Special Guest
Mike Rowe
Mike Rowe is a writer, narrator, producer, recording artist, Emmy-Award winning TV Host, New York Times Best Selling author, and the CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation. As the creator and host of the iconic TV series Dirty Jobs, Mike is best-known as “the dirtiest man on TV,” but his true calling is storytelling. From Somebody’s Gotta Do It to Returning the Favor, The Story Behind the Story, Six Degrees, and The Way I Heard It, Mike continues to tap the country on the shoulder and say, “These are people you should know.” In his role as a perpetual apprentice, Mike has highlighted hundreds of workers in dozens of essential industries. His foundation has awarded millions of dollars in work ethic scholarships, and his commitment to reinvigorate the skilled trades is unrivaled.
A Fireside Chat on AI, Labor, and What's Ahead for the Trades
At MX Summit 2026, we’re bringing one of the most recognizable voices in skilled labor to the stage. Mike Rowe, best known for Dirty Jobs and his advocacy for the trades, will join Property Meld’s VP of Operations and AI Enablement, Aaron Seaholm, for a candid fireside chat on one of the biggest questions facing our industry right now:
What does AI actually mean for labor and the trades?
Mike has spent years championing the value of hard work and skilled labor, while Aaron is leading the charge on how AI can be applied in real, practical ways inside property maintenance operations. Together, they’ll unpack the tension and opportunity between technology and the workforce that keeps properties running.
Expect a grounded, honest discussion on:
- Why the skilled labor shortage isn’t going away and how AI fits into that reality
- Where AI can support the trades without replacing them
- How to balance efficiency with craftsmanship and human expertise
- What the future of work looks like for the next generation entering the trades
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2025 MX Summit Keynote Speaker
Sharon Lechter is internationally recognized as a financial literacy expert, keynote speaker and business mentor. She is a 5 time New York Times Bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and enjoyed a 35 year career as a licensed CPA. She has advised two US Presidents on the topic of financial literacy.
Sharon co-authored the international bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad and 14 other books in the Rich Dad series. In 2008, when the economy crashed, she was asked by the Napoleon Hill Foundation to help re-energize the teachings of Napoleon Hill. Her best-selling Think and Grow Rich books with the Foundation include Three Feet from Gold, Outwitting the Devil, Think and Grow Rich for Women and Success and Something Greater. She is also featured in the movie Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy and on the national television series World’s Greatest Motivators.
In 2021, Sharon’s title, Exit Rich was released to support entrepreneurs in building value and scalability in their businesses so they can be in the position of greatest potential. Her newest title, How Money Works for Women was released in cooperation with WealthWave Media, a leading publisher of financial education materials in support of women taking control of their financial wellbeing.
