A sometimes serious but always humorous look at everyday life through the eyes of a baby boomer and his Gen Z grandson.
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"Right now, trans people face the unprecedented combination of political, social and physical violence--to the extent that when stories are told about our community, it is often through the lens of this violence,” says Imara Jones, host and creator of TransLash Podcast, Apple Podcasts’ Spotlight show for August 2022. “But the truth is that our lives are defined by so much more beyond hate. In almost every area of society, trans people are innovating, creating new futures and thriving- ...
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Plumbers, HVAC, Electricians, Garage Door, Pest Control and Roofers! This show is for you. Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week where will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https: ...
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Just Chat Podcast is an informative, smooth and entertaining mental wellness Podcast that's hosted by Content Producer and Creative Daniel Ngugi a.k.a Dannythestoryteller. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dannythestoryteller/subscribe Also support me here: https://anchor.fm/dannythestoryteller/subscribe Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dannythestoryteller/support
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Welcome to the Self Love Line Podcast! What are we? 1. A space to send inquires regarding your own self care! >> theselfloveline@gmail.com << 2. A platform to learn about specific holistic modalities and the life path associated with practicing them. 3. An inspiration for your own self care technology. Thank you to our sponsors Sacred Roots Holistic Healing Center and Panacea Holistic Institute in Long Beach California. A collective committed to nurturing wellness in all beings. Support this ...
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Interviews of interesting people, learn from their journeys' from childhood to success, from Professional Racecar drivers, Olympians, to billionaire CEO’s to contemporary thinkers. Insight into how interesting people arrange their lives to live their dreams.
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In the last few days of the 2024 presidential campaign, Imara breaks down the ways that trans issues have taken center stage this election season. She’s joined by journalist and Them.us contributing writer Samantha Riedel to dissect Trump’s escalating rhetoric, from his “Kamala for they/them” ad to the fusion of anti-immigrant and anti-trans messag…
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#47: America's Finest Part 1
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Veteran's Day is right around the corner so we pay tribute to the members of the armed forces. We're joined by GT's son and Daniel's uncle Austin and his fiancee Jordan from Florida who are both Veteran's. We discuss what it was like going into the military and what effect it's had on their life. Please join us in honoring our Veteran's on November…
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The $0 to $75M Story of Aaron Gaynor's Eco Plumbers
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BlueCollar.CEO – Aaron Gaynor is the Founder and CEO of Eco Plumbers, which recently expanded to include heating, cooling, and electrical services. After his first contracting company collapsed during the 2007 financial crisis, he trained in green plumbing techniques and built a plumbing company using innovative products like tankless water heaters…
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TransLash Presents: No Such Thing As A Lone Wolf
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In Episode 3 of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine, Imara Jones explores how paramilitary groups like Patriot Front are modernizing and intensifying their anti-LGBTQ tactics. Working in tandem with local politicians, right-wing think tanks, and influential online actors like Libs of Tik-Tok, these groups are radicalizing American politics from the ground …
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TransLash Presents: Patriot Front and the Rise of Localized Anti-LGBTQ Violence
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In Episode 2 of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine, Imara Jones explores how paramilitary groups like Patriot Front are modernizing and intensifying their anti-LGBTQ tactics. Working in tandem with local politicians, right-wing think tanks, and influential online actors like Libs of Tik-Tok, these groups are radicalizing American politics from the ground …
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TransLash Presents: The Proud Boys’ Anti-Trans Playbook to End Democracy
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In Episode 1 of a new season of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine, discover how far-right militias have shifted their focus from assaulting the U.S. Capitol to targeting drag shows and LGBTQ events. As host Imara Jones examines this troubling pivot, find out how right-wing paramilitary groups like the Proud Boys are intertwined with Republican politician…
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The State of the Race with Eugene Daniels
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With less than two weeks until Election Day, Imara breaks down the latest election news with White House Correspondent and POLITICO reporter Eugene Daniels. They explore how the Trump team is already sowing doubt about the election outcome, why they’re investing millions in anti-trans ads, and the Harris’ campaign’s concerns about the Arab American…
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Turn Your Call Center Into a Profit Center With Brigham Dickinson
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BlueCollar.CEO – Brigham Dickinson is the Founder and President of Power Selling Pros, a leader in customer service and call handler training. As a CSR coach, he has coached over 900 CSRs in the US, Canada, and Australia. Brigham is also the author of Pattern for Excellence, Something to Give, and Patterned after Excellence. In this episode, Ryan a…
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From the Wild to the World Stage: The Unorthodox Journey of Cyclist SVEIN TUFT
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Svein Tuft is the guest this week, coming off of winning the Buckshot 400 and the Epic 1000, we go back to Svein's childhood in BC, leaving home at an early age on his bike, to mountain climb, riding his bike to Alaska and down to Mexico living hand to mouth. His Unorthodox "training" lead to road races in north America and ultimatly to race bikes …
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Sarah McBride broke barriers when she became the first openly trans state senator in the country in 2021. Now, she’s looking to make history again as the first out trans person elected to Congress. On today’s episode, Imara welcomes Sarah back on the show to talk about her expected win in November. The two discuss her time serving Delaware's First …
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The Importance of Celebrating Wins With Your Team With Chris Koch
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BlueCollar.CEO – Chris Koch is a Head Coach and Trainer at BDR (Business Development Resources), a premier provider of business training and coaching services. He coaches and consults HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other home service contractors. With over 25 years of HVAC and plumbing industry experience, Chris founded a startup, completed two ac…
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Project 2025 and Trans People
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Project 2025 has become a surprising focal point of the U.S. presidential race. But who exactly is behind it, and why are they targeting trans rights? To help break down this radical plan for reshaping American life, Imara talks with two experts who have been tracking the policy and politics of Project 2025. First, she’s joined by ProPublica invest…
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From Blue Collar to Big Impact: Rooter Hero’s Rise With John Akhoian
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BlueCollar.CEO – John Akhoian is the Founder and CEO of Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, where certified, licensed, and insured plumbers use state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and repair maintenance issues. He is also the author of Creating 99 Millionaires and The Secret to Real Wealth. In the latest episode, Ryan and John discuss how the simple ac…
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As we near the one year anniversary of October 7th, Imara reflects on how the war in Gaza has impacted election politics in the United States. First, she’s joined by a spokesperson for the Uncommitted National Movement, June Rose, who shares their experience as an uncommitted DNC delegate, how their Jewish identity shapes their commitment to Palest…
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Introducing The Anti-Trans Hate Machine: Paramilitary Groups Stoke Political Violence
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In this gripping season of the Anti-Trans Hate Machine, host Imara Jones examines the disturbing links between the rise of political violence in America, far-right paramilitary groups, and anti-trans hate. Join us as we show how far-right militias, by redirecting their focus after the January 6 insurrection to attacking drag shows and LGBTQ events,…
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Use Financing Options to Grow Your Revenue With Richard Willard
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BlueCollar.CEO – Richard Willard is the Vice President of Customer Success at Authority Brands, which includes 16 leading home service franchisors, including BuyMax, a company that provides buying rights, networking, and exclusive products to home service businesses. Richard is also the VP of Customer Success at BuyFin, a consumer financing company…
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We're joined once again by Miss Emma as we talk about her & Daniel's recent homecoming dance and how it almost didn't happen. GT wonders if he's in the twilight zone and ponders how things sure have changed. Daniel wants to be free ranged and GT goes off on brown people in this episodes Get Off My Lawn segment.…
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#45: Don't Turn That Channel Part 2
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We're back from a short break and are joined by Miss Emma as we reveal our top 10 favorite movies. We discover Disney is up to some shady stuff and talk about human anatomy.Av GT and Daniel
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Mental Health and the 2024 Elections
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As the countdown to Election Day continues, the stress and uncertainty of U.S. politics can impact our wellbeing in some major ways. So how do we manage our own mental health and support others until November 5 and beyond? Imara asks two mental health professionals about their favorite strategies and frameworks for building emotional resilience and…
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Leading Through Chaos: Reimagining a Plumbing Business With Mary Geiger
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BlueCollar.CEO – Mary Geiger is the Owner and President of All About the Pipes Plumbing, an award-winning plumbing contractor in Charlotte, NC. After working as an accountant for her ex-husband’s HVAC business, she founded All About the Pipes in 2017. Mary also volunteers for various charitable organizations for those less fortunate. In today’s epi…
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Cultivating Success: The Power of People in Home Services With Ryan Matthews
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BlueCollar.CEO – Ryan Matthews is the Owner of MyGuy Plumbing & Drain, a family-owned and operated residential plumbing company in Toms River, NJ. He has been providing high-quality plumbing and HVAC services to residential and commercial clients since 2018. With a master plumbing license and over 10 years of experience in the field, Ryan installs,…
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As attacks on trans people continue to escalate across the country, standing up for our rights is more important than ever. This week, Imara talks with two people who are fighting back in two states with some of the harshest anti-trans laws. First, she’s joined by Executive Director of the Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT), Emmett Schel…
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From Slinging Pizzas to Slinging HVAC Systems With Junior Marte
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BlueCollar.CEO – Junior Marte is the Owner of Hamptons Air, a leading provider of HVAC services in the Hamptons, New York. With over 20 years of industry experience, Junior and his team have built a reputation for delivering reliable and high-quality heating and cooling services to clients. He began working at his dad’s pizza shop before transition…
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#44: Don't Turn That Channel Part One
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GT & Daniel discuss their top 10 favorite TV shows. Plans are made to make an adult version of Scooby Doo and how the legacy of Doctor Who was destroyed in about 5 minutes by the BBC.Av GT and Daniel
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We're back from a multi-week break. GT & Daniel take the Myers Brigg test to find out what type of personality they have. The results are surprising. GT tells the story of how he suffered a traumatic brain injury. OUCH!Av GT and Daniel
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From 8 Trucks to 8 Figures in 8 Years
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John Wilson is the President of Wilson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electric, the second-largest home services provider in Northeast Ohio. He has grown the company to $26 million in revenue in eight years. John is also the host of the Owned & Operated podcast, which shares growth stories of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC companies. Follow John o…
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Replay: Trans Family Child Separation
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Over the past couple of years, Republicans in Texas and Florida have pursued a devastating new line of attack against trans youth: separating them from their supportive parents. In this episode replay from last spring, Imara discusses the politics and consequences of these family separation efforts with two people working on the frontlines. First, …
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Fleet Cards Reimagined: The Coast Pay Revolution With Daniel Simon
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BlueCollar.CEO – Daniel Simon is the Founder and CEO of Coast, a fleet card and expense management platform. As a venture-backed entrepreneur and C-suite executive, he co-founded Bread, a data-driven tech payments company that was acquired by Alliance Data Systems. Daniel focuses on building effective products and high-performing teams. In today’s …
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It’s the final day of the Democratic National Convention, and Imara has been on the ground in Chicago reporting on this historic event. As Kamala Harris accepts the party’s nomination, Imara takes a close look at what we’ve learned about her campaign this week. She’s joined by Chief Correspondent for MSNBC, Ali Velshi, who breaks down Kamala Harris…
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Andrew Manning’s Insane Secret of Success
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BlueCollar.CEO – Andrew Manning is the Owner of Backup Plumbing in La Grange, Kentucky. As a master plumber, he has spent the past six years scaling his business from the ground up. In this episode, Ryan and Andrew talk about Andrew’s best-kept secret to business growth. Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, mor…
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After an unprecedented shake up in the presidential race, the Democratic National Convention begins today in Chicago. To kick off TransLash Media’s on-the-ground, daily coverage of this historic occasion, we’re sharing an episode of our premium, political show The Mess: Imara’s Guide to Our Political Hellscape. It features an insightful conversatio…
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#42: How To Solve World Hunger
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GT is flying solo on this one. He takes a look at some his favorite comedians and samples some of their material for your enjoyment. This episode is guaranteed to make you laugh or your money back.Av GT and Daniel
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Imara takes a look at the joys and complications of travel for the trans community in this fan favorite episode from last summer. First, she’s joined by Nala Touissant, founder of Reuniting of African Descendants (ROAD), who discusses her work facilitating healing and connection between trans and queer people across the African Diaspora, and the ma…
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From Plumber to CEO: The Bizzy-B Story With Lance Ford
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BlueCollar.CEO – Lance Ford is the Owner of Bizzy-B Plumbing, an award-winning residential plumbing service company. With over 18 years of experience in the plumbing industry, he served an apprenticeship for five years before becoming a CEO. In this week’s episode, Ryan and Lance discuss how Lance transitioned from a plumber to a CEO. Blue Collar C…
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As Daniel is about to turn 17 we take a stroll down memory lane of his first 16 years. In this episode's segment of Get Off My Lawn we talk about how DC ruined the new Batman cartoon, Caped Crusader for GT. We also discuss one of the lowest things a human can do, stolen valor.Av GT and Daniel
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GT's twitter account is on fire. What did he say? Miss Emma provides a set of questions for the episode. We try to figure out if we're really living or slowly dying. It gets deep like that. In this episode's Get Off My Lawn segment, we rant about automated phones used by businesses, because....my call is so important to them.…
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Multi-Generational Impact With Curtis Duncan
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BlueCollar.CEO – Curtis Duncan is the Owner and CEO of Quality Home HVAC, a family-owned company specializing in residential service and dual-fuel heat pump installations. Curtis and his wife Candace have propelled the company to over 60% year-over-year growth. Having transitioned from digital marketing and sales, he brings a unique perspective to …
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#39: Johnny Michell, the legendary songwriter
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We play a game called Odd On Out. GT discovers that general knowledge questions are not about generals and that he sucks at geography. Daniel provides comedy relief as he reads questions. Gt & Daniel make a plea to voters in the Get Off My Lawn segment. We have a surprise ending song so make sure you listen and try not to cry.…
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9 years ago the World's greatest rock band, Rush played their last live show in Los Angeles. GT tells how the band and their relationship with a certain author changed his life. In this weeks, 'Get Off My Lawn' segment, we ask the simple question. WTF is going on with the Olympics?Av GT and Daniel
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The 2024 elections are only three months away, and turning up at the polls is critical. But the complex landscape of voter ID laws across the U.S. can make voting a challenge. This week, Imara takes a look at the proliferation of these laws, and the potential disenfranchisement of trans voters whose name, gender markers, and appearance may not matc…
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Seizing the American Dream: How to Build a Home Service Empire With Obed Guzman
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BlueCollar.CEO – Obed Guzman is the Owner and CEO of Alma HVAC Inc., a premier provider of HVAC solutions for commercial buildings. As a first-generation immigrant from Mexico, Obed and his wife Alma moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, and founded Alma HVAC Inc. to give back to the community. As a senior HVAC technician, he has over 25 years of exp…
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#37: The Tale of The Traveling Pants
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Daniel tells us how he survived the big summer storm of 2024 and why he would never survive in a world without gadgets. We play a clip from the 1976 movie, "Network" that is just as relevant today as it was back then. GT tells some stories about past girlfriends and how he gave away his pants. We introduce a new segment called 'Get Off My Lawn'.…
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WTF is up with GT's T shirt? Daniel tells the tale of the life and times of Harold Camping who got the end of times wrong, not once, not twice, but three times. He sucks at math. We also hear from Joe Biden as he says farewell to the American people. We're gonna miss you Joe.Av GT and Daniel
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3 Ways to Refocus Your Business on Your Greatest Asset: The Technician With Aaron Salow
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BlueCollar.CEO – Aaron Salow is the Founder and CEO of XOi Technologies, a digital field service tool for the trades industry. He founded the company to close the gap in skilled trades workers, fostering rapid growth for businesses. Inspired by his father’s career in the blue-collar industry, Aaron has worked as an entrepreneur and employee in manu…
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GT says he went to high school with Joe Rogan. We discuss what really happened to the space shuttle Columbia and we find out what GrannyCon is and what it means when you have a bad case of the fralls. GT reveals his theory on how video games are created. R.I.P. Redbox.Av GT and Daniel
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The Radical Politics of Christian Zionism
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With the Republican National Convention underway, Imara takes a closer look at the rise of Christian Zionist ideas within the G.O.P. First, she’s joined by writer Aidan Orly who unpacks the biblical and political origins of Christian Zionism. They explain how and why Israeli politicians are allying with conservative Christian Zionists in the United…
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BlueCollar.CEO – Dave MacDonald is the Owner and Founder of Better Together Group, a group of staffing companies that provide specialized recruiting services for clients and personalized services for job-seekers. The companies include Revolution Staffing, Essential Staffing, and Help Unlimited, each serving specialized markets and demographics. In …
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WE'RE BACK!!! Daniel and GT return after a brief break from podcasting. We discuss The Batman movie and why GT still doesn't like it. We award Donald Trump with 'The Luckiest Man Alive' award and Daniel shares his favorite pizza toppings and a whole lot more.Av GT and Daniel
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How Changing Your Mindset Can Grow Your Business
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BlueCollar.CEO – Sandy Papavero is the Director of Sales and Marketing at CEO Warrior, a membership dedicated to teaching plumbers, electricians, contractors, and HVAC technicians to lead and scale their businesses. As a certified life coach, visionary entrepreneur, and hypnotherapist specializing in T.I.M.E techniques, Sandy works with professiona…
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