Forget the outdated stereotypes. Today’s skilled trades aren't a fallback, they're a launching pad for innovators and rule-breakers who build the world on their own terms.
Meet a roller-skating contractor, a self-made concrete finisher, and a master welder who skipped class to pick up the torch. Their stories prove there’s no single path to success — just grit, pride, and skill.
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Tater Moon | Missoula, MT Superintendent
Joshua Benjamin | College Station, TX Concrete Finisher
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