Posts by Troy Latuff
Why Job Boards Quietly Profit When You Don’t Hire Anyone
You post a job on Indeed, ZipRecruiter, or another major job board. You get 100 applications. 95 are completely unqualified. The other 5 ghost you after the first interview. You hired nobody. You wasted hours reviewing garbage resumes. Your position is still open. The job board got paid. They don’t care if you hired anyone…
Read MoreFrom Entry-Level To Blue Collar Multi-Millionare With Jeff Rahn
After transitioning from the Air Force to building a successful home services company, he learned what actually separates thriving businesses from struggling ones. And it has almost nothing to do with technical ability. On Episode 3 of The Blue Collar Trades Show we Brought on Jeff Rahn and talk about his story in the Blue…
Read MoreThe $100,000 Hiring Mistake Most Home Service Owners Repeat Every Year
You hire a technician. They have the certifications, the experience, the references. Three months later, they’re gone. You hire another one. Six months this time. Then another. And another. You think it’s bad luck. Market conditions. “Nobody wants to work anymore.” It’s none of those things. You’re making the same $100,000 mistake every single year,…
Read MoreThe Skilled Trades Labor Shortage Is Real—But Not for the Reasons You’ve Been Told
Every home service owner says the same thing: “I can’t find good workers. Nobody wants to work anymore. Everyone’s retiring and young people are lazy.” Here’s what’s actually causing your empty trucks. The Best Workers Aren’t Looking for Jobs Post a job on Indeed and wait for applications. That’s what you’re doing, right? Here’s the…
Read MoreThe Blue Collar Trades Show Launches: Real Talk, Real Work, Real People and Zero Corporate Nonsense
The Blue Collar Trades Show is officially here and it’s not your typical business podcast. Built on hard work, honesty, and just enough controlled chaos to keep things interesting, the show delivers unfiltered conversations about careers, businesses, and life in the trades. Hosted by Troy, Jim, Chad, and Marissa (four very different personalities who somehow…
Read MoreBest Ways to Hire Skilled Trades Talent in 2026
Hiring skilled trades talent in 2026 is no longer a volume problem , it’s a precision problem. Electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, welders, and other trades professionals are in short supply while demand continues to rise across construction, manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure. Below are the most effective ways employers are hiring skilled trades talent in 2026.…
Read MoreCollege Is Losing. Here’s the 2026 Blueprint to a Six-Figure Blue-Collar Career
In 2026, the American workforce is undergoing a historic shift. As traditional white-collar roles face saturation and AI-driven displacement, the “Blue-Collar Premium” has become the new reality for career seekers. According to recent data, roughly 47% of skilled trades workers now earn more than the median college graduate. At The Blue Collar Recruiter (TBCR), we specialize in…
Read MoreBlue Collar Masters: Leadership & Management Development
6 Blue Collar Myths Costing You a Six-Figure Salary
After placing thousands of blue collar workers in high-paying positions, We have seen countless misconception causing people to hold back on joining the skilled trades workforce The cost of these myths? Six-figure salaries you’re leaving on the table. Careers offering $100,000-$200,000+ that you’re not even considering because you think blue collar means dirty, dangerous, dead-end…
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