Roger Wakefield
Roger Wakefield is a Texas Master Plumber and inspiring entrepreneur, with over 40 years of plumbing expertise and every Texas state endorsement. He's on a mission to showcase the trades as a lucrative and rewarding career. As a successful YouTube content creator, speaker, and trainer, Roger not only shares valuable insights for aspiring plumbers and other tradespeople but also empowers entrepreneurs to venture into social media marketing to grow their own businesses and make their phone ring. He is the most viewed plumber on YouTube.
Roger is passionate about all things trades, firmly believing that tradespeople built America and deserve a new level of respect, that blue collar workers are the original thought leaders. He strives to create awareness and provide access to proven techniques, mindset skills, and action items to help individuals get into any of the trades, advance in their careers to make the most money, learn the things they need to know to start their own businesses, and how to start networking and using social media to make their phone ring, all of which can be life-changing. What sets Roger apart is not just his expertise and insights, but his deep sense of responsibility and duty to uplift the trades and show appreciation to all blue-collar workers who protect the health and safety of this great nation.
Kris Zizzo
Kris Zizzo is an accomplished entrepreneur, marketing expert with over 3 million followers, speaker, and IFBB Professional Bodybuilder. With a degree in Mining Engineering and a proven track record as the founder of multiple startups, Kris specializes in systematizing and scaling businesses to achieve operational efficiency and lasting success.
As Co-founder and Co-CEO of Black Label Solutions, Kris partners with businesses to implement simple, scalable strategies that drive growth. His ventures include It’s A Fit dating app, Mall for Fitness, Skill Sifters Outsourcing and Tech Agency, and The Content Machine Marketing Agency. Kris also advises his 7-figure business, Beyond Failure Fitness, which is led by his wife, Christina Zizzo.
Outside of work, Kris fuels his adrenaline addiction with wakeboarding and snowboarding and unwinds with daily gym sessions. He lives in Frisco, Texas, with his wife, Christina, an IFBB Pro and CEO, and their French bulldog, Keto.
Nic Staton
Nic is a driven entrepreneur and the proud owner of Wet & Wild Pressure Washing and Lights Gone Wild. Known for his hands-on approach, Nic has built a reputation for delivering exceptional exterior cleaning services and vibrant, customized lighting solutions that transform homes and businesses.
A believer in the power of connection, Nic relies on organic marketing to grow his businesses. By sharing engaging stories and valuable insights daily on platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn, he creates authentic relationships with his audience while showcasing the value of his services.
Outside of work, Nic is passionate about maintaining a balanced lifestyle. You’ll often find him in the gym or enjoying the great outdoors, whether it’s exploring nature or working on his goat farm. For Nic, staying active and grounded fuels his creativity and drives his determination to exceed expectations in all areas of life.
With a focus on community, authenticity, and hard work, Nic inspires others to chase their dreams and build something extraordinary.
Dan Bianchi
Daniel Bianchi is the owner of Dandy Plumbing Solutions. They’re located in the south suburbs of Chicago. He’s been married for 13 years with 2 daughters and 2 dogs.
This year will mark 20 years in the plumbing industry for Dan and 5 years as a business owner. As a plumber he’s done work on everything from new homes to 40+ story high rises in downtown Chicago. New construction and service, he hasn’t seen everything but he’s seen a lot.
His original plan was to go slow and steady when opening his business but things didn’t go as planned and he ended up doing a cannonball into the entrepreneurial ocean. This year his company has grown to 2 vans and 3 plumbers providing quality service around the Chicagoland area.
Tradewins has been absolutely pivotal in the growth of my company and I look forward to talking about it at the event.
Tristan Lanz
Tristan Lanz, originally from Fairbury, IL, but lives in Dresden, TN. He owns and operates Tennessee’s Choice Plumbing, they service all of northwest Tennessee. He has a beautiful wife, Ryleigh, the cutest little girl, Amelia, and two of the most energetic poodle mixes ever. He’s worked for a company with over 100 employees and one as small as three, learning so much from both.
On a whim he started his business with a coworker. They built a small business and decided to go separate ways. Since, he’s grown the business to three trucks on the road consistently providing 5 star service to all customers.
I credit my family, friends, and Trade Wins for support and encouragement through the highs and lows of business ownership
Past Event
August 14th 2024
Lake Of The Ozarks
Summer getaway or business event? Why can’t it be both? It was, and it was great. Despite the rain we still had a ton of time out on the water with the Trade Wins members. Some learned to wake surf, some learned to wake board, and while they were the rest of us were on the boat sharing ideas, strategies, and learning the ins and outs of each other's businesses. Keith Gause who spoke to us in the evenings was along for the ride and shared a wealth of knowledge during the times out on the water and even in the pools at the local watering holes. He spoke not just about finance but about the why, why we do it, why we risk it, and why certain things hold us back. We all worked on how to break down our own walls and be able to move forward with our businesses. Between the fishing, the boating, and the beers a great wealth of knowledge was shared and gained, honestly one of the most in depth events we’ve had the privilege to host. Thanks to everyone who was involved!
Past Event
Febuary 24th 2024
Las Vegas
Vegas baby! The only thing better than getting somewhere warm in the winter for a few days, is allowing your business to pay for it. The members only event held at Mandalay Bay wasn’t just educational but a lot of fun. David spoke about how to leverage your past to propel you into the future. Mitch spoke about being intentional with the customer experience you want within your company. Doug Mitchell taught on the sales process and sales structure within business. Jacob Stahler shared how to get out of your own way and put systems in place to grow. The best conversations were shared over dinners, drinks, and maybe a few game tables. What happened in Vegas did not stay this time, the relationships built and the knowledge shared will benefit all of us for a long, long time. Thank You to all that were able to make it! This event is probably going to be held every year. It was fantastic!
Past Event
August 12th 2023
Kansas City
What a great time in Kansas City for the 1st Trade Wins meet-up. An extremely busy day, 8 speakers sharing an abundance of knowledge in their area of expertise. From how to handle stress, how to handle cash flow so that it works for you, how to get over tough situations, and how to close sales. Some of the best exchange of ideas was had during the breaks and meals. Void listeners and Trade Wins members alike sharing what works for them and what doesn’t. The gathering Friday night was for trade Wins members only and was a great opportunity to really dive into business topics. Mitch and David are extremely humbled by how many people took time out of their busy schedules to be a part of the very 1st event. With 60+ people attending it was a great success! Thank you to everyone that helped make it happen!