Ryan Smith: Are Skilled Trades Endangered?

If that quote doesn’t have your attention maybe the second picture will.



It doesn’t matter which trade your in, Ryan Smith has an urgent message.



That’s to teach.



His passion for his craft, hand cut roofs, is only matched by that of his desire to, well, keep craft alive.



It’s not just carpenters, it’s plumbers, electricians, mechanics. The world is growing and the work force is shrinking.



I know, “gloom and doom”. Ok, then listen to him weave the tail of how he became an industry leader (I proclaimed that, he’s humbler). Listen to him talk his mastery. It ties right back into him teaching at MT Copeland, an organization aimed at having educational programs for all trades.



After we said our goodbyes, the conversation carried on for another 15-20 minutes. We ended up talking mental health and we both want to remind you, it’s ok to not be ok. It’s totally normal.



Can you guess what Ryan’s favorite jobsite jams are without cheating? Let us know below!



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