Would You Encourage The Next Generation to Get Into Your Trade?
What industry are you in? And would you actually recommend it to someone younger looking at their career options right now? 67% of Gen Z say they'd recommend a trade career to a sibling or friend. Curious if that tracks with what shows up in the comments here! More stats like this in the full Blue Collar ReportWho is planning on going to the Jobber Now event in Texas?
I have been seriously thinking about attending the Jobber Now event but for me, it is a serious investment of time and money as I live in Toronto, Canada. I love to hear from some of you who are going and why? I am sure those who live in Houston or in that area would have a different answer than those in New York or even in Canada but do want to hear why.July Community Spotlight: A Little Recognition Goes a Long Way
Every trade is different. Every business is at a different stage. But the members in this month's spotlight have one thing in common: they showed up, shared what they know, and made this community more useful for everyone who comes across their posts and replies. 🌟 Mims01 — has a talent for asking questions that make others want to share. His What inspired you to start your own business? post drew 27 replies, and Would you fire a difficult customer even if they spend a lot? pulled in honest takes from members who'd been in the exact same spot. 🌟 Windowwizardusa — shared how a local BNI group alone accounted for a third of their first year revenue in a thread on slow season marketing, then took the conversation further by asking what marketing gets you the biggest return. 🌟 TPSD — replies with the kind of honesty that moves a conversation forward. Their take on getting your spouse involved in the business is the kind of reply that makes you rethink your approach, and their reply in the AI and kids career thread brings the perspective of someone actually living it with four kids and a business on the side. 🌟 Sophiera — asked a genuinely useful question about what networking actually looks like day-to-day and brought the same curiosity to a thread about when you stopped thinking like a tradesperson and started thinking like a business owner, where she shared her own perspective as a solopreneur and kept coming back to engage with every reply. 🌟 ChuckHireExpert — shows up in hiring threads with answers that go beyond the usual job board suggestions. Their reply on finding part-time workers without expensive postings and breakdown of vetting new hires with automated screening are worth reading if hiring is on your radar. Know someone who helped you out this month? Tag them below, or better yet, start a post of your own. 👇The Heart Behind Entrepreneurship: Why We Build More Than Just a Business
Every small business has a story behind it. Sometimes the biggest rewards aren’t financial—they’re the relationships, memories, and positive impact we create along the way. What’s one moment that made you proud to be a business owner?”WHEN THE BANKS KEEPS SAYING NO WHAT NEXT
It seems all I keep getting is a NO no matter what Many entrepreneurs have faced the same challenge — having the vision, the drive, and the plan, but struggling to get access to the funding needed to grow. A “no” from a bank doesn’t always mean the dream is over; sometimes it means it’s time to explore different options, improve the strategy, and find another path forward. From building business credit, exploring alternative funding, connecting with investors, applying for grants, or starting lean and proving your concept — there are many ways entrepreneurs can keep moving. The question is: What would you do when traditional financing says no? 👇 Share your experience: Have you ever been denied funding? What other options helped you move forward? What advice would you give another entrepreneur? Let’s learn from each other and help more businesses succeed. 🚀
Mid-Year Quick Wins: What’s been your biggest win this year so far or even just this past week?
Hi everyone! We’re a husband-and-wife team of general contractors specializing in custom remodels and new builds in Los Angeles. One thing that’s made a big difference for us is ending our weekly one-hour business meeting by sharing our “Quick Wins.” It forces us to reflect on what went well instead of only focusing on the challenges. It’s been a simple but powerful way to stay positive while in our growth stage of business. A bigger win I’d love to share: we recently completed the Chase Coaching for Impact program. It helped us get organized, build a real budget, and implement better business systems, including our weekly meetings. We also met some incredible business owners at our graduation ceremony this past week! Question: What’s been your biggest win this year so far or even just this past week? I’d love to celebrate some good news with the construction and home service community!
