Andrew Brown
Keynote Speaker & Skilled Trades Workforce Expert • Trades Media LLC
New York, United States •
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About
I bring 20+ years of experience in the skilled trades, workforce development, and business leadership to the stage. My talks are practical, story-driven, and built around the real challenges companies face attracting, onboarding, and keeping the next generation of workers.
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Companies spend more time and money than ever trying to recruit skilled workers, but too many lose them in the first 30, 60, or 90 days. In this keynote, Andrew Brown challenges leaders to look beyond hiring and examine what happens after someone says yes to the job. Through real stories and lessons from across the skilled trades, he shows where the early employee experience breaks down and what leaders can do to create clearer expectations, stronger supervisors, better mentorship, and a first 90 days that gives people a reason to stay. Audiences leave with practical ideas they can bring back to their teams immediately.
Key Takeaways
- Why the first 90 days often determine whether a new hire stays or leaves
- How unclear expectations and weak onboarding create avoidable turnover
- Why supervisor readiness and mentorship matter more than most organizations realize
- Practical ways to create a 30/60/90-day experience that gives new hires clarity, confidence, and a reason to stay
Audience
Skilled trades leaders, business owners, HR and workforce leaders, operations managers, supervisors, association members, educators, and anyone responsible for recruiting, onboarding, developing, or retaining the next generation of skilled workers.
Duration
45–60 minutes; 60–90 minute workshop available
Delivery
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