The Blue Collar Gold Podcast

I have had so many business owners and entrepreneurs tell me they are ready to quit, hang it up, etc. They are sick of it. Are you tired of your business or are you DONE? Those are different. I have never met a successful business owner that didn't think about quitting but I have met a lot that were glad they didn't. The Blue Collar Boss Book https://a.co/d/08JzkOLy

Summary In this conversation, Mark Stoner discusses the concept of 'The Obstacle is the Way,' emphasizing how challenges and setbacks can lead to growth and success in business and life. He shares personal anecdotes about overcoming difficulties, the importance of leadership, and the necessity of adapting to change. Stoner highlights the significance of treating problems as opportunities f...

In this episode, I interview Caleb Martinez, a third-generation mason and emerging leader in the chimney industry. They discuss Caleb's journey from being a worker to a business owner, the importance of quality craftsmanship, and the role of guilds in fostering community and mentorship. Caleb shares his personal experience of a life-changing accident and the lessons learned from it, emphasizin...

Business owners must act before the fall starts , not after. False confidence in a fallback plan is as dangerous as relying on a weak gutter in chimney work . The best businesses don’t operate on hope—they plan, they commit, and they don’t leave themselves an easy way out .

Welcome back everyone to 2025. Let's start off the year with a challenge and goals for our business, our health, our families! Today Steve Krebs talks about a program that our SureFire Subscribers will have an opportunity to participate in starting on Feb 6. We have a few discovery calls coming up so if you are interested in knowing more, join us on the call! You can also email us at infor@sur...

In this episode I interview Sam Lawton. I have gotten to know Sam well through our SureFire Accelerator Program and I am always inspired by his energy and willingness to always help others. Sam discusses how he went from knocking on door to developing into a team of 10 with his sights set on much further.

Do you have the energy, do you have the "go" do you have the fortitude to get your butt kicked and get out of your comfort zone? If you feel stuck, you need to check your choices and this episode takes a look at. I have had to ask myself this question many times through the years and this year is no different.

In this episode I discuss the origins of the :aw of the Lid and the implications all through your business journey. You are truley only as old as you think you are!

Happy Independence Day! In this episode I discuss some amazing technology that happened during a recent car crash that I was in as well as the amazing place that America is for business's to get started.

This episode was on open discussion about the weeks events and an old Japanese story that I love called the House of 1000 Mirrors about how we look at the world.

This episode was recorded on a boat with several mentors and business men that I have learned from in my business journey. We were supposed to be racing in the British Virgin Islands Spring Regatta but the boat company rented us a boat that we couldn't race. First world problems. So we island hopped and had a relaxing and fun time on a guys trip. I hope you enjoy this episode.

Jim Gillam has written a fascinating book chronicling the the history of our industry and the key people that helped to shape who we are today. His book is called "Up from the Ashes" and is available on Amazon.

This week I will share a recent interview that I did with The Decision Podcast hosted by my friend Robert Hartline. This is the podcast for EO Nashville (Entrepreneur Organization) which is an amazing group of local business men and women growing their businesses and lives through helping each other.

What stage of business are you in? This talk talks about how to identify where you are in business, what are the benefits and traps of each sector and also how do you get to the next stage?

Intention Deficit disorder is what most people suffer from...they know what to do but they still don't do it. We love our distractions, our entertainment, our fears. I talk about some thoughts behind this phenomenon.

this episode is about my take of a comedians talk about his 9 life lessons. I also talk about a change that we need to make in the messaging in the chimney business.

This was a recent SureFire Live episode that had a lot of great points about business

My guest is a fascinating guy with an amazing life journey. Shane is a psychologist that works with young men and truly understands what is needed and most importantly, what is missing in our school systems and in our society today. We must teach and foster strong men! Join me for a heart felt and real conversation with a man on the frontlines for our future men.

Wow 2023 had its ups and downs but we made it to episode 200! I wrap up the year with some thoughts and reflections and most importantly talk about plans for 2024!

Of all of the things that can make you and your business grow and prosper, I believe in personal and business mentors as well as mastermind groups. Tonight I discuss how each of those has impacted everything I do on a daily basis.

In this episode I discuss a recent conference that I attended in Orlando that help to open my eyes as to large shifts coming in the home services industry.

Sales guru Alan Rush is my guest this week. As usual, his information is so good! He discusses his process of getting the most out of the initial phone call into your office and when your technicians do the home visit.

Tim Reed is my guest on this episode. Tim has developed one of the simplest and effective sales process in the industry. His no pressure, straight forward, and natural process is fantastic. Hope you enjoy the show!

Kirk Chandler is a Public Adjuster. What is that? He's a guy that works for the homeowner, not the insurance company. His goal is to make sure you get all that you are entitled to in case you have an insurance claim. We had a great talk so I rebroadcasted it from my SureFire Live Show.

There is one common thing that leads to most peoples unhappiness. If you manage this one thing, your life will be much happier.