He was never going to be a white-collar guy, but he found his way to success through the plumbing industry. From new construction to wholesale to manufacturer's representative, Kevin Crane, from Harry Warren of Georgia, has built a successful career through hard work, relationships, and always being willing to learn. He's also supported the industry through involvement with the PHCC and AIM/R. His story is a great reminder that a job is never just a paycheck, it can be a way to not only support your family, but also be an influence for good in your industry and in society as a whole. Join us for another great story from the skilled trades.

On this episode of Trades Secrets, Keith is joined by Taylor McLeroy - AKA TechTaylor - from MasterCraft Plumbing to talk about how he got into plumbing, the drive that keeps him going, and the way plumbing has impacted his life. It's an inspiring story of a young man finding his way in life by serving others.

Keith welcomes Doug Dyson to the studio and learns how he became a triple-threat in the plumbing industry - wholesale, manufacturing, and manufacturing sales agency. Doug shares the importance of relationships and integrity, recognizing a number of great people in the industry who helped him along the way. It's a great conversation with a great supporter of not only Trades Education Center, but the plumbing industry as a whole.

At the halfway mark through the Spring 2025 session of Introduction to Plumbing, Keith gives an update on the current apprentices. It's also shoutout time for our supporters! We literally could not provide the hands-on learning experience with out the tools, materials, facility, and industry experts who support us. Lastly, Keith boils down the 5 "sides" of plumbing or the 5 major career paths in plumbing. To those outside the industry, there's more diverse opportunities than you think. Enjoy the exciting updates and a peak inside the plumbing industry.

We are back for our first episode for 2025 and it's POWER-PACKED! Jeremiah Outwater from Little Red Acorn and Power Evans from the Georgia Department of Economic Development join us to talk about the connections between state government and business development, as well as workforce development and raising scholarship funds for the skilled trades.

Episode 5 of Trades Secrets - Adeline Utz – Regional Account Manager for WinSupply, Inc. – joins Keith for another great conversation. Addie shares her story of using her 21st Century skills to help tradesmen take advantage of WinSupply's ever growing capabilities to provide supplies and service in new and more efficient ways. Already into her second year as a Regional Account Manager, and as a 22-year old college graduate, she is putting the work in work ethic, leading the way as an example for other members of her generation. It's a great conversation with fantastic role model for young people wanting to get into the skilled trades.

Episode 4 of Trades Secrets - Keith sits down with Bob Bradley - Head of Workforce Development for the Mechanical Contractors Association of Georgia. Bob brings his passion for helping young people get into ANY trade to every school visit and every skilled trades competition he attends. He wants to help young people start a career early so they can retire early and chase their passions beyond retirement. It's a great conversation with another advocate for the skilled trades.

Episode 3 of Trades Secrets features Keith and Tim House, the Southeast Plumber Support Manager for Rheem Water Heating. Tim talks about growing up around plumbing, becoming a Master Plumber at a young age, and continuing to have the mindset of a lifelong learner. Mr. House also shares the experience of being a part of an innovation program with Rheem and being able to give back to the trades through his role as a Support Manager. It's a great talk with a great advocate for Plumbing!