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Andrew Brown

2 min

Skilled Trades All-Star Program

Hey there, Guess what’s about to explode? The skilled trades industry. And you could be part of it. The Philadelphia Phillies and NEST...

Williamson College of the Trades is one of a kind.

Andrew Brown

2 min

Williamson College of the Trades is one of a kind.

It's free, kids graduate with zero debt, obtain a trade skill and a job. I visited Williamson College of the Trades and took a tour of...

Andrew Brown

2 min

From $18k to $600M: The Billionaire Contractor

Ever thought about how much you could achieve if you just rolled up your sleeves and got your hands dirty? This isn't a metaphorical questio

Andrew Brown

2 min

What If Every Skilled Tradesman Vanished Tomorrow?

Have you ever stopped to think about what would happen if all the skilled tradesmen disappeared tomorrow? Imagine a world where your toilet

Building Safety: Navigating the Construction Industry's Fatal Four for a Safer Tomorrow

Andrew Brown

1 min

Building Safety: Navigating the Construction Industry's Fatal Four for a Safer Tomorrow

Yeah, that's right. 1,069 deaths. 9.6 fatalities per 100,000 full-time workers. Makes you think, huh? You think your job is tough? Try bei

Andrew Brown

1 min

Plumbers Save More Lives Than Doctors

Hey there, Ever wondered who the real superheroes of our daily lives are? No, it's not Superman or Wonder Woman. It's the plumbers.