Best Justin Neri Podcasts (2024)

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#16 Baby steps, knowing your numbers part 1 16:33

1+ y ago16:33

16:33

We talk with Jasper Drengler in part one of our new series devoted to knowing numbers. It’s short, it’s easy. Give it a listen and get ready to do your homework. The post #16 Baby steps, knowing your numbers part 1 first appeared on Soot Soldiers Chimney and Dryer Vent.By Justin Neri

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#15 Numbers matter with Jasper Drengler 1:17:23

1+ y ago1:17:23

1:17:23

In this episode we get the privilege of speaking with Jasper about numbers. Numbers are hard for a lot of home service professionals to figure out. Jasper sheds some light on a this subject. Enjoy. Some highlights: -Knowing if you are making money weekly-Be open with your staff about costs-Know about non-billable hours-Learn to delegate-Stop […] Th…

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#14 Recruiting is a beast, tame it 23:10

1+ y ago23:10

23:10

Recruiting in 2022 may seem challenging, but it’s really not that hard if you have a system and execute it well. Here are a few tips that I’m passing along. I received free, so I’m going to give free. The post #14 Recruiting is a beast, tame it first appeared on Soot Soldiers Chimney and Dryer Vent.By Justin Neri

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#13 Lessons from an oil change 27:01

1+ y ago27:01

27:01

I went to the dealer recently for an oil change and came out of the experience amazed. The post #13 Lessons from an oil change first appeared on Soot Soldiers Chimney and Dryer Vent.By Justin Neri

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#12 Are you a spineless leader? 50:29

2y ago50:29

50:29

Today we talk with Kyle and touch on some important leadership points. You’re not going to want to miss this one. Are you a spineless leader? If you’re like me, you are and didn’t even realize it. The post #12 Are you a spineless leader? first appeared on Soot Soldiers Chimney and Dryer Vent.By Justin Neri

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#11 Chimney Tech Talk – BETA 1:02:16

2y ago1:02:16

1:02:16

By Justin Neri

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#10 How did WE get here 40:23

2+ y ago40:23

40:23

In this episode we do a recap of how WE got to where we are today. It’s only been about two and half years, but we’ve built a great team and process so far. Here’s OUR story and some things recently learned. The post #10 How did WE get here first appeared on Soot Soldiers Chimney and Dryer Vent.By Justin Neri

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#9 Systems are king 41:49

2+ y ago41:49

41:49

In this episode we’re going to talk about a few systems we use at Soot Soldiers to keep us in line. The post #9 Systems are king first appeared on Soot Soldiers Chimney and Dryer Vent.By Justin Neri

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#8 Expect the pain 35:32

2+ y ago35:32

35:32

In this episode we talk about a bunch of things, one of which is pain. Not pain you can take a pill for, but the pain that comes from growing a business. Don’t expect any profound solutions, but we’re going to talk through some of the things I’ve been experiencing lately in my business. The post #8 Expect the pain first appeared on Soot Soldiers Ch…

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#7 Special guest Seth Robinson 1:01:03

3y ago1:01:03

1:01:03

In this episode we talk with Seth Robinson about design and advertising and some Profit First business concepts. The post #7 Special guest Seth Robinson first appeared on Soot Soldiers Chimney and Dryer Vent.By Justin Neri

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Break in our Nuts 6:40

3y ago6:40

6:40

Hello, friends! We are taking a break! It's not you, it's us, we promise. As you all know, we are an indie pod, and both of us have full-time jobs. At the moment, other things beyond those full-time jobs have been draining our time and we just can't deliver a good episode for the next few weeks. We are coming back! In two months! With brand new epi…

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#6 Chatting with John Ceaser about hiring and other things 1:11:44

3y ago1:11:44

1:11:44

In this episode we chat with John Ceaser of Ceaser Chimney. John owns a growing chimney service company and is also on the board of the CSIA. Join us as we talk about some common things on the minds of many business owners. The post #6 Chatting with John Ceaser about hiring and other things first appeared on Soot Soldiers Chimney and Dryer Vent.…

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#5 Don’t mow your own lawn 31:27

3y ago31:27

31:27

Mowing your own lawn is silly when you’re building a business, find out why in this episode. The post #5 Don’t mow your own lawn first appeared on Soot Soldiers Chimney and Dryer Vent.By Justin Neri

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#4 Kill the patterns that are killing your business 33:45

3y ago33:45

33:45

In this episode we talk about a few random things and the idea of identifying and killing patterns that are killing your business. The post #4 Kill the patterns that are killing your business first appeared on Soot Soldiers Chimney and Dryer Vent.By Justin Neri

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#3 The fatal assumption 33:47

3y ago33:47

33:47

In this episode we talk about a few low level business building concepts and we talk more about the E Myth book. We also spend a few minutes talking about frogs. The post #3 The fatal assumption first appeared on Soot Soldiers Chimney and Dryer Vent.By Justin Neri

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#2 Work the dirt 40:38

3y ago40:38

40:38

In this episode we’re going to talk about getting started in business and finding out what I feel should be motivating US as we create and grow. A little more will be considered on the question of WHY we start a business. The post #2 Work the dirt first appeared on Soot Soldiers Chimney and Dryer Vent.…

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From trans to eternity: João W. Nery and trans identity as a right in Brazil 34:06

3y ago34:06

34:06

Hey, friends! It's Pride Month *everywhere* and Larissa has finally been able to do an episode on the date of something! This week we talk about João W. Nery, trans activist in Brazil and first man to receive gender confirmation in Brazil, and his importance in ensuring the rights of trans people to have access to adequate identification that doesn…

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Bad translations with Justine Houyaux 49:51

3y ago49:51

49:51

Hi, friends! Sorry we're late! This week we had a wonderful guest, translation expert Justine Houyaux! And when we have cool people on the pod, of course, we like to make them play a silly game! So Larissa rounded up a bunch of Brazilian expressions and asked Justine to guess what they meant - Gareth gave his best shot? As always, we'd like to than…

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The inner workings of Eurovision and Brazilian corruption 54:17

3y ago54:17

54:17

Hi, friends! This week we discuss Eurovision and Brazilian corruption (yes, again!). I mean, not as connected things, although there are some parallels? Anyway, hopefully we've exhausted the topic of corruption for the time being. As always, we'd like to thank Uoster Zielisnki for the graphic design and the essential workers for keeping us safe.…

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Tractorgate and another violent Abolition Day 44:45

3y ago44:45

44:45

Hi, friends! We're so sorry we were gone last week, with no warning! Totally Larissa's fault! We hope you are safe and well. This week we continue talking about corruption and other crimes, as police violence continues being awful in Brazil against black people. So, content warning for the final minutes of the episode, ok? As always, we'd like to t…

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The Petrobrás of it all 41:26

3y ago41:26

41:26

Hi, everyone! Yeah, bit late again, so sorry. This week we have a bit of history, talking about how Petrobrás was founded and has made Brazil 8th in oil production in the world, and how it ends up part of daily politics in Brazil, including the Car Wash operation. As always, we'd like to thank Uoster Zielisnki for the graphic design and the essenti…

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Save the Census 51:20

3y ago51:20

51:20

Hi, friends! We're behind this week as Gareth was a bit under the weather. He's all fine now and celebrating his birthday! In this episode, we ramble on about Neelix, Scott Bakula and, of course, the cancellation of the Brazilian Census. As always, we'd like to thank Uoster Zielisnki for our graphic design, and the essential workers who keep us saf…

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Bizarro Bills of Brazil 53:32

3y ago53:32

53:32

Hello, everyone! This week we wanted to go light and fluffy - but this is still (mostly) a Brazilian politics podcast, so we just went for lowbrow comedy instead. Enjoy the Bizarro Bills of Brazil! Never will a night's sleep be peaceful because now you'll have these babies to keep you up at night! As always, we'd like to thank Uoster Zielinski for …

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A Covid update for Brazil 46:50

3y ago46:50

46:50

Hello, friends! We got a nice, light topic this weekend. As David Tennant cracks jokes for the BBC about the genocide going on in Brazil due to the mismanagement of the pandemic, a joke that would never have happened about the United States, it becomes obvious that updating our audience with actual data is definitely of the highest order. We talk c…

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Welsh Nuts: Ble Mae Thrones (Part 2 of the story of Owain Glyndwr) 44:36

3y ago44:36

44:36

Hello, friends! This week, Gareth finishes the riveting story of Owain Glyndwr and the last battle of the Welsh against the English! And, for our one year anniversary (!!!) we opened our very own RedBubble shop! Ain't that cool??? For now, it's just the logo on a sticker, magnet, and pin options, but we'll branch out soon enough. Let us know what y…

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Welsh Nuts: Ble Mae Thrones (or the story of Owain Glyndwr) 59:56

3y ago59:56

59:56

Hello, everyone! This week's episode is a Welsh Nuts episode, the story of the last stand of the Welsh against the English! And it's only part 1, so stay tuned! As our one year anniversary is upon us we wanna thank you for your friendship and support. We do this out of love and the love we get back means everything to us! As always, we'd like to th…

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#1 Why (not how) I got here 23:38

3y ago23:38

23:38

In this episode I’m introducing the point of this podcast and a little background on how I got to this point… The ground. The post #1 Why (not how) I got here first appeared on Soot Soldiers Chimney and Dryer Vent.By Justin Neri

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Bandits on my teledu (or Netflix's Killer Ratings) 1:20:56

3y ago1:20:56

1:20:56

Hi, friends! So, for this week, Larissa and Gareth decided to torture themselves by watching the Netflix docu-series (ugh) 'Killer Ratings'. We did it out of love, so now you don't have to! The series is a poor attempt to document the (alleged) crimes of Wallace Souza and his ring, killing drug dealers so they could then drug deal and using the ima…

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That Lula fella, he's going places 1:24:50

3y ago1:24:50

1:24:50

Hi, friends! This was supposed to be a quick updated on Lula's situation and it turned into a deep dive into the last 20-ish years of Brazilian history! With the TARDIS stopping by 1989 and 1994 for a look-see. So, go do your laundry, deep clean the bathroom and kitchen, sort out the meal plan for the week, 'cause we'll keep you company!Next week w…

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Truth AND consequences: A Brazil Nuts Quiz with Isaac Goff-Mitchell 1:08:53

3y ago1:08:53

1:08:53

Hi, everyone! Today's episode is a bit of a treat: we got our friend, Isaac Goff-Mitchell, from The Youth Vote podcast to play a game with us, pinning our very own Gareth Davies against him! So stay tuned for a high stakes match of the Brazil Nuts Quiz (we should totally trademark that)! As always, we'd like to thank Uoster Zielinski for our graphi…

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Partying with politics - marching nuts (Part 2) 45:00

3y ago45:00

45:00

Hello, everyone! Finally, we are back with part 2 of our episode on Carnaval and politics! Very sorry for Gareth's technical difficulties. Anyway, today we talk marchinhas and how they often take political meaning in hilarious ways. As always, we'd like to thank Uoster Zielinski for the graphic design and all the essential workers out there keeping…

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Carnaval: Partying with politics (Part 1) 51:51

3y ago51:51

51:51

Hi, everyone! Today's episode is about how political Carnaval can be, so much so that we made it into a two-parter! And since it is also a BIG topic, we talked about the Carnaval in Belo Horizonte, where Larissa lives. Of course, with festivities cancelled this year - for a very good reason - this is very bittersweet. This week was also Larissa's b…

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And it would've been fine if it weren't for those meddling Kochs! 49:04

3y ago49:04

49:04

Hi, everyone! Happy weekend! For this episode we dive into to the Free Brazil Movement, or MBL, an extreme right-wing organisation that is linked to other organisations that are funded by the Koch brothers. Well, Koch brother now. Rising out of nowhere in late 2013, the MBL was a major player in gathering popular support for the coup against Presid…

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The Brazilian Federation for Female Progress and Bertha Lutz 47:36

3y ago47:36

47:36

Hello, everyone! Sorry we're a bit late! This week Larissa and Gareth talk about Gareth's possible alien heritage, the Brazilian Federation for Female Progress, and its leader Bertha Lutz. And Larissa makes a big announcement (that everyone possibly already knows)! Watch out for the volume at the beginning, ok? We'd also like to thank Uoster Zielin…

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Welsh Nuts: Larissa does (a) Wales (pub quiz) 40:58

3y ago40:58

40:58

Hi, everyone! Because the world is weird, Larissa might soon be moving to Wales! With that in mind, Gareth decided to torture her with questions he knew she couldn't answer and badger her into the above title for which she found a suitable compromise. This pub quiz in no way reflect Larissa's abilities and she was NOT allowed to study for it. Also …

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Nut of Knowledge: The one where celebs go Braziling 36:16

3y ago36:16

36:16

Hey, everyone! Welcome to this week's episode! On this episode we talk about international celebrities that decided, for better or worse, to meddle in Brazilian politics! And, for some reason, Jeb Bush (please clap). Check out our website later for shownotes! We'd like to thank Uoster Zielinski for the graphic design and all the essential workers o…

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State of your Nuts: Amazonas 1:00:05

3+ y ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Hi, friends! Sorry we're late! This week was supposed to be a simple state-themed episode. But then there was a coup attempt in the United States, so the if you're sick of hearing about it, just jump to the mid-point of the episode. Listen to the whole thing to get some good, old-fashioned Larissa rants. Also, since the recording of the episode, th…

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Nut of Knowledge: The one with the Welsh in Brazil (and Patagonia) 45:45

3+ y ago45:45

45:45

Hey, friends! We're back! And better than ever! On this episode we discuss a woman who does NOT predict the future with aspargus and some Welsh attempts at preserving their culture intact in South America. We missed this so much! As always, we'd like to thank Uoster Zielinski for our graphic design, and all the essential workers out there, keeping …

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The one with the Christmas bonus episode! 3:30

3+ y ago3:30

3:30

Merry Christmas, everyone! And Winter Solstice! And all of our end-of-year celebrations! Now, you didn't think we'd leaving hanging, did you? As promised, here's Larissa's "I met Steve Guttenberg!" story. Talk to you in 2021!

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The one with all the gushing and the end of our season! 1:02:51

3+ y ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Hi, everyone! Of course we're late for the last episode of the year! But we come bearing the answers to your questions while we sip our wine and spread our cheer! This year has been rough, but it has also brought us together: Gareth and Larissa became friends and then started a podcast to become friends with the world. Every day is a rollercoaster,…

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Nut of Knowledge: the one with the light for (almost) all 53:39

3+ y ago53:39

53:39

Hello, friends! In today's episode, we talk about Gareth's level of attractiveness, Mario Lopez's next venture, and Brazil's energy grid. Yes, because Amapá is still having issues and power outtages and the thing is, this is not a new problem. It's just gotten worse recently with the substation going offline. So, get ready for some data-filled rant…

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Breaking Nuts: the one with more elections 41:44

3+ y ago41:44

41:44

Hi, friends! We hope you're all doing well. This week's episode is a quickie, giving you the rundown on the latest in the Brazilian election season. Also. apparently the Welsh government thinks coronavirus is a gremlin. Don't forget to send us questions for our mailbag episode! Use our Twitter, @brazilnutspod, or our email, brazilnutspod@gmail.com.…

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The one with a CW because it talks about structural racism and violence 48:51

3+ y ago48:51

48:51

Hi, friends! Some housekeeping: we've been more consistently posting the pod on Saturdays and it actually seems like people prefer that anyway. So, that's now our new day of release - SATURDAY. Also, we wanna do a mailbag episode, so if you have questions about Brazil, Wales, politics, wrestling or something you want our answer to, DM us @brazilnut…

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The one with the marsupial elections? 48:18

3+ y ago48:18

48:18

Hello, dearest of friends! Yes, we're buttering you up because we're late. This quality indie podcast at its finest!This week we talk about the Brazilian municipal elections, held last sunday, 15 November. Maybe you're not caught up on the news; maybe you just wanna listen to our pithy commentary; maybe you wanna know what the hell marsupials have …

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The one where a currency is created, but all money is stupid 54:44

3+ y ago54:44

54:44

Hi, friends! Sorry we're late! You know we do this out of love, right? On this episode we talk about Ouija boards, the creation of the Brazilian Real, and how all money is stupid. We also recorded this before the U.S. results came out, so bare with us. As always, we'd like to thank Uoster Zielinski for the graphic design, and all essential workers …

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The one where we talk U.S. politics 40:13

3+ y ago40:13

40:13

Hi, friends! Yes, even we couldn't help ourselves and are discussing the already over-discussed U.S. elections. But, you know, with our spin and flair! Now, c'mon Nevada! As always, we'd like to thank Uoster Zielinski and all the essential workers keeping us safe.

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The one with the Good Manners for Halloween 1:17:51

3+ y ago1:17:51

1:17:51

Hi, friends! We've come to take over your weekend with talks of Star Trek, Latvian werewolves, the 2017 film Good Manners, and some facts and discussion about the Brazilian film industry. Yeah, we got a bit carried away. Have a spooky weekend, with lots of treats (whatever those may be for you), and thank you for listening! If you're in the U.S.: V…

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The one where we've changed the movie for our Hallowen episode 7:59

3+ y ago7:59

7:59

Hi, friends! We've made a blunder and chose a movie that's not great for our purposes here on Brazil Nuts. Blame our excitement for doing something different. Blame Gareth for wanting to do a movie episode for Halloween. On a Brazilian themed podcast. Yes, blame Gareth, that's better. We're very sorry if anyone was triggered in anyway by our first …

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Breaking Nuts: finding money where the sun don't shine 32:47

3+ y ago32:47

32:47

Hi, friends! Another week that feels like a year, but here we are, still with you. This week we bring you some fresh, warm nuts, which is saying something, since we're talking about senator Chico Rodrigues (DEM-RR) and the unusual place he chose to hide his allegedly illegal money. Since the recording of this episode, Rodrigues's lawyers have sent …

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The one where a goat, a rhino, a monkey, and a mosquito walk into a... city council 45:34

3+ y ago45:34

45:34

Hi, friends! Another week, another serving of Brazil Nuts! With extra nuts this week as we talk about Gareth's feelings, Sebastian Gorka's magical pills, and the animals that have run for office in Brazil! Be well and take care, dear listeners. We'd like to thank Uoster Zielinski for the graphic design and all essential workers out there, keeping u…

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