The holidays aren’t easy for everyone — especially for employees struggling with loneliness, financial stress, addiction, or family issues. In this powerful Thanksgiving episode, John Morris opens up about why this season can be the most dangerous and emotionally challenging time of the year for many workers, especially those rebuilding their lives after prison, addiction, or homelessness.

John talks candidly about the realities he sees every year: people slipping back into old habits, isolating themselves, or simply getting “too far in their own head.” He explains how business owners and leaders can step up, watch for warning signs, offer support, and create a family-like culture that keeps people grounded through the holidays.

From opening his own home for Thanksgiving to encouraging employees to look out for one another, John shares practical, heartfelt examples of how leadership extends far beyond job sites, production, and profit — especially right now.

This episode is a reminder that the holidays don’t need to be perfect. They need to be supportive.

In Episode 92 of Workforce Skills, John Morris breaks down one of the most important realities in today’s business world: technology-driven change is no longer optional — it’s required for growth.

From outgrowing legacy systems like WorkGlue to implementing advanced tools like RingCentral, AI-driven estimating platforms, real-time scheduling, equipment tracking, and internal automation, John shares how PHP Commercial Painting is transforming operations at every level.

He explains why many companies stay stuck: leaders are afraid of new technology, avoid risk, and refuse to adapt. But the businesses willing to evolve — willing to automate, innovate, and modernize their systems — are the ones that scale.

This episode is a must-listen for business owners, managers, and anyone responsible for operations or technology adoption. Learn how the right tools can streamline communication, cut inefficiencies, empower employees, and change the entire direction of your company.

If you want your business to grow, you must be willing to change.

In this episode of Workforce Skills, John Morris dives into one of today’s biggest conversations — artificial intelligence. From blueprint estimating tools to ChatGPT, AI is changing the way we run businesses, write emails, and even bid jobs. But where do we draw the line between using technology and letting it think for us? John shares how he’s using AI inside PHP Commercial Painting to boost accuracy, accountability, and profit — and why the trades still need the human touch that machines can’t replace.