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Blue Collar Startup

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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 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.

30 Years of Building Luxury: Jim Sasko’s Journey with Teakwood | Blue Collar StartUp #121

In episode 121 of Blue Collar StartUp, Mike and Derek sit down with Jim Sasko, founder and president of Teakwood Builders.

Discipline, Leadership & Building a 100-Year Company | Blue Collar StartUp #120

In episode 120 of Blue Collar StartUp, Mike and Derek sit down with Rick Engelhart of Peckham Industries to talk about leadership & safety.

Most Popular Episodes

In episode 121 of Blue Collar StartUp, Mike and Derek sit down with Jim Sasko, founder and president of Teakwood Builders.

In episode 120 of Blue Collar StartUp, Mike and Derek sit down with Rick Engelhart of Peckham Industries to talk about leadership & safety.

In episode 122 of Blue Collar StartUp, Mike and Derek sit down with Richard Ruzzo, who shares how he built Shepherd Communication & Security.

In episode 123 of Blue Collar StartUp, host Derek Foster sits down with Josh Jewett for an in-depth conversation on owning Lazzaro’s Autobody.

In episode 119 of Blue Collar StartUp, Mike and Derek sit down with William Day, project manager at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

In episode 111 of Blue Collar StartUp, hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster break down Part Two of the Cashflow Quadrant.