The Pivot That Revolutionized Shepherd Communication & Security | Blue Collar StartUp #122
In episode 122 of Blue Collar StartUp, hosts Michael Nelson and Derek Foster sit down with Richard Ruzzo, who shares how he built Shepherd Communication & Security from a small telecom contracting operation into a growing commercial security company by refocusing the business, embracing enterprise…
Perfection, Processes & Growth at Lazzaro’s Autobody | Blue Collar StartUp #123
In episode 123 of Blue Collar Startup, host Derek Foster welcomes back guest Josh Jewett for an in-depth conversation on his path from a Hudson Valley Community College auto-body student to owning Lazzaro’s Autobody and acquiring a second shop in Saratoga—all within six months. Josh shares hard-won…
Define the Problem, Fix the Fire | Blue Collar StartUp #127
In episode 127 of Blue Collar StartUp, hosts Michael Nelson and Derek Foster sit down with Bill Tansey to discuss bringing structure to a chaotic business and defining the real root of your operational fires. They dive into the critical differences between just being busy and actually being product…
HVAC Business Growth Strategies That Work | Blue Collar Startup #129
In this episode of Blue Collar Startup, hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster sit down with Lawrence Castillo to talk about scaling an HVAC business through customer service, recruiting, training, and operational structure. Lawrence shares how Brody-Pennell HVAC grew from a legacy company with 250 Goo…
How to Build Trust in the Construction Industry | Blue Collar Startup #130
In this episode of Blue Collar Startup, hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster sit down with Denver Whetten of Degan Construction LLC to discuss building a successful construction company through leadership, Extreme Ownership, and strong client relationships. Denver shares how he scaled from a small co…
How Better Onboarding Creates Better Employees | Blue Collar StartUp #132
Are hiring challenges really hiring problems—or onboarding problems in disguise? In this episode of Blue Collar StartUp, Mike Nelson and Derek Foster sit down with Bill Tansey Jr. of The OpEx Shop to discuss employee onboarding, mentorship, training systems, accountability, retention, and how proce…
Ignite Startups: AI-Driven Defense and Continuous Security with Derek Foster | Ep264
How do you secure systems when attackers are moving faster than your developers?
Derek Foster has spent his career inside that gap. From breaking video games with GameShark to securing large-scale fintech systems, he now builds what most teams still lack: a way to test, validate, and fix vulnerabi…
Why Wrestlers Make Amazing Trade Workers | Blue Collar StartUp #135
In this episode of Blue Collar StartUp, Scotti Sentes from the Wrestlers in Business Network joins Mike Nelson and Derek Foster to discuss bridging the gap between student-athletes and skilled trades. Learn how wrestling builds the discipline, grit, and work ethic required to excel in blue-collar c…
The Hidden Opportunities in Manufacturing | Blue Collar StartUp #138
What does the future of manufacturing and the skilled trades workforce look like in New York’s Capital Region? In Episode 138 of Blue Collar StartUp, Mike Nelson and Derek Foster talk with Don Wiesenforth and Matt Grattan of the Center for Economic Growth (CEG) about manufacturing careers, register…
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