Are you pricing jobs based on what the competition charges—or worse, just winging it? In this episode, Chris and Kevin break down exactly why so many blue collar businesses are losing money on every job… and how to stop the bleeding.

You’ll learn:

✅ How to price for profit (not just to stay busy)

✅ Why a 30% overhead and 20% profit margin should be your baseline

✅ How cash flow issues—not lack of leads—put businesses under

✅ Real strategies to fix your pricing, deposits, vendor terms, and more

✅ Why staying small is actually riskier than scaling smart

Whether you're just getting started or looking to build a 7-figure exit-ready company, this episode gives you the real-world formulas that actually work.

If you’re ready for real conversations, proven strategies, and a network that pushes you higher, this is where you belong.

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Let’s be real. Excuses are easy, ownership is hard. In this episode, Kevin and Chris dive into the raw truth about what’s really holding most entrepreneurs back: themselves.

From blaming lowballers and labor shortages to avoiding tough conversations about culture and leadership, this is a wake-up call for anyone who’s serious about growth. It’s not your market. It’s not your team. It’s the habits and blind spots you’ve allowed to stay.

✅ Learn how to:

Stop handing your power away with excuses

Take extreme ownership of your outcomes

Build a company people actually want to work for

Make consistent progress with just 60 minutes a day

Recognize how your actions today shape your future

This episode is the reminder every entrepreneur needs: real success starts when the excuses stop.

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Most business owners get delegation wrong because they think hiring someone experienced means they can "hand off the crown" and walk away.

In this episode, Chris and Kevin break down the real key to successful delegation: empowering your team with the systems, support, and clarity they need to win.

We share firsthand lessons on:

- Why hiring "skilled" people isn't enough

- How to build buy-in and ownership

- What accountability actually looks like

- The mindset shift that took us from chaos to clarity

If you’re tired of doing it all yourself or frustrated with underperformance, this episode will give you the insight (and reality check) you need.

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What separates a busy business from a profitable one? Processes.

In this episode, kevin and Chris unpack how to scale a business by building simple, repeatable systems that remove you from the day-to-day chaos and unlock serious growth.

Here’s what we cover:

✅ Why most entrepreneurs stay stuck as technicians

✅ How to identify and fix your biggest bottleneck

✅ Building processes that allow you to delegate and scale

✅ How we grew a startup windshield business with lightning speed

✅ The mindset shift from working in your business to on your business

If you’re ready to stop putting out fires and start scaling with intention, this episode is your roadmap to building a business that runs without you.

College debt or career head start?

In this episode of Blue Collar Millionaire, we dive deep into the growing opportunities in the blue collar space and why more people are choosing trades over traditional degrees. We break down real numbers—man-hour profitability from carpet cleaning to fire restoration—and explain how young workers can go from zero experience to business ownership in just a few years.

We talk about:

• Why blue collar isn't a fallback—it’s a fast track

• The massive wave of retiring business owners creating buyout opportunities

• How private equity is now paying attention to trades

• Why learning on the job beats student loans

• And how YOU can make a multi-million dollar exit in under 5 years

Whether you're starting fresh, looking to scale, or want to buy a service-based business, this episode is for you.

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In this episode, we delve into the critical importance of rapid response times for boosting business conversions, illustrated with real-life case studies. Discover how responding quickly to customer inquiries can significantly enhance your business credibility and conversion rates, demonstrated by examples from blue-collar industries.

Learn why being 'born ready' and setting up efficient communication systems can make or break your business, as we share strategies adopted by market leaders and the Amazon culture. Explore how implementing quick response systems can unlock substantial financial gains and customer loyalty.

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In this episode, we’re breaking down the real reason people leave companies—and how the best leaders flip the script. If you're running a business, your team can either make or break you. So how do you build loyalty, boost performance, and create a culture that people want to be a part of?

Chris and Kevin get real about the mistakes they made early on, the lessons that reshaped their leadership, and the powerful mindset shift that changed their team culture forever. They share tactical ways to connect with your people, reward the right behavior, and become the type of leader people don’t want to leave.

💡 Topics Covered:

Why employees really leave (and it’s not about money)

How to build a culture of loyalty

Performance pay, recognition, and personal growth

What it looks like to invest in your team

Teaching life skills like credit, home buying, and financial literacy

If you want a business that works for you instead of the other way around, it starts with your people.

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