The Blue Collar Gold Podcast

About The Blue Collar Gold Podcast

The Blue Collar Boss Podcast is about the real leadership challenges of running blue-collar businesses. Hosted by entrepreneur and author Mark Stoner, this show shares hard-earned lessons from building service companies, leading teams, and navigating the pressure of the boss’s seat. You’ll hear real stories, practical leadership insights, and honest conversations about hiring, training, accountability, systems, and culture in the trades. If you’re a contractor, technician, or business owner trying to build something that lasts — this podcast is for you. Because hard work builds the business

Publisher

Mark Stoner

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Jan 2019

Latest episode

16 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 219 episodes have a transcript.

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   16 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Chimney Collective Founders

   Host Rhett Hogan interviews Branson Tibbs about private equity's significant impact on the chimney industry, offering insights into this major industry shift.

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   24 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Grind Gets Old!

   Host [Host Name] explores the difference between business burnout and true readiness to quit, sharing insights from entrepreneurs who persevered through tough times.

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   24 Mar 2025

   #217 - The Obstacle is the Way

   Summary In this conversation, Mark Stoner discusses the concept of 'The Obstacle is the Way,' emphasizing how challenges and setbacks can lead to growth and success in business and life. He shares personal anecdotes about overcoming difficulties, the importance of leadership, and the necessity of adapting to change. Stoner highlights the significance of treating problems as opportunities for improvement and the need for resilience in the face of adversity. He also addresses the importance of control and acceptance in navigating challenges, and how growth often comes with its own set of obstacles. Takeaways The obstacle is often the path to success. Treat challenges as systems to be understood, not just problems to be fixed. Hard times build resilience and character. Leadership is developed through overcoming failures. Control what you can, accept what you can't. Growth in business often comes with significant challenges. Every setback can reveal new opportunities. You need external feedback to identify personal barriers. The journey of entrepreneurship is filled with obstacles. Grit is essential for long-term success in business. Sound Bites "The obstacle is the way." "Growth has a toll booth." "You are the problem." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Obstacles as Opportunities 02:46 The First Encounter with Obstacles 05:31 Transforming Setbacks into Strengths 09:40 Leadership Through Adversity 11:16 Focus and Adaptation in Business 15:47 The Power of a Fix-It Mindset 19:16 Control and Acceptance in Business 22:22 Growth and the Toll Booth 28:50 Identifying Your Personal Obstacles

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The Chimney Collective Founders

Published 16 Jul 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I recognize this industry from a professionalization standpoint is relatively new to others. But people have been, like fireplaces, chimneys, burning wood, heat, all of that has been around forever, effectively, and I expect that it will continue to be around for a long, long time. That's part of why we chose to build here, meaning Branson and I, to toil away and be at what we're doing, be in this industry. We're going to be here for a while. We would not want anyone to feel any undue at all pressure or anything related to that. To the extent you're interested, Branson and I, we try to be as much as we can. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

56 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

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Quality

81

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

90

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