Keynote Speaking for the Trade Industry
Not From Theory. From the Room. Kirk delivers keynotes built on years inside trade businesses — real stories, proven frameworks, and results your audience can use immediately.
Recent Speaking Clips
People First
Leadership Leverage
COO Crisis
Keynote Topics
The Trades Business Playbook
The definitive keynote for trade business owners. Covers the 6 foundations every trade business needs to operate without the owner carrying everything.
6 Pillars of Conversion
How to turn more leads into paying customers — without discounting. Built for trade sales teams, service advisors, and owner-operators who want to win more work.
Hiring Leaders, Not Just Workers
The difference between building a team and building a leadership culture. How to hire, develop, and retain the people who will grow with your business.
Pricing With Confidence
Why most trade businesses underprice — and what to do about it. A framework for pricing that holds, clients that respect it, and margins that actually make sense.
Speaking Formats
🎤 Conference Keynote
30–60 minutes
High-impact keynote for industry conferences, supplier events, and association gatherings. Leaves the audience with clarity, energy, and frameworks they can act on immediately.
🏢 Workshop Session
Half day / Full day
Deeper facilitated sessions for teams. Includes breakout exercises, group discussion, and team-specific application. Perfect for branch training days or leadership offsites.
🎙️ Panel
45–90 minutes
Kirk is available for panel discussions on trade business, entrepreneurship, pricing, and leadership. Brings practical, lived-experience perspective to any panel.
🔧 In-House
Customised
Private sessions delivered directly to your business or team. Fully tailored to your current challenges, goals, and team size. Available in-person or virtually.
Interested in Having Kirk Speak?
Get in touch with a brief about your event and Kirk will personally respond with availability and a tailored proposal.