Blue Collar Business Podcast
Welcome to the Blue Collar Business Podcast with Sy Kirby. Dive deep into the world of hands-on entrepreneurship and the gritty side of making things happen. Join us for actionable tips on scaling your blue-collar business, managing teams, and staying ahead in an ever-evolving market. We'll also discuss the latest industry trends and innovations that could impact your bottom line. If you're passionate about the blue-collar world and eager to learn from those who've thrived in it, this podcast is a must-listen. Stay tuned for engaging conversations and real-world advice that can take your blue-collar business to new heights.
Blue Collar Business Podcast
Latest Episodes
Ep. 97 - Call Before Catastrophe: Modernizing 811 Safety with William Sanders
Striking an underground utility isn't just a costly delay; it is a life-or-death gamble for your crew. With infrastructure expanding daily and mapping systems struggling to keep up, understanding how to navigate the subsurface is more critical ...
Ep. 96 - No More Reopened Trenches: Tech That Actually Works with Alec Pestov
Downtime and disputes over unseen work are a massive profit leak for middle-market contractors. The traditional methods of documenting underground utilities are failing, costing crews both time and leverage when engineers or owners push back on...
Ep. 95 - Bad Culture Bankrupts: Building a Blue-Collar Team that Stays with David McCune
Chasing production while ignoring the people doing the work is a guaranteed profit leak. Right now, contractors are struggling to find and keep reliable help, constantly pointing fingers at the labor pool instead of looking at why their teams a...
Ep. 94 - Bidding the Cost: Stop Bleeding Cash in the Field with Josh Luebker
Running blind on your job costs is a guaranteed way to bleed cash. With fluctuating material prices and tighter lending, operating on razor-thin margins without a financial baseline will sink a construction business faster than ever before. I s...
Ep. 93 - Build Business Capital: Beyond the Personal Guarantee
Most business owners in the trades break into the industry relying entirely on grit and personal credit cards to survive the early cash flow cycles. You start making more money than you've ever seen in your life, but the minute you go to the ba...