Blue Collar Consulting Group Podcast

Peter Drucker is known as the creator of modern management. Even though his words were spoken decades ago, the truth rings more true today than ever. He was well known for discussing the need to focus on your strengths and go where you can make a real difference. Too many times we are concerned about compensating for our weakness, hoping for mediocrity at best. Listen in as we discuss the importan...

Susan Wheelan wrote "Creating Effective Teams" and it revolutionized the business world. Today, we will discuss the ten keys to effective teams and what they mean for groups of people today. Those ten keys are: Goals Roles Interdependence Communication & Feedback Leadership Discussion, decision making and planning Implementation & evaluation Norms & individual differences Structure Coo...

An Army leader is anyone who by virtue of assumed role or assigned responsibility inspires and influences people to accomplish organizational goals. Army leaders motivate people both inside and outside the chain of command to pursue actions, focus thinking and shape decisions for the greater good of the organization.  You can apply these very same principles, no matter what kind of organization yo...

Being a leader isn't easy, but it's also not impossible. On today's episode, we uncovered a 2012 article that contained the "12 biggest leadership challenges" and explored each one. Solutions were offered, but so where some additional challenges. Tune in and learn. Got a suggestion? Shoot me an email: gary@bluecollarconsultinggroup.com

Let's face it, everyone is on social media. Yes, I know you know a few people that aren't, but are you really going to ignore these platforms because of a few people? I know for a fact you can grow your business, any business, by using social media in the way that I suggest in this episode. If you happen to be in the lawn care business, I would HIGHLY recommend that you listen in because you're my...

Talk about knowing your leadership! Ron Carucci is a seasoned consultant with more than 25 years of experience working with CEOs and senior executives of organizations ranging from Fortune 50s to start-ups in pursuit of transformational change. His consulting has taken him to more than 20 different countries on four continents. He has consulted to some of the world’s most influential CEOs and exec...

Mark Manson is the Author of " The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck " and it is life-changing. His principles on entitlement and embracing the negativity of life are truly counter-intuitive and might just be the best advice on the planet. I would HIGHLY encourage you to get this book and get it now. Borrow it, buy a used copy or steal it, I don't care. Get these words into your eyeballs RIGHT NOW!...

You are not limited. The only thing stopping you is in your mind. No, that's not a cheerleader speech, it's the truth. The truth is that your phone gives you the gateway to every possible success you could ever think of. Stop dwelling on your disadvantages and start getting to work. Learn the trade and show off your talent. It's literally that simple. Get started, get started today. Follow me on T...

Rick Hogg of Warhogg Tactical and Mark Kelley of Kelley Defense came on the show to discuss the awesome power of entrepreneurship and the unique qualities that Veterans possess. This excellent overview of the entrepreneurship journey is a MUST for anyone thinking about starting a business, especially those who are leaving the military or considering something new after the service.  Too many times...

Public speaking is more than just getting in front of an audience. You have to know your crowd, know your subject and even be able to adjust on the fly. Much like we do in content marketing, it is an ever changing landscape. If you want to learn how to truly present a great message, look no further than Andrew Weiss. On this episode, we talk about forming a message, delivering it and leaving your...

Episode 46 brings us another incredible guest! Kristen Edens is a branding and marketing specialist that also happens to be an incredible writer. Her approach to entrepreneurship is refreshing and yet time tested. On the show, we talked about marketing concepts, social media and how to get started when you have absolutely nothing. Our discussion about LinkedIn as a business marketing platform is a...

Video is here to stay and it's amazing. Every single social media platform has some type of video option, so you'd better start using it. Depending on your message, sometimes it is better to create CUSTOM content and directly upload it to the platform. It's always better to do custom work! Speak the native language! Tune in and hear the important of video and how you can be better at it. Follow on...

Jason Hensley with McCosh Films ( mccoshfilms.com ) stopped by to talk about the importance of story telling within the marketing world. His company produces masterful works of video art to do that very thing. If you're starting out in business or in branding, you don't necessarily need to hire an outside company, but you can learn to tell your story the right way. Tune in and find out. New Instag...

CDY Fitness located in Troy, Missouri recently experienced a rather extensive public relations nightmare when they asked a member to refrain from wearing a Trump 2020 shirt. Doug Sauer, former owner of that gym and current host of the Smooth Swings Podcast stopped by to discuss this fiasco and how one would be able to better navigate sensitive situations in your business. If you've ever been in a...

Branding. It's a word that everyone like to throw around in business, but do you REALLY know what it is? More importantly, do you know how to properly brand your product, service or idea? If you're like most people, you think you might have an idea, but it rarely shows up in practice. The good news is that Ainsley Moir and I discuss the finer points of branding along with providing REAL and PRACTI...

When you go through life, bad things happen. However, what most people don't realize is that these moments can be incredibly helpful to personal development. If you are strong enough to learn from the tough times, you can become a much more resilient person. Listen in as we discuss this powerful concept. Connect with me on my new Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluecollarconsulting #resilienc...

Scott A. Huesing is a proven combat leader. He is a retired United States Marine Corps Infantry Major with 24 years of honorable service, both enlisted and as a commissioned officer. His career spanned 10 deployments to over 60 countries worldwide. Throughout his numerous deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa he planned, led, and conducted hundreds of combat missions under some...

Do you want to know the best way to sell a product or service? Facebook groups! You can find targeted individuals and market directly to them for amazing results. However, you can't just go blasting your message in there right away. You simply have to go slowly! Take your time, build relationships and then you can make it happen. Listen in as we discuss the various strategies and tips. You won't r...

At twenty-six, Shinjini Das is the full-time CEO of her own media content production agency. Recently, she’s been helping aspiring Latina engineers become their own self-made success stories and has been destroying the barriers between all classes and divides. She graciously came on the show today and shared her energy, vision and tactics for future success. If you need empowerment, look no furthe...

Referral marketing is NOT a program! Referral marketing is a mindset and a massive strategy for increasing your business. It's not something you simply advertise and wait for, it requires you to be proactive! In this episode, I discuss how to improve referral marketing with ACTUAL examples of what to do. In addition to the practical, I also discuss overall strategy. This is a good one! Social medi...

When you are looking at someone online and they haven't updated their profile in three years, what do you think happens? Instant loss of credibility, that's what! You should be looking over your profile every month at a minimum! It is such an easy task, it amazes me that people still forget to do it. Well, here is your reminder! Social media is better when we're connected. Look me up and connect!...

Social media is just that, social. Part of being in a real community is interaction and yet so many brands and companies miss out on this. You simply MUST interact with your fans and followers, no matter how big you get. No one can get everything, but you can at least get a few! Listen in as I describe how to build a real community and why it's important. Social media is better when we're connecte...

Social media didn't change us...it exposed us! In other words, social media is the true reflection of the people using it, not an inherently evil tool. Every single social media platform has filters and tools that allow you to have a custom tailored experience that builds you up instead of tearing you down. Instead of blaming the tool, learn it and create a better experience. We will show you how....

From problem solving skills to leadership attributes, veterans of the military are perfect candidates for entrepreneurship. So, why aren't more of them taking on the challenge of their own business? Usually, it is because no one introduces them to the idea, but instead are too busy helping them find a "job". Listen in, I'm going to open your mind to the possibility of turning your passion into a v...

Everywhere you look, people are blaming others. They blame the system, they blame the President, they blame the color of their skin. While these factors certainly play a role in the world, you simply cannot live on them. The market doesn't care! Instead, gather up your self-awareness and get busy on what you were meant to do and ignore the distractions! Let's go! Social media is better when we're...