Category: the trades

  • Dream Job Ep. 85: Plumber

    Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, as he talks with Daniel Clayburn, owner of X-Act Plumbing, a residential plumbing company in the Dallas, Texas metro area.

    In the conversation, Daniel discusses the path to become a plumber (apprentice, journeyman and more). He also talks about the supreme value of strong communication skills and etiquette with customers while he's in their homes.

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    Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, as he talks with Daniel Clayburn, owner of X-Act Plumbing, a res…

  • Dream Job Ep. 78: Construction Manager

    Dream Job Ep. 78: Construction Manager

    Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, and Fred Napolitano from Napolitano Homes, a residential home builder in Virginia and North Carolina.

    Listen to Fred as he discusses his day-to-day responsibilities, why communication skills are critical and how students can enter the industry.

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    In the webinar, we also spotlight Rubin's groundbreaking Propel email etiquette tool called Propel.



    Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, and Fred Napolitano from Napolitano Homes, a residential home bu…

  • Dream Job Ep. 74: HVAC Technician

    Dream Job Ep. 74: HVAC Technician

    Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, and Rick Velasco, a 45-year veteran of the HVAC industry.

    Rick has provided services like AC and refrigeration to hospitals, office complexes, municipal buildings — even to Arby's and Chick-Fil-A franchises.

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    Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, and Rick Velasco, a 45-year veteran of the HVAC industry. …

  • Dream Job Ep. 71: Esthetician

    Dream Job Ep. 71: Esthetician

    Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, and esthetician Helaina Queen as they discuss what it's like to work in the skin care industry.

    Helaina talks about the training and skills required to not only work as an esthetician but run her own business. At only 22 years old, she is a natural entrepreneur in Washington, Pennsylvania.

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    Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, and esthetician Helaina Queen as they discuss what it's lik…

  • Dream Job Ep. 70: Firefighter

    Dream Job Ep. 70: Firefighter

    Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, and Fire Chief Dave Hutcheson (retired) as they discuss what it's like to work as a firefighter.

    Chief Hutcheson talks about the skills and physical stamina to work as a firefighter, what life is like on the job, why communication skills are vital and so much more.

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    Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, and Fire Chief Dave Hutcheson (retired) as they discuss what it&…

  • Dream Job Ep. 69: Auto Mechanic

    Dream Job Ep. 69: Auto Mechanic

    Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, and guest Justin Winter, the shop foreman at Holland Road Auto Center in Virginia.

    Justin talks about the skills required to work as a mechanic, the difference between working in a dealership and independent shop, the starting pay and so much more.

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    Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, and guest Justin Winter, the shop foreman at Holland Road Auto C…

  • Dream Job Ep. 65: Commercial/Residential Painter

    Dream Job Ep. 65: Commercial/Residential Painter

    Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, and guest Kimberly Hoke from AKK Painting in Virginia. Kimberly discusses what it's like to manage a painting business, why communication skills are essential with customers, how students can gain experience in the field and much more.

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    Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, and guest Kimberly Hoke from AKK Painting in Virginia. Kimberly …

  • Dream Job Ep. 61: Hair Salon Owner

    Dream Job Ep. 61: Hair Salon Owner

    Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, and guest Lauren Taylor, owner of Bay Barber Co. in Virginia, about what it's like to grow a barber shop from two to nine employees and run the business day to day. ASL provided.

    Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, and guest Lauren Taylor, owner of Bay Barber Co. in Virginia, ab…

  • Dream Job Ep. 46: Maritime Welder

    Dream Job Ep. 46: Maritime Welder

    Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, and John "Fish" Pishnock, a maritime welder, for a discussion about the welding career pathway.

    The conversation explores what it's like to work as a welder, how to start in the field right from high school, how a welding company can pay for your college degree, the starting pay as an apprentice and much more.

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    Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, and John "Fish" Pishnock, a maritime welder, for a dis…

  • Dream Job Ep. 16: Electrician

    Dream Job Ep. 16: Electrician

    Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, and a trio from Ace Electric in GA as they discuss working in the trades.

    Join Danny Rubin, founder of Rubin, and a trio from Ace Electric in GA as they discuss working in th…