Blue Collar Proud Show

Whoa! We made it to 100! Thank you to everyone who's been with us on this journey and let us be a part of their journey. We're on a mission to make the next 100 episodes even better for you, so get ready, because we're getting deeper and more focused!

Leadership is growing so we can help others grow. Today on the BCP Show we talk with John Meredith. With 30 years of business experience and a huge heart for helping small business owners succeed, John is here to share with us a little about his own journey, and what it means to be a servant leader. If you're interested in having us speak to your organization in the first quarter of 2018, reach out to us on our website or through the contact tab of the BCP Show app. Speaking of the app, go get it if you haven't yet. Bob Faughnan says, "I love the new App, makes it so easy to tune in!" Bob knows what's up. Listen to Bob. The Blue Collar Proud Nation Facebook Group highlight of the week: Taylor's Financial Friday's series. These live video posts aren't like math class, they're quick, fun, and easy to apply. Head to the BCP Nation Facebook Group and check them out! From The Front Lines Kenny Chapman 021|052 Reach out to Kenny at The Blue Collar Success Group Check-In With Reality Unknown to Known - Seek Answer

Listen to this lawyer so you can avoid this lawyer! Today on the BCP Show we talk with Alex Umansky. Employee rights issues can mean big problems for small businesses. Alex tells us the biggest mistakes he commonly sees as an attorney, and how to avoid having to face someone like him in court! Check out our feature in the October issue of ICON Advisor magazine! Still looking for a speaker for the first quarter of 2018? Reach out to us here or through the BCP Show App. We'd love to come talk to your group! Speaking of the app, if you don't have it yet, head to the Google Play store or the iTunes app store, type in Blue Collar Proud, and get it! It's the ONLY place to find bonus content, like our recent talk with Al Levi 022|082, author of The 7-Power Contractor. Our Blue Collar Proud Nation Facebook Group conversation of the week was started by Christian Devlin (095). He really speaks some truth about being remembered by your customers, so if you missed it, check it out. From The Front Lines Chuck Roydhou

Today on the BCP Show we talk with the host of The Contractor Fight podcast, Tom Reber. The success that every business owner wants has little to do with the stuff we can’t control and has everything to do with the stuff that’s in our head. That’s right, the game is lost or won in the space between your ears. Interested in having us speak at your business or event? Reach out to us here on the website or through the BCP Show app! If you don't have the BCP Show app yet, head to iTunes or the Google Play store, search for The Blue Collar Proud Show, and get it! You can also get it right here. With the app, you'll get every episode as soon as it drops, as well as exclusive bonus content, special offers, and other goodies you can't get anywhere else. Blue Collar Proud: Ten Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love We had such a great time on the Allison H. Larsen show on voiceAmerica. Check it out here. The comment of the week comes from Blue Collar Guy on YouTube. Thanks for the awesome feedback! From

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Doug Noll.  If you're in business, then you know that sometimes conflict is unavoidable. But whether that conflict is with an employee or a customer, it doesn't have to spiral out of control. You have more power to de-escalate than you might realize. Jerry Isenhour|061|CVC Coaching  Get the BCP Show app for FREE on your iPhone or Android if you haven't yet - and don't forget to leave a review of the podcast and the app! Blue Collar Proud: Ten Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love is available on Amazon. If you haven't read it yet, so grab it - and as always, reviews are welcome! From the Front Lines Tim Reed|086|Fireside Home Solutions Reach out to Tim on Instagram @firesidetim Check-In With Reality Starting from scratch Never Eat Alone Ellen Rohr|002|016|036 Douglas E. Noll Dr. Matthew Lieberman on Affect Labeling De-Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less Visit dougnoll.com, scroll down to the "Exclusive Offer" book banner, and click the

Sometimes what you think you want, isn't. Today on the BCP Show we talk with Christian Devlin. It's a story about starting over in the plumbing industry, and growing it blue collar proud the second time around. This is the quintessential story about taking the lemons life deals you, and making sweet lemonade! We're excited to introduce the BCP Facebook Chatbot, something we've been working on for a long time. Check it out and let us know what you think! Blue Collar Proud: Ten Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love  The BCP Nation FB post of the week comes from Lou Curley: 5 PR Lessons I Learned From Mr. T. Check it out! Head to the App store, the Google Play store, or bcpshow.com/app and get the BCP Show app on your iPhone or Android. It's the ONLY place to find bonus content and special offers from us and our guests! From The Front Lines Kenny Chapman 021|052 Reach out to Kenny and check out all the excellent resources over at The Blue Collar Success Group. Check-In With Reality Taylor's alway

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Darin Bibeau. You don't go from Coast Guard Special Ops to owning multiple industry-leading manufacturing companies without knowing a few things about how to become everything you can be in life. Interested in having us speak at a convention or association event? Reach out to us through the BCP Show app or through our website. If you don't yet have the app, GO GET IT! It's FREE and it's where you'll find special content and special offers, like the first chapter of our book, Blue Collar Proud: Ten Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love, for FREE. Psst! You can also get that free chapter right here. Thanks to Zach Thompson at True Handyman for the feedback! Get your location on your site so people (and Google) can find you, man! From The Front Lines Mark Stoner 001|026 For more from Mark, check out his website and grab his book, Blue Collar Gold: How to Build a Service Business from the Dirt Up Check-In With Reality NFL Star Gary Brackett On Failure And Knowing

  Today on the BCP Show we talk with Chad Cooper.  If you catch yourself saying things like, "I 'm so busy I need two of me to get it all done!", or "There just aren't enough hours in the day." then this episode is sure to give you a very liberating new perspective.   Blue Collar Proud: 10 Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love  Frank Schilling: Plumbers Without Borders Get the BCP Show app on your iPhone or Android! It’s FREE and it’s where you’ll find all the episodes, plus bonus content and special offers you can’t get anywhere else. Go get it and let us know what you think in the app store. Interested in having Carter & Taylor speak to your organization? Email Taylor and we'll set something up! Our BCP FB Nation Group post of the week is from our friend and former guest on the BCP Show, Ryan Skews.   From the Front Lines Chuck Roydhouse | 011 | Roydhouse Effect Email Chuck Check in with Reality This Hidden Enemy is Making Your Job Harder Than Necessary, Elizabeth Crook Live Large: The

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Bennie Copeland. If you've spent any time around a dog trainer, then you know that they understand something about communication that not everyone gets. But what do they know about employees? And leadership? Well, let's find out!    Get the BCP Show app on your iPhone or Android! It's FREE and it's where you'll find all the episodes, plus bonus content and special offers you can't get anywhere else. Go get it and let us know what you think in the app store. Thanks to Jonathan Shumate for the iTunes review of the show! Our big ask: Please spread the word about the show by sharing us with your local and national associations and groups. Our BCP FB Nation Group post of the week is from our friend and former guest on the BCP Show, Ryan Skews.   From The Front Lines Hope Stevenson 003|068|Signature Training Check-In With Reality The Price of Poor Health, from our friend and former guest (episode 054) Patrick Lencioni's blog, Table Group. Get Patrick's book, The Advantage, on Am

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Alex Nickens. This young man started a lawn care business and is growing it using social media and video. No matter where you are in your own business journey, you'll recognize part of yourself in Alex's story, and probably learn some things, too!   Interested in having us facilitate a vision summit? Reach out to us. Enjoying the app? Let us know in the Contact Us tab! Still don't have the app? Head to bcpshow.com/app on your Android or iPhone and don't miss a single piece of bonus content or a single episode. Thanks for the awesome review on Amazon, Jonathan Shumate! Haven't checked out Blue Collar Proud: Ten Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love? To get it, head to the Special Offers page in the app (you can even get the first chapter for FREE). You can also grab the book on Amazon. The BCP Nation FB Group convo of the week: What's your dream vacation look like?   From The Front Lines Kenny Chapman 021|052|The Blue Collar Success Group Check-In With Reality

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Bobby Klinck. Stop me if you've heard this story - a business owner spends tens of thousands of dollars on his new logo and truck wraps, only to be told that his company name infringes on the rights of another business who was already using it. NIGHTMARE, right? ~We're getting some great feedback on the new BCP Show app. Get it for FREE on your iPhone or Android by heading to bcpshow.com/app. From The Front Lines Mark Stoner 001 | 026 | Blue Collar Gold: How to Build a Service Business from the Dirt Up | markstoner.com Check-In With Reality What's the easiest way to get more reviews for your business? Open up the BCP app and head to Special Offers! We designed a tool specifically for that purpose and we're offering it to you, our listeners, at a special price for a limited time. Give it a shot! One of our clients raked in over 150 reviews in just three months! What else can Spark Marketer do for you? Visit our website and get a FREE 30 minute consultation to see if we can he

  Today on the BCP Show we talk with Patty Lawrence. If you don't have a firm grip on the money flowing through your business, then you are probably experiencing CHAOS right now, aren't you? Patty helps business owners tame that chaos, and it's actually easier than you may think!   ~Zach, thanks for the review and for being with us since episode two! We'd love to hear which guests you felt were out of place, so please head to bcpshow.com/contact and let us know! ~This week's BCP Nation Facebook Group post of the week is from Christian Devlin. Check out the hilarious "Worst Plumber Ever" video if you haven't yet seen it. ~Don't forget to get the new BCP Show app! We have some great new bonus content with Joe Crisara that you won't find anywhere else! How do you get the app? Head to bcpshow.com/app on your iPhone or Android! It's FREE! From the Front Lines Jerry Isenhour, CVC Coaching | Chaos to Reinvention Check-In with Reality We talk culture, core values, and the Time To Glisten (TTG) challenge. Patty Lawre

Today on the BCP Show we talk with David C. Barnett. In this world, there is a market where you can buy or sell anything of value, including businesses! But do you know how to create the kind of business that will fetch a great price? What about growing your business by buying someone else's business?   ~The BCP Show App is out and it's FREE. Head to bcpshow.com/app on your iPhone, Android, or Tablet to get it! ~Shout out to Christian Devlin - thanks for challenging us and accepting our challenge! ~Wanna be on the show? Email our Show Coordinator Jessica Winn (the one and only) at jessicaw@sparkmarketer.com and if it's a good fit, we'll make it happen! Front Lines Report Hope Stevenson, Signature Training 003|068 Reach out to Hope at hope@dpstconsulting.com Check-In with Reality Are you an amateur or a professional? Second-Level Thinking David C. Barnett How To Sell My Own Business | 12 Things To Do Before You Consider Selling Your Business | 21 Stupid Things People Do When Trying To Buy A Business | Franchis

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Chuck Hall. Successful business owners all have one thing in common: None of them just woke up one morning and magically found themselves exactly where they wanted to be. Business ownership is hard work, and Chuck helps us see what it takes. ~The BCP Show app is your one-stop-shop for episodes, extras, and swag and it's READY— search for "BCP Show" in Google Play or the iTunes app store and get it for FREE! ~Thanks for the review and the feedback Zach Guerrieri — we really appreciate it! We'll work on getting some more industry-specific guests on the show. ~Have you left us a review on iTunes yet? We'd love it if you did! From the Front Lines Kenny Chapman — 021|052 The Blue Collar Success Group Check-In with Reality Ditch the Askholes WARNING: This article contains spicy language. Chuck Hall Winston's Chimney Service Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) National Chimney Supply Reach out to Chuck at president@csia.org Connect with us Facebook|Instagram|Twitter  

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Tim Reed. It's a wide ranging and sharp conversation about products, services, technology, sales, marketing, consumers, business leadership, and Millennials.   ~Show your support for the show and the Blue Collar Proud movement by sporting some swag from the BCP Store. ~If you haven't yet checked out our book, Blue Collar Proud: 10 Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love, grab your free chapter here. ~Exciting new BCP app in the works - and it's FREE! Be the first to get it when it's ready by heading to bcpshow.com and adding your name and email to the "Notify me of special content & episodes" email list. ~The Blue Collar Proud Nation Facebook Group post of the week comes from a good friend of the show, Russell Moore. Check out this cool "next generation" fence post driver. Front Lines Report Hope Stevenson, Signature Training 003|068 Reach out to Hope at hope@dpstconsulting.com Check-In with Reality Do you trust your customers? Do your customers trust you? Ti

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Jim Sweeney. Have you settled for living with chronic pain? Have you just accepted it as part of the job? What about your employees? And what is the cost to your business when people are not operating at peak performance? ~Join the Blue Collar Proud Nation Facebook Group so you don't miss great discussions, like this one on Goettl AC, a company that donated an AC unit to a family in need. ~We'd love it if you'd leave us a review on iTunes! ~Have comments, suggestions, complaints, requests, etc.? We always welcome feedback on the show, just head to bcpshow.com/contact ~Our friend Jerry Isenhour had us on his podcast, The Blue Collar Success Network. Check it out! Front Lines Report Jerry Isenhour, CVC Coaching|Chaos to Reinvention Check-In With Reality Choose Clarity Over Certainty Dr. Jim Sweeney Visit Sweeney Chiropractic or give Jim a call at 615-331-7040 Connect with us Facebook|Instagram|Twitter

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Andrea Hughes. If you're blue collar, you may not think that the corporate world can teach you anything, but if you're committed to growing something you can be proud of, then you're willing to learn from any source. Andrea has experience in both worlds and is here to tell us the lessons she's learned.   ~Ed Hamilton|006|, the only guest we've ever worn kilts for, sent us a nice card. Thanks Ed! ~Mark Madden, thanks for the comment in the Blue Collar Proud Nation FB group! ~Want to check out Blue Collar Proud: 10 Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love before purchasing it on Amazon? Grab a free chapter here ~Support the show by getting some BCP goodies in our store Front Lines Report Hope Stevenson 003|068| Reach out to Hope at hope@dpstconsulting.com Check-In with Reality 6 Things You Can Do If You're Not Ready To Partner With Us Whether it's not the right time to invest in a digital marketing company or you simply don't have any wiggle room in your budget, her

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Peter Mehit. Does your business have a written plan? Do you have your hands on the steering wheel and know where you are going, or are you just strapped to the side of a rocket, hoping for the best?  Your answer to that question could determine whether you ever reach your business dreams.    ~Thanks for the awesome book review Tim Reed! See what Tim's talking about - grab your copy of Blue Collar Proud: 10 Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love on Amazon. ~We had the privilege of being guests on the Heather Parady podcast, The Unconventional One - check it out here! ~This post of the week is from our former Technical Director, Ryan Acree. Check out the vision, brand, and culture of The Surfin' Plumbers - plumbers who 'get it.' ~Grab some BCP swag in our new store! Front Lines Report Jerry Isenhour, CVC Coaching|Chaos To Reinvention Check-In With Reality Thomas Oppong on The Power of Incremental Progress Peter Mehit|www.custombps.com Hear more from Peter on episo

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Al Levi. Don't you wish life came with an operating manual? What about parenting? I doubt we'll ever see those, but you CAN have an operations manual for your business - you just have to write it first.   ~Shameless plug for our book - buy Blue Collar Proud: Ten Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love  ~Find out what you're good at with Strengths Finder ~Shop BCP gear in our new store ~This episode's video of the week comes from CBS ~Big thanks to Bobby Faughnan for the 5-star book review. We love hearing how Blue Collar Proud is changing worlds! Front Lines Report Hope Stevenson|003|068|Reach out to Hope at hope@dpstconsulting.com  Check-In With Reality Do you really have a marketing problem? This rant brought to you by Taylor Hill Get Mark Stoner's book, Blue-Collar Gold: How to Build a Service Business from the Dirt Up Al Levi Listen to episode 022 for more from Al Get your copy of The 7 Power Contractor: Run Your Contracting Business With Less Stress & Mo

Today on the BCP Show we're gonna drink beer and talk with Head Brewer Sean Jewett about the beverage of choice for blue-collar AND white collar people. That's right, this golden elixir is a uniter, not a divider.      ~Get some swag at the Blue Collar Proud Store ~This week’s video of the week comes from David Faughnan. Check it out on the BCP Show Facebook Group page. Front Lines Report Jerry Isenhour | Grab your copy of Chaos to Reinvention and check out CVC Coaching Check-In With Reality Inc. Magazine on becoming a better leader Buy our book if you haven't already! Sean Jewitt East Nashville Beer Works Connect with us! Facebook|Twitter|Instagram