Podcasts by Steel Toe University Podcast

STU 106: Love and Leadership - How to Win at Both When Running a Business with Your Spouse from 2020-10-14T11:00

Running any business can have difficult moments.  When you're working alongside your spouse, those moments can feel bigger and more often.  In today's podcast, Kat Thompson shares her secrets to...

105 - The Benefits of Hiring a Business Coach. from 2020-10-08T15:43:36

In this episode will talk about the benefits of hiring an outside coach or consultant to Help you stay develop and stay focused on the most important strategies for winning in your business. Listen

STU 104 - Why You Should Put Marketing Dollars into Your Website First from 2020-09-30T22:04:45

Building a website that drives online traffic to your business can be a challenging task. Understanding how the Google algorithms work and earning Page 1 organic visibility is a science. In toda...

STU 103 - Getting Started In Artificial Turf from 2020-09-23T10:00

Artificial Turf is $1 billion industry and it’s still in its infancy. In this podcast we’ll explore this massive opportunity and how relatively easy it is to get started with special guest Greg ...

STU 102 - No More Fat Contractors from 2020-09-17T21:21:55

Health and wellness is a popular topic in today's society, but what does it really mean?  At Steel Toe U, our passion is for contractors to be successful in all areas in life.  Including health!...

STU 101 - To Franchise or Not to Franchise? from 2020-09-09T16:21:49

There are definitely pros and cons to buying into a franchise business.  Systems are in place so that takes a lot of the guesswork out of running a business.  But, sometimes those systems are so...

STU 100 - Recovering Equipment Costs from 2020-09-02T10:00

Bidding jobs should not be a guessing game and leave the estimator saying, "I hope we make money..."  The most successful businesses know their numbers (overhead, COGS,  etc) so they are able to...

STU 099 - Purchasing vs. Renting Equipment from 2020-08-26T11:00

How do you know when the time is right to stop renting and purchase a piece of equipment?  In episode 099, Phil goes over an easy way to determine if it makes more financial sense to continue re...

STU 098 - Putting Your Money to Work from 2020-08-19T11:56:48

Small investments grow nicely over time. Money can work harder than you, so use the power of compound interest to create a retirement.  After all, that's why most people get in to business.

STU 097: We're Back! from 2020-08-12T11:00

After a bit of a break, Steel Toe University is excited to be back in action and committed to bringing contractor's the best information that will lead to a fulfilling business and personal life...

STU 096: Entrepreneurship in Uncertain Times - Part 3 from 2020-03-24T22:04:11

The third discussion during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Sunday, March 23, 2020. How is the current COVID-19 Pandemic affecting the businesses of Steel Toe U students?  What are business owners curren...

STU 095: Entrepreneurship in Uncertain Times - Part 2 from 2020-03-24T21:39:17

The second discussion during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Sunday, March 20, 2020. How is the current COVID-19 Pandemic affecting the businesses of Steel Toe U students?  What are business owners curre...

STU 094: Entrepreneurship in Uncertain Times - Part 1 from 2020-03-20T02:15:43

On Sunday, March 15, 2020, Phil discussed how the current COVID-19 Pandemic is affecting the businesses of Steel Toe U students.  What are business owners currently seeing in their area?  What a...

DMU 093: Start Being a Man from 2019-04-09T01:24:45

In this recording from a Mastermind Group webinar series, Stan and Phil tackle the topic of "How to be a Man."  It is vital that your morals and values follow you in every part of your life.  St...

DMU 092: Jake Hatch - Landscaper to Entertainer from 2017-05-01T10:00

DMU 091: Chuck Bowen - Growing with Fewer Pains from 2017-04-17T10:00

DMU 90: Ross Aubrey - Focusing On Ourselves So We Live to Enjoy Our Success from 2017-04-04T17:52:36

089: Matt Jones - Building and Using Your Database Effectively from 2017-02-06T11:00

088: Danny Iny - Make Money Selling Your Knowledge from 2017-01-30T18:00

DMU 087: Chad Barrett - Succeeding Despite Disabilities from 2017-01-23T11:00

DMU 086: Bijan Khaziri - Making Money On Social Media from 2017-01-16T11:00

DMU 085: Carl Sorensen - Generate Leads from Your Website from 2017-01-09T11:00

DMU 084: The Lawn Care Rookie - Lessons from a "Tween" Business from 2017-01-02T11:00

DMU 083: Murray Kruger - Using Social Media to Build Business and Get Free Tools from 2016-12-26T11:00

DMU 082: Matt Dardani - Age Doesn't Disqualify You From Success from 2016-12-19T21:32:04

DMU 081: Chris Thompson - Effective Canvassing for Contractors from 2016-10-10T10:00

DMU 080: Joel Comm - The Live Video Revolution from 2016-10-03T10:00

079: The Lawn Care Nut – Inch Your Way into Chemical Applications from 2016-08-25T17:56:52

LBP 078: Travis Leicht - Maximize Your Current Assets from 2016-07-18T10:00

LBP 077: Syd Stephan - Innovation Drives Success from 2016-07-04T10:00

DMU 077: Syd Stephan - Innovation Drives Success from 2016-07-04T10:00

076: Bryan Ring - Build Reputation&Charge What You Want from 2016-06-20T10:00

076: Bryan Ring - Build Reputation&Charge What You Want DMU from 2016-06-20T10:00

075: Blake Albertson - Use Social Media to Blow Up Your Business LBP from 2016-06-06T10:00

075: Blake Albertson - Use Social Media to Blow Up Your Business from 2016-06-06T10:00

074: Steve Rack - Hire Key Players&Set Your Business Up For Success from 2016-05-23T10:00

LBP 074: Steve Rak - Hire Key Players&Set Your Business Up For Success LBP from 2016-05-23T10:00

LBP 073: Matthew Martin - Expanding into Chemical Applications from 2016-05-09T10:00

LBP 072: Greg Wittstock - Pond Installation for Increased Profits from 2016-05-02T10:00

071: George Packard - The Importance of Growing Your Business from 2016-04-25T10:00

LBP 070: Daniel Aplin - Keys to Starting Business Right from 2016-04-18T10:00

069: Doug Cobair - Going Off Grid with No Experience from 2016-04-11T10:00

LBP 068: Enzo Parilli - Boost Confidence and Overcome Depression from 2016-04-04T10:00

067: Stacey Marks - Connect with Your Female Market from 2016-03-28T10:00

LBP 066: Jeri Schulze - Hire and Fire with Confidence from 2016-03-24T16:48:08

067: Jack of All Trades is Free Through April 15, 2016 from 2016-03-14T19:47:52

065: Josie Robinson - Change Your Perspective with Gratitude from 2016-03-14T10:00

064: Brian Pino - Get in Front of HOA's and Go From a Part-Time to a Full-Time Business from 2016-03-07T11:00

LBP 063: Joe Mooney - Rainwater Collection Systems from 2016-02-29T11:00

LBP 062: Phil Sarros - Power in Sharing Content from 2016-02-22T11:00

061: Geek to Freak&Keith and Ashley Kalfas - The YouTube Life from 2016-02-15T11:00

060: Dustin Maher - It All Starts with Your Food from 2016-02-08T11:00

059: Robert Buzzard - Start a Business from Scratch from 2016-02-01T11:00

058: Tony Bass - Megatrends that will Catapult or Kill Your Business from 2016-01-29T11:00

057: Marty Grunder - Become a Better Leader Now from 2016-01-27T16:35:12

056: Kim Julen - Using Intuition to Grow Your Business from 2016-01-25T11:00

055: Jim Bouchard - 8 Strategies for Personal and Professional Mastery from 2016-01-18T11:00

054: Nick May - Full Time Income, 33% Effort from 2016-01-11T17:33:24

LBP 053: Construct-Ed - Trade School Education without the Expense and Time Commitment from 2016-01-04T16:18:10

052: Joanne Shaw - The Power of Partnering with a Landscape Designer from 2015-12-22T11:00

LBP 051 : Keith&Ashley Kalfas - Balancing Family and Business from 2015-12-16T03:18:25

050 : Shawn Feurer - Stop Estimating Jobs and Start Selling Them from 2015-12-12T18:02:28

049 : Tyler Olson - Dark Posts on Facebook from 2015-11-09T23:22:13

048 - Jeff Johnson - Forget Landscaping Skills from 2015-11-05T23:51:12

047 : Dale Spencer - Your Biggest Hurdle from 2015-10-27T13:01:10

046: Michael Port - Get Booked Solid from 2015-10-15T22:29:36

Jeff McManus - Weeders vs. Leaders from 2015-10-09T01:29:08

044 : Travis Leicht - Landscaping Suppliers Beware from 2015-09-26T19:11:29

043 : Cullen Green from 2015-09-18T23:55:47

042 : Robert Mallon - Setting Goals from 2015-09-11T18:33:45

041 : Shaun Caldwell - Internet Marketing vs. Print from 2015-09-04T02:21:16

040 : Corinna Essa - Social Media 101 from 2015-08-29T19:27:32

Bill Ross - Angie's List for Contractors from 2015-08-22T15:39:31

Jeffrey Scott - Recruiting Great Employees from 2015-08-10T22:58:46

037 : John Lee Dumas from 2015-07-31T14:37:07

036 : Aaron Walker from 2015-07-18T01:09:30

035 : Susan Weinschenk from 2015-07-10T01:58:32

034 : Brian Shain of Top Notch Lawns from 2015-06-26T15:02:58

LBP 033 : Jordan Harbinger - The Art of Charm from 2015-06-19T01:09:17

Tom Reber - Bid Smarter! Save Time and Boost Your Margins from 2015-06-08T22:39:02

LBP 031 : Jennifer Kahnweiler from 2015-05-30T02:37:35

030 : Johnny Mow - Live in the Dash from 2015-05-21T00:02:23

029 : Catherine Byers Breet from 2015-05-15T00:48:28

028 : Barry Moltz - Get Unstuck from 2015-05-07T01:09:14

027 : Thomas O’Malley of Yardbook.com from 2015-04-30T12:36:20

026 : Kenny Chapman - The Blue Collar Coach from 2015-04-22T01:38:44

025 : Carol Kinsey Goman - Body Language: Four Signs That Someone is Lying from 2015-04-17T02:26:09

Dorie Clark - Stand Out! Expert Advice on Branding for Contractors from 2015-04-02T22:45:36

023 : Jonathan Pototschnik - The Lawn Care Millionaire from 2015-03-26T22:32:55

022 : Darryl Lyons - Small Business, Big Pressure from 2015-03-20T13:08:16

LBP 021 : Brian Burns - The Maverick Selling Method from 2015-03-11T23:33:19

020 : Tom Ziglar - Eliminate Zombies From Your Landscaping Business from 2015-03-04T14:33:40

019 : Vanessa Van Edwards - Body Language for Business from 2015-02-26T13:55:15

018: BJ Smith - Facebook for Contractors from 2015-02-18T14:28:40

017 : ‘Geek to Freak’ Greg Chism from 2015-02-12T15:12:02

LBP 016 : Ryan Foudray - An Expert Guide on How to Start and Grow a Lawn Care Business from 2015-02-05T02:40:04

LBP 015 : Keith Kalfas - The Landscaping Employee Trap from 2015-01-29T14:23:31

LBP 014 : Jeff Law - Taking On the Taxman from 2015-01-22T14:02:32

LBP 013 : Mike Michalowicz - Take Your Profit First, and Pay the Other Guys Later from 2015-01-14T02:50:25

LBP 012: John Gray - Staying Focused in a Hyper World from 2015-01-07T13:37:25