Each week Jamie Irvine and his guests have conversations that empower heavy-duty people. They discuss tips, tools, and technology that help heavy-duty parts manufacturers and distributors sell the right parts to fleets, repair shops, and truck operators.
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A Comedy based paranormal podcast for skeptics and believers alike. Join us each week as believer AJ attempts to convince his skeptic co-host Jamie, of all things paranormal.
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Ewan Irvine, Paranormal Investigator from Scotland, explores strange and anomalous experiences through a series of interviews.
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A podcast about vulnerability and entrepreneurship — learn from the life stories of founders 🚀, activists ✊, and even drug lords 💊 Our aim is to inspire you and let's face it... you aren't inspired when you hear about success. Real inspiration comes from hearing someone's lowest moment, and rising with their success. Using music, sfx, and voiceover, we interview the founders of companies, movements, and even drug cartels to reveal vulnerability so you can learn from victory. I’m your host, S ...
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Change Your Life by Becoming an Owner Operator in the Trucking Industry
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Send us a text Episode 337: Having the right people in your business is very important for success. The ‘right people’ must have a combination of experience and expertise, but more importantly, must have a great attitude and the personality traits needed to be successful in their role. Speaking of a great attitude, our interview with successful tru…
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This Entrepreneur Traveled the World to Help Others Find Themselves- #223 Patrick McAndrew | HARA
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After growing up in Ireland, Patrick McAndrew moved to New York City to work in business. But after feeling called to quit his job to start his first business, he became interested in exploring human attention, particularly how we relate to technology. With that question in mind, he founded HARA, an inner circle for exceptional entrepreneurs and le…
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A Simple Approach to Turbochargers with Big Fuel Savings
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Send us a text Episode 336: Financial headwinds are slowing the trucking industry down. Parts companies must improve their value proposition, and one of the quickest ways to accomplish this is to bring innovative products to the attention of customers and help them lower their total cost of operation. From the fleet’s perspective, finding ways to r…
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From the City to the Set of Alone- #222 Joe Robinet | Bushcraft Survivalist
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Growing up in a city with no wilderness at close proximity, Joe Robinet found his love for nature through television shows such as Little House on the Prairie. With over a million subscribers on YouTube, Joe has been sharing his outdoors experiences since 2007. Joe goes on 1 - 2 week camping adventures. However, a dirt bike incident has resulted in…
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Correct Parts Identification Critical for Success in Repair Shops
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Send us a text Episode 335: Technology is revolutionizing the heavy-duty parts industry, but how can it keep pace with the challenges of accurate parts identification? Join us as Joe Steward from Betts Truck Parts shares his experience of using modern tools, training, and exceptional customer service to bridge the knowledge gap left by retiring exp…
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#067 The Haunted Cage: Delving into the Dark History and Chilling Hauntings of The Cage in Essex
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Text us your ghost stories & Ideas & questions! AJ and Jamie explore the chilling story of Vanessa Mitchell and her haunted house, The Cage. This episode covers Vanessa's harrowing experiences with paranormal activity, including unnerving noises, shadowy figures, and ghostly encounters. Previously used during the witch-hunting era, The Cage is like…
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Can AI Help us Speak to the Past?- #165 Heather Smith | Storyfile
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Have you ever wished you could capture a memory forever? Heather Maio-Smith and her team have made this reality through thousands of recorded interviews with Holocaust survivors. After working with them to create interactive testimony exhibits, Heather was inspired to develop new technology that not only captures a memory, but allows for the most u…
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Low Voltage Batteries Essential for the Future of Heavy-Duty Trucks
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Send us a text Episode 334: Technology is not only changing on commercial vehicles, but it is changing parts manufacturing and distribution as well. In our interview we will be airing a rerun of one of our most popular interviews in the last year from when our host visited the Clarios booth at AAPEX 2023 and talked about low voltage battery technol…
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How a Sand Castle Business Thrived in the Pandemic- #221 Janel Hawkins | Sand Castle University
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Janel Hawkins was just scrolling on Craigslist looking at jobs when she noticed one hiring sand sculptors, no experience necessary. She worked there through college, but as she was going into her senior year, she decided to blow her life up. In one month she cut her lease, left a bad relationship, dropped out of college, quit her job, and moved bac…
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Send us a text Episode 333: What if a simple brake inspection could save lives on the road? In this episode we talk about the life-or-death importance of Brake Safety Week, running from August 25th to August 31st, 2024. This safety week is organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). We emphasize the crucial role of brake upkeep, esp…
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From Travel Startups during Lockdown to Innovation in Mentorship- #179: Jamie Goulding | Been There
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Jamie Goulding has been an entrepreneur & leader since the age of 14. He has led two start-up sales teams to success and been a top salesman wherever his career has taken him, closing more than $2 million in sales. Jamie has now turned his passion for mentoring into a new mentoring platform, BeenThere, which connects mentees with mentors around the…
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From Racing Go-Karts to Machining Parts for Peterbilt Trucks
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Send us a text Episode 332: What happens when a passion for racing go-karts evolves into a career in the machining industry? Our featured guest Alan Speyrer, owner of AES Machine, transformed a love for problem-solving and machining into a successful business. Discover how a simple conversation about Peterbilt hood hinges led to him engineering sup…
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#066 Exploring Northern Ireland's Haunted Landscapes: The Mysteries of the Mourne Mountains and Tollymore Forest"
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Text us your ghost stories & Ideas & questions! In this episode of 'From the Word Ghosts,' hosts AJ and Jamie tackle the heat and dive into the paranormal tales surrounding Northern Ireland's Mourne Mountains. They discuss the famous Tollymore Forest Park, home to the eerie Blue Lady and the troublesome Children of the Forest. The episode also expl…
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Shark Tank Vietnam and Building a Sustainable Company_ #186 : Marina Tran-Vu | EQUO
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The Vietnam War put many people in the position to flee Vietnam. Marina Tran-Vu’s parents were one of the millions of people put into the position. Marina’s parents fled to Canada where Marina was born. As a refugee, it was hard to make a living as Marina’s mother worked hard to get their family from a basement to the back of a store to a house in …
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Good For the Economy AND the Environment?
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Send us a text Episode 331: When you run a heavy-duty parts and service business you are often faced with decisions where you have to weigh two competing things and make tough decisions. The trucking industry faces this on a national level. With so many new environmental regulations coming in, can the heavy-duty industry really come up with new tec…
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Herion, Punk Rock, and the Trainspotting Origin Story- #155 Irvine Welsh | Creator
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This author holds the title for having written the most shoplifted novel in British publishing history. Meet Irvine Welsh, the author of the critically acclaimed novel “Trainspotting”. Famous for his harrowing depictions of heroin addicts and imbuing them with humanity, it may be no surprise that Welsh had a similar tract in life to his characters …
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Send us a text Episode 330: In this episode we talk training – why it is so necessary, ways to make it accessible to employees and customers, and why some companies refuse to train their people. Our host, Jamie Irvine, starts by discussing 3 myths that some believe about training – namely that it is too expensive, not worth the time, or that it is …
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Broke at 21, $15M at 23, Starting Over at 25- #220 Andrew Spira | Pineapple Investiments
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Start-up millionaire nephew of former ABC chair Ita Buttrose, Andrew Spira has not had an easy life. But between the heavy drug use, childhood PTSD, and brushes with the law, he has managed to build several businesses, including a highly successful small loan business, Pineapple Funding, and a $10 million dollar real estate portfolio. But before di…
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Why Truckers Should Start Planning for Winter in July
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Send us a text Episode 329: Being reactive costs the trucking industry millions of dollars every year. Once something breaks down, it is costing you so much more money than if you planned for it in advance. Most people understand this for fleets and owner-operators, but we see this all the time as we consult with heavy-duty parts manufacturers, dis…
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#065 The Black Forest Haunting: Unveiling Paranormal Mysteries in Colorado
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Text us your ghost stories & Ideas & questions! In this episode of 'From the Word Ghost,' host AJ and co-host Jamie dive into the haunting and mysterious events experienced by the Lee family in their Black Forest Colorado home. The podcast explores lights, footsteps, shadowy figures, and chemical odors experienced by the family. Despite installing …
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Why He needs 10,000 Calories a Day...- #219 James Webb | Competitive Eating
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James Webb is a competitive eater from Australia who has completed over 400 food challenges and consumes as much 10,000 calories a day. As the #1 competitive eater in Australia and #5 in the world, James has learned how to navigate eating large amounts of food while maintaining his health, especially after recovering from Guillain-Barre syndrome. L…
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Volatile Market Conditions Continue to Affect Heavy-Duty
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Send us a text Episode 328: In these volatile times it is more important than ever to pay attention to the important things in your business rather than only focusing on the urgent day to day tasks. Being proactive and having a solid plan can be the difference between your business struggling or even failing during hard times or emerging from those…
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Becoming Hot Dog Eating World Champion- #218: Patrick Bertoletti | Competitive Eating
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Patrick Bertoletti‘s ability to eat large amounts of food took him from an insecure teen to the high-competition circuit of professional eating. He competed in 47 contests in one year at the height of his Major League Eating career, from state fairs to the stage of America’s Got Talent, where he repulsed judge Heidi Klum by consuming 120 eggs. He’s…
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Technician Retention and Safety in the Heavy-Duty Repair Industry
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Send us a text Episode 327: Retaining skilled technicians in the heavy-duty repair industry is a challenge that many businesses face. High turnover rates can be costly and disruptive, impacting the overall efficiency and productivity of repair shops. Our host, Jamie Irvine, starts out this episode with a list of 7 things that owners and managers ca…
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#064 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Aaron's Leaving
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Text us your ghost stories & Ideas & questions! In this emotional yet humorous episode of 'From the Word Ghost' podcast, host AJ and co-host Jamie discuss Aaron’s departure and its implications. Personal anecdotes, frustrations with the banking system, and future plans for the podcast are shared, promising an exciting year ahead despite the current…
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Why A Famous Comedian Still Bags Groceries - Josh Johnson | Comedian
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You just heard Josh Johnson recalling the moment where his worst nightmare came true: after finally stepping away from his safety net, he found himself jobless with the rug yanked out from under him. Now well known for his performances on Conan and Comedy Central, his tours with Trevor Noah, and a 2020 Emmy nomination, Josh has come a long way from…
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True or False: Remanufacturing is in Decline
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Send us a text Episode 326: We start this episode discussing the essential phases of remanufacturing—including disassembly, thorough cleaning, failure analysis, reassembly, and testing—and reveal how you can apply these steps to identify and resolve issues in your heavy-duty parts business. Our featured guest is Joe Kripli, President of APRA, the A…
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#063 Exploring Malvern Manor: Paranormal Encounters and Ghost Stories from Iowa.
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Text us your ghost stories & Ideas & questions! In this episode of From The Word Ghost, hosts AJ and Jay delve into the chilling history of Malvern Manor, a once family-owned hotel turned notorious paranormal hot spot in Iowa. They discuss the manor's troubled past, including its time as a place for individuals suffering from alcoholism and mental …
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How a Magic Trick got 21M Followers- Sean Sotaridona | Creators
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Watching as he racked up tens of thousands of new fans over the course of the day, Sean Sotaridona let out a sigh of relief he didn’t even know he was holding. This success, this new and unexpected online stage, was what he had been looking for all his life. It only took him 16 years to find it. Going by the username SeanDoesMagic, Sean’s masterful…
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Send us a text Episode 325: Brake Safety Week is coming up at the end of August. Last year, over 500 commercial vehicles were removed from North American roads after just one day of surprise inspections for having brake components that were unsafe. To help us prepare ahead for this year we talked to brake expert Don Orrell, Founder and CEO of TorqS…
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#062 Haunted Rain: The Unbelievable Tale of Donnie Decker
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Text us your ghost stories & Ideas & questions! In this episode of the 'From the Word Ghosts', hosts Aaron and Jamie dive into the strange and unsettling story of Donnie Decker. Known as the 'Rain Man,' Donnie seemed to possess the eerie ability to control and summon water, leading to inexplicable paranormal events witnessed by multiple people, inc…
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Chilling with Will Smith, Becoming a CamBoy, & 1M+ on YouTube- #217: Kevin Langue | @KevinLangue
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From dreams of being in the NBA to personal assistant of multiple Hollywood stars, then a waiter, and finally becoming a YouTube sensation, Kevin Langue’s career path has been anything but conventional. Known for his genuine and fun-filled content, Kevin has always stayed true to being himself on and off camera. Now, with around a decade’s worth of…
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Send us a text Episode 324: In this episode, we talk about contaminants that need to be filtered out – out of your business and out of your commercial vehicle air and fuel system. In our That’s Not Heavy Duty segment, Jamie tells a story of an irate and unreasonable customer and talks about a solution he found for customers that are impossible to p…
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Chasing Ghosts, YouTube Stardom, & Selling Shows to Marvel- #216: Joshua Ovenshire | TheJovenshire
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Imagine being launched into YouTube stardom within hours… From his first channel playing video games with friends to joining SMOSH and co-hosting Smosh Gaming, Josh Ovenshire, better known as Joven, quickly became a pivotal figure in YouTube Gaming Channels. Smosh Gaming showed there was an audience for friends just having fun playing games. In con…
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The Difference Between Preventative and Predictive Maintenance with Intangles
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Send us a text Episode 323: In this episode we discuss the need to change with the times in order to avoid being left behind. Things are certainly changing fast with technology in the trucking and parts industry and there are certain things that just don’t work anymore. There are also ways of doing things that are better than before and that can sa…
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How this Ballet Prodigy Became a YouTube Icon- #215: Mari Takahashi | AtomicMari
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Mari Takahashi’s first video for SMOSH, a YouTube sketch comedy channel, wasn’t immediately met with praise. And this gig was far on the side – she had a legitimate career as a professional ballet dancer. Youtube stardom wasn’t even a consideration… but eventually she’d have to make a choice. Today Mari has a large digital media presence, has won 2…
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