Blue Collar StartUp - Episode 15: Anthony Guadagnino (Veteran-Made Woodworks)

In this Episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Anthony Guadagnino, owner and operator of Veteran-Made Woodworks! Anthony shares some great stories about past successes - and failures - and discusses his workman's philosophy in this brand new episode!

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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.

Anthony Guadagnino - Veteran-Made Woodworks

00:16 - Introduction: We’re on the Scene!

01:54 - A Basic Overview of Anthony Guadagnino

03:24 - A Basic Overview of Veteran-Made Woodworks

06:22 - His Greatest Customers: Patriots of all Kinds!

07:49 - Business Profits: Not for Vacations, But Building the Business Bigger!

09:12 - Chain of Command: Comes Natural to Veterans… Not Always to Civilians!

11:03 - Sentimental Pieces Deserve the Strictest Quality Control!

12:07 - Mike & Derek Take a Look at a Flamethrower

15:18 - Your First Employees: The Hurdle of Hiring Help

18:18 - A Very Special Customer, and a Very Special Night

19:57 - More Special Customers

21:09 - Training Your Next Competitor: Keep Your Eyes Peeled!

23:05 - Anthony’s Biggest Mistake: Overworking!

25:29 - Maintaining Health = Maintaining Success: Make the Time!

26:51 - Upcoming Content: Stay Tuned!

28:20 - The Value of Toughness: Physical AND Mental!

30:55 - Mental Toughness: Patience, Critical Thinking, Empathy… Keep a Level Head!

33:41 - Motivation vs. Discipline: One Depends on Your Emotions, One Doesn’t!

36:01 - Getting Excited Over Gas Being $3.89 a Gallon… Take Whatever Wins You Can!

38:10 - Derek Foster: Super-Sonic Machine! Speeding up Your Processes

39:39 - Being Able to Say No: When to Say When?

40:52 - Early on, Say Yes, Get the Money in!.. Later, Know Your Business’ Limits!

42:56 - Looking Back… Be Proud of How Far You’ve Come!

45:00 - The Logos: Creating Them Like a Tattoo!

46:18 - Lighting Cigars With a Blowtorch!.. And Some Brand Recommendations

47:35 - Anthony’s One Final Piece of Advice: Do What You Can Yourself, but Don’t be Afraid to Outsource!

49:52 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch With Veteran-Made Woodworks