In this episode, Lisa McGrath and Michael The Podcast Guy introduce “Devils Advocate: Trades Edition,” exploring their journey to independent podcasting and future plans. They discuss launching a new website, global expansion, and the role of psychic insights in business. The episode covers management dynamics, job changes in trades, and entrepreneurship. A guest shoutout for Kevin, technology nostalgia, and political impact on relationships are included. Communication evolution, generational perspectives, and parental influences are analyzed. They highlight a trades-focused app and training challenges, wrapping up with gratitude to listeners and a teaser for future episodes.

(0:19) Introduction to Devils Advocate: Trades Edition
(1:00) Transition to independent podcasting and vision
(4:16) New website launch and global expansion
(8:05) Psychic insights in business and startup challenges
(10:46) Addressing management and employee dynamics
(14:23) Exploring reasons for job changes in trades and entrepreneurship
(17:27) Guest shoutout: Kevin’s contact info
(18:11) Technology nostalgia and the changing local business landscape
(20:10) Examining political views and their effects on personal relationships
(22:27) The benefits of unplugging and communication evolution
(25:31) Generational perspectives: Gen X to Gen Alpha
(29:09) Parental influence on memories and cultural controversies
(36:00) Conceptualizing a trades-focused app
(39:33) Training challenges and leadership development in trades
(42:05) The significance of replaceability and personal space
(45:06) Gender differences in thought processes
(46:03) Closing remarks with Michael and future plans
(47:09) Expressing gratitude to listeners and podcast achievements
(49:51) Anticipation for upcoming episodes and content strategy