Ryan Jones was born in St. Louis, MO, to a family of stonemasons and craftsmen. He didn’t just master the art of stone, brick, block, slab, and tile from his father; he also adopted his work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. His success has been forged through both personal and professional losses and wins, giving him the skills and mindset necessary to single-handedly create Set n Stone Tile & Marble in Las Vegas, NV.
Ryan operates the multi-million-dollar company the same way he lives his life — with accountability, dignity, compassion, and respect. His motto is simple: “Do it the right way, not the easy way.” This philosophy is the reason Set n Stone Tile & Marble has become one of the most reputable tile companies in the industry. Trusted by both residential and commercial clients, the company consistently receives 5-star reviews and transforms clients into lifelong advocates of its work. In just a few short years, both Set n Stone Tile & Marble and Ryan Jones have become synonymous with excellence. And he’s just getting started.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- That mastering traditional craftsmanship can be transformed into a scalable modern construction business model.
- How building accountability-driven leadership creates long-term trust and repeat clients in competitive construction industries.
- Why resilience through personal and professional setbacks becomes the foundation for lasting entrepreneurial success.
- That doing things the right way over the easy way builds premium industry reputation.
- How always setting high quality standards will turn residential and commercial clients into lifelong brand advocates.
- Why family-rooted craftsmanship values can shape a multi-million dollar construction enterprise success system framework.
- That combining technical skill with entrepreneurial mindset enables rapid business growth and scalability success.
- How reputation built on integrity and respect leads to consistent five-star client reviews ratings.
- That consistent, disciplined high-quality craftsmanship can turn a local contractor into a market leader.
about the show
Behind every job site, every finished build, and every completed project…
there’s a contractor who made it happen.
“Blue Collar America” is a cinematic docuseries that spotlights the operators building the real world — the general contractors, trade experts, and construction leaders turning plans into reality through skill, leadership, and execution.
Each episode takes viewers inside the journey of a successful contractor, revealing how they win jobs, manage crews, solve problems under pressure, and scale in one of the toughest industries.
From residential builds to commercial projects and specialized trades, this series showcases what it truly takes to deliver results — on time, on budget, and at scale.
This is about the men and women who show up early, stay late, and get the job done.
Built project by project.
Crew by crew.
Contract by contract.
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