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In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Matt Smith from Ace Home Inspections! Matt makes it clear for us that the best thing about blue-collar businesses is the motivation that goes behind them - if you believe, you can achieve!

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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. 

Ace Home Inspections - Matt Smith

00:17 - Introduction



01:19 - Interview Begins



02:48 - Prospective Homeowners Should Want to Be Informed



09:41 - Derek Foster Refuses to Visually Cameo But Is With Us in Spirit



10:03 - Ace’s Success, And How Difficult Founding and Running a Business Can be



16:33 - What Made Matt Decide to Start His Business



19:17 - Extra Help Matt Hired, and the Reasons Why



24:45 - Commercial Break



25:13 - Interview Recommences; Matt Refuses To Leave, Mike Reveals His Favorite Timelord



25:36 - Matt Talks Metrics: What to Keep an Eye on



31:55 - Work Ethic



33:12 - College Education



40:33 - Daily Routine



43:29 - Matt’s Number-One Tip For Success



44:58 - Closer: How to Get In Touch With Mike and Ace Home Inspections