In this episode of Workforce Skills, John Morris talks about how to thrive during slow periods at work, the value of taking any opportunity you can get, and why being “selfish” for your own growth is the key to long-term success. From hustling side jobs to taking on work outside your comfort zone, John challenges you to focus solely on yourself and your career for the next six months — and watch how your life changes.

The job market is wide open — are you ready to show up or sit out? In this episode, John Morris fires off some truth about the 4.18 million people retiring this year, the one million open construction jobs, and the 192 million job openings expected over the next decade. He shares the inspiring story of DJ — a former employee and second-chance hire who went from prison to owning his own painting company — and challenges listeners to stop blaming and start grinding. Whether you’re new to the trades or thinking about the next generation taking over your business, this episode is a wake-up call to take a long, honest look at your attitude, your work ethic, and your future.

In this powerful episode of Workforce Skills, John Morris sits down with Chasity—a new team member at PHP—whose story of grit, growth, and second chances will inspire anyone facing adversity. After spending 13 years incarcerated, Chasity taught herself full-stack development through The Last Mile program and later became a TA helping others inside. Now working in data entry for PHP, she shares her incredible journey of reentry, the barriers women face after incarceration, and the determination it takes to rebuild a life with purpose. If you’ve ever questioned whether change is possible, this episode proves it is.