For Professionals in Transition
AI is reshaping white-collar work at a pace no one predicted. CollarShift gives you a structured path to a career that's durable, autonomous, and ultimately — yours to own.
Your Journey
Spend 3 real days with a vetted artisan in your city. Experience the work, the culture, and the potential before making any commitment.
Try firstA structured hybrid program — online theory + hands-on practice. Built with master tradespeople. Leads to a nationally recognized certification.
Get certifiedEnter a real, operating business as a paid team member. Work alongside your mentor, earn while you learn, and build leadership experience.
Earn & learnWhen your mentor retires, you're first in line. CollarShift facilitates the acquisition — legal, financial, and operational support included.
Your businessLaunch Trades
Critical shortage nationwide. 6–24 month training. High demand in every city. Solo businesses everywhere ready for succession.
550,000 plumber shortage projected by 2027. Recession-proof. Strong recurring revenue from maintenance contracts.
Fastest path to ownership (3–6 months training). Low acquisition costs. Thousands of retiring boomer owners nationally.
Infrastructure boom creating massive demand. Longer training (4–5 years) but highest income ceiling.
1–2 year training. Every city has retiring shop owners. EV transition creating new demand for skilled hands.
Strong margins, project variety, and some of the most profitable succession opportunities in the trades sector.
Thousands of retiring independent florists across the US with loyal local clientele and no succession plan. Low acquisition cost, high community value.
Artisan bread and local bakeries are booming. Many owner-operators are retiring with established customer bases and real estate leases ready to transfer.
Custom cake studios and pastry shops are highly profitable niche businesses. Short training path, strong margins, and growing demand for artisan confectionery.
Common Questions
None whatsoever. The 3-day immersion is specifically designed for complete beginners. We match you with trades suited to your background and interests.
No pressure. Services 1, 2, and 3 stand on their own. Many professionals use CollarShift to simply find a more durable, hands-on career — ownership is an option, not a requirement.
The 6-month certification program is priced at $2,500–$4,500 for individuals. If your employer partners with CollarShift, it may be fully covered as part of a transition package.
CollarShift connects you with your mentor's business and facilitates the transaction. We partner with financing specialists. You pay a success fee only when a deal closes — 3–5% of the transaction value.
Ready to explore a career that's durable, autonomous, and yours to own.
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