Electricians & Contractors: Why Blue-Collar Lost Respect (And How We Fix It)

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Work & Talk Podcast | Building Builders in the Trades

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This show focuses on craft, judgment, standards, and responsibility in electrical and construction. Conversations are grounded in experience and address what apprentices, journeymen, and leaders must understand to carry the work forward correctly. Work & Talk includes two formats: THE BUILDERS SHOW A morning show focused on craft, training, jobsite culture, and industry needs. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. WORK & TALK Long-form conversations centered on building builders through experience, decisions, and accountability Wednesday Evening.

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Electricians & Contractors: Why Blue-Collar Lost Respect (And How We Fix It)

Work & Talk Podcast | Building Builders in the Trades

31 minutes 32 seconds

5 days ago

Electricians & Contractors: Why Blue-Collar Lost Respect (And How We Fix It)

Electricians and contractors didn’t lose respect overnight — it happened over generations.In this episode of The Builders Show, we break down why blue-collar work used to be respected like any other profession, how that reputation changed, and what electricians, journeymen, and contractors can do today to rebuild trust and authority.We talk about the origin of blue-collar work, the shift toward mass production and college culture, and why licensure, professionalism, communication, and standards matter more than ever in the skilled trades.This episode is for electricians, contractors, and anyone working in construction who wants to be taken seriously by homeowners, inspectors, and the next generation entering the trades.The Builders Show airs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7am EST / 4am PST.📌 Explore More:🌐 Website: energizeus-edu.today🛠️ Builders Convention: thebuildersconvention.com/optin🎙️ More Episodes: podcast.energizeus-edu.today🏗️ B.U.L.D. Association: info.energizeus-edu.today/buld-association📘 Free eBook: info.energizeus-edu.today/blueprint-ebook📸 Follow Us: @energizeusedu on Instagram