Blue Collar Consulting Group Podcast
by Gary A. Roth
Welcome to the podcast that helps you unlock your full potential and achieve excellence in every area of your life!Each week, we bring you interviews with top experts, thought leaders, and high performers from a variety of fields, including sports, business, entertainment, and more. These individuals share their insights, strategies, and personal stories of how they've been able to achieve success and overcome obstacles on their journey to the top.In addition to these interviews, we also provide practical tips, tools, and resources to help you boost your productivity!
Episodes
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Starting A Sales Career
Product knowledge is crucial when starting a sales career for several key reasons: Building Credibility and Trust: Customers are more likely to trust and buy from sales professionals who demonstrate a deep understanding of the product. Knowledgeable salespeople can answer questions confidently…
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My Thoughts On The Army Recruiting Command Transformation
Original article: https://www.army.mil/article/270458
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What's Worse Than Losing? (5 Answers With Solutions)
The book from James Clear, you can get here. Here are five things that can be considered worse than losing: Not trying at all: Not attempting something due to fear of failure or rejection can lead to a lifetime of regret and unfulfilled potential. The feeling of not trying at all can be more...
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How To Start Getting Fit with Gym Owner, Doug Sauer
Doug Sauer is a former professional fighter who has personally trained athletes that would later go on to fight in the UFC. He is also a former gym owner outside of St. Louis, which is where we met. His insights on getting started with fitness are incredibly helpful. As a gym owner for well over…
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Ask Yourself: Why Do I Exist?
Patrick Morley, author of "Man in the Mirror", prompts us to ask, "why do I exist?" Have you ever done that? Get your journal, listen to the episode and start asking yourself some hard questions. I think you'll be happy with the end result.
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7 Steps To Help You Battle Feelings Of Inadequecy
Have you ever sat in a classroom or work meeting and felt small, like you didn’t belong there, as you listened to other people make seemingly smarter comments than you can think of? Have you ever cringed at your own reflection in the mirror, seeing a body that's nothing like the ones you see in...
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The Death Of My Brother, David
My brother, David Edward Reichenbacher, died on May 30, 2022. He was 49 years old.
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5 Minute Sales Tip Episode Four: How Would You Feel If?
You want some magic words? Put people in a future state!
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5 Minute Sales Tip Episode Three: What Do You Know?
Many people will argue from a place of certainty, but it can be really helpful to know the source of their information in order to overcome their objections.
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5 Minute Sales Tip Episode Two: How Open Minded Are You?
Introducing a new idea or process? Try this method. Book link: https://amzn.to/3ILXyGJ
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5 Minute Sales Tip Episode One: It might not be for you, but
This is an absolutely gorgeous line to start any sales, marketing, or recruiting process. Use it on the phone, email, or in a sales meeting. In this episode, we explore why this is such a game changer for starting conversations!
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Episode 18: Dr. Pat Discusses Important Steps For Better Health
In this episode, we have a VERY special guest, Dr. Paricia Boulogne. "Dr. Pat" is an amazing advocate for personal health and wellness and actually came out of retirement to spread her message. She is passionate about healthy eating, mindset, and a more vital lifestyle. Dr. Patricia Boulogne, DC,...
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Episode 17: Your Opinion Does Not Matter, Only The Results!
Show notes are available on the Blue Collar Consulting Group Blog.
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Episode 16: Are Labor Unions Still Good For the United States in 2022?
The issue of labor unions seems to come and go like the seasons. Labor union workers claim they can't survive without a union and yet in 2022 we are suffering through record high labor costs and inflation. Where do you stand on the validity of labor unions in the era of free information exchange?
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Episode 15: A Bunch Of Easy Ways To Have An AMAZING Event
If you want to have an amazing event, it's not that difficult! In this episode we talk about a few of the key factors you need to be prepared for if you want to have a memorable event that surprises everyone. A few key factors: Decide the outcome first Venue always supports the outcome Energy...
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Episode 14: Is Working From Home The Best For Workers? Probably Not.
In a world that is dominated by the pandemic, employers and employees are fighting to determine the best course of action going forward. While shouts from the crowd paint a picture that glorifies working from home, companies and managers offer a different view of the situation. Who will be the...
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Episode 13: Five And A Half Things To Consider When Creating Your Podcast
For additional information, please click on the link below to access the full blog post featuring this podcast episode and helpful product links.
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Episode 12: A Winning Attitude Produce Better Results
In sales and marketing, or actually any business, the attitude of the representative is absolutely crucial to the success of that business. Human beings are naturally emotional creatures and in a lot of ways, it's a beautiful expression of who we are as creative creatures. At the same time, our...
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Episode 11: 8 Reasons Why They Don't Buy From You
We already know that you aren't going to close 100% of the sales that you present. However, if you find that you are missing more than you should, have a listen to this episode. In it, I cover 8 possible areas that you can investigate to get yourself back on track. If you're new to sales, this is…
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Episode 10: 11 Time Management Hacks To Skyrocket Your Productivity
You only get 24 hours in the day, don't you wanna make the most of them? If you are like me, you are always looking for that next level of productivity and efficiency. I cannot stand to waste a day and I'm pretty sure you are the same way. With that in mind, this episode is a great first step to...
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Episode 9: Making Better Sales Calls To Gain Appointments
In our last episode, we discussed using Google Voice to gain valuable contact information that would lead to a phone call. Now, it's time to make the call and we cover some of the important fundamentals in order to maximize this step in the process. We talk about philosophy, but this episode is...
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Episode 8: Using Google Voice to Secure an Appointment
Google Voice is an incredibly powerful texting platform that can be used to send text messages to phones through your computer or laptop. This powerful advantage can make you successful, but only if you approach it properly. In this episode, we will discuss how Retention and Recruiting...
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Episode 7: How To Handle The Loss Of A Loved One
One of the most unfortunate things about life is death. It is absolutely inevitable and there's no way to escape it no matter how hard you try. This harsh reality will confront you several times throughout your life. Have you ever wondered how some people seem to get through it better than…
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Episode 6: How To Tackle The Biggest Problems Of Life
So you're moving across the country or you are getting promoted to a leadership position, what do you do? Oh, and you only have 45 days to do it and be prepared. How would you handle that? That's literally happening to me and I'm going to share with you how I approached it!
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Episode 5: How To Get More Sales By Asking Better Questions
In this episode we're going to talk about how better questions will lead to better sales. In an effort to move away from yes or no questions, we will talk about the structure of the question and how it will generate more conversation which will give the representative more information to leverage...
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Episode 4: How To Navigate Difficult Family Conversations This Holiday Season
Navigating difficult conversations this holiday season is no easy task. When you think about all that has happened this year, you can certainly bet on the fact that somebody is going to talk about something that is particularly sensitive. Throw in an election year and you have all of the recipes...
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Episode 3: Get On Social Media and Change Your Life!
It's the year 2020 and social media integration is literally everywhere. Everyone you know has some sort of social media platform, even the ones who claim that they are not on social media. Think about this, even your grandmother has a Facebook account! With that being said, social media has…
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Episode 2: Side Hustles on Top of Your Side Hustle
Creating a side hustle is not the easiest thing in the world, but if you're going to do it, wouldn't you want to get the most out of it that you possibly could? In this episode we explore options that increase your return on investment for any side hustle that you might be involved with. Social...
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Episode 1: Open Books Management
Jack Stack with Springfield Manufacturing Corporation championed the term "Open Book Management" when he took things over back in 1992 inside a re-furbishing division of International Harvester. Essentially, you open the books, share complete transparency, and help to build a trusting team. Many...
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Why Branding is Massively Important in 2020
If you have a business, you need to focus on your brand. If you are a talented individual, you need to focus on your personal brand. Brand will win every single time, and that has been proven throughout history. When you look back on the most successful businesses and celebrities, it's all about...
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Episode 41: Are We Really Arguing About Masks?
New sponsor! Brought to you by Seek Style, a fresh online store bringing you the best products from all over the world at AMAZING prices :) The world seems to be losing its mind on the requirement to wear a mask during this pandemic. Even after being on this planet for multiple decades, I still...
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Episode 40: Removal of the DA Photo from Army Selection Boards
The United States Army selects Soldiers for promotion several times per year. They assemble high ranking Sergeants Major to review records and make the difficult decision of who gets promoted. No, it's not easy, but the Army just made it even tougher. In an effort to combat selection bias, they...
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Episode 39: Masks & COVID19
All over the country, governments are requiring #masks to be worn. Also, there are people all over the country seemingly gathering on each side of the issue. Should I wear a mask? Should I try to make others wear a mask? Do they work? Tune in and hear our thoughts on the matter so that you can be...
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Episode 38: Father's Day 2020
Thank you, Dads! Being a father is no easy task, but it certainly doesn't take a ton of effort. One of the best ways that men can be good dads is by simply being available and living a decent life. Sometimes a good example is all it takes, but it shouldn't stop there. In this episode we highlight...
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Episode 37: How to Handle Adversity
Do you ever wonder what life would be like if you weren't crippled by every negative event that comes your way? What would your life be like if you could continue to be productive at your job even if you missed the promotion? What would it be like to continue to love your spouse even when they...
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Episode 36: The Blame Game
What you see in the news today is nothing more than centuries old game of blaming. This group is mad about what this person did and this other group is mad at the group that's mad at this other group. People are rioting in the streets, the mob is on the move and no one seems to know what to do...
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Episode 35: Suffering
"To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering." - Friedrich Nietzsche Celebrated Austrian psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl (March 26, 1905–September 2, 1997) remains best-known for his indispensable 1946 psychological memoir Man’s Search for Meaning…
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Episode 34: Accepting Criticism
Being able to accept criticism is absolutely essential to success. Tune in as we discuss how to properly accept criticism and turn it into an asset instead of a burden.
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Episode 33: Ending Racism Today
This time in our history marks an unprecedented opportunity to end, or significantly reduce, the problem of racism in the United States. We need to end racism in our police work, in our businesses and in our life. I firmly believe that we can do it, because it starts with personal decisions. The...
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Episode 32: The Death of George Floyd
The tragic death of George Floyd is horrible. It didn't have to happen.
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Episode 31: Memorial Day 2020
Understanding the differences between Memorial Day and Veterans Day shows the fallen the respect they deserve. We hope to share with you why that is so important. Thank you for tuning in! Visit our website, too: www.bluecollarconsultinggroup.com for more podcasts and blog posts.
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Episode 30: Discussing the Foundations of Leadership with United States Army Sergeant Major James Meade
In this episode, Sergeant Major Meade and I discuss a few foundations of leadership and their importance of early implementation. Full show notes are available on the podcast web page. Thanks for tuning in!
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Episode 29: How To Reach Your Full Potential
Detailed show notes are available on this episode's web page. Reaching your full potential requires focus, but it also requires knowing yourself and taking action. Please enjoy this episode and feel free to reach out to us on Twitter!
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Episode 28: How To Respond To The Coronavirus Hysteria
Full show notes are available on the podcast website here.
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Episode 27: How To Survive A Breakup
Full show notes can be found on the episode website.
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Episode 26: How To Be A Better Leader
Full show notes can be found on the episode website.
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Episode 25: Having Integrity in Business, Humility, Self-Discipline and Avoiding Coronavirus
Find the full show notes on the episode web page right here.
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Episode 24: The Numerous Benefits of Hypnosis
*Please excuse the audio cut outs of the host, but the guest (most importantly) comes through clearly.* See the podcast website for complete show notes.
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Episode 23: Using Twitter
Complete show notes are available on the podcast website here.
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Episode 22: Answerings Social Media Questions On Quora
Full show notes are available on the podcast website.
About this show
Welcome to the podcast that helps you unlock your full potential and achieve excellence in every area of your life!Each week, we bring you interviews with top experts, thought leaders, and high performers from a variety of fields, including sports, business, entertainment, and more. These individuals share their insights, strategies, and personal stories of how they've been able to achieve success and overcome obstacles on their journey to the top.In addition to these interviews, we also provide practical tips, tools, and resources to help you boost your productivity!
Hosted by
Gary A. Roth