Blue Collar StartUp EP79: Becoming Unfireable

In this new episode of Blue Collar StartUp, hosts Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media and Derek Foster of Daigle Cleaning Systems have a conversation about what it means to be unhireable. Tune is as they explore how problem-solving, initiative, and adaptability make employees indispensable, offering insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and dedicated team members in the trades to achieve career growth and potential ownership opportunities.

0:16 Introducing the Episode and Hosts
1:35 Defining "Unemployable"
1:46 Introducing the Concept of Being "Unfireable"
2:56 Discussing the Importance of Learning to Follow Before Leading
5:00 Exploring Career Paths: Entrepreneurship vs. Employee Growth
6:36 How Stressful Events Highlight Top Performers
7:56 Importance of After-Action Reports and Debriefs
10:00 Qualities of an "Unfireable" Employee
11:41 Emphasizing Problem-Solving Skills
13:47 Using Technology (AI, Google, YouTube) to Find Solutions
15:45 Problem-Solving as the Core of Business Operations
17:30 Encouraging Employee Initiative and Feedback
20:08 Creating an Environment for Employee Freedom and Innovation
23:16 Learning Through Experience vs. the School of Hard Knocks
26:08 Reformatting the Podcast to Include Employee Perspectives