Joe Canning, The Canadian Carpenter: The Impact of Influencers and His Entrance Into Trades

Meet Joe Canning aka @canadiancarpenter and hear the story of how
a guy with a degree in 3D graphic arts leaves that life behind
for a career in skilled trades. With a wife, four mouths to feed,
and no work available in his field, Joe went to work as the
laborer under 13 framers..it’s another case of the 4-year degree
fallacy. So tune into to hear about Joe as an apprentice and the
journey to the beard we all know and love.


 


Then, we take a stab at the impact of Instagram influencing on
the industry as a whole. At the end of the day, Joe wants to make
the framing process easier for anyone willing to listen and
learn. He’s been reviewing tools long before Instagram was a
thing and points out some flaws in that sort of promotion. Is he
teaching the kids if its cool to be in the trades or that its
cool to be an influencer.


 


We don’t dwell on the labor deficit but take a look the reasons
why it seems like “everyone is soft”. We were raised to be tough
but that has lead to a generation of parents that don’t challenge
their kids. 


 


Joe is not afraid to talk about his ADHD. It’s not a block. It’s
just a different way of thinking. He also empathizes with those
suffering from anxiety but you got to deal with it in what ever
way possible. Bottom line: Discipline, people!


 


 


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Host: Mike Knoche


Website: The Contracting Handbook


Instagram: @thecontractinghandbook


Venmo: Mike-Knoche-1


info@thecontractinghandbook.com


 


Guest: Joe Canning


Instagram: @canadiancarpenter


 


Music Credit: Tell Nobody (The Contracting Handbook
theme) by Tiny Pancake Breakfast


Drew Frick- lead guitar


Scott Crass- bass


Brady Anderson- drums


Mike Knoche- rhythm guitar and vocals