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 Electrical Contractor Reinventing Company Culture | Blue Collar StartUp #131
In episode 130 of Blue Collar StartUp, Mike Nelson and Derek Foster sit down with Denver Whetten of Degan Construction LLC.
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.
HVAC Business Growth Strategies That Work | Blue Collar Startup #129
In episode 129 of Blue Collar StartUp, Mike Nelson and Derek Foster sit down with Lawrence Castillo to talk about scaling an HVAC business.
Most Popular Episodes
The Electrical Contractor Reinventing Company Culture | Blue Collar StartUp #131
In episode 130 of Blue Collar StartUp, Mike Nelson and Derek Foster sit down with Denver Whetten of Degan Construction LLC.
How Better Onboarding Creates Better Employees | Blue Collar StartUp #132
In episode 132 of Blue Collar StartUp, Mike Nelson and Derek Foster sit down with Bill Tansey Jr. of The OpEx Shop to discuss onboarding.
How a Father-Son Team Built a $25M Trade Business | Blue Collar Startup #128
In episode 128 of Blue Collar StartUp, Scott Sypniewski & Scott Sypniewski Jr. share how they built SSLLC Plumbing into a $25M+ business.
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.
Define the Problem, Fix the Fire | Blue Collar StartUp #127
In episode 127 of Blue Collar StartUp, hosts Mike and Derek sit down with Bill Tansey to discuss how to bring structure to a chaotic business.
Episode 71: Finding your Spark with Mason Lord
In Episode 71 of Blue Collar StartUp, Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Mason Lord, founder of Hudson Valley Preservation and Trades Up.