Episode List
The One Where Rock Bands Meet Blue Collar with Greg Nelson | Ep.4
Our Guest Greg Nelson pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to build a career in live sound engineering. This conversation covers his journey from small venue gigs to major concert productions, the blue-collar grit behind the music industry’s biggest shows, and why people skills matter more than technical knowledge for long-term survival…
The One About Going From Entry-Level To Multi-Millionare With Jeff Rahn | Ep.3
Episode Summary: Jeff Rahn shares his journey from the Air Force to building a successful home services business. This conversation dives into what actually makes blue collar businesses work: hiring for personality over technical skills, building team culture that drives retention, and why soft skills matter more than most people realize. We cover the realities…
The One Where We Tackle Controversial Blue Collar Questions | Ep. 2
In Episode 2, we tackle the biggest misconceptions surrounding blue collar work and explore why trade schools offer better value than most people realize. We debate whether college is worth the cost, discuss the changing work ethic in modern society, and examine how social media (especially TikTok) influences cultural trends around work. We also dive…
The Pilot. The One About How This Show Came To Life | Ep. 1
Welcome to The Blue Collar Recruiter Podcast! In our first episode, we introduce ourselves and share the blue collar backgrounds that shaped our careers. We discuss our favorite tools, first business experiences, and early work that taught us what it means to work in the trades. This conversation covers blue collar upbringing, generational differences and…