Leadership that lasts looks more like a hive than a pyramid. Philip Atkinson (consultant and beekeeper) explains how: the queen serves the hive, communication is clear and consistent, leaders “sense the system,” and careers evolve through many roles. Plus: three coaching skills to practice this week (listen, ask better questions, stay curious).

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Check out Philip’s book Be Wise and Bees for Development (proceeds to charity).

🐝 Bee Wise: 12 Leadership Lessons from a Busy Beehive https://a.co/d/5nPnC9h https://beewisebook.com/

Stop waiting for perfect. Start today. Al Levi breaks down why momentum beats perfection, how to "box" your business so it can scale, and the seven powers he uses to build teams and companies that last.

Al Levi shares the mindset and mechanics to grow: start now, ship at 80 percent, and build on documented systems, not slogans. We get into his "seven powers" framework (planning, operations, staffing, sales, sales coaching, marketing, finance), why people need the why, and how to turn ideas into a focused "top five" plan you'll actually finish. We also hit training that sticks, marketing that maps to sales, and the long game of leadership.

Episode Guest: Al Levi - 7powercontractor.com/systems

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A candid business podcast for growth-minded leaders and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Josh Zolin. The truth about leadership, business, and becoming who you're meant to be.

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A candid business podcast for growth-minded leaders and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Josh Zolin. The truth about leadership, business, and becoming who you're meant to be.

What happens when a CEO stops optimizing for the quarter and starts optimizing for people? Henny Penny's Rob Connelly walks us through why they converted to an ESOP (employee stock ownership plan), how it changed behavior on the floor, and the leadership credo that guided the journey: "Savor the day while always learning for a better tomorrow." We talk long-view decision making, radical accountability, and why "start with people and the numbers will follow" isn't just a slogan — it's the operating system.

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Guest: Rob Connelly, Executive Chairman, Henny Penny
Topics: ESOP mechanics, culture shifts, long-term vs short-term, optimism with realism, profit sharing, supplier health, zero-layoff philosophy.

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A candid business podcast for growth-minded leaders and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Josh Zolin.
The truth about leadership, business, and becoming who you're meant to be.

Episode 3 with Dr. Gay Hendricks (The Big Leap):
We unpack the Upper Limit Problem and how to spot it in real time, then move into practical tools for living in your Zone of Genius. We cover the fears that trigger self-sabotage, the two questions that reveal your genius, excellence vs genius, how to handle worry thoughts, and why wonder is a leadership superpower.

What you'll learn
• Upper Limit Problem, in plain English • Four common fears underneath self-sabotage • Two questions to find your Zone of Genius • Zone of Excellence vs Zone of Genius • How to work with worry thoughts and control • Simple ways to befriend fear

Guest: Dr. Gay Hendricks - author of 40+ books including The Big Leap; co-founder, The Hendricks Institute

Listen on your favorite app
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podcast page: https://www.blueisthenewwhite.com/podcast

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https://bitnw.academy/roiplaybook

A candid business podcast for growth-minded leaders and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Josh Zolin. The truth about leadership, business, and becoming who you're meant to be.

🎯 Free resource: 90 Day ROI Playbook — Multiply Your Profits with the Skills No One Trains https://bitnw.academy/roiplaybook

How high-performing dads win at home like they do in business. We talk presence vs. hurry, immature vs. mature masculinity, self-leadership, "be where your feet are," the Preparation Pause, and why coachability beats clout. Practical, human, and immediately usable.

Topics we cover

• Presence over hurry

• Coachability vs. clout

• "Be the thermostat, not the thermometer"

• The Iron Five (find your men)

• Self-leadership before team leadership

• Legacy in the ordinary moments

Guest: Mitchell Osmond — Founder, The Dad Nation

Podcast / content / coaching focused on helping 6–7 figure men show up at home and at work.

The Connection Code

Everything They Don't Tell You with Josh Zolin and guest Christian Ray Flores.

Leaders don't freeze because they'll fail. They freeze because they'll be rejected by the tribe. Christian Ray Flores breaks that loop and gets practical: build an offer (Persona, Problem, Promise, Process) and use the Seven Fs to scale without losing yourself.

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Highlights:
• Fear of failure vs fear of rejection and tribal wiring
• "Fit in by standing out" — in service to your tribe
• Offers > services: the 4 Ps framework
• The Seven Fs radar: Faith, Family, Friendships, Finances, Fitness, Fun

Today marks the end of an era. After 200 episodes, countless conversations, and more "aha" moments than I can

count, it's time to say goodbye to the Blue is the New White Podcast.

When I started this podcast, I had one goal: to shine a light on the incredible power of the blue-collar world and to help business owners and tradespeople realize their full potential.... What I didn't expect was how much this show would give back to me. I'm beyond grateful for the friendships built, the partners gained, the incredible guests who've shared their stories, and the loyal listeners who turned every episode into a stepping stone for something bigger.

You've given me more than you know... knowledge, perspective, connections, and above all, a deep sense of purpose. Together, we've changed the way the world sees blue-collar work.

Now it's time for the next chapter.

Introducing: EVERYTHING THEY DON'T TELL YOU - The truth about leadership, business, and becoming who you're meant to be.

This isn't just a rebrand. It's a new mission. It's about digging deeper into the truths of building a business, becoming the leader you need to be, and growing into the person capable of supporting it all.

Expect long-form conversations, high-profile guests, and practical insights that cut through the noise.

To everyone who's been part of this journey... my team, my friends, vendors, partners, clients, and especially you, the listeners—thank you from the bottom of my heart.

But we're not done. We're going to keep building something real, together.

Tune into the first episode dropping August 19th!

Let's go to work .

Rich Malachy doesn't just run a family business — he's redefining what that business means. From navigating generational change to scaling a bold online presence in a traditional industry, Rich gets real about ownership, visibility, and leading from the front.

This episode is all about mindset: adapting, building brand equity, and never waiting for permission.