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Built for the Trades publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 6 minutes.
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Episode #19
In this episode of the Built for the Trades podcast, Dan Dowdy explores a leadership challenge many business owners face: why leadership can get harder even after you start doing the right things. Using the story of...
Episode #18
In this episode, Dan Dowdy shares a leadership struggle that took him years to overcome: making decisions. After experiencing the consequences of moving too quickly and making mistakes, Dan found himself slowing down...
Episode #17
In this episode of the Built for the Trades podcast, Dan Dowdy shares a leadership lesson he learned while spending the day at a 3D bow shoot with his son, Marshall. Dan explains how the pressure we put on ourselves can...
Episode #16
Overview In this episode of the Built for the Trades podcast, Dan Dowdy explains why building a successful business isn't enough if your family isn't part of the vision. Dan shares the powerful picture of a family...
Episode #15
Overview In this episode of the Built for the Trades podcast, Dan Dowdy talks about why every leader needs a mentor. Dan shares his experiences with business, leadership, and spiritual mentors, explains how to prepare...
Episode #144
Overview In this episode of the Built for the Trades Podcast, Dan Dowdy shares why the right environment and relationships are critical for business growth. He discusses how the rooms you are in can either limit you or...
Episode #13
Overview In this episode, Dan breaks down one of the biggest questions trades business owners face: How much can you actually afford to pay your team? He explains why payroll decisions should be driven by profitability...
Episode #12
Overview In this episode of the Built for the Trades Podcast, Dan Dowdy shares a powerful leadership lesson: problems don't age well. He explains why delaying difficult conversations and avoiding leadership challenges...
Episode #11
Overview In this episode, Dan Dowdy explores how leadership, much like nature, moves through different seasons and why understanding those seasons is critical for long-term success. He emphasizes that growth isn't...
Episode #10
Overview In this episode of the Built for the Trades Podcast, Dan Dowdy unpacks how fear silently impacts trades business owners and shapes the way they lead. From cash flow concerns and economic uncertainty to staffing...
Episode #9
Overview In this episode of the Built for the Trades Podcast, Dan Dowdy breaks down what it truly takes to build a championship team in the trades industry. From hiring strategies and leadership mindset shifts to...
Episode #8
Overview In this episode, Dan Dowdy dives into why excellence in leadership isn’t accidental but intentional, challenging trades leaders to raise their standards through core values, clear goals, and personal...
Episode #7
Overview In this episode of the Built for the Trades Podcast, we break down a common but overlooked leadership challenge: the rookie who is afraid to ask questions. While many leaders label this as inexperience, the...
Episode #6
Overview In this episode of the Built for the Trades podcast, Dan Dowdy tackles one of the toughest leadership challenges in service businesses: the no-show tech. Learn how to handle employee no call no show situations...
Episode #5
Overview Welcome back to the Built for the Trades podcast! In this episode, we explore the everyday leadership situations trades business owners face and how small moments can quickly turn into leadership challenges...
Episode #4
Overview Welcome back to the Built for the Trades podcast! In today’s episode, we’re tackling a challenge every leader faces: what to do when your team culture starts to slip. Culture doesn’t collapse overnight—it...
Episode #3
Overview In this episode of the Built for the Trades podcast, Dan Dowdy dives into one of the most critical foundations of leadership — trust. Without trust, even the best systems, technicians, and equipment can’t help...
Episode #2
Overview Hey leaders, welcome back to the Built for the Trades podcast! Today we’re tackling a topic that trips up even the best managers and owners: why employees resist change and how to guide them through it...
Episode #1
Overview In this episode, Dan breaks down a challenge every manager and trades leader faces: when to coach and when to discipline your team members. Making the wrong call can hurt morale, slow productivity, and make...
Episode #130
Overview In this episode of the Built for the Trades podcast, we dive into how competition can either energize or divide your team. Healthy competition can boost performance, spark creativity, and strengthen...
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