Welcome to Hope for the Trades

Hope for the Trades is a nonprofit peer advisory community that helps tradespeople lead their business, balance their family time, and find their life’s purpose.

It’s your place for guidance, learning, and support from like-minded people who understand and have successfully navigated the pressures of the trades.

STARTING AT $9.99

What You Get as a Member

A community that gets you, with resources to grow your business, strengthen your life, and serve with your skills.

Lead with Purpose

  • Leadership workshops and training built for the trades

  • A 300+ hour SkillCat technician training trial for you and your team

  • Connection to mentors, peers, and business owners who’ve walked your path

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Live with Passion

  • Workshops that teach you how to create balance and prevent burnout

  • Access to mental health, recovery, and family counseling referrals

  • Scholarships and support opportunities

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Give With Impact

  • Local volunteer projects leveraging your strengths

  • National disaster relief trips are in desperate need of your skills

  • Global humanitarian missions use your skills to impact generations

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Plus Trusted Perks That Save Time & Money

Unlock member-only savings from trusted partners in marketing, legal, HR, accounting, tech, and more, plus a community of peers and experts to help you grow with confidence.

STARTING AT $9.99

Every member gets a FREE print copy of “Get Shit Done” shipped to them.

Get Shit Done!

Written by third-generation plumber and trades leader Nate Agentis, Get Shit Done delivers a real-world framework to help trades business owners escape burnout, lead with purpose, and scale with confidence.

From creating efficient systems to building a culture that retains top talent, this book is your blueprint for sustainable success—without sacrificing what matters most.

Whether you’re stuck, scaling, or just starting fresh, this is your field guide to building and growing your business.

Who We’re For

Tradespeople who want to Lead with Purpose, Live with Passion, and Give with Impact!

  • Trades business owners who feel overwhelmed or stretched too thin
  • Technicians and team leads who want to grow their skills and confidence

  • Trades professionals who want community, clarity, training, or support

  • Tradespeople struggling to be there for their family
  • Anyone looking to give back in a meaningful way

Why Membership Beats Going At It Alone

When you’re carrying the weight of the trades by yourself, everything is harder.

With membership, everything gets stronger, including you.

Going At It Alone

  • No one to ask for help or advice, just trial and error.
  • You’re responsible for everything: leadership, hiring, training, and stress.
  • No structured training for yourself or your team.
  • You pay full price for marketing, legal, software, HR, and services.
  • Growth depends entirely on how much you can push yourself.
  • You survive.

Hope for the Trade Membership

  • A network of peers and leaders who’ve been where you are.
  • You get leadership tools, mentorship, and a community that lifts the load.
  • 300+ hours of SkillCat tech training + business & leadership workshops.
  • Member-only discounts from vetted partners who save you time and money.
  • Growth becomes sustainable, supported, and shared; you’re not alone anymore.
  • You thrive.

You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Membership gives you the tools, training, support, and purpose you’ve been missing.

STARTING AT $9.99

The Simple Promise

Hope for the Trades helps you grow as a business leader, strengthen your family life, and serve with impact through an all-in-one membership alongside people who truly understand the trades.

Fast Tips for the Trades

Watch quick trade know-how.
Free on YouTube Shorts.

The Trades Community on Reddit

Free community for techs & owners.
Click here to join for free.

Join Those Who’ve Already Made the Change

Ruchir Shah, CEO of SkillCat

“Nate does an incredible job pulling together industry best practices around building a world-class home services company with principles focused not just on making money, but making your team and customers love you along the way.”

Bryan Orr, HVAC School Podcast

“Nate Agentis cuts through the noise and delivers a no-nonsense, battle-tested playbook for tradesmen looking to build real businesses, not just survive the daily grind.”

Ready to Lead, Live, and Give Better?

Join Hope For The Trades and help build a community where tradespeople thrive, on the job, at home, and in life.

STARTING AT $9.99