Best Ryan Koch Podcasts (2024)

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Brand Your Biz for Big Impact 34:30

7h ago34:30

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BlueCollar.CEO – Robert Keefer is the Co-founder and CEO of Kongify, a home service branding agency. He has built million-dollar home service companies from the ground up. Robert’s mission is to make high-quality branding accessible to smaller businesses. In this week’s episode, Ryan talks with Robert about all things branding for home service comp…

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Create an Unforgettable Brand With Ryan Chute 43:52

4h ago43:52

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BlueCollar.CEO – Ryan Chute is the Managing Partner of Wizard of Ads®, a branding agency for service-based businesses. He is also the Co-founder of Cognoscenti Syndicate, where he invests in residential home service companies, professional service businesses, and real estate. As a marketing and sales expert, Ryan works with entrepreneurs to 4x thei…

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The $0 to $75M Story of Aaron Gaynor's Eco Plumbers 41:11

1d ago41:11

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BlueCollar.CEO – Aaron Gaynor is the Founder and CEO of Eco Plumbers, which recently expanded to include heating, cooling, and electrical services. After his first contracting company collapsed during the 2007 financial crisis, he trained in green plumbing techniques and built a plumbing company using innovative products like tankless water heaters…

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89 Alliance of Civic Technologists 🏛️💻 37:19

1d ago37:19

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We're joined by Christopher Whitaker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherwhitaker/), Executive Director of the Alliance of Civic Technologists (ACT) (https://www.civictechnologists.org/) to talk about the organization and it's upcoming membership drive. ACT seeks to fill the vacuum left by the sunsetting of the old Code for America Brigade Netw…

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88 Humans of Public Service 31:14

19d ago31:14

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We're joined by Brian Whittaker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bwhtt/) to talk about their work with Humans of Public Service (https://humansofpublicservice.org/). A non-profit that shares the human stories of public servants.Music Credit: Tumbleweeds by Monkey WarholBy Ryan Koch

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#29 An Ice Axe To The Bicep 41:02

6d ago41:02

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Aaron Mulkey shares information about The Cookeout Ice Festival and Wyoming Ice Festival events. They have an incredible lineup up of speakers at these two events. Aaron then shares a story about exploration and an Ice Axe he took through the bicep during an ice climbing fall many years ago deep in the backcountry. We also take time to remember Mic…

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Turn Your Call Center Into a Profit Center With Brigham Dickinson 40:22

8d ago40:22

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BlueCollar.CEO – Brigham Dickinson is the Founder and President of Power Selling Pros, a leader in customer service and call handler training. As a CSR coach, he has coached over 900 CSRs in the US, Canada, and Australia. Brigham is also the author of Pattern for Excellence, Something to Give, and Patterned after Excellence. In this episode, Ryan a…

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The Importance of Celebrating Wins With Your Team With Chris Koch 38:31

15d ago38:31

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BlueCollar.CEO – Chris Koch is a Head Coach and Trainer at BDR (Business Development Resources), a premier provider of business training and coaching services. He coaches and consults HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other home service contractors. With over 25 years of HVAC and plumbing industry experience, Chris founded a startup, completed two ac…

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87 Crowdstrike Outage 10:09

1M ago10:09

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Our host Ryan Koch (https://linkedin.com/in/kochryan) gives a quick briefing about the Crowdstrike outage. We talk about why you should care about it, what happened, as well as a couple of lessons we can take from the event.### Resources and Shoutouts:- [Cost Estimate](https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/21/business/crowdstrike-outage-cost/index.html)- [Wh…

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#28 "Beyond The Surface: Who is Aaron Mulkey" 57:38

25d ago57:38

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Who is Aaron Mulkey? I figured it was time to go beyond the surface of my life. Like just about anyone I have struggled in life multiple times. I have lost, loved, fallen and escaped life when I needed to disconnect from reality. Climbing and Kayaking kept me alive in my darkest times, but I was incredibly lucky. Attempting to find balance between …

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From Blue Collar to Big Impact: Rooter Hero’s Rise With John Akhoian 38:11

22d ago38:11

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BlueCollar.CEO – John Akhoian is the Founder and CEO of Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, where certified, licensed, and insured plumbers use state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and repair maintenance issues. He is also the author of Creating 99 Millionaires and The Secret to Real Wealth. In the latest episode, Ryan and John discuss how the simple ac…

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Use Financing Options to Grow Your Revenue With Richard Willard 24:42

1M ago24:42

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BlueCollar.CEO – Richard Willard is the Vice President of Customer Success at Authority Brands, which includes 16 leading home service franchisors, including BuyMax, a company that provides buying rights, networking, and exclusive products to home service businesses. Richard is also the VP of Customer Success at BuyFin, a consumer financing company…

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Leading Through Chaos: Reimagining a Plumbing Business With Mary Geiger 34:25

1M ago34:25

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BlueCollar.CEO – Mary Geiger is the Owner and President of All About the Pipes Plumbing, an award-winning plumbing contractor in Charlotte, NC. After working as an accountant for her ex-husband’s HVAC business, she founded All About the Pipes in 2017. Mary also volunteers for various charitable organizations for those less fortunate. In today’s epi…

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#27 A Fear Of Not Trying - Sarah Hueniken 1:32:48

2M ago1:32:48

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This is a super powerful conversation with Sarah Hueniken who has been a driving force in the Ice and Mixed Climbing community for many years. She is one of the strongest winter athletes I know and one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Sarah shares some of her secrets to her success and how she navigates fear and risk. We also chat about acc…

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Cultivating Success: The Power of People in Home Services With Ryan Matthews 31:08

2M ago31:08

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BlueCollar.CEO – Ryan Matthews is the Owner of MyGuy Plumbing & Drain, a family-owned and operated residential plumbing company in Toms River, NJ. He has been providing high-quality plumbing and HVAC services to residential and commercial clients since 2018. With a master plumbing license and over 10 years of experience in the field, Ryan installs,…

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From Slinging Pizzas to Slinging HVAC Systems With Junior Marte 28:05

2M ago28:05

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BlueCollar.CEO – Junior Marte is the Owner of Hamptons Air, a leading provider of HVAC services in the Hamptons, New York. With over 20 years of industry experience, Junior and his team have built a reputation for delivering reliable and high-quality heating and cooling services to clients. He began working at his dad’s pizza shop before transition…

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#26 The Ice Monster Is Born "Hydra" 1:26:37

2M ago1:26:37

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History is made with the introduction of the "Many-Headed Beast" The Black Diamond Hydra ice climbing tool. I sit down with ice and alpine climbing legends Will Gadd and Jackson Marvell along with the incredible design and engineering team at Black Diamond, Sean Dunlop, Derek Gustafson and Jeremy Stack. This is a first of its kind conversation abou…

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From 8 Trucks to 8 Figures in 8 Years 45:17

2M ago45:17

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John Wilson is the President of Wilson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electric, the second-largest home services provider in Northeast Ohio. He has grown the company to $26 million in revenue in eight years. John is also the host of the Owned & Operated podcast, which shares growth stories of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC companies. Follow John o…

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Fleet Cards Reimagined: The Coast Pay Revolution With Daniel Simon 26:58

2M ago26:58

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BlueCollar.CEO – Daniel Simon is the Founder and CEO of Coast, a fleet card and expense management platform. As a venture-backed entrepreneur and C-suite executive, he co-founded Bread, a data-driven tech payments company that was acquired by Alliance Data Systems. Daniel focuses on building effective products and high-performing teams. In today’s …

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#25 Mountain Philosophy - Connor Koch 1:34:54

3M ago1:34:54

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Connor Koch is a mountain endurance athlete rooted in the Rockies. His climbing career has been shaped by fast and light pushes on the Colorado 14ers, technical Teton and Montana high points, and ski descents from the granite giants of the Sierra. While comfortable on any medium, Connor is most inspired by long days with nothing but a small pack an…

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Andrew Manning’s Insane Secret of Success 30:28

3M ago30:28

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BlueCollar.CEO – Andrew Manning is the Owner of Backup Plumbing in La Grange, Kentucky. As a master plumber, he has spent the past six years scaling his business from the ground up. In this episode, Ryan and Andrew talk about Andrew’s best-kept secret to business growth. Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, mor…

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From Plumber to CEO: The Bizzy-B Story With Lance Ford 33:18

3M ago33:18

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BlueCollar.CEO – Lance Ford is the Owner of Bizzy-B Plumbing, an award-winning residential plumbing service company. With over 18 years of experience in the plumbing industry, he served an apprenticeship for five years before becoming a CEO. In this week’s episode, Ryan and Lance discuss how Lance transitioned from a plumber to a CEO. Blue Collar C…

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#24 The Time Is Now- Training for ice climbing 1:09:29

3M ago1:09:29

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The time is now to start training for your winter season. I sit down with Seth Keena to talk about the Ice Climbing training plan he and I put together with Evoke Endurance. Seth is a full time coach at Evoke Endurance and started mentoring under legend Scott Johnston in 2015. Seth is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to training and how the body…

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Multi-Generational Impact With Curtis Duncan 36:45

3M ago36:45

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BlueCollar.CEO – Curtis Duncan is the Owner and CEO of Quality Home HVAC, a family-owned company specializing in residential service and dual-fuel heat pump installations. Curtis and his wife Candace have propelled the company to over 60% year-over-year growth. Having transitioned from digital marketing and sales, he brings a unique perspective to …

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Seizing the American Dream: How to Build a Home Service Empire With Obed Guzman 27:51

3M ago27:51

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BlueCollar.CEO – Obed Guzman is the Owner and CEO of Alma HVAC Inc., a premier provider of HVAC solutions for commercial buildings. As a first-generation immigrant from Mexico, Obed and his wife Alma moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, and founded Alma HVAC Inc. to give back to the community. As a senior HVAC technician, he has over 25 years of exp…

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#23 Alone In The Mountains- Kelly Halpin 1:35:38

4M ago1:35:38

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Kelly Halpin grew up in Jackson WY with the Tetons and National Forest as her playground. She has made a name for herself in the world of mountain running by taking on massive mountain ranges solo and unsupported. It's not a trail that sets her path, It's the ridge ahead that has led her to set a number of FKT records in some of the most remote spo…

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3 Ways to Refocus Your Business on Your Greatest Asset: The Technician With Aaron Salow 30:00

4M ago30:00

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BlueCollar.CEO – Aaron Salow is the Founder and CEO of XOi Technologies, a digital field service tool for the trades industry. He founded the company to close the gap in skilled trades workers, fostering rapid growth for businesses. Inspired by his father’s career in the blue-collar industry, Aaron has worked as an entrepreneur and employee in manu…

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How To Solve People Problems 31:39

4M ago31:39

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BlueCollar.CEO – Dave MacDonald is the Owner and Founder of Better Together Group, a group of staffing companies that provide specialized recruiting services for clients and personalized services for job-seekers. The companies include Revolution Staffing, Essential Staffing, and Help Unlimited, each serving specialized markets and demographics. In …

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How Changing Your Mindset Can Grow Your Business 38:24

4M ago38:24

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BlueCollar.CEO – Sandy Papavero is the Director of Sales and Marketing at CEO Warrior, a membership dedicated to teaching plumbers, electricians, contractors, and HVAC technicians to lead and scale their businesses. As a certified life coach, visionary entrepreneur, and hypnotherapist specializing in T.I.M.E techniques, Sandy works with professiona…

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#22 Self Medicated- With Ryan Vachon 1:30:50

4M ago1:30:50

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Meet Ryan Vachon, a seasoned climate scientist and geochemist with a Ph.D. earned in 2006. For over 15 years, Ryan's research has taken him across Greenland, Alaska, the Andes, and the Himalayas, studying the impacts of climate change. Beyond his academic achievements, Ryan is an accomplished climber across all disciplines, known for putting up num…

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Exploring the Hidden Side of Home Inspections With Matthew Query 37:03

4M ago37:03

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BlueCollar.CEO – Matthew Query is the Owner and Lead Inspector at Freedom Home Services, a home inspection business based in South Carolina. With over 15 years of experience in residential construction, warranty, and internal quality inspections, he holds a South Carolina Residential Builder license, is a licensed home inspector in North Carolina, …

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How To Grow Your Business Ethically With Gus Puga 29:40

4M ago29:40

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BlueCollar.CEO – Gus Puga is the Owner and CEO of Airstream Services, which offers electrical, heating, and AC repair in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. After moving to Tennessee from Southern California in 2005, Gus transitioned out of the automotive industry and founded Airstream Services to offer ethical service and build long-term client relationships…

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86 Thinking at Systems Scale 56:07

5M ago56:07

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We're joined by Greg Jordan-Detamore (https://www.gregjd.com/) to talk about digital services in operations, how applying civic tech practices happen where resources are constrained, and overcoming differing language choices.Resources and Shoutouts:- Greg's substack (https://civicinsighter.com/)- Recoding America (book) (https://www.goodreads.com/b…

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The Crazy Fast Growth of This HVAC Startup 35:51

5M ago35:51

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BlueCollar.CEO – Dalton Hadley and Zach Jones are the Owners of Air Support Heating and Cooling, an HVAC provider in Louisville, Kentucky. In just one year, they scaled the business from zero to $1.5 million. Now in their second year of business, the pair manages operations in multiple locations. Dalton has experience in HVAC management, installati…

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#21 Steve House- A Wealth Of Knowledge and Experience 2:19:07

5M ago2:19:07

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Steve House is a highly accomplished alpinist known for his bold and groundbreaking ascents in the world of alpine climbing. With a career spanning several decades, House has established himself as one of the most influential climbers of his generation. His notable achievements include numerous first ascents in remote and challenging mountain range…

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The 7 Powers of a Scalable Home Service Business With Al Levi 34:04

5M ago34:04

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BlueCollar.CEO – Al Levi is the CEO and Consultant at The 7-Power Contractor, a business consulting and training firm that has helped hundreds of service and installation-based contracting businesses streamline their operations. He is also the author of The 7-Power Contractor, which includes seven principles for business success. After working more…

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The Original Architect of ServiceTitan’s Pricebook Pro With Andy Wyatt 31:59

5M ago31:59

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BlueCollar.CEO – Andy Wyatt is the Founder of WyattWorks Plumbing, a family-owned business providing fast, reliable, and same-day plumbing services. He began his journey in the trades 43 years ago, working alongside a master plumber. Andy is also the original software architect of PricebookPro. In today’s episode, Ryan and Andy talk about how Andy …

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Business Management Software: The Key to Operational Success With Paul Carmody 28:37

5M ago28:37

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BlueCollar.CEO – Paul Carmody is the President of Successware, an industry-leading business management software provider for home service companies. With more than 20 years of experience as a senior executive, he has worked in the SaaS, internet infrastructure, supply chain, and manufacturing industries. Before Successware, Paul served as the COO o…

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Learning From Failure Leads to MultiMillion-Dollar Growth With Josh Moryl 35:47

6M ago35:47

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BlueCollar.CEO – Josh Moryl is the Owner of JM Mechanical, which provides top-notch furnace and air conditioning repairs, as well as plumbing and electrical services. With over 15 years of experience in the HVAC industry, he became a master at the craft while working as a technician before founding JM Mechanical to provide honest, customer-centric,…

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Innovation and Service-Based Leadership With Matt Stone 27:36

6M ago27:36

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BlueCollar.CEO – Matt Stone is the President of Stone Heating and Air, which specializes in residential and commercial AC and heating repair and maintenance. With over 30 years of experience in construction, he is also the Owner and President of Pressure Point Roofing, LLC. Matt founded Stone Heating and Air to provide superior service and enhanced…

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Starting out With Nothing To Becoming a Multimillion-Dollar Business With Nikki Bridge 27:41

6M ago27:41

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BlueCollar.CEO – Nikki Bridge is the Owner of Viking Heating & Air Conditioning, which offers full-service heating and cooling repairs, installation, tune-ups, maintenance, and more. She and her husband started the business with nothing before scaling it to a multimillion-dollar company. In this episode, Ryan and Nikki talk about how to scale perso…

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Rebranding as a Mission-Driven Company and Firing Yourself Too Early With Thomas Mathisen 28:29

6M ago28:29

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BlueCollar.CEO – Thomas Mathisen is the President and Managing Partner of Tommy Cool Air, a full-service heating and cooling contractor. He founded the company in 1994 to bring homes and businesses quality and reliable services. Serving the Corpus Christi area, Tommy Cool Air specializes in servicing and installing complete heating and air systems,…

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Leadership & Grit: Personal Insights From Stephen Akian 33:04

6M ago33:04

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BlueCollar.CEO – Stephen Akian is the Owner of Akian Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning. As a Master Plumber and Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD), he has experience in commercial plumbing and HVAC. Akian Plumbing was voted “Best of the Best” by Market Surveys of America, and the company’s five-star reviews and loyal client base demonstrate a …

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Hidden Figures: How This NCAA Basketball Coach Is Disrupting the Trades With Khadija J Head 34:25

6M ago34:25

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BlueCollar.CEO – Khadija J Head is the CEO of Head’s Plumbing Sales and Service, Inc., the oldest black-owned, full-service plumbing company in the state of Georgia. As a certified Women-Owned Small Business and Minority Business Enterprise, Head’s Plumbing provides professional plumbing services for commercial, state, local, and federal clients. W…

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6 Hiring Myths That Are Ruining Your Recruiting (Probably) With Paul Sanneman 36:29

6M ago36:29

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BlueCollar.CEO – Paul Sanneman is the Founder and President of Contractor Staffing Source, which provides full-cycle construction staffing services. As a serial entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience, he has founded several coaching companies and has consulted more than 400 construction companies. He is passionate about coaching and helping …

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How a Creator Is Redefining the Landscaping Industry With Monique Allen 39:35

7M ago39:35

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BlueCollar.CEO – Monique Allen is the CEO and Creative Director of The Garden Continuum, a landscape firm that focuses on the complete lifecycle of landscaping projects. As a regenerative business coach, she strives to improve land, lives, and professional satisfaction through Life-Scaping and compassionate business-building. Monique is also a land…

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Get a CPA That Knows Your Business With Brett Neal 34:01

7M ago34:01

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BlueCollar.CEO – Brett Neal, CPA is the Owner of High Velocity Accounting, which helps HVAC business owners understand their finances to build profitable companies. As a consultant and advisor to home service businesses, he helps entrepreneurs manage bookkeeping and accounting services to scale and nurture their teams. Brett also works with CRMs li…

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Tactics To Grow Your Business During Shoulder Season 34:16

7M ago34:16

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BlueCollar.CEO – Michael Moorhouse is the President of Mosquito Shield, which provides residential and commercial customers with professional mosquito and pest control services. Having started as the branch manager of the company’s flagship office before advancing to president, he has grown alongside the franchise. Michael continues Mosquito Shield…

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#20 Bloody Ice 1:25:01

7M ago1:25:01

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I sit down with Dan Vastyan and Chris Guyer to talk about all things that have happened in the last couple months from Post Holing 10 hours into a climb, a First Ascent, Alaska and Bloody Ice.By Coldfear

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How A. Fagundes Grew From Chuck-In-A-Truck to Multi-Million Dollar Powerhouse With Al Fagundes 24:23

7M ago24:23

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BlueCollar.CEO – Al Fagundes is the Owner and President of A. Fagundes Plumbing & Heating Inc., a family-owned and operated business that has been offering high-quality workmanship in Massachusetts since 2003. As a Master Plumber, Al is skilled in troubleshooting heating and AC systems and strives to maximize customer satisfaction. In today’s episo…

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