Episode 71: Finding your Spark with Mason Lord

In this episode of Blue Collar StartUp, your hosts Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media and Derek Foster of Daigle Cleaning Systems interview Mason Lord, co-owner and founder of Hudson Valley Preservation and Trades Up. Tune in as they talk about giving kids hands-on experience with tools, handling the stress of building a business, and much more!

0:15 Introduction
2:38 New Sponsors
3:53 Introducing Mason Lord
8:30 Local & National Goals
10:50 Inspiring Stories
13:09 For Profit vs Nonprofit
15:08 Starting a Construction Business
25:32 Factory Build vs Modular Homes
27:25 Facing Challenges
29:55 Dealing with Stress
31:36 Mentors
33:44 Podcasts that Mason Listens to
35:34 Morning Routine
39:15 Getting Kids Hands Dirty
43:10 Upcoming Events
47:33 Where to Find Trades Up & Hudson Valley Preservation
48:28 One Piece of Advice
50:48 Closing Thoughts
51:15 Outro