🎙️ Welcome to The Relationship Marketing Podcast! Today, your host Brad Smith, owner of AutomationLinks, is thrilled to be joined by Hector Resendez, of National Trade Institute and Trade School Secret.
Learn more about Hector here: x.com/TS_Secrets
Website: tradeschoolsecret.com/
Introduction:
➡️ Hector introduces how he's revolutionizing access to a little-known but impactful grant called WIOA, aiming to demystify and simplify the process for many.
Journey to National Trade Institute:
➡️ Discover Hector’s unexpected path from being a VP at a financial settlement company to starting an online trade school during the COVID-19 pandemic, growing it to a $2.4 million business in just the second year.
The Impact of WIOA Grant:
➡️ Hector explains the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant, its benefits, and his mission to make it accessible to more people, enhancing their careers through education in trades.
Challenges and Solutions in Online Education:
➡️ Learn about the unique challenges of running an online trade school and how Hector's innovative approaches help overcome these, offering flexibility and immediate class starts.
Entrepreneurial Insights:
➡️ Hector shares insights for entrepreneurs and business owners on leveraging grants for hiring and training, and on the potential of starting similar initiatives.
Personal Success Stories:
➡️ Hector recounts impactful stories of individuals who have transformed their lives through the education and opportunities his institute and the WIOA grant have provided.
Looking Ahead:
➡️ Plans for expanding the reach of his programs and further simplifying the grant application process to empower more people with valuable trade skills.