About The Guest(s):
Jason Pie is a Los Angeles contractor, developer, and designer with a background in the music and entertainment industry. He has found his passion in the construction trades and is known for his work in the hardscape business. You can find him on instagram @jjpconstruction.
Summary:
Jason Pie shares his journey from being a musician to becoming a contractor and developer in Los Angeles. He emphasizes the importance of finding success and continuously evolving in the trades. Jason also discusses the challenges of creating content for his YouTube channel and the importance of relinquishing control when working with a team.
Key Takeaways:
Finding success in the trades requires continuous evolution and being unique.
It's important to find joy in the creative aspects of construction and design.
Sometimes it's easier to be the performer than the creator when it comes to creating content.
Letting go of control and trusting others to produce content can be liberating.
Editing and micromanaging content can be time-consuming and counterproductive.
Quotes:
"Once you find success, you're like, okay, cool. I'm gonna ride that wave. But until then, you just have to keep on being unique and figuring out the next thing that might work." - Jason Pie
"When you're not 100% dedicated to something, it's really hard to continuously drive it." - Jason Pie
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(00:00:26) - Jason Pie's background as a contractor and designer in Los Angeles
(00:02:31) - The importance of continuously evolving and being unique in content creation
(00:04:14) - Jason's preference for being the performer rather than the creator
(00:06:06) - The benefits of handing over control of content creation
(00:06:38) - The challenges of wearing too many hats in creative work
(00:07:55) - Jason's transition from being a musician to working in construction
(00:09:38) - Jason's goals of making a certain amount of money and starting a family
(00:10:36) - Jason's intense schedule balancing work, college, and music
(00:11:37) - Losing interest in music and focusing on construction
(00:13:50) - Finding success in trade work and chasing that feeling
(00:15:51) - Replicating success and finding validation in work
(00:18:59) - Enjoying design work and problem-solving
(00:20:55) - Resilience in solving problems and maintaining a positive attitude
(00:21:59) - Concrete work requiring precision and problem-solving skills
(00:22:31) - Residential flatwork as a significant part of the job
(00:25:10) - Challenges of working in concrete: time-sensitive and weather-dependent
(00:28:21) - The benefit of having multiple contractors to stay busy
(00:29:11) - Personal experience with pursuing engineering and web development
(00:30:10) - Pressure to leave the trades for higher education
(00:31:42) - College degree not necessarily beneficial for career success
(00:32:44) - Learning on the job and getting paid to learn
(00:32:56) - Reflection on the value of college education
(00:33:52) - Importance of getting a job in the trades
(00:34:39) - Learning on the job and gaining experience
(00:35:58) - Comparing trade work to college education
(00:36:50) - Learning how to run a business through trade work
(00:40:25) - Challenges of starting a business without trade work experience
(00:42:42) - The importance of not shielding children from business responsibilities
(00:45:06) - Recommendations for getting started in the trades
(00:45:06) - Dropping the stigma around trade jobs
(00:45:06) - Showing the reality and future of trade work
(00:45:29) - Growing up in a Jewish world and not considering the trades
(00:47:08) - Speaking loudly about trade opportunities for young people
(00:49:11) - Lack of awareness about trade options
(00:51:06) - Encouraging young people to be open to opportunities
(00:53:54) - Construction industry still heavily reliant on human interaction
(00:55:32) - Construction industry unlikely to become highly technological
(00:57:50) - Hardscape business and selling strategies
(00:58:41) - Focus on new custom builds and big subdivisions
(00:59:31) - Challenges with homeowner work
(01:02:27) - The impact of rain on construction projects
(01:04:11) - Travel distance for jobs and limitations
(01:05:18) - Park City and high-end homes
(01:06:25) - Trusting contractors and job readiness
(01:07:27) - Market rate for concrete and labor
(01:08:23) - Discussion about the pay rate for finishers in Utah
(01:09:24) - Closing remarks and where to find Jason's content
(01:10:19) - Jason's vision for his YouTube channel
(01:11:20) - Jason's change in content production on YouTube
(01:12:07) - Jason's invitation to check out his YouTube channel
