In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Mike Robyck and Matt Roberts from MR² Construction Services! They make it clear for us that no matter what your background or how you start up, you can make your business shine with enough work - and a little luck!

Welcome to Blue Collar StartUp, the podcast!

Our Mission is Simple: To facilitate the growth and development of Blue Collar businesses. We will showcase REAL Blue Collar businesses in interviews, and use these stories to help educate and empower the next generation of trades workers to become blue collar business owners.

Mike Robyck & Matt Roberts - MR² Construction Services

00:16 - Introductions

05:20 - What Motivated Them To Start Their Business?

11:50 - Managing Employees: Strategies and Complications

13:56 - Strategizing the Expansion of a Business

18:55 - Finding the Right People For the Job

22:16 - Commercial Break

22:41 - Rags to Riches: Doing What It Takes

26:36 - Adapting to Stress

30:12 - The MR2 Process: Structure is Crucial!

34:10 - Recreation: Mike and Matt’s Hobbies

39:32 - MR2’s Secret to Success

42:44 - Thoughts on Work Ethic

43:38 - MR2’s Final Piece of Advice