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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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35:26

Recipes make good things happen! Anne Rakowiecki

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2021/10/29

In this episode, Steve and Brad introduce us to Anne Rakowiecki, the founder and owner of The Marketing Kitchen. She supports businesses that want a be a better way to market their products and services. She provides creative ways to invite new customers and clients to the business.We are surrounded by a lot of things every day and one of the most important things is food. If you are diving into the food and beverage industry, it’s important to know the right mindset in order to achieve your

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30:28

Military Entrepreneur with Blue-Collar Blood Andy Weins

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2021/10/15

Episode 16: A Big Concern in Blue Collar Industry with Andy WeinsIn this episode, Steve and Brad welcome Andy Weins, the owner of Green Up Solutions. Andy is a US Army veteran. He is a Millennial but declares himself to be a mid-generational individual. There is a big concern in blue-collar space as it comes down to the workforce. How can we encourage people to try something in the blue-collar space? The problem is with the conditioning that society has put on people at a young age. They measure

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25:26

Boomers Are Good People Too, Christine Wright

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2021/10/01

Blue Collar BSEpisode 15: Boomers Are Good People TooIn this episode, Steve and Brad welcome Christine Wright. She shares her experience of working in a predominantly male-driven industry. They also discuss the problem of leadership and hiring experienced workers. As Millennials are starting to take leadership roles, they have to hire people. In specific sectors, they are afraid to hire older Gen Xers and Boomers, but they do it for the wrong reasons. People often look at the experience as an

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21:11

Millennial Mining His Future Boom! Paul Giles

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2021/09/17

Blue Collar BSEpisode 14: We Cannot Find Good People - How the Generations Can Behave Better with Paul GilesIn this episode, Steve and Brad welcome Paul Giles, Director of Technical Services at Lannon Stone Products. They talk about how we can engage with the millennials in the industry and the environment that we have today in the blue-collar space. Paul shares his experience of working in the quarrying, mining, and aggregate industry. According to him, this industry is turning the page on the

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32:59

Josh Claymer Charters His Gen Z Talent

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2021/09/03

Blue Collar BSEpisode 13: Gen Z Propelling Gen X BusinessIn this episode, Steve and Brad welcome their special guest Josh Clymer, the owner of AquaTraction Advanced Marine Flooring. Josh talks about how he managed to leverage the younger generations, Gen Zs, and potentially some Millennials, in his organization. And they are helping his business to thrive.According to him, a company leader needs to know will fit in his company and add value. He considers it his responsibility to interview and choose

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20:55

Millennial Xer And The Industry Technology Gap, ...

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2021/08/20

Episode 12: Technology GapIn this episode, Steve and Brad welcome Kevin Kromm. Kevin is in the Home Building and Remodeling industry. He is a millennial, but he thinks he does not fit into the stereotype. His personality did not allow him to sit at a desk from 9-5, so he went into the construction world.They talk about the generational gap due to technology and different mindsets. Kevin sees technology as a great tool but highly addictive. While Boomers and Gen X avoid using technology and would

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21:20

Welcome Boomer-Podcast Debut Mike Slawnikowski

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2021/08/06

Blue Collar BS - Boomer-Makes Podcast DebutEpisode 11: Industry Trends in Trades Around ConstructionIn this episode, Steve and Brad welcome their guest, a resident expert Mike Slawnikowski, owner of M Design and Build. Mike is a boomer. Together, they dive in at the biggest employment concerns and the concerns with subcontractors. They discuss the work ethics and mentorship of younger generations. They focus on the issue of how to improve their drive and get Gen Z involved in doing the trade

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17:04

Common Sense-We've Grown Up Differently

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2021/07/23

Blue-Collar BS Ep10 Common SenseIn this episode, Steve and Brad discuss why the 58-59-year-old guy who is running the construction site is reluctant to hire a 24-year-old? Why are there all these biases against different people and practicality? Where did common sense go?People grew up differently. Their worlds and expectations are completely different. What seemed to be a practical common knowledge to the boomer or Gen X, is not common knowledge or practical to the millennial or Gen Z. And the

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15:16

Who Wants To Work From Home

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2021/07/09

Blue Collar BS Ep9 Work From HomeIn this episode, Steve and Brad talk about how work from home is different from work in the office. They discuss working hours, relationships, and productivity. Interaction between coworkers is different and it is difficult to build relationships. Instead of working in the same building, they now work in different places, even in different towns.Older generations (Boomer and Gen X) find it difficult to adapt, because they like more personal contact, while younger

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19:24

Can generational diversity improve your business?

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2021/06/25

Episode SummaryWhat is the diversity of generations in your businessHow do we growCan we get out of our own wayBetter way vs. My WayWhat to do when told NoOpen to new ideasChallenge and MaturityWhy is it important to have multiple generations for a sustainable business?We first need to look at and debunk the “the way we have always done it” mentality.If your business is not bringing in new to challenge the ways things are done, growth is not in your future.Is there a better way to do the job

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13:52

Why are Boomers afraid of hiring young talent?

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2021/06/11

Episode SummaryWhy are boomers being afraid of hiring young talentDon’t have time to babysitWhere did common sense goKnowledge with the person or the companyInvest in the unknown and admit the fearIncrease the value of your business with changeWho are the Boomer owners trusted people on the floor?The person that has been there for 30 years.They grew up in the business together and have similar reference points. This may be why we can’t afford to trust the kids to get things done.Where is common

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17:12

Minimum Wage-Perceptions of Generations

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2021/05/28

Episode SummaryWhere are manufacturing jobsWhat is the perception of Manufacturing wages across generationsWhat does employee turnover cost a companyCan pay be based on performance and wisdomClimb the ladderGen Z into the workforce – how long and for whatWhere are there opportunities for each generationEarn the ability for a raiseWhat is the motivation for a young person in trades to be better if you are only seeing wage increases for a time in seat vs. performance and wisdom?Can reshoring at higher

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22:06

Gen Z not welcome?

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2021/05/14

Episode SummaryWhy can we not get Gen Z into blue-collar jobsWhat is the environmentWorkforce perception employees and leadersWhat have people been told, misconceptionsAdapting to generationsPerformance or WisdomHow does judgment impact the ability to hire youngSense of communityPlug and Play employee vs long term sustainabilityWhy does the industry want Gen Z to enter the blue-collar workplace but fail to train them the way that younger generations have been trained? As the industry moves away from

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30:08

Defining the Generations

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2021/03/31

Episode SummaryDefine the GenerationsBoomer: 1946-1964Gen X: 1965-1979Millennial (Gen Y): 1980-1996Gen Z: 1997-2011What are the misconceptions of generationsTechnology and adaptionAre there behavior changesLearning across generationsSetting the stage for the ages of each generation. We all have preconceived notions based on our upbringing. There are crossover influences depending on when we were born. There are many misconceptions about all generations, and how do we want to be appreciated? How do

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08:04

Why This Show

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2021/03/31

Episode SummaryWhy this show?Introduction to the showLooking at generations from different lensesBust the myth of “We can’t find good people”The myth of “we can’t find good people” is alive and well. There are plenty of older workers who are not up to par, but even more troubling is the lack of young talent. Businesses have done next to nothing to replace boomers with Gen Z and younger Millennials. The show explores the challenges in finding talented employees and what companies are doing to

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23:25

Why is it we have an entitlement problem?

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2021/03/31

Episode SummaryEntitlement mentality and ungratefulnessPaid into the systemIs there a new “standard” of growing upEntitlement in the workplaceWhy is start time so critical8 hours over 9 vs 8 hours over 14 Are expectations being set Technology in the workplaceBe good humansWhy is it we have an entitlement problem? What feelings of entitlement do we have? Is the idea of "growing up" that has contributed to this feeling in older generations a new standard for us as well? Social media has played a

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24:24

Communication-Generational Differences

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2021/03/31

Episode SummaryTransforming of communication across generationsHow has communication changedWhat is the expectation of adaptionAre we tired of learningDo we trust ourselves to learn new technologyWhat is the value to the person vs the companyAdaption is it one way or two wayBoomers used to have only two or three ways to send and receive information. Today, Gen Z has well over twenty different ways to hear and to get communication of information. As the workplace evolves, what is the adoption of

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