Greater than two years because the launch of its industry-leading podcast “The Repair,” Oatey Co. is constant to advance the dialog across the expert trades via an thrilling lineup of podcast visitors in 2024. “The Repair,” which goals to make clear the importance of the expert trades, elevates the voices of many thought leaders and influential organizations that share a dedication to educating, inspiring and empowering the subsequent era of commerce professionals.
Already this yr, “The Repair” co-hosts Katherine Lehtinen and Doug Buchan have been joined in dialog by a number of compelling visitors. Lori Tschol, co-founder of Girls in Plumbing and Piping (WiPP) and proprietor of Eagle Pipe Heating and Air, joined The Repair in January to share her unconventional journey into the trades and the proactive measures WiPP is taking to champion girls. Earlier this month, Scott Caron, grasp electrician and co-host of “This Outdated Home,” mentioned his journey to turning into a grasp electrician and highlighted the pivotal position of belief, perseverance, and a supportive community within the trades.
Elevating the bar for dynamic and community-oriented podcasting, Oatey additionally hosted its first dwell podcast present in January on the WWETT commerce present in Indianapolis. Chris Worth, president of the Indiana Building Roundtable Basis, chatted with Katherine Lehtinen and particular visitor co-host Danielle “Twig” Browne (@thelittlestplumber) about his group’s efforts to foster the subsequent era of trades {industry} leaders, together with Okay-12 and grownup applications, plus creating alternatives for many who are overcoming hurdles like poverty and felony backgrounds.
Listeners can stay up for a full slate of extra visitors and subjects within the coming yr, together with conversations with representatives of Girls in Manufacturing, Discover the Trades and the Treasure Coast Builders Affiliation.
“Every episode of ‘The Repair’ is rather more than a dialog – it’s a connection and a dedication from Oatey to take motion in supporting the pipeline of expert trades expertise,” says Katherine Lehtinen, Senior Vice President of Advertising and marketing at Oatey and co-host of ‘The Repair.’ “We’re very intentional in following up with every of our visitors to discover an extra partnership, equivalent to monetary contributions, coaching help, in-person collaboration and past.”
New this yr, listeners and followers can help “The Repair” initiative by buying Oatey-branded gear at www.oateyswag.com – every order helps fund donations and partnerships that champion the subsequent era of expert commerce professionals.
For the most recent episode updates and extra info, go to https://www.oatey.com/podcasts.