Loading…
Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 217 episodes
Established thought leaders with verified media credentials.
The age-old excuse "we can't find good people" is busted by two business coaches, Brad Herda and Steve Doyle. Blue-Collar BS features the top blue-collar business owners, thought leaders, and experts to share strategies on attracting and retaining top talent across ALL generations--including Gen Z's (and why they should not be overlooked). Blue-Collar BS helps blue-collar business owners like you build a business that'll thrive for decades by turning that blue-collar bullsh*t into some blue-collar business solutions. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
Unknown Host hosts Blue-Collar BS, a business show with 217 episodes published.
This week on the show we're exploring something most business owners don't talk about the mental game. Brad's been writing about his golf experiences and how they directly parallel running a business. Not in a cute, surf
This week on the show we're talking about something that might be the most important thing you never thought about who you're spending time with. Jamar Jones wrote a book called "Change Your Circle, Change Your Life" bec
This week on the show we're discussing a real life example of how home service businesses operate when they don't have their systems dialed in. Without the proper CRM and real processes, you and your team are winging it.
A lot of younger workers are going through major organizational change for the first time. When leadership announces big shifts without spelling out what success looks like, they're left trying to figure it out on their
David Hewitt is one of the first guests we've had who's led teams across the world - China, Europe, Asia, and North America. This gives David a completely different perspective than many of us would have. One of the star
When uncertainty hits whether it's weather, natural disasters, or the unexpected how you respond reveals your leadership. We talk about what separates leaders who have plans from leaders who are making it up as they go.
Let's welcome Pat Riley onto the show this week. As an entrepreneur for years, Pat made a big pivot into working for someone else. That shift gives him a unique view from both the owner's and employee's side. This conver
We break away from our usual educational episodes to talk about what's actually going on in our lives. Steve's daughter is graduating, Brad's rebuilding a trailer, and the roasting begins immediately starting with Steve'
The trades can't find people. Employers know this. Yet most are still ghosting qualified applicants and ignoring an entire demographic that wants in. Zoey Bryant's story shows both problems at once young workers getting
Brad's Friday game night exists because he got uncomfortable during COVID and started networking. That group of strangers a travel agent, Microsoft expert, idea coach, and HR consultant became the friends now playing rid
Sam Goldberg swore he'd never work at the family business. A high school internship building packaging machines at Econocorp proved him wrong. What started as a summer job on the assembly floor turned into a passion that
Ann Ensenbach is back for her second appearance to share what's happened since moving Apex Group to the Carolinas. The company now has multiple locations and three divisions - manufacturing machining, research and develo
We weren't aware of ESOPs before this conversation, and chances are you haven't heard of them either. Employee Stock Ownership Plans can drastically change how you run your business and transform the lives of your employ
Daryl connects manufacturing, education, and workforce development helping companies across Ontario, Canada prepare for the future of skilled trades. Working for over 25 years as a tool and die maker showed him that most
Brian Hiatt started Dry Mountain unintentionally to disrupt the outdoor industry through additive manufacturing. He's solving real problems through small-batch production in an industry that hasn't truly innovated in dec
When we started this podcast back in 2021, we had no idea we'd reach 200 episodes with 133 amazing guests who shared their stories and expertise. The impact this show has had not just for us but for the guests who've con
Lauri Rollings worked as a lawyer for 20 years before ending up in trade associations completely by accident. A family member of a colleague was in need of emergency help with labor negotiations and she took the job not
What happens when the push for more revenue becomes the primary goal but there's no plan behind it and quality takes a backseat? We walk through scenarios that play out in businesses all the time. Sales brings in volume
Zach did everything he was supposed to do went to college, got the tech job, bought the house. Then one day he looked around and realized he couldn't fix a single thing without calling someone. That bothered him enough t
Brad's father recently passed away, inspiring us to take time to honor the everyday heroes who show up without seeking recognition the people who teach us the most important lessons without even realizing they're doing i
Matt Middendorp
Director of ESOP Consulting · VisionPoint Capital
1 appearance on this show
Bryce Harem
general manager · Central Paving
1 appearance on this show
Joe Kaye
Founder · Arlo Fulfilment
1 appearance on this show
Meaghan Ziemba
Mavens of Manufacturing
1 appearance on this show
Beth Carter
pediatric gastroenterologist and nutrition specialist · National Guardians Office
1 appearance on this show
Mike Finger
Exit Oasis
1 appearance on this show
Adam Goldman
entrepreneur, franchise expert, investor · Franchise Coach
1 appearance on this show
James Hatfield
Chief Revenue Officer · LiveSwitch Inc.
1 appearance on this show
Talmar Anderson
CEO & Founder · Boss HQ
2 appearances on this show
Coty Fournier
Professional Talent Development and Growth Strategist, Trainer, Workshopper, Speaker, and Author · Well Built Construction Consulting
1 appearance on this show
Brett King
world-renowned futurist, bestselling author, and fintech founder · Helmet Painter/Bespoke Design Studio
1 appearance on this show
Kyle Davies
Technical Officer (now Deputy Facility Manager) · CDW UK
1 appearance on this show
Sponsor detection runs nightly. Check back soon.
No public pitch examples yet for this show.
Generate your own personalised pitchBased on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:
Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.
Shows with the most semantically similar episode content. Pitch one, pitch all; producers cluster.
Blue-Collar BS has a verified contact on file. Create a free PitchCentric account to access it and generate a personalised pitch in seconds. Research at least 3 recent episodes first and lead with a specific angle that serves their business audience.
Blue-Collar BS is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under Business (careers) and has published 217 episodes.
Blue-Collar BS has published 217 episodes.
Blue-Collar BS regularly covers Business, Careers, Education. It sits in the Business category, with a careers focus.
Blue-Collar BS is accessible for guests with genuine business expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.
Blue-Collar BS hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.
Episodes of Blue-Collar BS average 31 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.
Our data rates Blue-Collar BS's guest bar at 80/100 (Premium tier). Established thought leaders with verified media credentials. Sign in to PitchCentric to see how your own Pod Score compares against this show.
Methodology. Booking Probability™ blends Listen Score, 30-day Virality, open-to-guests detection, and Apple ratings. Data refreshed every 60 minutes. Listen Score and Booking Probability are calculated by PitchCentric. Last enriched 5 days ago.