Blue is the New White #124 - Austin Peterson, Backbone Planning Partners

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 incredible plumbing business. Their humility and authenticity shine through in this episode almost as much as the passion they have for their people.

Tune in to hear all about how they ended up joining the family business, by taking over their fathers plumbing company after he retired, and continued to instill the ever important values and ethics that have been the company’s reputation since day one.

Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel, and on our website blueisthenewwhite.com to receive all the latest updates. You can now find this podcast on Iheart Radio, Sirius XM, and Pandora. As always, we rely on the word of mouth from our listeners to further the mission. So if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate, review, and share. The future generations of tradespeople depend on it. On you!

Also, if you’re looking to advance your blue collar career or propel your business, be sure to check out the BRAND NEW Blue is the New White Academy at bitnw.academy

Thank you again and enjoy this episode of Blue is the New White with Charles and Anthony Bracco.

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 business owner and master marketer.

Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel, and on our website blueisthenewwhite.com to receive all the latest updates. You can now find this podcast on Iheart Radio, Sirius XM, and Pandora. As always, we rely on the word of mouth from our listeners to further the mission. So if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate, review, and share. The future generations of tradespeople depend on it. On you!

Also, if you’re looking to advance your blue collar career or propel your business, be sure to check out the BRAND NEW Blue is the New White Academy at bitnw.academy

Thank you again and enjoy this episode of Blue is the New White with Terence Chan

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 specific job board built by those in the trades FOR those in the trades.

Listen in to hear all about that, and Jeff’s incredible journey to change the way blue collar recruitment works!

Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel, and on our website blueisthenewwhite.com to receive all the latest updates. You can now find this podcast on Iheart Radio, Sirius XM, and Pandora. As always, we rely on the word of mouth from our listeners to further the mission. So if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate, review, and share. The future generations of tradespeople depend on it. On you!

Also, if you’re looking to advance your blue collar career or propel your business, be sure to check out the BRAND NEW Blue is the New White Academy at bitnw.academy

Thank you again and enjoy this episode of Blue is the New White with Jeff Bond.

Blue Is The New White: Episode #160

Today we have an awesome guest, ready to share her infinite knowledge about marketing blue collar businesses. Brittany Murphy, the Marketing Director for One Thing Marketing focusing on home service companies.

Brittany grew up around the skilled trades with her dad being a pipefitter. And she attributes her love for building things to the values he instilled in her from a young age. After going to college for something completely unrelated to marketing, she found her passion in using her creativity to serve those in the blue collar space and joined forces with One Thing Marketing (about 10 years ago now).

Listen in to hear Brittany’s journey and some actionable advice she has for business owners to effectively utilize marketing to level up their business.

Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel, and on our website blueisthenewwhite.com to receive all the latest updates. You can now find this podcast on Iheart Radio, Sirius XM, and Pandora. As always, we rely on the word of mouth from our listeners to further the mission. So if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate, review, and share. The future generations of tradespeople depend on it. On you!

Also, if you’re looking to advance your blue collar career or propel your business, be sure to check out the BRAND NEW Blue is the New White Academy at bitnw.academy

Thank you again and enjoy this episode of Blue is the New White with Brittany Murphy

Blue Is The New White: Episode #159

Today we have a guest you probably already know. And if you don’t you better follow him right now.

Roger Wakefield is one of the biggest personalities in the skilled trades and he’s taking his mission to the next level.

We talk about his journey through the trades, beginning with dropping out of high school to be a plumber!

Then to taking his skills to entrepreneurship, starting, running, and growing his own business. All the way up to his exit just 2 years ago.

Now Roger is leveraging the power of social media with a goal of impacting the lives of over 3 million trades people!

Tune in and listen to the end to hear Rogers incredible definition of success!

Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel, and on our website blueisthenewwhite.com to receive all the latest updates. You can now find this podcast on Iheart Radio, Sirius XM, and Pandora. As always, we rely on the word of mouth from our listeners to further the mission. So if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate, review, and share. The future generations of tradespeople depend on it. On you! So thank you again and enjoy this episode of Blue is the New White with Roger Wakefield.

Blue Is The New White: Episode #158

Today we welcome BACK to the show Mr Ryan Englin with Core Matters.

Ryan was on the show back in June of 2021, I believe it was episode 104, and he is an expert at attracting, recruiting, hiring, and most importantly, keeping good employees. Note that I said GOOD employees and not just employees.

Although his methods are transferrable across different industries, his passion lies in the blue collar skilled trades. Which is great, since our biggest bottleneck in these industries is finding quality people to help us grow.

I invited Ryan back on the show because he’s been working diligently on his new book, Hire Better People Faster for years now and it is finally available for purchase! Check it out on Amazon or hirebetterpeoplefaster.com

So join us in this riveting conversation where Ryan opens his playbook and talks all about the power of, and strategy behind, hiring the right people!

Lastly, I just want to let you know that we are in the process of unveiling the next big thing by Blue is the New White! Check it out today at https://bitnw.coach/

Blue Is The New White: Episode #157

👉👉 Buy a raffle ticket to win the completely restored ’69 Camaro we spoke about last year. To be completed in a couple months: Check out www.operativetalent.com

The foundation website itself at https://www.collisioneducationfoundation.org/

And be sure to vote for CREF at the LKQ Community Foundation Holiday Fundraiser once per day, per device! https://bit.ly/3FIbfY6

Mr Brandon Eckenrode now the Executive Director of the Collision Repair Education Foundation, CREF for short, returns to talk all about what they’ve been up to the past year.

This is an important episode, guys, not only for the collision industry, but for the rest of the skilled trades as well. CREF does an incredible job maximizing exposure of the trade and pouring into the students and institutions who can actually move the needle in closing the gap.

We talk about the industry as a whole and Brandon gives some incredible examples of some of the good the foundation is doing across the US.

Blue Is The New White: Episode #156

Today we talk with a coach in the blue-collar space. Jeff Plant is Head Business Coach at BDR – Business Development Resource. They, and he, specializes in providing training and coaching services to the skilled trades industry.

Jeff jumped into the trades after high school in the electrical field, but soon got started in HVAC. He worked his way up the ladder in the industry from helper to tech to COO and even had ownership in companies as well. So he has truly seen all sides of the industry.

Which led him to where he is today, helping people learn and grow as blue collar professionals and business owners.

Listen in as Jeff gives tangible advice for technicians and business owners alike on how to succeed in the blue collar business world!

Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel, and on our website blueisthenewwhite.com to receive all the latest updates. You can now find this podcast on Iheart Radio, Sirius XM, and Pandora. As always, we rely on the word of mouth from our listeners to further the mission. So if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate, review, and share. The future generations of tradespeople depend on it. On you! So thank you again and enjoy this episode of Blue is the New White with Jeff Plant

Blue Is The New White: Episode #155

Today’s guest is a hell of an entrepreneur. And actually knew that’s what she wanted to be since she was just a kid. Danielle Putnam, president of The New Flat Rate, joins us today to talk about her journey to get to where she is today.

From a long line of trade professionals, Danielle was no stranger to the world of work. Just after high school she joined a company that took her to 25 different countries leading their marketing efforts. Then she went to work with her dad at his home service business before jetting off to Portland for school. She got involved with a startup, lived her dream of setting foot on the NY stock exchange, and then moved back again to help her dad.

That’s when the new flat rate was born, a menu pricing system for home service contractors. Since then she has begun to offer Freedom Builders, a ride along & coaching program. Got involved with Trade Jobs to help fill the skilled trades gap (launching in October). And sits on the advisory board for Women in HVACR.

Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel, and on our website blueisthenewwhite.com to receive all the latest updates. You can now find this podcast on Iheart Radio, Sirius XM, and Pandora. As always, we rely on the word of mouth from our listeners to further the mission. So if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate, review, and share. The future generations of tradespeople depend on it. On you! So thank you again and enjoy this episode of Blue is the New White with Danielle Putnam.

Blue Is The New White: Episode #153

Super excited about todays guest. We talk about the business and leadership side of the skilled trades every once in a while and I absolutely LOVE when we get that opportunity. Today I speak with Corwin Smith, one of the cofounders of Culture to Cash. They are a consulting firm, primarily serving the blue collar world, and help companies:

1. Improve profitability & Cashflow

2. Achieve Leadership Autonomy and

3. Increase enterprise value

Corwin was super candid about his experiences in college, how he finds fulfillment, and some impactful turning points in his life that led him down this path.

You’re going to want to take notes on this one so pay attention!

Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel, and on our website blueisthenewwhite.com to receive all the latest updates. You can now find this podcast on Iheart Radio, Sirius XM, and Pandora. As always, we rely on the word of mouth from our listeners to further the mission. So if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate, review, and share. The future generations of tradespeople depend on it. On you! So thank you again and enjoy this episode of Blue is the New White with Corwin Smith.