About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of real skills in business ownership and the value of skilled trades in today's world.

From flat tires and Father’s Day to Buc-ee’s, black bears wandering the neighborhood, and the realities of business ownership, this episode goes everywhere in the best way. The guys swap stories about raising kids, the changing value of college versus the skilled trades, and why mechanics, plumbers, and other hands-on professionals are becoming more valuable than ever. Along the way, they share lessons learned from running businesses, dealing with government paperwork, navigating AI, and discovering why some problems can only be solved with real-world experience. Equal parts funny, practical, and honest, it’s a conversation about why real skills still matter in a rapidly changing world.

People in this episode

Host: Between 2 Bridges

Topics covered

• business ownership
• skilled trades
• real-world experience
• value of college
• raising kids
• government paperwork
• AI navigation

Keywords

• business
• skilled trades
• real skills
• college value
• mechanics
• plumbers
• AI
• government paperwork
• raising kids

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AI

Books & works: Ep.138 - Real Skills Still Win

Places: Buc-ee’s, neighborhood

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