Best Sapienza Podcasts (2024)

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S6 Ep24 (127) Cuba Libre 1:14:40

3d ago1:14:40

1:14:40

Season 6 Ep 24 (127) Cuba Libre Written: Leonard Katzman Directed: Robert C. Thompson Aired: March 25, 1983 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Sue Ellen begins to investigate Holly's claim that JR is being unfaithful. JR, meanwhile, flies to Puerto Rico in hopes of retrieving the forty million dollars he lost without having to fly to Cuba. After l…

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S6 Ep23 (126) Hell Hath no Fury 1:20:49

8d ago1:20:49

1:20:49

Season 6 Ep 23 (126) Hell Hath no Fury Written: Arthur Bernard Lewis Directed: Ernest Pintoff Aired: March 18, 1983 EwingBBQ.com Patreon: www.Patreon.com/EwingBBQ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ewingbbq Merch: bit.ly/ewingbbqmerch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/EwingBBQ/ TikTok: @Ewingbbq Instagram: @EwingBBQ Twitter: @BBQEwing…

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#92 - How to partner with brands for sponsored content with M. Aimee Tan - part 1 47:47

8d ago47:47

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This week on the podcast, M. Aimee Tan, a professional food and beverage photographer, food stylist, creative director, recipe developer, and content creator based in Canada, reveals everything you need to know about creating sponsored posts for brands. Aimee works with local, and global clientele as well as PR & marketing agencies. In this episode…

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#91 - How to create captivating food videos and monetize your content with Eva Kosmas Flores - Part 2 42:04

16d ago42:04

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Most photographers start a full-time or part-time business with passion and enthusiasm. But over time, when the rubber hits the road, they begin to run out of steam because they hit a roadblock - How to grow the business and make more $$ every month? How to scale the business, a natural progression? Where to go from here, what’s next? Staying in bu…

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#90 - 5 quick tips to improve the lighting in your food photography 18:23

22d ago18:23

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This week on the podcast, I’ve 5 quick tips to improve the lighting in your food photography. There is always so much to learn about light. Small, subtle changes can completely change the feel of a photo. It can take a photo from realistic to artistic, with never-ending options. Flatlay photography, adding movement to photos, or a creative way to l…

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DOA - Hollywood Show 2024 Recap! 1:12:57

25d ago1:12:57

1:12:57

By Mary Hutter

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How to create captivating food videos and monetize your content with Eva Kosmas Flores - Part 1 42:16

30d ago42:16

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The future is looking towards food in motion. I mean, look at social media. We’re seeing a surge in food videos. Look at client briefs. They want their products to be captured in action. Look at our potential of being able to convey a visual story of food way more powerfully through videos. There is no denying that photos will always hold their imp…

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March 2024 Recap | Talking Lots: S3 E2 17:19

1M ago17:19

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Talking Lots is back! Join us on this episode of The Pavement Group's Podcast, Talking Lots, as Brian Hess and Eli Stoehr bring you the behind-the-scenes of all the awesome things we were able to do in the month of March here at TPG.

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#88 - Why your photography business is not taking off 23:11

2M ago23:11

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Have you ever looked at another photographer and wondered why they’re doing better than you? Why is their business more successful than yours? Why have they achieved what you’ve not? Why is your business not growing like theirs? Will your business ever look like theirs? Will you ever be as successful as them? If these questions have ever crossed yo…

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DOA: Interview with the DALLAS secretaries: Deborah Rennard, Deborah Tranelli, Danone Simpson 57:35

2M ago57:35

57:35

Otherwise known as "The Three Ds", Deborah Tranelli, Deborah Rennard, and Danone Simpson were cast members for over a decade! Join us in this special "DOA" episode of The Ewing Barbecue Podcast! Video version available: https://youtu.be/4giAzbHLeBE?si=L6BBfr3G_cootCREBy Mary Hutter

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#87 - The hidden realities of being a professional food photographer with Francesco Sapienza - Part 2 53:24

2M ago53:24

53:24

Have you noticed that a basic food photographer can have a thriving business and Have you also noticed that a brilliant photographer may not really be making enough in their business? This is more common than you might think. Photography talent is very different from business acumen. They’re both completely different skill sets and just because we …

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#86 - Side Back light - When to use & avoid it in food photography 18:10

2M ago18:10

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Have you ever been in a photoshoot and felt something was off, but you couldn't quite figure it out? Most of the time, it's because of one big reason – light. But instead of tackling light, our tendency is usually to start fussing with props and backdrops and composition, thinking that is the problem when actually sometimes all it needs is a tiny t…

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After the Barbecue: Deborah Rennard and Al Sapienza 48:08

2M ago48:08

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Deborah Rennard and Al Sapienza join Josh to discuss their careers in acting and singing. They talk about their experiences on Dallas and other TV shows, as well as their musical performances together. Deborah shares her journey from acting to producing and back to acting, while Al talks about his lifelong passion for singing. They discuss their sh…

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February 2024 Edition | Talking Lots: S3 E1 26:53

2M ago26:53

26:53

Talking Lots is back! Join us on this episode of The Pavement Group's Podcast, Talking Lots, as Brian Hess and Eli Stoehr being you the behind the scenes of all the awesome things we were able to do in the month of February here at TPG. https://www.thepavementgroup.com/

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#85 - The hidden realities of being a professional food photographer with Francesco Sapienza - part 1 49:44

2M ago49:44

49:44

What do you think it takes to be a successful commercial food photographer? Excellent camera skills? High level of Creativity? Crazy passion for photography? Expensive photography equipment? What if I told you, none of the above are deal breakers to be a commercial photographer. It takes more than camera skills, creativity and passion to run a phot…

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#84 - How to know when to create large compositions 25:23

2M ago25:23

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Is creating compositions a challenge for you? I can totally see why. First off, for the simple reason that composition is art. It is subjective and everyone’s style is different. So it really leaves a lot of grey area on whether a certain technique works or not. Secondly, because composition is an art, it is tough to learn it technically. Yes, we c…

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GAINING CONFIDENCE IN SALES with Michael Sapienza | Talking Lots - S2 E17 27:09

3M ago27:09

27:09

On this episode of Talking Lots, host Eli Stoehr and guest Michael "Mikey" Sapienza discuss the secrets to building confidence as a salesperson. They emphasize the importance of product knowledge in gaining customers' trust and share personal experiences of asking questions and learning from experts. They also highlight the significance of being au…

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#83 - Don’t lose a year. Make this easy goal setting tweak now 18:35

3M ago18:35

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Whether it’s the start of the year or not, we all find ourselves at different points in our journey setting new goals, striving to achieve existing ones, or perhaps even questioning the necessity of setting goals altogether. Regardless of our stand on goal setting, we all have ambitions for our creative journey. It could be launching a new project,…

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THE ART OF GOAL SETTING IN SALES | Talking Lots - S2 E16 37:51

3M ago37:51

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On this episode of the Talking Lot's Podcast, Eli & Todd dive into the world of goal setting in sales. They discuss the importance of setting goals for personal growth and development, as well as aligning individual goals with company objectives. The conversation also explores different sales approaches, such as being a hunter or a farmer, and how …

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S6 Ep 22 (125) The Sting 1:19:37

3M ago1:19:37

1:19:37

Season 6 Ep 22(124) The Sting Written: David Paulsen Directed: Larry Elikann Aired: March 11, 1983 ----more---- Bobby and Ray mess up all of JR's plans! Lucy and Mickey get close. ----more---- EwingBBQ.com Patreon: www.Patreon.com/EwingBBQ Merch: bit.ly/ewingbbqmerch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/EwingBBQ/ TikTok: @Ewingbbq Instagram: @…

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#82 - How to build a photography business while balancing family - part 2 with Tessa Huff 37:04

3M ago37:04

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Being a full-time photographer and running a business can be very overwhelming.esp when everyone around is constantly hustling. Someone is working with food52 Someone is shooting for Delicious magazine Someone just made $500,000 by selling their online course Someone is talking about completing 10 years in food photography We hear them, we look at …

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BUILDING STRONG CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS | Talking Lots - S2 E15 40:15

3M ago40:15

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On this episode of Talking Lots, hosts Eli and Todd are joined by guests Patrick Ford, Chad Fay, to discuss the difference between hunters and farmers in sales. Patrick shares his experience in a sales organization that focused on farming, while Chad and Patrick discuss their preferences for the farmer role. The importance of balancing hunting and …

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#81 - Take your lighting to the next level in food photography 21:07

3M ago21:07

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Have you ever taken a photo and thought - “Ughh! that looks dull” “Why does my photo look flat” “That food does not look delicious” “Why doesn’t my photo pop” “Ok, that looks good but I wish it was better” “Gosh! I did everything right but there’s still something missing” Truth is, 90% of the time that missing factor in our photos is the light. Mos…

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A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE | Talking Lots - S2 E14 52:14

3M ago52:14

52:14

On this episode of Talking Lots with Todd and Eli, the hosts are joined by guests Chris Lambert and Mike Aceti to discuss a wide range of topics. From sports and football teams to airports and electric vehicles, they cover it all. Get ready for exciting predictions about the upcoming Super Bowl, insights into different quarterbacks and teams, and a…

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#80 - How to build a photography business while balancing family - part 1 with Tessa Huff 40:06

4M ago40:06

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If you had to uproot yourself and move to a new country, you had to shut down your business And when you moved to the new country with the hopes of starting a new business, You found out that you had a baby on the way. How would you feel at that point in life? Would you be excited at the prospect of building a new life and having a clean slate to s…

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HOT ONES CHALLENGE | Talking Lots - S2 E13 52:41

4M ago52:41

52:41

On this episode of Talking Lots, Todd Gorell and Eli Stoehr, along with guests Angel, Maggie, and Tyler, discussed risk-taking, the importance of due diligence, and the importance of being comfortable in one's own skin all while taking the world famous Hot Ones Challenge (kind of). They discussed hot sauces ranging from Frank's Red Hot to Melinda's…

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#79 - How to find a higher purpose & make food photography more meaningful 23:00

4M ago23:00

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Look at you stepping into the new year with a smile! Well, I hope you’re smiling because it's the time of the year when fresh starts and new beginnings feel a lot easier to make. I don’t know about your goals but a big goal for me last year and the year before was to not quit food photography. Yep! It was my goal to do what I’m doing in spite of th…

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THE IMPORTANCE OF GRIT AND RESILIENCY IN SALES | Talking Lots - S2 E12 27:32

4M ago27:32

27:32

On this episode of Talking Lots, Todd Gorell and Eli Stoehr discuss the qualities necessary for success in sales. They emphasize the importance of grit and resiliency, emotional intelligence, and the ability to read people and connect with them. They also discuss the importance of self-motivation, self-drive, and being coachable. https://www.thepav…

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RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR with Brian Hess | Talking Lots - S2 E11 40:16

4M ago40:16

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On this episode of Talking Lots, Todd Gorell and Eli Stoehr discuss the growth of the Pavement Group with CEO Brian Hess. They emphasize the importance of customer experience and how it is the key to the company's success, as well as the importance of networking and aligning with exceptional companies. Finally, they discuss their plans for the upco…

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S6 Ep21 (124) Caribbean Connection 1:32:53

4M ago1:32:53

1:32:53

Season 6 Ep 21(124) Caribbean Connection Written: Will Lorin Directed: Patrick Duffy Aired: March 4, 1983 ________________________________________ JR forces Holly into an illegal deal with Cuba. Bobby is super crabby the whole episode. Katherine encourages Pornstache to continue stalking Pam. Cliff falls in love with Pornstache. Sue Ellen wants to …

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DOA- INTERVIEW Afton and Mitch Cooper with Audrey Landers and Leigh McCloskey. 48:47

4M ago48:47

48:47

Audrey Landers and Leigh McCloskey, former cast members of the TV show Dallas, join the Ewing Barbecue conversation to reminisce about their time on the show. They discuss auditioning for their roles, working with the cast and directors, and the evolution of their characters. They also share memories of their favorite scenes and the changes they ob…

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TALKING SALES with TPG | Talking Lots - S2 E10 42:06

4M ago42:06

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On this episode of Talking Lots, Todd Gorell is Talking Sales with Chad Fay and Patrick Ford, from the Pavement Group. The guys discuss their sales careers, families, and Christmas traditions. They also emphasize the importance of sales and customer service, and commit to doing a polar plunge together in January. https://www.thepavementgroup.com/…

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#78 – How to take a cookbook shoot from start to finish with Diana Muresan – part 2 45:39

5M ago45:39

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Few years ago I received an enquiry from a brand for a cookbook photoshoot. They had seen my work and wanted to know more about my process and also my rates for the project. I shrieked. I mean who doesn’t want to shoot a cookbook. Almost every photographer dreams of it. I did too. I was excited reading that email. But there was a minor problem. I h…

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S6 Ep20 (123) Brothers and Sisters 1:28:58

5M ago1:28:58

1:28:58

Season 6 Ep 20 (123) Brothers and Sisters Written: Will Lorin Directed: Larry Hagman Aired: February 25, 1983 ______________________________________ Pornstache gets super manipulative and emotionally handsy with Pam. JR and Walt Driscoll go "All in" with the illegal deal with Cuba. Bobby is an Angry Elf the entire episode. Katherine plays the Long …

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TAKING A LEAP OF FAITH with Paige Perkins' | Talking Lots - S2 E9 26:26

5M ago26:26

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On this episode of Talking Lots, Eli and special guest Paige Perkins talk about her journey from physical therapy to asphalt sales. She explains the importance of taking risks, making connections, and asking questions. Paige emphasizes the importance of hard work and dedication, and now enjoys the rewards of her efforts and loves being able to lead…

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#77 - How to take a cookbook shoot from start to finish with Diana Muresan - part 1 47:07

5M ago47:07

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Ever dreamt of shooting a cookbook? How would you feel seeing your work in print? How would you feel if you opened a cookbook and found your photos on large pages staring right back at you? I don’t think I’ve ever met a photographer who didn’t want to see their work in print, who wasn’t excited by the thought of photographing a cookbook and creatin…

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UNLOCK YOUR SALES POTENTIAL with Michael Sapienza | Talking Lots - S2 E8 25:27

5M ago25:27

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On this episode of Talking Lots, host and special guest Mikey Sapps discuss the importance of mentors and hard work in sales. Mikey shares his experience of working for a large nationwide roofing contractor and how his mentor, Nate Thompson, helped him move up quickly. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships in sales and having a goa…

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S6 Ep19 (122) Legacy 1:24:15

5M ago1:24:15

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Season 6 Ep 19 (122) Legacy Written: Robert Sherman Directed: Patrick Duffy Aired: February 18, 1983 _______________________________________________________________________ Pam takes Christopher and leaves Bobby and Southfork. Ellie and Clayton get closer. Rebecca's Will is read. Cliff, Pam, and Afton make bank. Katherine is unamused. JR and Walt D…

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#76 - How to save time & money when investing in photography gear 17:58

5M ago17:58

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I don’t know which camera to buy. Is this lens worth the cost? Should I go for flash or continuous lights? Deciding on which camera equipment to buy is never easy. It almost always comes down to our budget and whether it’s worth the investment. Have you ever bought a piece of gear and found that it wasn’t really worth buying, didn't improve your ph…

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EXPLORING THE EV INDUSTRY WITH CHRIS LAMBERT | Talking Lots - S2 E7 30:12

5M ago30:12

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On this episode of Talking Lots Podcast, Todd is back with special guest Chris Lambert, a 25-year veteran of the EV industry. They discuss the increasing demand for EV infrastructure, the advantages of Tesla's infrastructure, and the need for customers to partner with the right companies. Chris also shares his experience of touring with Pearl Jam a…

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#75- Not making enough money in food photography? 3 common mistakes to avoid 18:32

6M ago18:32

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A few weeks ago someone on social media commented on one of my posts saying that in their opinion they didn’t believe that food photography could ever be a full-time career, that it could be profitable or be taken up professionally. I didn’t say much to this because we are all welcome to have our opinions and unfortunately, this is a common opinion…

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ANYTHING BUT ASPHALT: ELI STOEHR'S STORY | Talking Lots - S2 E6 22:46

6M ago22:46

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On this episode of Talking Lots, host Eli Stoehr is back in Studio1 with Vinnie Candelore as the guys dive deep into Eli's origin story at TPG. He encourages people to follow a proven framework and to show up every day and do the right things in order to get the right results. Vinnie hopes to be an inspiration to young people and anyone else who wa…

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S6 Ep18 (121) Requiem 1:25:11

6M ago1:25:11

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Season 6 Ep 18 (121) Requiem Written: Linda Elstad Directed: Larry Hagman Aired: February 11, 1983 ________________________________________________________________ Rebecca dies from her injuries from the plane crash. Cliff breaks down. Katherine decides to move to Dallas from NYC. Pam says, “Eff this, I’m out!” and leaves Bobby and SF. ____________…

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#74 - How to create a resilient food photography business unaffected by social media changes with Madhushree & Anindya Basu - Part 2 36:43

6M ago36:43

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Would you like more followers on social media? More likes? More engagement? YES? Almost everyone wishes they had a larger following on social media. Infact, there are courses in the market on “How to get 300k followers in 30 days.” Sounds tempting, right? Who wouldn't want a larger community? Why not? But the question we really need to ask is, why?…

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#73 - The #1 lighting mistake in moody photography 22:27

6M ago22:27

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Let’s say you have a friend who loves your photography.. ..but they don’t really understand the technicalities. One day you post a moody photo And they absolutely love it. So they ask, “how did you create it?” And you get excited and start telling them all about light and how light creates mood. But how confident are you about your understanding of…

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Ignite Construction Summit with Sara Lombardo: Talking Lots - S2 E5 20:47

6M ago20:47

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On this episode of Talking Lots, hosts Eli Stoehr and Todd Gorell were joined by guests Miranda Rowe and Sara Lombardo to discuss the upcoming Ignite Construction Summit. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from panelists, network with like-minded people, and enjoy the resort's amenities. Eli and Miranda will be on a panel discussing Sales…

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Taking a Leap of Faith with Cam Roberts: Talking Lots - S2 E4 49:27

6M ago49:27

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Taking a Leap of Faith: An Interview with Cam Roberts In this episode of the Talking Lots podcast, Todd Gorell interviews Cam Roberts, the owner of Laser Line Striping and founder of Stripe It Like It's Hot podcast. Cam and his wife Robin have a family of five, and their third child is due in October. Cam shares his story of how he and Robin took a…

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S6 Ep17 (120) Crash of ’83 1:14:57

6M ago1:14:57

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Season 6 Ep 17 (120) Crash of ‘83 Written: Howard Lakin Directed: Bill Duke Aired: February 4, 1983 JR finally finds a refinery to buy and everyone tries to stop him – mostly Rebecca. Bobby turns to the darkside and Pam has had ENOUGH of his reindeer games! Cliff finds out how he really got the deal with Gil Trashcan Thurman. EwingBBQ.com Patreon: …

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#72 – The #1 mistake to avoid when investing in a course 21:30

6M ago21:30

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Have you ever bought a course, and then left it for some or the other reason without completing it? Have you ever bought a course, completed it but it never really gave you results. Didn’t help much. Most of us have invested in courses in our creative lives and gone through the pain of certain courses not working out for us. We buy courses but don'…

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Connecting Executives and Suppliers: Talking Lots - S2 E3 22:53

7M ago22:53

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Connecting Point Marketing Group: A Conversation with Juli Poteet and Rachel DeForge On this episode of Talking Lots, Todd and Eli welcomed Juli Poteet and Rachel DeForge from Connecting Point Marketing Group (CPMG) to discuss the events they have attended. CPMG was founded in 2004 with the goal of bringing executives and suppliers together to disc…

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