Get signed up for our upcoming Blue Collar Boot Camp https://www.bluecollarinsiders.com/ What happens when someone asks for a discount? How can you afford to give your work away? What does a 'Promotion' cost you in marketing? These questions and more are answered this week as I give examples, tangents and damn good reason to stop giving discounts.
Get your tickets for the Strategic Growth Accelorator on August 22nd in Houston. The book referenced in this episode is The Wisdom Of The Bullfrog by Admiral William H McRaven. Taking on the responsibility of a leader is simple but difficult. But what does it mean? "When in command, command." Be decisive, be confident and be passionate.
Back on the mic is Nate! We discuss a gift that arrived, the new acquisition and how too often employees will complain that systems feel too corporate.
Get your ticket for our Stragic Growth Accelerator. We are having a collaborative 1 Day event in Houston, TX on August 22. Get to the website thetradesmanexperience.com to get your seat! Why do always think that the next thing will be easier? Or why we think this will solve all our problems. The truth is you have to get better at picking what problem you want to solve.
Check out this conversation from our monthly MasterMind - The Workshop.
Two things can play havoc on your business, being everything to everybody and allowing your clients to use your business as a 0% bank. This week we introduce some new directions of The Tradesman Experience, talk about some expansion of Battle Born Welding and what happens when you become a bank for your clients.
Early bird registration is just $297 if you sign up by May 31st—space is limited, so reserve your spot today. The Strategic Growth Accelerator Event Website Link: https://www.wolfdenevents.com/ The Strategic Growth Accelerator Event Invitation Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strategic-growth-accelerator-tickets-1303026911569?aff=oddtdtcreator The Strategic Growth Accelerator Event Sponsorship Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1304634088679?aff=oddtdtcreator The Strategic Growth Accelerator H...
Today I sit down with Bob Turner, founder of Summit Coaching & Consulting. We dive into all things coaching in this conversation. We talk about Bob's story, some of his accomplishmenst and where the trades are headed.
After a few weeks, we are back on the mics! We discuss Nate's interview on Bourbon & Ballistics podcast, his trip to Breckenridge, where business is headed, the common difficulties of being in business and why you shouldn't take yourself so serious.
Why is fitness a staple in success? It impacts our relationships, our career, our mental health and our confidence. This week I sit down with someone that inspires me to do better and this guy is the real deal. Travis and I discuss fitness through the lense of imperfections and failures, but also through the positvie impacts of doing the work.
Stop avoiding success and equip yourself to win!! Join our webinar Lead Better Make More on April 16th or 22nd, then get signed up for our next Blue Collar Boot Camp on April 23rd and change your team, your business and your profits in 12 weeks!! https://www.trupros.com/bootcamp-signup
Most of us don't like sales. Mostly because we don't understand it, we try to sell out of our own wallet and we don't ask the right questions. This week I sit down with Trenton Wisecup, an expert in the roofing industry and his gift is sales. Check out this episode and Trenton on social media.
Everybody wants what everybody else has regardless of the effort. This week Greg Giroux and I discuss the frustrations in business when the poor performers want a participation trophy.
What is the metric of being the best in business? Most of the time is a combination of self serving metrics that create the perception of greatness. Honestly, being different is what sets you apart from the crowd. This week Nate and I discuss culture, leadership, being different and what maturity in business can afford you.
What does every compan and team need to get to the next level? A lightning rod in their company. Check out this episode to find out what a 'Catalyst' is and why you need one.
Our first ever outside podcast with a couple cigars. This week Nate and I sit down in person to discuss the 3 days of evaluation and training with Battle Born Welding, what the future holds and a genuine conversation back and forth while the dogs run around in the background.
Owner is not a role is the company and Leadership is not a job. Too often these two are confused with each other. So what's the difference?
Instead of targeting leaders in this episode, I put my focus on EMPLOYEES. And let me just warn you, IT IS NOT KIND!! But my plan is to create conversation within yourself and the company you work for. GSDMF
The silent killer of Leadership.
Too often we downplay hard work and claim we should only work smarter. This week we dive into what this should look like.
This week I sit down my friend and business partner Greg Giroux. If you haven't read the book Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell, you will by the end of this conversation. As a small business owner we wear multiple hats, often times too many hats. So how do we get through that? Join in as we discuss the book, our tactics and the difficulties of delegating.
Are leaders born or made? Join me this week as I sit down with my old friend BJ Jones, as he shares lessons learned from childhood, being a Combat Marine, law enforcement and becoming a Christian.
Often it's not the big things that kill a business, it's a bunch of small things.
Another hear has passed. This week Nate and I discuss some of the lessons learned and mindset changes as we roll into 2025.
What is the current state of AI in the service industries? This week I set down with Charlie Felker with Free 2 Grow and we discuss the gains, benefits, pros and cons of using AI in your business. Check them out at free-2-grow.com
Don't be seduced by Mental Masturbation!!
Happy Holidays everyone!! This week I am resharing another one of my favorite episodes. We orginally launched this back in 2023 and it still comes up in conversation. Also, we are taking a couple weeks off of recording for the holidays and will be back in full swing after the first of the year. Thanks for listening!! What happens when you over work your top performers? Join us this week as we discuss performance punishment, how to recognize it and what to do to correct it. @thetradesmanexperienc...
Happy Holidays everyone!! This week I am resharing one of my favorite episodes. We orginally launched this back in 2022 and it still comes up in conversation. Also, we are taking a couple weeks off of recording for the holidays and will be back in full swing after the first of the year. Thanks for listening!! What if you were the best customer?? This is a question we rarely ask ourselves, yet we hope and want our customers to always be on their best behavior. This week we share what we think bei...
What is the biggest mistake leaders make??
