Blue is the New White Podcast
211 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings🔑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.
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Blue is the New White #20 - Mark Padgett
September 06, 2019 15:00 - 37 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode we sit down with Mark Padgett, an account executive for XOi Technologies. Mark is a family man and an extreme advocate of the skilled trades. He started his career as an HVAC technician apprentice and then decided to pursue a degree in Theology. Ultimately he concluded that a career in the trades was what he wanted in life. He worked his way up through the ranks and explored many of the trajectories available in the industry until he ultimately landed in a position that serve...
Blue is the New White #19 - Anthony Pacheco
August 30, 2019 19:32 - 52 minutes - 52.1 MBIn this episode we sit down with Anthony Pacheco of P1311 Partnerships. Anthony is a Healthcare & Insurance consultant for the #skilledtrades industry and we have been working together for about 4 years now. I finally get to talk to him about his background in the trades. Anthony grew up in a small town in Texas called Tom Beam, with a population of about 800 people and comes from a blue collar family. In fact, he and his dad built their house from the ground up with their bare hands. Af...
Blue is the New White #18 - Eddie McFarlane
August 23, 2019 03:58 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBIn this episode we talk to an absolute wealth of knowledge in Eddie McFarlane, VP of Learning and Development at Haller Enterprises. Hailing originally from Scotland, Eddie came to America when he was 21 years old and began his career on the line. The kitchen line, as a chef. His next career was none other than a blue collar, salt of the earth, field technician. He worked his way through the ranks to the position he currently holds. As an avid learner, he eventually attended college to...
Blue is the New White #17 - Eric Pressley
August 08, 2019 22:57 - 48 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this episode we sit down with Eric Pressley. An air compressor technician at I&M Industrials, Inc. That's right folks, an air compressor technician is an actual thing. Bet you didn't know that! Eric and I talk about the benefits of the trades and his journey through the military before turning wrenches. Tune in to find out why this 25 year old tradesman does what he does and loves what he does! Blue is the New White: https://blueisthenewwhite.com/ Amazon: https://geni.us/blueisthe...
Blue is the New White #16 - HVAC_REFER_GUY round 2
July 19, 2019 17:03 - 49 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode with sit down with HVAC_REFER_GUY Mike Mayberry (again) to talk a little bit about his message on social media and what the blue collar skilled trades means to the next generations. Millennials and Generation Z are taking the reigns of the trades. How do we market to them? How do we attract them to the industry? ANd how do we teach them? Check out this can't-miss episode from the Blue is the New White series NOW!! Blue is the New White: https://blueisthenewwhite.com/ ...
Blue is the New White #15 - Failure and Family
June 20, 2019 21:46 - 15 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode I focus on something that I've only touched on in almost every podcast I've ever done. What does failure mean? How does it relate to success? And, more importantly, how does that change when working with family? I'm not just talking about the skilled trades, HVAC, or Refrigeration here, I'm talking about a universal fundamental that you'll carry with you in every single aspect of your life.
Blue is the New White #14 - Haters Gonna Hate
June 08, 2019 05:37 - 10 minutes - 6.13 MBIn this episode, I call out the haters of the Blue is the New White podcast and book. There's seems to be some people out there that believe I'm pushing the wrong people into the trades. Problem, as I see it, is that we won't know who's right and who's wrong until these people actually pursue a career in the trades! #blueisthenewwhite #hvac #bluecollar
Blue is the New White #13 - Diversity in the Trades
May 23, 2019 22:24 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode Jim and I talk about diversity in the trades. Hopefully we don't get too much kickback from our listeners on this topic. We discuss women & immigrants in the trades and what they mean to the future of the industry. The trades are male dominated, but they aren't biased. If you can solve problems and get the job done right, you can succeed in the trades.
Blue is the New White #12 - Where are the trades now?
May 17, 2019 15:58 - 23 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this episode, Jim & Josh discuss some of the statistics circling the trades and how it's going to impact the industry over the long term. They focus mainly on HVAC in this episode, but the same theories can be applied to all sectors of the trades from refrigeration to restaurant maintenance to general contracting. They also discuss the REAL problems they see, as well as where to start in turning it all around. This problem might be even worse than it seems. Find out why.
Blue is the New White - Industry Training
May 09, 2019 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode we introduce our new Co-Host of the Perception Evolution Project, Jim Silveira. You may remember Jim from the episode he was on last year. He brings to the table, 45+ years experience in Food Service Equipment, HVAC, and Refrigeration. He has worked in almost every area of service including technician, manager, business owner, and consultant. We are proud to introduce him to the show to share his wisdom about the history and future of the trades. In this episode we t...
Blue is the New White - Joseph Crawford
April 11, 2019 15:24 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBThis week we sit down with Joseph Crawford, Branch Operations Manager for WCE to talk about his journey through the trades. After high school he immediate got into heavy equipment repair and started his career aiding in hurricane relief in the Southeast. After that he came back to sunny Arizona to pursue being an auto mechanic. He then wanted to get into management, then went back to work at a machine shop, and eventually made his way to WCE. One of the major constants of Joe's story i...
Blue Is The New White with XOi Technology's John Cahalan
March 26, 2019 21:32 - 48 minutes - 91.4 MBThis week we sit down with John Cahalan from XOi technologies. Coming up in a family with a background in manufacturing, John got his start in the small Florida town of Lakeland and began his professional career like so many others (almost). He was awarded a scholarship and attended University of Florida for Sports Management before ultimately deciding to pursue a career working with his hands. He quickly found a job in construction, then to a modular building, and ultimately ended up work...
Perception Evolution Project - Blue is the New White - Carlo Rosauro
March 14, 2019 23:20 - 45 minutes - 52.5 MBThis episode is another interview-style sit-down for my upcoming book Blue Is The New White. Carlo Rosauro, Facilities Manager for Chipotle Mexican Grill was gracious enough to sit down and share some insight on his experience with the trades, basic fundamentals of success, and why anyone would pursue a career in this industry. Watch and Listen to another success story from someone who has seen, first-hand, how many opportunities exist in a field people rarely think to look! **We had som...
RFMA 2019 - Females in Facilities with Molly Walter
March 11, 2019 16:48 - 6 minutes - 11.8 MBWe sat down with Molly Walter of Axxon Services to talk about Females in Facilities. As our industry grows, so does the need for a more diverse group of employees. We had a blast talking with Molly and she made some really great points on where women can thrive in the facilities industry. . . . Connect with us on Instagram! WCE: @windycityequipment Josh Zolin: @joshzolin Jake Syreini: @holleratjake NEW PODCAST #PEPTalks by WCE #PerceptionEvolutionProject Sign Up for our Newsl...
RFMA2019 with Paul Doughty of Panda Express
March 08, 2019 20:56 - 5 minutes - 10.1 MBWCE's Director of Marketing Jake Syreini and Panda Express' Paul Doughty talk about what Panda looks for in a service vendor. The exchange of value and building a true partnership is mandatory. "In any business, everyone has to make a profit, but it has to be a win-win." -Paul . . . Connect with us on Instagram! WCE: @windycityequipment Josh Zolin: @joshzolin Jake Syreini: @holleratjake NEW PODCAST #PEPTalks by WCE #PerceptionEvolutionProject Sign Up for our Newsletter! tiny...
RFMA 2019 with Collier Foods' Danny Koontz
March 04, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 39 MBWCE Executive Sales Manager James Hoffman sat down with Collier Foods' Danny Koontz to talk about relationships with vendors and setting expectations. We met Danny is the isles of RFMA 2018 in Austin, Texas and invited him to our booth for a chat! ... . . . Connect with us on Instagram! WCE: @windycityequipment Josh Zolin: @joshzolin Jake Syreini: @holleratjake NEW PODCAST #PEPTalks by WCE #PerceptionEvolutionProject Sign Up for our Newsletter! tinyurl.com/wcenewsletter...
Blue is the New White with Rich Malachy
February 25, 2019 21:53 - 33 minutes - 49.3 MBMore of an interview-style podcast with Rich Malachy, CEO of Malachy Parts and Service, for my upcoming book "Blue is the New White" Debuting in May 2019. Learn about Rich and what he does on a daily basis, his thoughts on a college education, perception of the trades, and the opportunities that our industry. Ever wonder how much money can be made in HVAC? Refrigeration? Food Service Equipment? and the like? Maybe you should start because the trades present opportunities that aren't talk...
RFMA 2019 with Eager Advantage
February 18, 2019 18:10 - 6 minutes - 12.5 MBThe team from Eger Advantage stopped by our booth at the Restaurant Facility Management Association's annual conference in Austin, Texas to talk about why companies exhibit at trade shows. We also went into trade show strategies and some lessons they've learned in their 2-5 years attending the conference. This year Eger had a different objective: Looking to build relationships that have synergy and offer a deeper value proposition than just their products. It's amazing what you can learn...
Todd Sherill - It's all about what you put into it!
February 11, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 63.6 MBThis weeks podcast is with Todd Sherrill of Bluon Energy (https://www.bluonenergy.com/). Todd grew up in the trades and followed suit after high school...after fulfilling his full ride scholarship to rodeo school. Like so many kids during and after high school, Todd had no idea what he wanted to do the rest of his life, but he knew he wanted to be successful. He found a knack for HVAC and worked his way up from trade school to technician to business owner and now sells freon for Bluon. ...
Micah Dyer on Going All-In in the Trades
February 06, 2019 21:51 - 40 minutes - 76.6 MBMicah Dyer loves his family, solving problems, and working in the skilled trades. In this episode, Josh and Micah go deep into the benefits of working in the trades. . . . Connect with us on Instagram! WCE: @windycityequipment Josh Zolin: @joshzolin Jake Syreini: @holleratjake NEW PODCAST #PEPTalks by WCE #PerceptionEvolutionProject Sign Up for our Newsletter! tinyurl.com/wcenewsletter FREE ACCESS TO OUR PREMIUM TUTORIALS "CLICK BELOW" www.windycityequip.com/fix-it-yourself/...
From White to Blue Collar with Brady Hale
January 30, 2019 13:54 - 49 minutes - 56.6 MBSome people do it for the money, some do it for the fame, few do it to avenge the name of their great great ancestors. Such is the case with Brady Hale, who has found success in the trades after coming from a "white collar" job as a banker. He decided to shift gears, work with his hands, and move through the ranks in the commercial cooking equipment repair trade and now commercial HVAC/R. Everything he has done so far was all to lead him to where he's at today, being able to start his own ...
Success in the Trades with Tyson Riggs
January 21, 2019 20:09 - 45 minutes - 85.1 MBNo matter what your definition of success is, it can be realized through what most consider to be blue collar work. The truth is that, with a little hard work and determination, a career in the trades can give you all the same things as a college education, and more. Whether you define success as time off, traveling, money, or just feeling accomplished at the end of every day, you can achieve it in this field. Tyson is a perfect example of how the trades can literally take you anywhere...
How To Lower Restaurant Operating Costs
January 14, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes - 43.1 MBRestaurants are extremely expensive to operate. In this episode, Josh and Jake discuss ways to look ahead to decrease costs. . . . Connect with us on Instagram! WCE: @windycityequipment Josh Zolin: @joshzolin JakeSyreini: @holleratjake NEW PODCAST #PEPTalks by WCE #PerceptionEvolutionProject Sign Up for our Newsletter! tinyurl.com/wcenewsletter FREE ACCESS TO OUR PREMIUM TUTORIALS "CLICK BELOW" www.windycityequip.com/fix-it-yourself/ Windy City Restaurant Equipment Repair ...
Opportunity in the Trades with Isaac Mensah
January 11, 2019 21:28 - 54 minutes - 79 MBWCE CEO Josh Zolin sits down with Isaac Mensah to talk about his success in the trades and the opportunities he's taken advantage of since coming to America from West Africa. They discuss various topics such as the difference between college and trade school, the opportunities that exist within the trades, and the perception of the trades. Isaac is a perfect example of what it means to define success in your own way and how to use the trades to get there! . . . Connect with us on Ins...
Service Companies Sell Time
January 07, 2019 20:00 - 22 minutes - 43.1 MBService companies sell time. On this episode, Josh and Jake break down all the different ways time comes into play in the service company/customer relationship. . . . Connect with us on Instagram! WCE: @windycityequipment Josh Zolin: @joshzolin JakeSyreini: @holleratjake NEW PODCAST #PEPTalks by WCE #PerceptionEvolutionProject Sign Up for our Newsletter! tinyurl.com/wcenewsletter FREE ACCESS TO OUR PREMIUM TUTORIALS "CLICK BELOW" www.windycityequip.com/fix-it-yourself/ W...
Mike Mayberry aka @HVAC_REFER_GUY
December 20, 2018 17:09 - 47 minutes - 90.9 MBWith over 33 years of experience in the HVAC/R industry, Mike Mayberry (@HVAC_REFER_GUY) weighs in on the skilled labor shortage & how he came into the trades. We also talk about what this means for future generations and what can be done to remind people that a career in the skilled trades can be just as honorable, if not more, than any other "White Collar" job. #makebluecollargreatagain #mbcga #blueisthenewwhite #hvacreferguy . . . Connect with us on Instagram! WCE: @windycityequ...