In this Episode our Host Mike Nelson Interviews Josh Jewett from Cole’s Collision. Some really great stories on growing a business from 0-90 employees with multiple locations and more! Definitely a don’t miss episode.
Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/MUCmeTQGtIg
Welcome to Blue Collar StartUp the podcast.
Our Mission is Simple: To facilitate the growth and development of Blue Collar businesses. We will showcase REAL Blue Collar businesses in interviews, and use these stories to help educate and empower the next generation of trades workers to become Blue Collar business owners.
1:17 No Choice but to be a car guy
1:50 Hudson Valley Mechanical Course
4:09 It’s a unique program
6:26 Starting a lifelong career
14:45 Cat Food and crackers
17:29 Hailstorm - A saving grace
21:09 Networking is working
24:00 ish - Growth through acquisition
26:55 - When things go south…
28:40 Trying to grow a business not kill a business
30:43 - Quadrupling the business
37:16 Growing or dying
37:53 Biggest Challenge
42:20 Mini Companies inside your company
45:22 Certifications
47:22 The mosaic basic things you need as a solid employee
47:38 Apprentice program
