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Blue Collar StartUp

Michael Nelson
Small Business
Construction Trades
Robotics
Leadership
Echelon Front
Training
Extreme Ownership
Brody-Pennell
Bonacquisti Brothers Construction
Precast, Pre-Stressed Concrete Institute Northeast Chapter
Shepherd Communication & Security
Peckham Industries
SSLLC (scott Sypniewski LLC)
Cashflow Quadrant
OSHA Compliance
The Opex Shop
Org Chart
Growth Mindset
Cerrone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
Hudson Valley Community College

Our Mission is Simple: To facilitate the growth and development of Blue Collar businesses. We will showcase REAL Blue Collar businesses in interviews, and use these stories to help educate and empower the next generation of trades workers to become Blue Collar business owners.

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Are hiring challenges really hiring problems—or onboarding problems in disguise? In this episode of Blue Collar StartUp, Mike Nelson and Derek Foster sit down with Bill Tansey Jr. of The OpEx Shop to discuss employee onboarding, mentorship, training ... more

Tom Jameson, founder of AstroWatt Electric, joins Blue Collar StartUp to share how he went from apprentice electrician to building one of North Carolina's most people-focused electrical companies. Learn how AstroWatt uses culture, leadership, unlimit... more

In this episode of Blue Collar Startup, hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster sit down with Denver Whetten of Degan Construction LLC to discuss building a successful construction company through leadership, Extreme Ownership, and strong client relations... more

In this episode of Blue Collar Startup, hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster sit down with Lawrence Castillo to talk about scaling an HVAC business through customer service, recruiting, training, and operational structure. Lawrence shares how Brody-Pen... more

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Bill Tansey
Speaker from The OpEx Shop, The Business Lab
The OpEx Shop / The Business Lab
Episode: How Better Onboarding Creates Better Employees | Blue Collar StartUp #132
Denver Whetten
Founder of Degan Construction, follower of EOS and Echelon Front leadership
Degan Construction
Episode: How to Build Trust in the Construction Industry | Blue Collar Startup #130
Lawrence Castillo
Owner/leader of Brody-Pennell, HVAC industry executive
Brody-Pennell
Episode: HVAC Business Growth Strategies That Work | Blue Collar Startup #129
Scott Sypniewski Sr.
Co-owner, Sr. in the family business
SSLLC (plumbing/Home services)
Episode: How a Father-Son Team Built a $25M Trade Business | Blue Collar Startup #128
Scott Sypniewski Jr.
Co-owner, Integrator/COO
SSLLC
Episode: How a Father-Son Team Built a $25M Trade Business | Blue Collar Startup #128
Sarah Patrie
Executive Director, PCI Northeast
PCI Northeast
Episode: Building the Future of Concrete with Sarah Patrie | Blue Collar StartUp #125
Codey Gandy
Instructor at Echelon Front; leadership and training expert
Echelon Front
Episode: Real Leadership Lessons for the Trades with Codey Gandy | Blue Collar StartUp #124
Rich Ruzzo
Managing Partner and Founder of Shepherd Communication & Security
Shepherd Communication & Security
Episode: The Pivot That Revolutionized Shepherd Communication & Security | Blue Collar StartUp #122
Jim Sasko
Owner, Teakwood Builders
Teakwood Builders
Episode: 30 Years of Building Luxury: Jim Sasko's Journey with Teakwood | Blue Collar StartUp #121

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Mike Nelson
Host of the show; representative of Five Towers Media
Derek Foster
Co-host introducing guests and guiding interview; engages across multiple episode formats

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Turning Trash into Treasure with West Coast Renewables | Blue Collar StartUp #94
Q: If one piece of advice for someone starting a blue-collar business, what would it be?
Put your head down, work hard, be available for customers, and know your value from the start; avoid underbidding and let service quality justify pricing.
The Blueprint to Growth with Sonny Bonacio | Blue Collar StartUp #100
Q: What one thing would you tell someone growing a business in the trades?
Persist, love what you do, and combine that passion with disciplined business practices; focus on consistent delivery, client relationships, and mentorship to navigate growth and avoid common traps.
Planning for Growth with Cameron Carson | Blue Collar StartUp #96
Q: What makes franchising a compelling growth path for home-service companies?
Franchising provides scalability, better buying power, centralized marketing, and a repeatable system with training and support, allowing owners to leverage other people's capital and efforts while maintaining control over brand and profitability.
Blue Collar Leadership Lessons with Mack Story | Blue Collar StartUp #99
Q: What practical steps can leaders take to develop their teams' character?
Implement regular, short, book-study sessions, lead by example, encourage ongoing personal development, and ensure leaders invest time in mentoring and coaching to create a culture where character is valued as much as competency.
Blue Collar Leadership Lessons with Mack Story | Blue Collar StartUp #99
Q: How do you unpack the idea that character is more important than competency in a 15-20 minute interview?
By focusing on growth orientation, trustworthiness, humility, and servant leadership through concrete examples and small tests (like how they handle a minor setback or service issue) to reveal character in real-time rather than just listing skills.

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What is Blue Collar StartUp about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical, hands-on growth for blue-collar businesses, with a steady focus on leadership, operations, recruiting, and scalable systems in trades and construction. Episodes often feature owners and leaders who share real-world playbooks—ranging from implementing EOS and standard work to building in-house training academies, managing rapid multi-site growth, and aligning culture with aggressive expansion. Interviews blend tactical advice (process documentation, hiring, leadership development, and cash flow) with candid stories about challenges in regional markets, workforce development, and customer-focused service. A standout pattern is the emphasis on practical governance, mindset, and mentorship as foundational to susta... more

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1. Bill Tansey
2. Denver Whetten
3. Lawrence Castillo
4. Scott Sypniewski Sr.
5. Scott Sypniewski Jr.
6. Sarah Patrie
7. Codey Gandy
8. Rich Ruzzo

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