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Blue-Collar BS

Brad Herda and Steve Doyle

The age-old excuse "we can"t find good people" is busted by two business coaches, Brad Herda and Steve Doyle. Blue-Collar BS features the top blue-collar business owners, thought leaders, and experts to share strategies on attracting and retaining top talent across ALL generations--including Gen Z"s (and why they should not be overlooked). Blue-Collar BS helps blue-collar business owners like you build a business that"ll thrive for decades by turning that blue-collar bullsh*t into some blue-collar

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28:08

Manufacturing is not what you think with Megan...

Blue-Collar BS ·

2023/03/03

Megan Tzanoukakis started her career in accounting, but was ready for change. Opportunity came her way through Sussex IM. However, the position was not in the accounting field. She started out in Operations and is now the Vice President of Supply Chain. Megan talks to Brad & Steve about change, how the generations need to work together and understand each other, the future of manufacturing and recycling in the manufacturing industry. Episode Highlights06:00 - Megan's love of operations and

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28:26

GenZ in manufacturing with Eric Thompson

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2023/02/17

We are excited to Welcome our first GenZ guest Eric Thompson. Eric walks us through how he got into the Blue Collar industry. How he always had an interest in taking things apart and seeing how things worked. He worked in machining and designing in his high school robotics program. This is what created his interest in engineering which led him to get his bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is now an Application Engineer at Furey Filter & Pump, Inc. He talks about his perspective as

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29:21

The Strength of Each Generation with Bridgette Wiggins

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2023/02/03

Using the strength of each generation with Bridgette WigginsBridgette Wiggins has had a varied career from teaching to a project management. She's handled up to 40 large corporate projects to running an office solo. She is now the Vice President of JMJ Construction. Bridgette is passionate about using each generations gifts to be able to work as a team. This episode focuses on Bridgettes experience as woman in a male dominated field. She talks about her own mindset shifts and wanting to create a

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28:25

What value are you bringing with Christopher Zuzick

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2023/01/20

Stop taking a Blanket Approach to training with Christopher ZuzickThere is a movement happening around what's required to keep future generations engaged and growing in the Blue Collar Space. Training your team is a not a one size fits all approach. One the biggest questions you need to ask yourself as a leader is " What value I am brining to my employees?" Brad, Steve and Christopher also talk about how businesses need to embrace the fact that employees will not be with a company for 20 years. But

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30:34

How Servant Leadership Creates Culture with Tim Luetzow

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2023/01/06

Treating your employees as good as you treat your customers with Tim LuetzowThe demand for a new way of doing things is underway and it all revolves around how companies look at their employees. By understanding what the new generation of employees are looking for and being open to it companies can foster longer term relationships with their staff. Brad and Steve talk with Tim Luetzow about his approach to leadership and how its changed his life.Tim Luetzow has a varied career holding different

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30:27

Transferring knowledge to the next generation with...

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2022/12/23

How to make Blue Collar work appealing to GenZ and beyondPaul Van Metre interest in machining started with a Formula SAE competition. He loved the industry so much that he started a machine shop with his friends. He sold that company and developed web based ERP, MES and QMS system called ProShop. He now sells ProShop to companies around the world.He's passionate about brining the next generation into the manufacturing industry and has been able to donate Proshop to school run businesses. By showing

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26:30

How to look at hiring differently with Matt Guse

Blue-Collar BS ·

2022/12/09

Changing the perception of the trades with Matt GuseMatt Guse has been part of creating a new legacy of manufacturing. MRS Machining is one of the top ten machine shops in the country. Matt is continuing what his father started with educating the next generation of machinists through offering internships and equipment to a local high school trade program. This episode focuses on how educating the next generation and showing them what is possible has enabled Guse to be able to successfully hire

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28:41

Wisdom with Corey Berrier

Blue-Collar BS ·

2022/11/25

Making Training and Education Accessible for Everyone with Corey BerrierThere are several initiatives underway to help blue-collar workers get the training and education they need to compete in today's economy. By understanding the challenges faced by blue-collar workers, we can help them build a better future for themselves and their families. In this episode, Steve and Brad are joined by Corey Berrier and they discuss the blue-collar space. They talk about some of the issues and challenges faced

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28:39

How the trades are ready for change with Ron Nussbaum

Blue-Collar BS ·

2022/11/11

Bringing the trades into the 21st CenturyIn this episode, Brad & Steve talk with Ron about how he got into the trades. Ron talks about his drive and ambition when he left the Marines and how it served him well in creating a decade career in the trades. They discuss how you can truly make a career in the trades and how companies should be authentic in attracting the Gen Z generation. Ron highlights the need for a new era of communication in the trades and discusses his new app that is going to

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22:51

Gratitude and Blue-Collar Pride with Scott Clark

Blue-Collar BS ·

2022/10/28

A Blue Collar Journey with Scott ClarkThis is a great episode for anyone who is thinking about entering or who is already in the blue-collar space and wants to hear from someone who has been impacted by the show. Scott shares his story of how he found the show and what it has meant to him over the years. He also talks about how the show has helped him in his personal life, which allows for continued and open dialogue between the two friends.Episode Highlights04:04 - I just enjoyed listening to it

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27:44

Energizing his future, leaving a legacy, keeping...

Blue-Collar BS ·

2022/10/14

Working With the Right People with Alex PaulsIn this episode, Brad has a one-on-one conversation with Alex Pauls about his marketing business, KP Design. They talk about life transitions from technical sales to becoming a marketing genius and guru. Alex describes what it was like being a power electrician and shares his most memorable and fearful experiences while working at Manitoba Hydro in Canada for 15 years, as well as fitting in with older generations. They talk about mentorship, shaping the

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26:00

Millennial Energy Focused on Future with Daniel Felt

Blue-Collar BS ·

2022/09/30

In this episode, Brad and Steve are joined by Daniel Felt, who shares his experience with leading and managing a team of different generations. He discusses how he got to the blue-collar space and offers advice for other business owners who may be struggling to lead a multigenerational workforce.Daniel provides insight into how he manages his team and helps them to work together effectively. He also shares how he motivates his employees and keeps them engaged in their work. As a result, this episode

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31:48

A Clean Window into the Future with Ben Barlow

Blue-Collar BS ·

2022/09/16

In this episode, Brad and Steve are joined by Ben Barlow, an Exercise & Wellness major with a minor in Business Management. Ben is passionate about two things: helping people be healthy and happy and using creativity to provide solutions that can be both simple and powerful. Over a few years, he has become a high-level communicator, increasing performance and inspiring others to take action through intrinsic motivation.Ben shares his entrepreneurial journey and struggles as a young entrepreneur

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38:18

David Belman Builds on Family

Blue-Collar BS ·

2022/09/02

Building the Family BusinessDavid Belman joins Brad and Steve to talk about how he became passionate about business in his younger years by observing everything over the dinner table. He shares how the family businesses came with their own set of challenges and opportunities. But, with the right commitment and approach, it can thrive. Learning about how to hire the right people is one of the most important aspects of running a business, and how owners should be willing to invest in the professional

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31:11

Adam Lives Servant Leadership

Blue-Collar BS ·

2022/08/19

Workers of Different Generations with Adam SchrankIn this episode, Steve and Brad welcome Adam Schrank. Adam has been in the manufacturing industry for 25 years. Now an Operations Leader at Millerbernd. They talk about leveraging personal power within the organization along with influencing others to paint the vision and the picture to eliminate pain points.Highlights:01:50I went down to that situation not knowing I didn't know what I didn't know.04:16 The other interesting part of that conversation

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30:30

Legos Build a Blue-Collar Passion Chase Tannhaeuser

Blue-Collar BS ·

2022/08/05

Building Futures Through the Construction FieldChase Tannhaeuser joins Brad and Steve to talk about how the construction field can give younger generations an opportunity for a better life and increased earnings. Chase shares how they offer apprenticeship programs that can give young people the chance to learn the trade and get some true experience. Chase also shares how making your employees feel like a family is necessary to build a sense of loyalty and belongingness into the workplace. Listen as

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32:59

Safety Fitz-Old Becomes New Again Tom Fitzgerald

Blue-Collar BS ·

2022/07/22

Building a Safety Culture with Tom “Fitz” FitzgeraldBrad and Steve are joined by Tom “Fitz” Fitzgerald. Fitz is the Founder and Senior Safety Advocate of Safety Fitz LLC. Prior to starting Safety Fitz LLC, “Fitz” has worked in manufacturing management for 44 years in three major roles: Manufacturing, Human Resources, and Safety. Fitz has an intimate knowledge of all Lean World Class Safety Management Techniques used in manufacturing today. His very favorite techniques to achieve optimum results for

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26:17

Sparking the Future For Gen Z Don Curtin

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2022/07/08

Setting Up a Motivating Environment in the WorkforceDon Curtin joins Brad and Steve to discuss the fascinating side of the welding industry. Don shares the unique behaviors of the younger generation in the industry and their individualities. They talk about how great communication and interaction can create an environment that encourages people to come into the industry, particularly Gen Z. Don also shares how mentoring helps build foundations and teaches the recipe for success to be the best welder

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32:06

From Farm to Exit with Damon Pistulka

Blue-Collar BS ·

2022/06/24

Establishing Human Connection and LeadershipBrad and Steve are joined by a phenomenal guest, Damon Pistulka. Damon shares what started his passion for the blue-collar world and how he finds that this is where the real magic happens when people see it the other way. They also talk about leadership among millennials and how to be more engaged as a leader. Find out the key formulas to assist the younger generation to be more exhilarated in the workforce by leading them to the right path and how to have

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26:19

X Sees Z As The Future, Kristina Harrington

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2022/06/10

Generational Transformation in ManufacturingIn this episode, Brad and Steve talk with Kristina Harrington, a founding member of GenAlpha Technologies, one of the world’s largest e-commerce leaders for the manufacturing sector. Kris shares her take on how the manufacturing sector has changed with the transition of generations through the workforce and how the various generations can effectively communicate with each other to transfer knowledge and build a stronger company. Digital transformation is a

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