In this RFI episode of the Blue Collar Future Podcast, hosts Jaden Robison and Jessie Demler answer listener questions around confidence on the job site, working with experienced journeymen, and navigating social media as a blue-collar professional.

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🎙️ Key Takeaways

• Confidence without humility quickly turns into ego
• Respecting experienced journeymen builds credibility and trust
• Strong communication prevents jobsite friction
• Leadership is earned through collaboration, not dominance
• Authenticity matters more than perfection on social media
• Sharing struggles builds more trust than only posting wins
• Clear boundaries protect both work and personal life
• Consistency beats chasing viral content

🧠 Listener Questions Answered

• How do you balance confidence without coming across as cocky in the trades?
• How should younger workers lead or work with more experienced guys on the job?
• What should blue-collar workers share—or not share—on social media?
• Whats the first step to making money on social media?

⏱️ Chapters

(00:00) – Introduction and Episode Overview
(02:04) – Balancing Confidence and Humility
(11:52) – Leading Older or More Skilled Workers
(24:53) – Sharing Personal Experiences Online
(25:19) – Setting Boundaries on Social Media
(26:31) – The Importance of Authenticity
(28:40) – Sharing Struggles vs. Wins
(30:26) – What Content Resonates with Audiences
(36:46) – Building Community Through Engagement
(39:35) – First Steps for Aspiring Content Creators
(43:09) – The Reality of Monetizing Social Media