Blue Collar StartUp - Episode 36: Jim Dawsey - Decades of Trials and Triumphs
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson and visionary founder Derek Foster interview Jim Dawsey, the President of MLB Construction Services, LLC! Jim's come a long way in his life, from minimum-wage drudgery in a February rainstorm to running a premier multi-million dollar company! He learned no small amount of methods, strategies and secrets along the way... And if you listen to this episode, you just might learn a few for yourself!
Welcome to Blue Collar StartUp, the podcast!
Our Mission is Simple: To facilitate the growth and development of Blue Collar businesses. We will showcase REAL Blue Collar businesses in interviews, and use these stories to help educate and empower the next generation of trades workers to become Blue Collar business owners.
00:15 - Blue Collar Insider: Learning from Mistakes
01:48 - The Show Begins
02:57 - An Introduction to Jim Dawsey and the World of Construction
05:13 - A History You Can Count On: Jim’s Journey
09:39 - Taking the Next Step
11:33 - The Role Sharpens: Finding the Niche
13:11 - Sawing for Saratoga, and Driving With No Hands
14:27 - Learning on the Job: Experts Have a Lot to Give!
15:26 - Transitions: One Successful, One Not
18:52 - My Old Man
20:05 - Take it from Jim: Relationships are EVERYTHING!
23:38 - What’s Hot and What’s Not
25:26 - Jim’s Biggest Challenge: Adapting to the Economy
27:59 - Don’t Fly Out of Albany for a While!
28:51 - Forecasting and Planning
30:56 - Jim’s Biggest Mistake: Working with a Developer
35:11 - Chloe Speaks! And the Secret to Jim’s Success
37:05 - The Next Ownership Team
38:26 - What Role Does College Play?
39:58 - A Day in the Life of Jim Dawsey… Starts at 4:00 AM!
41:27 - A Coffee Conversation
43:57 - Jim’s on Drums, Mike’s Son’s on Guitar… This Editor’s on Bass! The Blue Collar Band
45:31 - Jim’s Key Piece of Advice: Through the Ups and Downs, Never Lose Your Passion!
48:37 - How to Get in Touch: Social Media’s the Way!
49:26 - Closing Remarks: Thanks for the Gift Bags!
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