Blue Collar Business Podcast
Hosted by Blue Collar Business
Host and excavation company owner Sy Kirby interviews experts on the financial and operational mechanics of running a trade or construction business.
This is a classroom for the trade business owner who has mastered their craft but is now facing the challenges of financial management, team leadership, and strategic growth. The show bypasses motivational fluff for tactical discussions on bidding, cash flow, and building a sustainable company culture, directly addressing the pain points of scaling a hands-on enterprise. It's designed to bridge the gap between field execution and long-term financial strategy.
“Unlike general entrepreneurship podcasts, this show is hyper-focused on the specific financial and operational hurdles of construction and the trades. Host Sy Kirby's vulnerability in sharing his own business struggles creates a relatable, 'in-the-trenches' feel that resonates with his audience.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by entrepreneur Sy Kirby, the Blue Collar Business Podcast offers practical advice for owners in trades and construction. Kirby, a self-made construction business owner, draws from his own experience running Sy-Con Excavation and interviews experts on topics like job costing, company culture, and business credit to help listeners scale their operations. The show aims to provide real-world strategies for those looking to transition from employee to owner.
Credentials & credits
- Founder & CEO, Sy-Con Excavation
Other ventures
- YouTube Channel
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Want More Production? Care About Your CrewJun 25, 2026 · 59s
- 02Employee Loyalty: Paycheck or Passion?Jun 24, 2026 · 41s
- 03
- 04Ep. 94 - Bidding the Cost: Stop Bleeding Cash in the Field with Josh LuebkerJun 17, 2026 · 1h 36m
- 05Ep. 93 - Build Business Capital: Beyond the Personal GuaranteeJun 10, 2026 · 55 min
- 06Ep. 92 - Fight for Your Crew: Changing Bad Policy Before It Hits the FieldJun 3, 2026 · 42 min
Notable episodes
- 01Ep. 95 - Bad Culture Bankrupts: Building a Blue-Collar Team that Stays with David McCune
A practical discussion on how company culture directly impacts profitability and employee retention in a trade business.
- 02Ep. 94 - Bidding the Cost: Stop Bleeding Cash in the Field with Josh Luebker
This episode provides a framework for contractors to understand and control their job costs, bridging the gap between estimates and field execution.
- 03Ep. 93 - Build Business Capital: Beyond the Personal Guarantee
Addresses a critical, often-overlooked topic for new trade entrepreneurs: how to build business credit separate from personal finances to enable growth.
What you'll be asked on this show
Sy Kirby leads structured, long-form interviews with subject matter experts. He often grounds the conversation by sharing personal anecdotes from his own business, making complex topics like business credit or job costing more accessible. The podcast has a polished, branded intro and outro, with new episodes released weekly on Wednesdays.
Questions Blue Collar Business keeps coming back to
- “Can you give the folks a little bit of a background of what you've been working on?”
- “What would you say to the person who is pulling their hair out, frustrated with [a specific business problem]?”
- “How do you get your labor hands to focus on profit?”
- “What are some foundational steps for a new business owner to start building business credit?”
- “Are there other benefits and fruits from [a specific strategy] that I haven't tangibly seen yet?”
- “Where can people find you?”
Signature segments
- · The host uses the phrase 'expand your toolbox' as a tagline for learning.
- · Host Sy Kirby shares his personal business struggles and vulnerabilities as learning experiences.
- · Branded animated intro and outro sequences with music.
- · Host sign-off: 'Drop a like, drop a rating, and drop a follow... We'll catch you next week. Be safe.'
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically B2B service providers, consultants, or fellow business owners who offer specific, actionable advice for construction and trade businesses, such as fractional CFOs, credit experts, and operations VPs.
- David McCuneon Ep. 95 - Bad Culture Bankrupts: Building a Blue-Collar Team that Stays
- Josh Luebkeron Ep. 94 - Bidding the Cost: Stop Bleeding Cash in the Field
- Gerri Detweileron Ep. 93 - Build Business Capital: Beyond the Personal Guarantee
- Sarah Magruder Lyleon Ep. 92 - Fight for Your Crew: Changing Bad Policy Before It Hits the Field
- Jerrod Henschelon Ep. 92 - Fight for Your Crew: Changing Bad Policy Before It Hits the Field
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors are primarily B2B companies whose services directly target the podcast's audience of contractors and business owners, including estimating support services and industry-specific software. The host's endorsements suggest a focus on practical tools that can enhance production and profitability.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch Blue Collar Business
People also ask
- What is the host's real name and background?
- The host is Sy Kirby, the founder and CEO of Sy-Con Excavation, a multi-million-dollar excavation and utilities company.
- Is the Blue Collar Business Podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes weekly on Wednesdays.
- What is the format of the show?
- The show consists of long-form interviews where host Sy Kirby talks with experts and business owners about the operational and financial aspects of running a blue-collar business.
- Who should listen to this podcast?
- The podcast is for contractors and tradespeople who are running their own business or want to, focusing on practical strategies for growth and profitability.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and its official website, bluecollarbusinesspodcast.com.
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- [01]Official Websitebluecollarbusinesspodcast.com
- [02]About the Showbluecollarbusinesspodcast.com
- [03]The Mobilization Mindset: Building a Blue-Collar Business That Actually Works w/ Sy Kirbybuzzsprout.com
- [04]CONEXPO-CON/AGG Podcast: Blue Collar Business Secrets with Sy Kirbybuzzsprout.com
- [05]Apple Podcasts Pagepodcasts.apple.com
- [06]YouTube Channelyoutube.com
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