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The Tradesman Experience

The Tradesman Experience

A show built for Tradesmen, by Tradesmen. We dive into all aspects of business including leadership, team building and adding value to the marketplace. Join us as we share stories, strategies and tactics along with interviews and real life experiences as a Tradesman.

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59:11

Growing Up In The Trades

The Tradesman Experience ·

2025/12/09

Josh and Greg explore their journeys into the blue-collar world, discussing their early experiences, the challenges of school, and the lessons learned in trades. They reflect on the importance of hard work, the rite of passage in the trades, and the camaraderie that develops through shared experiences. The conversation also touches on the unique experiences of working in a factory and an ostrich farm, leading to insights about the value of blue-collar work and the perceptions of customers. Chapters

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58:40

Damned If You Do... Or Don't

The Tradesman Experience ·

2025/12/01

It's that time of year again! Bonuses, Taxes, Inventory, Extra Compensation and of course the potential to lose a key employee. This week we dive into the uncomfortable conversation of how to pay 'Christmas Bonuses" Enrollment for the Blue Collar Bootcamp 2026 begins so get signed up and change your business forever!

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48:34

There are always problems to solve

The Tradesman Experience ·

2025/11/17

What is it that drives you everyday? Why keep going? Why start a business? This week we dive into the mindset of moving forward, keeping consistency and having that GSD mindset.

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55:20

Don't Blame The Rock

The Tradesman Experience ·

2025/11/10

In this conversation, Josh and Greg explore the challenges faced by blue-collar business owners, particularly the DIY mentality that can hinder success. They discuss the importance of asking for help, the value of mentorship, and the need for effective communication within teams. The conversation emphasizes that business leaders must care for their employees to foster a successful work environment and highlights the significance of building a supportive community for growth and learning. Chapters

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01:00:15

Good Enough, Isn't

The Tradesman Experience ·

2025/11/03

What we consider to be high standard today is a joke! The bar is so low because so many people choose convience over excellence. What is your standard? How often do you live it? This week we discuss why good enough isn't and how easy it is today to beat competition by showing up consistently.

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40:12

Simple, Not Easy

The Tradesman Experience ·

2025/10/27

Growth is simple, not easy. This week I was humbly reminded of my journey as an HVAC technician due to being back in a service truck for our new business. But why do we make it so difficult? Greg and I discuss the dicotomy, experience and perspective of going from technician to owner and was it means that the work is Simple.

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55:59

Risk Tolerance

The Tradesman Experience ·

2025/10/20

Risk comes down to what you are comfortable with in being uncomfortable. What is your risk tolerance? How do you manage risk? This week we dive into these questions and work to uncover why we take the risk we do.

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54:47

Do You Know If You're Winning?

The Tradesman Experience ·

2025/10/13

How do you keep score? Do you know if you are winning or losing? Do you know by how much? This week we dive in to where you should be tracking your progress and where you should be focused.

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01:21:57

Hard Truths For Soft People

The Tradesman Experience ·

2025/10/06

Is laziness considered self care? Can you work too hard? What's a good balance? How should you be acting as an employee? This week we dive into the mindset and discipline it takes to work hard by todays standards. And what it takes to stop making excuses.

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52:33

Navigating Through Difficulty

The Tradesman Experience ·

2025/09/29

In business, there are seasons, peaks and valleys, high and lows, wins and losses. But how do we navigate this? It's easy to solve problems when you're winning, but what happens when you're not winning? This week we jump into the reality of what it looks and feels like when you think you're losing.

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01:10:15

Your Indecision Costs You More Than Ego

The Tradesman Experience ·

2025/09/22

What are you neglecting in your business? What decisions are you not making? How separated are you trying to keep your personal life and work life? We discuss these and the top 5 actions and decisions that most business owners don't address.

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42:20

There Is No Secret Sauce

The Tradesman Experience ·

2025/09/15

Blue Collar Bootcamp is still open for enrollment!! Get Your Seat!! This week we discuss TruPros, why so many business owners struggle with business and the fact there is no secret sauce to winning.

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58:09

Our First 100 Days

The Tradesman Experience ·

2025/09/08

Don't miss out of the last Blue Collar Bootcamp of the year. Go check out our free video and get signed up!! https://www.bluecollarinsiders.com/learn-now So good to be back on the mic and with me this week is my Blue Collar Brotha Greg Giroux. What have we been up to? We just passed our first 100 days since the aquisition of the HVAC company and wanted to share with you what that has been like so far.

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34:48

STOP GIVING DISCOUNTS!!!

The Tradesman Experience ·

2025/06/30

Get signed up for our upcoming Blue Collar Boot Camp https://www.bluecollarinsiders.com/ What happens when someone asks for a discount? How can you afford to give your work away? What does a 'Promotion' cost you in marketing? These questions and more are answered this week as I give examples, tangents and damn good reason to stop giving discounts.

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24:20

No Bad Days

The Tradesman Experience ·

2025/06/16

Get your tickets for the Strategic Growth Accelorator on August 22nd in Houston. The book referenced in this episode is The Wisdom Of The Bullfrog by Admiral William H McRaven. Taking on the responsibility of a leader is simple but difficult. But what does it mean? "When in command, command." Be decisive, be confident and be passionate.

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55:12

It's Not That Corporate

The Tradesman Experience ·

2025/06/09

Back on the mic is Nate! We discuss a gift that arrived, the new acquisition and how too often employees will complain that systems feel too corporate.

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38:36

Pick Your Problem

The Tradesman Experience ·

2025/06/02

Get your ticket for our Stragic Growth Accelerator. We are having a collaborative 1 Day event in Houston, TX on August 22. Get to the website thetradesmanexperience.com to get your seat! Why do always think that the next thing will be easier? Or why we think this will solve all our problems. The truth is you have to get better at picking what problem you want to solve.

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01:10:00

Delegation

The Tradesman Experience ·

2025/05/26

Check out this conversation from our monthly MasterMind - The Workshop.

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56:53

You're A Business Owner... Not A Bank

The Tradesman Experience ·

2025/05/19

Two things can play havoc on your business, being everything to everybody and allowing your clients to use your business as a 0% bank. This week we introduce some new directions of The Tradesman Experience, talk about some expansion of Battle Born Welding and what happens when you become a bank for your clients.

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42:47

The Best 1 Day Event You'll Find with Joni...

The Tradesman Experience ·

2025/05/12

Early bird registration is just $297 if you sign up by May 31st—space is limited, so reserve your spot today. The Strategic Growth Accelerator Event Website Link: https://www.wolfdenevents.com/ The Strategic Growth Accelerator Event Invitation Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strategic-growth-accelerator-tickets-1303026911569?aff=oddtdtcreator The Strategic Growth Accelerator Event Sponsorship Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1304634088679?aff=oddtdtcreator The Strategic Growth Accelerator

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