Everything They Don't Tell You

Blue Is The New White #186 Imagine a career that offers freedom, security, and skills no one can ever take away. That's the power of the skilled trades 🔧. The irony is that you ask most people why they push their kids or students into a college degree, they say it's for job security 🤔 In the latest episode of Blue Is The New White, Eddie Hightower, of Caliber Collision, shares his insights into...

Blue Is The New White #185.1   What's the key to a thriving business? For Rick Miller, it's all about people, culture, and finding joy in the process. In this episode of Blue Is The New White, Rick Miller, founder and CEO of RLM Hospitality, shares his unique approach to: Building strong teams and identifying top talent. Creating a culture where laughter, authenticity, and collaboration thrive. Ba...

Blue Is The New White #185 Building a successful business isn't just about revenue—it's about people, culture, and operational efficiency. In this episode of Blue Is The New White , Rick Miller , founder of RLM Hospitality , shares his journey and the lessons he's learned about: Attracting and retaining top talent in challenging markets. Creating a culture of alignment, respect, and growth within...

🎉 Closing out the year with this recap on my latest episode with Idan Shpizear of 911 Restoration - The Fresh Start Company . Awareness isn't just about observing the world around you—it's about understanding your thoughts, your emotions, and the patterns that keep you stuck. Idan shared how awareness acts as the catalyst for personal freedom and growth, helping us break free from reactive cycles...

Blue Is The New White #184   Are life's challenges happening to you or for you? Idan Shpizear, founder of 911 Restoration, believes the answer lies in your perspective. In this episode of Blue Is The New White , Idan shares how awareness and mindset shifts can transform how we experience life. By understanding that our external circumstances reflect our inner state, we can find freedom and clarity...

Blue Is The New White #183.1 In the latest episode of Blue Is The New White , Ben Poole, founder of HVAC Tactical, reveals his superpower: motivating, encouraging, and lifting others up. For Ben, building people up isn't just a skill—it's a calling that brings him a deep sense of fulfillment and peace. Ben shares how focusing on others' success can create a ripple effect of positivity and how serv...

Blue Is The New White #183 In this episode of  Blue Is The New White , Ben Poole, founder of HVAC Tactical, shares his mission to elevate the skilled trades by fostering a mindset of mastery, respect, and value. Ben dives into how small mindset shifts can create ripple effects that uplift individuals, businesses, and the entire industry. Through his personal story and experiences, Ben explains how...

Blue Is The New White #182.1 Your business thrives because of your A-players—the technicians and team members who are indispensable to your success. In this episode of Blue Is The New White , Chris Buttenham, founder of Reins, shares strategies to retain these top performers and create long-term loyalty. Learn how businesses in the skilled trades and home service industries can align incentives, i...

Blue Is The New White #182 In this episode of Blue Is The New White , Chris Buttenham, founder of Reins, reveals how small business owners can access innovative compensation and benefits tools without the high cost and complexity of traditional methods. Chris shares how his team has collaborated with top compensation attorneys to create customizable frameworks that are affordable, simple, and desi...

Blue Is The New White #181.1 In the latest Blue Is The New White episode, guest Roland Ligtenberg shared an incredible perspective on expertise: "I'm an expert at nothing, but I'm an expert in learning." Today, being an "expert" often feels essential, but Roland's approach is a reminder that a learning mindset can be even more powerful. By drawing insights from failures, observing others, and taki...

Blue Is The New White #180 In this episode of Blue Is The New White, we're joined by Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, to discuss automation, growth, and the power of learning from failure. Roland shares valuable insights for home service business owners on how to leverage automation to free up time, scale operations, and focus on building meaningful customer relationships. He dives...

Blue Is The New White #180.1 In the latest episode of Blue Is The New White, guest Matt Blanton from Culture To Cash brings a powerful message for business leaders: Elevating consciousness starts with taking a pause. 🌱 Matt dives into the idea that growth—whether personal or professional—isn't always about massive leaps. Sometimes, it's about a simple pause, an opportunity to reflect and ask, "Wh...

Blue Is The New White #180 On this episode of Blue Is The New White, we welcome Matt Blanton from Culture To Cash. Matt shares his insights on self-discovery, breaking free from old habits, and the importance of presence in leadership. From letting go of past patterns to embracing gratitude, this conversation is packed with valuable lessons for business leaders and anyone seeking personal growth....

Blue Is The New White #179.1 In business, there's often a debate about the speed of growth—should it be fast or slow? Jeremiah Webb offers his perspective in the latest  Blue is the New White episode. He challenges the notion that fast is always risky or reckless. Instead, he emphasizes that it's not about speed; it's about recognizing opportunity . Timing is everything, and opportunities often ha...

Blue Is The New White #179 In this episode, Jeremiah Webb challenges the conventional thinking around business timelines and ramp-up periods. Why do we accept that progress should take six months or a year when it can happen in just three months or even faster? Jeremiah dives into how passion, commitment, and the right strategies can propel you to rapid success. Plus, we talk about emotional intel...

Blue Is The New White #178.1 In this recap episode of Blue is the New White, Nick Cribb shares a game-changing analogy that every leader needs to hear. Too often, we get caught up chopping trees, focused on the grind, without ever stepping back to ask, 'Where are we going?'  Nick talks about the importance of putting down the axe, climbing the tree, and setting a 'Big Hairy Audacious Goal' (BHAG)...

Blue Is The New White #178   In this episode, we dive into a powerful conversation with Nick Cribb, President of SAM Service, who shares his refreshing take on leadership and humility. Nick's passion for helping others succeed, combined with his willingness to share industry best practices—even with competitors—shows what true leadership looks like.   He breaks down how fostering collaboration and...

Blue Is The New White #177.1   🚨 Introducing  Blue Is The New White Podcast recaps 👇 The idea behind doing this is simple, not everyone has time to dive into full-length podcast episodes. These quick highlights will break down the key takeaways, insights, and most inspiring moments from the main episode. The recaps will give you an overview of the conversations while making the content more dige...

Blue Is The New White: Episode #177 Success is not about luck or finding a magic solution. It's about personal growth, discipline, and being intentional with your environment. Those who surround themselves with inspiring, driven people are the ones who elevate their own performance. Joining the podcast today is Tommy Mello, Owner of A1 Garage Door Service, who embodies this mindset and shares mean...

Blue Is The New White: Episode #176 What will people say about you when you're gone? Learn how to build a legacy that goes beyond wealth. Join us on this episode of "Blue is the New White" as we welcome Sandy Papavero, Sales and Marketing Director for CEO Warrior.  Sandy shares her expertise on how to get out of your own way and think big, emphasizing the importance of stepping out of your comfort...

Blue Is The New White Podcast: Episode #175  In this episode of Blue is the New White, we sit down with Tripp Lanier, renowned coach and author, to uncover essential insights for small blue-collar business owners navigating high-pressure environments. Tripp sheds light on common misconceptions about achieving success and reveals the critical mindset shift needed for entrepreneurs to achieve the li...

Blue Is The New White: Episode #174 🎙️ | In the latest episode of "Blue is the New White," we welcome Timothy Wingate Jr., founder of G+F Business & Financial Consulting, to delve into the intricacies of construction accounting. Wingate shares his expertise on common pitfalls construction companies face, offering practical advice and innovative tactics to boost profitability and operational effici...

Blue Is The New White: Episode #173 I Car is an international not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing the information, knowledge and skills required to perform complete, safe and quality repairs. They've been in business for 45 years and have a huge impact in the skilled trades. Today we talk to Dara Goroff and Arianna Sherlock about their success & initiatives. And extract important in...

Blue Is The New White Podcast: Episode #172 You want to grow your business. But do you know there are multiple ways to do that? Today we speak with Michael Moorhouse of Mosquito Shield, the #1 pest control franchise in the franchise 500. Join the discussion today to learn all about:           The benefits (and pitfalls) of franchising your business           How to keep culture intact in a growing...

Blue Is The New White Podcast: Episode #171 You can live without your business. You can live without your money. You can live without your relationships… not that we'd want to live without any of those things… but you absolutely CANNOT live without your health. Today we talk with an expert on everything health & mobility. Rob Bozada of Bozada Performance Systems has shared these ideas with world f...