Workforce problems in the skilled trades aren’t about awareness—they’re about retention. This highlight reel features keynote moments from Andrew Brown on what’s actually broken—and how companies can attract, train, and keep the next generation.

Most people think a union plumbing job is “just a job”. Tom Bigley has spent 40+ years watching those jobs quietly turn into $1–2 million retirements plus a pension check for life and gold-standard healthcare.

If you think welding is just sparks and metal… you’re missing the bigger picture.

This episode is a reality check for anyone worried that AI will replace hands-on work. Western Welding Academy’s Tyler Sasse joins Andrew Brown Host to explain why skilled trades especially high-pressure pipe welding sit on the right side of the future.

I’m breaking down the Top 5 trades that pay over $100K with real salaries, timelines, and how to get started fast.