The Blue Crocus Experience

Jun 14 2024 119 ep. 45 mins 1
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Welcome to the internet's best produced podcast for contractors and business owners, hosted by Lewis Vandervalk of Blue Crocus Solutions. Our #1 goal is to connect with and learn from business owners and hear about their stories, where they have come from, where they are going, and the wins and lessons along the way. If you want to be featured in our podcast, send an email to [email protected] and we can see if you are a good fit. We are especially interested in chatting with contractors who own their own businesses, so if you fit that description, get in touch

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119- TBCE- Adam McChesney: On Building Authority and Business Growth Strategies

Jun 14 2024 44 mins  
Adam McChesney is a dynamic entrepreneur specializing in digital marketing and personal branding. With a background in medical device sales, Adam transitioned into the world of SEO and website development around 2018. His persistence and innovative approach led to the rapid success of his agency, resulting in a merger with Hite Digital, where he was a franchise and partner for two

118- TBCE- Murray Beaulieu: Building Business Credit

Jun 07 2024 73 mins  
Murray Beaulieu served in the army for five years and boasts a significant career spanning 35 years in corporate finance and manufacturing for renowned Fortune 500 companies. Although he was a finance expert in these large corporations, he admits he had no inkling about the intricacies of business credit, differentiating personal credit, and the unique challenges small business own

117- TBCE- Jake Still Building a Junk Removal Business from Cold Calling to Scaling

May 31 2024 60 mins  
Jake is the owner of Junk Rescue, shares his journey from working in medical sales to starting his own junk removal business. He discusses the challenges he faced, the importance of building a strong team, and the value of continuous learning and personal development. His website: https://junk-rescue.com/ Summary: In this episode of the Blue Crocus experience, host and guest delv

116- TBCE- Xavier Caldera: From 1-800-Junk to Junk Removal Marketing

May 24 2024 48 mins  
Xavier Caldera is a marketing enthusiast and entrepreneur with a deep love for the junk removal industry. Originally from Venezuela, he holds a master’s degree in chemical engineering and has worked for an oil company in his home country. His journey to the United States was driven by challenging political circumstances in Venezuela, which included a harrowing kidnapping incident

115- TBCE- Abel Dominguez A Journey from Woodworking to Junk Removal Business and Family

May 17 2024 39 mins  
Abel Dominguez is an experienced sales and marketing professional with a rich background in various industries, including education and event sales. A family man with six children, Abel’s journey took a turn during the pandemic, leading him to launch a dumpster rental business that quickly pivoted to junk removal, now thriving under his leadership His website: https://www.temecu

114- TBCE- Toby Stubbs: Got Junk Removal Insurance Questions? Toby Stubbs has answers

May 10 2024 68 mins  
Toby Stubbs is an insurance expert with a rich background in the industry. He began his career in the Chicagoland market area, eventually launching his own agency in 2013. Toby specializes in providing insurance for construction contracting risks and discovered a niche in junk removal insurance His website: https://junkremovalinsurance.com/ *Summary:* In this insightful episode

113-TBCE- Andrew Thompson: Journey on Junk Removal Business and Creating Innovative Software

May 03 2024 49 mins  
Andrew Thompson is known for his remarkable journey from software engineer to junk removal business entrepreneur and is now paving his way in the field of tech startups. With his roots in software engineering since he was ten, Andrew has a history of innovation and problem-solving. He transitioned into entrepreneurship with his venture into the junk removal industry, where he achie

112-TBCE- Brad Akers Marketing, should it be internal or external?

Apr 01 2024 49 mins  
Brad Akers is a former agency owner with substantial experience in the sales and marketing sector. Launching his career in the construction industry, specifically roofing distribution, Brad navigated the B2B sales landscape, skillfully managing accounts and discovering the critical need for business acumen in the field. His website: https://bgb-enterprises.com/ Summary: In this en

111- TBCE- Dave Bunt Running a Junk Removal Business with a Unique Marketing Approach

Mar 29 2024 39 mins  
Dave Bunt is a seasoned entrepreneur with a unique background. Prior to entering the business world, Dave served as a submariner in the Navy, engaging in rare and distinct experiences such as surfacing through the ice at the North Pole. After his military service, he transitioned into the civilian workforce at a nuclear power plant, which culminated in a 17-year tenure. His websit

110- TBCE- Scott Rammage: Delegating and Creating SOPs for Business Growth and Success

Mar 25 2024 63 mins  
Scott Rammage is a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich history of starting, running, and selling businesses over a 22-year span. With a formal education background including a master’s degree in education and a degree in Psychology, he initially pursued a career in public education before venturing into entrepreneurship. His website: https://www.vamediamachine.com/ *Summary:* In