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THE AMERICAN LINEMAN is undeniably the greatest book ever written about linemen and our trade. If you are a Lineman and you are passionate about this trade, then I’m sure you enjoy learning about our history. Alan Drew is the author of an amazing book about the origins of our trade called The American Lineman. I interviewed Alan on episode 64 of Powerline Podcast if you’re interested in his story.  Brady Hansen @bradyhansen345 and I have teamed up and over the course of the next few months we’ll be brining you a chapter by chapter reading of The American Lineman so you can come to understand more about where we began and where we are today.

D’Jon Greer has an awesome story of persistence and perseverance. Our conversation hits so many great topics such as how to start with a union, becoming an inside wireman in order to reach your dream of being a lineman and diversity in the trades. We talk about how being an African American has led to both struggles and highlights. D’Jon gives some fantastic advice and draws attention to the Edison International Line worker Scholarship Program. An all expenses paid program geared towards Black or African American’s wanting to become journeymen linemen.

At True North Gear® / Dragon Wear, they know tough tools are essential for tough jobs. And your job is one of the toughest. That’s why founder Alyx Fier started building rugged, groundbreaking gear in his garage in 1992. His work began with an idea and a home sewing machine after he learned how fire gear wasn’t being designed around the specialized needs of the crews who actually used it. Fier also knew that fit and design issues were causing back problems for wildland firefighters, and he thought he could make a difference with his brand of intelligently designed packs and gear. That’s how the company was born. Nearly three decades later, they’ve grown into a multi-brand company that distributes ISO 9001 registered products around the world. Even with their growth, they continue to be a family owned company, operated out of Seattle, Washington, and just up the street from that garage where it all began. Throughout the years they’ve remained focused on their mission of keeping their customers at the center of everything that they do. They regularly ask for and harness user feedback to create brand new designs or improve upon current products. Designing dependable, high-performance gear is the way they support your valuable work in life-risking environments each and every day. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and I know you will learn a lot from it.

Kevin grew up near Houston Texas riding dirt bikes and street racing his way through his youth. He loves transmission work and has spent the last few years balancing his home life while putting check marks on his linework bucket list. This is a straight talk conversation about the line life. This is a straight talk conversation about the line life.

Dane is a Lineman from Ontario, Canada. He is the kind of guy that is always driven towards being the best he can be. We talk about getting into the trade, leadership, and instructing the next generation of lineworkers.

THE AMERICAN LINEMAN is undeniably the greatest book ever written about linemen and our trade. If you are a Lineman and you are passionate about this trade, then I’m sure you enjoy learning about our history. Alan Drew is the author of an amazing book about the origins of our trade called The American Lineman. I interviewed Alan on episode 64 of Powerline Podcast if you’re interested in his story. Brady Hansen IG – @bradyhansen345 and I have teamed up and over the course of the next few months we’ll be brining you a chapter by chapter reading of The American Lineman so you can come to understand more about where we began and where we are today.

Conversations with Robbie Wiggs are always full of real talk and great laughs. In this episode we talk linework, safety, life transitions, and mental health. Wicked episode with a wicked guy so don’t even think about missing it!

THE AMERICAN LINEMAN is undeniably the greatest book ever written about linemen and our trade. If you are a Lineman and you are passionate about this trade then I’m sure you enjoy learning about our history. Alan Drew is the author of an amazing book about the origins of our trade called The American Lineman. I interviewed Alan on episode 64 of Powerline Podcast if you’re interested in his story. Brady Hansen @bradyhansen345 and I have teamed up and over the course of the next few months we’ll be brining you a chapter by chapter reading of The American Lineman so you can come to understand more about where we began and where we are today.

This is Ben Holmes second appearance on the podcast. Ben’s been working below the streets of San Francisco for a few months now doing maintenance on their aging underground power system. We highlight underground work and dive right into discussing social media and the powerline industry. We get very real on this episode about what it means to be a true tradesman and how to represent our industry the right way.

Jimmy Marinus has been in the trade for more than 20 years. He’s worked in a few different countries and runs the popular Facebook / Instagram pages @new_zealand_linemen. It always amazes me that no matter where you’re from in the world, linemen are always the same. Find this episode of Powerline Podcast on all major podcast platforms including Apple Podcast and Spotify.  

If you are a Lineman and you are passionate about this trade, then I’m sure you enjoy learning about our history. Alan Drew is the author of an amazing book about the origins of our trade called The American Lineman. I interviewed Alan on episode 64 of Powerline Podcast if you’re interested in his story. Brady Hansen and I have teamed up and over the course of the next few months we’ll be brining you a chapter by chapter reading of The American Lineman so you can come to understand more about where we began and where we are today. You can find the Powerline Podcast on all major podcast platforms.

David Ball has a contagious passion for linework. He is a US Army combat veteran, family man and Director of Quanta Services, LazyQ Line School. In this episode we talk about his service, the line trade and line school.  Find this episode of Powerline Podcast on all major podcast platforms including Apple Podcast and Spotify.

If you are a Lineman and you are passionate about this trade, then I’m sure you enjoy learning about our history. Alan Drew is the author of an amazing book about the origins of our trade called The American Lineman. I interviewed Alan on episode 64 of Powerline Podcast if you’re interested in his story. Brady Hansen and I have teamed up and over the course of the next few months we’ll be brining you a chapter by chapter reading of The American Lineman so you can come to understand more about where we began and where we are today.

Dave is returning for the 4th time to Powerline Podcast. This time we’re hitting a topic that needs constant attention, grounding and bonding. I hope this episode gets you questioning more and thinking differently about your approach to the subject.

David Mendonca is a former Navy combat medic turned Lineman and now runs a successful nonprofit and podcast called The Show Up Dad. We talk a ton about how to raise kids being a father in the trades.

Janene Naugle has been in the financial industry for most of her life and works for Utilities Employees Credit Union @uecuhappy . We talk about the topic that most don’t want to talk about, money. She discusses planning for your future, retirement, life insurance, and what makes UECU different than most banks. It was a truly great conversation with tons of value.

Mitch Cheek is a photographer and videographer that comes from the world of action sports. He’s filmed and photographed some of the world’s greatest riders in downhill mountain biking, snowboarding, and surfing. I’ve worked with Mitch over the last 10 years to film linemen and our industry. This is a conversation about how to showcase and progress our industry using modern marketing.

Dylon is a long time athlete and member of the Working Athlete family. In this episode we hammer down on health and fitness in the blue collar world with a huge focus on the line industry.

Nick Meyer has an amazing story of perseverance and strength. Shortly after line school ended Nick was back on the job and up a pole when in an instant his life changed forever. Nick was electrocuted and as a result of the incident he lost his hand. I hope you learn some valuable lessons from his story.

Alan Drew is a Lineman and author of The American Lineman, the most detailed book ever written on the history or our trade. His passion for linework and the Lineman stems all of the way back to when he first learned to climb poles at 6 years old. He has dedicated his life to this trade, and I was so grateful to have him share his story on this podcast. Please enjoy!

Eugene is a former police officer turned Journeyman Lineman. Growing up in a very large family on the rough side of town taught him about the value of work ethic. We discus topics ranging from mental health to work ethic and everything in between. Eugene is also the founder of @line11clothing

Ben Williams is Journeyman Lineman with a reputation for saying it how it is. I enjoyed every minute of this unfiltered conversation about linework and leadership.

David grew up in California and did what he had to do to get into the trade. He left home and moved to Alaska for a shot at an apprenticeship. Fast forward years later and linework has taken him all over North America and beyond. David has also been fortunate enough to check off a few of the bucket list items like becoming a helicopter Lineman and receiving a barehand certification with Quanta Services.

Josh is an electrician that’s been in the industry for 20 years. In his career he’s gone from apprentice to general superintendent. I get a ton of questions from electricians, so it was great to have Josh on the show to help answer and bring clarity to those questions. We also talk about surrounding yourself with good people and leadership in today’s industry.

Mark Paulsen founded Wilderness Athlete and Working Athlete® based on one simple question, “Why hasn’t the science of mainstream sports nutrition been applied to the specific needs of the outdoor/industrial athlete?” Mr. Paulsen answered his own question by launching Wilderness Athlete® and Working Athlete® for those who wear camo, hard hats and steel-toed boots. He did so to address their unique physical demands because there are no commercial timeouts for the wilderness and working athletes. Mark or ” Coach P ” as he’s often referred has spent a lifetime in athletics. He played for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League, spent many years coaching strength and conditioning and holds a Bachelors degree in Exercise Science as well as pursued his Masters degree in Nutrition.

Former military to safety professional, Alex Lacey is one of the most dedicated and discipline guys I know. Join us in this episode packed with thought provoking conversation about safety and leadership in the industry today.

Brian Muka, aka Fear Sherpa is a former US Navy EOD bomb tech and best selling author of “Your Secret Superpower, Tame Fear To Thrive”. Fear is your ally. In this episode we talk about how to harness fear and use it instead of letting it consume and control you.

Caleb’s love for electricity started at the age of 8. He became an electrician, a lineman and has cofounded a company that has created 100% safe system for training on primary voltage equipment. Caleb is a fascinating guy with a great story. Enjoy!

After taking over the entire investment department of a bank by the age of 19, Caleb saw firsthand how 98% of Americans were financially failing despite “professional” financial advising. After 3 years of traveling the country being mentored by the most successful financial minds, Caleb discovered a better way to build wealth. Leaving his prestigious position at the bank, Caleb founded the company BetterWealth, authored the best-selling book “The AND Asset”, hosts the Better Wealth Podcast, and speaks to thousands around the world. One of the youngest leaders in the industry, Caleb is quickly becoming The New Face of Finance. Caleb and his team have created a special offer for listeners of Powerline Podcast. He is giving away a free digital download of his book “The And Asset”. The link will be in my Bio as well you can find it at www.betterwealth.com/powerline

Alex has been practicing the art of Jiu Jitsu for more than 27 years and owned his own gym for 8 years. Needless to say, Alex is a coach. He has recently stepped away from owning a Jiu Jitsu gym to lead/coach men in ending burnout and enjoying holistic health. In this episode we dive into how lineworkers or any blue-collar worker can apply these techniques to change their health in a positive way.