Episodes
In this episode of Subcontractor Revolution, Shahn speaks with a member of Subcontractor Revolution as to what exactly Shahn has done for him and his business. From shifting his mindset to renegotiating with suppliers for outstanding debt, to adding huge P.O.’s for new work, and even the future of the company, now that they aren’t operating out of scarcity. Check Out My Free Training at: https://join.subcontractorrevolution.com
Published 11/18/19
In this episode of Subcontractor Revolution, Shahn discusses the simple ways you can end up having your business run you rather than the other way around. It’s easy to fall into a spot where we are hustling and working so much and so hard that the thing that was supposed to bring us freedom has actually become this monster that now consumes all of our time and money. Check Out My Free Training at: https://join.subcontractorrevolution.com
Published 11/11/19
In this episode of Subcontractor Revolution, Shahn discusses the 80/20 rule (the Pareto principle) and how you can use it to hone and laser focus your operation. Aim to spend all your time in this 20% portion of the marketplace, working for the top 20% of people spending 80% of the money, while only offering a hand full of things with very good margins. Your goal should be to invest as little time, energy and money as possible with the largest return. Check out the blog at:...
Published 11/04/19
In this episode of Subcontractor Revolution, Shahn discusses being a jack of all trades verses a specialist in one. If you could choose just one thing to do from here on out, what would it be? The better question is; why don’t you just do that one thing from here on out? Don’t get stuck playing the “hope and pray” or the “bid bid bid bid” games; come up with a proven process to systematically bring in new clients. Check out the blog at: https://shahnellis.com/blog1
Published 10/28/19
In this episode of Subcontractor Revolution, Shahn discusses taking home an extra $50k the easy way. There are two options for making more money. Option one is to do more work for more people. Option two is to raise prices. Option two is significantly easier and more effective. Check out the blog at: https://shahnellis.com/blog1
Published 10/21/19
In this episode of The Blue Collar Businessman, Shahn discusses the best business advice he ever received, and it may not be what you are thinking. If money can fix it, money isn’t the problem. Check out the blog at: https://shahnellis.com/blog1
Published 10/14/19
In this episode of The Blue Collar Businessman, Shahn discusses the number one reason why sub-contractors feel like they are grinding and grinding and grinding and feeling like they are never getting anywhere.  Check out the blog at: https://shahnellis.com/blog1
Published 10/07/19
In this episode of The Blue Collar Businessman, Shahn discusses What to do when you just want to burn it all down and how you can put simple daily practices in place to not end up in F**k It Town in the first place. You definitely do not want to miss out.
Published 09/30/19
In this episode of The Blue Collar Businessman, Shahn discusses The #1 Reason Subcontractors And Blue Collar Business Owners Struggle Year After Year. This one is full of golden nuggets. You definitely do not want to miss out.
Published 09/23/19
In this episode of The Blue Collar Businessman, Shahn discusses where he has been the last year,  what he has been up too, and what the future holds for The Blue Collar Businessman Pod Cast. You don’t want to miss this one. 
Published 09/16/19
Why is it called the Gap Map? Between your current reality and where you want to be, there is a gap. In the gap, you will have to become more to hit your targets. This is the void that you will have to jump into to do the work and will be uncomfortable to become more as a human being to achieve the targets you have set. Waking up earlier, to put yourself into a place of power, there is a process called The Core 4.
Published 10/22/18
In this episode of The Blue Collar Businessman, Shahn continues the process of the Gap Map and setting your first 90-day target. Getting your mindset clear on where you are and what you want is what will guide you to setting a target to get there; one your mind can wrap itself around and know that it can achieve.
Published 10/19/18
In this episode of The Blue Collar Businessman, getting clear where you want to be in a year will make your 90 day challenges more obtainable. You have to look up from the daily grind and get clear on what you want and where you want to be. Don't fall into the trap of listening to what the world thinks you should be doing; take time to focus on what you want your future to look like. F**k what the world wants.
Published 10/08/18
In this episode of The Blue Collar Businessman, Shahn discusses how implementing a following on Instagram helped propel forward to the clientele he desired. Being consistent and showing value and competency, he gained the trust and built the relationships with that one person who was already working with his ideal clients. With no investment other than his time, Shahn created several relationships that brought him over six figures a year with their projects.
Published 10/01/18
In this episode of The Blue Collar Businessman, Shahn discusses how implementing a following on Instagram helped propel forward to the clientele he desired. Being consistent and showing value and competency, he gained the trust and built the relationships with that one person who was already working with his ideal clients. With no investment other than his time, Shahn created several relationships that brought him over six figures a year with their projects.
Published 09/24/18
In this episode of The Blue Collar Businessman, Shahn discusses how a question that was asked of him several years ago, changed the trajectory of his life. Realizing what you want your life to look like and then figuring out who you have to become to make that happen is a defining moment. Stop racing to the bottom of your market, and rise to the top of your profession. Being diligent in the little things every day will propel you forward into who you want to become.
Published 09/17/18
In this episode of Blue Collar Businessman, Shahn is joined in the studio by his wife Brooke Ellis, who came to share with the listeners her experience being married to a Blue Collar Businessman and being a stepmom for the first time. With nothing to compare it too, Brooke was unaware of how Shahn was showing up or not as a husband or father. When Shahn became involved with Warrior, Brooke noticed that he was instantly taking better care of his body.
Published 09/10/18
In this episode of Blue Collar Businessman, Shahn is talking about how the blue-collar business owner can achieve balance in his life. Spending 80% of your time in your business you need to learn to manage the other 20% of your life. Changing your daily routine by devoting the first 2 hours to the Core 4 will cut the chaos of life down and help you to achieve balance in all 4 areas of your Body, Being, Balance, and Business. Become intentional and shift the lens that you see your life through.
Published 09/03/18
In this episode of Blue Collar Businessman, Shahn gets raw and real about how even with everything flowing along as it should, he still deals with the rollercoaster ride of feast and famine. Discovering your purpose by listening to the voice, will put you on a firm foundation that will stand the test of time. It's not easy to take that leap of faith, but the leap is worth it.
Published 08/27/18
In this episode of The Blue Collar Businessman, Shahn discusses how when you are continually working to make a profit but never getting paid, you will burn out. Adapting the mindset that the King needs to eat first, ensures that you will get paid and start working at a higher level. When you operate at the top people will expect more from you but will pay you for your performance. Life and business get a lot better with the price tag become less important than the results.
Published 08/20/18
In this episode of the Blue Collar Businessman, Shahn discusses how to be productive in your business you first need to have that conversation of power. Implementing a daily routine of creating power in your Body, Being, and Balance, will create the power you need to carry over into your Business. If you aren’t experiencing the results you think you should be, it's time to address the real issue. That issue is you.
Published 08/13/18
In this episode of the Blue Collar Businessman, Shahn has the conversation of Power with his listeners. Wasting money, time and years on self-help, business building, seminars, and books were good for the moment, but not sustainable. Getting rid of the lies of omission and moving towards freedom and liberation, so you can regain that power you leak, is critical. Don’t fall into the politically correct trap of lying about who and how you are.
Published 08/06/18
In this episode of the Blue Collar Businessman, Shahn has the conversation of Power with his listeners. Wasting money, time and years on self-help, business building, seminars, and books were good for the moment, but not sustainable. Getting rid of the lies of omission and moving towards freedom and liberation, so you can regain that power you leak, is critical. Don’t fall into the politically correct trap of lying about who and how you are. Get real with yourself first.
Published 07/30/18
In this origin episode, Shahn introduces himself to his listeners and shares with them a brief story of his journey that radically changed his life. Obtaining the keys to the Kingdom, with a roadmap and tools in hand, he has arrived at his destination of liberation. Take the first step, and meet the man.
Published 07/23/18