The Trade Gap

If you've gotten too comfortable behind a screen, The Trade Gap is your gritty, practical guide to reclaiming purpose through real, hands-on skills. - Michael Easter, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Comfort Crisis The Trade Gap is a compelling call to arms, urging Americans to rediscover the value of skilled trades in an age that's forgotten the power of practical know-how. Well worth the read! - Nelson Dellis, 6x USA Memory Champion and Multiple Best-Selling Author A much-needed wake-up call! Hanson dives into how America's focus on knowledge work has left us unprepared for the basics-building, fixing, and keeping things running. Through personal stories and history, he makes a strong case for bringing back hands-on skills and trades education. A must-read for those who value the trades or want to rediscover the power of working with their hands. - Briana Huhn, Founder of Huhny Bee Tools & Trades It isn't easy walking away from comfort but Zach Hanson explains the expectations and ultimate rewards from following your heart's passions.This book is a must-read for those ready to make a leap of faith toward their dreams. - Kevin Estela, Owner and Chief Survival Instructor at Kevin Estela, LLC The Trade Gap is a sobering picture of where the United States and most of the modern world have slipped into a dependent lifestyle with a limited number of trade workers that bear the weight of the nation on their shoulders. - Hugh Rae, Journeyman Lineman and Owner of Blunt Force Karma LLC