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John Bruggen – Clydesdale Frames Co – (Part 2)
48:50
This is part two of the great conversation with John Bruggen. We actually get to where he cut off fingers in this episode.He also shares some humorous times with his crew.Listen to part one, then come back and listen to this episode. The whole conversation with John was informative and entertaining.
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Dec 25, 2022 |
John Bruggen – Clydesdale Frames Co – (Part 1)
45:45
John Bruggen builds Timber Frames. Located in Kansas, John has built frames in a number of states surrounding. John Bruggen is quite the story teller, and we went so long that I broke this up into two parts. We discuss the timber framing process, the business, work life balance and the importance of safety. Yes, ... Read more
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Dec 03, 2022 |
Adam Drewes – Drewes Concrete – EP 029
54:34
Adam Drewes chats with John Chapman on this episode of the Blue Collar Voices Show about some of his experiences as a business owner, in the area of concrete work. Adam specializes in flat concrete, stamped concrete and dabbles in Nuclear Shelters.
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Nov 17, 2022 |
Relaunch – Blue Collar Voices Show – EP 28
3:36
Hello everyone listening to this episode of the Blue Collar Voices Show. After a very, very long hiatus, the show is rolling again. The initial interruption was a move, covid, time and Internet access challenges which lead to a lull for a while, which in turn lead to a lack of priority juxtaposed with other ... Read more
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Nov 08, 2022 |
Chade Turner – Turner Painting – Episode 027
56:35
Chade Turner, who runs Turner Painting is the guest on this episode of the Blue Collar Voices show.
After talking with Chade, it is quite apparent that Gratitude, Passion, Character and Community are more important to him than anything else. At least, that is MY take.
Chade LOVES to paint, and he is very, very passionate about painting. And he is successful. And gets some really interesting projects from time to time.
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Mar 05, 2021 |
Patrick Holehan – Custom Rifles – Episode 26
1:25:35
Welcome to the Blue Collar Voices show! In today’s show we are talking with Patrick Holehan. Pat has been a practicing gunsmith for LOOOOOONG time. His love affair with guns started as a young child. He completed 3 years of college education in gunsmithing – 2-year standard course, 3rd year more advanced. From there, he ... Read more
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Dec 21, 2020 |
Lorraine Woodwark – Director of AUSA – Episode 25
1:13:43
Lorraine Woodwark is passionate about immigration reform, the constitution, and the rights of Americans. Lorraine talks on the Blue Collar Voices Show to explain how Illegal “immigration” is detrimental to American workers, wages, and of course the impact on the Blue Collar workforce. We discuss her personal experiences (Lorraine immigrated to the USA herself – ... Read more
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Apr 15, 2020 |
Zdenek Ulman – Marine Diving Service – 024
1:12:16
Zdenek Ulman is a diver. He runs a successful diving business up in New York City area. Before that, he started and ran a successful construction company. Before THAT, he didn't even live here in the US. He came to visit only, and then spent 15 years as an illegal alien - while starting and running a successful construction company.
Zdenek is a great example of Blue Collar success. Tenacity. Hard work. Craftsmanship. Job Quality. Pushing your body to perform.
In this episode, Z (that's his nickname) talks about coming to America, starting a business (then a second, then a third business), LEARNING ENGLISH, getting out of his comfort zone to start his painting company and facing challenges head-on.
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Feb 17, 2020 |
Matt Radford – Husband, Father, Roofing Consultant – 023
1:01:48
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Jan 20, 2020 |
Steve Pellegrino – Pellegrino Cutlery – 022
46:40
Steve Pellegrino is a knifemaker. His skill set is way more diverse, but he is definitely a consummate, and passionate, knife maker. His specialty is Cutlery, which is being used by homemakers to Gourmet Chefs. I was searching online specifically for Knife Makers, and I came across Steve. I messaged Steve, and he was absolutely ... Read more
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Dec 12, 2019 |
Peter Erdei – Erdei Designs – 021
1:03:28
Peter Erdei builds high-quality custom pieces. And of those pieces, many of them are very high end, unique and stunning tables. As is most destinations in life, Peter arrived at this one after experiencing many different things in life. We talk about some of those experiences on the show. Matter of fact, we talk about ... Read more
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Nov 27, 2019 |
Rich Bradbury – Double Oarlock LLC – 020
1:35:25
Rich started in ranching, worked in the Oil Fields, worked on a ranch in Russia, and is back to ranching in Oregon raising grass-fed beef. He is also a teacher, Dyslexic, and working to improve the land and educate the public to the value of the land.
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Oct 28, 2019 |
Marc LeConte – High Quality Home Maintenance – 019
1:02:05
Marc LeConte is the owner and operator of High Quality Home Maintenance located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Clocking in over 20 years in business, not counting the years spent building up the client list before officially launching – Marc has built relationships with his customers and a reputation that keeps him as busy as he ... Read more
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Oct 21, 2019 |
Trent Hendricks – Cabriejo Ranch – 018
1:11:20
Trent Hendricks runs Cabriejo Ranch with REGENERATIVE involved in every process. Grassfed Angus cattle and grassfed Dorper and Dorset lamb. Quarter horses and Anatolian Shepherds. Innovative grazing on Solar Farms. Consulting.
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Oct 13, 2019 |
Nathan Brown – Old World Timber – 017
49:42
Nathan Brown is the Owner/CEO of Old World Timber, a reclaimed wood wholesale and distribution company, located in Lexington, KY. We talk about sourcing old wood from both old buildings, from overseas, from rivers. Nathan tells his story of how he started Old World Timber, how it grew from a small project to a significant ... Read more
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Oct 04, 2019 |
Jason Maldonado – Relentless Safety – 016
1:03:25
Jason Maldanado has recently published a book about safety titled, “A Practical Guide to the Safety Profession: The Relentless Pursuit” This book is based on experiences that Jason has had in his career in the safety profession. The actual writing of this book was inspired – almost demanded – by his father. In this podcast ... Read more
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Sep 22, 2019 |
Chris Crawford – Owner and Operator of Spring A/C – 015
1:05:28
Chris Crawford and I discuss his origin, his journey learning leadership skills and business acumen - culminating in his own successful HVAC company in this podcast on Blue Collar Voices.
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Sep 11, 2019 |
Blue Collar Voices Road Trip – 014
3:19
Blue Collar Voices ROAD TRIP! Road Trip you say? Where? Well, ALL over the USA, and even Canada. Here is the deal. I am building up destination points all over the USA and Canada to visit. It might be just a drive-by where I meet, shake hands, take a picture or two, and then mosey ... Read more
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Sep 10, 2019 |
Six Upcoming Guests – 013
6:50
Six upcoming guests for the Blue Collar Voices Show.
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Sep 06, 2019 |
Three Recommended Podcasts – 012
6:54
Hey Guys, today, I have three podcasts to recommend for you, that I think are informative, entertaining, and are just “well worth” the listen. And of course, check the show notes for links to these podcasts. These are also Blue Collar podcasts, and I definitely enjoy them – I’m betting that you will as well. ... Read more
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Aug 30, 2019 |
Chris Guidry – Google Adwords Expert – 011
1:03:28
Chris Guidry is a Google Adwords expert. He can train you to run successful Adwords campaigns to get your phone ringing, and traffic to your website. Doesn't matter what trade or profession, the approach makes the difference. Listen to Chris talk about Adwords, and how it can help you, on this episode.
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Mar 07, 2019 |
Manny Pasillas – Tech CNC – 010
1:06:56
Manny Pasillas is a CNC Service Engineering Consultant, and doing so as owner and operator of Tech CNC.
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Feb 24, 2019 |
Looking for Craftsmen – Blue Collar Voices – 009
4:31
This was a really quick episode. A monologue. Simply a callout out for Craftsmen to interview. Had been a few weeks since my last episode, as I’d been working on a project. Hello guys, and welcome to the Blue Collar Voices show. It’s been a few weeks since my last episode, as I’d gotten really ... Read more
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Feb 07, 2019 |
Robert Chickey – Wood Finish Consultant – 008
1:51:35
Robert Chickey is a wood finishing expert. Not your typical expert, either. Roberts’ specialty is solving seemingly impossible wood finishing issues. But. With a twist. Robert Chickey is a student of wood finishing from not only today but all the way back 300+ years ago. Robert knows how to duplicate the finishing effects the way ... Read more
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Jan 19, 2019 |
Justin Yoke – Lifting Specialist – 007
37:54
Justin Yoke gets into all kinds of interesting places. Down into a coal mine, on a river, in a manufacturing facility - you never know where. Justin is a lifting specialist who really gets a first-hand look at the problem(s) his customers are trying to solve.
On this episode, I talk with Justin about a few of his adventures working as a frequent on-site lifting specialist. He really gets to see some cool job sites and situations (yeah, I'm a little jealous). We talk about some really heavy lifts, a few close calls, and the closeness Justin has for his clients.
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Jan 04, 2019 |
Michael Paterno – Paterno Transport – 006
1:04:11
Dec 31, 2018 I talk with Michael Paterno on this episode of the Blue Collar Voices show. Michael is currently an owner/operator running a Hot Shot transport service using an F350 and trailer. However, he has spent years driving full-size Semi trucks. The Hot Shot business is a little different, but there are quite a ... Read more
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Dec 31, 2018 |
Tim Spurlock – American Diesel Training Centers – 005
1:03:42
AMERICAN DIESEL TRAINING CENTERS Timothy Spurlock is the president and co-founder of American Diesel Training Centers. His co-founder is Chris Ellis, Chief Operating Officer. On this episode, Tim shares with me so much freakin’ goodness. We talk about how he came to launch the diesel training centers, success, what the state of the economy is ... Read more
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Dec 22, 2018 |
Ethan Sonnenberg – Operations Manager of Empire Line Locating – 004
53:52
Ethan Sonnenberg is the operations manager (and owner) of Empire Line Locating. He has built his business due to a lot of hard work and dedication – and he is just getting started. On this episode, Ethan and I talk about what his business does, how he came to start Empire, and a little bit ... Read more
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Dec 10, 2018 |
Nathan Tuomi – President of Gull Lake Glass – 003
36:40
I talk with Nathan Tuomi (pronounced: “Too Me”) in this episode of the Blue Collar Voices show. Nathan has ran his own business FOREVER. Well… how about 34 years or so. We talk about what it takes to stay in business, the importance of college, the economy – and touch briefly on politics. One takeaway ... Read more
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Dec 05, 2018 |
Jacob Guttman CEO of Nail It Handyman – 002
29:41
I talk with Jacob Guttman, CEO of Nail It Handyman in the second episode of the Blue Collar Voices Show. Jacob has a serious entrepreneurial perspective which has resulted in excellent business growth. We talk mostly about business, marketing, and mindset. This impacts how businesses grow and thrive. The marketing perspective Jacob shared from his ... Read more
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Nov 22, 2018 |
"Blue Collar Voices Show" Introduction and Overview – 001
5:56
In this first episode of the Blue Collar Voices Show, I introduce the show and talk about the types of guests you can expect me to interview, as I dig into various interesting careers and choices. At the end of the show, I play a brief sound bite from my first guest coming up in ... Read more
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Nov 22, 2018 |