Join us in this exciting episode as we sit down with Mike Wiant, regional manager for Shelby American and passionate advocate for the skilled trades. Hear how Mike got his start in the industry and the pivotal moments that shaped his path to leadership. Mike tells us why he believes the future of the trades is brighter than ever—and why there's so much more to know, explore, and be proud of in these essential fields.

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Timecodes:
00:59:00 Mike's background and how he ties industry into education
03:20:03 His struggle in the traditional educational path and how he made it through
06:55:00 How failing out of college was the best thing that could have happened to him
08:23:10 His journey from Ohio to Santa Barbara to his gap year in Argentina
15:48:01 From Real Estate to Shelby American

18:28:09 Getting kids excited about the skilled trades
24:11:05 Learning about other skilled trades
28:04:13 Who's behind kids, encouraging the trades?
30:43:08 Having the wrong impression about skilled workers
39:29:07 Office jobs vs in the field jobs
41:18:20 Encouraging kids and their dreams

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