Most of us despise the thought of being a 'salesperson'. Because of that, we focus on the work instead of the client. We hope they tell us what they want. We only want to do the work and get paid at the end. This is why you suck at sales. What if there was a different way? Tune in this week as I walk you through The 5 C's and how this takes you fro…

This week I am sharing with you week 10 Q&A of The Blue Collar Boot Camp. There is another Boot Camp launching in January, enrollment begins soon.Joshua Huite

We just finished our 2 Day Business Builder and man was it awesome!! As a take away from the last couple days I wanted to talk about where to start. For most of us we are reactive and busy and tell ourself that we are productive. Unfortunately that usually isn't the case. Listen up this week to find out where to start.…

If you don't know people you don't know business. If you don't know money you don't know how to be a business owner. To many businesses suffer from poor money management and ultimately fail and poor money management is not a math problem, it's an attitude promblem. This week Greg and I are back on the mics talking about how your money problem is a …

There is a war coming in the Blue Collar World. Massive amounts of private money is being poured into our industries to buy up market share. Why is this happening? How can we fight it? Tune in and find out...Joshua Huite

This week I have my Blue Collar Insiders partner Greg Giroux back on the mic. Mostly we discuss the evolution of the coaching, what's available and our experience so far inside our program The Blue Collar Boot Camp.Joshua Huite

Two important factors of business are money and time, so what happens when you start losing the return on them? This week we discuss the Law of Diminishing Returns and how it impacts profits, moral, relationships and our time.Josh Huite

Pulled this one from the archives. Episode 5, Meet Battle Born Welding. Oldie but a goodie.Josh Huite

This one might sting. What is your blueprint? What do you need to know? This week I jump into 5 areas of life that you need a blueprint for.Josh Huite

In small business, the constraints and difficulites seem endless. This week we dive into the top 5 Pitfalls of Leadership, Culture & Money and share our expereinces in deaing with each of them.Josh Huite

You can rise to the goal but you will always fall to your systems. What are systems? They are th habits of your business. An effective system is a repeatable process that solves a problem. This week Nate and I talk about what happens when you DO and DON'T have systems in your busienss.Josh Huite

Welcome back to the mic Brittany Murphy. In this conversation we discuss business, operations and of course marketing. Brittany has started her own business now and is targeting blue collar businesses. Contact: themarketingmutt@gmail.com Schedule: https://marketingmutt.youcanbook.me/Josh Huite

What is cashflow? Why is it important? How can massive growth kill a business? This week I am once again joined by Greg Giroux of TruPros and my partner in The Blue Collar Insiders. Take note as we discuss cashflow, challenge the narrative of bigger is better and how not wathcing your numbers can lead to failure.…

What are the 10 characteristics of a business? Well I asked ChapGPT that question and printed out the answers. Let's go throught them!Josh Huite

What is your self worth? This week I share some of my biggest struggles with personal value and how I have worked and continue to work to overcome that battle within.Josh Huite

The 2 Day Business Builder is September 26-27. Tickets available soon! Thanks to Max for the question that sparked this weeks episode. How do you lead up the chain of command? Jump into this episode and find out!Josh Huite

When is it appropriate to manage people? You've heard us say "You can't manage people, you have to lead them." But sometimes.... People need a little more attention than leadership. Join us this week as we answer this question and discuss how and when to do so.Josh Huite

I DISCUSS THE BOOT CAMP AND SELF WORTHJosh Huite

This week I have a special guest in the studio, Miss Katie Horan. That's right, the better half of me and the light to my darkness. Join us on this introductory conversation as we discuss careers, discipline, therapy, the right conversations and what it takes to be a power couple.Josh Huite

This should go well, let's talk about your feelings! Mental health and emotional health are TABOO topics in the blue collar world. So let's peel back some layers and talk about your emotions. This week we share our emotional growth, maturity, boundaries and much more in this in-depth conversation about feelings.…

Welcome to the first episode of Blue Collar Insiders with Greg Giroux. We have been talking about the new coaching program and this is our introduction to that. Join us as we discuss the Blue Collar Boot Camp, leadership, business and our plan moving forward.Josh Huite

Get signed up for the Blue Collar Boot Camp https://www.trupros.com/bootcamp-signup There is a shift coming in the blue collar business world and it's one of the main reasons you need to know business. @thetradesmanexperienceJosh Huite

It's been a minute since we did one of these! This week we have our friend Zach, one of the field foremans for Battle Born Welding. Strap in for this 3 hour whiskey infused conversation about ADHD, breaking the law, leadership, relationships, taking control of your life, building a monster mentality and a lot of shit talking!! @largemouthbeard @nat…

What is your business model? How does it operate? This week we follow up our conversation of culture with more business talk. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87Josh Huite

WHAT ARE YOU FIGHTING FOR?Josh Huite

No owner will ever say they have a bad culture, but how do you know? This week we discuss some of the identifiers and metrics of good and bad cultures. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87Josh Huite

This conversation originally launched March 9, 2020Josh Huite

This week I am joined by Heath Treasure. Heath is a serial entreprenuer, founder of Ultimate Blue Collar and an expert on buying, building and selling businesses. In this conversation we discuss his rise, fall and rise again of business and money. During his journey he acquired many valuable lessons in humility, leadership and grit. Heath shares th…

Clearly we need to talk about this again. But, in this conversation we go further into Roles, Responsibilities, Expectations, Skill-set requirements & Compensation.Josh Huite

Are you giving your best effort?Josh Huite

What does a lifetime of business teach you? This week we sit down with Ray and Toni Van Winkle, owners of Sierra View Equipment. Listen in as we talk through business failure, learning the hard way, the impact of poor leadership, how success can change you, staying married through business partnership and much much more.…

Back in the studio this week, finally, we talked about a lot of different things. Starting with the 2 day event, discussing poor contractors, the opportunities of acquitions and anything else we cant think of here we talk about it. @natenewton87 @thetradesmanexperienceJosh Huite

Are you leading or directing?Josh Huite

Here are a few updates with The Tradesmane Experience and a discussion on the new rule banning noncompetes.Josh Huite

You need better problems to solve.Josh Huite

Intrapreneur - An employee who spearheads a new idea or project that can help their company grow. -Forbes.comJosh Huite

What is depleting your social battery?Josh Huite

Often times people give up to soon. They blame their circumstances, the cards they were dealt, or they create some narrative that justifies quitting. This week my guest is Tiffany Rosenbaum, she is an entrepreneur, leader, mother, wife and honestly a power house when it comes to business. Also she is reading a book a week for 2024 @tiffanymrosenbau…

What qualities do you admire?Josh Huite

How important are your numbers? This week I sit down with Valerie Grandinetti, owner of Vitality CFO Consulting. With an upbringing in the blue collar world, she has a passion with helping industries become profitable and know their numbers. Listen in as we discuss financial behavior, money mindset and how she can help you. vitalitycfoconsulting.co…

A follow up to Hard Lessons. Forgive the audio quality.Josh Huite

This was a difficult conversation. Nate and I talk about some of the hard lessons we have learned in the last few years. Sharing stories we've not told before. Hopefully it brings some value.Josh Huite

This week I sit down with Eddy Oneil, founder of Poseidon Construction & Services. We discuss business, Subcontractor relationships, and creating the best experience for the client. @eddyoneil87 @poseidon.constructionJosh Huite

This conversation has been a long time coming. In the virtual studio is Daniel Perea, owner of Apex Welding. In this conversation, Daniel shares his experiences growing up in the blue collar world, lessons learned as a young man, personal discoveries as a business owner and what was it that helped him mature into the man he is today. @daniel_apexwe…

It's been a long time since we dove into this topic! Since several years have passed we decided to revist the topic of chickenshit leadership. This week we get to share our new perspectives, experiences and what stays the same. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87Josh Huite

Burnout is a symptom.Josh Huite

How important are profits? How do you calculate profits? What is financial discipline? This week in the virtual studio is my friend Greg Giroux, founder of TruPros. Along with answering these questions, we share our stories of not making any money and why most small business owners never succeed. trupros.com…

What does it take to start a business? Should you start a business? This week we dive into the discussion of starting a business and if it's worth it. @thetradesmanexperience @natenewton87Josh Huite

Not everyone gets a trophy

This episode I sit down in the virtual studio with Mitch Smedley. Mitch is the owner of Smedley Plumbing, founder of Trade Wins Consulting and runs the podcast The Void. We discuss business, leadership, operations and mostly talk about how to leverage your social media to grow your business. Go check out everything about him!!…