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Redefining success isn't about money, and it’s damn sure not about lowering the bar. It’s about owning your time and finding pride in what you build.

Meet the tradespeople writing their own rules: a one-handed tradesman showing that grit (and a hell of a good attitude) trumps limitations, a band of brothers building a thriving family business in the Northwoods, and our Episode 01 crew back to share their perspective. Their stories prove that working with your hands isn't just authentic — it's a high-demand, highly respected asset that will never go out of style.

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'The Backbone of Everything' Film Episode 2: Builders of Tomorrow

The skilled trades are facing a critical turning point: as nearly half the workforce approaches retirement, the demand for builders, welders, and electricians has never been higher. Meanwhile, skyr...

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'The Backbone of Everything' Film Episode 1: Breaking the Stigma

Forget the outdated stereotypes.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 cont...

Watch • 16min'Let's Get After It' Film Episode 6: Curtis Cizsek

'Let's Get After It' Film Episode 6: Curtis Cizsek

Host Danny Bolton is once again looking for punishment in its purest form. Noticing a theme here? This time, he’s diving headfirst (maybe literally) into fly fishing for steelhead on Oregon’s iconi...

Watch • 16min'Let's Get After It' Film Episode 5: Wade Shoemaker

'Let's Get After It' Film Episode 5: Wade Shoemaker

Endless optimism. Scattergun skills. Hot Hands. Dedication. Those are just a few ingredients for making a true waterfowler like Wade Shoemaker. Not on the list? Sleep, sunshine, and taking yourself...

Watch • 15min'Let's Get After It' Film Episode 4 Part 2: Lacey Kelly

'Let's Get After It' Film Episode 4 Part 2: Lacey Kelly

In part 1 of Episode 4, your host Danny Bolton got a tour of the Portland skate scene from David Gravette himself, then dipped a line into David’s home waters. But there was still one thing missing...

Watch • 21min'Let's Get After It' Film Episode 4: David Gravette

'Let's Get After It' Film Episode 4: David Gravette

In episode 4 of Let’s Get After It, host Danny Bolton heads for Rip City, USA, to meet up with professional skater and legendary wild man David Gravette.Put your ear to the ground in Portland, and ...

Watch • 16min'Let's Get After It' Film Episode 3: Getting Sketchy with Kyle Strait

'Let's Get After It' Film Episode 3: Getting Sketchy with Kyle Strait

Episode 3 of Let’s Get After It takes host Danny Bolton to the hallowed grounds of Strait Acres, home of mountain bike legend Kyle Strait. Kyle won the Red Bull Rampage (twice) by throwing no-hande...

Watch • 16min'Let's Get After It' Film Episode 2: Chasing Twisters with Ricky Forbes

'Let's Get After It' Film Episode 2: Chasing Twisters with Ricky Forbes

What happens when you put together the world’s most unique and skilled people, and have them teach each other a few of their tricks? You get our new series. In Episode 2, Danny Bolton jumps in the ...

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