Episode 6 - Joseph Blackman is the founder of Vitendo Training Solutions and host of The Public Works Podcast. On this episode of VacconJohn Unplugged, I sit down with Joseph Blackman, founder of Vitendo Training Solutions and host of the Public Works Podcast. We dive into why video content and social media are game-changers for the public works and utility industry, how to capture tribal knowledge before it walks out the door, and why custom training solutions can transform how crews learn and perform on the job.🎙️ What you’ll learn in this episode:How Joseph started Vitendo Training Solutions and why capturing institutional knowledge is critical.Why soft skills and communication often matter more than technical specs in sales and operations.The power of video training vs. dusty SOP manuals.How podcasts, short clips, and simple iPhone videos can reshape how our industry shares information.The generational shift: Baby Boomers retiring, Gen X & Millennials stepping up, and how digital-first learning is becoming the standard.Whether you’re in municipal utilities, construction, wastewater, or equipment sales, this episode is full of insights about training, communication, and the future of our industry.🔥 Don’t miss Joseph’s perspective on how creating content builds relationships, preserves expertise, and ultimately helps crews run safer, smarter, and more efficiently.👉 Connect with Joseph Blackman:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephblackman/Vitendo Training Solutions: https://www.vitendo.us/👉 More from VacconJohn:🌐 https://linktr.ee/vacconjohn📺 Subscribe to VacconJohn Unplugged for more conversations on sewer cleaning trucks, hydrovacs, training, and the people shaping the industry.#VacconJohnUnplugged #PublicWorks #VintendoTraining #Podcast
