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Actionable advice to help grow your home services company. The Battle Plan Marketing Podcast is designed for contractors who are looking for effective tips and tactics to grow their business. Podcast topics include contractor marketing strategy, lead generation, web design, search engine optimization, reputation management, referral programs, content marketing, online advertising, social media, financials, sales, employee management, services, and general entrepreneurial interests. Mark Ambr ...
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Faith AEffects

Ambrose University

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Bernie and Mark, a historical theologian and a pastoral theologian, riff and banter about faith and life as they interview a colourful cast of thinkers and doers on what they're, well ..., thinking and doing, and why it matters.
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Jesus Freaks: Vinyl to Digital is a weekly cast dedicated to current and past Contemporary Christian Music and the artists behind the music. Each week we'll interview a different artist about their career, faith and the stories behind the songs. Permission obtained for all music used.
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ReChoice

Joe Pellerito

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Guests reveal their ReChoice word. ReChoice - to name a valuable insight, to joyfully embrace a new perspective and commit to it. Rather than being stuck on repeat or rehash, do a rewrite and move forward. What is YOUR ReChoice word?
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Breakfast In Montana

Russell Rowland & Aaron Parrett

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Montana has produced an extraordinary number of notable books and stories, many of which have been instrumental in defining the American West. A River Runs Through It, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Fools Crow, The Big Sky, Perma Red, and The Last Best Place, all Montana books. For this podcast, Montana writers Russell Rowland (In Open Spaces, Fifty-Six Counties: A Montana Journey) and Aaron Parrett (Montana Then and Now and Literary Butte) will discuss two books per episode, in an effort ...
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Today we have a special guest on the podcast, Donald Hoskins of Maximum Plumbing with locations in Ohio and Kentucky. In just a few short years, Don has used integrity, culture, and community to launch and grow his plumbing business. Now opening a second location in the Cincinnati area and moving his first location into a larger building, Don has g…
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Today we have a special guest on the podcast, Don Hilderbrand, from PlumbSmart out of Asheville NC. Don is a super skilled and successful operator and openly shares his journey of starting his residential service company in 2008 at the height of a national recession. We talked about the importance of advisors, associations, numbers, and good old-fa…
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The Birds of Ireland, Jim Wilson with photography by Mark Carmody – Today Mary is talking to Jim Wilson and Mark Carmody. Jim Wilson in a wildlife writer, broadcaster, tour leader and former chairman of Birdwatch Ireland. Mark Carmody has a PhD in biochemistry and works as a European Patent Attorney. He is an award winning wildlife photographer. Th…
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Today we have a special guest on the podcast, Ryan Matthews, from MyGuy Plumbing & Drain out of Tom’s River NJ. Started in 2018 Ryan has taken the company an impressively long way in just a half-dozen years or so. With over 1200 Google reviews and a 4.9-star rating, I’d say they’ve got a few things dialed in nicely. Ryan shares his biggest successe…
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Today we have a special guest on the podcast, Dan Goodman, from Building36.com to talk about how to power up your annual maintenance plans or give you the tools to create one your customers will want. Annual maintenance plans are an excellent tool to help you stay connected to customers for repeat business, referrals, reviews, and more. But until n…
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Today we have a special guest on the podcast, Pat Taggert, Founder of Sky Blue Creative. Every small business owner in any sector should listen to this episode! Using video for local business is more important than ever. In this episode Pat shares two decades of knowledge and how video greatly increases the effectiveness of your website, your ads, …
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Today Mary is talking to Anna Murphy. Anna moved to Kinvara in 2001 and raised her three children here, and works in the village. Her main passion is environmental activism, and she has been involved in Plastic Free Kinvara, Kinvara Climate Action, the Ballindereen Kinvara Tree gang and now Rights of Nature Galway. Activism gives me hope and can he…
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Today, we have a special guest on the podcast, Mickie Kennedy, Founder of the Public Relations firm, eReleases.com. For over 25 years, Mickie and his team have been helping small businesses gain effective media exposure. A true master of his craft, Mickie shares incredible insights on how to build your brand locally, gain valuable media exposure, a…
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Today we have a special guest on the podcast, Joe Gunderson, Founder of 608 Plumbing in Viroqua Wisconsin. As a volunteer Fireman and local Plumbing & HVAC business owner in a rural area, Joe discusses the importance of community involvement and relationships in growing a business. As a Master Plumber for the local Union Joe eventually ventured out…
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Today we have a special guest on the podcast, Ray Snesrud, Founder and President of Water Heaters Now in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. After sub-contracting with builders for over 13 years Ray first tested and then changed his business model to the service sector with just two products, water heaters, and water softeners. He created super-efficient…
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Today we have a special guest on the podcast, Paul Sanneman - Founder & President of Contractor Staffing Source. Paul and his talented team of 25 dedicated staff help over 200 contracting companies recruit A+ talent. Paul has over 40 years as a business coach and decided to help with their number one problem; hiring and retaining great talent. As a…
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Today we have a special guest on the podcast, Carl Larkin, Founder of Trade Masters Online, Master Plumber, inventor of the Rattlesnake Pipe Tracer, and host & trainer of EPA 608 Certification training for HVAC. If you’re a plumber or work for a plumbing company, you don’t want to miss this episode. Carl’s Rattlesnake device turns leak detection an…
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Today we have a special guest on the podcast, Susanne Mariga, CPA, CGMA, and Founder of The Mariga Group out of Houston, Texas. Susanne specializes in high net-worth tax strategies for 7 and 8-figure entrepreneurs using the very popular “Profit First” system developed by Mike Michalowicz. Susanne was a delight to speak with and shared lots of helpf…
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We celebrate 5 Seasons - We recalibrate with YOUR One Word for 2024 SHOWNOTES: Thank you to the following participants today. Linked names will bring you to their original podcast episode or to their website. Ashley Embry Calvin Smith Christine Yared Christopher Lewis Craig Constantine Daniel Abbott Danielle Cosby Danny Bauer Danny Pellerito Dave B…
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A new episode with Terry - A lot has happened since Season 1 and there are exciting times ahead for 2024, Terry's 70th year, he is our final interview for Season 5. SHOW NOTES Terry's first episode (recorded December 2019) TRAINING GUIDES (5k, 10k, 25k) provided by Amway Riverbank Run Support the show…
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Today we have a special guest on the podcast, Ben Davis, Founder & President of Express Plumbing Heating & Air in Boise Idaho. After a severe health problem that nearly cost him his life, Ben retooled his company to make sure it could run without him and still take care of his family and his employees. Ben shared many words of wisdom with other ope…
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A Coach's Coach: "If we continue to pursue living our lives so that other people's lives are better for them, then we're successful." SHOW NOTES This Tender Land by William Krueger WOO HOO! You're Doing Great! by Sandra Boynton Support the showBy Joe Pellerito / Jock Ambrose
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"The brain defaults to easy... it doesn't care about your goals." Change is hard, but so worth it. How might your second thought be "dimming your switch?" Enjoy the tunes and rediscover what's playing inside your head. SHOWNOTES Luke Rossmo on Facebook Luke's Music Channel Support the showBy Joe Pellerito / Luke Rossmo
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Today we have a special guest on the podcast, Matt DiBara, the 4th generation owner of DiBara Masonry and Founder of The Contractor Connection. Like most of you, Matt found the hiring and training of the team members to be one of the most difficult parts of running a home service business. Struggling to hire and train great technicians and other te…
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Brovember Birthday Brothers - Time for Fun (unless you're a Buckeye) SHOW NOTES Mark on National TV (look for him in the endzone) "Curious" Music Video with Jim and Joe Mark's Season One Episode "RELOCATE" Jim's Season Two Episode "RECALIBRATE PART ONE" Jim's Season Two Episode "RECALIBRATE PART TWO" Mark's Season Two Episode "REIGNITE" Joe's Seaso…
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Kent Dobson guides through wanderings and wonderings, mystery and myth, and a deep question or paradox. Kent has a long history of teaching, whether that's leading in a classroom or on a stage, speaking on his podcast Hints and Guesses, writing a book like "Bitten by a Camel", facilitating a wilderness intensive, or guiding a pilgrimage to Israel. …
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Our first interview from Pennsylvania, Michelle advocates for people with learning challenges. She is someone who knows what it's like and has made it her mission to inspire and empower others as a Paraprofessional, Photographer, Blogger, and Advocate. SHOWNOTES Michelle's Mission Facebook Instagram Support the show…
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Today we have a special guest on the podcast, Stephen Rhyne, CEO of Conveyour.com. Our previous episode featured the tool, WhoHire, which uses AI and behavioral data for the hiring process. And it’s an awesome tool. This week’s episode brings an interview with a company that picks it up from there with automations for onboarding, training, and reta…
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Music Artist Brenden Monroe and I chat about his move to Nashville, the experiences and music that brought him there (get ready to groove to some samples), and what's coming in his "ReWrite." SHOW NOTES Brenden Monroe's Music and Events PRE-SAVE Brenden's new song "Never Gets Old" (releases Nov 2) Instagram Spotify Apple Music Support the show…
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We discuss the origins of Brooke's lyrical tribute to melanated children. Beautifully written and illustrated, it is a "timeless and soothing response to a people's longing for peace, justice, and the eradication of racism in the world." SHOWNOTES Her book "So Whispers the World" Support the showBy Joe Pellerito / Brooke D. Giles
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Today Mary is talking to Victoria Beeler. Victoria is a butterfly enthusiast and enjoys gardening, wildlife, nature, and learning. She and her family have helped with the Smith-Gilbert Gardens butterfly exhibit in Kennesaw, Georgia, U.S.A., and with releasing butterflies there. They have raised Monarchs—from eggs, to caterpillars, to chrysalis, and…
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A "Best of " Episode from Season 1, Remastered for better audio with an update. Daniel is a white Father of eight biracial children. Razel grew up as one of the few black students in his community. Both share painful past and present moments in their cultural navigation and inspire readers to build a better future for all. "In an age when discussio…
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"You will be here in 10 years" is what an award-winning principal told Angelo early on in his career. He even dreamed of becoming a Superintendent... but after years of going "all in", he was beginning to burn out, and both he and his team sensed it. How did Angelo reframe the last few years and tap back in to his original purpose? SHOW NOTES BE A …
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Today we have a special guest on the podcast, Jonathan Porter-Whistman, Co-Owner of Who Hire and international bestselling author of The Sales Boss. If you’re seeking proven solutions that make the hiring process both simpler and more effective in finding great people who fit your company culture, this episode is for you. Jonathan took the solution…
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For the final episode of Breakfast in Montana, Russell Rowland and Charles Finn talk to poet Mary Jane Nealon about her remarkable memoir, Beautiful Unbroken, which was the recipient of the Bakeless Prize for Non-fiction, which is awarded by the Breadloaf Foundation. Nealon's account of working with AIDS patients in New York City just after the epi…
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Today Mary is talking to Galway based artist Lorraine Fletcher. Lorraine's wildlife-inspired prints and giftware showcase the beauty and strength in animals through colour. Her studio is based here at The Burren Nature Sanctuary where there are endless inspirational views and wildlife.The paintings are a combination of vivid colours and focus on th…
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Kelsey's recent NC State Commencement speech has been heard by millions... Why? In just a few short minutes, you'll hear lessons we all need to remember. SHOW NOTES Kelsey's original graduation speech Support the showBy Joe Pellerito / Kelsey O'Connor
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Today we have a special guest on the podcast, Brad Waldrop, General Manager and Co-Owner of Ward Plumbing, Heating, and Air in Western North Carolina. Ward PH&A has been in business since 1977 and Brad and his co-owners bought the company several years back and installed software, systems, training, marketing, and more that exponentially grew the b…
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Do you bury trauma or hard feelings? How is this related to a beach ball? When do you know you’re chasing “Fool’s Gold?” What is making you dream today? Ben has redefined what and who is important. At times, it was a rough road - Through church and career pivots, he has found JOY and purpose in the journey. SHOW NOTES City Life Church Support the s…
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Today Mary is talking to Isabella Tree. Isabella is an award-winning journalist and author, and lives with her husband, the conservationist Charlie Burrell, in the middle of a pioneering rewilding project in West Sussex. She is author of six non-fiction books. Her book Wilding, the story of the ambitious journey she and Charlie undertook to rewild …
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We close out Season 4 by checking in with patrons of the show. I ask them random questions from a deck of cards called "Turning Toward", a product from friend Ashley Hertzog Embry. Part 2 guests: Ron Fox, James Dells, Linda Pellerito, David Barry, and Kyle Anderson SHOW NOTES Turning Toward - Deck of conversation topics through Poetic Soul / Ashley…
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We close out Season 4 by checking in with patrons of the show. I ask them random questions from a deck of cards called "Turning Toward", a product from friend Ashley Hertzog Embry. Part 1 guests: Ashley Hertzog Embry, Shane Naterman, Terry Gates, Jason Tieri, and Tony Pellerito. SHOW NOTES Turning Toward - Deck of conversation topics through Poetic…
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Today we have a special guest on the podcast, Al Fagundes, founder and owner of A. Fagundes Plumbing & Heating is located in NE Massachusetts. Al’s been in business for over 17 years and started as the sole technician and a single truck to now having a team of over 30 people and 17 technicians. We touched on how he grew the business from just himse…
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Russell Rowland had the opportunity to do an interview with James Lee Burke for Distinctly Montana Magazine about the work of A.B. Guthrie. Both Russell and James are huge Guthrie fans, and Burke got to know him after he moved to Missoula in the '60s. So Burke has some wonderful stories about Guthrie, but also some terrific insights into the import…
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Today we have two special guests on the podcast who help home service companies increase their booking rates with professional answering services and virtual assistants. Nikki and John DeCausmaker are the owners of Your Call Boss. John is a super-polished operator who is dedicated to helping his team succeed. We had a great discussion on the import…
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As a Hope College grad from the Engineering Department, Ricky discovered he loved to help people with obstacles, such as the challenge of an amputated limb. He then got his next degree from Eastern Michigan University in Orthotics and Prosthetics. Today, Ricky creates solutions so his patients can return to the activities they love. Support the sho…
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Today Mary is talking to Eoghan Daltun. Eoghan is a sculpture conservator, a High Nature Value farmer and, above all, a rewilder. Originally from Dublin, since 2009 he has lived with his two sons, Liam and Seánie, on their 73-acre farm near Eyeries on the Beara Peninsula, West Cork. He released his hugely successful and award winning book late last…
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Did you know it's Audiobook month? Jeannie took two years during a pandemic to start over in her mid-40's -- she found a new career as an audiobook narrator which combined some of her first loves from her studies at the University of Michigan. You'll hear a few examples of her work (currently 95 books) and discover some things you never knew about …
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Today we have a special guest on the podcast who is crushing it in the Denver CO area. Levi Torres, Founder & Owner of High 5 Plumbing, with 3 locations in Denver, Littleton, and Golden Colorado areas. Levi is a super-polished operator who is dedicated to helping his team succeed. He has created one of the most dialed-in operations I’ve discussed t…
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What can Walter White from Breaking Bad teach us? According to Fred Rogers, all children need to feel heard and loved, and difficult topics should be embraced rather than avoided. Just in time for Father's Day, Brian Anderson spells out the origin and purpose of "Fathering Together", a non-profit reconnecting fathers to their purpose and to each ot…
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We're happy to introduce a new co-host in this episode, as Montana Book Award winner Charles Finn (On a Benediction of Wind) joins Russell Rowland in a conversation with their old friend Shann Ray. Shann has published several books in a wide variety of genres, including American Copper and his excellent short story debut, American Masculine. As you…
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Today we are super-honored to have a special guest on the podcast who is an absolute legend in the home service industry. Tommy Mello, Founder & Owner of A1 Garage Door Service, with 32 locations in 22 states and doing 9 figures in annual revenues with some 700+ employees. He’s also an Amazon best-selling author of the book “Home Service Millionair…
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Today Mary is talking to Richard Nairn. Richard is an ecologist and writer. His latest book is Wild Waters which is the third title in a trilogy which includes Wild Woods and Wild Shores. He is a lifetime naturalist who has worked as a nature reserve warden and was the first National Director of Birdwatch Ireland. He lives on a small farm in County…
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