In this episode, Kevin, Chris and Ricardo break down what most owners never see:

How to get a 15–20 year head start by sitting in the right rooms

Why mindshare and masterminds are more valuable than any course

How to actually attract investors and capital (and why the bank saying "no" should be a wake-up call)

What makes serious money want to bet on you as the jockey, not just the deal

Why documenting your work beats flexing cars and watches when it comes to raising money

How to learn a new industry fast by getting in the trenches and borrowing other people's experience

You'll hear real stories on:

Presenting yourself to investors so they want to do deals with you

Saying no to bad deals even when there's an acquisition fee on the table

Turning competitors into collaborators who openly share their playbook

Using groups like Blue Collar Millionaire & BoardRoom Elite to avoid getting your teeth kicked in on your first few deals

Ricardo also shares what he's doing as Member Success Coordinator for Blue Collar Millionaire—helping members find the right calls, trainings, and rooms so they're not trying to figure this stuff out alone.

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In this insightful episode, Ricardo Torres delves into the art of building successful broker relationships and scaling businesses strategically. He shares his journey of buying a $2.9 million dry cleaner while owning a laundromat, the importance of making tough decisions, and elevating team members to enhance business efficiency. Ricardo emphasizes the value of confidence, transparency, and leveraging personal victories in business transactions. Additionally, he discusses the benefits of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals and continuously improving business acumen. Tune in to explore practical strategies for reducing direct involvement in operations and effectively growing your business portfolio.

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From Air Force flight suit to luxury dry cleaning, laundromats, and apartment complexes…

In this episode of Blue Collar Millionaire, Ricardo Torres shares how he went beyond the uniform and built true entrepreneurial freedom — not just financially, but with his time for his wife and daughters.

This is Part 1 of a 3-part series with Ricardo, where we break down his mindset shift from

"I can't do that" to "How can I do that?"

and how that one shift became the foundation for everything he's built since.

In this episode, you'll hear:

How Ricardo pivoted from chasing rank in the Air Force to chasing freedom

The 30-minute phone call that changed his entire financial trajectory

How he bought his first 14-unit apartment complex using a TSP loan and Tesla gains

Lessons learned from a rough first deal (and why the market saved him)

Why Class B assets beat "cheap but painful" properties in the long run

The story of buying a laundromat in a flight suit by simply knocking on the door

What he learned from the worst year of his life as a business owner

How he acquired one of the top luxury dry cleaners in the U.S. (Tiffany Couture Cleaners) using SBA financing

Why charging premium prices is non-negotiable when you serve a luxury market

How Blue Collar Millionaire and BoardRoom Elite helped him level up through questions, DMs, and real community

The difference between consuming content and taking action — and why curiosity plus action is the real cheat code

If you've ever thought:

"I don't have the money to do that."

"I don't know anyone doing deals like that."

"I'm too busy with my job to start…"

…this episode will punch holes in all of that and give you a roadmap from where you are to where you want to go.

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Most people see the highlight reel…
They don't see the seasons where you wake up with a ton of bricks on your chest, hate your life, and start wondering if it's even worth it.

In this episode, Kevin sits down with co-host and Blue Collar Millionaire partner Chris Garrison to unpack how he went from:

Depressed, broke, and stuck in a marriage that was falling apart

Driving around thinking about ending it all

Making excuses for a full decade…

…to building multiple 7-figure businesses, real estate, a restoration company, and a life he actually feels blessed to live.

You'll hear Chris break down:

🔥 The moment at 30 when he decided to take full responsibility for everything in his life
🔥 How door-knocking and a $500 carpet cleaning setup became his first real win
🔥 Why trying to please everyone kept him broke and miserable
🔥 The mindset shift from "I'm needy" to "I'm the one doing the handouts"
🔥 How focusing on one main business beats chasing shiny objects and constant diversification
🔥 The power of systems, hiring the right people, and getting out of your own way
🔥 Why marketing & sales skills matter more than the "widget" you sell
🔥 How being in the right rooms (mentors, masterminds, BoardRoom Elite) collapsed years off his learning curve

If you're in a season where every day feels heavy… this one is for you.
If you've been dabbling in five things instead of going all-in on one… this one is for you too.

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Kevin Marron didn't go to college. He built his education in the real world — starting from lawns, gutters, and long nights that turned into a multi-state business.

In this episode, Kevin shares how he scaled a small service company into 29 states, sold it to private equity, and achieved the kind of financial freedom most people only dream about.

This one's for every blue collar entrepreneur who's ever wondered if the grind is worth it — the answer is yes. You just have to stay consistent, surround yourself with the right people, and keep pushing even when it feels impossible.

You'll learn:

How Kevin went from broke and sleeping on a couch to a multi-million dollar exit.

The sub-model that lets him expand fast without massive overhead

Why focus, mentorship, and relationships were the real turning points

What's next for Kevin and the Blue Collar Millionaire movement

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Massive Action + Consistency: The Simple Formula Winners Use

Most people quit before they ever see results not because their idea is bad, but because their sample size is too small.

In this episode, Kevin and Chris break down the real formula winners use: Massive Action + Consistency + Controlled Risk.

They talk about why most people pull the plug too early, how to test ideas the right way, and why getting haters is actually a good sign. You'll also learn how to take calculated risks, build belief through daily wins, and stay consistent long enough to see the payoff.

This one's for every blue-collar entrepreneur ready to push harder, test smarter, and win bigger.

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Most business owners think they need to lower prices to stay competitive - wrong.
In this episode, Kevin and Chris break down how to raise your prices and still have customers lining up to buy.

They share the systems that make it effortless for clients to say "yes" fast communication, simple offers, frictionless service, and reliability that builds trust. When you make it easy to buy, people stop price shopping and start choosing you.

What You'll Learn:
🔹 How to make your customer's life easier (and win more jobs)
🔹 The "easy button" that lets you charge top dollar
🔹 Real examples of what customers actually value
🔹 Why clear communication builds loyalty and referrals
🔹 How simplifying your offers increases conversion and margin

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Business Owners Beware! The REAL Reason You're Struggling to Grow

Most business owners think working harder will fix everything, but that's the trap keeping you stuck.
In this episode, Kevin and Chris break down why being a great technician isn't enough and why mastering sales and marketing is what actually grows a business.

They reveal:
- The 3 roles every business owner must understand (from Michael Gerber's E-Myth)
- Why "doing it all yourself" kills growth
- How to buy or scale a business the smart way
- The truth about what separates successful blue collar entrepreneurs from the rest

If your business feels stuck - this episode might be the wake-up call you need.

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