Question 1

What does Andrew speak about?

Accepted Answer

Andrew speaks about the workforce challenges facing the skilled trades, including recruiting, retention, onboarding, mentorship, apprenticeship, frontline leadership, the first 90 days, and reaching the next generation of workers. His keynotes are built around real conversations and experiences from across construction, manufacturing, aviation, workforce development, education, and the skilled trades.

Question 2

Who is Andrew's keynote best suited for?

Accepted Answer

Andrew's keynotes are designed for contractors, manufacturers, trade associations, workforce organizations, educators, apprenticeship programs, CTE leaders, frontline supervisors, executives, and organizations focused on developing the skilled-trades workforce. His sessions work especially well for audiences dealing with recruiting, retention, leadership, mentorship, apprenticeship, and next-generation workforce challenges.

Question 3

How does Andrew customize his keynote for different audiences?

Accepted Answer

Andrew starts by understanding the audience, event goals, industry, and the challenges people in the room are facing. He then adapts the stories, examples, language, and emphasis of the keynote so the session feels relevant to that specific audience rather than like the same presentation delivered everywhere.

Question 4

What outcomes can our audience expect?

Accepted Answer

Andrew's goal is for audiences to leave with practical ideas they can use immediately. Depending on the keynote, attendees may leave with a clearer understanding of why new hires leave early, how leaders can improve the first 90 days, how stronger mentorship and apprenticeship experiences are built, how frontline leaders influence retention, and how organizations can better connect with the next generation of skilled workers. The emphasis is on practical takeaways, not generic workforce theory.

Question 5

How long are Andrew's keynotes?

Accepted Answer

Most of Andrew's keynotes are designed for 30–60 minutes, with sessions up to 90 minutes, and can be adjusted to fit the event agenda. Workshops, breakout sessions, moderated conversations, and other formats can also be incorporated when a deeper session is appropriate.

Question 6

What kind of events does Andrew speak at?

Accepted Answer

Andrew speaks at conferences, association meetings, leadership summits, company events, workforce-development events, apprenticeship and CTE programs, industry meetings, and other gatherings focused on the skilled trades and workforce development. His audiences range from executives and business owners to supervisors, educators, apprentices, students, and frontline workers.

Question 7

Can Andrew do a podcast activation with the keynote?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Andrew can bring The Lost Art of the Skilled Trades podcast directly to conferences, company events, and industry gatherings. A podcast activation can be combined with a keynote to capture additional conversations with executives, tradespeople, apprentices, educators, workforce leaders, and other people already at the event. This gives organizations both a live keynote experience and content that can continue reaching people after the event.

Question 8

What should we expect when working with Andrew?

Accepted Answer

Andrew starts by understanding your audience, goals, and what you are trying to accomplish. From there, he works with the event team to determine the right keynote, format, and emphasis for the audience. He adapts the presentation to the room and focuses on delivering a session that is relevant, practical, and easy for attendees to connect with. The goal is to make the process straightforward for the event team and the experience valuable for the audience.

Question 9

What happens if we're interested in bringing Andrew to our event?

Accepted Answer

Start a conversation with Andrew about your event, audience, goals, and what you are trying to accomplish. From there, Andrew will recommend the keynote or format that makes the most sense, discuss availability, and walk you through the next steps.

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