Blue is the New White Podcast

Join me in a raw and real conversation with Greg Christensen, host of CMMS Radio, as we dive into why genuine win-win situations are so elusive in business. Greg shares insights into maintaining integrity, navigating the complexities of rapid growth, and staying focused on adding real value. Whether you're leading teams, managing facilities, or scaling a business, Greg’s perspectives on accountability, intentionality, and authenticity provide actionable takeaways to keep your mission clear and impactful. 🔗 Listen to more: blueisthenewwhite.com/listen [http://blueisthenewwhite.com/listen] ✅ Subscribe for more real conversations about growth, business, and the blue-collar world.

Luke Lunkenheimer is living proof that you can rewrite your story. In this episode of Blue Is The New White, he opens up about battling addiction, facing prison, and finding salvation in sales not just as a career, but as a purpose. This one hits hard. Luke doesn’t sugarcoat the pain, the hustle, or the pressure. But he shows how discipline, mindset, and real human connection can turn everything around. 🎯 If you’re in the trades, in leadership, or fighting your own uphill battle, you need this. 🔵 Subscribe for more real conversations from the front lines  #blueisthenewwhite #addictionrecovery #salesleadership #tradesmindset #secondchances #mentalhealth #entrepreneurship

This week, I sat down with Shell Mendelson, an ADHD Career Coach with a powerful story and even stronger mission. We talked about what it’s like to discover your neurodivergence later in life, how that changes everything, and why blue-collar careers could be the ideal match for people with ADHD. Shell’s message is clear: ADHD doesn’t hold you back... misunderstanding ADHD does. This episode is for anyone who’s felt “too different” for the box they were told to fit in.

In this episode of Blue Is The New White, Ryan Englin returns with a powerful reminder: leadership isn’t about control, it’s about connection. We talk about what it really means to care for your team, why emotional intelligence is the future of skilled trades leadership, and how to build a business people actually want to work for. Whether you’re struggling to hire, retain, or inspire your people, this episode is your wake-up call.

In this episode of Blue Is The New White, Josh Zolin sits down with Ken Rusk, entrepreneur and author of Blue Collar Cash, to unpack the realities of building a fulfilling and financially free life through the trades. Ken talks about hiring thousands of employees, discovering what motivates people, and how vision (not education) is the real key to success. From teaching others how to find their lane to helping blue collar workers unlock their potential, this episode is a must for anyone chasing purpose and profit outside the traditional system. Tune in for practical wisdom, bold mindset shifts, and a blueprint for building a life you're excited to wake up to.