Show overview
Blue-Collar BS has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 218 episodes. That works out to roughly 100 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 23 min and 31 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 34 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 52 episodes published. Published by Brad Herda and Steve Doyle.
From the publisher
The age-old excuse "we can't find good people" is busted by two business coaches, Brad Herda and Steve Doyle. Blue-Collar BS features the top blue-collar business owners, thought leaders, and experts to share strategies on attracting and retaining top talent across ALL generations--including Gen Z's (and why they should not be overlooked). Blue-Collar BS helps blue-collar business owners like you build a business that'll thrive for decades by turning that blue-collar bullsh*t into some blue-collar business solutions. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
Latest Episodes
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Tradeswoman. Trouble Maker. TikTok Star. Brooke Laing
Transparency Without Clarity Is Just Opaqueness
Global Hustle, Local Lessons with David Hewitt
Hope is NOT a Business Plan
From Boss to Bossed - The Humble Pivot with Pat Riley
Decks, Daughters, and Dumb Decisions
This Gen Z Is Welding Her Own Path with Zoye Bryant
Your Network Sucks, That’s Your Problem a Steve Doyle Story
The Gen Z COO Who Actually Gets It with Sam Goldberg
Building Industry, Building People: The Apex Way with Ann Ensenbach
Why Private Equity Can Pound Sand with Matt Middendorp
Training Gen Alpha Isn’t Optional with Darryl Gratrix
Additive Manufacturing, Subtractive Bullshit Brian Hiatt
Ep 200EP200, Not Our Best Effort
EWhen we started this podcast back in 2021, we had no idea we'd reach 200 episodes with 133 amazing guests who shared their stories and expertise.The impact this show has had not just for us but for the guests who've connected with each other and the listeners we'll never hear from goes beyond anything we imagined.We talk about moments that stand out from previous episodes, the guests who made lasting impressions, and how relationships keep forming long after recordings wrap.The conversation shifts to practical risks businesses face right now. We are finding out about vehicle cameras are getting hacked and locking entire fleets until ransom gets paid.The conversation shifts to practical risks businesses face right now. Vehicle cameras are getting hacked and locking entire fleets until ransom gets paid. Massive CDL fraud was reported in Illinois and is going to have a huge effect on trucking capacity and supply chains.We cover what's working in hiring when you batch resumes and use screening questions to filter candidates before phone interviews.And make sure to listen to the end to hear what we're planning for the next phase of the show.Highlights:How 200 episodes with 133 guests creates a resource library where listeners can find solutions and experts for nearly any business challenge plus asking the professionals you're already paying means there's no reason to say "I didn't know".Why setting clear expectations about remote work and meeting participation matters more than rigid policies.The hiring process that works batch resumes, send screening questions, and only spend time on interviews with people who respond.How podcast connections keep creating opportunities months and years after episodes air.Thank you for being part of this journey through 200 episodes.If you haven't already make sure to subscribe to Blue Collar BS where we explore how different generations approach work, leadership, and building careers in the trades.Every episode tackles the gap between what you're told should work and what actually works when you're running a business in the real world.Who do you want to hear from next? Drop us a message with guests you'd love to see on the show.Get in touch with us:Check out the Blue Collar BS website.Steve Doyle:WebsiteLinkedInEmailBrad Herda:WebsiteLinkedInEmailThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy