The Builders Show | Time Flies, Licenses Matter: NECA, Influencers, and Building a Real Career
Work & Talk Podcast
It’s Wednesday and the weeks are flying. Will and Cameron get practical about time, licensing, and focus: why chasing events and influencer perks won’t replace the long-term payoff of journeyman cards and contractor licenses. Cameron breaks down Tennessee’s LLE vs. Contractor License (limits, counties, dollar caps), and we talk straight about NECA—who it’s for, when it’s worth it, and why most contractors should ask what’s the ROI?
We cover:
Time reality: four years feels long… until it isn’t
TN licensing 101: LLE ($25k/job cap) vs. Contractor License (statewide + higher limits)
NECA with clear eyes: procurement show, not an influencer festival
Marketing vs. sales: brand awareness ≠ conversions (how to think like an owner)
The trap: fame-first “creator” path vs. building a legitimate trade career
Why the trade still wins: licenses, systems, reputation, and owning your path
Bottom line: Do the work that compounds—licenses, skills, systems, and character. The attention fades; the credential and business don’t.
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Drop your state’s license path in the comments and the one step you’ll complete this month (exam date, paperwork, or ride-along).
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