His twenty years of experience owning and operating businesses in the construction industry have equipped speaker Shawn Van Dyke to develop the coaching programs and training systems he teaches his clients. Shawn's voice has emerged as an influential and trusted source of practical and profound business advice for contractors and other construction professionals.

Keynote speaker Shawn van Dyke is a fine homebuilding brand ambassador and contributor to The Journal of Light Construction, as well as, a featured presenter at industry trade shows and national events. His keynotes “Keep Craft Alive”, “Blue is the New Black”, and “Skill the Gap” offer unique perspectives on the current state of the trades. These keynotes discuss the issues of the labor shortage, the effect of artificial intelligence on the construction industry, and recruiting the next generation of skilled trade workers.

Shawn van Dyke is the Author of two books: The Paperwork Punch List: 28 Days to Streamline Your Construction Business and Profit First for Contractors: Transform Your Construction Business from a Cash­Eating Monster to a Money­Making Machine (Fall 2018).

He has developed an international following and client base by leveraging the power of social media, and best­selling authors Mark Schaefer (Known) and Richie Norton (the Power of Starting Something Stupid) have featured Shawn’s story in their works.

Shawn’s keynotes and seminars offer the audience a unique experience because he speaks their language. Whether employee, manager, executive, or owner, Shawn has been in their shoes. Keynote speaker Shawn van Dyke delivers practical, yet profound, insights and applications for his audiences because he believes their work matters, and he is on a mission to change the way the world views the trades.