entrepreneurship Archives - Trade Works USA

Two individuals collaborating on a laptop displaying design work and using a graphic tablet, illustrating teamwork in a creative design career.

14 Jul From Classroom to Creative Career: Emily’s Journey in Printing and Graphic Design

Emily Sanderson is turning her artistic skills into a career with real-world possibilities. As a student at Riverside City College, she is diving into the printing and graphic design trade while building a future that blends creativity with entrepreneurship. Learning the Trade and Building Skills Emily’s interest...

A professional auto detailer polishing the gleaming black hood of a luxury car, illustrating the meticulous work involved in a thriving auto detailing career and skilled trade.

01 Jul How a Love for Cars Turned into a Thriving Auto Detailing Business

Posted at 16:38h in auto detailing career, Skilled Trades Careers

What started as a simple love for clean, shiny cars turned into a thriving business for Nick, a 26-year-old auto detailer and the proud owner of Genesis Detailing in San Diego. Nick always had an eye for perfection. His attention to detail and passion for paint...

Ros, a culinary artist, smiling outside a cooking school or restaurant, with an inset of her proudly holding a paella, symbolizing her successful career transition from art director to the culinary field

23 Jun From Art Director to Culinary Artist: Ros’s Journey to Becoming a Chef in Spain

Posted at 09:54h in Chef Career Path, Cooking Career, Skilled Trades Careers

Sometimes the best careers begin with a simple question: What truly makes me happy? For Ros, that question led her from the world of graphic design to the heart of a kitchen in Barcelona, Spain. Her journey from art director to chef is a powerful example...

Arborist at work, one using a pole saw for tree trimming, another using a weed trimmer in a garden.

01 May How Jack Turned Tree Climbing Into a Career

Posted at 10:08h in Career Advice, Career Change, Service Trade Careers, Skilled Trades Careers

Some people dream of climbing the corporate ladder. Jack just wanted to climb trees—and he built a career out of it. Jack is a professional arborist based in San Diego. At 35, he runs his own tree-trimming business and is proud of the journey that took...

Austin, a window cleaning business owner, shares his success story in San Diego.

11 Apr Window Cleaning Business Owner Austin Shares His Path to Success in San Diego

Posted at 12:45h in Service Trade Careers, Skilled Trades Careers

Austin is proof that with determination, a squeegee, and a strong work ethic, you can build a successful career in the trades. At 30 years old, he now owns La Jolla Window Cleaner, offering professional window cleaning and pressure washing services throughout the San Diego...

Jim, a professional photographer, capturing a special moment at an outdoor event with hot air balloons

05 Apr Turning a Love for Photography into a Career

Posted at 14:20h in Career Advice, Career Change

Jim’s love for photography began when he was just eight years old, after his mom gave him a Brownie camera. That simple gift sparked something lasting. For years, that camera became a part of who he was. Life took him in other directions, but photography...

Chef Matthew Oliver preparing sushi at Makai Sushi, a top-rated restaurant in San Diego

04 Apr Sushi Chef Matthew Oliver Builds One of San Diego’s Top-Rated Restaurants

Posted at 14:17h in Skilled Trades Careers

Matthew Oliver didn’t just become a sushi chef. He built a career rooted in hospitality, perseverance, and purpose. A proud native of Hawaii, Matthew spent more than a decade working in the food industry before discovering his true calling. His journey led him to open one...

Hugo, auto body repair business owner in San Diego, working on car restoration

02 Apr From Auto Body Repair to Business Owner in San Diego

Posted at 14:12h in Skilled Trades Careers

When you think about turning a passion for cars into a lifelong career, Hugo’s story is a perfect example of how far dedication, skill, and entrepreneurship can take you. At 45, Hugo isn’t just working a job. He owns a business, inspires others, and still...

Janise Graham, Insurance Strategist and Coach, guiding future professionals in career planning and success.

01 Apr Career Success in Insurance and Strategy with Janise Graham

Posted at 14:07h in Career Advice

When Janise Graham entered the insurance field, it wasn’t because someone recruited her. It wasn’t for the money or the title. It was because she didn’t understand insurance—and she figured most people didn’t either. That simple spark of curiosity launched a lifelong career filled with...

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