# Lowering the Barrier to Entry: Turning Trade Skills Into Scalable Entrepreneurial Opportunity with Clayton Tomasino

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Podcast: [Entrepreneurs on Fire](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entrepreneurs-on-fire-389136)
Published: 2026-07-17T08:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Clayton Tomasino is CEO of Scorpion Coatings, transforming a family business into a global platform empowering entrepreneurs through accessible tools, technology, and systems that lower barriers in skilled trades. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Profit does not equal cash; many businesses fail not because they aren't profitable, but because they run out of cash. 2. Lowering barriers to entry is the key to unlocking scalable opportunities in skilled trades. 3. Consistent, focused effort even in short bursts creates more progress than waiting for the "perfect" time to act. Visit Clayton's website and explore tools even if not in the automotive space. Check out emerging products like smart films and tech-enabled coatings - Scorpion Coatings Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com . Strawberry - Discover what's possible with a professional coach by your side. Start today and get 50 percent off your first coaching session at Strawberry.me/fire .

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