Episode information
Episode Number: 37
Date: June 3, 2024
Duration: 24:57
Host: Justin Deese
Website: JustinDeese.com
Contact: Justin@JustinDeese.com
Guest: Dan Clapper
Guest Website: www.interplaylearning.com
Summary
In this engaging episode of the Freedom Blueprint Podcast, host Justin Deese sits down with Dan Clapper from Interplay, an innovative company that’s revolutionizing training in the trades. They discuss how Interplay uses simulations and virtual reality to enhance the learning experience for technicians across various fields, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work.
Takeaways
Innovative Training Solutions: Learners can engage with practical simulations, making technical training both effective and exciting.
Professional Development: Interplay provides structured career paths, helping technicians advance from beginners to seasoned professionals.
Engagement Across Generations: While younger technicians readily adopt new technologies, there are ways to engage older workers to enhance efficiency and skills.
Chapters
[00:04] – Introduction to Dan Clapper and Interplay
[00:30] – Overview of Interplay’s Offerings
[01:00] – Gamification of Trade Learning
[03:02] – Dan’s Background in Trades
[04:36] – Technological Evolution in Trades
[06:32] – Customizing Learning Paths
[09:00] – Adapting Training for Different Age Groups
[12:28] – Maximizing Worksite Efficiency
[14:23] – Ideal Business Models for Interplay’s Services
Keywords
Plumbing, HVAC, Air Conditioning, Electrical, Contractor, Freedom Blueprint Podcast, Justin Deese, Kristen Deese, When Your Business Partner is Your Spouse, Virtual Reality, Online Training, Career Development, Technical Skills Improvement, Trade Education, Leadership in Trades, Innovation in Learning, Professional Growth, Technician Training, Simulation Learning, Interplay Learning, interplaylearning.com