The Blue Crocus Experience

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 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.    

You can connect with Mike on his personal Facebook page, or at any of these links. 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC86r4_wMGU5M1-dVovjxf1w 

Winrate Consulting: https://winrateconsulting.com/ 

Construction Selling FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/665239933993514/ 

Big Stud Sales Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-stud-sales/id1478301956  

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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 and hear 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/ 

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  

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Ron Fossum is a man who has made it his mission to help people like YOU save money through Tax Planning. He has been honing his craft for over 20 years, and the guy not only knows his stuff, but has helped save millions of dollars for companies he has worked with to develop solid tax strategies that are completely moral and ethical, and abide by the IRS rules. He has been featured on Wall Street Today, Success Magazine, ABC, NBC, CBS, Forbes, CNBC, & FOX.   

I feel extremely privileged to have gotten a few minutes of his time to chat on the podcast about Tax Planning, and how that can relate to any business. I would highly recommend taking the time to listen to this episode. You will learn about a few of the many strategies YOU can be using to save taxes and get more money in your pocket. (Note: for Canadian listeners, this is specifically related to the US tax code, but it is still really fascinating)   

You can reach out to Ron through any or all of these avenues (he gave me permission to share these):

Ron’s Website: https://taxplanwealth.com/ 

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TPWHelp/ 

Calender Link: https://go.oncehub.com/TaxPlanWealth 

Office Number: 425-381-2253   

---------- 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 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/ 

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  

#podcast, #contractors, #leads, #seo, #leadgeneration, #fredericton, #facebookads, #bluecrocussolutions, #business, #businessowners, #tips, #concrete, #treeservice, #fitness, #paving, #sealcoating, #remodeling, #pressurewashing, #asphalt, #treeservice, #concrete, #website, #webdesign, #customers, #homeadvisor

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In this episode Jennifer Ginther and I discuss best practices when it comes to bookkeeping, accounting, and tax preparation. These are scary words for small business owners and I wanted to unpack things a little. Jen has a lot of experience in the industry helping contractors, and I learned some tips that definitely will help me to keep track of the books and keep them in order.  

Jennifer has been doing bookkeeping or managing bookkeepers for the past 30 years and loves what she does and getting to work with small businesses. Her grandfather owned and operated his own Commercial Contracting company in Michigan and her family has owned and operated a hardware store, a wholesale building distributor and remodeling & subcontracting companies in Missouri & Colorado and Florida. She has also been a Florida State Certified General Contractor & Roofing Contractor since 2007 and was the Administrative & Operations Officer for a FL Contracting Company for 11 years before opening her own bookkeeping firm in 2015. 

Link to get Quickbooks DISCOUNT: https://completebusinessgroup.com/contractor-pro-books-inc/  

Jennifer’s Website: https://www.contractorprobooks.com/bookkeeping-services   

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 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/ 

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  

#podcast, #contractors, #leads, #seo, #leadgeneration, #fredericton, #facebookads, #bluecrocussolutions, #business, #businessowners, #tips, #concrete, #treeservice, #fitness, #paving, #sealcoating, #remodeling, #pressurewashing, #asphalt, #treeservice, #concrete, #website, #webdesign, #customers, #homeadvisor

Who has two thumbs, owns a few buffalo, is a veteran, and runs a successful contracting business in South Dakota? Jason Callaway is my guest today on The Blue Crocus Experience, and as always with the Callaway Clan, it was an absolute pleasure to chat with, learn from, and get to know Jason. He has a cool story. Uprooted from his previous job, he went all in on his contracting business 4 years ago and has built it up to a profitable venture. We chat about employees, compensation, business planning with Tom Reber, bookkeeping, buffalo, CHARGING WHAT YOU ARE WORTH, and a bit about his time in the marines. This is worth a listen, in my unbiased opinion.   

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 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/  

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  

#podcast, #contractors, #leads, #seo, #leadgeneration, #fredericton, #facebookads, #bluecrocussolutions, #business, #businessowners, #tips, #concrete, #treeservice, #fitness, #paving, #sealcoating, #remodeling, #pressurewashing, #asphalt, #treeservice, #concrete #website #webdesign #customers #homeadvisor

Cameron Hogate is a guy who is always down to add value to people who need it, and in this episode of The Blue Crocus Experience, he does just that. He walks us through how he attracts clients using a value first methodology. We talk about attracting clients as a contractor, going out for the bid, and touch on some follow up steps as well. Definitely some great info to apply to any business!  

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 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/ 

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  

#podcast, #contractors, #leads, #seo, #leadgeneration, #fredericton, #facebookads, #bluecrocussolutions, #business, #businessowners, #tips, #concrete, #treeservice, #fitness, #paving, #sealcoating, #remodeling, #pressurewashing, #asphalt, #treeservice, #concrete #website #webdesign #customers #homeadvisor

Marc Mawhinney is a serial entrepreneur and business coach who has ridden the highs and lows of business. He now spends his time working to help other business owners avoid the low points of the roller coaster. I had him on the podcast to talk some about topics such as consistency in adding value to the market, building up your business organically, and more. It was an absolute pleasure to chat with Marc, and I learned some valuable insights into the business world. Come along for the ride in our conversation and learn with me as he drops some great value!  

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 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/  

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  

#podcast, #contractors, #leads, #seo, #leadgeneration, #fredericton, #facebookads, #bluecrocussolutions, #business, #businessowners, #tips, #concrete, #treeservice, #fitness, #paving, #sealcoating, #remodeling, #pressurewashing, #asphalt, #treeservice, #concrete #website #webdesign #customers #homeadvisor

Chris Francis and I had a wonderful chat about his journey to continually better his skills and represent the tree industry in the best way possible. Chris has spent a lot of time leveling up and learning as much as he can about the industry, and it has paid off for his company. We also chatted about a variety of topics from his story, employees, customer relations, and charging your worth. It was a pleasure to chat with Chris! Enjoy!  

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 lessons along the way.  

If you want to be featured in our podcast, send an email to [email protected] and we can see if you are a good fit. We are especially interested in chatting with contractors who own their own businesses, so if you fit that description, get in touch.  

Connect with Blue Crocus Solutions on the web: https://www.bluecrocus.ca/

Find the podcast here:

I first came across Brian Hess through the Asphalt industry, but the more I got to know him, I realized that more people needed to get to know him through the podcast. He is an inspiration in his community, bringing daily live videos to his followers and uplifting and inspiring his audience. He’s not just a talk show though. He has built up an asphalt empire across the US in the last couple years, and also started a training program called Top Contractor School to help contractors of all sizes grow and dominate their space. Thanks for coming on Brian, it was an honor.  

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 lessons along the way.  If you want to be featured in our podcast, send an email to [email protected] and we can see if you are a good fit. We are especially interested in chatting with contractors who own their own businesses, so if you fit that description, get in touch.  

Connect with Blue Crocus Solutions on the web: https://www.bluecrocus.ca/  

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  

#podcast, #contractors, #leads, #seo, #leadgeneration, #fredericton, #facebookads, #bluecrocussolutions, #business, #businessowners, #tips, #concrete, #treeservice, #fitness, #paving, #sealcoating, #remodeling, #pressurewashing, #asphalt, #treeservice, #concrete #website #webdesign #customers

Bobby Walker went from a comfy corporate job to finding out that he was cut from the company, with no backup plan except an idea off the internet he had shot down a couple days earlier. He took that idea, and he has built a very successful company in Orlando, Florida doing Pressure Washing. Bobby also has a great YouTube Channel called Journey of a New Entrepreneur along with a course called The New Entrepreneurs Toolkit. It was a pleasure chatting my friend!  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 lessons along the way.  If you want to be featured in our podcast, send an email to [email protected] and we can see if you are a good fit. We are especially interested in chatting with contractors who own their own businesses, so if you fit that description, get in touch.  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  Connect with Blue Crocus Solutions on the web: https://www.bluecrocus.ca/ Bobby's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efvzTXosMFI

Shiloh Churchill is crushing it in his landscaping business, Mountain Sky Landscaping LLC, and he hopped on the podcast with me to discuss how he is working to systematize every process in the business so that they can scale and grow. He has big goals, and is making sure to feed off other people who are successful. Crazy thing is, this guy is 16 years old, and he and his twin brother brought in over a million in revenue last year. Worth a listen for sure. Surround yourself with people who are killing it. Success leaves clues.  

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 lessons along the way.  

If you want to be featured in our podcast, send an email to [email protected] and we can see if you are a good fit. We are especially interested in chatting with contractors who own their own businesses, so if you fit that description, get in touch.

Find the podcast here:

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

Connect with Blue Crocus Solutions on the web: http://bluecrocus.ca/