Episode #36 - Starting a Skilled Trades Business
Series: Business Clips for the Skilled Trades Industry
(Part 1 of 3)
Publish Date: Monday, March 10, 2008
Host: David Wilton, Director, Small Business Banking
Guest: Joel Scopelleti, Carick Home Improvements
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In this episode, guest Joel Scopelleti of Carick Home Improvements talks about the challenges and opportunities involved in starting a skilled trades business. From deciding whether to enter a formal apprenticeship program, to finding your niche in the market, to getting ahead through community involvement, tune in and learn how to get your skilled trades business off the ground.
- 00:00 - Intro music.
- 00:30 - Host David Wilton introduces the series, himself, guest Joel Scopelleti and today's topic.
- 01:29 - How being involved in the community can help your business.
- 01:56 - How Joel got started in skilled trades.
- 02:36 - Getting started in the skilled trades industry.
- 04:20 - What role does a mentor play when learning a skilled trade?
- 05:29 - What was the biggest challenge getting started?
- 07:30 - What were the biggest opportunities when getting into the business?
- 08:54 - Wrap up.
- 09:11 - Outro music.
Related Links
1. Carick Home Improvements
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2. Visit us here for more Skilled Trades Resources.
