New Let’s Talk Shop Episode

Angie Simon is joined by William Cheney (CEO, ServiceTrade) and Seth Lennon for a special episode focusing on introducing new generations to the trade.

Seth Lennon hosts a special episode of Let's Talk Shop featuring a discussion between Angie Simon, Past SMACNA President and Co-Founder, and President of Heavy Metal Summer Experience, and William Chaney, the CEO of SMACNA Silver Associate Member ServiceTrade. The panel discusses the challenges and opportunities in building a workforce, highlighting how private firms and organizations like Heavy Metal Summer Experience are paving the way to bring younger generations into our industry.

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