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š Main Street Over Wall Street is where the real deals get done. Join top investors, founders, and operators for three days of powerful connection, sharp strategy, and big opportunities ā live in Austin, Nov 2ā4. https://contrarianthinking.biz/msows-bigdeal In this episode, Codie explores if blue-collar workers might be happier and more financially successful than white-collar workers. She points out that many blue-collar workers report high job satisfaction and that trade jobs can offer good pay without needing an expensive university degree. Brandon Downer, cofounder of Pink's, shares his story of leaving a corporate job to start the Austin-based window cleaning business. The podcast challenges traditional views on career success and suggests that blue-collar jobs can be fulfilling and rewarding, urging listeners to reconsider their career choices.Financial freedom isnāt luck ā itās learned. Join my 3-day live virtual event this September 19-21. Reserve your spot and join the owner revolution ā http://contrarianthinking.biz/3Hon5uW Want help scaling your business to $1M in monthly revenue? ā Click hereā to connect with my consulting team. Record your first video https://creators.riverside.fm/Codie and use code CODIE for 15% off an individual plan. 00:00 START 01:44 Contrarian Idea: Blue Collar Happiness 02:21 Exploring the Data: Blue Collar vs. White Collar Satisfaction 06:01 The Coal Mine Experience 11:03 Steal My Rich Friend: Brandon Downer, cofounder of Pink's Window Services 11:52 Brandon's Journey: From Corporate to Blue Collar 20:42 The Reality of Blue Collar Work 23:55 The Path to Happiness: Purpose-Driven Work 25:03 From Financial Firm to Window Cleaning: A Personal Journey 26:29 Choosing Team Over Profit: The Decision to Stay Local 28:57 Faith and Business: Integrating Values into Work 30:44 Branding and Marketing: Making Blue Collar Cool 37:18 The Rise of Blue Collar on Social Media 41:06 Rethinking Career Paths: The Value of Trade Work MORE FROM BIGDEAL: š„ ā YouTubeā šø ā Instagramā š½ļø ā TikTokā MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ: š„ ā YouTubeā šø ā Instagramā š½ļø ā TikTokā OTHER THINGS WE DO: š« ā Our communityā š° ā Free newsletterā š¦ ā Biz buying courseā š ā Resibrandsā š° ā CT Capitalā šļø ā Main St Hold Coā Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices