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More than a punchline

You know the age-old setup. A priest and a rabbi walk into a bar...

It’s the start of a thousand jokes. But here’s a new one: What happens when a Creative Director and a Cinematographer start a business together?

Well, it would have to look pretty good, right? And we think it does. But that’s only the beginning.

The Story That Needed to Change

For too long, the narrative around the skilled trades has been reduced to a lazy punchline like "plumber's crack." It’s a story that ignores the reality: these are high-demand, high-respect careers that build the world around us. Careers that offer six-figure potential with zero student debt.

This industry isn’t a backup plan. It's a power play. We saw the massive gap between the truth of the trades and the story being told, and we knew we had to fix it.

The Founders: A Different Kind of Team

To tell a new story, you need the right storytellers.

Our Chief Creative Officer is a 20-year veteran in design and brand building with the trades in his blood. With family in the industry and a passion for motorsport, he understands grit and craftsmanship. His mission is to ensure every graduate is branded as an elite, in-demand professional, and to obviously make some amazing content along the way.

Our CEO is a seasoned builder and operator with experience at iconic brands like Disney and GoPro, who happens to moonlight as a videographer and photographer. He knows how to find the human element in every story and has built companies and products dedicated to helping people find their calling. His passion is to ensure you find yours.

Together, they’re building a brand to give the trades the respect they’ve always deserved and to focus education on what it's supposed to be all about: EMPLOYMENT.

Welcome to the American Skilled Trades Renaissance!

This is more than a business. It’s a movement. Our mission is clear: get you trained, certified, and placed in a life-changing career.

At Tradez, we provide elite, data-driven programs in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and more. We don’t just hand you a graduation cap and wash our hands of you. 

We have your back with dedicated job placement support, because we don't succeed unless you succeed. We spend our time finding you jobs and calling people on your behalf!

It's time to celebrate the craft and skill of these professions for what they are: a real-world action sport and the foundation for a powerful life.

Is This For You, Or Someone You Know?

We built Tradez for anyone ready to build a better future. You might be:

  • A recent high school grad looking for a fast-track to a high-paying career without debt.

  • A veteran transitioning your skills and discipline into a civilian profession.

  • Someone feeling stuck in a dead-end job, ready to make a change.

  • A parent, friend, or mentor who sees the potential in someone and wants to give them a real opportunity.

If you see yourself, or someone you care about, in that list, you’re in the right place.

Your Future Starts Here

This is an invitation to stop accepting the old story and start writing a new one. One of skill, success, and independence.

Ready to build your own future?

Know someone perfect for the trades?

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-Build It Big-

P.S. Want to see what this skilled trades life is really all about? Do yourself a favor and check out our list of the Top 10 Most Epic Tradies to follow.