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Devils Advocate: Trades Edition is a no-BS podcast hosted by Lisa McGrath, featuring honest conversations about construction, business, leadership, workplace issues, and the hard truths shaping today's trades industry.
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Booking probability
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Signup to Generate a PitchDevils Advocate: Trades Edition is a no-BS podcast hosted by Lisa McGrath, featuring honest conversations about construction, business, leadership, workplace issues, and the hard truths shaping today's trades industry.
Devils Advocate: Trades Edition is hosted by Lisa McGrath. The show has published 130 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Finding Your Moxie: Self-Trust, Fear & Women's Leadership with Nicole Donnelly" (28 October 2026, 71 minutes), "We Took a Political Test. The Results Surprised Us! | Devil's Advocate" (21 October 2026, 49 minutes), and "Gratitude, Boundaries, and Real Talk: From World Events to Love Languages" (20 October 2026, 54 minutes).
Devils Advocate: Trades Edition publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 130 episodes.
Booking probability for Devils Advocate: Trades Edition is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Devils Advocate: Trades Edition requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Devils Advocate: Trades Edition's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Devils Advocate: Trades Edition are Site Preparation & Other Trades and Home Building. Devils Advocate: Trades Edition has a business audience.
Lisa McGrath hosts Devils Advocate: Trades Edition, a business podcast with 130 episodes published.
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Episode #34
On this episode of Devil's Advocate: Trades Edition , Lisa McGrath and Michael Hamoen welcome Nicole Donnelly , founder of Hello Moxie, for an unfiltered conversation about women's leadership, self-confidence...
Episode #35
Can three people with completely different political beliefs still get along? And how much do we really know about our own political identity? On this episode of Devil's Advocate: Trades Edition , Lisa McGrath and...
Episode #32
Lisa McGrath and Michael open with October 7, world events, and the danger of judging short clips without context. They talk about checking sources, online hate, cancel culture, and how headlines shape reactions. The...
Episode #33
Lisa McGrath and Michael start with a Thanksgiving gratitude check-in and move into a blunt conversation about change, respectful disagreement, and the problems with lazy political name-calling. They talk about voting...
Lisa McGrath and Michael dig into social media in the trades, using satire and familiar “trades dad” frustrations to frame a blunt conversation about pricing, competition, and capability. They get into immigration...
Episode #30
Lisa McGrath and Michael tackle why politics and abortion feel so personal, especially when identity, family, and workplace dynamics collide. They dig into echo chambers, political labels, Alberta’s referendum, and why...
Lisa McGrath and Michael explore the Alberta referendum questions, focusing on trust issues with the government and voter list leaks. They discuss topics such as immigration control, social program eligibility...
Lisa McGrath and Michael dive into workplace dynamics and political differences, focusing on creating productive discussions around human rights legislation and speech regulations. They explore discrimination versus...
Join Lisa, Michael, and Greg as they kick off with a coffee mishap and dive into US-Canada relations, trade agreements, and social media misinformation. They explore the Canadian honey farm dilemma, free trade, tariffs...
Lisa McGrath and Michael engage in a heated discussion on the introduction of digital IDs, exploring the implications for privacy, control, and reputation. They debate the potential tracking issues and the impact on...
Lisa McGrath and Michael embark on an in-depth discussion about data centers, focusing on their environmental and resource impact. They examine energy usage, the transition to clean energy, and address concerns...
Episode #24
Join Lisa McGrath and Jamie Gerson as they explore Jamie's journey from construction to tech and the foundation of G5 Ventures. They discuss work-life balance, creating a positive work environment, and opportunities for...
Lisa McGrath and Michael delve into a variety of topics, starting with show updates and listener feedback. They discuss the community and media response to a missing boy in Alberta, exploring legal fears around helping...
Lisa McGrath and Michael tackle the pressing issue of tradespeople shortages, focusing on the high demand for electricians and their own experiences in the field. They explore AI's evolving role in the trades industry...
Devils Advocate: Trades Edition
Lisa McGrath and Michael discuss the evolving trades industry, focusing on the increasing demand for electricians and the impact of government involvement in housing. They explore financial challenges for condo owners...
Devils Advocate: Trades Edition
Lisa McGrath and Michael engage in a lively conversation covering a range of topics, from celebrating Canada Day and Canadian pride to exploring family traditions and sports. They share personal anecdotes about pool...
Devils Advocate: Trades Edition
Join Lisa McGrath and Michael as they explore the trades industry, debunking misconceptions and examining trends in paychecks and career paths. Using a condo restoration project as a case study, they discuss renovation...
Lisa McGrath sits down with Perry to explore his journey from tradesperson to financial advisor for tradespeople. They delve into Perry's early career, managing injury while running a business, and the financial...
Devils Advocate: Trades Edition
Lisa McGrath and Michael delve into the complexities of trust in both business and construction. They kick off with lighthearted morning banter and a weekend conference overview, before discussing a partnership with the...
Devils Advocate: Trades Edition
Lisa McGrath and Michael Hamoen share personal stories and dive into the realities of entering the trades, discussing career choices and starting from the bottom. They explore industry challenges such as employee...
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Director of Graduate Programs in Counseling, likekind influencer marketing agency
Best Selling Author of The Far Beyond Marketing Guidebook, Saber Marketing Group
Creative Financing Real Estate Specialist, Creative Title Company
Executive Director of Business Affairs and General Counsel, Caledonia Life Sciences
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