Episode Overview
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Devon Camenga from Camenga Construction. Devon really highlights how to go from no-hustle to side-hustle, and then how to turn that side-hustle into your full-time gig! Big secret to success here? We’ll give you a hint: Reputation.
Time Stamps
02:53 – Who is Camenga Construction, and What Do They Do?
05:12 – The Difference in Demand Between Now, and Just 5 Years Ago
11:23 – Young Blue Collar Labor Force
14:18 – Soloprenuer!
14:47 – Looking For an Apprentice.
16:40 – Making the Jump from Educator to Full-Time Contractor…
18:57 – … It’s a Scary Leap.
21:04 – Your Reputation is EVERYTHING!
22:14 – You Have to Know How to Network
24:21 – The Plight of the Adirondack Contractor
27:58 – Mentors Along the Way
30:15 – Secret to Success
32:11 – State of Blue Collar Industries
44:26 – Things to Consider – Trade School IS an Option!
47:06 – Mental Toughness…
49:01 – One Bad Job
Details
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Hosts
Mike Nelson and Derek Foster
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Guests
Devon Camenga
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Runtime
50 mins, 40 secs
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Airing Date
Mar 25, 2022