Best Community Work Podcasts (2024)

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CCC & TAP: A Conversation About Workforce Development with CA Conservation Corps Director JP Patton 41:43

3d ago41:43

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Send us a text The director of the California Conservation Corps (CCC), JP Patton, joins us to talk about the mission of the CCC, and how they work to develop folks for the workforce, and their experience with the TAP trainings affected their workplace culture. In this episode: How TAP got connected with CCC The mission of CCC, and their model refl…

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Life After Meristem: An Interview with Meristem Alum Miles Levine 29:00

29d ago29:00

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Send us a text Hear from a Meristem alumni about how Meristem prepared him for independent living and the workforce, and how he has gained a new sense of confidence from being a part of Meristem! In this episode: Miles’ journey with an auditory processing disorder and dyscalculia, and how Meristem elevated his confidence and social skills How he ha…

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Life After Meristem: An Interview with Meristem Alum Brandon Mark 35:16

1M ago35:16

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Send us a text Hear from a Meristem alumni about how Meristem prepared him for independent living and how he played a part in restarting the Transformative Autism Program! In this episode: How Brandon found Meristem and his journey through the program What he’s learned living independently (and with roommates!) How he played a part in restarting th…

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Life After Meristem: An Interview with Meristem Alum Caroline Eggert 33:59

2M ago33:59

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Send us a text Hear from a Meristem alumni about how the program equipped her for success and how she is now using what she learned to start her own business, live independently, and keep multiple jobs! In this episode: Caroline’s personal journey to Meristem after growing up in Sacramento and living out in Denver and Montana Her biggest takeaways …

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How Meristem & TAP Help People Get (& Keep) Jobs with Eric Steward 33:48

2M ago33:48

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Send us a text Go behind the curtain of Meristem’s Work Skills & TAP with program director Eric Steward and podcast host Harrison Lane to learn how employers and job seekers can benefit. In this episode: Eric Steward’s personal journey and how he was inspired to work with the neurodiverse community How Meristem works with people who want to get a j…

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Breaking down Meristem’s Work Skills Program with Ari von Zboray 33:14

4M ago33:14

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Send us a text Ever wonder what Meristem’s Work Skills Program looks like behind the scenes? Take a peek inside what we do, how we do it and the challenges Meristem and our students face in achieving success in job training and internships. In this episode: What are Meristem’s 5 Pillars? What does Meristem do to support our students going to work a…

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Raley's & TAP Unpack Hiring Neurodiverse Job Seekers 42:58

6M ago42:58

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Send us a text Raley's & TAP Unpack Hiring Neurodiverse Job Seekers. Listen to this week's Voices of the Community: Neurodiversity in Life and Work with special guest, Raley's Senior Manager, Corp HR & Talent Acquisition, Bahar Abullarade. #neurodiverse #autism #hiring #jobseekingtips Share your questions and learn more about us at meristem.pro and…

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Inside The River Cats Concessions, Meristem’s partnership & Hiring Neurodiverse Employees 34:01

7M ago34:01

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Send us a text Take me out to the ball Game! Inside The River Cats Concessions, Meristem’s partnership & Hiring Neurodiverse Employees ⚾️ Join Erin and Harry with special guest, James Thompson, Head of The River Cats Concessions at Sutter Health Park. They unpack how The River Cats partner with non-profits in the area and how that relationship deve…

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It’s Going to Take All of Us! 42:19

8M ago42:19

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Send us a text It’s going to take all of us. How TAP and Stannum Core Solutions are changing the workplace landscape for neurodiverse individuals across the U.S. 🇺🇸 Get inspired by this episode of Meristem's Voices of the Community, Harry, Erin and Ben Schatzel, Stannum Core Solutions' founder take a deep dive into what it takes for employers to ch…

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How Do I Keep a Job? 26:33

10M ago26:33

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Send us a text In this episode, Erin and Harry discuss what’s important to keep a job and what to expect in one of your first work experiences. Based on experiences in internships in the Transformative Autism Program, Erin and Harry offer tips like: be prepared and open for feedback, and consider asking for it each week from your manager practice c…

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Tips for Job Interviews 28:11

10M ago28:11

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Send us a text If getting a new job is a part of your 2024 goals, this is the episode for you! Harry and Erin share how Meristem operates its internship program, including how Meristem uses experiential interviews for neurodiverse candidates. Listen for: more in-depth discussion of the Meristem Method and how Meristem prepares young adults and empl…

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A Message on Giving Tuesday 1:50

12M ago1:50

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Send us a text Erin Schirm shares how you can support Meristem this #GivingTuesday. Support Meristem's work with neurodiverse young people getting on the path to work and greater independence with a tax-deductable donation: meristem.pro/get-involved/support-meristem View Meristem's Holiday Wish List and help fund a specific need of the program. Fun…

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Overcoming Overthinking with Ben Lewis 34:27

12M ago34:27

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Send us a text Meristem program graduate Ben Lewis reflects back on his experience at Meristem, what he loved about the community and the chance to live independently. He shares how he gained the skills to work on a farm and how those experiences influence his attitude toward a day’s work now. Ben shares his path to Meristem and how persistence hel…

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Learning by Doing 27:50

1y ago27:50

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Send us a text Harrison talks about different intellectual or developmental disabilities and asks Erin about how he has responded to difficult situations, like an outburst in class or overcoming anxiety. Listen for: Tips for noticing what you have control over that can improve your well being How proving yourself to be reliable and responsible–even…

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Communication at Work is a Two Way Street 26:45

1y ago26:45

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Send us a text Guest Eric Steward is the Director of Meristem’s Work Skills team and Transformative Autism Program. With Harrison and Erin, they discuss how they work with employers and neurodiverse job seekers and share: How to ask for support at work and why flexibility is a two way street Why Eric encourages job seekers to watch the TAP employer…

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How Harry Learned Patience 24:14

1y ago24:14

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Send us a text Meet hosts Harrison Lane and Erin Schirm. Harrison received an autism diagnosis in elementary school and now works with employers to help them hire neurodiverse people. Erin leads Meristem–a non-profit day and independent living program for autistic and neurodiverse young adults. We cover: What Harrison does working with employers to…

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Introducing Voices of Community 1:25

1y ago1:25

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Send us a text Host Harrison Lane introduces the Voice of Community podcast. This is Meristem’s Breaking Barriers Transformative Autism Program Voices of the Community Podcast. So what is Voices of Community you might ask? Well, if you're a job seeker, if you're an employer, if you're a community member interested in learning more about how to work…

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Why Is Everyone Moving To Cosmos Ecosystem? Sebastien Couture From Epicenter Podcast & Nebular Summit 56:52

1+ y ago56:52

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Sebastien Couture is a podcaster and entrepreneur based in Paris, France. He is the co-founder and host of Epicenter, the best tech podcast covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. Since 2013, Epicenter has been download over 6 million times and produced over 400 episodes of in-depth, enlightening interviews with crypto founders and bui…

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AI Marketing For Web3 With Tim Haldorsson, CEO Lunar Strategy | AI Trends For Marketing Professionals 48:28

1+ y ago48:28

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A.I. Marketing For Web3 With Tim Haldorsson | A.I. Trends For Marketing Professionals In 2023 Tim Haldorsson is the CEO of Lunar Strategy, a web3 marketing firm that works with top leading crypto and metaverse companies worldwide. Join us as we talk to Tim about leveraging AI tools for web3 marketing, the future of AI, privacy concerns, how people …

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Web3 Career Without A Degree w/ Ethan Francis | Web3 DevRel Lead of Chainstack 1:04:25

1+ y ago1:04:25

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We recently had a conversation with Ethan who is now the DevRel lead for Chainstack about his journey and how others can also plan and get their first job in web3. We'll discuss his path to becoming DevRel lead at Chainstack, the skills required, and more valuable advice for those looking to learn from his success. Ethan's Journey into a Web3 Caree…

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How to Become a Smart Contract Auditor with Patrick Collins 1:00:06

1+ y ago1:00:06

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The career of a smart contract auditor is an exciting one albeit a difficult career to build. Smart contract auditors are very well respected in the web3 space and are paid accordingly as well, however the roadmap to becoming one might not be as clear. So, we had an hour-long talk with the biggest blockchain development educator, a former lead dev …

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Our Most "Ram"bunctious Interview Yet! - With Jenna Gilliland 41:04

1+ y ago41:04

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Jenna Gilliland moved to Montana and bought a Hobby Farm with a surprise on it... While Jenna and her family wants to raise Highland Cows someday, they were blessed with three live Rams, and therefore needed to become ram-herding professionals immediately! Did you know that people raise Rams domestically? Neither did we! Here's the video podcast- h…

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Dancing in Montana! Chelsea Speer of Turning Pointe Dance- Kalispell, MT 35:46

2y ago35:46

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Chelsea taught your host and wife to dance! Check it out... https://youtu.be/vJIIdr4XUwE Chelsea teaches dance for all ages and abilities. (Listen to the end for an amazing testimony of how she genuinely helps "all abilities") This episode is very interesting, motivating and you will likely have a different view of dancing afterwards. Video podcast…

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Fighter - Entrepreneur - Montana Native - Taylor Reed 32:21

2+ y ago32:21

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Taylor Reed joins us for our 15th episode of Making it Work in Montana. Taylor is a 4th generation Montanan and is a focused and disciplined businessman. He owns and operates three different businesses - Reed Painting, Reed Construction, and Reed Coatings. Taylor spent his formative years in the valley mastering taekwondo, mixed martial arts, and b…

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How to become a Technical Writer in Crypto/Web3 | With Ake of Chainstack 1:45:11

2+ y ago1:45:11

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Twitter Thread Summary: https://twitter.com/CryptoJobsList/status/1543856231198203906 Chainstack: Chainstack is a multi-cloud and multi-protocol Platform as a Service that empowers businesses to rapidly build, deploy, and manage decentralized networks and services. Website: https://chainstack.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChainstackHQ Crypto job…

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Nomad CEO Will Schmautz on Why Business is Deeply Personal 41:46

2+ y ago41:46

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Please enjoy our 14th episode of our series Marking It Work In Montana! This episode focuses on why personal connections within the world of business are so critical to success. We interviewed Founding Member and President and CEO of Nomad Global Communications (GCS), Will Schmautz. Nomad GCS is a locally owned and operated specialty vehicle manufa…

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UMA 🎙 Crypto Jobs List - Optimistic oracles built for Web3 1:09:07

2+ y ago1:09:07

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UMA is an optimistic oracle built for Web3. This is a recording of the Twitter space organised by Crypto Jobs List on May 20, 2022 with Melissa Quinn, the COO of UMA Project. UMA Project: Website: https://umaproject.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/umaprotocol Work for UMA: UMA Jobs Follow us on Twitter to participate live in our upcoming Twitter …

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Excelling at Endurance and Fitness in Montana- Brian Frank 46:24

2+ y ago46:24

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Brian Frank is the CEO and Owner of Hammer Nutrition and he shares his vision, passion and things that help him "Make it Work in Montana"Learn all about Hammer Nutrition here: https://www.hammernutrition.com/Brian shares about company culture, 35 years of successful business, and the foundation of healthy endurance racing. Brian is extremely commit…

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Vite Labs 🎙 Crypto Jobs List - Bridging Every Blockchain in a Multi-Chain Future 1:18:01

2+ y ago1:18:01

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Vite is the world’s first DAG-enabled smart contract platform, allowing free and fast transactions. This is a recording of the Twitter space organized by Crypto Jobs List on March 25, 2022 with Richard Yan, the COO and Co-Founder of Vite Labs. Vite Labs: Website: https://vite.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vitelabs Work for Vite: Vite Labs Jobs …

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The Defiant 🎙 Crypto Jobs List - Growing a DeFi News Publication 1:30:34

2+ y ago1:30:34

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The Defiant is a popular crypto news publication with a focus on DeFi, NFTs, and more. This is a recording of the Twitter space organized by Crypto Jobs List on March 18, 2022 with Camila Russo, the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Defiant. The Defiant: Website: https://thedefiant.io Twitter: https://twitter.com/DefiantNews Work for Defiant: Defiant Jobs…

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DX 🎙 Crypto Jobs List - Launching Projects in Crypto 1:59:42

2+ y ago1:59:42

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DX is a decentralized launchpad protocol that any new project can use to launch on multiple chains. This is a recording of the Twitter space organized by Crypto Jobs List on February 24, 2022. It was an interesting Twitter space as DX is not only fully remote, they're also a successful team that has managed to stay anonymous. DX: Website: https://d…

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Crypto Community Managers: Fireside Chat x Crypto Jobs List 3:39:53

2+ y ago3:39:53

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This is a recording of an informal twitter space on Community Management in Crypto that took place on Feb 10, 2022. While it was planned to be a 90 minute event, our community had a lot of good alpha and it went on for almost 4 hours. Some notable contributors to the Twitter space: Gandalf from Ethercards: https://twitter.com/Gandalf_NFT Lucky Rabb…

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Gro Protocol 🎙 Crypto Jobs List - Leveraged Yield & Deposit Protection on Stablecoins 1:27:53

3y ago1:27:53

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Gro Protocol is a DeFi Protocol that provides leveraged yield and Deposit Protection. They make it easy and safe to earn yield on stablecoins across multiple platforms. We discussed interesting company culture anw they hire new people. This is a recording of the Twitter Space that took place on February 3, 2022. Gro Protocol: https://www.gro.xyz ht…

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Immutable X 🎙 Crypto Jobs List - Scaling NFTs on Ethereum 1:34:21

3y ago1:34:21

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Immutable X is a fast-growing crypto startup that is working towards building a layer 2 solution for scaling NFTs on Ethereum. We had a chat with Prabina, the Global Talent Acquisition Manager at Immutable on how they're hiring 300+ people and expanding their team. This is a recording of the Twitter Space interaction on January 27, 2022. Immutable …

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Web3Auth 🎙 Crypto Jobs List - Making Web3 Authentication Simple 1:48:37

3y ago1:48:37

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We recently had a Twitter Space interaction with the team at Web3Auth which was turned into this podcast episode. Previously known as Torus Labs, they recently raised $13 million to make Web3 authentication and wallets simple for average users. We discussed the various opportunities available in Web3 space, how Web3Auth made their first hires, and …

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Alpaca Finance 🎙 Crypto Jobs List - Leveraged Yield Farming 🚜 on BSC 1:28:24

3y ago1:28:24

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We had a Twitter Space with James from Alpaca Finance. James is the Head of BD at Alpaca Finance, a leveraged yield farming platform on Binance Smart Chain (BSC). We discussed yield farming, DeFi, and what makes Binance Smart Chain the best platform for their product. Alpaca Finance vastly multiplies the returns from yield farming on other exchange…

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Trusted Node 🎙 Crypto Jobs List - Optimising Staking and Returns 1:39:02

3y ago1:39:02

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We recently had a conversation with Stefan Rust, the CEO and founder of Trusted Node. It is a decentralized staking platform that promises the best returns and perks to users. Since it is decentralized, users also get to participate in the governance and other benefits such as airdrops. We asked Stefan why he built Trusted Node, and what it takes t…

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Strips Finance 🎙 Crypto Jobs List - Making DeFi Interest Rates Tradable 1:51:06

3y ago1:51:06

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The trend these days on most DeFi platforms is to have pools and ask users to provide liquidity for an interest. However, these interest rates are variable. Strips finance is looking to solve this, by letting users trade the interest rates that they get from other platforms. Trading interest rates is a popular function in the fiat trading world. St…

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Ether Cards 🎙 Crypto Jobs List - Community Chat 1:24:22

3y ago1:24:22

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We recently held our first ever Twitter Space with Andras Kristof, the co-founder and CEO of Ether Cards. Ether Cards is an exciting blockchain project in the crowded crypto space. While everyone is using NFTs to create generative art and other artwork to flip on Open Sea, Ether Cards leverages NFT in unique ways. Ether Cards is a tool for creators…

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Purple Mountain Lavender- Deb Davis 29:06

3+ y ago29:06

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A truly unique and beautiful experience! That would be any time that you can spend with Deb and Greg Davis on their mountain top lavender farm in Lakeside, MT.https://purplemountainlavendermontana.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Purple-Mountain-Lavender-138320359613425Address: 417 Blacktail Heights Rd, Lakeside, MT 59922Phone: (406) 212-5626…

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Superwoman! Mom, Wife, Mountain Bike Racer and Overcomer of Obstacles, Rose Grant! 29:05

4+ y ago29:05

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"Trust the process, embrace the work, be grateful, and always stay humble and kind." - Rose Grant is empowering women to pursue their dreams is something that I feel passionate about so that they too can experience the empowerment that comes from victory and defeat, working hard, and pushing limits. .. 5X Mountain Bike Marathon National Champion - …

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Weathering a financial crisis! Joe Coco of Coco Enterprises, Inc. 35:07

4+ y ago35:07

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Joe Coco knows how to go from $0 to $1,000,000+ including doing so over the course of several financial crisis! Listen to Joe and do great when everyone else is worried ;)

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Overcoming obstacles, like a bear attack! And being a professional and family man, Anders Broste 34:46

5y ago34:46

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Anders is the Chief Technical Officer at Esker Cycles, a Columbia Falls, MT bicycle company. He's a father, husband, and he enjoys the Montana Outdoors with hunting, backcountry skiing, mountain biking, fly fishing, rafting.... Anders is an expert on Making it Work in Montana!

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Welcome to "Making it Work in Montana!" Community, Business and the Outdoors of Montana 0:49

5y ago0:49

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Greetings! Thank you for checking out this podcast. My name is David Boye, and I have lived in Montana since 1996, and have met famous athletes, wealthy entrepreneurs, and unsung community heroes, right in Montana! Apparently, they all “make it work,” so that they can spend their time in the greatest of the 50 states.Inspired by my opportunity to m…

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Shea Fast! "Cowgirl," Entrepreneur, Brand coach, all in MT 34:53

5y ago34:53

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From her website, http://www.sheafast.com/ "After years of being a brick and mortar entrepreneur, and a stay at home MOM, I love building business online! Social media marketing is huge, and the future. I see the power of our hand held devices, and the potential to build an income from your phone. Little upfront investment, and zero loss of time. "…

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"Go Find" author, Susan Purvis on her journey of rescue, training and finding herself in Montana 32:53

5y ago32:53

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Learn more at: https://susanpurvis.com/ Susan Purvis’ writing has appeared in the New York Times. She is an empowerment speaker, explorer, educator and author of the bestselling outdoor adventure memoir, Go Find. Susan spent her entire career in the outdoors. Her book chronicles two decades of saving lives and teaching humans and K9’s to do the sam…

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Giuseppe Caltabiano- Circumnavigating the world, global success in Montana 31:32

5y ago31:32

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Giuseppe has succeeded in growing a global company in Montana! He flies his own planes, operating globally from an amazing headquarters in Whitefish, MT. He's even an actor now. A very interesting individual! On LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/caltabianogiuseppe

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The David Steele! Mountaineer, Lifesaver, Selfless Partner in Montana's Great Outdoors! 39:35

5y ago39:35

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David Steele exemplifies Making it Work in the Outdoors in Montana! He has climbed some of the most noteworthy peaks, skied many of them, and regularly gives back more than he takes. Denali, Baker, St Nicholas, The Lithoid Cusp... 100's more! David was a climbing partner to a friend that had a fall of over 500 feet, and he successfully stabilized h…

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John Dunnigan a Musician who has Made it Work in Montana 31:55

5y ago31:55

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John has been a regular favorite of local places like Whitefish Mountain Resort, The Firebrand Hotel, Grouse Mountain Lodge and The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. It wouldn't be Northwest Montana without John Dunnigan. John has a great personal story too! Enjoy. Check him out on Facebook, or at http://www.johndunnigan.com/…

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5.5 Million views! Swimming with ice bergs, a notable teen mentor and teacher, Noah Couser! 34:53

5y ago34:53

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Noah has made it work in Montana! An 8th grade teacher, teen mentor, outdoor photographer, product placement sponsored guru, raised in Northern Idaho, succeeding in Montana. His stories will amaze anyone. More on Noah at https://noahcouserphotography.com/home.html check out his videos on YouTube, just search Noah Couser…

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