The Blue Crocus Experience - Podcast

31/03/2022

Tune in to hear the story of a Clint Riggin, who went from doing drugs and being severely sick with thyroid issues, to now being on track to do 7 figures in his fitness coaching business. He's a dang fine human, and I'm grateful to have connected.

21/03/2022

Jump in for a great conversation!

18/03/2022

Keith Callaway!

04/03/2022

Take 2!

04/03/2022

Join me for a chat with Joseph Lambert, the owner of Joseph's Junk Removal, a junk removal outfit in Atlanta, GA.

We will touch on the following topics today:
- Marketing
- Hiring/Managing People
- Goal Setting
- Much more

Jump in and ask questions!

27/02/2022

Joseph Martinez and Co of Vets Haul Junk Removal chat about the journey in junk removal. Come join us live and ask questions.

21/02/2022

Neil Burchill is powerfully human like many of us.
He grew up struggling with his weight, eating disorders, a speech impediment and more and went on to serve in the armed forces and as a firefighter as well.
Because of his history, Neil brings a unique approach to wellness. Newflash. It's not just about food. Tune in to find out more.

11/02/2022

Paul Watsano is the owner of Junk Monkeys, a junk removal company in Coventry, UK with THIRTY FIVE THOUSOUND followers. Tune in as we chat about Paul's story a bit, and then dive into some junk removal growth strategies from the man who has proven it can work VERY well to use Facebook for a junk removal company.

https://www.junk-monkeys.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/JunkMonkeysRecycling/

07/12/2021

Astro-photography. Space. Patience.
Jump on for a refreshing chat about space and photography and some of the challenges in that field.

23/11/2021

Dustin Johnson has lived ten lives in one, with highs that were actually really low and the lows that were suffocatingly real (his own words).

12/04/2021

Tommy Mello is the owner and operator of A1 Garage Door Service, a business on track to a billion dollars in annual revenue. That's right. A BILLION.

Tune in to see what makes this guy tick.

30/03/2021

Join us for another New Brunswick business spotlight with Jordan Jamison of Red Rock Adventures, a boutique adventure experience in the Bay of Fundy.

29/03/2021

Rivers Corbett discusses failure, Zigging when others Zag, Bouncing back.

Join us for a candid conversation about hamburgers, healthcare, and business!

19/03/2021

This is an interview I couldn't be more excited for! I have the incredible honor of having Bob Burg on The Blue Crocus Experience Podcast.

A bit of backstory.
Bob's book "The Go-Giver" changed my outlook on life and business last March. Instead of the desperation in "Getting" sales, he helped to change my perspective to giving value first, helping as many people as I could.
When I saw Ken Walls Interview him a few weeks ago, I reached out to connect with Bob, and through a lovely messenger conversation, he agreed to jump on with me and chat about the concepts in his book, and more.

Thank you Ken Walls for connecting us, and thank you Bob for joining me!

About Bob:
Bob Burg is a sought-after speaker at company leadership and sales conferences sharing the platform with everyone from today’s business leaders and broadcast personalities to even a former U.S. President.

Bob is the author of a number of books on sales, marketing and influence, with total book sales of well over a million copies. His book, The Go-Giver, coauthored with John David Mann, itself has sold over 975,000 copies and it has been translated into 29 languages.

His and John’s newest parable in the Go-Giver Series is The Go-Giver Influencer.

Bob is an advocate, supporter and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve. He is also an unapologetic animal fanatic, and is a past member of the Board of Directors of Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch in his town of Jupiter, Florida.

10/03/2021

Join Mark Estrada "captn_striper" and Lewis as we chat about Mark's business journey, what motivates him in business, where he has come from, and our mutual love for Kombucha.

04/03/2021

Bryant Suellentrop is the owner of American Cleaning Enterprise in Greenville, NC, and he jumps on today to chat business, Google, and his experience using Twitter to connect with other business owners.

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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, thought leaders, and coaches. We talk 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 a guest on the podcast, send an email to [email protected] and we can arrange a time! We are especially interested in chatting with contractors and business owners who have fought through adversity and have the scars, experience and insights to share from those times.

Connect with Blue Crocus Solutions on the web: https://www.bluecrocus.ca/
Check us out and see our reviews: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14274932889350800511
Join our Facebook Group for Contractors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/148165343156578/

Find the podcast here:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Wu30ZfqiUcL9fYzZ8UE03

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ro/podcast/the-blue-crocus-experience/id1509376927

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZGY1YjM1Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw%3D%3D

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAUW274rclhA1N5Bve_HNI6-nTbTrMQN8

09/01/2021

Richard Walsh has been in the trenches before, grinding it out, trying to make it big. And for awhile he did! But eventually the "Grind" caught up with him, and he figured there must be a better way to run a business. Since then, he has started a couple businesses, and is a best selling author of the book "Escape the Owner Prison" where he lays out some great principles on how YOU can get away from being trapped in your business. Take a listen as he tells some of his story, and definitely check out his podcast as well! https://open.spotify.com/show/0Ja9UqANKU9wn5cT894FEW?si=PQEx2tVfRvymdib2R42igw

https://youtu.be/-NMk70tHCss

*NO VIDEO* See below for podcast linksRichard Walsh has been in the trenches before, grinding it out, trying to make it big. And for awhile he did! But event...

27/12/2020

Leigh Kuhn started his entrepreneurial journey in sealcoating while he was still in high school, and went on from there to start a parts business and now the company we all know and love - RynoWorx. Take a listen to his story, and hear about grit, setbacks, getting back up, and keeping on going.

https://youtu.be/ql9cUmipTZU

Leigh Kuhn started his entrepreneurial journey in sealcoating while he was still in high school, and went on from there to start a parts business and now the...

08/12/2020

Ryan Behan was such a fun guest to have on the show! He is a very down to earth guy who kills it on the drums when he's not out making driveways and parking lots look like a million bucks. Enjoy!

We chat about Branding, Marketing, his work journey leading up to being a full time business owner, how pressure washing has enabled him to do better jobs, and have an add on service, and more!

https://youtu.be/JIJjHAXN3JM

Ryan Behan was such a fun guest to have on the show. He is a very down to earth guy who kills it on the drums when he's not out making driveways and parking ...

02/12/2020

New episode just dropped with Nik Biddinger, and there are some 🔥 nuggets in here!

https://youtu.be/kFWnbO3KjAQ

Nik Biddinger grew up in the asphalt industry and learned lessons from the school of hard knocks along the way. Now he is taking the knowledge, experience, l...

29/10/2020

What an honor and a privilege to chat with Ken Walls on the podcast. This man is such a giver. Such a big heart, and a desire to make time for people. Why do I say that? This man COULD take the attitude of having "bigger fish to fry", having hung out with the likes of Grant Cardone and Andy Frisella, but he took an hour out of his extremely busy schedule to chat with me about a wide variety of topics from live streaming on social media, some of his background story, and we chat briefly about how fear is the real root of procrastination. Don't miss this.

https://youtu.be/D6ZC56OyVBQ

Be sure to connect with Ken here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CEOKenWalls
Website: https://www.kenwalls.com/
Buy his course on Live Streaming: https://www.growliveacademy.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Wu30ZfqiUcL9fYzZ8UE03

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ro/podcast/the-blue-crocus-experience/id1509376927

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZGY1YjM1Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw%3D%3D

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAUW274rclhA1N5Bve_HNI6-nTbTrMQN8

What an honor and a privilege to chat with Ken Walls on the podcast. This man is such a giver. Such a big heart, and a desire to make time for people. Why do...

22/10/2020

Adi Klevit joins us today for a really informative episode on PROCESSES, and why you should have them. Full disclosure, I am not naturally someone who is prone to developing processes for myself or my staff, and I figured I wasn't the only one. Hop on in, take notes, and watch some of the weight of running your company fall of your shoulders as you see ways to empower your employees and run a more streamlined business.

https://youtu.be/snvHaRQrDsU

Connect with Blue Crocus Solutions on the web: https://www.bluecrocus.ca/
Join our Facebook Group for Contractors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/148165343156578/

Find the podcast here:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Wu30ZfqiUcL9fYzZ8UE03

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ro/podcast/the-blue-crocus-experience/id1509376927

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZGY1YjM1Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw%3D%3D

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAUW274rclhA1N5Bve_HNI6-nTbTrMQN8

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 less...

09/10/2020

Bruce Pulver is an extraordinary human who has found the beauty and strength hiding in the words we use every day. I greatly appreciated jumping on with Bruce, learning about his story and where he has come from. We talked about how he uses words to help people grow, find hope in these crazy times, and help companies and business leaders distill their values and mission into a single word. He has also written a book to distill these beautiful treasures. Each purchase of his book (it's really inexpensive), he will donate one to a hospital, library, or charity. Let’s help spread the love!

https://youtu.be/DFwZbbZER4M

Bruce Pulver is an extraordinary human who has found the beauty and strength hiding in the words we use every day. I greatly appreciated jumping on with Bruc...

02/10/2020

Skylar Lewis is a purpose driven entrepreneur who has been in the game since he was a teenager, starting several businesses and reaching what most would consider a successful point in his career. However, he quickly realized that money wasn’t everything, and turned around and began again, starting a business on purpose. Purposely creating the business to honor God, be employee run, stand for Godly values, and help the community. He challenged me in several ways, and I know that listeners will appreciate the nuggets in here! We chatted about discipline, work/life boundaries, collapsing time, empowering employees, and more.

https://youtu.be/sLP5fmQQ_JU

15/09/2020

James Golden was thrust into the entrepreneurial world at an early age, and his story is one that really encouraged me when it comes to the ups and downs of the journey as a business owner. He found himself quite successful at an age when his friends were not making nearly what he was making, and then it all fell apart around him, and James was forced to reevaluate and level up. James has extensive knowledge in the pavement management space, and has a company called, (so weird the coincidence) Pavement Management Group. They are changing the technology in the industry, and working to level up the results that can be achieved, allowing tax dollars to be applied to solutions that truly take advantage of tax dollars.

Connect with James here: https://jg3.phonesites.com/mylinks

https://youtu.be/kh3w1Q-i10U

Find the podcast here:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Wu30ZfqiUcL9fYzZ8UE03

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ro/podcast/the-blue-crocus-experience/id1509376927

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZGY1YjM1Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw%3D%3D

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAUW274rclhA1N5Bve_HNI6-nTbTrMQN8

James Golden was thrust into the entrepreneurial world at an early age, and his story is one that really encouraged me when it comes to the ups and downs of ...

04/09/2020

David Webb is a second generation equipment repair expert, specializing in lifts of all kinds, especially spider lifts and other products for the tree industry. They do what most other manufacturers, repair shops, and warranty specialists can't or won't do as far as repairs go, even building custom parts in their shop to make sure your rig gets back in brand new, or sometimes better than new condition. Their company was built on values that are refreshing in this time, and they will do everything they can to help you get your equipment back in service without having to buy new. It was a pleasure chatting with David, and I look forward to seeing their company continue to help out the industry!

https://youtu.be/bHtRmlq1cA8

David Webb is a second generation equipment repair expert, specializing in lifts of all kinds, especially spider lifts and other products for the tree indust...

02/09/2020

Kit Moore and I had a terrific conversation about growth, risk, and common themes around those topics as they relate to entrepreneurs. We answer questions like "Why is risk central to growth and development? " and "What are some methods to manage risk?"

Kit is the chief servant at BluePrint CPAs. Sure, he's a specialized tax accountant (CPA, CA) and can help you save in the six figures. More importantly, he's a serial entrepreneur with a ton of enthusiasm for growth strategies and ex*****on.

His industry depth in technology, construction, real estate, energy, agriculture and even cannabis deregulation complements his technical expertise in growth strategy, advanced tax structures, innovation, mergers and corporate finance.

He's also a proud father and hubby - he loves Cassondra and his four children even more than entrepreneurship. When he's not running (his businesses), he likes fishing and cottaging. (in fact, we squeezed in this episode just before he headed out on a fishing trip!)

Find the podcast here:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Wu30ZfqiUcL9fYzZ8UE03

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ro/podcast/the-blue-crocus-experience/id1509376927

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZGY1YjM1Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw%3D%3D

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAUW274rclhA1N5Bve_HNI6-nTbTrMQN8

https://youtu.be/bZl91KaROt0

Kit Moore and I had a terrific conversation about growth, risk, and common themes around those topics as they relate to entrepreneurs. We answer questions li...

01/09/2020

The podcast is alive and well! :)
New episode launching tomorrow with Kit Moore!

21/08/2020

Who has noticed the massive water bottle I drink out of on podcast episodes? (If you watch on YouTube)

Wait, you weren't paying attention?

Hang tight people, getting some good guests lined up on the show!

11/08/2020

What is UP podcast fam?? Dropped a new episode today with Mike Claudio. He is the owner and founder of Winrate Consulting, the host of the Big Stud Sales Podcast, and a consultant to over 25 businesses in the contracting industry. We chat about a variety of topics from his journey moving from selling with Verizon and his move to the construction industry, the importance of referral partners, growing pains and how to deal with them, training employees, processes, finding the right type of clients, and moving away from the feast or famine pipeline mentality.

I really enjoyed this chat, and would love to hear if you find some value in it as well.

Find the podcast here:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Wu30ZfqiUcL9fYzZ8UE03

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ro/podcast/the-blue-crocus-experience/id1509376927

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZGY1YjM1Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw%3D%3D

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAUW274rclhA1N5Bve_HNI6-nTbTrMQN8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yERW5OuwzUc&feature=youtu.be

Mike Claudio is the owner and founder of Winrate Consulting, the host of the Big Stud Sales Podcast, and a consultant to over 25 businesses in the contractin...