Blue Collar Proud Show

Today on the BCP Show we talk with business owner Dave Puncochar. He started his company in his garage, and today he's turning out beautiful custom furniture and art from reclaimed wood. It's an inside look at a real blue-collar dream.  ~courtesy of Lou Curley -Blue Collar Proud Store! -Special Show Offers - free chapter of our book -Buy the book!   Front Lines Report Hope Stevenson - 003 | 068   Check in with Reality Working for a Zebra, not a Unicorn   Dave Puncochar Good Wood Nashville - Instagram | Twitter     Connect with Us! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Deb Krier. Deb believes you need to step back, take a deep look at all the parts and people in your business, and then ask yourself, "What is the story we are telling the world?" The answer to that question is everything.    Mark Stoner 001|026 Kevin Russell 023 Thanks for the feedback, Jeff. Welcome to the family! Russell Moore gave us our first ever BCP Facebook Group Post of the Week. Head to the Facebook group and check out the video he shared! While you're there, tell us about some of the weird jobs you've had - we want to hear from you! If you still haven't read it, head to Amazon and check out our book, Blue Collar Proud. You can grab a free chapter here. Spoiler: The audio version of Blue Collar Proud will be available soon. From the Front Lines: Jerry Isenhour 061|CVC Coaching|Chaos to Reinvention Check in with Reality: The power of a positive attitude - NY Times Deb Krier Storybrand Let us know what your big takeaway was! Connect with Us! Facebook|Twitter|Instagram

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Barbara Higgens and Harold Harrington. The city of Flint, Michigan has been in the news for its water crisis and political scandal, but these two heroes are changing that story, by doing good with what they have. From the Front Lines: Hope Stevenson - 003 | 068 Check in with Reality: Leadership - Mental Snacks Barbara Higgens Harold Harrington  Connect with Us! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Tiffany C. Wright. If your next level of growth isn't happening because of a money problem, then you may not have as big of a problem as you think. Tiffany says that businesses often miss out on getting needed funding because they don't have all the facts.   Announcements: - Take the Blue Collar Proud pledge! - We're headed to SEHPBA at St. Simon's Island, FL - June 9 8-9:30am - Mbladam left us a review, we'd love it if you could do the same! - Please take our survey - we need your feedback to make sure we're providing the best content possible! Front Lines Report: Jerry Isenhour - CVC Coaching - 061 Check in with Reality: Emotional Intelligence Tiffany C. Wright - The Resourceful CEO Connect with us! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Marty McDonald. Marty says that too many people think social media doesn't work for their businesses. But there are more ways to use social than you might think, and some of them may surprise you.   Announcements: - SEHPBA - Saint Simons Island, FL June 9 8:00-9:30am - We'd love it if you could drop us a review on iTunes and fill out our survey! Front Lines Report: Kenny Chapman - 021 | 052 Marty McDonald Connect with us! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Kevin Berchelmann. We believe that leadership is the #1 most important function of a business owner. And Kevin says that while some things have changed over the generations, leadership still comes down to a few key elements that will never change. Announcements -This is a long overdue review for Taylor and Carter's Guys in Trucks podcast. I have listened to every one of the episodes and I can't say how much great stuff I have learned from these guys and their guests.  This is a great resource for anyone in the home services business. I also recommend these guys services at Spark Marketer who have helped me and my son in our startup company. Keep up the great work guys. - Toms1499 - Dec 12, 2016 -Our book is available on Amazon! Check it out! -SEHPBA Conference June 8-9 From the Front Lines Kenny Chapman - 021 | 052 Kevin Berchelmann Connect with us! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Eliot Wagonheim. Are you operating your business without the basic legal safety nets that every business needs? Eliot says most small businesses have no idea how much risk they are exposed to! Let's talk protection. Announcements: - Our book is available on Amazon! You can get a free chapter here. - Check out our survey - we'd love to hear your feedback! - If you're enjoying our show, please consider leaving us a review in iTunes! From the Front Lines: Ellen Rohr 002|016|036ZoomDrain Check in with Reality Importance of taking action Eliot Wagonheim Wagonheim Law Connect with us! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Bcpshow.com/connect 

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Gary Stevenson. Running a successful Blue Collar Proud business is all about managing and investing in the important relationships. With your employees, your suppliers and vendors, your clients, even yourself. Gary says this is what leadership is all about to him.  Announcements: - Our book is available on Amazon! You can get a free chapter here. - Check out our survey - we'd love to hear your feedback! - If you're enjoying our show, please consider leaving us a review in iTunes! From the Front Lines: Kenny Chapman 021 | 052The Blue Collar Success Group Check in with Reality Misguided Questions That Kill Businesses Gary Stevenson Arizona Glass Specialists  Connect with Us! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Bcpshow.com/connect  

Today on the BCP Show we talk again with Joe Crisara! Joe believes that unless you are the kind of business that is convinced it has proven and real value to offer your customers, you're never going to have the kind of sales success you deserve. Want more sales? Focus on VALUE.   Announcements Our book is out! Check out the paperback and Kindle options on Amazon Free chapter of the book is available here Please take a minute to fill out our survey and leave us a review on iTunes! Front Lines Report Ellen Rohr Zoom Drain | 002 | 016 | 036 Check in with Reality How Rich People See the World Differently  Joe Crisara 032 Connect with us! bcpshow.com/connect Facebook | Instagram | Twitter BCP Nation 

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Nashville's Mayor Megan Barry. Ever wonder how your business fits into the bigger local scheme of things? Here's a clue - your local community needs you to be strong AND involved. Yes that means you! Announcements: - MidStates HPBA Burn & Learn 2017 May 22-23 -Topics include: Importance of online reviews and how to get them -Our book is available on Amazon -check it out! -We'd love it if you could fill out the survey on our homepage! Front Lines Report: Mark Stoner 001 | 026 Blue Collar Gold | Ashbusters | SirVent | Blue Collar U Nashville Mayor Megan Barry Mayor's OfficeOffice of Economic & Community DevelopmentIncentivesBoards & Commissions  Living Ideas in America by Henry Steele Commager Connect with us! Bcpshow.com/connect Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Jake Loeffler. Jake got religion early when it came to the importance of systems in his business, and because of that, he's gone on to successfully own and operate multiple businesses all at once - without going crazy or losing everything! That's the power of systems.  Announcements: - Our book is out! Paperback version available now on Amazon.com - Free chapter of the book available on our site bcpshow.com/book - North East/Mid-Atlantic Chimney Expo - APRIL 21 - 22, 2017 - Take a minute and fill out survey on our site please! - Please leave us a review in iTunes From the Front Lines: Kenny Chapman |021|052| Check in with Reality: The ROI of Thanking Your Customers Kenny Chapman Connect with us! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram bcpshow.com/connect

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Fred Schilling. He works with a unique humanitarian organization called Plumbers without Borders, which helps make clean water possible in some of the most impoverished areas of the world. It's a fascinating and sobering discussion with a real blue-collar hero, plus MUCH more on this episode, coming up.  Announcements: - Reminder personal and business taxes are due Tuesday, April 18th - Our book is out! Paperback version available now on Amazon.com - Free chapter of the book available on our site bcpshow.com/book - North East/Mid-Atlantic Chimney Expo - APRIL 21 - 22, 2017 - Take a minute and fill out survey on our site please! - Please leave us a review in iTunes From the Front Lines: Mark Stoner |001|026| Check in with Reality: The one word great CEOs never use Fred Schilling Connect with us! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram bcpshow.com/connect

  On this special "Point Five" episode, we take the show on the road, this time to Atlanta, GA for the HPBExpo. Listen to the live recording of the show, with FOUR spectacular guests from the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue industry. Whether you are in that industry or not, you'll be sure to find value from listening to this special bonus episode, released in between our regularly scheduled weekly episodes. Join us!   Jack Goldman - HPBExpo Rick Vlahos - 031 Aime Ryan - Ryan Brothers Chimney Sweeping Jeremy Biswell - Fluesbrothers Chimney Service | National Chimney Sweep Guild Hope Stevenson - 003 | 068

  Today on the BCP Show we talk with Hope Stevenson. Imagine being in a small group of non-competing business owners from your industry, getting together to learn and share best practices for a successful business. Hope leads a program just like that, and she's here to tell us all about it. Plus MUCH more, coming up.    Announcements: Our book is out! The paperback version is available now. A free chapter of the book is available here.  North East/Mid-Atlantic Chimney Expo  -  APRIL 21 - 22, 2017 Take a minute and fill out the survey on our site please! Leave a review for us in iTunes. From the Front Lines: Ellen Rohr 002 | 016 | 036 ellenrohr.com | Zoom Drain Check in with Reality Stop Calling Them Soft Skills Hope Stevenson Arizona Glass Specialists | 003 Connect with us! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Bcpshow.com/connect 

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Virginia Phillips. There is something that may be costing your business tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars every year, its affecting your employees and your customers , and you may never have considered it. Wanna know what it is? Well, find out that and MUCH more, coming up. You're listening to The Blue Collar Proud Show, and YOU my friends are in PROUD NATION!   Announcements: Blue Collar Proud will be released April 4th! Stay tuned for info on how to purchase. From the Front Lines: Kenny Chapman 021 | 052 The Blue Collar Success Group Check in with Reality Overcoming Burnout  Virginia Phillips Triumph After Trauma Connect with us! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Bcpshow.com/connect 

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Joe Nicassio. His story goes something like this: from rags, to riches, then back to rags again. But along the way way back to riches once more, he says he's learned a few things that have made all the difference, and today, he's sharing some of that with us. All that and MUCH more, coming up. You're listening to The Blue Collar Proud Show, and YOU my friends are in PROUD NATION! Front Lines Report: Mark Stoner 001 | 026Blue Collar Gold Joe Nicassio JoeNicassio.com Employee Escape Plan Connect with us! bcpshow.com/connect Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Stacey Brown Randall. The word FAIL may be a four-letter word, but it's going to happen to all of us at some point. But it doesn't have to define who you are, and it is NOT your final destination. But how do you get better at life and business? Stacey's gonna tell us! All that and MUCH more, coming up. You're listening to The Blue Collar Proud Show, and YOU my friends are in PROUD NATION! Only 2 more days until our State of the Internet Address at NCSG March 15-18 Galt House Hotel Carter & Taylor speaking Friday March 17th, 10:00am-12:00pm in the Breathitt Room Front Lines Report: Ellen Rohr - 002 | 016 | 036 Zoom Drain Check in with Reality: Core Value Balance Stacey Brown Randall Connect with us! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram bcpshow.com/connect

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Travis Jennings. Have you ever wondered what the wealthy know that you don't? What secret knowledge do they possess that enable them to get and then keep large amounts of assets? Travis knows, and he teaches others, helping them become wealthy, too! All that and MUCH more, coming up. You're listening to The Blue Collar Proud Show, and YOU my friends ARE PROUD NATION! NCSG Info: March 15-18 Carter & Taylor speaking Friday, 17th, 10:00am-12:00pm room Breathitt Survey time! We'd love to hear what industries you're in and how we can provide the best content! From the Front Lines: Jerry Isenhour | CVC Coaching Check in with Reality: Customer Experience Starts by Ignoring Your Customer Travis Jennings Connect with us! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram bcpshow.com/connect

Today on the BCP Show we talk with Curtis Sutton and Dennis Ferrier. If you are serious about growing a multi-million dollar business, and being seen as the only choice in your market for what you do, then you are going to have to get serious about telling your story in the most professional way possible. Is it time to up YOUR game? All that and MUCH more, coming up. You're listening to The Blue Collar Proud Show, and YOU my friends are in PROUD NATION! HPBExpo Live BCP Taping: Friday, March 3, 1:00pm – Room C201 Marketing Panel 3:30pm – Room C202 Lineup for the live show (shoutout to Rick Vlahos!): – Jack H. Goldman – President & CEO of Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association – Aime Ryan – Incoming Vice-Chairman of HPBA – Jeremy Biswell – Current President of National Chimney Sweep Guild -Marketing panel moderated by Hope Stevenson (We love her!) at 3:30pm - Room C202 From The Front Lines Mark Stoner 001 | 026 | Markstoner.com | Blue Collar University | Blue Collar Gold Check in with Reality Shep Hyken a

  Today on the BCP Show we talk with Diane Gardner. If you're growing your business the Blue Collar Proud Way, then you are paying attention to your financial health. And Diane believes if you really pay attention, you can save thousands on your taxes every year. Yeah, I thought you'd like that! All that and MUCH more, coming up. You're listening to The Blue Collar Proud Show, and YOU my friends are in PROUD NATION!   HPBExpo Live BCP Taping: Friday, March 3, 1:00pm - Room C201 Marketing Panel 3:30pm - Room C202 Lineup for the live show (shoutout to Rick Vlahos!): - Jack H. Goldman - President & CEO of Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association - Aime Ryan - incoming Vice-Chairman of HPBA - Jeremy Biswell - Current President of National Chimney Sweep Guild From the Front Lines Ellen Rohr | Zoom Drain Check in with Reality NYTimes article: Apprenticeships The Myth and Reality of Manufacturing in America Diane Gardner Connect with Us! bcpshow.com/connect Facebook | Twitter | Instagram