Best Kyle Shaw Podcasts (2024)

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Who is Going to Come After You? - Pandy Pridemore - The Human Resource USA 59:59

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Send us a Text Message. Do you ever worry about the tax man coming after you? What about any other government agency? Do you even know who can and what it truly takes to avoid getting in trouble? I’m sure most of us pay our taxes correctly enough to remain under the radar but what about OSHA, or the Department of Labor or the Environmental Protecti…

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GTP CLASSIC: Chris Hamilton | Crisp v. The McDonald's Corporation; McDonald's USA, LLC; and McDonald's Restaurants of Texas, Inc. | $27 million 1:24:59

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This week, we’re replaying a classic episode where Steve and Yvonne interview Chris Hamilton of Hamilton Wingo LLP (https://hamiltonwingo.com/). Rate and review GTP on iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review. View/Download Trial Documents Case Details: Discussing a landmark premises liability case, trial lawyer and Hamilton Wingo LLP partner Chris Ha…

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Utilizing Drip Campaigns - Chris Frate - Pasquale Floors 1:11:29

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Send us a Text Message. How many times do you follow up with a potential client before you move on? What kind of follow up system do you have? Does any of it involve education? Did you know that the average buying cycle for flooring is 6 to 12 months? How are you staying in front of your prospects so they will use you when they are finally ready? C…

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You Don’t Have To Do It All - Doug Howard - Growth Teams 1:13:50

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Send us a Text Message. Struggling to manage just the field operations? What’s it like to add on the books, marketing, scheduling, deliveries, and bidding? Wearing all the hats is a difficult task that is only multiplied by the facts that we are not good at everything and we don’t enjoy everything. Did you know that you don’t have to do it all? Did…

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GTP CLASSIC: Shane Lazenby | Holland v. Cypress Insurance Company and the Estate of James Harper | $21 million verdict 1:19:50

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This week, we’re replaying a classic episode where Steve and Yvonne interview Shane Lazenby of Lazenby Law Group (https://lazlawgroup.com/). Rate and review GTP on iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review. View/Download Trial Documents Case Details: Former defense attorney and U.S. Army Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps veteran Shane Lazenby of Lazen…

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Coaching Versus Cheerleading - Justin Shaw - Driven for Growth 1:08:33

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Send us a Text Message. Have you heard bad stories about useless business coaches who don’t produce results? Does the idea of hiring one just completely turn you off? I can’t blame you, not one bit. There are a lot of coaches out there but many of them are really just cheerleaders. They pump you up emotionally but don’t ever provide any tools to tr…

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Getting Hired by Retailers - Kevin Wielgus - Floors Come True 1:24:44

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Send us a Text Message. I hear stories from retail store owners all the time on how potential subs come in and ask if they are hiring and then the follow up is how much do you pay. This is a horrible approach in my opinion as you are your own business and need to be telling them what you expect. Besides the pay portion though, what about asking wha…

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GTP CLASSIC: Richard Mitchell | Elizabeth Dickinson v. Landmark Hospital of Athens, LLC | $1.3 million verdict 1:07:24

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This week, Steve and Yvonne interview Richard Mitchell of Mitchell & Shapiro LLP (https://www.mitchellshapiro.com/). Rate and review GTP on iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review. View/Download Trial Documents Case Details: Richard Mitchell, a partner at Mitchell & Shapiro LLP, explains how he secured justice for Elizabeth Dickinson, who sustained a…

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The 40 Year Startup - Paul Wilke - Masterpiece Floors 1:09:28

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Send us a Text Message. Where do you even begin starting a business? Many of us just end up out on our own after we learn the skillset thinking that’s all we need. It’s not the case and business knowledge is not the first thing we often seek. This is a major problem for small business owners in general but is easily fixable. Paul Wilke, is the owne…

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Exploding the Myth of Meritocracy with Ofer Sharone [BONUS TEASER] 9:17

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Teaser for full-length exclusive bonus episode on Patreon. An in-depth interview with UMass Amherst sociologist and professor Ofer Sharone about the stigma trap that laid off workers can fall into and how the myth of meritocracy impacts even people who don't think they believe in it. For the full bonus episode, go to patreon.com/proxypodcast. From …

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You Need to Work Within Your Business Model - Mark Bischoff - Starnet Worldwide 1:14:04

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Send us a Text Message. We have all seen the jack of all trades guys, or the guy that offer carpet, hardwood, tile, sheet goods, etc. How about the guys and gals that are doing residential one week and commercial the next. Sure it can all be done but each thing is technically a different model and they all require knowing the ins and outs of each s…

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GTP CLASSIC: Alwyn Fredericks│Jewel Wicker v. American Family Insurance Company, First Class Produce and Owens│$3.5 Million Verdict 1:14:41

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This week, we’re replaying a classic episode where Steve and Yvonne interview Alwyn Fredericks of Cash, Krugler, Fredericks (https://ckandf.com/). Rate and review GTP on iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review. View/Download Trial Documents Case Details: Alwyn Fredericks, a partner at Cash Krugler Fredericks in Atlanta, shares how he secured justice …

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Can Your Installers Do Sales As Well? - Jerry Levinson - Profit Now for Flooring Dealers 1:05:48

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Send us a Text Message. In most cases the sales persons handles the sales of a project. What happens if the installer can upsell a design floor while working on the project? What about the occasional neighbor asking for a bid? Can the installer cash in and get a small commission for their efforts on top of their labor pay? I say yes, and think we n…

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#3 The Layoff Trilogy, Part 3: HR by Proxy 50:04

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With every layoff, there's the blackbox of what's really going on behind the scenes. Why did it go down the way it did? Was it really not about your performance, like they told you? How does the layoff list get made anyway? In our inaugural proxy conversation, we connect Miles and Elliot with a proxy HR professional to answer their layoff questions…

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#2 The Layoff Trilogy, Part 2: Danger Day 42:52

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Please note: This story contains brief mention of suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 9-8-8, or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. Elliot and Miles loved working at the same company, until the spectre of layoffs came to haunt them. From the episo…

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#1 The Layoff Trilogy, Part 1: Layoff Girl 42:14

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When Yowei Shaw got laid off from NPR, she didn't just feel bad. She was confused by how bad she felt and how long the bad lasted. So Yowei does what she usually does in a situation like this - she reported on her feelings. Then things go left. From the episode: Ofer Sharone's book The Stigma Trap Episode credits: Produced by Yowei Shaw Edited by J…

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Anyone Got Some Work? - Ken Ballin - Skyro Floors 1:15:49

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Send us a Text Message. The economy ebbs and flows which means our businesses do as well. Some are better at planning ahead than others. For those that may be struggling to find work right now with an economy with rampant inflation and the lower income levels and middle class starting to feel the squeeze, we need to get creative to find clients. It…

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GTP CLASSIC: Brian McKeen│Tran v. William Beaumont Hospital│$130.5 million verdict 1:10:00

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This week, we’re replaying a classic episode where Steve and Yvonne interview Brian McKeen of McKeen and Associates, LP (https://www.mckeenassociates.com/). Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review. View/Download Trial Documents Case Details: Detroit medical malpractice attorney Brian McKeen explains how he secured j…

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You Make More Behind the Desk - Weston Zimmerman - Synked Up 1:14:00

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Send us a Text Message. Where do you actually make money? I used to think it was in the field. That was where I did the work that produced the revenue for the company. Therefore you make your money in the field. I learned that was a lie. Revenue is produced in the field but made behind the desk. When you truly know your numbers and study your busin…

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Welcome to Proxy 4:07

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Sometimes in life, you have an emotional question that no one in your life can relate to. Maybe you’re an introvert who wants to stop feeling resentful of the extroverts in your life? Maybe you’ve survived prostate cancer and have questions around sex? That’s where Proxy comes in. Host Yowei Shaw (formerly of NPR's Invisibilia) connects you for a f…

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E28 - Brittney Slayes (Unleash The Archers) 1:15:21

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Unleash The Archers vocalist Brittney Slayes joins me for Episode 28 of the Back Lounge Podcast! The powerhouse singer talks with me about becoming a Mom, balancing parenting with the band, the new album, upcoming tours, and the drama that recently surround them (and other bands) for utilizing A.I. with their art, which leads to a bigger topic of h…

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Meeting Them Where They Are At - Jim Tsigos - Tsigos Construction 1:07:50

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Send us a Text Message. Where do you find employees? How do you recruit? How do you retain them? All great questions that are consistently asked. Most of the time we are finding guys and gals from current employees, online posts, or the fact that the neighbor kid needs some work. This works to a point but it doesn’t help us grow a mainstream presen…

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David Yarborough and William Applegate│Shannon Shaw v. Amazon.com Inc.│$44.6 million verdict 1:30:42

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This week, Steve and Yvonne interview David Yarborough and William Applegate of Yarborough Applegate Law Firm, LLC (https://www.yarboroughapplegate.com/). Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review View/Download Trial Documents Case Details: Yarborough Applegate secured a landmark jury verdict against Amazon for $44.6 …

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The Freedom of Choice - Jackson and Chesney DiCarlo - Kronus Software 1:03:10

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Send us a Text Message. Traditionally in the trades, boys will follow in their father’s footsteps and pick up the family business. This is a timeless tale. Only in modern society has it begun to change where kids run off with their own ideas of what they want to become and accomplish. It’s not so bad overall, but how can we create the next generati…

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I am on an Emotional Rollercoaster - Natalie Hall - Artistry in Tile 1:27:39

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Send us a Text Message. Starting a business is rough. Just because you know how to do something does not mean you know how to sell it. From there is only gets more complicated as you have to learn how to market yourself, what to charge, how to manage a schedule, and so much more. Everyone is told there is no money in construction unless you go out …

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Lee Hunt│James Razo v. No Exit Film LLC│$66.6 million verdict 1:12:20

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This week, Steve and Yvonne interviewed Lee Hunt of Hunt Law Firm (https://huntlaw.com/). Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review View/Download Trial Documents Case Details: James Razo, age 55, suffered a spinal cord injury while working on Only the Brave, a movie about a group of elite hotshot firefighters filmed i…

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We’re Not So Different - Tom Cockerill - Cockerill & Co. 1:30:32

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Send us a Text Message. What’s the difference between being a painter, welder, plumber, framer, flooring installer, tile setter, or stone mason? What’s the difference between the country you live in compared to others around the world? Do you really think that your individual location, clientele opportunities, education opportunities and other cond…

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Ken Ballin's $2500 Backsplash - Ken Ballin - Skyro Floors 1:09:52

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Send us a Text Message. How much is too much? The pricing debate is proposed again. What should you be charging to complete your projects? Ken Ballin made a post about a bid for a $2500 backsplash and part of Facebook lost their minds. Listen in as we discuss why it is priced the way it is and how you need to price your work. Support the Show.…

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Firing Clients - Sarah Thelen - S. Thelen Construction 1:10:44

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Send us a Text Message. How do you deal with pushy clients? How do you handle them controlling the project, materials, schedule, etc? Are you not the professional? What happens when trust is lost or not established? Sometimes you just have to fire your client and there is nothing wrong with that. Contracts have natural breaking points in them for a…

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GTP CLASSIC: Kyle Farrar & Wesley Ball│Brown v. Silvi, et al.│$11.7 million verdict 1:40:08

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This week, we're replaying a classic episode where Steve and Yvonne interviewed Kyle Farrar and Wesley Ball of Farrar and Ball, LLP (http://fbtrial.com/). Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review. View/Download Trial Documents Case Details: Farrar & Ball trial attorneys Kyle Farrar and Wesley Ball share how they secu…

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Exiting the Field - Matt Garcia - Craftsman Hardwood Flooring 1:11:39

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Send us a Text Message. I can’t trust anyone to do it as well as me. No one does it how I train them to do it. If I’m not there, they take shortcuts. No one will ever take as much pride in the company as I do. These are all complaints I see consistently from contractors who are struggling to grow their business and find a way to not only add additi…

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Limbic Resonance - Alison Mullins - Rep Methods 1:04:39

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Send us a Text Message. As a leader it can be hard to relate to your team at times. Whether it be because of interests, age gaps, maturity levels, or personality, it is something we need to learn to overcome. A team is only as good as their leader and if the leader is unable to find a way to connect, motivate, encourage, and build up their team, th…

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Matt Cook and Shane Lazenby │Freeman v. ACE American Insurance Co. │ $10 Million Settlement 1:06:43

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This week, Steve and Yvonne interviewed Matt Cook of Cook Law Group LLC (www.cook-lawgroup.com) and Shane Lazenby of Lazenby Law Group (lazlawgroup.com). Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review View/Download Trial Documents Case Details: On April 23, 2016, a fatal crash resulted in the loss of Taliah Freeman, a 32-y…

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The Importance of Networking - Daniel and Jose Gonzalez and Paul Stuart - The Huddle Podcast 1:19:46

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Send us a Text Message. Do you have competition locally or do you have trusted partners? What about nationally? Internationally? Are you utilizing your relationship building skills to get to know your product reps? Distributor employees? How are you growing your network to better empower your business? Join Daniel and Jose Gonzalez of Preferred Flo…

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Raising the Bar - Paul Stuart - Go Carrera/Stuart and Associates 1:13:02

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Send us a Text Message. With over 3 billion dollars of failures annually in the flooring industry alone, the flooring tile and stone industry could stand a face lift. From the image of contractors and the level of respect they get, to the technical skills they display, and how their companies are run. The bar is easily stepped over these days by ju…

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Jude Basile │Collins v. Diamond Generating Corp. │ $150 million verdict 1:13:10

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This week Steve and Yvonne interview Jude Basile of The Basile Law Firm (https://www.basilelaw.com/). Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review View/Download Trial Documents Guest Bio: Jude Basille Jude first began practicing law in 1982. Over the years, he has earned numerous awards as a result of his fierce dedicati…

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Engagement Pods - Shawna Bouchard - Johns Manville 1:15:52

4M ago1:15:52

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Send us a Text Message. Taking yourself to the next level on social media is no easy task. There are any number of ways to grow your audience from paying for followers to interacting with those around you, or even just putting your posts up and letting it grow organically. The views really come when people that want to see your content interact wit…

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Building An Apprentice Program - Sam Bruce - Visalia Ceramic Tile 1:05:35

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Send us a Text Message. I can’t find reliable help. How do I write a job description to attract people? How are you all finding employees? Everyone keeps quitting on me. What kind of SOPs do you all have in place? These questions and statements are some that I consistently see week after week in online flooring groups. One of the biggest issues sma…

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GTP CLASSIC: Lee Hunt │Eric Armstrong & Luke Armstrong v. Express Ranches, LLC. │ $5.256 million verdict 1:16:42

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This week, we’re replaying a classic episode where Steve and Yvonne interview Lee Hunt of The Hunt Law Firm (https://huntlaw.com/). Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review View/Download Trial Documents Case Details: Top 25 New Mexico Super Lawyers honoree Lee Hunt discusses how he secured justice for Eric and Luke A…

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Adding Another Crew - Kara Allen - Spiegel’s Flooring 55:48

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Send us a Text Message. It's one of the largest hurdles in small business. How do you build past yourself? How do you get that second crew up and running and trust them when you can't be there? Where do you find them? What needs to be in place to hold them accountable? Kara Allen is part owner of Spiegel's Flooring in Sandy Lake, PA since 2020, alo…

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I Won't Out Work You, I'll Out Delegate You - Cody Cox - Cox Tile 1:01:23

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Send us a Text Message. The internet will have you believe that if you hustle hard enough that you can accomplish anything. You can build a great business, you can have multiple successful side hustles, and plenty of time for your family as well. This attitude is super toxic and leads to a mindset that stops you from actually growing. If you work 1…

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GTP CLASSIC: William Ricigliano│Jason Kowalsky v. County of Suffolk, Rancourt et al.│$5.088 Million Verdict 1:11:40

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This week, we’re replaying a classic episode where Steve and Yvonne interview William Ricigliano of Ricigliano and Filopei, P.C. (www.rfinjurylaw.com). Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review View/Download Trial Documents Case Details: One of America’s Top 100 Attorneys, William Ricigliano shares how he secured just…

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Effective Leadership - Dennis DiCarlo - Kronus Software and Carpet to Go Flooring 1:25:20

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Send us a Text Message. Going from owner operator to employer is a tough transition. It’s not easy to learn how to lead a team or to be able to communicate well with them. Most of us came from a system where we were not trained very well by our “leaders” and thus did not get the experience to manage a team properly. This leads to micromanagement an…

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Over 100k Embezzled: Lessons Learned - Erin Albrecht - J&R Tile 1:07:36

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Send us a Text Message. A common excuse to not having a bookkeeper for a business is that there is worry about their access to your accounts. There is for sure a legitimate concern here but they can be mitigated by how you set the employee or outside contractor up. What are the ways you can control access? How do you need to monitor what they are d…

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Jordan Strokovsky │Parks v. Temple University Hospital│$30 Million Verdict 1:16:50

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This week Steve and Yvonne interview Jordan Strokovsky of Strokovsky LLC (https://actionafterinjury.com/). Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review View/Download Trial Documents Case Details: Jordan won his client a $30 million recovery against Temple University Hospital in one of the largest medical malpractice case…

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Episode 25: Mike Amman, WI Forester & avid upland hunter 1:17:50

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In this episode we discuss Mike’s journey in upland hunting, mostly grouse hunting. Along with his personal experiences with his Weimaraners and setter. We also discuss the WI land scape and some legislation that’s important to bring to light with respect to changes in our upland bird’s quiet season in the Northwoods.…

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Investments, Retirement, and Generational Wealth - Anthony Oliver - Oliver’s Tile 1:03:13

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Send us a Text Message. 401K’s. Medical benefits. Paid time off. Sometimes the corporate world seems better than this self employed life. All of these things are accessible as small business owners though. You can do an IRA, get benefits and build in paid time off to your rates. There are other things we can do as well to build generational wealth …

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Consultations: Follow Up Questions - Mark Evans - SalesKit 58:52

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Send us a Text Message. You’re probably like me and got fed up with working for someone else and decided to take your skillset and start selling your own projects. It’s a whole new ball game compared to just doing the work and one that takes a lot of effort to figure out successfully. From what to charge, how to negotiate, what to look for in clien…

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GTP CLASSIC: Dan Blouin and Jim Kramer │Clagett as Temporary Administrator for the Estate of Pietro Macaluso v. A. O. Smith Corporation, et. al.│$60 Million Verdict 1:22:29

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This week, we’re replaying a classic episode where Steve and Yvonne interview Dan Blouin and Jim Kramer of Simmons, Hanly, Conroy (https://www.simmonsfirm.com/). Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review View/Download Trial Documents Case Details: Accomplished mesothelioma and asbestos attorneys Dan Blouin and Jim Kra…

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Defining Your Personal Identity - Ron Nash - Laticrete 1:18:53

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Send us a Text Message. I heard a curious thing. Apparently is is a western civilization thing answer the question of "who are you" by listing out your job or something else that you do. Much of the world would start that off by saying I am the son or daughter of so and so. This led me to think about personal identity and especially as a business o…

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