The Hard Truth About Success: Avoid These Career Pitfalls
Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast
Release Date: 02/14/2025
From Startup Struggles to Millionaire Mindset
Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast
They started in the van, doing it all - sales, fulfillment, late-night admin just to stay afloat. Now? They’re running million-dollar companies with teams, systems, and the freedom to think like CEOs. In this episode, Chris and Kevin break down what it really takes to go from being overworked to building a business that works for you. They discussed: When to hire your first employee (and how to know you're ready) Why sales is the last thing a founder should give away How to build momentum even when operations aren’t perfect The truth about scaling: what to drop, what to double down on...
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Blueprint to Success: Investing, Mentorship, and Core Values
Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast
In this episode, we’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with real estate investor and entrepreneur Michael Burns. This one’s packed with hard-earned wisdom on how to lead from the front, make smart bets (especially on yourself), and avoid the mistakes that wipe out even experienced investors. Topics we hit: Why betting on yourself is the safest move The real cost of passive investments gone wrong How to filter deals and people through your core values The importance of personal culture in leadership Why mentorship only works when you're ready to execute How to attract...
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From Flipping Houses to Building Empires: Michael Burns' Journey
Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast
From Flipping Houses to Building Empires: Michael Burns' Journey He lost millions, rebuilt from scratch, and came back stronger. In this episode of Blue Collar Millionaire, Michael Burns shares the raw, unfiltered story of how he went from flipping hundreds of homes in Utah to losing nearly everything and then rebuilding a real estate empire in Ohio. This isn’t just a real estate story. It’s a lesson in grit, humility, and what it really takes to survive hard times in life and business. 🔹 Lessons from losing $2M and starting over 🔹 How Michael turned cold calls and car-sleeping into...
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Outsmart Your Competition with This One Underrated Strategy
Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast
Everyone’s fighting over the same leads, the same job boards, and the same tired marketing tactics. But what if there was a smarter, cheaper, and way more effective way to stand out? In this episode, Chris and Kevin reveal the underrated strategy that’s quietly driving top-tier hires, dream clients, and long-term partnerships: hosting your own high-value experiences. ✅ Learn how to: Build powerful business relationships without pitching. Create events that magnetize A-players and ideal clients. Elevate your brand in any industry without breaking the bank. Build trust and...
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Turn One Job Into Five: How to Upsell Without More Ads
Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast
Turn One Job Into Five: How to Upsell Without More Ads You don’t need more ads. You need a better system. In this episode, Chris and Kevin break down exactly how to turn one small job into multiple high-value opportunities using smart upselling, strategic follow-ups, and a service model that builds trust and long-term relationships. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ The 4-step upsell ladder (inspection → repair → replacement → subscription) ✅ Why getting in the house is your #1 revenue move ✅ How to use “when was the last time” questions to create demand ✅ How to turn warm...
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Blue Collar Meets AI: Staying Competitive in the Modern World
Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast
AI isn’t a threat, it’s your secret weapon. Missed calls. Lost leads. Overwhelmed staff. We’ve all been there. In this episode, we dive into how AI is solving those problems fast and helping blue-collar businesses grow smarter, not just harder. Hear how one business went from startup to 45 trucks and a multimillion-dollar exit, thanks in part to AI. Get real call demos, find out how it boosts scheduling, lead follow-up, and rehashing old clients. Plus, learn why private equity is pouring into this space and what that means for your future. If you're still doing it all...
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Why Your Business is LOSING Money on Every Job!
Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast
Are you pricing jobs based on what the competition charges—or worse, just winging it? In this episode, Chris and Kevin break down exactly why so many blue collar businesses are losing money on every job… and how to stop the bleeding. You’ll learn: ✅ How to price for profit (not just to stay busy) ✅ Why a 30% overhead and 20% profit margin should be your baseline ✅ How cash flow issues—not lack of leads—put businesses under ✅ Real strategies to fix your pricing, deposits, vendor terms, and more ✅ Why staying small is actually riskier than scaling smart Whether you're...
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Entrepreneurial Real Talk: Overcoming Excuses for Success
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Let’s be real. Excuses are easy, ownership is hard. In this episode, Kevin and Chris dive into the raw truth about what’s really holding most entrepreneurs back: themselves. From blaming lowballers and labor shortages to avoiding tough conversations about culture and leadership, this is a wake-up call for anyone who’s serious about growth. It’s not your market. It’s not your team. It’s the habits and blind spots you’ve allowed to stay. ✅ Learn how to: Stop handing your power away with excuses Take extreme ownership of your outcomes Build a company people actually want to work...
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Empowering Your Team: Keys to Successful Delegation
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Most business owners get delegation wrong because they think hiring someone experienced means they can "hand off the crown" and walk away. In this episode, Chris and Kevin break down the real key to successful delegation: empowering your team with the systems, support, and clarity they need to win. We share firsthand lessons on: - Why hiring "skilled" people isn't enough - How to build buy-in and ownership - What accountability actually looks like - The mindset shift that took us from chaos to clarity If you’re tired of doing it all yourself or frustrated with...
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Scaling Success: Turning Processes into Profits
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What separates a busy business from a profitable one? Processes. In this episode, kevin and Chris unpack how to scale a business by building simple, repeatable systems that remove you from the day-to-day chaos and unlock serious growth. Here’s what we cover: ✅ Why most entrepreneurs stay stuck as technicians ✅ How to identify and fix your biggest bottleneck ✅ Building processes that allow you to delegate and scale ✅ How we grew a startup windshield business with lightning speed ✅ The mindset shift from working in your business to on your business If...
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Success isn’t a straight path—it’s a journey filled with lessons, setbacks, and breakthroughs. In this episode, we dive into the biggest career mistakes people make in their 20s, 30s, and 40s and how to avoid them. From learning the right skills early on to leveraging relationships and scaling your business, we break down what we wish we knew sooner.
We talk about:
✅ The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs and professionals make in each decade
✅ Why your environment and relationships determine your success
✅ The power of personal branding and long-term thinking
✅ How to position yourself for financial freedom before your 40s
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