Posts Tagged ‘skilled trades’
From 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 business. Florida’s Treasure Coast market — where companies like Discount Water Heaters serve Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, and surrounding areas — shows what focused trade services can scale toes from struggling ones. And it has…
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
Quick answer: Reaching $100,000 in the trades takes more than a base wage. BLS May 2025 medians are $63,800 for plumbers, $63,190 for electricians and $61,010 for HVAC technicians, so the gap closes through stacked certifications, commercial or industrial specialization, overtime, supervisory roles, and owning a business or franchise. This guide walks through eight steps…
Read MoreBest Ways to Hire Skilled Trades Talent in 2026
Quick answer: The best ways to hire skilled trades talent in 2027 are the ones that reach working tradespeople quickly: trades focused job boards, employee referrals, specialized recruiters and registered apprenticeship programs. This guide compares each method by speed, cost and candidate quality so you can match the channel to the role. If a position…
Read MoreBest Blue Collar Jobs for High School Students in 2026 (No Degree Required)
High school students don’t need a 4-year degree to earn $60,000–$100,000+. Here are the best blue collar trade jobs for young adults who want to start building real wealth right out of high school in 2026.
Read MoreBlue Collar Masters: Leadership & Management Development
Leadership in the blue collar world can mean more than running a crew — it can mean owning the business. The Franchise Recruiter helps blue collar leaders explore franchise ownership, combining management skill with proven business systems.
Read More6 Blue Collar Myths Costing You a Six-Figure Salary
After placing thousands of blue collar workers in high-paying positions, We have seen countless misconception causing people to hold back on joining the skilled trades workforce The cost of these myths? Six-figure salaries you’re leaving on the table. Careers offering $100,000-$200,000+ that you’re not even considering because you think blue collar means dirty, dangerous, dead-end…
Read MoreThe Best Skilled Trade Jobs for 2026
Quick answer: The best skilled trades in 2026 pay well above the $50,980 national median: elevator installers earn $109,910, power-line installers $95,320 and boilermakers $76,410 (BLS, May 2025). Electricians ($63,190), plumbers ($63,800) and HVAC technicians ($61,010) land near $60,000 with steady demand. Common entry points such as construction laborers, at $46,680, sit under the national…
Read MoreBest Blue Collar Jobs to Make Six Figures in 2026 (No Degree Required)
Quick answer: Yes. Elevator and escalator installers (BLS median $109,910) are the clearest no-degree six figure trade, and power-line installers follow at $95,320. Core trades such as electricians ($63,190), plumbers ($63,800) and HVAC technicians ($61,010) reach $100,000 through licenses, overtime, commercial or industrial specialization and ownership. All figures are BLS May 2025 medians against $50,980…
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