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Whether you need a speaker for a large event like a trade show or conference, training for your crew, or an impactful intro to the power of the trades, I have you covered.
Topics
For Techs and Apprentices & Students
Compensation: The Power In Doing More Than You’re Paid For
These days many people care more about what they are being paid than what they are becoming. This session brings to life the understanding that if you do more than you’re paid for you’ll soon be paid for more than you do, and teaches tangible strategies for outgrowing your role and maximizing your earning potential.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the law of compensation
Become memorable in a good way
Recognize opportunities to grow your skill set and become more valuable in your current role
Build a reputation that will serve you and open opportunities for advancement
For Business Owners
Striving To Thriving in 5 Years Or Less: Insights from 20+ years in business
Far too often business owners find themselves stuck in a rut for years without the confidence to make necessary changes to grow their business from an every day grind to a profitable, well oiled machine. This session will guide you through 5 mindsets to get yourself and your business unstuck, invigorated, and on track for measurable growth.
Learning Objectives:
Find your WHY.
Identify changes within your business to actually increase profitability
Form a training program where you’re at
Become attractive to the top techs want on your team
For Business Owners
Building a Skilled Workforce: Strategies for Implementing Training Programs
Too many companies don't have the apprentices they could and the training programs they should to ensure the profitable growth and success of their company. This session will guide you through the practical steps you can take (even when you are a new or small company) to establish a training culture and program that will inspire you and your employees to do their best work and build a company you can be proud of.
Learning Objectives:
Plan financially to be able to afford an apprentice.
Start an effective apprentice program based on best practices.
Explain the importance of a meeting routine that leads to a training culture.
Attract and keep great apprentices that become your rock stars.
Have a different topic in mind? I’m glad to connect and build a session catered to your team or event. Reach out and lets get started!
What People Are Saying
“Many people talk about the opportunities available in the trades. However, most just whine about “kids today.” Dennis is filling a much-needed niche – the who, what, how and why of apprenticeship. That’s a voice we need to hear more often! You will be well served to have Dennis present at your conference, or directly to your team members in a webinar series. Dennis is the real deal and I can't recommend him strongly enough.”
— Ellen Rohr
Serial Entrepreneur & Industry Influencer
“Dennis is personable, knowledgeable and passionate about helping young adults find their direction and develop marketable hard and soft skills they need to succeed in the workplace, whether it be on the job site or in the office. Dennis’ impacts on my classes are clear. With each visit, he engages with students 1 on 1 after class about their career ambitions, providing input and advice to help them forge their path to a career. He is among my most engaging and charismatic guest speakers, and I look forward to his visit each semester.”
— Tom Mollison
High School Business and Marketing Teacher