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From DJ to HVAC Digital Media Dynamo: Combining of Digital Media and Skilled Trades with Clifton Beck

A former DJ turned educator reveals how digital storytelling is reshaping how the skilled trades attract and train the next generation

By Greg Crumpton · December 6, 2023, 7:39 AM UTCClifton BeckDigital Media TrendsEsco InstituteGabrielle Bar
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Clifton Beck transitioned from running a mobile DJ business to leading digital media efforts at the ESCO Institute, demonstrating how diverse backgrounds can translate into skilled trades education.

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Digital media and storytelling are increasingly critical tools for attracting and training the next generation of HVAC and refrigeration technicians.

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Relationships and openness to opportunity were central themes in Beck's career path and are emphasized as essential for professional growth in the trades.

Straight Outta Crumpton hosts Greg Crumpton and Gabrielle Bar delve into the evolving world of digital media skilled trades with Clifton Beck, Manager of Digital Media at the ESCO Institute. This episode offers a unique perspective on integrating digital media into traditional trades, highlighting the importance of adapting to technological advancements in the industry.

The conversation with Beck centers around his journey from a mobile DJ business to a pivotal role in skilled trades education. Beck shares insights into his unconventional path, emphasizing the role of relationships and opportunities in shaping careers. Crumpton and Bar explore how Beck's background in entertainment and mechanics led him to a significant position at ESCO Institute, where he continues to influence the future of HVAC and refrigeration training.

Beck's unique journey inspires and sheds light on the importance of embracing change and the impact of technology in traditional fields.

This engaging conversation on "Straight Outta Crumpton" offers a deep dive into the dynamic world of skilled trades and digital media. Beck's unique journey inspires and sheds light on the importance of embracing change and the impact of technology in traditional fields. His insights and experiences provide valuable lessons on adaptability, the significance of relationships, and the continuous evolution of learning methods in the trades industry. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in modern digital approaches and time-honored trades.

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Greg CrumptonVice President

<a style="color: white;font-weight: 600;" href="https://marketscale.com/shows/straight-outta-crumpton/">Straight Outta Crumpton</a><br/><br/> Greg's personal & professional goals are to serve the people that he am working with and/or for. He carries this mantra in his professional life and his home life. Having 40+ years as a full-service mechanical and mission critical environments contractor with a heavy emphasis on service, maintenance and repair. Greg specialize in mission critical cooling (Heat Rejection) and electrical infrastructures, as well as the comfort cooling surrounding them. As a continual entrepreneur, several markets strike him as interesting. As varied as you could imagine, they range from Coffee with my bud's at www.CommonPlaceCoffee.com, all the way to serving as an adviser for several start-ups in the emerging technology world via www.aGlobalVenture.com & www.AtomPower.com and others. Giving back to his community is of equal importance to him, www.apparo.org and Animal Welfare are just a couple ways of doing just that.

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About the Experts

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Greg Crumpton

Host, Straight Outta Crumpton

Greg Crumpton is the host of Straight Outta Crumpton, a podcast focused on the art of networking and relationship-building in business services and skilled trades. He is an advocate for the skilled trades industry and regularly engages with thought leaders to explore workforce development and professional growth. Crumpton operates under the mantra that relationships drive business.

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Clifton Beck

Manager of Digital Media

ESCO Institute

Clifton Beck is the Manager of Digital Media at the ESCO Institute, where he oversees digital content and media strategies for HVAC and refrigeration training. He transitioned into the skilled trades education space after running a mobile DJ business, bringing a background in entertainment and mechanics to his role. Beck is recognized for his work integrating modern digital storytelling into traditional trades education.

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Gabrielle Bar

Co-host

Straight Outta Crumpton

Gabrielle Bar is a co-host on Straight Outta Crumpton, contributing to conversations around skilled trades, workforce development, and professional networking. She regularly joins Greg Crumpton in interviewing industry leaders and innovators across the trades and business services sectors.