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The Grit Blueprint Podcast

Revolutionizing Construction Supply & Advocating for Trades: Andrew Brown, Co-Founder of Toolfetch

July 26, 2024 Length: 51 min Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Stefanie Couch's guest on The Grit Blueprint Podcast is Andrew Brown, CEO and co-founder of Toolfetch, who talks about construction supply and advocating for trades. Volunteering at ground zero after the attacks of September 11, 2001, inspired Andrew to advocate for the trades, and he co-founded the Skilled Trades Advisory Council Foundation (STAC).

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About This Episode.

Stefanie's guest this week is Andrew Brown.

Andrew is the CEO and co-founder of Toolfetch, an extensive online eCommerce platform specializing in tools, equipment, and safety supplies for the industrial and construction supply industries. Founded alongside his brother, Toolfetch has grown into one of the largest suppliers in the sector, boasting over 6,000 partnerships with top industry brands and a catalog of more than 2,000,000 products available for rapid shipment. Andrew is also a LinkedIn influencer in the trades and the host of the podcast "The Lost Art of Skilled Trades," where he shares insights and stories to further support and promote the skilled trades industry. Andrew's commitment to the trades was profoundly influenced by his experiences on September 11th, 2001. At 23 years old, he witnessed the devastating attacks in New York City and felt compelled to help. Volunteering at ground zero, he was moved by the dedication of EMS workers, firefighters, and tradespeople. This experience inspired him to advocate for the trades and honor those who contribute tirelessly to their communities. Leaving his IT job, Andrew dedicated himself to building Toolfetch and promoting the skilled trades through the Skilled Trades Advisory Council Foundation (STAC), an organization he co-founded to raise awareness and create opportunities in essential professions such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and construction.

Key Takeaways.

  • Toolfetch is an online eCommerce platform for tools, equipment and safety supplies serving the industrial and construction supply industries.
  • Founded by Andrew and his brother, Toolfetch has over 6,000 partnerships with top brands and more than 2,000,000 products available for rapid shipment.
  • At 23, Andrew witnessed the September 11 attacks in New York City and volunteered at ground zero.
  • The dedication of EMS workers, firefighters and tradespeople inspired him to advocate for the trades.
  • He co-founded the Skilled Trades Advisory Council Foundation to raise awareness and create opportunities in electrical, plumbing, HVAC and construction.

Questions and Answers.

What is Toolfetch?

Toolfetch is an online eCommerce platform specializing in tools, equipment and safety supplies for the industrial and construction supply industries. Andrew Brown, its CEO and co-founder, started it with his brother, and it has grown into one of the largest suppliers in the sector.

What is the Skilled Trades Advisory Council Foundation?

The Skilled Trades Advisory Council Foundation (STAC) is an organization Andrew Brown co-founded to raise awareness and create opportunities in essential professions such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC and construction.

Why does Andrew Brown advocate for the skilled trades?

At 23, Andrew witnessed the September 11, 2001, attacks in New York City and volunteered at ground zero, where he was moved by the dedication of EMS workers, firefighters and tradespeople. That experience inspired him to advocate for the trades. He also hosts the podcast The Lost Art of Skilled Trades.

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