Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast

Chris Garrison & Kevin Marron
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  • Entrepreneurship
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Being a blue collar entrepreneur is tough. But it's even tougher when you don't have the manpower, systems, or consistent work in place. You're left scrambling around, doing everything yourself, and stressed out of your mind. Worst part? It takes a toll on you physically, which can bankrupt your business. But lucky for you, you found the Blue Collar Millionaire podcast. Turns out, there is a proven and repeatable way to net a million dollars each year with your business—while also getting more quality time with your family. Listen to the Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast to discover how to transform your business into a sellable asset, buy back your time, and achieve the freedom you deserve.

  1. 6d ago

    Stop Asking for Advice. Get in the Room.

    Stop asking for advice. Get in the room. The right room can change the way you think, lead, and grow your business. But simply showing up is not enough. You have to listen, ask better questions, build real relationships, and take action on what you learn. In this episode, Kevin and Chris share the biggest lessons they've taken from dinners, masterminds, mentors, and successful business owners. They explain why confidence often matters more than talent, how delegation creates room for growth, and why being great at your craft does not automatically make you great at building a business. They also discuss the difference between constantly consuming information and actually implementing it. Reading more books, listening to more podcasts, and collecting more advice will not change your business unless you put the lessons to work. You'll learn: • Why successful people are not as different as you think • How the right team gives you time and freedom • Why marketing matters as much as mastering your craft • How a scarcity mindset can hold back your growth • Why implementing one great idea beats collecting twenty • How to build meaningful relationships with experienced business owners • Why investing in yourself and the right rooms can pay off for years CHAPTERS 00:00 The People Who Succeed Keep Taking the Next Step 01:20 Confidence Is More Important Than You Think 03:30 The 80/20 Rule for Business Growth 07:15 Why Being Great at Your Craft Is Not Enough 09:45 Stop Consuming and Start Implementing 13:30 Breaking Out of a Scarcity Mindset 15:00 Stop Asking to Pick Someone's Brain 18:10 Why Successful People Want to Help 20:15 Invest in Yourself and the Right Rooms 21:45 The Smartest Person in the Room Is Listening 22:40 Building Relationships and Expanding Your Network 23:15 Join the Blue Collar Millionaire Community Stop standing on the outside asking for advice. Find the right room, bring value, pay attention, and take action. Subscribe for more. Learn how to stop asking for advice and start getting into the rooms where real business growth happens. Check out BoardRoom Elite and get in the room with operators, investors, and owners who are actually doing this every day. 👉 https://bluecollarmillionaire.net/elite 👉 Follow for more real stories and strategies from business owners building empires with grit, grind, and muscle. 👉 Learn more about BoardRoom Elite at BlueCollarMillionaire.net Connect with us: Follow us on all our social media networks for more similar content! Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bluecollarmillions/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecollarmillionaire Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcollarmillionaires Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluecollarmillions Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bluecollarmillions

  2. Sep 4

    Build Your Business Like You're Going to Sell It

    Build your business like you're going to sell it, even if you have no plans to sell anytime soon. In this episode of Blue Collar Millionaire, Kevin and Chris sit down with an entrepreneur who built and acquired 26 companies before eventually packaging and selling them for $62.5 million. But the road there was anything but easy. After early success, he lost multiple businesses, went through bankruptcy, divorce, and even a period of homelessness. Those failures forced him to learn what actually makes a business survive, scale, and ultimately become valuable to someone other than the owner. They break down why every business owner should think about their exit long before they're ready to leave. Because when burnout, health problems, family changes, or an unexpected opportunity hits, that's the worst time to start figuring out what your company is worth. They also get into the difference between simply growing revenue and truly scaling, why owner-dependent businesses are difficult to sell, how increasing EBITDA can change your valuation, and why acquiring other businesses can sometimes be a faster path to growth than trying to do everything organically. The goal isn't necessarily to sell your business tomorrow. It's to build a company that gives you the choice. In this episode: • Why you should build with an exit in mind from day one • Going from operator to investor • What makes a business attractive to buyers • Why cash flow and EBITDA matter more than revenue alone • Using acquisitions to accelerate growth • Building systems that reduce owner dependence • How price, timing, and terms impact a business sale • Why selling from a position of need kills your leverage • Lessons from building, buying, turning around, and selling businesses If your business relies entirely on you, you are one bad day away from losing everything. Learn how to protect your future by treating your company as an asset meant to be sold. Jason Sisneros joins us to discuss his journey from building and selling 26 companies for $62.5 million to hitting rock bottom with bankruptcy and homelessness. He explains that a strong business valuation is not just about top-line revenue; it is about creating a model that can function without your constant input. We break down why creating a clear exit strategy is the best insurance policy for any entrepreneur. You will learn the difference between growing revenue and actually scaling, how to improve your EBITDA, and why removing owner dependence is the difference between having a job and owning a sellable company. True building wealth requires systems that work even when you are not there. Subscribe to the Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast for more conversations on growing and scaling your business, and tell us in the comments what step you are taking to make your company more independent today. 0:00 From Criminal Past to Business Success 0:56 Blue Collar Grit and Business Grind 1:47 The Misunderstood Concept of Scale 5:50 Learning the Trade from the Ground Up 7:47 The Hard Lessons of Bankruptcy 12:02 Taking Responsibility for Your Destiny 28:56 The Blueprint for Scaling and Selling If you're building a blue-collar or service business, this episode will change the way you think about what you're actually building. Subscribe to Blue Collar Millionaire for real conversations about building, scaling, buying, and selling businesses.

  3. Aug 27

    Real Talk What's Overrated in the Business World

    In this "Quick Take" episode of Blue Collar Millionaire's podcast, Chris, Kevin and Josh Yudin debate whether common business concepts are overrated or underrated for blue-collar entrepreneurs. They call team meetings overrated without a clear post-meeting plan, and say company culture is underrated, while mission statements and the words "core values" are often overrated unless actively practiced.  They discuss door knocking as uncomfortable but powerful when done with a plan, and argue SEO is cluttered and often overrated. They emphasize wrapped trucks as legitimacy and a milestone as revenue grows, and say masterminds, overseas virtual assistants, profit sharing, KPIs, knowing the right numbers, early focused work time, and learning via podcasts/audiobooks are underrated. They view AI as overrated without experts, exits to private equity as rare and difficult, and work-life balance as overrated if you love the work. 01:08 Meetings Culture Values  02:14 Door Knocking Debate 03:05 SEO and Wrapped Trucks 04:08 Masterminds and Hiring Friends 05:22 Overseas Talent Incentives 07:07 Coaches KPIs Numbers 08:14 Benefits and Early Mornings 10:54 Learning and AI Hype 11:45 Build to Exit Reality 14:10 Work-Life Balance Myth Subscribe to Blue Collar Millionaire for honest conversations about building, scaling, and leading a successful blue-collar business.

  4. Aug 19

    If You Have to Pay for Every Lead, You're in Trouble

    If You Have to Pay for Every Lead, You're in Trouble If you have to pay for every lead to keep your business growing, you're in trouble. Paid advertising can get the ball rolling, but it shouldn't be the only thing keeping your phone ringing. In this episode, Kevin and Chris sit down with Josh Yudin to break down the **marketing snowball**—how paid leads should eventually turn into repeat customers, referrals, brand recognition, and organic growth. They also talk about customer psychology, building a valuable brand, competing against cheaper companies, the skilled labor shortage, and why understanding how customers actually buy can save you from wasting money on marketing. Video Chapters 00:00 – If You Pay for Every Lead, You're in Trouble 00:58 – Meet Josh Yudin 02:29 – Growing Up in a Blue-Collar Business 05:11 – Building a Business Worth Selling 06:19 – Why Your Brand Has Real Business Value 09:24 – From Advertising Sales to Entrepreneurship 12:09 – Learning Marketing the Hard Way 13:10 – Why Timing Matters in Business 17:24 – Understanding How Customers Actually Think 21:15 – From 5 People to Training 1,500 at a Time 23:17 – Why Home Service Marketing Is Different 25:22 – The Massive Skilled Trades Labor Shortage 29:08 – Why Blue Collar Is Becoming Attractive Again 32:58 – The Wave Is Here for the Trades 34:06 – Why Business Owners Get Confused About Marketing 38:03 – Competing Against the Lowest Bid 41:29 – Tough Markets Expose Weak Businesses 42:38 – The Psychology Behind Customer Behavior 47:59 – Is Your Industry Really Saturated? 49:12 – The Skills Nobody Teaches Business Owners 55:20 – Information Isn't the Same as Execution 59:23 – The Marketing Snowball Explained 1:03:50 – If You Pay for Every Lead, You're in Trouble 1:04:21 – The Problem With Chasing High-Ticket Leads 1:08:25 – How to Get Customers Without Spending More 1:11:36 – Pay on the Front End or Pay Later 1:13:16 – Final Takeaway The goal isn't to stop marketing. It's to build a business where every new customer makes the next customer easier to get. Check out BoardRoom Elite and get in the room with operators, investors, and owners who are actually doing this every day. 👉 https://bluecollarmillionaire.net/elite 👉 Follow for more real stories and strategies from business owners building empires with grit, grind, and muscle. 👉 Learn more about BoardRoom Elite at BlueCollarMillionaire.net Connect with us: Follow us on all our social media networks for more similar content! Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bluecollarmillions/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecollarmillionaire Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcollarmillionaires Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluecollarmillions Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bluecollarmillions

  5. Jul 9

    If You Belong in the Room, You're in the Wrong Room

    If You Belong in the Room, You're in the Wrong Room is a podcast for entrepreneurs, business owners, contractors, and blue-collar business owners who want to grow their business, build a stronger network, join masterminds, and create more opportunities through the right relationships. The fastest way to grow your business isn't working longer hours. It's getting into better rooms. In this episode of the Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast, Kevin Marron and Chris Garrison explain why every successful entrepreneur needs mentors, masterminds, networking events, and relationships that push them to think bigger. They share how simply surrounding themselves with high-level business owners led to partnerships, investment opportunities, acquisitions, and lifelong friendships. Inside this episode, you'll learn: ✔ Why you should never be the smartest person in the room ✔ How masterminds accelerate business growth ✔ Why networking creates opportunities money can't buy ✔ The difference between free networking events and paid mastermind groups ✔ How to build relationships with successful entrepreneurs ✔ Why humility beats ego in every business room ✔ How investing in yourself leads to bigger opportunities ✔ Why your network often determines your net worth If you're a contractor, home service business owner, entrepreneur, or anyone trying to scale a business, this episode will help you think differently about networking, business relationships, leadership, and long-term growth. Topics Covered: Business Growth Entrepreneurship Masterminds Business Networking Leadership Blue Collar Business Contractor Business Home Service Business Business Mindset Scaling a Business Business Partnerships Investing in Yourself Personal Development Business Leadership 👇 Learn more about Boardroom Elite and upcoming Blue Collar Millionaire events: https://bluecollarmillionaire.net Timestamps 00:00 Why You Need Better Rooms 02:11 Feeling Unqualified Is a Good Thing 08:34 Listen More, Talk Less 14:07 Free Events vs. Paid Masterminds 21:40 How Great Networks Create Great Businesses 30:12 Betting on Yourself 38:45 Building Relationships That Change Your Life 47:28 Why High-Level Entrepreneurs Invest in Rooms 55:03 Stop Limiting Your Growth 1:03:17 Final Advice Check out BoardRoom Elite and get in the room with operators, investors, and owners who are actually doing this every day. 👉 https://bluecollarmillionaire.net/elite 👉 Follow for more real stories and strategies from business owners building empires with grit, grind, and muscle. 👉 Learn more about BoardRoom Elite at BlueCollarMillionaire.net Connect with us: Follow us on all our social media networks for more similar content! Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bluecollarmillions/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecollarmillionaire Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcollarmillionaires Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluecollarmillions Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bluecollarmillions

  6. Jul 3

    The Hiring Mistake That Keeps You Stuck with Bad Employees

    Struggling with lead acquisition and hiring top talent? Learn how to build a company culture that attracts the right people. This video breaks down why your business growth depends on the quality of your team. If you are a business owner or manager, you know that finding quality employees is only half the battle. The real challenge lies in keeping them long-term. We examine the direct link between the opportunities you offer and the caliber of candidates you attract. When your organization lacks clear growth potential, the best staff will naturally look for better options elsewhere. This discussion provides actionable insights on how to align your internal company standards with the talent you want to bring on board. By focusing on professional development and internal value, you can solve your lead acquisition issues and build a more stable, productive workforce. Subscribe for weekly business strategy breakdowns, and comment below on the biggest challenge you face with hiring. If you want to scale your business, increase profits, and build a company that doesn't rely on you for every decision, this episode is for you. Check out BoardRoom Elite and get in the room with operators, investors, and owners who are actually doing this every day. 👉 https://bluecollarmillionaire.net/elite 👉 Follow for more real stories and strategies from business owners building empires with grit, grind, and muscle. 👉 Learn more about BoardRoom Elite at BlueCollarMillionaire.net Connect with us: Follow us on all our social media networks for more similar content! Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bluecollarmillions/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecollarmillionaire Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcollarmillionaires Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluecollarmillions Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bluecollarmillions

  7. Jun 26

    8 Changes Every Business Owner Should Make to Grow Faster

    8 Changes Every Business Owner Should Make to Grow Faster Business owners looking to grow faster will learn 8 proven business growth strategies, leadership lessons, and business systems that help scale a profitable company without working more hours. In this episode, Kevin and Chris break down 8 practical changes every business owner should make to grow faster, build a stronger team, and stop being the bottleneck in their company. Whether you're running an HVAC, plumbing, roofing, electrical, landscaping, construction, or any service business, these are the strategies that help owners move from working in the business to working on it. You'll learn: Why hiring the right Executive Assistant can buy back your time How to identify and eliminate what's slowing your business down The importance of predictable marketing channels Why offering financing can increase sales How to recruit great employees before you need them Simple ways to improve your business systems How to spend more time on revenue-producing activities Why developing leaders is the key to long-term growth If you want to scale your business, increase profits, and build a company that doesn't rely on you for every decision, this episode is for you. Check out BoardRoom Elite and get in the room with operators, investors, and owners who are actually doing this every day. 👉 https://bluecollarmillionaire.net/elite 👉 Follow for more real stories and strategies from business owners building empires with grit, grind, and muscle. 👉 Learn more about BoardRoom Elite at BlueCollarMillionaire.net Connect with us: Follow us on all our social media networks for more similar content! Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bluecollarmillions/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecollarmillionaire Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcollarmillionaires Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluecollarmillions Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bluecollarmillions

  8. Jun 11

    From Audi Mechanic to $50M CEO (Part 2) He Stopped Thinking Like a Technician

    From Audi Mechanic to $50M CEO (Part 2): He Stopped Thinking Like a Technician. How does an Audi mechanic become a $50M CEO? In this episode of the Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast, Ryan shares the mindset shift, leadership lessons, and business strategies that helped him go from working on cars to building a $50 million company. If you're a contractor, tradesman, home service business owner, or entrepreneur looking to scale your business, this conversation breaks down what it really takes to stop thinking like a technician and start thinking like a CEO. Ryan and Kevin discuss business growth, leadership, hiring A-players, unit economics, mentorship, company culture, profitability, scaling a service business, and the identity shift required to build a high-growth company. Whether you're running an HVAC company, plumbing company, roofing company, painting company, electrical company, landscaping company, or another blue-collar business, the lessons in this episode apply directly to growing revenue, improving profitability, and building a business that doesn't depend on you. 00:00 – From Audi Mechanic to Business Owner 03:15 – The Power of Borrowed Belief 07:42 – Why Most Owners Stay Stuck 11:18 – Stop Thinking Like a Technician 15:55 – The Identity Shift Required to Scale 21:34 – Finding the Right Mentors 26:08 – Understanding Business Unit Economics 31:47 – How Ryan Scaled Shops Faster Than Competitors 37:26 – Why A-Players Are Worth the Investment 42:10 – The Numbers Every Owner Should Know 47:36 – Building a $50M Company Through Systems 52:14 – Responsibility Is Your Ability to Respond 57:28 – The Mindset That Creates Growth 1:02:11 – Stoicism, Leadership & Mental Toughness 1:08:05 – Why Most Entrepreneurs Get in Their Own Way 1:13:22 – Pressure Is a Privilege 1:18:41 – Creating Value and Building Wealth 1:23:35 – Final Advice for Blue-Collar Entrepreneurs Check out BoardRoom Elite and get in the room with operators, investors, and owners who are actually doing this every day. 👉 https://bluecollarmillionaire.net/elite 👉 Follow for more real stories and strategies from business owners building empires with grit, grind, and muscle. 👉 Learn more about BoardRoom Elite at BlueCollarMillionaire.net Connect with us: Follow us on all our social media networks for more similar content! Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bluecollarmillions/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecollarmillionaire Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcollarmillionaires Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluecollarmillions Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bluecollarmillions

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Being a blue collar entrepreneur is tough. But it's even tougher when you don't have the manpower, systems, or consistent work in place. You're left scrambling around, doing everything yourself, and stressed out of your mind. Worst part? It takes a toll on you physically, which can bankrupt your business. But lucky for you, you found the Blue Collar Millionaire podcast. Turns out, there is a proven and repeatable way to net a million dollars each year with your business—while also getting more quality time with your family. Listen to the Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast to discover how to transform your business into a sellable asset, buy back your time, and achieve the freedom you deserve.

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