Trade Talk- The Story Behind Contractors Connect
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Trade Talk- The Story Behind Contractors Connect

  • Carolyn Jowers
  • Jun 19
  • 2 min read

Updated: Aug 3


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Episode 1

Published on May 13, 2025


🚧 What Happens When the Industry Doesn’t Work for You?



“We hope every week, our listeners leave feeling empowered—and excited to go back to work.”

In the very first episode of Trade Talk, founders Erin Bakker and Sarah White sit down to share how frustration, burnout, and the hunger for something real gave birth to Contractors Connect—and how that idea grew into a fast-moving network of builders, vendors, and industry pros across the Gulf Coast.

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Listeners get an inside look at the grassroots beginnings of the network, sparked by a need for more authentic connection in the construction industry. What started as casual meet-ups quickly evolved into a thriving, region-wide community of builders, designers, suppliers, and pros who truly get the value of showing up and working together.

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Throughout the episode, Erin and Sarah reflect on the early days, the challenges of starting something new, and what they learned from listening to the needs of local contractors. Their energy, passion, and genuine love for the trades come through loud and clear—and it sets the tone for the entire podcast series.


If you’ve ever wanted to understand the “why” behind Contractors Connect, this is the episode to hear it. It’s not just about networking—it’s about showing up, lifting each other up, and growing together.


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Trade Talk is more than a podcast—it's a direct line to general contractors, subcontractors, project managers, designers, and decision-makers across the construction industry. Whether you’re launching a new product, promoting a service, or building long-term brand awareness, we offer:

  • 🎙️ Host-read podcast ads

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Let your brand be part of the conversation that’s shaping the trades.

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Trade Talk is the official podcast of Contractors Connect, created for professionals in the building and construction industry who are shaping the future of the trades. Hosted by industry insiders Erin Bakker and Sarah White, each episode features candid conversations with general contractors, subcontractors, designers, reps, innovators, and rising voices across the field.

More than a podcast, Trade Talk is a platform for real stories, honest insights, and the business realities that builders face every day—from hiring to scaling, safety to leadership, tech to transformation.


Whether you're tuning in from the jobsite, office, or your truck on the way to a bid, Trade Talk keeps you informed, inspired, and connected.


Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and at www.contractors-connect.com/podcast







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