The Trade Life by Projekt Network is a show about the real work, real pressure, and real satisfaction of building a career in the skilled trades. Host Ian MacFayden sits down with tradespeople, business owners, apprentices, and industry voices to unpack the stories, decisions, and lessons that shape life on the tools and in the office.
From starting out as an apprentice, to running your first crew, to pricing jobs, managing clients, navigating burnout, hiring talent, and scaling a business — this show goes beyond surface-level advice and gets into the realities of the trade world as it actually is.
If you’re in the trades, hiring trades, or building something of your own, The Trade Life gives you the conversations and perspectives that help you level up.
A Projekt Network Original.
The Trade Life by Projekt Network is a show about the real work, real pressure, and real satisfaction of building a career in the skilled trades. Host Ian MacFayden sits down with tradespeople, business owners, apprentices, and industry voices to unpack the stories, decisions, and lessons that shape life on the tools and in the office.
From starting out as an apprentice, to running your first crew, to pricing jobs, managing clients, navigating burnout, hiring talent, and scaling a business — this show goes beyond surface-level advice and gets into the realities of the trade world as it actually is.
If you’re in the trades, hiring trades, or building something of your own, The Trade Life gives you the conversations and perspectives that help you level up.
A Projekt Network Original.
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Summary
In this engaging conversation, Ian MacFayden and Johnny Hurahan explore the challenges and rewards of working in the trades. They discuss the importance of mentorship, the value of skilled labor, and the need for a community that supports and uplifts those in the industry. The conversation also touches on the impact of technology and the future of the trades, emphasizing the need for pride and education in this vital field.