Trade Life by Point Load Media
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<p><b>Trade Life by Point Load Media</b> is a show about the real work, real pressure, and real satisfaction of building a career in the skilled trades. Host's <b>Ian MacFayden</b> and <b>Michael Holmes </b>sit down with tradespeople, business owners, apprentices, and industry voices to unpack the stories, decisions, and lessons that shape life on the tools and in the office.</p><p>From starting out as an apprentice, to running your first crew, to pricing jobs, managing clients, navigating burnout, hiring talent, and scaling a business — this show goes beyond surface-level advice and gets into the realities of the trade world as it actually is.</p><p>If you’re in the trades, hiring trades, or building something of your own, <b>Trade Life</b> gives you the conversations and perspectives that help you level up.</p><p><i>A Point Load Media Original.</i></p>
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July 3, 2026
Ian Takes On a 135K Ultramarathon Tonight!!
<p>Tonight, Ian runs 135 kilometers through the night up the coast past Quebec City - a projected 30 hours on his feet, with his wife Leanne doing a 50K in the same ultra.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Michael gets inside the mind of a former powerlifter who swore he'd never run: the pain, the mud, the feet that fell apart at 100K, and why he keeps coming back. Last year he was pulled from this exact race at 85K. Tonight, it's redemption.</p><p></p><p>🏃 <b>GOOD LUCK, IAN - we're all cheering you on this weekend. Go get it, brother!</b> 🏃</p><p></p><p>Catch Ian mid-race on Instagram, and send him a message to wish him luck.</p><p></p><p>#UltraMarathon #TrailRunning #TradeLife #Powerlifting #EnduranceSports #135K</p>
July 1, 2026
Nobody's Coming to Save You - Men, Mental Health & What Actually Helps
<p>In this episode of Trade Life Podcast, Mike and Ian get real about men's mental health during Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. </p><p></p><p>They're not therapists - they're two guys from the trades who've been through it: stillbirth, near-bankruptcy, anxiety, and the slow work of learning to actually feel things. </p><p></p><p>They share what helped, what didn't, and why talking to another man might be the most underrated thing you can do. If you're carrying something heavy right now, this one's for you.</p><p></p><p><i>If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.</i></p>
June 19, 2026
We Put 250k+ Into a Startup. Here's What Nobody Tells You
<p><b>What does it actually take to build a startup from scratch? Mike and Ian are in the middle of it - and they're pulling back the curtain.</b></p><p></p><p>In this episode, we get into the real story behind Projekt Network (a LinkedIn alternative built specifically for the skilled trades) and Point Load Media - two ventures born from frustration, late nights, and a whole lot of belief.</p><p></p><p>We break down:</p><ul><li>Why your idea is the <b>least</b> important part of a startup</li><li>The difference between a startup and a small business (and why it matters)</li><li>How to raise a seed round when you have no profit — just projections</li><li>Why the "side hustle" approach will kill your startup</li><li>The truth about wearing every hat when funds are limited</li><li>Why you should <b>sell your vision, not your product</b></li><li>How to know if you're actually ready to go all in</li></ul><p></p><p>Projekt Network is an app with $250K+ invested and a $50 billion market in its sights. Point Load Media is a $150K small business built to fuel content for the brands they're building. </p><p></p><p>Two very different vehicles. One shared vision.</p><p>Whether you're a tradesperson thinking about your next move, an entrepreneur in the early grind, or just someone curious about what building something from nothing really looks like - this one's for you.</p><p></p><p>We're not here to teach you how to succeed. We're living it in real time. Come along for the ride.</p>
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- What is Trade Life by Point Load Media?
<p><b>Trade Life by Point Load Media</b> is a show about the real work, real pressure, and real satisfaction of building a career in the skilled trades. Host's <b>Ian MacFayden</b> and <b>Michael Holmes </b>sit down with tradespeople, business owners, apprentices, and industry voices to unpack the stories, decisions, and lessons that shape life on the tools and in the office.</p><p>From starting out as an apprentice, to running your first crew, to pricing jobs, managing clients, navigating burnout, hiring talent, and scaling a business — this show goes beyond surface-level advice and gets into the realities of the trade world as it actually is.</p><p>If you’re in the trades, hiring trades, or building something of your own, <b>Trade Life</b> gives you the conversations and perspectives that help you level up.</p><p><i>A Point Load Media Original.</i></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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