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

Why Growth Means Hiring Before You Feel Ready | Blue Collar StartUp #143
Brianna Ford, Founder of All In Heating & Air, shares how she went from working at HVAC companies to launching her own business from nothing.

The Marketing Strategy Every Contractor Needs | Blue Collar StartUp #142
Crystal Williams, Co-Founder of Lemon Seed Marketing, shares practical advice on contractor branding, business naming, and community.

How Anchor Heating & Air Rebuilt to $8M From $2,000 | Blue Collar StartUp #141
Stephanie Postell of Anchor Heating & Air Conditioning joins Blue Collar StartUp to share how she built an $8 million company from $2,000.
Most Popular Episodes
How Anchor Heating & Air Rebuilt to $8M From $2,000 | Blue Collar StartUp #141
Stephanie Postell of Anchor Heating & Air Conditioning joins Blue Collar StartUp to share how she built an $8 million company from $2,000.
Why Growth Means Hiring Before You Feel Ready | Blue Collar StartUp #143
Brianna Ford, Founder of All In Heating & Air, shares how she went from working at HVAC companies to launching her own business from nothing.
The Marketing Strategy Every Contractor Needs | Blue Collar StartUp #142
Crystal Williams, Co-Founder of Lemon Seed Marketing, shares practical advice on contractor branding, business naming, and community.
Why Contractors Need to Put Their Pricing Online in 2026 | Blue Collar StartUp #140
Paul Redman, President of Contractor Commerce, joins Blue Collar StartUp to discuss how AI and online shopping are reshaping the trades.
Simple Marketing for Blue Collar Businesses | Blue Collar StartUp #126
In episode 126 of Blue Collar StartUp, co-hosts Michael Nelson and Derek Foster sit down to talk about marketing for blue-collar businesses.
Episode 4: Jamie Magur (Troy Grooming Company)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Jamie Magur from Troy Grooming Company.













































































































































