In this candid and entertaining episode, Eric Remer welcomes Ed O’Connell, longtime coach, trades expert, and founder of O’Connell’s Coaching Corner. Ed shares how his unconventional journey from plumbing high-rises to coaching business owners across the trades led him to develop systems that turn small shops into self-managing success stories. Known for his humor and honesty, Ed opens up about overcoming early business ignorance, finding wisdom through community, and building efficient, employee-first cultures. Tune in for no-nonsense lessons in persistence, adaptation, and the power of implementation.