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Blue Collar Nation

Hosted by Eric and Larry · business · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

Eric and Larry of Super Tech University, supertechu.com, have years of blue collar service business ownership. They know, all too well, that running a blue collar business is not for the faint of heart. For that reason, the Blue Collar Nation Podcast is dedicated to making the lives blue collar service business better. With humor and an unfailing optimism, Larry and Eric invite guests from all areas to the blue collar world to share ideas and help owners run their businesses more effectively.

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What is Blue Collar Nation about?

Eric and Larry of Super Tech University, have years of blue collar service business ownership. They know, all too well, that running a blue collar business is not for the faint of heart. For that reason, the Blue Collar Nation Podcast is dedicated to making the lives blue collar service business better.

Who hosts Blue Collar Nation?

Blue Collar Nation is hosted by Eric and Larry. The show has published 322 episodes to date.

What has Blue Collar Nation covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The Sales System That Doubled Revenue: Josh Gillow’s Core 10 Playbook" (21 May 2026, 79 minutes), "Reviewing and Reprimanding Team Members" (14 April 2026, 22 minutes), and "A Strategy for a Challenged Tech" (31 March 2026, 19 minutes).

How often does Blue Collar Nation publish?

Blue Collar Nation publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 322 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Blue Collar Nation?

Booking probability for Blue Collar Nation is 52%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Blue Collar Nation requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Blue Collar Nation's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Blue Collar Nation?

The strongest fits for Blue Collar Nation are Business & Management Consulting. Blue Collar Nation has a business audience.

About the host

Eric and Larry hosts Blue Collar Nation, a business podcast with 322 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #321

    The Sales System That Doubled Revenue: Josh Gillow’s Core 10 Playbook

    May 21, 20261h 19mS8

    Most contractors don’t have a sales problem — they have a system problem. In this episode, Eric and Larry are joined by Josh Gillow, founder of YES Express and Master Plan Outdoor Living, who shares the painful sales...

  • Episode #320

    Reviewing and Reprimanding Team Members

    Apr 14, 202622 minS8

    In this episode of the Blue Collar Nation Podcast , Eric and Larry tackle one of the toughest—but most important—skills in running a home service business: having hard conversations with your team. From avoiding...

  • Episode #319

    A Strategy for a Challenged Tech

    Mar 31, 202619 minS8

    In this episode, Larry from Super Tech University breaks down a practical, no-nonsense system for handling difficult team members without letting emotions take over. If you’ve ever had an employee who’s underperforming...

  • Episode #318

    How to Train a Service Manager

    Mar 24, 202615 minS8

    Promoting your best technician into management sounds like the right move—until it backfires. In this episode, Eric and Larry break down the costly mistake of promoting based on loyalty instead of leadership fit, and...

  • Episode #317

    Creating Fruitful Meetings

    Mar 17, 202611 minS8

    In this episode of the Blue Collar Nation Podcast, Larry dives into a practical topic that every home service business owner faces: meetings. While meetings often get a bad reputation for being long and unproductive...

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  • Episode #316

    Managing a Business Development Representative

    Mar 10, 202625 minS8

    Building a strong referral network can be one of the most powerful ways to grow a service business—but it also comes with challenges many owners aren’t prepared for. In this episode, Eric and Larry dive into the...

  • Episode #315

    Accountability, Follow-Through, and the Why: The Leadership Shift Home Service Companies Can’t Ignore with Nate Cisney

    Feb 26, 20261h 4mS8

    On this episode of the Blue Collar Nation , Eric and Larry sit down with Nate Cisney and Stacy Sargent of Restoration Made Simple for a high-energy, no-fluff conversation about what actually moves the needle in home...

  • Episode #314

    5-Star Job-Site Conduct

    Feb 24, 202622 minS8

    In this episode of the Blue Nation Podcast, Eric and Larry break down the “theater of business” — the intentional, step-by-step approach to delivering five-star service before ever stepping inside a customer’s home...

  • Episode #313

    Operations Isn’t Paperwork — It’s the experience your customer feels.

    Feb 17, 202622 minS8

    In this episode of the Blue Collar Nation Podcast, Eric from Super Tech University takes the mic solo while Larry is off traveling. Eric dives deep into one of the most overlooked drivers of success in home service...

  • Episode #312

    High Performance Environments

    Feb 11, 202624 minS8

    Strong Environments. Strong Teams. Strong Outcomes. Building a high-performance culture starts with leadership—and it starts before the workday even begins. In this episode of the Blue Collar Nation Podcast, Eric and...

  • Episode #311

    Win the Morning, Win the Day | Home Service Business Systems & Leadership

    Jan 29, 202626 minS8

    Struggling with late starts, missing tools, and chaotic mornings in your home service business? In this episode of the Blue Collar Nation Podcast, Eric and Larry from Super Tech University break down the proven morning...

  • Episode #310

    Upping the Game in Home Services with Kayla McGowan

    Jan 22, 202656 minS8

    Larry and Eric sit down with Kayla McGowan, editor of R&R Magazine to discuss all matters within the trades and how getting the proper training for your team, industry networking, and exposure to the best practices of...

  • Episode #309

    Dress To Kill: How Uniforms and Grooming Affect Sales

    Jan 17, 202626 minS8

    In this episode, Larry and Eric break down the ins and outs of why how we present to clients matters to our bottom line. They go deep about dress codes, uniforms, grooming, and how to teach your team why looking good...

  • Episode #308

    Your team sucks, and its all your fault.

    Nov 28, 20251h 9mS7

    Hard Work Pays Off: from unemployed and broke to a business owner in 5 years. Claire Carreras has an amazing home service success story and message. As a professional musician, she decided to take a leap of faith and...

  • Episode #307

    From Injuries to Insurance: The Real Cost of Safety

    Sep 30, 202548 minS7

    Today Eric and Larry sit down with Eric Wick, founder of Safety Team Technologies. Eric breaks down how blue-collar companies can stop bleeding cash from preventable injuries and high workers’ comp. We get real about...

  • Episode #306

    Lighting the Way to Sales: Ryan Lee's Secrets for Selling Any Home Service

    Sep 19, 20251h 13mS7

    In this episode, Eric and Larry sit down with Ryan Lee - creator of the Lighting Secrets framework and one of the sharpest minds in service sales. Ryan built his reputation by showing contractors how to turn outdoor...

  • Episode #305

    Controlling Your Destiny: Being Creative To Create Business

    Aug 8, 202549 minS7

    In this episode, we sit down with the leadership team from One Tom Plumber to dig into how their business model works—and what service contractors can learn from it. Whether you're a restoration company, a plumbing...

  • Episode #304

    How Training One Tech Changed Everything: Levi Gain’s Super Tech Success Story

    Jul 10, 202549 minS7

    In this episode of the Blue Collar Nation Podcast, Eric and Larry sit down and have a conversation with Levi Gain, owner of Doug’s Carpet & Upholstery Care. Levi shares his journey from running a small, chaotic...

  • Episode #303

    Mastering Market Downturns: Sales, Strategy & Soft Skills with Jeff Jones of Violand Management

    Jun 26, 202546 minS7

    In this lively episode of Blue Collar Nation , Larry and Eric sit down with Jeff Jones—Director of Sales & Marketing and business coach at Violand Management—to unpack how trade businesses in the disaster restoration...

  • Episode #302

    Leading the Next Generation: Managing Gen Z in Home Services

    Jun 17, 202542 minS7

    Gen Z is changing the workforce - and that includes your home service team. They don't respond to fear-based leadership or "back in my day" lectures. In this episode, Eric and Larry break down how to effectively lead...

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