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#27 - Why Construction is the Best Career Choice Now (And How I Realized It) w/ Brandon Smith
In today’s video, I sit down with Brandon Smith in Vancouver, CEO of New Visions Projects and founder of Trade Up Coaching, to talk about his journey from a difficult high school period and early job failures to a long career in construction and entrepreneurship. Brandon shares how an unexpected opportunity led him into carpentry, how saving and learning financial basics helped him build stability, and why he believes the trades offer major career potential—especially alongside AI. We discuss how snowboarding and sports shaped his work ethic, why leadership starts with leading yourself, and…
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