Blue Collar Startup
Podcast
Welcome to the Blue Collar StartUp Podcast, where we dive into the journeys of real tradespeople who built successful businesses. Explore our episodes and get inspired by the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of Blue Collar entrepreneurs.
Latest Episodes
The Hidden Opportunities in Manufacturing | Blue Collar StartUp #138
In this episode of Blue Collar StartUp, Don Wiesenforth & Matt Grattan of the Center for Economic Growth (CEG) discuss manufacturing careers.
Escaping the Messy Middle in the Trades | Blue Collar StartUp #137
In this episode of Blue Collar StartUp, Brant Garrett of Sirius Plumbing & Air Conditioning shares the five stages of business growth.
No Experience. New Industry. Successful Concrete Business. | Blue Collar StartUp #136
Jeff Price, owner of Texas Slab Guys, shares how he left a white-collar career in finance to launch a scalable concrete business.
Most Popular Episodes
The Blueprint to Starting a Blue-Collar Business While Working Full-Time | Blue Collar StartUp #105
In episode 105 of Blue Collar StartUp, Mike & Derek break down Robert Kiyosaki’s Cashflow Quadrant for blue-collar workers.
Episode 53: One Man, One Plan – Zay Gets it Done
In this episode of Blue Collar StartUp, Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Zay DuPree, the one-man mastermind behind DuPree Heating & Cooling!
How to Build Trust in the Construction Industry | Blue Collar Startup #130
In episode 130 of Blue Collar StartUp, Mike Nelson and Derek Foster sit down with Denver Whetten of Degan Construction LLC.
The Pivot That Revolutionized Shepherd Communication & Security | Blue Collar StartUp #122
In episode 122 of Blue Collar StartUp, Mike and Derek sit down with Richard Ruzzo, who shares how he built Shepherd Communication & Security.
Escaping the Messy Middle in the Trades | Blue Collar StartUp #137
In this episode of Blue Collar StartUp, Brant Garrett of Sirius Plumbing & Air Conditioning shares the five stages of business growth.
The Importance of Growth Mindset | Blue Collar StartUp #93
In episode 93 of Blue Collar StartUp, Mike Nelson and Derek Foster sits down with Jason and Stacy Spector to explore growth mindset.