Building Impact: How One HVAC Leader Is Changing the Game for Skilled Trades Oct 13, 2025

In this powerful conversation, Martin King sits down with Jeremy Melton, CEO of Impact Service Group, to unpack his 20-year journey from the service truck to business ownership—and the mission driving...

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When Vendor Selection Goes Wrong: The Hidden Risks in Mission-Critical Process Chiller Design Oct 04, 2025

In the world of mission-critical design, one of the most overlooked—and most damaging—mistakes engineers make is choosing the wrong equipment vendor. This is especially true in the realm of process ch...

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The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Equipment Duty Cycles in Mission-Critical Design Oct 04, 2025

In the world of engineering and facility design, one detail that too often gets overlooked has the power to make or break a system’s long-term performance—the equipment’s duty cycle. For office buildi...

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5 Lessons I Learned Moving from Office Facilities to Mission-Critical Oct 04, 2025

I’ve spent more than three decades in the skilled trades, with my roots in HVAC contracting. Most of my work has centered on commercial and industrial systems and process chiller applications that dir...

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From the Jobsite to Financial Freedom: Rick Biel on Building Wealth in the Skilled Trades Sep 21, 2025

In this episode, Martin King sits down with financial advisor Rick Biel to tackle one of the biggest challenges in the skilled trades: earning a great income but still struggling to build lasting weal...

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Save on Insurance, Get Paid Faster, and Upgrade with Milwaukee Tools Aug 22, 2025

Working in the skilled trades isn’t just about mastering your craft—it’s about navigating the challenges that come with running jobs, managing money, and keeping your business moving forward. This wee...

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Beyond College: How Certifications Forge Legends in Trades Oct 10, 2024

They lied to you.

College isn’t the only path.

Certifications build LEGENDS.

In the skilled trades, there’s a hidden truth that too many ignore: Your success doesn’t require a degree; it requires mas...

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Not All Success Starts With a Degree: Thriving in Skilled Trades Oct 04, 2024

Not all success starts with a degree.


Are you learning or just working?
Skilled workers build their future.


Let’s get real. 📢 College isn’t the only path; for some, it’s not even the best. If you’re ...

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Your Trade Skill Isn't Enough. You must build Trust. Oct 04, 2024

In skilled trades, your reputation is your currency. But here's the uncomfortable truth: it’s not just about how well you can weld, wire, or fix things. It’s about how well you connect with your clien...

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Automation in Skilled Trades: Are You Ready for the Future? Oct 04, 2024

Are You Preparing for the Future?


Or Just Getting By?


Automation is Coming.


🛠️ Think your job is safe from automation? Think again. The future is changing faster than most are willing to admit, and...

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