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🎧 In this episode:

Welcome back to Sparky Life, the podcast for those who build, wire, and power the world — and those who dare to rebuild the systems that train them.

This week, Lia is joined by Marc Webb, founder of YouTradie, a global mentorship and certification platform created by tradespeople, for tradespeople. From muddy boots to tech start-up visionary, Marc shares his story of frustration, burnout, and a big idea: What if there was a way to fix the broken system of trades training?

💥 Inside this episode:

• Why the “trial by fire” model of trades training is failing
• How YouTradie is empowering workers with mobile certification portfolios
• How burnout, poor mentorship, and weak onboarding cost us talent
• The silent crisis of tradespeople feeling trapped after 20 years
• Why white-collar platforms like LinkedIn don’t serve the blue-collar world
• The potential for global trades travel and workforce exchange
• How certified mentorship could become a side hustle for skilled workers
• The emotional burden of providing, switching paths, and starting over
• Why both men and women need independence through skilled trades

From career reinvention to international opportunity, this episode is about building the future of the trades from the inside out. Whether you’re just starting out, looking to level up, or feeling stuck — this one’s for you.

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to Sparky Life

00:52 – Why Trades Training Is Broken

02:12 – Meet Marc Webb, Founder of YouTradie

05:11 – What Is YouTradie?

07:09 – From Field to Management: Marc’s Journey

08:48 – When Skill Isn’t Enough Without Communication

10:57 – The Moment That Sparked a Movement

13:40 – Making Mentorship a Monetizable Skill

17:04 – Why a Global Workforce Exchange Could Change Everything

22:00 – LinkedIn ≠ Blue Collar

28:00 – Why Tradespeople Undersell Themselves

34:00 – Gatekeeping, Scarcity, and the Knowledge Hoard

38:00 – A Call for Collaboration Over Competition

43:00 – Creating Safe Spaces for Real Feedback

46:30 – Why Education Is the Key

51:00 – Supporting Women in Trades & Financial Independence

55:00 – The Power of “Just Starting”

59:00 – How This Platform Could Change Lives (Globally)

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