Posts Tagged ‘trade school’
How to Write a Job Description That Attracts Top Tradesmen
The best tradesmen aren’t reading your job description—they’re skimming it for 20 seconds. If your post doesn’t answer five specific questions in that window, you’ve lost them. Here’s how to write one that pulls in serious applicants instead of warm bodies. Why Most Trade Job Descriptions Fail Look at the average plumber, electrician, or HVAC…
Read MoreBest-Paying Entry-Level Trades in 2026 and How to Apply
Forget the old advice that you have to grind for years before the trades pay real money. In 2026, some apprenticeships start at $50,000+ before you’ve logged enough hours to even sit for your journeyman test. The reason is simple: roughly 530,000 skilled trade jobs sit empty across the country, and employers are bidding up…
Read MoreFrom MLB Pitcher to Construction CEO: Kelly Wunsch’s Blue Collar Story
The One About Going From MLB to Successful Construction Company With Kelly Wunsch Most people who make it to the major leagues don’t end up running a construction company. Kelly Wunsch did — and he’ll tell you the two careers have more in common than you’d think. Kelly joined The Blue Collar Trades Show to…
Read MoreHome Services Franchise Success: Whats Working in 2026
Most people considering franchise ownership believe the same myths, make the same mistakes, and miss the traits that actually predict success. Meanwhile, AI is quietly transforming how home services franchises operate—and most potential buyers don’t understand the implications. Tony Hulbert, CEO of Horsepower Brands, joined us to discuss what actually makes home services franchises work,…
Read MoreAI 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 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 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 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…
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