Blue is the New White Podcast
🔑Discover the keys to success for skilled trades business owners at Blue is the New White! Led by blue-collar CEO Josh Zolin, our show offers expert insights into business growth, strategy, culture, and improvement. From our industry-leading podcast to personalized coaching and courses, we're here to turn every employee into your best employee and propel your business forward. Subscribe now for actionable advice tailored to the blue-collar world. 💪 Creating Success, Not Debt: Building Blue Collar Heroes 🔵 Main Website: https://www.blueisthenewwhite.com/ 🔵 Courses & Coaching: https://bitnw.academy/ 🔗 BITNW Socials ⬇️ 🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue... 🔹 https://www.facebook.com/blueisthenew... 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/successnotd... 🔗 Josh Zolin Socials ⬇️ 🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshzolin/ 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/joshzolin 🔹 https://www.tiktok.com/@joshzolin
Episodes
Blue Is The New White #178.1
In this recap episode of Blue is the New White, Nick Cribb shares a game-changing analogy that every leader needs to hear. Too often, we get caught up chopping trees, focused on the grind, without ever stepping back to ask, ‘Where are we going?’
Nick talks about the importance of putting down the axe, climbing the tree, and setting a ‘Big Hairy Audacious Goal’ (BHAG) that realigns your efforts with you...
Blue Is The New White #178
In this episode, we dive into a powerful conversation with Nick Cribb, President of SAM Service, who shares his refreshing take on leadership and humility. Nick's passion for helping others succeed, combined with his willingness to share industry best practices—even with competitors—shows what true leadership looks like.
He breaks down how fostering collaboration and unity within an organization (or i...
Blue Is The New White #177.1
🚨 Introducing Blue Is The New White Podcast recaps 👇
The idea behind doing this is simple, not everyone has time to dive into full-length podcast episodes. These quick highlights will break down the key takeaways, insights, and most inspiring moments from the main episode.
The recaps will give you an overview of the conversations while making the content more digestible and actionable. Whether it’...
Blue Is The New White: Episode #177
Success is not about luck or finding a magic solution. It’s about personal growth, discipline, and being intentional with your environment. Those who surround themselves with inspiring, driven people are the ones who elevate their own performance. Joining the podcast today is Tommy Mello, Owner of A1 Garage Door Service, who embodies this mindset and shares meaningful insights that propelled A1 t...
Blue Is The New White: Episode #176
What will people say about you when you're gone? Learn how to build a legacy that goes beyond wealth.
Join us on this episode of "Blue is the New White" as we welcome Sandy Papavero, Sales and Marketing Director for CEO Warrior.
Sandy shares her expertise on how to get out of your own way and think big, emphasizing the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone to achieve success.
We also e...
Blue Is The New White Podcast: Episode #175
In this episode of Blue is the New White, we sit down with Tripp Lanier, renowned coach and author, to uncover essential insights for small blue-collar business owners navigating high-pressure environments. Tripp sheds light on common misconceptions about achieving success and reveals the critical mindset shift needed for entrepreneurs to achieve the life they want.
We delve into definin...
Blue Is The New White: Episode #174
🎙️ | In the latest episode of "Blue is the New White," we welcome Timothy Wingate Jr., founder of G+F Business & Financial Consulting, to delve into the intricacies of construction accounting.
Wingate shares his expertise on common pitfalls construction companies face, offering practical advice and innovative tactics to boost profitability and operational efficiency 🚀. Listeners will gain valua...
Blue Is The New White: Episode #173
I Car is an international not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing the information, knowledge and skills required to perform complete, safe and quality repairs. They’ve been in business for 45 years and have a huge impact in the skilled trades.
Today we talk to Dara Goroff and Arianna Sherlock about their success & initiatives. And extract impor...
Blue Is The New White Podcast: Episode #172
You want to grow your business. But do you know there are multiple ways to do that?
Today we speak with Michael Moorhouse of Mosquito Shield, the #1 pest control franchise in the franchise 500.
Join the discussion today to learn all about:
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Blue Is The New White Podcast: Episode #171
You can live without your business. You can live without your money. You can live without your relationships… not that we’d want to live without any of those things… but you absolutely CANNOT live without your health.
Today we talk with an expert on everything health & mobility. Rob Bozada of Bozada Performance Systems has shared these ideas with world famous athletes including LeBron Jam...
Blue Is The New White: Episode #170
Taj Sarin joins us today to talk about one of the hottest topics, not only in the blue collar space, not only in business, but in the world. Generative AI.
Taj shares with us his journey through college, the military, and business that ultimately led to having his own AI consulting & 3D printing businesses.
We then dive into his passi...
Blue Is The New White: Episode #169
What is the difference between PR and Marketing? Why is it even important? And how can I use PR to help grow my business?
These are some of the questions I’ve asked myself over the years and now I get answers. For me and for you. Today we speak with Heather Ripley of Ripley PR – A PR firm focused specifically on the blue collar skilled trade industries.
<...Blue Is The New White Podcast: Episode #168
Marketing is such a buzzword these days. Digital Marketing. SEO. Pay per click. Retargeting. Podcasts. Reviews. Funnels…. Let’s face it, if you’re a business owner and not a MARKETER, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the different strategies.
Which is why we speak to Phil Risher today of Phlash Consulting.
Phil has experience in the trades when he helped a duct cleaning company 3x t...
Blue Is The New White: Episode #167
Have you ever thought to yourself “I just made a great hire” only to be let down weeks or even days later? Do you cross your fingers every time you finish an interview or send an offer letter?
We’ve all been let down and disenchanted when it comes to recruiting or finding the right people in our organization, but maybe there’s a better way.
Blue Is The New White: Episode #166
Today we sit down with the Executive Director of Explore the Trades, Kate Cinnamo. Explore the Trades is a non-profit organization focused on bridging the technical talent gap and acting as the conduit between education and industry.
Topics discussed include:
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Blue Is The New White: Episode #165
Got a wild one for you today, guys.
3 guests on the show today – 2 of them returning, 1 of them brand new.
So our returning guests, Paige Knowles and Ken “Coach” Midgett talk about some of the things they’ve been up to since the last time they were on. Of course, Paige has yet another children's book on plumbing. Truly amazing.
Blue Is The New White: Episode #164
Our guest today is only 29 years old, but is a very successful business owner in the world of restoration.
Eduard Mirzoian shares his journey with us today from his parents immigrating from Armenia when he was only 6 months old to his experiences in high school, life in and after college, and eventually working with his father to owning his own restoration business.
Listen in to hear a ton of act...
Blue Is The New White: Episode #163
I’m thrilled to be able to share this next episode with you. I’ve got Charles and Anthony Bracco of Modern Plumbing Industries out of Orlando Florida on the show today.
These guys are not skilled trades social media influencers. They are real, genuine entrepreneurs who have built and run an...
Blue Is The New White: Episode #162
Today we talk with a guest who was introduced to me by my good friend and frequent guest Matt Waxer, or the HVAC Doctor as you may know him.
Terence Chan is one of the most forward-thinking people in I’ve met in the blue collar space. Always looking toward the next generation of workforce.
Listen in to hear Terence's journey from straight A student, to engineer, to plumber, and eventually to busi...
Blue Is The New White: Episode #161
Jeff Bond from Trade Jobs joins us today to share his journey into the blue collar world! After College he became a teacher, then got involved with an HVAC company, and eventually bought that company!
After some hard lessons, he stabilized the business and set out to fill a need that 98% of blue collar business owners see at their #1 problem: hiring and recruiting.
Trade Jobs is an industry speci...
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