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A blog on Running and all the crap that runs through my head while doing it
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Every heavy repair shop owner and field mechanic wants to have a better work/life balance and earn more money, but very few have the time or patience to figure out how to make it happen. You want to get to the next level. You want to avoid the costly, stressful pitfalls of entrepreneurship. And, you want all of the insider knowledge that will help you make the right decisions so you can save time, anxiety, and money. Join KJ Johnson each week as he (with the help of his expert friends) helps ...
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Trailer- Insurance Questions you forgot to ask with Jim Greaves, HUB International
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Trailer for the Service Trux USA Podcast discussing Commercial Insurance for Mobile Field Service OperationsBy KJ Johnson
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Having a hard time finding help? KJ and Jerry Sauceda show you how and why you should be a mentor.
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Meet Jerry Sauceda, https://www.instagram.com/jerry_thedj/ Back in 2004 Jerry was a 19 year Lot Porter. This Podcast discusses the 20 year journey of a mentor (KJ) and his protege. The ups and downs, the challenges and most importantly the successes these two friends have ejoyed due to their mutual commitment to each others lives. What started out …
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Jim Greaves with HUB International "Answers to questions you forgot to ask"
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KJ sits down with Jim Greaves (37 year Insurance Risk Professional) to discuss small business insurance for Mobile Field Repair Professionals. If you've ever wondered how Lawyers are getting 50 Million dollar awards for their clients against business owners like you. You'll want to listen and take notes. This conversation is broken down into clear …
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NTEA 24 with Palfinger and VP of Sales, Brian Heffron and Product Manager, Clint Weckwerth
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Palfinger is arguably the most prolific truck mounted crane builder in the world. This Podcast takes you behind the scenes and gives you an opportunity to get to know the people behind the North American Division of a Glbal Brand. Relax while KJ asks the questions you want answers to. You'll come away with a better understanding of their go to mark…
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NTEA 24 with Utility Business Media, Associate Publisher, Kurt Moreland
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This is a special Episode from the national truck and equipment association tradeshow called work truck week 24. It took place in Indianapolis, Indiana and it is one of the largest shows for vocational truck, bodies tools, equipment, and services in the United States. It takes place every year in Indy. episode from the national truck and equipment …
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NTEA 24 with Knapheide Manufacturing V.P. of Sales and Marketing, Mandar Dighe
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KJ spent the week in Indianpolis at the National Truck and Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Week. This year he set a goal to interview a key executive from Knapheide Manufacturing. His determination was rewarded when he received word that Mandar Dighe, The VP of Sales and Marketing, accepted his invitation to be a guest on the show. We get a…
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Masters Series Gil's Heavy Equipment
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What does it take to succeed as an owner of an independent Heavy Equipment Repair Shop in a major American City? How do you define that success? Is it being married for over 35 years? Raising healthy, happy productive children? Is it owning your shop and operating under your name for over 41 years? Or is it knowing that your staff has your back? Li…
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So you want to be a Podcaster with Gabe Vasquez
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KJ introduces his buddy Gabe Vazquez, a professional sound engineer with over 15 years of experience producing shows like this. This is great podcast to listen to if you've wondered how Podcast's are made? Is it expensive? how much time does it take? What sort of equipment and software do you need. Is it worth it? You'll get answers to these questi…
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NTEA 23 with Western Regional Sales Manager of Maintainer Corporation , Jason Klatt
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There are a ton of Maintainer fans in our audience, Listen to KJ's great conversation with Jason Klatt , a 30 plus year veteran with amazing insights and knowledge about our industry. You'll come away with even more respect for this family owned enterprise. Our hope is that you'll understand the mutual respect these leaders have for their peers. Yo…
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NTEA 23 with Auto Crane V.P. and Director of Sales Scott Hausman
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Who built the 1st Crane Mounted Service Truck? Listen to this Podcast and you'll find out. KJ visits with one of his good friends Scott Hausman, Director of Sales at AutoCrane, a divison of Ramsey Industries. Based in Tulsa Oklahoma, they are one of America's leading Crane Body Manaufacturers. Want to understand what is causing the major crane body…
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NTEA 23 With VMAC's Chris Lamb and Christopher Moyse P.Eng
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KJ has fun hanging out with Chris Lamb and Chris Moyse from VMAC at the the 2023 NTEA Work Truck Week. VMAC designs and manufactures some of the most innovative mobile air compressots and multi-power systems available. We go into detail discussing VMAC's unique approach to producing consistant and reliable mobile air compression solutions. Trying t…
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NTEA 23 with Vanair Manufacturing V.P. Dean Strathman
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Opportunity to learn more about one of the key manufacturers that make or break the lives of Field Mechanics every day. KJ and Dean discuss the effects of Covid on manafacturers. We are given a peek behind the curtain to understand how Vanair is approaching the demands and opportunities that have surfaced from the Goverments push towards electrific…
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This Podcast was done in one take and on the fly. To say I was nervous is the understatement of the century. I feel a lot more comfortable doing interviews and telling your stories. I decided to just give you the chance to know me and decide for yourself if I can be trusted with your ears. I'm serious when I say that this show is about YOU and for …
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By Kenneth KJ Johnson
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Cordially, introducing Service Trux USA - The Podcast for Service Truck Mechanics and Shop Owners who want to save time and make more money. Join KJ Johnson every week for motivational stories, insider secrets and educational discussions to help YOU run your service truck business, so your business doesn't run you. COMING SOON! FOLLOW/ SUBSCRIBE so…
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Episode 30, Auguri! Happy 2016, big year ahead! Merry New Year!
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I have a pretty bad cold. But I hit all my goals for 2015. I’m not setting any goals for 2016, because it turns out I have a very big change coming up next week. I’m moving to Italy. In the morning I find out if it’s Napoli or Barletta actually. So we have to figure this out. I’ve included some screenshots of all my accomplishments this year. Not a…
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What can I say I was inspired by John Lennon tonight. When watching this touching Christmas message, with lots of quantum mechanics in it, keep Happy Christmas in mind. I think that brings it all together maybe. Also, I did keep my streak alive today, one mile. And here is Happy Christmas, with a very difficult to watch, but I feel important to wat…
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Drop it like it’s hot, Episode 28 that is
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Here we are, episode 28. Kept the streak alive today with a mile. Just kind of chillin, talking about my day and how I feel about all the new Star Wars and Star Trek movies, and about how if we stop buying crap, they’ll stop selling us crap (I haven’t seen the new Star Wars film, for reasons I explain). I also got a big honor from my running club a…
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Yes you can! We do talk a little about the Climate Change reality we live in, and then I just get into how you can do things, you are a capable human being with loads of skills and you just need the right knowledge. Don’t listen to what years of industry and advertising has tried to get us to believe. They try to sell us an attitude that we can’t d…
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It was hijacked by the fact I’m beyond pissed off and beyond sick of talking about gun violence. Look either you want to do something or you don’t. If you want to do something then start demanding something be done. If you don’t want to do anything, you think this is all ok, and don’t talk to me anymore and waste my time. Because something has to c…
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Indeed, it’s an interesting one. I ran today. Got pissed off about a certain presidential candidate’s interpretation of the Egyptian Pyramids. Talked about low voter turnout, and what you can do to actually help (hint: vote). I also muse about finishing the book I really need to write. Hope you enjoy and remember to share!…
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I ran today, even though I’m uncomfortable. So we talk about that pain in my ass, literally. Here is some information on piriformis syndrome, tests and stretches to help with it. I was thinking about what to do about not wanting your kids to binge on Halloween candy, and shocker, the answer is about getting the community together. Ive also been bot…
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Episode 20 fresh for you to peep, plus recipes
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So there it is! 20 episodes. I get a little off the tracks, I get interrupted and had to edit, and we end up talking gun control. Because I’m pissed dammit! But we also talk about running, and how I did this week. I even ran today! We talk some entertainment, and I had an idea for when I finally get my ass down to Southern Italy, which is where I w…
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Oh what a great week I’m having and I share a recap with you! Also, I made meatless meatballs, Italian style! Recipe is below! Italian Seitan Meatlessballs 8 Oz seitan 1 egg 4 medium garlic cloves 4 Tbsp bread crumb 4 Tbsp pecorino romano cheese grated 1 Tbsp parsley flake 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder Pulse seitan in food p…
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Yes, I PR’ed in Hartford, and by a wide margin, and I talk about it a lot! 3:53:31, it’s a big deal. This is actually all running, there’s PRs and chafing and friends helping me out, it’s all running, the whole episode, even the political stuff! So enjoy. http://www.gilcanrun.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Gil-Can-Run-Show-Ep-18.mp3…
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