In this conversation, Tommy Mello and Benji Carlson discuss the current state of the blue collar economy, emphasizing the bullish outlook for trades and the impact of AI as a growth enabler. They explore the talent shortage in the industry, the need to attract younger workers, and the importance ...
In this conversation, Tommy Mello and Benji Carlson discuss the current state of the blue collar economy, emphasizing the bullish outlook for trades and the impact of AI as a growth enabler. They explore the talent shortage in the industry, the need to attract younger workers, and the importance of personal development and performance-based pay. The discussion highlights strategies for making trades appealing again and the necessity of evolving business practices to meet the demands of a changing workforce.
00:00 The Bullish Blue Collar Economy
04:31 AI as an Enabler for Growth
10:50 The Talent Shortage in the Trades
16:31 Making Trades Cool Again
32:08 Six Keys to Attracting Young Talent
38:56 The Importance of Personal Development
49:22 Implementing Performance-Based Pay
56:26 Identifying and Attracting Talent