Hosted by Skilled Nation · EN-US · 28 episodes
Established thought leaders with verified media credentials.
Skilled Nation takes you inside the world of high-demand trades—welding, electrical, HVAC, industrial maintenance, and more. Through real stories from graduates and pros, you’ll see how hands-on training can launch you into a high-paying, future-proof career—without the four-year degree and crushing debt. Way of Life, Badge of Honor—this is the real story of building a career, a craft, and a future you’re proud of.
Skilled Nation hosts Skilled Nation, a education show with 28 episodes published.
What do a hotel clerk who fixed an ice machine on a whim, a man who walked out of prison and into a trade school, and a Marine who built a $100M HVAC company all have in common? They found their way into one of the most
America doesn't have a shortage of skilled trades careers. It has a shortage of awareness, mentorship, and experienced workers to train the next generation. In this episode of Skilled Nation, host Jimmy Rhoades sits down
Everyone talks about the skilled trades shortage, but are the jobs really worth it? In this episode of Skilled Nation, host Jimmy Rhoades sits down with Jacob Evanson, Business Manager of Boilermakers Local 627, for an h
What happens when a second-generation welder combines decades of hands-on experience with the power of social media? In this episode of Skilled Nation, host Jimmy Rhoades sits down with Stan Sherwin of SS Custom Welding
Jennifer Robles was exhausted, overwhelmed, and stuck in survival mode balancing two jobs, raising three boys, and trying to hold her family together. But instead of settling, she made a life changing decision that would
What started as two brothers decorating their family home turned into one of Arizona’s most recognized holiday attractions. In this episode of Skilled Nation, Sammy and Kyle Pratt, better known as the Pratt Brothers, sha
Peyton Sweet went from learning welding at Tulsa Welding School to building Sweets Fabrication into a growing business and online brand in just five years. In this episode of Skilled Nation, Peyton breaks down the real s
How does a 14-year-old struggling to strike his first arc turn into “The Welding Magician”… a welder, content creator, and founder of a fast-growing global brand? In this episode of Skilled Nation, Michael Cortez shares
What does it take to run a live concert where every light, sound cue, and moment has to hit perfectly? In this episode of Skilled Nation, we go behind the scenes with Chris Elliott, a production manager overseeing high-t
You use the cloud every day for streaming, gaming, and AI, but few people understand what powers it. In this episode of Skilled Nation, we go inside the world of data centers with Michelle Woodford of DPR Construction to
What does it take to turn military discipline into a thriving business and build a company from a garage into a 100 million operation? In this episode of Skilled Nation, we sit down with Jesse Keenan, Marine Corps vetera
Can gaming really lead to a successful career in the real world In this episode of Skilled Nation, we sit down with Henry, CEO of HK Concrete Design, who turned years of gaming into a thriving custom concrete business se
What if video games were preparing you for a real career… and you didn’t even know it? In this episode of Skilled Nation, we sit down with Laurent Da Dalto, CEO of Mimbus, to explore how virtual reality and simulation-ba
At 180 miles per hour, every detail matters. But what most fans never see is the skilled work behind the speed. In this episode of Skilled Nation, we go on location at Phoenix Raceway to uncover the real workforce poweri
For years, skilled trades were seen as a “man’s world.” That’s changing fast. In this episode of Skilled Nation, we sit down with Alayna Chavez, a professional plumber at Parker and Sons, and Kate Glantz, co-founder of M
The United States is facing a major skilled trades worker shortage , with hundreds of thousands of open jobs across construction, HVAC, welding, manufacturing, and electrical trades. At the same time, many capable people
Too many students and parents can’t find clear, trustworthy guidance on trade careers. In this episode of Skilled Nation, host Jimmy talks with Doug Winston , founder of TradeMentor.org , about why schools often push “co
Builder and TV host Kayleen McCabe talks about finding purpose in the trades, growing through mentorship, and turning craft into career. She shares lessons on resilience, innovation, and expanding opportunities for the n
Skilled work is evolving and the next generation is building careers in places most people never think to look. From fabrication and engineering to fire, logistics, and immersive production, this is where creativity and
Lizeth Rivas didn’t start in the trades, but she found her calling there. From discovering a fully funded welding scholarship to building a career in aerospace, Lizeth shares how hands-on skill, resilience, and belief in
Chris Elliott
production manager · R-Entertainment
1 appearance on this show
Jesse Keenan
Associate Professor of Sustainable Real Estate and Urban Planning · Semper Fi Heating and Cooling
1 appearance on this show
Henry
meditation and Breathwork instructor · Chelsea
1 appearance on this show
Victor Williams
lead organizer of the Berrytown Community Land Trust · Deep Water Jiu Jitsu
1 appearance on this show
Doug Winston
Electrician, Skilled Trades Advocate, Racecar driver · Bring Back the Trades
1 appearance on this show
Sponsor detection runs nightly. Check back soon.
No public pitch examples yet for this show.
Generate your own personalised pitchBased on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:
Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.
Shows with the most semantically similar episode content. Pitch one, pitch all; producers cluster.
Skilled Nation has a verified contact on file. Create a free PitchCentric account to access it and generate a personalised pitch in seconds. Research at least 3 recent episodes first and lead with a specific angle that serves their education audience.
Skilled Nation is hosted by Skilled Nation. The show is categorised under education and has published 28 episodes.
Skilled Nation has published 28 episodes.
Skilled Nation regularly covers education. It sits in the education category.
Skilled Nation is accessible for guests with genuine education expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.
Skilled Nation hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.
Episodes of Skilled Nation average 41 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.
Our data rates Skilled Nation's guest bar at 80/100 (Premium tier). Established thought leaders with verified media credentials. Sign in to PitchCentric to see how your own Pod Score compares against this show.
Methodology. Booking Probability™ blends Listen Score, 30-day Virality, open-to-guests detection, and Apple ratings. Data refreshed every 60 minutes. Listen Score and Booking Probability are calculated by PitchCentric. Last enriched 10 days ago.
