Arts & Seizures is Heritage Radio’s rogue child, a rambunctious, unfiltered talk and variety show featuring a wide range of high-minded miscreants and rock’n’roll outlaws. Guests include dipsomaniac journalists and James Beard-award winners, comedians, art stars, pro wrestlers, punk rockers, and rule breakers of every stripe. Hosted by notorious author, X-rated raconteur, and internationally known provocateur Mike Edison, Arts & Seizures is indeed the “Fastest Half-Hour on the Internet Today.”
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The Main Course was the first show to ever debut on Heritage Radio Network (HRN) back in April 2009 and the first show to reach 200 episodes! Now called The Main Course O.G., its original host and HRN founder, Patrick Martins is joined by Emily Pearson of Heritage Foods, Brandon Hoy owner of Roberta’s and author/musician-in-residence, Mike Edison. Each week special guests join the panel to discuss entertaining topics of the moment in a no-holds-barred roundtable format that will surely make ...
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Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon
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Thomas Edison said, "Genius is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration." This show interviews hard-working construction company owners and executives who share their wisdom, perspectives, and lessons learned from decades of experience bidding, planning, and building profitable projects. Topics include leadership, strategic planning, conflict resolution, niche identification, succession planning, talent management, business development, and business growth. Industry expert, Eric Anderton also shares ...
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Lee Krevat, CEO of Krevat Energy Innovations, sits down with leaders in the fight to mitigate climate change to discuss what they do, what drives them, and their visions for the future!
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“As you see, we’re flying over an island. A city. A particular city. And this is a story of a number of people, and a story also of the city itself.” That’s from the opening voice-over of the 1948 movie The Naked City, which was a very big deal when it was made, because it was a rare studio film that was shot entirely, lock stock and barrel, on the streets of New York City. You see, the American motion picture industry began in New York, at the end of the 19th century – Thomas Edison and oth ...
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Episode 128: Mike Edison Talks “Wrestling Journalism”
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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #128 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, one of Brian’s most popular guests–author, editor and musician Mike Edison–returns to the show to discuss the strange phenomenon known as “wrestling journalism”. From the days of the kayfabe magazines right up to the head-scratching “press sc…
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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #131 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Toronto promoter Mike Clark makes his return to the podcast! Mike was a member of the Jack Tunney Toronto wrestling office during the WWF’s national expansion, and has lots more memories to share. Plus, he’s got a new nostalgia show happening…
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Netflix Culture - The Best Work of Our Lives
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One of the most unique things about being human is that we keep learning new things every day. Everywhere we look, there’s knowledge about something we haven’t heard but might be important to our existence. As we continue this path to knowledge, we might meet the most unique cultures that stand as a beacon of light that guides us and offers us the …
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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #130 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by wrestling critic/historian and lifelong fan, Verb Abrams! He’s the author of a recent Slam Wrestling piece on the phenomenon of 1960s wrestling sensation Ted Boy Marino, the biggest wrestling star in the history of Brazil, …
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The world constantly changes with new technologies. They proceed with providing better versions of the existing technologies. 3D printing is one of those technologies that continues to grow and change the world with each footstep. In this episode of the Construction Genius Podcast, we’ve got to have the most intriguing conversation about 3D printin…
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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #129 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes to the show Herb Gerwig, the son of Killer Karl Kox! Herb discusses the life and legacy of his dad, one of the most accomplished and respected wrestlers of the heyday of the territorial era. No one could get heat like the Kille…
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Modest but Mighty: The Realistic Path to Electric Vehicle Adoption in Construction
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This week on the Construction Genius Podcast, we are having a quick sneak peek into the world of electrical machinery where we discuss the cost difference between electric vehicles and diesel machinery, the replacement and application process, environmental concerns about lithium mining and its current progress, the involvement of heavy machinery i…
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Synchronicity: The Power of Integrating Form and Function in Construction with Hans Lorei
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This week on the Construction Genius Podcast, we are joined by Hans Lorei, a designer based in the Nashville Metropolitan Area. In this conversation, we bring you a glimpse of the designer world where we discuss commercial and residential spaces, the key elements of a great space, the unique kinship between music and design, and many more topics re…
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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #127 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by independent wrestler “The Cure” Lucas Chase! In addition to being a student of Dustin Rhodes, Lucas is a student of the history of the business, and is here to discuss that history from the point of view of someone who appl…
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Carrots Over Sticks: How to Incentivize Labor to Hit Budget and Schedule
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In this episode of Construction Genius Podcast, We take a close look into the mind behind yet another thriving industry expert, Michael Fortinberry, co-founder and COO at Protiv. Throughout the conversation, we discuss the connection between motivation and brain, communication and teamwork, the pillars of successful company culture, incentives and …
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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #126 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s time to go back to the message board days this week, as Brian welcomes to the show Vince Fahey, creator and founder of Kayfabe Memories! Brian talks with Vince about the creation of legacy of this unique site, which brought so many fans of old-scho…
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Constructing Success: Ryce Elliott's Blueprint for Leadership and Life Beyond the Build
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In this episode of Construction Genius Podcast, we explore another inspiring career journey of someone who spent most of their life in the construction industry and possesses a wide range of expertise and knowledge of it. We discuss how you should make clear communication happen between generations, how you should give people opportunities to make …
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Episode 125: Vandal Drummond Returns
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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for the 125th episode of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! Argentina’s bizarre and wonderful Titanes en el Ring! The wild and wacky world of wrestling in Southern California! The beautiful legacy of classic lucha libre! All that and so much more are on tap as we welcome back the inimitable and unforgettabl…
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Balancing Act: Navigating Construction Risks and Exploring AI's Role and Limits
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This week on the Construction Genius Podcast, we explore the risk aspects of projects in the construction world, where the contractors have to be extra vigilant on the first 100 pages of a tender specification document, and how AI can help you make the process easier with our guest, Melvin Newman. Melvin Newman is the President/CTO of PataBid Tende…
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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #124 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! What’s it like to be married to someone who won’t shut up about Frank Gotch and Baron Mikel Scicluna? Who uses the Mid-South theme song to lull the baby back to sleep? Find out this week, when Brian sits down for a talk with the best sport of all good s…
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Hiring in Construction: 6 Myths Debunked & Modern Strategies with Paul Sanneman
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In this episode of the Construction Genius Podcast, we try to look beyond the surface of the hiring process, where people get into trouble for certain beliefs that hold no validity in modern times. We make sure you get a thorough knowledge of the process of hiring with the newest technologies with Paul Sanneman. Paul Sanneman is the founder of Drea…
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Episode 123: WWE Employee Roundtable 2
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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #123 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! Join Brian this week for his second roundtable of former WWE employees. Johnny “Photo” Giamundo, former head photographer; Melissa Costabile of Publications; and Dave Barry of Creative Services sit down to discuss their unique memories and perspectives …
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A Guide to Strategic Planning with Chad Prinkey
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In this episode of Construction Genius Podcast, we explore the ins and outs of strategic planning, where organizations tend to make decisions about their organizational growth and how to get there. We see to it that you understand the importance of owners on clarity, honesty about your financial goals, the flaws of owners that need to be remedied, …
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Elizabeth Cook, Vice President of Technical Strategy, The Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC) - Episode 156
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Elizabeth Cook, Vice President of Technical Strategy at The Association of Edison Illuminating Companies and the host of the Grid Mod Pod, a podcast featuring conversations with electric power executives and experts about the future of the electric grid.By Lee Krevat
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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #122 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by legendary ring announcer, David Penzer! David has a new book out about his years in WCW, Sitting Ringside. He talks about that, plus growing up on Florida and Georgia wrestling, the ill-fated WWF/WCW invasion, meeting Howar…
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From Pain to Profit: Making Your Business a Joyful Success with Mike Paton
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Delving headfirst into the entrepreneurial world, where people struggle with maintaining passion, Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®) and mistakes, trust issues vs. performance issues, being a great leader and a manager, and creating change rather than waiting for it to happen. Let’s take a careful look beyond the surface of the entrepreneuria…
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Episode 121: From the Archives – Rowdy Roddy Piper, Part 2
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“Why am I still alive? A question I ask myself a lot… God takes care of fools and babies.” We go back into the archives this week for part 2 of Brian’s July 2006 interview with Roddy Piper! Turn back the clock and hear Roddy talk about the infamous Lord Alfred Hayes rib, the making … Continue reading Episode 121: From the Archives – Rowdy Roddy Pip…
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AI Assistants In Construction: Enhancing Efficiency And Creativity
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How can you reduce the amount of time it takes to do a takeoff from two days to 20 minutes? In today’s discussion, let’s open our windows towards the future where AI Assistants can make most impossible things to do become possible to do. In this episode, Marty Cornish, the founder and CEO of Workpack, shares the value of AI Assistants in the constr…
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Episode 120: From the Archives – Rowdy Roddy Piper, Part 1
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“If you have any creativity in you, and you have enough balls, there’s nothing that you can’t do in that squared circle… And that’s freedom.” In the summer of 2006, Brian went to a warehouse in Utica, New York and spent two hours interviewing Roddy Piper. We go back into the archives this week for … Continue reading Episode 120: From the Archives –…
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The 4th Paradigm Of Construction Scheduling
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Today’s guest is the founder of ALICE Technologies, who obtained his PH.D. in artificial intelligence applications for construction as a Charles H. Leavell fellow at Stanford University. René Morkos identifies the four paradigms of construction scheduling and talks about how ALICE Technologies built the Fourth Paradigm. He also explains how the 4th…
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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #119 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with @BrianRSolomon! This week, Brian is joined by Brad Balukjian, author of The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of WrestleMania! Brad discusses his interesting new book on the early years of Vince McMahon’s WWF and the wrestlers who took … Continue reading Episode 119: …
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Capital College And Career Academy: The Future Of Construction Education Is Here
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2023 was a significant year for the educational sphere. Today, we get a future glimpse of construction education with the Founder and Director of Capital College & Career Academy, Kevin Dobson. In this episode, he brings some of his freshmen students who share experiences on studying construction and provide feedback on their ongoing classes. As th…
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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #118 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by Arcadian Vanguard’s very own Lou Kipilman! Join Brian and Lou for a conversation that wanders everywhere. Hollywood voiceover legends! San Francisco wrestling history! NWA World Champion Harley Race in the WWF! Samoans! … C…
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Sales Management That Works: How to Sell in a World that Never Stops Changing
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Welcome to Construction Genius. Today's guest is Frank Cespedes, a Harvard Business School professor and former managing partner at a Professional Services firm. With extensive experience in go-to-market strategy globally, he's also contributed to prestigious publications like Harvard Business Review and the Wall Street Journal. Frank joins the sho…
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Gunars Valkirs, CEO, Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate - Episode 155
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Gunars Valkirs, CEO of Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate. My #1 favorite chocolate of all time! And it's green! Will dark brown, but... powered by an off-grid microgrid supplying over 99% renewable energy.By Lee Krevat
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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #117 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by the accomplished wrestling promoter and historian, Matt Farmer! Join Brian and Matt for a discussion of old school vs. new school, WWF vs. NWA, the life of a wrestling researcher, Singapore, the … Continue reading Episode 1…
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The Game Plan: Leadership Lessons From The Field To The Office With Les O’Hara
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Managing a business team is pretty much like handling a sports team. That’s why former football coach Les O’Hara now applies his game plan on the field to creating high-performing professional teams. Joining Eric Anderton, he shares how he applies football concepts and lessons to the construction business, which results in better teamwork and highl…
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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #116 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by wrestling reporter and interviewer, Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s own Candace Cordelia! Join Brian and Candace for a discussion of PWI, wrestling reality shows, women’s wrestling, early 2000s fandom, life on the red carpet … …
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From Bid To Build: Revolutionizing Construction Through Strategic Process Management With Moustafa Moursy
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Process improvement holds significant potential for enhancing the profitability of your construction business, and the cherry on top is that it is where you have the most amount of control. Join Eric Anderton and guest, Moustafa Moursy of Push Analytics, as they explore the fundamental concepts of strategic process management and how they can revol…
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Episode 115: Whipdog & Mr. Joe Walker
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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #115 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by DeSean “Whipdog” Whipple and Mr. Joe Walker of the Wrestling Heroes and Insiders Podcast! It’s an in-depth three-man panel talking about everything from the ins and outs of wrestling journalism, to hip-hop … Continue readin…
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Beyond Aesthetics: How Great Design Shapes And Transforms The Built Environment With Blima Ehrentreu
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A good construction project is not just about the looks. It goes beyond aesthetics, strategically marrying form and function together. Eric Anderton sits down with Blima Ehrentreu, Founder/CEO of The Designers Group, to discuss the transformative power of a purpose-driven design. She discusses the major differences between good and bad designs, as …
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Episode 114: WWE Employee Roundtable
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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #114 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! In honor of WrestleMania week, and in light of recent discussions of WWE corporate culture, Brian has put together a roundtable of former WWE employees. Brian and his guests, former head of security Jimmy Noonan, former creative director … Continue read…
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Brick By Digital Brick: A Construction CEO’s Guide To Building A Strong Social Media Foundation With Emma Tessler
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Having a strong presence on social media isn’t just about physical structures, but about creating genuine connections that set the groundwork for success in the digital era. In this episode, we have Emma Tessler, founder of Ninety Five Media, reveal the construction CEO’s guide to building a strong social media foundation. Discover why diversifying…
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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #113 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by vintage wrestling footage curator extraordinaire, Kris P. Lettuce! The proprietor of Armstrong Alley on YouTube and the keeper of the best wrestling Google Drive in existence, the elusive Mr. Lettuce joins Brian … Continue …
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A Blueprint For The Future: Navigating AI's Role In Revolutionizing Construction With Daniel Hewson
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As we enter an age of rapid digital transformation, we can no longer hold off AI from entering the way we do our business. Construction is not an exception. How do we navigate this AI revolution? In this episode, Eric Anderton is with Daniel Hewson, the data capability manager at Elecosoft where he oversees the development of overall data and AI st…
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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #112 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by Portland Wrestling historian, Mike Rodgers! Recipient of the 2019 Jim Melby Award from the Cauliflower Alley Club, Mike is the author of such books as The Encyclopedia of Portland Wrestlers, Katie Bar … Continue reading Epi…
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Building A Strong Team With Scalable Processes And Direct Communication With Sean Hamilton
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Building a powerhouse team begins with clear communication, scalable processes, and the courage to address challenges head-on. Build not just a team, but a legacy of success through direct and effective leadership. In this episode, we have Sean Hamilton to discuss how to build a strong team, with scalable processes and direct communication. From de…
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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #111 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by Colin Hunter, the man behind Kayfabe News! Colin has also spent time as a wrestling referee, and created the documentary, The Ref Didn’t See It. We chat about everything from the importance … Continue reading Episode 111: C…
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Whit Fulton, CEO, ConnectDER - Episode 154
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Whit Fulton, CEO, ConnectDER. Focused on enabling anyone to connect solar panels or EV chargers to their home in minutes, at a fraction of the typical time and cost, with no electrical upgrade required. Recorded LIVE at DistribuTECH International.By Lee Krevat
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Bentleys And Helicopters: A Wild Ride From Carpenter To CEO With Charlie Fitzgibbon
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A carpenter becoming a CEO shows how resilience, ambition, and staying true to one's purpose can lead to transformation. In this episode, we have Charlie Fitzgibbon, a former school-goer who initially didn't want to go, who now works as a carpenter and runs a successful construction company, Edinburgh Construction. Today, he shares his journey with…
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Episode 110: Mike Sempervive Remembers Ole Anderson
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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #110 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined once again by Mike Sempervive to remember the life, career and legacy of Ole Anderson. Mike has done extension work commemorating the legacy of Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast and elsewhere, and he and Brian … Continue readi…
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Avoid Boeing Blunders: How To Use Systems Thinking To Identify And Eliminate Quality Issues With Matthew Kleiman
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In the construction landscape, quality is not a luxury but a necessity for you to have an edge against your competitors. Prioritizing your quality brings a multitude of benefits to your business and customers. In this episode, Matthew Kleiman, the co-founder & CEO of Cumulus Digital Systems, explains how construction business owners use systems thi…
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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #109 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by his former WWE Publications colleague Melissa Costabile for a trip back to Titan Tower! Melissa has loads of amusing tales and anecdotes from her days in Stamford, so listen in as she … Continue reading Episode 109: Melissa…
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How To Overcome Schedule Delays Through Understanding, Discipline, And Communication With Michael Pink
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Time is money, and it is a non-renewable resource. Due to mismanagement with our schedules, it costs us so much in our business. But why do people struggle so much in managing schedules to complete a job on time? In this episode, Michael Pink, Chief Executive Officer of SmartPM, talks about the key to overcoming construction schedule delays. He als…
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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #108 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian is joined by longtime pro wrestling journalist, author and historian, Steve Johnson! Listen in for a conversation on the inner workings of the craft of writing wrestling books, not to mention a dip into history … Continue reading Episod…
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