In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Matt Smith from Ace Home Inspections! Matt makes it clear for us that the best thing about blue-collar businesses is the motivation that goes behind them - if you believe, you can achieve!

Welcome to Blue Collar StartUp, the podcast! Our Mission is Simple: To facilitate the growth and development of Blue Collar businesses. We will showcase REAL Blue Collar businesses in interviews, and use these stories to help educate and empower the next generation of trades workers to become blue collar business owners. 

Ace Home Inspections - Matt Smith  

00:17 - Introduction

01:19 - Interview Begins

02:48 - Prospective Homeowners Should Want to Be Informed

09:41 - Derek Foster Refuses to Visually Cameo But Is With Us in Spirit

10:03 - Ace’s Success, And How Difficult Founding and Running a Business Can be

16:33 - What Made Matt Decide to Start His Business

19:17 - Extra Help Matt Hired, and the Reasons Why

24:45 - Commercial Break

25:13 - Interview Recommences; Matt Refuses To Leave, Mike Reveals His Favorite Timelord

25:36 - Matt Talks Metrics: What to Keep an Eye on

31:55 - Work Ethic

33:12 - College Education

40:33 - Daily Routine

43:29 - Matt’s Number-One Tip For Success

44:58 - Closer: How to Get In Touch With Mike and Ace Home Inspections