Cody and Sebastion share their journey from schooling to careers in framing and construction instead of college. They discuss starting in the trades as teenagers, launching a construction company, Atlas, choosing to stay rooted in their local community, converting to Catholicism, and building a culture of craftsmanship. The conversation explores work-life integration, mentorship, competency over artificial self-esteem, and the future of skilled trades.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction & Background
03:34 - Cody's Journey into Construction
08:01 - The College Question
14:30 - Starting Atlas Framing Company
19:49 - Sebastian's Path
26:03 - From General Contractor to Specialist
33:37 - Faith & Conversion
45:58 - Community & Rootedness
49:23 - Catholic Trade Schools & Durable Trades
56:13 - The Future of Construction
1:07:45 - Competency Over Self-Esteem
1:11:25 - Work Culture & Faith on the Job Site
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