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Welcome to Blue Collar Babble! Where we talk about everything entrepreneurship, small business and lawn care! Sit back, listen, learn and enjoy!

Brayden Thome & David Fuller


    • Jul 6, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Blue Collar Babble

    We're Back! | The Value of Time & Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 27:02


    In today's show, Brayden discusses the value of time and money, and how they go hand and hand together. Just Babblin' Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    New Toy Talk! | New Equipment We Bought & Want To Buy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 32:45


    Brayden & David discuss some new equipment they have purchased this season and how it is working out for them. Plus they talk about new equipment they want to purchase in the future to better their businesses. Just Babblin' Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Growing Your Business | Expanding Can Be Tough!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 43:00


    Today, Brayden & David share their stories of how they grew their businesses over the years. They also talk about how to expand your business and hurdles you have to jump over to do so. Just Babblin' Sponsor of Today's Show! J O B B E R getjobber.com/babble Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Special Guest! | Brayden's Dad Shares His Story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 48:51


    On today's show, Brayden's dad gets interviewed. Brayden and David ask him what it was like to watch a business grow throughout the years and what it is like working on the job when your own son is your "boss" Sponsor of Today's Show! J O B B E R getjobber.com/babble Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    How to Communicate with Customers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 38:46


    Brayden & David discuss how they communicate with their customers and also share some stories about their past experiences with it. Plus they go into some bonus stories Sponsor of Today's Show! J O B B E R getjobber.com/babble Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Equipment Talk | How to Train Employees to Use Equipment!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 41:32


    In today's show, Brayden and David discuss the topic of equipment. Such as, best equipment to buy, new vs. used, backup equipment, and how employees should be using equipment! Hopefully you learn something new today! Sponsor of Today's Show! J O B B E R getjobber.com/babble Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Company Image | How It Pays To Look GOOD!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 42:37


    Today, Brayden and David discuss company image and how it pays off to look good! They talk about tactics they use to attract customers, juts by having a good company images. They also get in to how they bill their customers. Just Babblin' Sponsor of Today's Show! J O B B E R getjobber.com/babble Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Lawn Care Spring Rush Is HERE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 39:49


    Finally! After a long, cold winter, spring is here! Brayden and David are finally getting back into the grind. In today's show they discuss the spring rush, how they prepare and what it is like. Also some talk about fall cleanups and other off topic stuff. Just babblin' Sponsor of Today's Show! J O B B E R getjobber.com/babble Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Very Special Guest! | David Is Playing Left Bench

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 34:28


    David is sitting this one out.... :( There is a new podcaster in town! Listen to Brayden & Sara chat about running a business and how it plays into a relationship Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    How We Advertise! | Branding Yourself | Start Of A New Season!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 47:59


    Brayden and David go over multiple topics in this episode! They talk about how they advertise, how to brand yourself, and more! Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Greenscape Property Maintenance Interview! | New Show Sponsor!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 67:57


    Today we interview Thomas, the owner of Greenscape Property Maintenance! Thomas does lots of landscaping and hardscaping in his business. He has been in business for just one year but, business is booming and he is doing great! Find him on social media: @greenscapepropertymaintenance Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Riverfront Lawn Care Landscaping! | Interview with Mason Buck and He is Killing it!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 48:14


    Brayden and David interview Mason Buck, the owner of Riverfront Lawn Care Landscaping, right here in Toledo, Ohio! He is young just like us, and he is killing it! Listen to hear how he got started and how he is doing! Check him out on his socials! Instagram: @riverfrontlawncarelandscaping Facebook: Riverfront Lawn Care Landscape Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Top Notch Lawn Maintenance! | Interview with the Owner Andrew Gillmore

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 67:37


    Brayden and David interview a special guest today! Andrew Gillmore, the owner of Top Notch Lawn Maintenance in Perrysburg, Ohio. Listen in to hear how well he is doing and learn about his business! Please give us a 5 star review if you like what you hear! Find Andrew: topnotchperrysburg@gmail.com www.topnotchperrysburg.com Facebook: Top Notch Lawn Maintenance LLC Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Interview with Stetson Riley! | Stet's Lawn Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 58:12


    Brayden and David interview the YouTube star and lawn care business owner Stetson Riley! He has been in the business for 10 years! Listen in to find out what Stet is all about! Find him on social media: YouTube: Stet's Lawn Care Instagram: @stetslawncare Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    How Much Money Do Landscapers Make? | How to Charge for Jobs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 48:39


    Today, Brayden and David discuss how much money there is to be made in the lawn care landscaping business. Also, they talk about quoting jobs and how to charge for certain things Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    How to Keep Employees Happy | Another Snow Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 37:16


    Today Brayden & David talk about how they keep their employees happy. Hopefully you can take some of this knowledge and put it to use in your own business. And another huge snow storm is on he horizon for our area! Brayden is mentally preparing for that! Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    First Snow Event of the Year! | New Sponsor!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 38:54


    Brayden & David chat about the first snow event that just rolled through the area. That made for some long days indeed. They also chat about hardships of the week and what they learned! Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Lessons & Failures of Being an Entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 26:56


    Today, Brayden & David talk about lessons and failures they have had on their entrepreneurship journey. Hopefully you will learn something while you listen! Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions

    Interview with Tom Rutledge! | Owner of Tom's Landscaping and Sod L.W.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 67:34


    This is a great listen, you don't want to miss this one! Tom has over 25 years of experience in the lawn and landscaping business and we can all learn a lot from him! We will definitely have him back on the show. One hour is not long enough! We could chat with Tom all day long! Please give us a 5 star review if you enjoyed and go check out Tom's socials! Facebook: Thomas Rutledge Website: www.tomslandscapingandsodlw.com Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2022 Goals & Just Chatting | David is at the Beach!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 44:51


    in this episode, Brayden and David go over their plans and goals for 2022, such as things they would like to purchase and some personal goals. David is in Florida and is calling in for this episode! We hope you all had a Merry Christmas! Thanks for listening! Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2021 Recap! Equipment Purchases and Goals Hit!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 67:47


    Brayden and David recap their 2021 year, talking about reached goals and equipment purchases. 2022 is looking good! They also go over some goals for next season! Thanks for listening! Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    How To Make Winter Income in the Lawn Care Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 47:01


    Brayden and David discuss winter income in this episode! They talk about what they do for winter income and what other people may or may not do. And of course, they get off course and talk about other stuff along the way, but that's all part of the fun. Thanks for listening! Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Buck Brothers Interview! 7 Figure Asphalt Paving & Concrete Business!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 86:14


    In this long episode Brayden and David interview Jacob and Zach Buck from their family company, Buck Brothers LLC! They do asphalt paving, concrete, and more! Right here in northwest Ohio! You will surely learn a lot about asphalt and what that business entails but, most of all business in general! Find them on social media: Instagram @buckbrothersllc Facebook: Buck Brothers Asphalt Paving & Concrete LLC buckbros.com Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    ACME NLS! Interview with Scott Horoszewski!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 62:38


    Today Brayden and David interview Scott, the owner of ACME NLS here in northwest Ohio. In business since 1996! Please listen to this info packed episode where they have some great discussions and share stories! Reach out to Scott! @landscapesbyacme landscapesbyacme.com or on echomeansbusiness.com Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Residential vs. Commercial Lawn Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 37:54


    In this episode, Brayden and David talk about residential vs. commercial lawn care work and compare differences between the two. They also dive into some of their own personal experiences with each! Hopefully you learn something and can apply it in your business. Thanks for tuning in! Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Grass Masters of Northwest Ohio! Interview with 17 year old Kyle Krawczyk

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 42:09


    Today we are joined by Kyle Krawczyk, the owner of Grass Masters of Northwest Ohio in Sylvania, Ohio. Kyle is killing it with 80+ mowing customers! Kyle started at just 12 years old and has been growing his business insanely fast over the past few years! Listen in to hear his start up story and how he is doing today! If you want to reach out to Kyle, his Instagram is @grass_masters24 and his Facebook page is @Grass Masters of Northwest Ohio LLC Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Pros of Being an Entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 28:42


    Thanks for tuning in to yet another episode! Today, Brayden and David discuss the pros of being an entrepreneur. Lots of interesting points talked about in this one. Stay tuned for next week's episode as well! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Cons of Being an Entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 22:49


    Everyone seems to talk about how great it is to be a business owner, but sometimes we don't think about the bad things! In this episode, Brayden and David dive into the cons of being an entrepreneur! Stay tuned for the next episode where they talk about the pros of being an entrepreneur! Don't forget to follow our socials and reach out to us! Instagram: @bluecollarbabblepodcast Brayden - @excellenceinlawncarellc David - @fullerpropertysolutions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Introducing Ourselves (Our Business Journeys)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 58:15


    In this episode, Brayden and David introduce themselves and explain their startup stories in to the lawn care business. Dive into this fun, info packed episode and hopefully you will learn something or can relate to them! Feel free to reach out and ask them questions on Instagram or via email Instagram - @bluecollarbabblepodcast Email - bluecollarbabblepodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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