The Art of the Trades - Andrew Brown (S1-16)
05/16/25 • 52 min
In this season finale, Andy Richardson interviews Andrew Brown, who discusses opportunities within the skilled trades. Andrew shares his journey from IT to founding Tool Fetch, a company that supports tradespeople by supplying necessary tools and equipment. Their conversation highlights the rising demand for skilled workers and the need to encourage more individuals to pursue these viable career paths.
Listeners will discover Andrew's mission to inspire and support tradespeople, his work with the Skilled Trades Advisory Council, and how he addresses misconceptions about the trades.
This episode is ideal for parents, educators, career counselors, and anyone interested in the skilled trades. Whether you're passionate about construction, engineering, or seeking a fulfilling career, this episode offers valuable insights into the importance of skilled trades in today's world.
Tune in to explore Andrew's advocacy and his efforts to inspire and support individuals in the skilled trades!
Connect and learn more about our fantastic guest:
Andrew’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-brown-b1736a5/
Andrew’s Website: https://www.andrewbrown.net/
The Lost Art of The Skilled Trades Podcast: https://www.andrewbrown.net/podcast
Toolfetch: https://www.toolfetch.com/
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In this season finale, Andy Richardson interviews Andrew Brown, who discusses opportunities within the skilled trades. Andrew shares his journey from IT to founding Tool Fetch, a company that supports tradespeople by supplying necessary tools and equipment. Their conversation highlights the rising demand for skilled workers and the need to encourage more individuals to pursue these viable career paths.
Listeners will discover Andrew's mission to inspire and support tradespeople, his work with the Skilled Trades Advisory Council, and how he addresses misconceptions about the trades.
This episode is ideal for parents, educators, career counselors, and anyone interested in the skilled trades. Whether you're passionate about construction, engineering, or seeking a fulfilling career, this episode offers valuable insights into the importance of skilled trades in today's world.
Tune in to explore Andrew's advocacy and his efforts to inspire and support individuals in the skilled trades!
Connect and learn more about our fantastic guest:
Andrew’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-brown-b1736a5/
Andrew’s Website: https://www.andrewbrown.net/
The Lost Art of The Skilled Trades Podcast: https://www.andrewbrown.net/podcast
Toolfetch: https://www.toolfetch.com/
At ENHANCE, we’re dedicated to uncovering the “why” of industry professionals and sharing their unique stories.
If you enjoy what you hear, please help us grow by leaving a 5-star review on your podcast player! Don't forget to follow ENHANCE on all your favorite platforms!
Want to be a guest on the next EHANCE episode? Sign up here: [Link]
Thank you for your support, and God bless!
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ENHANCE AEC - The Art of the Trades - Andrew Brown (S1-16)
Transcript
0:00 - Madeline
Okay, so to start off today's episode, I wanted to ask, has it ever resonated with you to work more with your hands than in a desk job?
0:09 - Andy
I've definitely thought about it a lot over the years. I mean, you know, I've worked in engineering my whole career, but what we're talking about today is the skill trades. Right. And, you know, we have a connection to the skill trades, your brother. Yes, Charlie. And he, we talk a lot about that in So today, how people,
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