Blue Collar Consulting Group Podcast

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This podcast episode discusses the impact of a rapid increase of the Federal minimum wage to $15.00.  Although it is a controversial issue, it should come as no surprise that a rapid increase of labor costs would have significant impacts on the country.  Many cities and states have already increased their minimum wages with mixed results.  A case study done in Seattle, Washington shows how dangero...

Founder of NewAir , Luke Peters, comes on the show to talk about products, leadership and innovation. This is a great episode for anyone that is starting from scratch, just like Luke did! He has a great origin story that is inspirational and instructional. You will certainly enjoy it.

David Meerman Scott is an entrepreneur, speaker, influencer and 3 time best selling author. His newest book, " Fanocracy " is due out next year and is sure to cause an uproar in business and marketing circles. In this episode, we talk about "fandom" and how to turn your customers into the kind of fans that will keep you in business for years to come! Learn more about David here , you won't regret...

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With the student loan crisis looming over millions in the United States, it is important to know how to avoid debt as much as possible or even control it if you already have it. That's where today's guest comes into play. Coach Jess has been helping people climb out of student loan debt and other obligations for several years. Her insights on debt management are incredible. Tune in and take notes!...

Empathetic leadership is a vastly underrated business skill that is in high demand. In today's culture, you simply must do everything you can to understand the perspective of the other person. To fail to do so is disastrous! More than preventing failure, performance is greatly improved when leaders understand their most precious resource: their people. Listen to this episode and gain the skills ne...

If you want to achieve any kind of success as a leader, you're going to have to hold your people accountable. No, this is not a pass for Micro-management, but rather a call to do right by your team. There are five points to hold your folks accountable and we talk about 'em all! The book: https://amzn.to/34hqW3P

Brandon Madison is a Navy Veteran, Professional Barber and overall incredibly interesting dude. He's been my barber since I arrived in Birmingham and I just had to get him on the show. From going nowhere to being one of the best barbers in the city, he has quite the story. In this episode, we talk about ownership, quality of work and really just doing everything you can in the space you're in. It'...

The Antonio Brown situation clogged all the sports headlines over the weekend and for good reason. This NFL player essentially squandered over 40 million dollars because of his off field antics. Long time known as a diva, his decisions cost him a hefty contract in Oakland. Tune in for the full story and how it plays out to professionals all over the world. Twitter: @blue_leadership

Internet trolls beware! On today's episode, we talk about the best practices for remaining professional on social media. It's really quite simple. All you have to do is ignore the haters, support your supporters, and continue to be consistent. Social media is not a place for settling disputes, winning a political argument or even lashing out at someone. If it's not nice, then it's not appropriate...

Storytelling has long been a part of human communication, but it has never been as important as it is today. Let's face it, the world is noisy! If you want to stand out, get ahead or even get noticed, you simply have to be an amazing communicator. Professional speaker Andrew Weiss called into the show and was incredibly helpful in making anyone a much better speaker. Tune in and learn from the bes...

Gossip infiltrates every single work environment. It doesn't matter whether it's an elite Army unit or a human resources office. The spreading of juicy information seems to draw appeal from nearly every demographic. No one can resist! Unfortunately, however, gossip costs the company time, morale and potentially even safety. In this episode, we cover the top 10 ways to eliminate office gossip so th...

What does it mean to be a professional?  A professional always gives the best performance, the maximum effort. A professional has great relationships, a high level of respect at home and at work while also being someone that is highly sought after. Professionals aren't just great at their place of employment, they are also great in the gym, on the field, at home and in the office. They command res...

On today's show, we are joined by James Bower, the founder of VeteranBargains.com , a company he started several years ago with the focus of bringing amazing deals to Veterans. On his website, you will find hundreds of discounts and special deals just for those among us who served. Not only that, there are also several bargains for first responders! He made a vow to add one new deal every day for...

In today's society, people are working longer and longer. However, it should be noted that very few work in the same career field they started in. How do you expect to manage this transition? Peter Drucker has some great tips! Tune in. Let's connect on Twitter! @blue_leadership

You have discovered your strengths, you know your values, but where will you contribute? Peter Drucker's famous letter on managing yourself will help you discover where you should contribute. Just imagine knowing exactly what to do! Tune in and you will learn. Follow us on Twitter: @blue_leadership Connect on Instagram: @bluecollarconsulting

Everyone has values, that cannot be debated. However, many people are working in organizations that directly challenge their personal and professional values. This conflict creates eroded performance, emotional exhaustion and a host of other problems. In today's episode we continue the thoughts of Peter Drucker and how values become more important in the work place. If you're on Twitter, please co...

Not only do you need to know who you are, you need to know what you are made of. How do you learn? How do you work best? Do you need structure? In today's episode, we talk about how important it is to ask the right questions to yourself. These periods of introspection are absolutely crucial and they deserve a lot of time. Please tune in and grow from the learning. Let's connect on Twitter: @blue_l...