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Powerline Podcast Powerline Podcast is a collection of stories from tradesmen around the world. It’s a community of wor

10/30/2025

Safety isn't paperwork, it’s people.

Steve Kopp has seen the difference between jobsite culture and boardroom policies. He created a hands-on simulator that’s changing the way linemen learn grounding and bonding, because crews deserve more than a PowerPoint.

This episode is about innovation, trust, and building safety that sticks.

Listen now!

Hard lessons from the civil side of the trade.Mike Blandin has led crews, built culture, and learned the hard way what l...
10/29/2025

Hard lessons from the civil side of the trade.
Mike Blandin has led crews, built culture, and learned the hard way what leadership really takes.

No yelling. No ego. Just experience, accountability, and respect.

10/29/2025

He thought about walking.
Thought about quitting.
But Mike stayed. For the guys he leads and the ones who built him.

This is what staying the course looks like when everything says to leave.

Tap into Episode 189 for more from the field.

10/27/2025

One job.
One woman.
One Jag.

Mike Blandin shares how a heated moment on a jobsite turned into a lesson in empathy.
Because what people show you isn’t always what they’re carrying.

Crews. Culture. Careers.Mike Blandin’s been building all three in civil utility construction for 20+ years. In this epis...
10/24/2025

Crews. Culture. Careers.
Mike Blandin’s been building all three in civil utility construction for 20+ years. In this episode, he opens up about what makes a great foreman, how to stay grounded when it gets hard, and why leadership isn’t just about experience, it’s about heart.

Episode 189 is live now. Tap in for real talk from a real one.

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10/22/2025

Sometimes all it takes is the smell of two-stroke in the mountains to remind you where you came from.

Fuel, freedom, and the good old days.

Don’t miss Jared’s full story in Episode 188 of Powerline Podcast.

Real linemen. Real experience. Real talk.Jared Greenlee spent decades chasing storms, bending tools, and building someth...
10/21/2025

Real linemen. Real experience. Real talk.

Jared Greenlee spent decades chasing storms, bending tools, and building something better.

Tune into our newest episode for more.

10/20/2025

Mental health in the trades isn’t just about slowing down. It’s about doing something that fills your cup.

Jared’s take? Make time. Find your thing. Stay sane.

More from the conversation in Episode 188 of Powerline Podcast.

From the storm front to the product line.Jared Greenlee spent over 20 years chasing storms, and now he’s building tools ...
10/17/2025

From the storm front to the product line.
Jared Greenlee spent over 20 years chasing storms, and now he’s building tools that make the job safer, faster, and smarter.

In Episode 188, we talk about:
– What separates good apprentices from great journeymen
– How storm work shaped Jared’s mindset
– The origin of Journeyman Gear
– Advice for tradespeople who want to start something of their own

This one’s for the linemen with ideas, grit, and a plan.

Episode now live on all platforms. [links]

10/17/2025

AI can write a resume. It can’t sling a hoist.

The trades will be the last thing to go.

Because when the world breaks, it won’t be ChatGPT fixing it. It’ll be you.

10/16/2025

From storm hand to tool brand.

Jared Greenlee spent two decades chasing storms before launching Journeyman Gear, one of the fastest-growing brands in the trades.

Now he's paying it forward, helping other linemen build tools, careers, and purpose.

If you’ve ever had a jobsite idea or wondered how innovation happens in the field… this one's for you.

Listen now:
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