Chapter 15 from THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US (YRE) Cover art photo provided by Martin Sanchez on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@martinsanchez
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Alex "WORLDWIDE" Kellar and Michael Strenk break shit down the best they can. Cleveland Podcore WORLDWIDE.
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Plumbers, HVAC, Electricians, Garage Door, Pest Control and Roofers! This show is for you. Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week where will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https: ...
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BlueCollar.CEO – Aaron Gaynor is the Founder and CEO of Eco Plumbers, which recently expanded to include heating, cooling, and electrical services. After his first contracting company collapsed during the 2007 financial crisis, he trained in green plumbing techniques and built a plumbing company using innovative products like tankless water heaters…
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BlueCollar.CEO – Brigham Dickinson is the Founder and President of Power Selling Pros, a leader in customer service and call handler training. As a CSR coach, he has coached over 900 CSRs in the US, Canada, and Australia. Brigham is also the author of Pattern for Excellence, Something to Give, and Patterned after Excellence. In this episode, Ryan a…
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BlueCollar.CEO – Chris Koch is a Head Coach and Trainer at BDR (Business Development Resources), a premier provider of business training and coaching services. He coaches and consults HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other home service contractors. With over 25 years of HVAC and plumbing industry experience, Chris founded a startup, completed two ac…
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BlueCollar.CEO – John Akhoian is the Founder and CEO of Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, where certified, licensed, and insured plumbers use state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and repair maintenance issues. He is also the author of Creating 99 Millionaires and The Secret to Real Wealth. In the latest episode, Ryan and John discuss how the simple ac…
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ep 214 - "Pedropolis"
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Can a lunatic's vision heal a broken heart? Who knows, we saw Frank Ford Cop's Megalopolis. RIP Pedro Give someone in Gaza some moneyPor Alex Kellar and Mike Strenk
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BlueCollar.CEO – Richard Willard is the Vice President of Customer Success at Authority Brands, which includes 16 leading home service franchisors, including BuyMax, a company that provides buying rights, networking, and exclusive products to home service businesses. Richard is also the VP of Customer Success at BuyFin, a consumer financing company…
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ep 213 - "Before The Storm"
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Recorded during tornado warnings in the top floor, we're braver than the troops (but not braver than the people of Gaza, give some of them your money) Join the Discord?Por Alex Kellar and Mike Strenk
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BlueCollar.CEO – Mary Geiger is the Owner and President of All About the Pipes Plumbing, an award-winning plumbing contractor in Charlotte, NC. After working as an accountant for her ex-husband’s HVAC business, she founded All About the Pipes in 2017. Mary also volunteers for various charitable organizations for those less fortunate. In today’s epi…
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ep 212 - "The First Hundred Episodes" (clip show)
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Alex "WORLDWIDE" Kellar and Mike Strenk have been at this podcast game for a minute now, and to celebrate that (because they were too busy to record this week) here's a clip show pulling from the first 100 episodes! Featuring ish from episodes: 17, 20, 24, 25, 28, 33, 44, 46, 47, 49, 52, 54, 61, 67, 68, 69 (noice), 75, 80, 86, 89, 90, 91, 92, 95, 9…
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BlueCollar.CEO – Ryan Matthews is the Owner of MyGuy Plumbing & Drain, a family-owned and operated residential plumbing company in Toms River, NJ. He has been providing high-quality plumbing and HVAC services to residential and commercial clients since 2018. With a master plumbing license and over 10 years of experience in the field, Ryan installs,…
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ep 211 "Around The World In 5 Packs Of Smokes"
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Strenk is paid a visit by Mr. Popo for tardiness. Was Kellar preemptively hacked by Swifties? e-mail the show JOIN THE B2L DISCORD Give someone in Gaza some money.Por Alex Kellar and Mike Strenk
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BlueCollar.CEO – Junior Marte is the Owner of Hamptons Air, a leading provider of HVAC services in the Hamptons, New York. With over 20 years of industry experience, Junior and his team have built a reputation for delivering reliable and high-quality heating and cooling services to clients. He began working at his dad’s pizza shop before transition…
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ep 210 - "gender: diverse. bedtime: past." (w/Richard)
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Strenk was in a comedy contest (no spoilers). Richard went to the comedy contest (also Japan a while ago). Kellar's gender was assumed by GERMANS. Ending song: Milk "OUTPUNK" Buy Yambag's new record "Mindfuck Ultra" from 11PM Records Bored 2 Life has a Discord. Join it? Also e-mail the show. Help this family get out of Gaza.…
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John Wilson is the President of Wilson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electric, the second-largest home services provider in Northeast Ohio. He has grown the company to $26 million in revenue in eight years. John is also the host of the Owned & Operated podcast, which shares growth stories of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC companies. Follow John o…
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BlueCollar.CEO – Daniel Simon is the Founder and CEO of Coast, a fleet card and expense management platform. As a venture-backed entrepreneur and C-suite executive, he co-founded Bread, a data-driven tech payments company that was acquired by Alliance Data Systems. Daniel focuses on building effective products and high-performing teams. In today’s …
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ep 209 - "Pre-Gaming ReSe(p)tember"
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This week's episode brought to you by the letter P. Final song: Powerplant "TRUE LOVE" jam this Playlist on random why dontchaPor Alex Kellar and Mike Strenk
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BlueCollar.CEO – Andrew Manning is the Owner of Backup Plumbing in La Grange, Kentucky. As a master plumber, he has spent the past six years scaling his business from the ground up. In this episode, Ryan and Andrew talk about Andrew’s best-kept secret to business growth. Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, mor…
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ep 208 - "Grounding Technique For The 200mm Dash" w/The Weirdster
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We're on a countdown to oblivion. Strenk's a travelling fool and Kellar might be wrong about Monkey Man. The Weirdster is here (and also online).Por Alex Kellar and Mike Strenk
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ep 207 - "We Have An Out(back)line"
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Strenk went to Australia while Kellar endeavored on a journey of the soul. Eventually there were some tornadoes and a baseball game.Por Alex Kellar and Mike Strenk
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BlueCollar.CEO – Lance Ford is the Owner of Bizzy-B Plumbing, an award-winning residential plumbing service company. With over 18 years of experience in the plumbing industry, he served an apprenticeship for five years before becoming a CEO. In this week’s episode, Ryan and Lance discuss how Lance transitioned from a plumber to a CEO. Blue Collar C…
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BlueCollar.CEO – Curtis Duncan is the Owner and CEO of Quality Home HVAC, a family-owned company specializing in residential service and dual-fuel heat pump installations. Curtis and his wife Candace have propelled the company to over 60% year-over-year growth. Having transitioned from digital marketing and sales, he brings a unique perspective to …
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BlueCollar.CEO – Obed Guzman is the Owner and CEO of Alma HVAC Inc., a premier provider of HVAC solutions for commercial buildings. As a first-generation immigrant from Mexico, Obed and his wife Alma moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, and founded Alma HVAC Inc. to give back to the community. As a senior HVAC technician, he has over 25 years of exp…
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BlueCollar.CEO – Aaron Salow is the Founder and CEO of XOi Technologies, a digital field service tool for the trades industry. He founded the company to close the gap in skilled trades workers, fostering rapid growth for businesses. Inspired by his father’s career in the blue-collar industry, Aaron has worked as an entrepreneur and employee in manu…
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BlueCollar.CEO – Dave MacDonald is the Owner and Founder of Better Together Group, a group of staffing companies that provide specialized recruiting services for clients and personalized services for job-seekers. The companies include Revolution Staffing, Essential Staffing, and Help Unlimited, each serving specialized markets and demographics. In …
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VACAY MODE NOTHING HAPPENED NOTHING TO SEE HERE NOBODY KNOWS NOTHIN Ending song: "Fight The Power" by Mr California and The State Police Donate something to someone why dontchaPor Alex Kellar and Mike Strenk
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BlueCollar.CEO – Sandy Papavero is the Director of Sales and Marketing at CEO Warrior, a membership dedicated to teaching plumbers, electricians, contractors, and HVAC technicians to lead and scale their businesses. As a certified life coach, visionary entrepreneur, and hypnotherapist specializing in T.I.M.E techniques, Sandy works with professiona…
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ep 205 - "Hamstring: A B2L Saga Chapter 205" w/Tommi LC
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It was Wednesday, July 3rd two-thousand and twenty-four. The B2L bois had Tommi from the Cleveland America show and Fansly on as Kellar battled dehydration in a tall chair and Strenk had a shockingly good voice for having just recorded vocals with his rocking band. Donate something to somebody on Gaza Funds.…
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BlueCollar.CEO – Matthew Query is the Owner and Lead Inspector at Freedom Home Services, a home inspection business based in South Carolina. With over 15 years of experience in residential construction, warranty, and internal quality inspections, he holds a South Carolina Residential Builder license, is a licensed home inspector in North Carolina, …
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ep 204 - "And Now You Know"
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Sometimes summer is a bummer so you watch tv and/or look at your phone. Watch this penguin movie Check out this clip of recent birthday boi Mike Strenk doing comedy Go to Gaza Funds and give someone some moneyPor Alex Kellar and Mike Strenk
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BlueCollar.CEO – Gus Puga is the Owner and CEO of Airstream Services, which offers electrical, heating, and AC repair in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. After moving to Tennessee from Southern California in 2005, Gus transitioned out of the automotive industry and founded Airstream Services to offer ethical service and build long-term client relationships…
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ep 203 - "Early/Belated Cancer Seasoning"
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It was very hot at the dojo on June 17th 2024 when Kellar and Strenk answered your e-mails and anonymous questions. They're also poly now. With Olyasha.Por Alex Kellar and Mike Strenk
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BlueCollar.CEO – Dalton Hadley and Zach Jones are the Owners of Air Support Heating and Cooling, an HVAC provider in Louisville, Kentucky. In just one year, they scaled the business from zero to $1.5 million. Now in their second year of business, the pair manages operations in multiple locations. Dalton has experience in HVAC management, installati…
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BlueCollar.CEO – Al Levi is the CEO and Consultant at The 7-Power Contractor, a business consulting and training firm that has helped hundreds of service and installation-based contracting businesses streamline their operations. He is also the author of The 7-Power Contractor, which includes seven principles for business success. After working more…
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ep 202 - "Fisting Of The North Shore" w/Bolles and James
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It's the epic, muscular conclusion to our two-part "Apocalyptic Anime Movies That Would Have Frightened Young Michael Strenk" series and we're watching FIST OF THE NORTH STAR (1986). Bolles and James are back on to talk fisting, bloodsplosions, and more. It's almost Mike's birthday so wish him a happy one by visiting and contributing some money to …
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ep 201 - "Boner-Pilled Bike Bois" w/Matt Bolles and James Flinnanigan
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In the throes of post-episode 200 vacation mode, it's summer school, and you know what that means: movie. As a child, Strenk was terrified of the end of the world, so when he saw the trailer for Akira (1988) as a wee one, he passed. With all this in mind, Kellar is now making Mike watch that ish, and invited local Clevo anime headz Matt and James o…
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BlueCollar.CEO – Andy Wyatt is the Founder of WyattWorks Plumbing, a family-owned business providing fast, reliable, and same-day plumbing services. He began his journey in the trades 43 years ago, working alongside a master plumber. Andy is also the original software architect of PricebookPro. In today’s episode, Ryan and Andy talk about how Andy …
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BlueCollar.CEO – Paul Carmody is the President of Successware, an industry-leading business management software provider for home service companies. With more than 20 years of experience as a senior executive, he has worked in the SaaS, internet infrastructure, supply chain, and manufacturing industries. Before Successware, Paul served as the COO o…
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BlueCollar.CEO – Josh Moryl is the Owner of JM Mechanical, which provides top-notch furnace and air conditioning repairs, as well as plumbing and electrical services. With over 15 years of experience in the HVAC industry, he became a master at the craft while working as a technician before founding JM Mechanical to provide honest, customer-centric,…
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ep 200 - "U Gotta Be Two Somethin 2 Do Somethin" w/Becca
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Brought to you by High Society Boutique Cleveland Podcore is a marathon, not a sprint, and in the spirit of that da bois have finally gotten a long-sought after guest to come on the show for the big 200: Becca! Follow Becca on IG for more iconic lowkey lunacy Thanks for listening. 200 episodes, Jaysus. Leave a positive review somewhere or something…
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BlueCollar.CEO – Matt Stone is the President of Stone Heating and Air, which specializes in residential and commercial AC and heating repair and maintenance. With over 30 years of experience in construction, he is also the Owner and President of Pressure Point Roofing, LLC. Matt founded Stone Heating and Air to provide superior service and enhanced…
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ep 199 - "The Science Is Sound" w/Dr. Dona
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Longtime homie, Boredario, and future doctor of something DONA is on the show. World travel, science, Deadpool, it's all happening! Richard hit his $5k donation goal for the Cleveland Marathon, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't kick a few more bucks to the PCRF if you feel like it. E-mail the show why dontcha…
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BlueCollar.CEO – Nikki Bridge is the Owner of Viking Heating & Air Conditioning, which offers full-service heating and cooling repairs, installation, tune-ups, maintenance, and more. She and her husband started the business with nothing before scaling it to a multimillion-dollar company. In this episode, Ryan and Nikki talk about how to scale perso…
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BlueCollar.CEO – Thomas Mathisen is the President and Managing Partner of Tommy Cool Air, a full-service heating and cooling contractor. He founded the company in 1994 to bring homes and businesses quality and reliable services. Serving the Corpus Christi area, Tommy Cool Air specializes in servicing and installing complete heating and air systems,…
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ep one-ninety-H8 - "May The H8th B With U"
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sometimes you gotta let some steam out of the ol' feelings engine DO NOT CLICK THIS LINK UNTIL 45 MINUTES AND 23 SECONDS INTO THE PROGRAM Donate to help Richard raise money for 2024 Cleveland Marathon’s fundraising campaign for the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund!!!Por Alex Kellar and Mike Strenk
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BlueCollar.CEO – Stephen Akian is the Owner of Akian Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning. As a Master Plumber and Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD), he has experience in commercial plumbing and HVAC. Akian Plumbing was voted “Best of the Best” by Market Surveys of America, and the company’s five-star reviews and loyal client base demonstrate a …
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BlueCollar.CEO – Khadija J Head is the CEO of Head’s Plumbing Sales and Service, Inc., the oldest black-owned, full-service plumbing company in the state of Georgia. As a certified Women-Owned Small Business and Minority Business Enterprise, Head’s Plumbing provides professional plumbing services for commercial, state, local, and federal clients. W…
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ep 197 - "Garden Party Politics" w/Alabama Dan
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Alabama Dan is back on the show to talk garden parties, video games and more. Kellar and Strenk also have a blockbuster announcement regarding the future of the show.Por Alex Kellar and Mike Strenk
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BlueCollar.CEO – Paul Sanneman is the Founder and President of Contractor Staffing Source, which provides full-cycle construction staffing services. As a serial entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience, he has founded several coaching companies and has consulted more than 400 construction companies. He is passionate about coaching and helping …
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BlueCollar.CEO – Monique Allen is the CEO and Creative Director of The Garden Continuum, a landscape firm that focuses on the complete lifecycle of landscaping projects. As a regenerative business coach, she strives to improve land, lives, and professional satisfaction through Life-Scaping and compassionate business-building. Monique is also a land…
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ep 196 - "dead stopt"
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If your country's small enough then there are pretty good odds of you being a pro futbol player and the singer of a hardcore band, that's just math RIP Eddie LeewayPor Alex Kellar and Mike Strenk
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