The Mongoose Blue Podcast

008 - Customer Service Is Your Secret Weapon (No, Seriously)

In a world of missed calls and muddy boots, great customer service makes you unforgettable. We’re breaking down the little things that lead to bigger profits—like boot covers, dog treats, and thank-you notes.

007 - What Makes a Blue-Collar Brand Unforgettable?

A good logo isn’t enough. In this episode, we break down what really makes your brand stick — from colors and tone to service and storytelling — so customers remember you, not just your work.

006 - Marketing Like a Human: Stop Sounding Like a Robot

If your marketing sounds like a 2011 AI bot wrote it, it’s time for a change. In this episode, we show you how to write like a real person — because people buy from people, not robots.

005 - How to Turn One Project Into a Month of Marketing Content

One job, one crew, one camera… a month of content. In this episode, John and Steve break down how to turn a single project into a marketing goldmine. If you’re not doing this, you’re working too hard for too little attention.
🎙️ About Your Hosts:Steve and John aren’t just marketers — they’ve swung the hammers, run the saws, and eaten the drywall dust (not on purpose). Between them, they’ve rebuilt homes, designed 1,600 sq ft additions, renovated kitchens and bathrooms, and built decks that don’t wobble. They've even worked behind the scenes on HGTV.
But they’ve also spent the last 20 years in the marketing world — helping businesses tell better stories, land more clients, and actually look as professional online as they are in real life.
Now, they run Mongoose Blue — a marketing company built specifically for tradespeople, contractors, and blue-collar business owners who are too busy doing the work to figure out hashtags.
If you’ve got calluses and customers — but no time for content — this show’s for you.

004 - Your Brand is Ugly (and That’s Hurting Your Business)

Your logo, truck, or website might be costing you clients — and you don’t even know it. In this episode, we break down why bad branding turns people away (and how to fix it without a full rebrand).
🎙️ About Your Hosts:Steve and John aren’t just marketers — they’ve swung the hammers, run the saws, and eaten the drywall dust (not on purpose). Between them, they’ve rebuilt homes, designed 1,600 sq ft additions, renovated kitchens and bathrooms, and built decks that don’t wobble. They've even worked behind the scenes on HGTV.
But they’ve also spent the last 20 years in the marketing world — helping businesses tell better stories, land more clients, and actually look as professional online as they are in real life.
Now, they run Mongoose Blue — a marketing company built specifically for tradespeople, contractors, and blue-collar business owners who are too busy doing the work to figure out hashtags.
If you’ve got calluses and customers — but no time for content — this show’s for you.

003 - Why No One Is Seeing Your Social Media Posts (and What to Do About It)

Posting but hearing crickets? Steve and John explain why your content isn’t getting seen — and how to fix it with simple, smart changes that actually work.
🎙️ About Your Hosts:Steve and John aren’t just marketers — they’ve swung the hammers, run the saws, and eaten the drywall dust (not on purpose). Between them, they’ve rebuilt homes, designed 1,600 sq ft additions, renovated kitchens and bathrooms, and built decks that don’t wobble. They've even worked behind the scenes on HGTV.
But they’ve also spent the last 20 years in the marketing world — helping businesses tell better stories, land more clients, and actually look as professional online as they are in real life.
Now, they run Mongoose Blue — a marketing company built specifically for tradespeople, contractors, and blue-collar business owners who are too busy doing the work to figure out hashtags.
If you’ve got calluses and customers — but no time for content — this show’s for you.

002 - How to Get Better Clients Without Spending a Fortune on Ads

Tired of tire-kickers and price shoppers? In this episode, we share practical, low-cost ways to attract high-quality clients who respect your time and pay what you're worth.
🎙️ About Your Hosts:Steve and John aren’t just marketers — they’ve swung the hammers, run the saws, and eaten the drywall dust (not on purpose). Between them, they’ve rebuilt homes, designed 1,600 sq ft additions, renovated kitchens and bathrooms, and built decks that don’t wobble. They've even worked behind the scenes on HGTV.
But they’ve also spent the last 20 years in the marketing world — helping businesses tell better stories, land more clients, and actually look as professional online as they are in real life.
Now, they run Mongoose Blue — a marketing company built specifically for tradespeople, contractors, and blue-collar business owners who are too busy doing the work to figure out hashtags.
If you’ve got calluses and customers — but no time for content — this show’s for you.

001 - Does My Blue-Collar Business Need a Website If I Have Social Media?

Social Media platforms are rented space- they can change algorithms, shut down your page, or limit your reach at any time. Your website is owned real estate - you control the message, the experience, the data. 
🎙️ About Your Hosts:Steve and John aren’t just marketers — they’ve swung the hammers, run the saws, and eaten the drywall dust (not on purpose). Between them, they’ve rebuilt homes, designed 1,600 sq ft additions, renovated kitchens and bathrooms, and built decks that don’t wobble. They've even worked behind the scenes on HGTV.
But they’ve also spent the last 20 years in the marketing world — helping businesses tell better stories, land more clients, and actually look as professional online as they are in real life.
Now, they run Mongoose Blue — a marketing company built specifically for tradespeople, contractors, and blue-collar business owners who are too busy doing the work to figure out hashtags.
If you’ve got calluses and customers — but no time for content — this show’s for you.