Episode Overview
In this episode, your hosts Michael Nelson of Five Towers Media and Derek Foster of Daigle Cleaning Systems talk about their expectations and goals for the Blue Collar StartUp Podcast in 2025. They also dive deeper into Derek’s experience starting a business from scratch, sharing personal stories, lessons learned, challenges faced, and the mindset needed to grow something meaningful. It’s a real, honest conversation about beginnings, growth, and the entrepreneurial journey ahead.
Time Stamps
0:15 Excitement for 2025
1:03 Opening thoughts
5:28 Inspiring news from podcast listeners
6:40 First goal of 2025
8:29 More 2025 goals
9:51 Associate General Contractors and Curtis Lumber
12:10 The size of Daigle Cleaning Systems and how to handle it
19:55 Growing a business
21:47 Being a leader in uncharted territory
24:45 How does Michael approach setting goals
30:09 Derek’s decision to launch his business
33:32 Why cleaning?
34:58 Closing thoughts
Details
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Hosts
Mike Nelson and Derek Foster
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Runtime
35 mins, 45 secs
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Airing Date
Jan 8, 2025