Travis Waldstein checks in from the real world of contracting after a rough stretch at the shop. Water line breaks road closures power issues and the kind of problem solving that never shows up in the brochure plus a quick detour into travel stories and early Hawkeye football talk.

Todd Studer and Travis Waldstein are back in the studio for another episode of Circle Of Trades, starting with wrestling and local sports talk before getting into what really matters in the trades world. The conversation centers on integrity, accountability, and responsibility in business, what it looks like to own mistakes, and why strong culture matters from the shop to the jobsite. Along the way, Todd gets practical travel advice from Travis ahead of his first international flight to Mexico, and the two trade stories that only blue collar life can produce.

Todd Studer and Travis Waldstein are back for another episode of Circle Of Trades, mixing shop talk, workforce issues, apprenticeships, and the realities of running a trades business with plenty of humor along the way. From workforce development at Iowa Western to fuel costs, material pricing, apprenticeships, and the business side of HVAC and plumbing, this conversation covers what trades professionals are really dealing with right now in Southwest Iowa and beyond.