Construction Genius

In this week’s episode, our guest is 21-year-old Gabe Sotello, who is a steel framer and drywall hanger. Gabe shares his journey from trade school to the job site while offering us an honest picture of the challenges, culture, and opportunities in construction. He also explains his decision to choose trade school over college, adapting with humility, and the need to be an open-minded novice who will learn, absorb, and adjust quickly. With practical advice on work ethic, communication, and finding the right trade early, Gabe is here to give a real-world roadmap to young people in finding success in the construction industry.  Throughout the conversation, you will hear about Gabe’s background and journey to construction, the challenges he had to face and how he adapted to the industry as a novice, the importance of choosing your path with clarity and the importance of accepting the fact that traditional education is not everyone’s forte, the importance of effective leadership and communication in construction,