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The Blue Collar Gold Podcast

The Blue Collar Gold Podcast

By Mark Stoner

Mark Stoner runs a multi million dollar service business that has made the Inc. Magazine 5000 list for 2019, 2020, and 2021. He has written the Amazon best selling book Blue Collar Gold "How to Build a Service Business From the Dirt Up and has appeared on CNBC's Blue Collar Millionaires TV Show. This podcast will talk about the secrets to running and building any type of business focusing on service based businesses.
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#70 - My 3 Biggest Business Lessons Ever

The Blue Collar Gold PodcastJul 03, 2020

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#206 - Mark Stoner interviewed on The Decision Podcast

#206 - Mark Stoner interviewed on The Decision Podcast

This week I will share a recent interview that I did with The Decision Podcast hosted by my friend Robert Hartline. This is the podcast for EO Nashville (Entrepreneur Organization) which is an amazing group of local business men and women growing their businesses and lives through helping each other.

Mar 25, 202442:33
#205 - The Treadmill, Pathfinder, Trailblazer, Peak Performer

#205 - The Treadmill, Pathfinder, Trailblazer, Peak Performer

What stage of business are you in? This talk talks about how to identify where you are in business, what are the benefits and traps of each sector and also how do you get to the next stage?


Mar 15, 202401:13:50
#204 - Intention Deficit Disorder

#204 - Intention Deficit Disorder

Intention Deficit disorder is what most people suffer from...they know what to do but they still don't do it. We love our distractions, our entertainment, our fears. I talk about some thoughts behind this phenomenon.

Feb 10, 202425:40
#203 - 9 Life and Business Lessons

#203 - 9 Life and Business Lessons

this episode is about my take of a comedians talk about his 9 life lessons. I also talk about a change that we need to make in the messaging in the chimney business.

Jan 30, 202401:12:13
#202 - Business Q&A

#202 - Business Q&A

This was a recent SureFire Live episode that had a lot of great points about business

Jan 22, 202401:16:58
#201 - Guest Shane Shooter Nelson - The Hero's Journey

#201 - Guest Shane Shooter Nelson - The Hero's Journey

My guest is a fascinating guy with an amazing life journey. Shane is a psychologist that works with young men and truly understands what is needed and most importantly, what is missing in our school systems and in our society today. We must teach and foster strong men! Join me for a heart felt and real conversation with a man on the frontlines for our future men.

Jan 07, 202459:22
#200 - Wrapping Up 2023 and Big Plans for 2024

#200 - Wrapping Up 2023 and Big Plans for 2024

Wow 2023 had its ups and downs but we made it to episode 200! I wrap up the year with some thoughts and reflections and most importantly talk about plans for 2024!

Jan 01, 202431:21
#199 - Mentors and Masterminds

#199 - Mentors and Masterminds

Of all of the things that can make you and your business grow and prosper, I believe in personal and business mentors as well as mastermind groups. Tonight I discuss how each of those has impacted everything I do on a daily basis.

Dec 03, 202342:11
#198 - The Future of the Service Industry

#198 - The Future of the Service Industry

In this episode I discuss a recent conference that I attended in

Orlando that help to open my eyes as to large shifts coming in the home services industry.

Nov 21, 202301:13:18
#197 - Guest Alan Rush talks making the most of buying season

#197 - Guest Alan Rush talks making the most of buying season

Sales guru Alan Rush is my guest this week. As usual, his information is so good! He discusses his process of getting the most out of the initial phone call into your office and when your technicians do the home visit.

Oct 30, 202359:53
#196 - Tim Reed - The 7 Step Sales Process

#196 - Tim Reed - The 7 Step Sales Process

Tim Reed is my guest on this episode. Tim has developed one of the simplest and effective sales process in the industry. His no pressure, straight forward, and natural process is fantastic. Hope you enjoy the show!

Oct 21, 202301:02:39
#195 - Kirk Chandler - The Insurance Claims Game

#195 - Kirk Chandler - The Insurance Claims Game

Kirk Chandler is a Public Adjuster. What is that? He's a guy that works for the homeowner, not the insurance company. His goal is to make sure you get all that you are entitled to in case you have an insurance claim. We had a great talk so I rebroadcasted it from my SureFire Live Show.

Oct 09, 202301:02:15
#194 - The Root of Unhappiness

#194 - The Root of Unhappiness

There is one common thing that leads to most peoples unhappiness. If you manage this one thing, your life will be much happier.

Sep 24, 202327:15
#193 - 7 Uncomfortable Truths

#193 - 7 Uncomfortable Truths

Today I talk about 7 uncomfortable truths about success and the way a lot of people think. The way they think and process information and pressure is usually the defining difference in those that are successful and those that aren't

Sep 10, 202329:12
#192 - Kent Wessley - How to Hire Now

#192 - Kent Wessley - How to Hire Now

Kent Wessley is one of the industry leaders in hiring men and women in the service industry. Tonight he talks about his philosophy, his questions, his methods and software that he uses to hire. This is a recording of our SureFire Live episode


kent.knowledgewins@gmail.com

Aug 23, 202301:14:27
#191 - No More Mr. Nice Guy

#191 - No More Mr. Nice Guy

Very few things are as irritating as a leader that's considered "too nice". That was me (and sometimes still is) but these two books that I discuss have helped me understand that being labled as too nice can be a real problem in business.

Aug 09, 202301:09:11
#190 - Right Now, Don't Do This!

#190 - Right Now, Don't Do This!

I play the story of "The Falling Tide" which means you basically need to make sure you have your line in the water and don't pull back. You need to be trying new things even when things may be looking bad.

Jul 23, 202358:12
#189 - Red, White and Blue Collar!

#189 - Red, White and Blue Collar!

Happy Independence Day! This episode is about my thoughts on America and the promise that it still holds!

Jul 04, 202322:51
#188 - #2 - Business Start Up Series - Naming, Structure and Logos

#188 - #2 - Business Start Up Series - Naming, Structure and Logos

This is the second in the Business Start Up Series. I go over my thoughts and ideas about the first, and one of the funnest steps, in starting a business.

Jun 14, 202330:08
#187 - Memorial Day Thoughts

#187 - Memorial Day Thoughts

I wanted to record what it means to me to celebrate Memorial day with a few audio clips from Ronald Reagan and Ted Nugent.


The Rifle Book is a new book soon to be video sounds like this will be amazing!

https://thewwiirifle.com

May 29, 202326:16
#186 - #1 Episode of Starting a Business Series

#186 - #1 Episode of Starting a Business Series

I have been asked to talk about how to start a business by a few people and I love helping people to do this. I want to start by saying that owning your own business is definitely not for everyone for many reasons. If you feel driven to start your own business, this series will have some ideas, tips and tricks to getting your idea off the ground.

May 21, 202331:45
#185 - Dave Rettinger - A Fresh Look at a Second Generation Business

#185 - Dave Rettinger - A Fresh Look at a Second Generation Business

This week I had a fascinating conversation with Dave Rettinger. He's a second generation hearth store owner and has a great look at how he uses technology and new ideas to stay on top of and in front of the changing face of business.

Apr 29, 202301:01:03
#184 - Jonah Lindley - A Great Young Leaders Story

#184 - Jonah Lindley - A Great Young Leaders Story

Jonah Lindley is my guest this week and he will talk about his journey to being a rising star in the chimney industry. One of the biggest compliments that I always hear about Jonah is "Man what a great guy, he really get's it!" I think you will understand what I mean after this episode.


Don't forget about the Sweep Away Cancer Rally June 9-10 at the Back of the Dragon in Wytheville VA. www.sweepawaycancer.com

Please join us!

Apr 18, 202301:03:52
#183 - My Message to an Industry

#183 - My Message to an Industry

This week I discuss an article that I wrote for Fire Time Magazine in which I rant (a little) and the Hearth Industry for having an attitude about the chimney service world that id getting them beat!

I also talk about the upcoming sweep Away Cancer Rally in Whtheville VA June 9-10.

www.sweepawaycancer.com

Apr 04, 202328:27
#182 - Chat GPT Demo and Thoughts

#182 - Chat GPT Demo and Thoughts

Almost everyone has heard of ChatGPT, if you haven't it's an artificial intelligence language  program that is taking the world by storm.  Tonight, I talk about how to use it and I even use it lave while doing the SureFire Live show.  The results are amazing.  Since this show aired a few weeks ago so many people have responded back to me about it.  I have continued to use it almost daily to help with some task.  It's here to stay so you need to get on board and add it to your productivity tools!

Mar 20, 202358:13
#181 - Guest Evane Stoner - Entrepreneur with a Black Eye

#181 - Guest Evane Stoner - Entrepreneur with a Black Eye

This weeks guest is my daughter Evane.  She is an inspirational young woman with an amazing story.  For the past 3 months she has been training and raising money for the Rumble on the Rox boxing match.   She raised over $30,000 dollars for her charity and put on a hell of a show.  I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed interviewing.  

Mar 10, 202337:42
#180- Guest Steve Trumble - The Entrepreneur/Husband/Dad Balance

#180- Guest Steve Trumble - The Entrepreneur/Husband/Dad Balance

Steve Trumble is my guest this week as is the owner of Chimney Doctors, SOTA Metal Fab and a new venture called Home Care Heating and Air. Steve is also one of the few Chimney Safety Institute of America Master Sweeps

He has an amazing spirit and that carries through his businesses and his home life.  The thing that stands out to me about him is that he always seeks council and education while moving fast.  He implements very quickly and moves through his mistakes with ease while never loosing the spirit to try again.  

Recently Steve was on a scuba diving trip and faced a true fear that he had never had in his life.  He talks about facing it and getting through it.

Feb 23, 202343:53
#179 - Guest Chris Tomlin - Firefighter to Foster Parents

#179 - Guest Chris Tomlin - Firefighter to Foster Parents

Chris Tomlin is an amazing guy with a huge heart and a ton of drive.  I have seen him at many conferences and spoken to him several times by phone but i wanted to see what made him tick.  He always has a great sprit and a clear fun culture with his employees.  This is a great interview with a guy that just makes it happen.  

Feb 16, 202339:53
#178 - Guest Kevin Russell - The Warrior Horse Program

#178 - Guest Kevin Russell - The Warrior Horse Program

Kevin Russell is the founder of an amazing non profit called Warrior Horse.  His foundation helps veterans and first responders that suffer from PTSD.  He shares some amazing stories about how they have been able to help so many in just a short period of time.  


Please visit and donate at www.warriorhorse.net 

Feb 09, 202342:15
#177 - How to Handle a Slow Down in Your Business

#177 - How to Handle a Slow Down in Your Business

Nothing could be more nerve wracking experience as a business owner than laying of or letting people go because you don't have enough work on the books.  There are definitely tactics that you can take to avoid this stage of business.  Understand that almost every growing business goes through this.  

I hope this episode gives you some good tactics.

Jan 23, 202329:25
#176 - 5 Mistakes New Leaders Make

#176 - 5 Mistakes New Leaders Make

Are you a new leader...or even an experienced leader?  I bet you have made each of these mistakes and if you haven't, you probably will!  :). 

This is a rebroadcast of a SureFire Live I did recently. 

Jan 16, 202301:02:12
#175 - I, We, They Stages of Business

#175 - I, We, They Stages of Business

I start with the 2022 Wrap up of the Blue Collar Gold Podcast.  

We move to the different stages of business growth and the importance of getting coaching if you want to move through those stages.

Jan 09, 202328:04
Planning Vs Strategy for the New Year

Planning Vs Strategy for the New Year

Do you know the difference between the two?  I love planning a lot more than strategy for sure but if you just stay in planning mode, its a recipe for failure.  I review a Harvard Business Review video that I recently watched and describe how to apply it in your business.


Happy New Year!   Lets make this year amazing!

Jan 01, 202328:46
#173 - Guest Anthony Valerio - Four Winds Chimney

#173 - Guest Anthony Valerio - Four Winds Chimney

This weeks guest was Anthony Valerio.  Anthony is showing the industry what the next generation of chimney business owner can do.  He has a great culture, great looking marketing, takes education very seriously and on top of everything, he understands the importance of family.  I hope you get inspired from this interview.  

Dec 02, 202259:54
#172 - Crackhead Determination

#172 - Crackhead Determination

My visit to the SEMA automotive show in las Vegas last week helped me to understand what its like to be the best of the best in the automotive game.  Wow is all I can say. I also got a chance to observe some crackheads in the wild and it helped me to understand true determination   :)  


Nov 06, 202229:35
#171 - 7 Signs that YOU are actually the problem.

#171 - 7 Signs that YOU are actually the problem.

Most leaders and employees have a hard time knowing if they are actually the problem in the company. This episode was inspired by an article from author Mark Manson, who wrote the book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*^k.  On my journey, they have been multiple times that I have realized that I am actually the problem, even though I have the best intentions.  Many times when an employee comes to talk to me, I have to help them understand that they are actually creating or inflaming the very problem that they don't like.  I hope you enjoy it.  


Oct 30, 202240:58
#170 - After the Rt. 66 Ride

#170 - After the Rt. 66 Ride

I just wrapped up another bucket list item... motorcycle riding the historic Route 66 Mother Road from Chicago to Santa Monica pier in California.  I give you an update on that experience as well as some business thoughts. 

Oct 16, 202229:03
#169 - Guest Chuck Roydhouse - Key Numbers, Waste, Standard Operating Procedures in Business

#169 - Guest Chuck Roydhouse - Key Numbers, Waste, Standard Operating Procedures in Business

Our guest this week is Past President of the Chimney Safety Institute of America as well as the owner of the business consulting service Roydhouse Effect.

Chuck has a tremendous amount of knowledge about running a VERY profitable "small" business.  

Chuck now coaches others on how to build and maintain the best business for his clients.


www.roydhouseeffect.com

Oct 01, 202246:16
#168 - Guest Garnett Decosimo - Buying and Selling Companies

#168 - Guest Garnett Decosimo - Buying and Selling Companies

Our guest talks about how to set your company up to sell, buy or to transition out.  All businesses eventually will have to go through this because one way or another, the owner will be out...so why not prepare for the inevitable as soon as possible?  Garnett is a managing director at the Decosimo firm and is a true pro with fantastic information! 

 www.decosimo.com



Sep 24, 202201:06:18
#167 - The #1 Thing You Must Do in Business

#167 - The #1 Thing You Must Do in Business

Reading is the key to you extended success when it comes to all things business.  From Leadership to Finance, it's an absolute must.  I will discuss how I consume as many books as I can and read several amazing facts about reading.   


Here's my list of 10 foundational books I recommend

How to win friends and Influence People - Dale Carnegie

Failing forward - John Maxwell

Whale done - Ken Blanchard

Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill

21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership

Good to Great - Jim Collins

Rich Dad Poor Dad

You’re Broke Because you want to be - Larry Winget

Outliers - Malcom Gladwell

Secrets of the Millionaire Mind - T. Harv Eckler


10 New Books I recommend 

Can’t hurt me - David goggins

Extreme Ownership - Jacko Wilnik

Loserthink - Scott Adams

The Road Less Stupid - Keith Cunningham

Not Nice - Aziz Gazipura

Never Split the Difference - Chris Voss

The Happiness Advantage - Scott Actor

The Subtle Art of not giving a F. - Mark Manson

Traction - Gino Hickman

The War of Art - Steven Pressfield

Blue Collar Gold - Your's Truly

Sep 11, 202232:33
#166 - Guest Mike Fasy - $1 Million Dollar Month

#166 - Guest Mike Fasy - $1 Million Dollar Month

This week I had Mike Fasy from Den Defenders (formerly Mike's Mobil) on the SureFIre Live! show.  He talks about a huge milestone in business "the million dollar month" and how he did it.  This was such a great interview, I just repurposed it for the podcast.  Hope you like it!

Sep 08, 202201:07:51
#165 - Work with the Willing

#165 - Work with the Willing

It's great to be back after a mid summer break!  I tell some stories from the road plus I discuss a leadership philosophy of "Working with the Willing" 

Aug 28, 202230:48
#164 - The Accelerator Program

#164 - The Accelerator Program

Tonight I discuss our new program for business owners. 

If you would like to join us, here's the link for the application.


www.surefire.academy/552571-2

Jul 02, 202201:09:14
#163 - Guest Tim Reed - The 7 Sales Steps That Must Happen

#163 - Guest Tim Reed - The 7 Sales Steps That Must Happen

Tim Reed is the founder of the revolutionary hearth software WhyFire, FireTime Magazine and also hosts The Fire Time podcast.  Tim is an expert in hearth retail sales and has some fantastic tips for you and your team to sell more.  

I have become a big fan of Tim's and love the way he brings his ideas to life in an incredibly easy and relatable way.   

www.whyfire.com

www.itsfiretime.com/magazine

Jun 27, 202247:26
#162 - Fathers - The Answer to So Much That is Wrong

#162 - Fathers - The Answer to So Much That is Wrong

Happy Fathers Day! In this episode I make the case for fathers and particularly fathers in the home.  I read several harrowing stats that make us realize that if we can do anything as a society that would do the most good, it would be to celebrate and get fathers back in the homes. 

Jun 20, 202230:18
#161 - The Subtle Art of Not Giving a "F"

#161 - The Subtle Art of Not Giving a "F"

This week I review the best selling book by Mark Manson "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck! Part 1. This book helped me forcus on what to care about and what to put to the side.  Also, understanding the absolute role and need of failure in your success journey.  


WARNING...lots of F words used when reading the reviews and highlights of the book. 

Also, I talk about the new moving What is a Woman by Matt Walsh in my Dumb is Real section. 

Jun 05, 202236:07
#160 - Guest - Britt Tucker - Rocket Girl

#160 - Guest - Britt Tucker - Rocket Girl

Britt Tucker has an absolutely incredible story and I am excited to share it with you this week.  Her story goes from starting her moving to Nashville to be a singer, to starting a cookie and gift basket business all the way to be head of Astronaut Sales for Blue Origin and a coach on Zero G - Weightless Experience.  There are several great takeaways from this interview.  I hope you enjoy it.  

May 27, 202231:36
#159 - The Valuable Time of Maturity

#159 - The Valuable Time of Maturity

Being mature with your time and energy is the theme of this podcast.  As we get older and wiser, we tend to get more deliberate with the things that matter and reduce the things that don't. I hope you enjoy this message.

1. Please help me with a donation to The Leukemia  Lymphoma Society!  I'm up for Man of the Year and its over next week, so please dig deep to help me and this amazing cause.  www.bit.ly/markstoner

2.  The CSIA Business Symposium is June 9-10 at my shop in Smyrna Tn. we have 11 speakers going over absolute gold to help run your business!   

https://web.csia.org/events/Business-Symposium-4807/details



May 13, 202227:12
#158 - 420 Stoner Stories part 2

#158 - 420 Stoner Stories part 2

Happy Stoner day!  I continue the new tradition of crazy ass stories from employees to situations.  There are some cuss words.  Enjoy

Apr 22, 202234:21
#157 - Extreme Ownership - Part 4

#157 - Extreme Ownership - Part 4

We have crossed 50,000 listens! Thank you so much.  This week we continue our Extreme Ownership book study.

Apr 16, 202236:00