If it's not being measured, it can't be managed
The Tradesman Experience Podcast
This week I walk you through pieces of 2025 and what we learned. Let's just say that tuition was high this year. From buying a business to batteling the labor market, 2025 taught us a lot and reminded me a lot about business. Dive in to this week's podcast and find out how you can prevent the same mistakes.
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Sales, Numbers & Hard Truths
The Tradesman Experience Podcast
In this conversation, Josh and Greg discuss the critical aspects of year-end financial management for business owners, emphasizing the importance of understanding profitability, job costing, and effective sales strategies. They explore the necessity of having a solid bookkeeping system, the challenges of self-employment, and the importance of accountability in business. The discussion also highlights the significance of planning for future growth and utilizing data to inform business decisions, while addressing the need for employee engagement and clear growth paths within organizations....
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Growing Up In The Trades
The Tradesman Experience Podcast
Josh and Greg explore their journeys into the blue-collar world, discussing their early experiences, the challenges of school, and the lessons learned in trades. They reflect on the importance of hard work, the rite of passage in the trades, and the camaraderie that develops through shared experiences. The conversation also touches on the unique experiences of working in a factory and an ostrich farm, leading to insights about the value of blue-collar work and the perceptions of customers. Chapters 00:00 The Journey to Becoming an Electrician 05:00 Early Work Experiences and Growing Up 10:56...
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Damned If You Do... Or Don't
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It's that time of year again! Bonuses, Taxes, Inventory, Extra Compensation and of course the potential to lose a key employee. This week we dive into the uncomfortable conversation of how to pay 'Christmas Bonuses" Enrollment for the Blue Collar Bootcamp 2026 begins so get signed up and change your business forever!
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There are always problems to solve
The Tradesman Experience Podcast
What is it that drives you everyday? Why keep going? Why start a business? This week we dive into the mindset of moving forward, keeping consistency and having that GSD mindset.
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Don't Blame The Rock
The Tradesman Experience Podcast
In this conversation, Josh and Greg explore the challenges faced by blue-collar business owners, particularly the DIY mentality that can hinder success. They discuss the importance of asking for help, the value of mentorship, and the need for effective communication within teams. The conversation emphasizes that business leaders must care for their employees to foster a successful work environment and highlights the significance of building a supportive community for growth and learning. Chapters 00:00 The DIY Mentality in Business 10:05 Asking for Help: Overcoming Pride 19:51 The Importance...
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Good Enough, Isn't
The Tradesman Experience Podcast
What we consider to be high standard today is a joke! The bar is so low because so many people choose convience over excellence. What is your standard? How often do you live it? This week we discuss why good enough isn't and how easy it is today to beat competition by showing up consistently.
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Simple, Not Easy
The Tradesman Experience Podcast
Growth is simple, not easy. This week I was humbly reminded of my journey as an HVAC technician due to being back in a service truck for our new business. But why do we make it so difficult? Greg and I discuss the dicotomy, experience and perspective of going from technician to owner and was it means that the work is Simple.
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Risk Tolerance
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Risk comes down to what you are comfortable with in being uncomfortable. What is your risk tolerance? How do you manage risk? This week we dive into these questions and work to uncover why we take the risk we do.
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Do You Know If You're Winning?
The Tradesman Experience Podcast
How do you keep score? Do you know if you are winning or losing? Do you know by how much? This week we dive in to where you should be tracking your progress and where you should be focused.
info_outlineHow do you keep score? Do you know if you are winning or losing? Do you know by how much? This week we dive in to where you should be tracking your progress and where you should be focused.