Michael Nelson

Blue Collar StartUp

Business EN ↓ 130 episodes

Our Mission is Simple: To facilitate the growth and development of Blue Collar businesses. We will showcase REAL Blue Collar businesses in interviews, and use these stories to help educate and empower the next generation of trades workers to become Blue Collar business owners.

Author

Michael Nelson

Episodes

Episode 5: Josh Jewett (Cole's Collision) 03.05.2022 55:14

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Josh Jewett from Cole’s Collision... Some really great stories here on growing a business from zero to 90 employees, with multiple locations and more! Definitely a must-hear episode! Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/MUCmeTQGtIg Welcome to Blue Collar StartUp the podcast. Our Mission is Simple: To facilitate the growth and development of Blue...

Episode 4: Jamie Magur (Troy Grooming Company) 20.04.2022 48:02

In this episode, our Host Mike Nelson interviews Jamie Magur from Troy Grooming Company. Jamie really highlighted for us that no matter what your story is, no matter where the road has taken you... You CAN start over, and you CAN be successful! Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/2WP4Pc8Jp4I Welcome to Blue Collar StartUp the podcast. Our Mission is Simple: To facilitate the growth and de...

Episode 3: Devon Camenga (Camenga Construction) 25.03.2022 50:40

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Devon Camenga from Camenga Construction. Devon really highlights how to go from no-hustle to side-hustle, and then how to turn that side-hustle into your full-time gig! Big secret to success here? We'll give you a hint: Reputation. Welcome to Blue Collar StartUp the podcast. Our Mission is Simple: To facilitate the growth and development of Blu...

Episode 2: Derek Foster 24.03.2022 47:12

In this episode, Mike interviews Derek Foster: co-founder of Blue Collar StartUp, president of Daigle Cleaning Systems, and CEO of DCS Franchises. Derek has grown a commercial cleaning and janitorial business from his side hustle to a thriving multi-million dollar business with over 100 employees! In this podcast, Derek fills us in on how he got started, going from side hustle to full time, and wh...

Episode 1: You Gotta' Start Somewhere 26.02.2022 10:53

In our first episode, Derek Foster and Mike Nelson discuss what the podcast is about, who it is for, and what is behind it all. We (MIke) did make a couple mistakes while recording, so our audio is a little off on this one... We also discovered that Mike should not be allowed to chew gum during recording! As the title says though: "You gotta' start somewhere", and we look forward to improving the...