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Built for the TradesHow do you build a successful trade company. Author: Dan Dowdy
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The Business Advice I Wish Someone Told Me 20 Years Ago
Episode 15
Tuesday, 11 August, 2026
OverviewIn this episode of the Built for the Trades podcast, Dan Dowdy talks about why every leader needs a mentor. Dan shares his experiences with business, leadership, and spiritual mentors, explains how to prepare for and get the most from a mentoring relationship, and shares how one simple piece of advice from a mentor completely changed his perspective on family and the season of life he was in.DiscussionsWhy Every Leader Needs a MentorThe importance of having wise people who can speak truth, challenge you, and help you grow in different areas of life.How to Get the Most from MentorshipWhy preparation matters and how showing up with questions, updates, and challenges demonstrates respect and makes mentorship more valuable.The Power of PerspectiveHow mentorship goes beyond information by giving you wisdom and perspective, including a personal lesson that changed how Dan viewed his family and his current season of life.Leadership was never meant to be walked alone. Dan challenges listeners to consider who is speaking wisdom into their lives and to be intentional about finding people who can help them grow. If you have a mentor, honor that relationship by showing up prepared and ready to learn. And if you've been leading for a while, look for an opportunity to pour into someone else.Mentorship isn't just about learning what to do. Sometimes it's about seeing what you're already doing from a completely different perspective.To learn more about Built for the Trades, visit our community and connect with other growth-minded trades leaders. If this message resonates with someone who is trying to build their business alone, share this episode with them.For more leadership support and to connect with other trades business owners, join our Built for the Trades Skool Community here: https://www.skool.com/built-for-the-trades/about👉 Subscribe for more leadership and business tips!https://www.youtube.com/@builtforthetrades
