The reality is, we’re already enlightened. It’s only as we face obstacles, stress and our own messiness that we start to forget it. This is a show about how to believe in yourself again, told by a community of Buddhists doing it everyday, and changing the world along the way. Hosted by Cassidy Bradford, each week you’ll hear an honest conversation about real life and how to tap into your Buddhability. From relationships and dream jobs to lessons from psychology and activism, subscribe to Bud ...
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Welcome to The Successful Contractor Podcast, Powered by CertainPath. A show for residential contractors about residential contractors… We chronicle business journeys, share insights, and celebrate successes in this wonderful industry.
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Welcome to Fast and Finance! This podcast is designed for everyday, normal people just looking to improve their personal wealth management and expand their knowledge on the markets. We'll cover all the basic concepts so you have a strong base knowledge before we dive into anything more specific. Wealth management is a concept that is overlooked in many school systems, and we're here to change that! Please send us your questions to: patrick.mccrindle@lpl.com - Securities offered through LPL F ...
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A family rift. Debt. Finding a career you love. Heartbreak. Tap into 3,000 years of Buddhist wisdom to find real solutions to life’s problems. Journalist Jihii Jolly explores her own Nichiren Buddhist community through the lives of everyday people—mechanics, CEOs, mothers, artists—who are applying the teachings of Buddhism to win over their most aggravating problems. Jihii has written for The New York Times and The Atlantic, and is a member of the Buddhist community Soka Gakkai International ...
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The Saskatchewan politics podcast with Murray Mandryk and Arthur White-Crummey.
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At the Convergence of HPC, AI and Quantum
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Nam-myoho-renge-kyo! Welcome to "Your Inner Buddha". The podcast that helps to light the way to inner peace. My name is Seth Witte, and I’d spent my entire life as an artist, searching for a fountain of peace that would allow me to create, void of stress and drama. With the help of Nichiren Buddhism, I've come to realize that what I'd been searching for was already within me. And now I'd like to share with you what I’ve learned, and am still learning, along the way, to help you find Your Inn ...
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Rejection Helped Me Become a Published Researcher at 18
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Nikita Agrawal, a recent high school graduate from Chicago, was determined to use her research to contribute to the world. Being the first author of an academic journal article is difficult but submitting it while you’re applying for colleges and finishing your senior year is even harder. In today’s episode, Nikita shares how chanting Nam-myoho-ren…
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Why You Started Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
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There are limitless reasons why someone might try chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo! For some, it’s an easy leap. For others, it might feel a bit intimidating. That’s why we’re bringing you the voices of several Buddhability listeners sharing why they started to chant. Helpful Resources for Chanting: How to Start Your Buddhist Practice Learn How to Chan…
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3X Electrical Sales Crown Champion & Service/Install Manager Juan Carlos Conchas Shares His Cool, Calm Sales Style & Process
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In the morning, Juan Carlos Conchas is an electrical service & install manager, as well as sales trainer, for Pacific Coast Home Services in San Jose, CA. In the afternoon, he straps on his tools, takes a call or two, and sells close to $1MM in residential electrical every year. (In 2023, he sold $860K.) Yes, Juan Carlos is a CertainPath Electrical…
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Vishvak Prakkruth encountered Buddhism in Mumbai when he was an aspiring filmmaker. As he moved to New York and Los Angeles to further his career, he found deeper meaning in his art and shifted his perspective on success. In today’s episode, we talk about how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and studying Buddhist philosophy have helped him find meaning…
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Subcontractor Turned Roofing Sales Crown Champion: How Kaleb Thompson Sold $2.4MM in Residential Repairs & Replacements
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Kaleb Thompson is a service technician and roof replacement technician for Good’s Roofing in Burton, MI. He sold an impressive $2.4MM in residential repairs and replacements last year. Kaleb has been in the roofing industry since he was 23. He began running his own sub crew, installing new roofs for Good’s Roofing. Eventually, Kaleb accepted a posi…
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How Loss Deepened My Appreciation for Life
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Alexandria Jones, of San Diego, grew up with many examples of the power of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. It wasn’t until becoming a young adult that she decided to test it for herself. In today’s episode, Alexandria shares how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped her to develop limitless strength and courage. Two things she would need when faced wit…
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$850K in Residential Electrical Sold & Installed in Valparaiso, IN: How Electrician Kevin Braun Shares His Service Call Process
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Kevin Braun is an electrician for Amps & Volts Electric in Valparaiso, IN. Kevin is an absolute superstar, as he sold AND installed $850K in residential electrical work in a small, largely rural market. (And the year before, he sold and installed $750K!) In this interview, Kevin shares his entire service call process. Kevin does a masterful job of …
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Announcement: Tell us why you started chanting!
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We’re making a listener episode with your stories about starting your Buddhist practice! You can submit a voice message telling us, in a minute or less, why you started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Ways to submit your voice message: 1. Instagram: Send a voice message to our DMs @Buddhability 2. Voicemail: Call us at (646) 883-6381 and leave a mess…
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I know in the past I have done episodes on employer sponsored accounts, and when I say that, think of 401(k)s. But what about the individuals who own their own business or possibly work for a smaller company, a startup, etc.. Some of those individuals don’t have access to a 401(k), and they’re unaware of the other options out there for them and the…
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Valuing My Life: Making My Childhood Self Proud
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An 8-year-old Kimberly Cadillo struggled to find her place in a new culture, language and country. Moving from Peru to New Jersey brought many challenges, especially with self-esteem. Today we’re talking about how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped Kimberly develop unshakable self-worth no longer tied to external validation. As she says, though th…
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$3.6MM in HVAC Sales: Selling Technician Jeff Payne Shares His Maintenance, Service, & Sales Call Process
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Jeff Payne is a selling technician for Rescue Air & Plumbing in Dallas, TX. Jeff has been a long-time high sales producer in the HVAC industry. The last two years, he’s taken his performance to another level, selling $4MM in 2022 and $3.6MM in 2023. In this interview, Jeff outlines meticulously how he approaches a maintenance call, how he converts …
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Buddhability Short: Cultivating wisdom in an age of misinformation
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Buddhability Shorts is a series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today, we’re talking about the Buddhist perspective on wisdom and what it means to use knowledge with wisdom. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at connect@buddhability.org References: My De…
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Buddhability Short: How to make the most of your time
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Buddhability Shorts is a series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today, we’re talking about how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo can help us maximize every moment and use our time wisely. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at connect@buddhability.org Episodes…
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$1.8MM in Plumbing Sales: Field Advisor James Chenault Shares How He Sells Plumbing, Drain, & Sewer Work
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James Chenault is a (plumbing) field advisor for Griffin Plumbing in Santa Maria, CA. James sold (and did some installation) of more than $1.8MM in residential plumbing, drain, and sewer work. How does he do it? James genuinely cares for his clients. It comes across in this interview. He doesn’t see them as dollar signs; he sees them as friends who…
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Buddhability Short: Looking at yourself with fresh eyes
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Buddhability Shorts is a series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today, we’re talking about the principle of the cherry, plum, peach and damson blossoms. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at connect@buddhability.org Episodes Mentioned: Daniel: Breaking F…
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I wanted to dedicate this episode to something that normally goes unnoticed, or unattended to over time. In past episodes, I’ve discussed the importance of having an emergency fund of cash, enough to last for 4-6 months of expenses. You see most people just leave that cash either in their checking account, or a savings account not getting the best …
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How to Run Branch Locations: Vredevoogd’s Management Team Shares How It Scaled from $20MM to $40MM in 3 Years, Featuring Scott Van Druen, Andy Martinus, Derek Trier, & Tim Floate
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Vredevoogd Plumbing, Heating, & A/C doubled from $20MM to $40+MM highly profitably in just three years. The company has multiple branches across central and western Michigan. This this interview, we interviewed Operations Manager Scott Van Druen & Branch Managers Andy Martinus, Derek Trier, & Tim Floate. The four gentlemen detail the “Vredevoogd Mo…
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The Strength to Challenge Every Limitation
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Keiko Brunson, of Denver, entered the world with a bang and continued to challenge every perceived limitation placed on her. Today she shares how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo gave her the confidence to live authentically and with deep gratitude for those who support her. References: “Letter to Niike,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p.1…
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$4.5MM in HVAC Sales: 3X Sales Crown Champion Anthony Romelli Shares His Service & Sales Process as a Technician
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Anthony Romelli is a field supervisor for Ongaro & Sons in Santa Rosa, CA. As a field supervisor, he sells replacement HVAC replacement systems. And Anthony does that extraordinarily well. Since starting in sales in 2020, he’s been named a CertainPath Sales Crown Champion—that’s 3 years in a row. In 2023, he sold an incredible $4.5 million, an impr…
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I wanted to dedicate an episode to a common belief that most individuals have about investing... And mostly younger individuals, but this can apply across the board. I think there’s a general assumption about investing, that to do so, one must be wealthy or just have tons of excess cash to invest. And that’s the stigma I want to break. It’s not abo…
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It isn’t always easy to believe you can make a change. Immaculate Mutebi, of New York City, has challenged that disbelief many times. In today’s episode, we discuss how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped her use obstacles in her family, workplace and housing to deepen her conviction in the power of her life. References: On Attaining Buddhahood in …
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How Connecting with People Enhanced My Self-Care
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Cam Morose, a Boston school psychologist, found Buddhism at a crucial time. He was struggling with anxiety that felt impossible to challenge. In today’s episode, Cam shares how Buddhism gave him the roadmap and energy to connect with others, challenge his inner critic and find deeper happiness. References: July, 2019, Living Buddhism, pp.56–57 “The…
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$1.4MM in Residential Electrical Sales – Louis Herbert Shares Step-by-Step How He Turned a Buzzing Breaker into a $45,000 Job
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Louis Herbert is a selling electrician for Kanon Electric in Milton, WA. Last year, Louis sold a sensational $1.4 million—all residential service work. He managed to post such impressive numbers after only his second full year selling residential work. Louis had spent most of his career in new construction, after a short stint in law enforcement. I…
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Some of you guys may be tired of hearing me talk about budgeting... But you might have to get used to it... because it’s not going anywhere! People create budgets/have a budget in the back of their mind, but if you’re not checking in with that budget/doing your own sort of bookkeeping, that budget goes right out of the window.…
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Buddhability Short: How to find your power in a chaotic world
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Buddhability Shorts is a series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today, we’re talking about how Buddhist practice empowers us to move the world in a positive direction. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at connect@buddhability.org Episodes Referenced: Ab…
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$3.8MM in Roofing Sales… in Her First 9 Months... While Pregnant! Kaylee Rumley Shares Her Sales Process—and How She’s Succeeded in a New Industry So Quickly
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Kaylee Rumley is a salesperson for Three Mountain Roofing in Jeffersonville, VT. For much of her career, you could find Kaylee on the slopes; she was a ski instructor for 15 years. It’s through that job she met her good friend, Alisa Anderson, who owns Three Mountain Roofing, along with her husband, Lee. It was Alisa who convinced Kaylee to change …
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Finding Purpose in My First Year of Buddhist Practice
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Daylen Heidt, of Houston, grew up labeled as a “bad kid.” Everything changed when they started practicing Buddhism just over a year ago. Buddhism teaches that we’re the protagonists of our lives and have the power to write, perform and direct our dream script. Today, Daylen shares their journey from being directionless and hopeless to living with c…
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Weekly Commentary - That Was Quite a Week
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Brought to you by LPL Research: Last week was a pivotal one for markets, with the S&P 500 coming off a 3% weekly decline the week before. In terms of economic data, we got our first look at first quarter gross domestic product (GDP) as well as the March reading of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) favorite inflation measure — the core PCE deflator. If th…
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When Ashley Park didn’t get into her first choice colleges, she was stuck in New York City balancing a jam-packed schedule. Buddhism teaches that everything moves in the direction of our happiness when we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. With that in mind, Ashley knew there must be a reason and used her Buddhist practice to discover it. Today, we discuss…
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$4MM in Plumbing Residential Repairs Sold - 2 Years in a Row: Alex Citkowicz Reveals His Sales Process & Insights
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Alex Citkowicz is a (plumbing) field advisor for Mike Counsil Plumbing & Rooter in San Jose, CA. In his first eight months with Mike Counsil, Alex sold $3MM, and in the last two years, he’s sold over $4MM. In 2024, Alex is on track to sell another $4MM year. This is ALL residential service work. NO big new construction, industrial, or commercial jo…
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Buddhism teaches us that our lives are precious just as they are. This can be hard to believe if we struggle with self-criticism and strive for flawlessness. Fortunately, each time we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, we tap into our limitless wisdom, courage, and compassion and challenge our inner critic head-on. Today, Clark Harrell, of Seattle, Washing…
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$6+MM (for 3 Years in a Row) in Res HVAC Sales: Tech David Wilson Reveals His Sales Process & More
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David Wilson is a technician for Baker Brothers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. In each of the last three years, David has sold over $6+MM in residential HVAC equipment! David closes over 90% of his demand calls and 70% of flipped leads. Those are stunning numbers for a technician who still works with his tools, sweating it out in attics. In this in…
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I want to take this episode to talk about one of my favorite concepts when it comes to investing – and I'm sure you’ve heard me say it before – and I’ll say it again, we cannot time the market. A french mathematician named Louise Bachelier first coined the random walk theory term – and he pretty much said that share price movement, or prices in the…
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Buddhability Short: Uncertainty after graduation
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Buddhability Shorts is a series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today, we’re talking about navigating life after graduation and finding your unique path. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at connect@buddhability.org Episodes Referenced: Josef: "Finding …
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From Stuck to Soaring: How Patrick Riley Smashed a Revenue & Profit Goal in a Town of 200 People—And in Turn, Rewarded His Team
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Episode Show Notes / Description Patrick Riley found himself frustrated. His company Riley Heating & Cooling in the little, 200-person town of Lucas, IA, had been in business since 2007. No matter what he did, Patrick couldn’t push the company past the $700K revenue mark. That’s not all that bothered him… Patrick longed to provide his team with the…
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It can be hard to embrace ourselves when society often makes us feel otherwise. In this episode, we’re talking about how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo empowers us to appreciate and treasure every part of who we are. Today’s guest, Joshua Thomas, of Portland, Oregon, shares how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped him to live authentically, love his l…
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Fundamentals of Drain Cleaning & Mainline Sewers: CertainPath’s Technical & Sales Training Delivering Big Results with Missy Jones
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Drain Cleaning and mainline sewer replacements are lucrative businesses when you understand how to structure the pricing and have a strong selling system. It provides a critical service to customers, can generate massive profits, and creates exceptional earning potential for technicians—and they don’t need licensing. However, technicians and contra…
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A lot of kids don’t grasp the importance of money, and that makes sense. To them, it’s just paper, right? At least in my early education as a child, there was certainly not any financial literacy courses. I think some of our school systems are changing for the better now, and there are more financial literacy tools available now than ever; but as i…
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Daily life can feel like a roller coaster where we’re tossed around by the ups and downs of our health, school, family relationships and so on. Through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, we can strengthen our life force and become people unswayed by our circumstances. Today’s guest, Koda Jordet, of Fargo, North Dakota, shares how prioritizing his Buddhi…
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Buddhability Short: Making meaningful friendships
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Buddhability Shorts is a series where we break down a Buddhist concept that we’ve touched on in an interview. Today, we’re talking about how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo brings out the characteristics needed to make authentic relationships that last. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at connect@buddhability.org Refere…
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I wanted to make this episode just to outline the general thought process of an early withdrawal on a retirement account, whether that be a 401(k), IRA, etc. I think we all know that life can throw surprises our way, and sometimes we must use the resources that are there. But let's talk through this scenario before making any decisions...…
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It’s natural to want to look away from the inevitable reality of death but Buddhism teaches that death is an alternate phase of life and makes up a larger universal cycle. To understand death is to deepen our understanding of and appreciation for life. Today’s guest, John Plummer, of Cold Spring, NY, shares how facing his fear of loss improved his …
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Buddhability Short: How to increase your life force
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Buddhability Shorts is a monthly series where we break down a Buddhist concept that we’ve touched on in an interview. This month, we’re talking about how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo elevates the inner state of life and brings forth the life force we need to accomplish our goals. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at c…
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Strive for Excellence, Enjoy the Toil: Luke & Kristen Strange Are Growing Cool Hand Electric in Red Oak, TX, the Right Way—with Good People & Processes
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Episode Show Notes / Description Luke Strange exudes positivity and passion. It’s no surprise that his two-year-old business, Cool Hand Electric, in Red Oak, TX, has already profitably grown to $1.2MM with two trucks and another soon added. Along with his wife and business partner, Kristen, this young couple has been working hard to put good people…
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Weekly Commentary - U.S Economy Outlook Continues to Brighten
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Brought to you by LPL Research through the Weekly Market Commentary. (Jeffrey Roach, Chief Economist and Jeffrey Buchbinder, Chief Equity Strategist.) When we wrote the annual outlook last November, the data was mixed. Some metrics hinted at emerging cracks in the economy while others suggested the growth trajectory in capital markets and the econo…
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Experts say the U.S. is dealing with a serious “loneliness epidemic” as adults feel more isolated and alone than ever. How can Buddhism help us break out of our shell and find meaningful connection with others? Today’s guest, Apoorvee Sawhney, of Denver, shares how studying Buddhism and chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped her to overcome self-pity …
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Searching for a Path: How Full Spectrum Plumbing in Rock Hill, SC, Grew from a Start-Up to $2+MM at 20+% Net Profit in a Few Years
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There’s an exciting group of young contractors making their names in our industry, and Thomas Munn is certainly one of them. He started his plumbing company, Full Spectrum Plumbing, in 2018. The Rock Hill, SC, contractor didn’t take an unplanned leap into entrepreneurship; instead, Thomas planned for years, seeking out information everywhere. Event…
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Our daily lives can be challenging and we might be asking ourselves, “Is there anything more to life than sleeping, eating and going to a job I don’t like?” If you’re feeling burnt out, you’re not alone. But Buddhist practice can refresh us and help us lead fulfilling lives. Today’s guest, Kyle Maharlika-Roper, of Miami, shares how he went from bur…
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If any of our listeners find themselves feeling “lost” in their finances, I think this episode should help. We all know that life can get really overwhelming at times, especially when it comes to finances. Job transitions, bank changes, ex-financial advisors, uncashed checks, unclaimed property... These things over time can certainly cause that “br…
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Do you ever feel like you’re not making any progress even though you’ve been trying to reach a goal for what feels like forever? Today’s guest, Hannah Doherty, of Los Angeles, shares how she broke through self-doubt and stagnation to find a job in her dream field, foster friendships and reach new heights as a dancer. References: The Light of Learni…
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