From Entry-Level to Equity: Navigating the Blue Collar Boom
Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast
Release Date: 04/11/2025
From Zero to Hero: Scaling Up in the Windshield Business
Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast
Two first-time owners. Day-one chaos. Hockey-stick growth. In this episode, Mike and Matt break down exactly what happened after taking over a 30-year business: the awkward start as younger owners, the 60-day clean-up, the months of “flat” growth, and the breakthrough that took them from ~$100K/month to nearly $500K/month - FAST. We talk real tactics: digging into CRM data, testing multiple growth plays (including failures), finding the winning revenue vein, and building a team with in-person hires + VAs, SOPs, and rapid training. You’ll also hear how weekly accountability calls with a...
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Breaking Free From Six-Figure Salaries to Business Ownership
Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast
What does it take to leave behind a secure six-figure salary, student debt, and the “safe” path… to take a leap into business ownership? In this episode, Kevin and Chris sit down with Mike Jackson and Matt Nettles - two ordinary guys with steady jobs, families to provide for, and everything to lose. Instead of playing it safe, they bet on themselves, bought a business, and began building a new future. Inside this conversation: 🔥 The risks (and rewards) of walking away from stability 🔥 The challenges of SBA financing—and how private capital stepped in 🔥 The mindset shift...
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Building Million-Dollar Businesses: Chuck Staszkiewicz’s Journey & Advice
Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast
Discover the secrets to building million-dollar businesses with Chuck Staszkiewicz! In this episode, Chuck shares his incredible journey from plumber to blue collar millionaire, revealing the strategies, mindset, and leadership skills that helped him scale multiple companies to seven figures and beyond. Discover Chuck’s proven advice on: Recruiting and retaining top talent in the trades Turning chaos into growth and sustainable success The importance of implementation over information overload Building a winning company culture and gamifying performance Mastering your numbers and making...
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From Plumber to Blue Collar Millionaire: Chuck Staszkiewicz's Journey
Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast
From a $2,000 van to a $20 million business, Chuck Staszkiewicz's story is the ultimate blueprint for going from plumber to Blue Collar Millionaire. 💪 In this episode, Chuck shares how he: Started with nothing but hustle and grit Scaled his company from 0 to $12M without systems or processes Faced a wake-up call during COVID that nearly cost him everything Learned the power of mentorship, numbers, and accountability Grew to $20M in revenue with 130+ employees before making a successful exit If you’ve ever wondered how to build, scale, and sell a blue-collar business, this...
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Exit Strategies Turning Blue Collar Work into Millions
Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast
What if your business could keep growing even when you step away? And what if one day you could cash out for millions? In this episode, Kevin shares how he turned his blue collar hustle into a life-changing exit and the 5 secrets every business owner must know before selling. Here’s what we cover: ✅ The #1 mistake that kills your valuation ✅ How to build predictable cash flow and leads buyers love ✅ Why clean books and “add-backs” can mean millions more at closing ✅ The power of having the right people in place before you sell ✅ How private equity buyers really think about...
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How to Remove Friction from Sales and Close More Deals
Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast
Tired of losing customers to slow responses, endless follow-ups, and complicated sales processes? In this episode, we break down exactly how to remove friction from your sales process so you can close more deals faster. From instant pricing and transparent answers to automation that builds trust before you even speak to a prospect, this is the future of selling in the blue collar and home service industries. You’ll learn: ✅ How instant quotes can win over customers (even if you’re priced higher) ✅ Why speed + clarity beats pushy sales every time ✅ How to stack value and remove...
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The Power of Influence: Fueling Entrepreneurial Growth
Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast
What you surround yourself with matters. In this episode Chris and Kevin break down how influence from your circle, your environment, and even your algorithm can either skyrocket your growth or quietly sabotage your success. They cover: ✅ Why top performers always feel like they’re not doing enough ✅ How bad influence seeps in and how to cut it off ✅ The impact of exposure on your kids, your mindset, and your goals ✅ How their circle of winners keeps them focused and scaling ✅ Who you're watching, reading, and hanging with matters more than ever ✅ How to create an environment...
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The Power of Branding Millionaire Strategies for Success
Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast
In this episode, Chris and Kevin dive deep into the importance of branding and how it can significantly impact your business's revenue. They share personal experiences with rebranding their core business and provide actionable insights on how to listen to customer feedback to tweak your brand effectively. From transitioning a carpet cleaning business to focus on health and mold remediation services, to leveraging social media for branding. Chris and Kevin offer practical advice for entrepreneurs at any stage. The episode also touches on the evolution of personal and business branding and the...
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Breaking Barriers Redefining Success with the Right Peers
Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast
In this episode, Chris and guest speakers Mark and Adam emphasize the importance of being in the right environment to achieve business success. They discuss how joining masterminds and collaborative groups can significantly boost one's career by providing access to experienced professionals and valuable information. They share personal stories about how their involvement in masterminds like the Blue Collar Millionaire and Deal Maker Family has led to unprecedented financial and professional growth. They advocate for viewing the cost of these groups as an investment in oneself, leading to...
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Grit & Innovation How AI is Transforming Blue Collar Spaces
Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast
This episode is unlike anything we’ve done before. We brought in two powerhouse guests, Adam Maggio and Mark Andrew, who are flipping the game with AI, blue collar funding, and smart business moves. These aren’t just guys we know. They’re operators, builders, and innovators changing how business is done in the trades and beyond. What we unpack: - How to use AI agents to handle sales, dispatch, SOPs, and customer service - Real-world examples of AI closing deals, evaluating businesses, and running ops - The future of trades in an AI-powered world (hint: it’s bright if you’re...
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In this episode of Blue Collar Millionaire, we dive deep into the growing opportunities in the blue collar space and why more people are choosing trades over traditional degrees. We break down real numbers—man-hour profitability from carpet cleaning to fire restoration—and explain how young workers can go from zero experience to business ownership in just a few years.
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Why blue collar isn't a fallback—it’s a fast track
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The massive wave of retiring business owners creating buyout opportunities
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How private equity is now paying attention to trades
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Why learning on the job beats student loans
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And how YOU can make a multi-million dollar exit in under 5 years
Whether you're starting fresh, looking to scale, or want to buy a service-based business, this episode is for you.
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