Why Your Kids Should Skip College and Join the Trades (Seriously!)

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Kicking off the show with a bang, Eric G. and guest co-host John Dudley dive into the wild world of home improvement and the trades. With over 30 years of experience, Eric shares a hilariously cringy flashback to his past television adventures, including a cringe-worthy moment involving producers trying to squeeze drama out of unsuspecting contestants. But the laughs don’t stop there; they take a sharp turn to a serious topic: the lack of emphasis on trades in education. Eric points out that while kids are funneled into college with hefty debts, they could be earning six figures as electricians or plumbers if they’d just learned a skill instead of racking up student loans. It’s a reality check and a call to arms for parents and educators everywhere to rethink how we guide our youth. John chimes in with his own experiences, highlighting the importance of hands-on skills and how they shape personal growth. They explore the stigma around blue-collar jobs and why breaking that barrier is crucial for future generations.

Takeaways:

• In this episode, we dive deep into how the trades are often overlooked by schools pushing traditional college routes, which is just absurd if you ask me.
• John Dudley shares his wild journey from being a scrawny roofer to a successful contractor, proving that hard work pays off way better than a humanities degree.
• We chat about the crazy misconceptions around cabinet colors in home design, which can cost you a fortune if you don't get it right – talk about a recipe for disaster!
• The conversation shifts to the urgent need for tradespeople as the industry faces a massive shortage – seriously, if you can hold a hammer, you're golden!
• We reflect on the importance of teaching kids practical skills early on, because honestly, who wouldn't want to know how to change a light bulb instead of just scrolling through TikTok?
• Finally, we emphasize that getting into the trades isn't just about making money – it's about pride, craftsmanship, and the satisfaction of building something with your own two hands.

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• Paramount Loss
• HDTV
• Designer Finals
• Eagle Hardware and Garden
• Lowe's
• Aerobroom

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