In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Josh Jewett from Cole’s Collision... Some really great stories here on growing a business from zero to 90 employees, with multiple locations and more! Definitely a must-hear episode!

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/MUCmeTQGtIg

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.

01:17 - No Choice But to Be a Car Guy

01:50 - Hudson Valley Mechanical Course...

04:09 - ... It’s a Unique Program

06:26 - Starting a Lifelong Career

14:45 - Cat Food and Crackers

17:29 - A Hailstorm: A Saving Grace

21:09 - Networking... Is Working!

24:00 - Growth Through Acquisition

26:55 - When Things Go South…

28:40 - Trying to Grow a Business; Not Kill a Business!

30:43 - Quadrupling the Business

37:16 - Growing or Dying

37:53 - Biggest Challenge 

42:20 - Mini Companies Inside Your Company

45:22 - Certifications 

47:22 - The Mosaic Basic Things You Need as a Solid Employee

47:38 - Apprentice Program