From Paycheck to Prosperity
Why Skilled Trades Workers Must Master Money Management
đź’°Â Making More, Keeping Less? The Hidden Struggle of High-Earning Trade Workers
If you’re good at what you do in the skilled trades, chances are you’re moving up fast. In today’s labor market, where demand is high and talent is scarce, skill...
Mar 29, 2025
The Great Wage Cover-Up
How the Bureau of Labor Statistics Has Been Undervaluing Skilled Trades for Decades
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📉 For more than 20 years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has quietly underreported skilled trade wages.
The numbers they publish—used by policymakers, educators, and career counselors—paint a misleading p...
Mar 22, 2025
The Hidden Trap in the Trades (And How to Escape It)
Why Most Tradespeople Stay Broke and Burned Out—And How You Can Break Free
You got into the trades for the freedom—good pay, no desk job, and control over your future. But instead, you’re stuck in a cycle of long hours, aching joints, and never having enough time for yourself or your family. Mea...
Mar 15, 2025
The Next Generation Needs YouTime to Step Up or Shut Up
The Skilled Trades Are Running Out of Workers (And No One Seems to Care)
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You see it every day—worksites short-staffed, businesses scrambling to find talent, and young people who have no idea that a career in the trades could change their lives. Instead, they’re racking up student debt for degr...
Mar 08, 2025
The Hidden Cost of Being Overloaded in the Trades
Overworked & Overwhelmed?
Here’s How to Reclaim
 Work-Life Balance
You signed up for the trades because you love the work, the hands-on problem-solving, and the satisfaction of a job well done.
But lately, it feels like the job is running you instead of the other way around. Long hours, endless ...
Mar 01, 2025
Why Skilled Trades Deserve a Serious Look.
Dear Parents,
If your teenager is nearing high school graduation, you might be wondering: What’s next? College has long been seen as the default path, but for many young adults, it leads to crushing debt and uncertain job prospects.
There’s another option that’s often overlooked—one that offers ...
Feb 22, 2025
5 Reasons Skilled Trades Are the Future of Work
While many still view college as the traditional pathway to a stable career, the world is rapidly changing. Skilled trades are emerging as a cornerstone of the future economy, offering unmatched job security, great earning potential, and deeply satisfying work.
In this week’s newsletter, we’re d...
Feb 15, 2025
The Career Crossroads: Helping Your Son or Daughter Find Their Path.
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“Mom, Dad… I don’t know what I want to do with my life.”
Those words hit like a ton of bricks.
Your son or daughter is standing at the edge of adulthood, staring at a road with too many choices—and none of them feel quite right.
You want to help. You want to steer them toward a stable, fulfill...
Feb 08, 2025
Why College May Not Be the Right Answer (And That’s Okay!)
For decades, college has been seen as the default path to success. But times are changing, and today’s young adults have more options than ever. What if college isn’t the best fit? What if there’s another path that plays to their strengths and goals—one that leads to financial stability, job sat...
Feb 01, 2025
5 Simple Tips to Prevent Burnout in Skilled Trades.
Burnout—it’s the silent weight that creeps up on even the toughest professionals in the skilled trades. Long hours? Check. Tight deadlines? Double check. But here’s the thing: you’re not a machine, and ignoring burnout won’t make it go away. In this article, we’re not just talking about avoiding...
Jan 25, 2025
Modern Recruitment Strategies to Attract the Next Generation of Skilled Workers.
The skilled trades industry faces a significant challenge: attracting younger workers to fill the gap left by retiring professionals. While these younger generations bring fresh ideas and energy, they’re not always aware of the rewarding opportunities in the skilled trades. The solution? Moderni...
Jan 18, 2025
Reflecting on the Journey So Far
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Over the past five weeks, we’ve explored the foundational steps for helping your teen navigate their career path. Together, we’ve looked at their unique skills, interests, and values, considered the benefits of skilled trades and college paths, and explored how the...
Jan 11, 2025
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