Posts Tagged ‘skilled trades’
AI vs Skilled Trades in 2026: What’s Actually Threatened (And What Isn’t)
AI is automating white collar jobs. ChatGPT writes code. AI tools handle data analysis. Customer service chatbots replace call center workers. Entire categories of knowledge work are being eliminated or significantly reduced. Skilled trades? Still require human hands, human judgment, and human presence. AI isn’t replacing electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs, or welders. But here’s what…
Read MoreHow Veterans Can Get A Skilled Trades Job
Most veterans struggle transitioning from military service to civilian careers. The structure, culture, and expectations are completely different. Military job titles don’t translate clearly to civilian roles. Employers don’t understand what veterans actually did in service or how their skills apply. Jordie Kern, founder of Seven Eagle Group, spent years solving this problem. In our…
Read MoreWhy ‘No One Wants to Work’ Is a Convenient Excuse—2026 Skilled Trades Labor Shortage
“Nobody wants to work anymore.” You hear this from business owners constantly. Can’t find workers. Positions sit open for months. Applicants ghost interviews. When people do show up, they quit after two weeks. The conclusion: Young people are lazy. Work ethic died. Nobody wants to work. That’s not true. People want to work. They’re working…
Read MoreThe Coolest Blue Collar Job Most People Ignore
When people think blue collar careers, they picture electricians, plumbers, and construction workers. Nobody thinks about the crews building stages, running sound systems, and managing logistics for concerts and live events. That’s a massive oversight. Live music production offers everything blue collar workers want: hands-on work, good pay, travel opportunities, and tangible results. Plus, you…
Read MoreWhy Job Boards Quietly Profit When You Don’t Hire Anyone
You post a job on Indeed, ZipRecruiter, or another major job board. You get 100 applications. 95 are completely unqualified. The other 5 ghost you after the first interview. You hired nobody. You wasted hours reviewing garbage resumes. Your position is still open. The job board got paid. They don’t care if you hired anyone…
Read MoreFrom Entry-Level To Blue Collar Multi-Millionare With Jeff Rahn
After transitioning from the Air Force to building a successful home services company, he learned what actually separates thriving businesses from struggling ones. And it has almost nothing to do with technical ability. On Episode 3 of The Blue Collar Trades Show we Brought on Jeff Rahn and talk about his story in the Blue…
Read MoreThe $100,000 Hiring Mistake Most Home Service Owners Repeat Every Year
You hire a technician. They have the certifications, the experience, the references. Three months later, they’re gone. You hire another one. Six months this time. Then another. And another. You think it’s bad luck. Market conditions. “Nobody wants to work anymore.” It’s none of those things. You’re making the same $100,000 mistake every single year,…
Read MoreHow to Make $100,000 in the Skilled Trades: Step-by-Step Guide
Most people think making six figures requires a college degree. They’re wrong. Skilled trades workers regularly earn $100,000+ annually—but not by staying in entry-level positions doing purely hands-on work forever. After recruiting for 1000s of Blue Collar jobs , we found that nearly 70% of blue collar jobs have significant white collar components. The highest…
Read MoreBest Ways to Hire Skilled Trades Talent in 2026
Hiring skilled trades talent in 2026 is no longer a volume problem , it’s a precision problem. Electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, welders, and other trades professionals are in short supply while demand continues to rise across construction, manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure. Below are the most effective ways employers are hiring skilled trades talent in 2026.…
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