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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.
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The Business Lessons Behind Duke's Nationwide Growth | Blue Collar StartUp #144 (opens the original)
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Matt Fishbune, CEO of Duke's, joins Blue Collar StartUp to discuss how a specialized sewer root control company grew from its Syracuse, New York roots into a nationwide business through acquisitions, market expansion, skilled labor, leadership development, and a focus on its core business. Matt also shares lessons from Duke's growth, including how to evaluate new markets, build teams across multiple regions, develop future leaders, and why the trades should never be viewed as a fallback career.
Why Growth Means Hiring Before You Feel Ready | Blue Collar StartUp #143 (opens the original)
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Brianna Ford, Founder of All In Heating & Air, shares how she went from working inside multimillion-dollar HVAC companies to launching her own business from zero customers, building a database, generating leads through community involvement, and growing a recognizable local brand. She also breaks down restructuring a $40 million HVAC company that was losing $1 million a month, why businesses need to hire ahead of growth, and how she created processes and KPIs to build All In Heating & Air. Learn
The Marketing Strategy Every Contractor Needs | Blue Collar StartUp #142 (opens the original)
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What does it take to build a memorable brand and consistent marketing strategy for a home service or contracting business? Crystal Williams, Co-Founder of Lemon Seed Marketing, shares practical advice on contractor branding, business naming, social media content, Google Business Profiles, mascots, and community engagement. Learn more about Crystal Williams and Lemon Seed Marketing at lemonseedmarketing.com . 0:00 Intro & Welcome to Blue Collar StartUp 1:49 Meet Crystal Williams & Lemon Seed Mark
How Anchor Heating & Air Rebuilt to $8M From $2,000 | Blue Collar StartUp #141 (opens the original)
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Stephanie Postell, Owner and COO of Anchor Heating and Air Conditioning, joins Blue Collar StartUp to share how she and her husband built an $8 million HVAC company from just $2,000 after losing the previous $5 million business they helped build. She also explains how HVAC contractors can grow by charging appropriately, understanding their numbers, building a strong brand, investing in great employees, and creating processes that support rapid growth. Learn more about Stephanie and Anchor Heatin
Why Contractors Need to Put Their Pricing Online in 2026 | Blue Collar StartUp #140 (opens the original)
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Paul Redman, President of Contractor Commerce, joins Blue Collar StartUp to discuss how AI, online shopping, transparent pricing, and changing homeowner expectations are reshaping the trades. He also breaks down common technology mistakes, the importance of speed to lead, and hiring the right people to create a business that can grow without becoming dependent on its owner. Learn more about Paul Redman and Contractor Commerce at contractorcommerce.com . 0:00 Welcome to Blue Collar StartUp & Meet
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