In Episode 08, Jon interviews his father Jeff — a lifelong tradesman whose path from drafting and shop class to small-business owner and then boiler operator is full of hard choices, earned confidence, and practical wisdom. Jeff shares the one-hour transmission story that proved his skill, the difficult decision to sell his shop as the industry shifted, and how retraining later in life gave him steadier pay and a kinder workload. This episode is for anyone exploring alternatives to the college-first story, hiring for hands-on roles, or just wanting to hear an honest conversation about pride in work and resilience.

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