Andy Weins | SpeakerHub

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Bio

Through consulting, teaching, podcasting, and writing, Andy Weins is an enthusiastic supporter of Veterans, entrepreneurs, community engagement, individual empowerment, and the environment, and provides tactical advice to level up. True to his Wisconsin roots, he is a Midwest reality-check for anyone facing self-doubt. His speaking engagements use data-driven

methodologies and battle-tested experiences to give audiences practical takeaways.

Andy’s nearly two decades of military service includes service during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and continuing service as a U.S. Army Reserve Career Counselor. Outside of speaking, his ventures include Green Up Solutions (consulting), Camo Crew Responsible Junk Removal, and the Trash Talk Business Podcast (entrepreneurial conversations in the home services industry).

He has won numerous awards through the years, most recently being named a 2023 Waste360 “40 Under 40” member, which honors the next generation of leaders who are shaping the future of the waste and recycling industry, 2022 and 2023 Outstanding Business of the Year—Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business award at the Wisconsin Governor’s Annual Conference on Diverse Business Development, and Titan 100 award honoring the top 100 executives in Wisconsin. The Trash Talk Business podcast was ranked one of the top 10% most popular shows out of more than 3.4 million globally, by Listen Notes.

Current position (3)

President

Green up Solutions

Owner

Camo Crew Responsible Junk Removal

Army Reserves Career Counselor

US Army Reserves

Achievements (2)

Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal x 3

The Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM) is a Good Conduct Medal that is issued to a member of the United States Army Reserve.

Army Commendation Medal

The Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) is a mid-level award that is granted for consistent acts of heroism or meritorious service. The ARCOM is frequently given to enlisted members and junior officers as an end-of-tour award. The award is given by local commanders.

Degrees (2)

Associate's Degree, Supervisory Management

Milwaukee Area Technical College

2009 to 2011

BS Degree, Business and Management

Cardinal Stritch University

2012 to 2016

Presentations

Presentations (1)

The Language of Leaders

People choose to suffer. People choose to fail. People choose to give up. And it doesn’t have to be that way.

In this no-holds-barred workshop, author, Veteran, and entrepreneur Andy Weins reshapes perspectives to empower leaders at all levels.

The actionable strategies in The Language of Leaders are ideal
for individuals, teams, and strategic partners, improving communication with outside partners. This session covers:
- Reshaping language to find gratitude and opportunities in all
things
- Overcoming limiting self-beliefs to accomplish your goals
- How to get buy-in using a simple 3-step technique
- Finding your BHAG and understanding your first steps in the journey
- Developing your personal mantra

Attendees will walk away with a guide to their path forward, delivering outcomes they seek in their personal and professional lives.