Blue Collar Proud Show

Making The Most Of The Slow Season This week on the BCP Show we talk with Chuck Roydhouse. Everyone gets worried when business slows down, and it can be a particularly challenging and worrying situation for seasonal businesses. But there are some things you can do to prepare for your seasonal slow down and make use of that time, so you aren't struggling to make ends meet or losing the momentum that you've worked so hard to gain. Who better to talk about it than Chuck Roydhouse, a business consultant and good friend of the show who has built two successful seasonal businesses? Listen up! Chuck Roydhouse|011 Clean Sweep of Anne Arundel County|The Roydhouse Effect Want more great business advice? Reach out to Chuck at chuck@roydhouseeffect.com Shout out to BMFC and Lou Curley for the great reviews in iTunes! We'll be speaking at several events this spring. Open up the BCP Show app and click the Events tab to see when and where! While you're in the app, check out the Bonus Content tab to see a great video inter

Employee Retention Today on the BCP Show, we talk with Tim Reed. It's no secret that finding quality people who want to do blue collar work can be a challenge, but that's why retaining the quality people you DO bring on is more important than ever. Do you invest in hiring and training, only to have your best employees leave shortly after? Then listen up because Tim, the retail team leader at Fireside Home Solutions in Oregon, is sharing some tips to help you retain your best employees. Tim Reed|086|116 Fireside Home Solutions Follow Tim on Instagram @firesidetim and check out his free ebook, The Roadmap to Success Interested in learning more about how to find, keep, and lead employees? We're hosting a two day "Build A Better Team" workshop this summer that you won't want to miss. Be one of the first to get details on the workshop (including dates) by filling out this short form. (bcpshow.com/workshop) The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell Catch Taylor at the 2018 Chimney Expo (Valley Forge Ca

Outside The Box Hiring Today on the BCP Show we talk with Sam Johnson, AKA, The Blue Collar Guy. Almost everyone in the blue collar world has struggled to find the perfect hire who meets all the criteria, but Sam knows that the secret to successful hiring lies in taking an outside the box approach. This is pure gold! Today on the BCP Show we talk with Sam Johnson, AKA, The Blue Collar Guy. Almost everyone in the blue collar world has struggled to find the perfect hire who meets all the criteria, but Sam knows that the secret to successful hiring lies in taking an outside the box approach. This is pure gold! Blue Collar Proud: Ten Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love Sam Johnson|107|114 Keep up with Sam on Instagram @thebluecollarguy, Twitter @theblucollarguy, and Facebook @thebluecollarguy, or visit his website thebluecollarguy.com. Connect with us Facebook|Instagram|Twitter

Laserlike Focus Today on the BCP Show we talk with Tim Reed. While some may say that the most important quality in leaders is intelligence, Tim argues that the ability to maintain a laserlike focus is much more valuable. To maintain that focus, he urges business owners to ask, "Who am I? Who is my customer? And how am I uniquely aligned or qualified to provide value?" If you find yourself and your team to be easily distracted or stagnant, it's time to zero in with Tim so you can grow your business with intention and focus. Tim Reed|086 Fireside Home Solutions For business insights and fresh tips, follow Tim on Instagram @firesidetim If you haven't read it yet, check out our book, Blue Collar Proud: Ten Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love. And don't forget to grab Blue Collar Marketing: From Start-Up to Success, which we co-wrote with Jerry Isenhour (CVC Coaching). Download our FREE BCP Show App so you don't miss any special offers or episode extras. You can search for it in the iTunes store

The Importance Of Reviews Today on the BCP Show, we talk with Christian Rodriguez. Christian is our lead account manager, and he's been keeping a close eye on reviews and their rise in importance over the last few years. But what are the facts? Are reviews really that important to consumers? Are negative reviews really bad for business? If you want to know the latest on reviews, Christian has some great insight (including statistics) to share with you. Christian Rodriguez 2017 BrightLocal Local Consumer Review Survey If you don't yet have a system in place for consistently getting reviews, check out the Spark Review Engine™. This tool makes it easy - all you have to do is use it. The easiest way to get the Spark Review Engine™ is to check out the Special Offer right inside of the FREE BCP Show App. If you'd like a free website review, head to www.sparkmarketer.com. Join the conversation over in the BCP Nation Facebook Group. Connect with us Facebook|Instagram|Twitter

Hiring Smarter Today on the BCP Show we talk with The Blue Collar Guy, Sam Johnson. Do you struggle with hiring? Listen up! Sam shares how he changed his approach to hiring and training to solve the problems his company was having and get the right people through the doors. If you've struggled with hiring, it may be time to change your approach and mindset. Sam Johnson|107 Reach out to Sam on Instagram or Facebook Don't forget, Blue Collar Proud: Ten Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love and Blue Collar Marketing:From Start-Up to Success are both available on Amazon. Check 'em out and let us know what you think. Love the podcast? Leave us a review over on iTunes! Join the conversation over in the BCP Nation Facebook Group. Connect with us Facebook|Instagram|Twitter

Mindset Matters Today on the BCP Show we talk with our good friend, Mark Stoner. Before Mark built the multi-million dollar chimney business that he runs today, he built a business that was such a mess it made him physically ill every morning. If anyone knows how important mindset is and how great of an impact it can have on what you're building and how you build it, it's Mark. If you haven't given much thought to your mindset and how it pushes you towards or away from your dreams, listen up. Mark Stoner 001|026 Blue Collar Gold University For more from Mark, including his book, Blue-Collar Gold: How to Build a Service Business from the Dirt Up, head to markstoner.com. While you're thinking about mindset and how you can become a better leader in your business, head to Amazon and get our book, Blue Collar Proud: Ten Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love. We're always working to make the BCP Show better for our listeners, and your feedback helps. Leave us a review over in iTunes or on Facebook.

Housecall Pro Special Episode Today's mini-episode of the Blue Collar Proud Show is a little different. For the first time we've partnered with an outside company to teach you about a product that we think will help solve a lot of your problems. Housecall Pro can help you manage your technicians and fleet of trucks while they're in the field, keep you on top of the numbers and know what's going on with your staff, and automate your payment processes because who really wants to have to chase down those unpaid invoices? Check out the mini-episode to hear personal recommendations from Carter and Taylor who have tested their fair share of field software. To be clear, we have been paid for this content but regardless we would never recommend or promote product we weren't 100% behind. If you want to check out how Housecall Pro can help your business, click here to get 20% off courtesy of the BCPShow.

The Importance of Having a Marketing Plan Today on the BCP Show we talk with Chuck Roydhouse. Marketing is more than just advertising a service or solution to a problem. Today's customers are looking for so much more from the companies they work with, and your marketing plan needs to take that into consideration, and address all the ways your customers encounter and perceive your brand. So what are some of the things you should be thinking about when creating your marketing plan? Chuck Roydhouse|011 Clean Sweep of Anne Arundel County|Roydhouse Effect|Sweep Away Cancer To learn more about Chuck and his consulting services, head to roydhouseeffect.com or shoot him an email at chuck@roydhouseeffect.com. Reviews also play a big part in how your business and brand appears to customers. If you're having trouble consistently getting reviews, click here to learn about the Spark Review Engine™, a review generation tool that's proven to work, or find out more about the tool in the Special Offers section of the BCP Sh

Leading Millennials Today on the BCP Show we talk with Hope Stevenson. Ah, Millennials. It's easy to put them in boxes and label them as lazy and incompetent, because that means we're in the clear; the problem can't possibly be us. But Hope thinks that's a huge mistake, and she's ready to share some insight on how we can change ourselves to better reach and lead the next generation of workers. Looking for some good reads? Head to Amazon and grab Blue Collar Proud: Ten Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love and Blue Collar Marketing: From Startup to Success. Hope Stevenson|003|068 Reach out to Hope at hope@dpstconsulting.com Connect with us Facebook|Instagram|Twitter

Online marketing trends to be aware of Today on this mini-episode of the show we talk with someone who eats, sleeps, and breathes the complex world of online marketing, and he manages a growing team of professionals that help blue collar business owners succeed online. Tom Smodic Is the Operations Manager at Spark Marketer, our marketing agency for service contractors. Listen in as we discuss the ever-changing landscape, and the most important things you can focus on to see results. Interested in a free website review or some help with your SEO and online presence? Head to sparkmarketer.com and click 'Get Your FREE Map.' If you're interested in spending a day with us going through your marketing and creating a customized marketing calendar for your business, reach out to Taylor at taylor@sparkmarketer.com. We also offer a full day of one-on-one marketing help through Mark Stoner's Blue Collar Gold University. Connect with us Facebook|Instagram|Twitter

Apprenticeship programs open up hiring options! Today on the BCP Show we talk with James Terry. You may think your business is attractive, but have you ever stopped to look at it the way a job applicant sees it? When you do, you’ll find that what our guest has to say about apprenticeships starts to make a LOT more sense. Head to Amazon and get our book, Blue Collar Proud: Ten Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love  If you don't yet have our FREE BCP Show app, go to bcpshow.com/app and get it. It's the best place to find episodes, updates, special guest extras, special offers, and more. Thanks to BMFC for the great review on iTunes! Love the show? We'd love to hear from you. Head to iTunes or the Blue Collar Proud Nation Facebook Group and leave us a review. The best way to connect with us (outside of the app) is to join the BCP Nation Facebook Group. Head on over and we'll let you right in! The BCP Nation Facebook Group post of the week comes from Lou Curley. Check it out here. Today, we chat w

Talking shop with a fellow podcaster from down under! Today on the BCP Show we talk with Matt Jones. He’s a fellow podcaster from down under with a passion for tradies and trade-based business owners, which means he’s a brother-in-arms in the work we do. He just does it with a cool Aussie accent! Need a website/web presence tune up or audit? Don't forget we also have a digital marketing company and we work with a lot of blue collar service businesses. Visit our website at sparkmarketer.com and let us know if we can help you in any way. We're going to be in Dayton, OH for the HeatShield Summit January 24-27th. If you're going, come say hello! Check out our book, Blue Collar Proud: Ten Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love on Amazon. We also wrote a book with Jerry Isenhour, Blue Collar Marketing: From Startup to Success. We'd love your feedback on the show. Please review us on iTunes, email us at guys@bcpshow.com, reach out to us on our website, or let us know your thoughts on Facebook. From T

Three generations of blue-collar business success! Today on the BCP Show we talk with Sam Johnson. He’s part of a successful blue collar family with not one, not two, but three generations of successful blue collar business ownership! We wanted to know what that must be like, so we asked him! We wrote a book with Jerry Isenhour called Blue Collar Marketing: From Startup to Success. Do a quick search for it on Amazon and grab your copy! We'd love your feedback on the show. Head to iTunes and review us there, reach out to us on the website, or share your thoughts on the Blue Collar Proud Show page or in the BCP Nation Facebook Group. From The Front Lines Hope Stevenson 003|068|Signature Training Reach out to Hope at hope@dpstconsulting.com Check-In With Reality Stop Domesticating Remarkable People Sam Johnson Reach out to Sam on Facebook or Instagram! Connect with us Facebook|Instagram|Twitter

In business, fortune favors the willing. Today on the BCP Show we talk with Jason Rogers. Where were you in 2009, at the beginning of the recession? Jason was just finding out he’d lost his job, and was wondering what his future was going to look like. It’s what he did next that you have got to hear for yourself. The 5 Love Languages What word or words describe what you want to do or become in 2018? The New Year is the perfect time to start reading, improving, and implementing. So if you haven't read it yet, grab our book Blue Collar Proud: Ten Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love on Amazon. Thanks for the kind words Tom! Want to let us know what you think of the show? Head to our Facebook Group and leave us a comment. You can also shoot us an email at guys@bcpshow.com or leave us a review in iTunes. From The Front Lines Mark Stoner 001|026 Blue Collar Gold: How to Build a Service Business from the Dirt Up For more from Mark, head to markstoner.com Check-In With Reality Leaders don't cry, an

Business owners and suicide: there is hope! Today on the BCP Show we talk with Sally Spencer-Thomas. Owning a business can sometimes feel like the world is crushing in on you. But even in the worst moments, you have options. If you're feeling isolated and overwhelmed, this may be one of the most important episodes you'll ever hear. The countdown to Christmas is on! Still need gift ideas? Head to the BCP Store in the BCP Show app for great gifts or grab our book on Amazon! From the Front Lines Tim Reed|086 Reach out to Tim on Instagram @firesidetim Check-In with Reality The Difference Between Open-Minded and Closed-Minded People Sally Spencer-Thomas Carson J. Spencer Foundation mantherapy.org Head to sallyspencerthomas.com to continue the conversation with Sally or to have her speak in front of your team.

I see you... but what are you really saying? Today on the BCP Show we talk with Barbara Chatzkel. When we think of languages we think of English, or Spanish, or Farsi. But your words tell only part of the story - that's right, it's body language that gives us the full picture. But what does it tell us, and how do we read it? Still doing some Christmas shopping for your team? Why not support the show at the same time? Head over to the BCP Store in the BCP Show app for everything from tees to coolers. Our book, Blue Collar Proud: Ten Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love also makes a great gift! Grab the paperback or kindle version on Amazon! Shout out to Mark Madden for his comment over in the Blue Collar Proud Nation Facebook Group. From the Front Lines Mark Stoner 001|026 Check out Mark's website for more information on Mark and his Blue Collar University and get your copy of Blue Collar Gold: How To Build A Service Business From The Dirt Up today! Check-In With Reality The Power of the Lead

The Business Case for Going Green Today on the BCP Show we talk with Shel Horowitz. Regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, whether you think global warming should be labeled “Fake News” or “Headline News,” there is a really compelling business case to be made for why you should “Go Green.” We may be stirring the pot with this one, but let’s get into it! In January, we'll be at the HeatShield Summit Conference at Aileron, just outside Dayton, OH. We hope to see you there! Thanks to Rudi Oosting for the great iTunes and Facebook reviews. We really appreciate it! From the Front Lines Hope Stevenson 003|068|Signature Training Why People Quit Their Jobs Reach out to Hope at hope@dpstconsulting.com Check-In With Reality 25 Wacky Interview Questions That Work Shel Horowitz Guerrilla Marketing Goes Green Guerrilla Marketing to Heal the World Check out Shel's websites, goingbeyondsustainability.com and greenandprofitable.com  Click here for free and paid tools and resources from Shel, as well as op

Winning at the “Game” of business! Today on the BCP Show we talk with Ellen Rohr. Growing a business you can be proud of means creating a set of rules for the game that allows everyone to win - you, your employees, AND your customers. But how do you handle the important, tough conversation? What are the rules to that? Blue Collar Proud: Ten Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love Are you a blue collar world changer? Let us know how you’re giving back and what you’re getting back. Reach out to us in the Blue Collar Proud Nation Facebook Group, send us a private message, or reach out here on the website. Thanks for the incredible iTunes review .308 Holes! We appreciate your feedback and we’re glad you’re listening! The Blue Collar Proud Nation Facebook Group Post of the Week comes from Dave Ballentine. Check it out and check out his podcast, Surging Forward. From The Front Lines Kenny Chapman 021|052 For more from Kenny, head to The Blue Collar Success Group Check-In With Reality Leave No Doubt Le

How your purpose connects with your profits Today on the BCP Show we talk with May McCarthy. She’s a successful entrepreneur who understands that your business “why” is directly connected to your bottom line. Your business isn’t making what you want? Start with getting clear on your purpose. Blue Collar Proud: Ten Principles for Building a Kickass Business You Love The Spark Review Engine™ makes it easy to get reviews — learn more by clicking the Special Offers tab in the BCP Show app. If you don’t have the app yet, head to bcpshow.com/app on your smart phone or search for the Blue Collar Proud Show in the iTunes App Store or Google Play Store and get it for free! We’re still booking speaking dates for the first quarter of 2018. Interested in having us on your turf? Head to the Contact tab in the BCP Show app or go to bcpshow.com/contact and tell us more about your event! The Blue Collar Proud Nation Facebook Group post of the week goes to Ryan Skews for his photo of a Carter & Sons septic tank service