Best Blue Collar Ceo Podcasts (2024)

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0103. Act with Intent. Learn how to not react. 37:38

2h ago37:38

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We all go about life with it happening to use versus us happening to life. Well, what do we mean about that? Kyle took sometime this summer to spend more time with his daughter and wife. While doing that he had a friend take over the mowing section of his business and didn't notice how much it was costing him till last second. Now it didn't get out…

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Operating an excavating business as Husband and Wife – DT 254 1:18:27

11h ago1:18:27

1:18:27

Dan Moon and Jenna Moon Co-Owners/Operators of Total Excavating talk about what it’s like to own a business while running a household together. Dan has been on the job site most of his life (specifically for total excavation) and Jenna comes from a background in non-profit work, together they make quite the duo!…

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#138 Building a wellness brand in Australia with Sanjay Gidwani / Wallaby Wellness 46:20

3h ago46:20

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How To Solve People Problems 31:39

2h ago31:39

31:39

BlueCollar.CEO – Dave MacDonald is the Owner and Founder of Better Together Group, a group of staffing companies that provide specialized recruiting services for clients and personalized services for job-seekers. The companies include Revolution Staffing, Essential Staffing, and Help Unlimited, each serving specialized markets and demographics. In …

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BuildWitt Investment Lessons – DT 253 27:33

2h ago27:33

27:33

Aaron discusses the lessons he learned from BuildWitt's latest investment round. And these lessons apply to business and life, not just investment! Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and wor…

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From Lawnmowing to Dredging the Mississippi w/Blake Enloe – DT 252 1:27:02

3d ago1:27:02

1:27:02

Blake Enloe founded Legacy Corporation, primarily performing marine construction work on America's rivers. Although he hasn't always worked for the US Army Corps of Engineers... His first gig? Landscaping the neighborhood. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our …

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#137 Importance of Financial planning, mistakes to avoid & more with Krishan Mishra FPSB India 30:01

3d ago30:01

30:01

Krishan Mishra, CEO, Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) IndiaAs the CEO of FPSB India, Krishan Mishra will lead the strategy andoperations of FPSB India and champion the advancement of thefinancial planning profession in India with CFP marks its symbol ofexcellence in financial planning.Mishra brings more than 20 years of experience in the f…

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0102. Find a new room. You are the average of the 5 people you are around most. 28:58

3d ago28:58

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Sayings exist for a reason. You are the sum of the 5 people you are around the most. That could be your net worth, yourself worth, your personality, all of it and more. We are social being and in order to become a part of the click of people you need to blend in or offer something to better yourself and those around you. A great book to read on thi…

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EP60 -Empowering the Green Movement with Eric Smith Past President of the FNGLA 1:03:30

4d ago1:03:30

1:03:30

Send us a Text Message. In this milestone episode of The Plant Movement Podcast, we are thrilled to feature Eric Smith, the past president of the Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association (FNGLA) and the current national sales manager for BioSafe Systems. Eric has dedicated his entire career to the Green Industry, making significant contr…

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How Changing Your Mindset Can Grow Your Business 38:24

4d ago38:24

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BlueCollar.CEO – Sandy Papavero is the Director of Sales and Marketing at CEO Warrior, a membership dedicated to teaching plumbers, electricians, contractors, and HVAC technicians to lead and scale their businesses. As a certified life coach, visionary entrepreneur, and hypnotherapist specializing in T.I.M.E techniques, Sandy works with professiona…

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0101. How Much SH*T are you willing to eat to win? 47:56

9d ago47:56

47:56

Whether its accepting you are wrong to a coworker, or doing something you really don't want to do within a company, or even working longer hours than expected. No matter what you do for a living, you will eventually have to eat some crap, as an employee or employer. Facing it and getting better is truly a test to oneself to get better and provide t…

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Aaron's Social Media Secrets – DT 251 34:22

6d ago34:22

34:22

Aaron dives into the ins and outs of his social media strategy that he's used to reach tens of millions of people and generate billions of views. The more people who tell the industry's story, the better! Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official spo…

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#136 Understanding the Logistics and Maritime business with Jitendra Srivastava 36:37

13d ago36:37

36:37

Triton Logistics is one of the most prominent Logistics and Maritime leaders amongst others not only in India but they have their presence overseas by providing end to end logistics services. Operating in over 180 countries, Triton's reach extends far and wide, with a robust presence in key hubs such as India, Dubai, and the United States. But thei…

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Southern Land Clearing w/ Ben Warren – DT 250 1:39:54

10d ago1:39:54

1:39:54

Ben Warren is the President and Founder of Warren Land Solutions, a land clearing and demolition contractor working in the southern US. As a young business owner, hearing his perspective on life and the Dirt World is always fun. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat a…

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Exploring the Hidden Side of Home Inspections With Matthew Query 37:03

11d ago37:03

37:03

BlueCollar.CEO – Matthew Query is the Owner and Lead Inspector at Freedom Home Services, a home inspection business based in South Carolina. With over 15 years of experience in residential construction, warranty, and internal quality inspections, he holds a South Carolina Residential Builder license, is a licensed home inspector in North Carolina, …

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0100. Blue Collar Workers Deserve More Recognition. 20:17

12d ago20:17

20:17

Nick and Kyle dive into a little blue-collar work. We don't know everything one statistic we do know is that for every 5 blue-collar workers 2 are taking their place and it is going to cause some problems but leaves a gap in for people to make a great living for themselves. There are some extremes that we all see is that those who work in the trade…

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Paving a Swiss Runway Overnight – DT 249 30:29

13d ago30:29

30:29

Aaron digs into one of the most incredible projects he's ever seen — replacing a main runway at Zurich International Airport with Eberhard a few years ago. With only a few hours to do a mountain of work, there was NO margin for error! Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!By BuildWitt

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#135 Building a women only social community Coto with Tarun Katial 31:54

14d ago31:54

31:54

A pioneering platform where women's entrepreneurship meets community engagement.Creators and professionals capitalize on their expertise through live consultations, personalized interactions, and by offering exclusive courses and products. Users gain unparalleled access to a network of experts and a wealth of knowledge across 7K+ communities. With …

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#134 Building India's leading talent solution provider, serving over 1000+ clients, 2000+ employees, w/ Anshuman Das 43:34

15d ago43:34

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Anshuman Das, CEO, and Co-founder, Careernet. Careernet, India's leading talent solution provider#layoffs #startup The company specializes in additional services such as Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives, Digital First Hiring Solutions, Talent Branding Services, Research and Consulting, Premium Hiring, and Career Transition Support, providing cli…

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099. Getting Shit Done! 48:20

15d ago48:20

48:20

Nick and Kyle have had a full week of work this week. The 27th annual SIMA show in Pittsburg has kicked off. Kyle, Justin, and Gavin took care of the booth before being kicked out. We took up the MulchMate, our SnowMates and KartMates for display. Nick has an Audi update as he has to take the transmission out again because the reverse "fork" is mes…

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Australian FIFO Mining w/ Michael Bullock – 248 1:22:58

17d ago1:22:58

1:22:58

Michael Bullock is a production excavator and dozer operator at a large iron ore mine in Western Australia. Michael and Aaron discuss the intricacies of Australian mining following Aaron's recent trip to the area. To see Michael's photos and videos, you can follow him on Instagram at @the_english_earthmover. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirtt…

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EP59 - Cultivating Faith and Business with Kyle Vanduser 1:03:42

18d ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Episode 59 of The Plant Movement Podcast! In this special episode, we are thrilled to feature Kyle Vanduser, a remarkable entrepreneur and thought leader in both faith and business. Kyle is the owner of Cyprus Island Enterprises and the insightful author of "Blue Collar Catholicism: Defining Our Faith, Doing the W…

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How To Grow Your Business Ethically With Gus Puga 29:40

18d ago29:40

29:40

BlueCollar.CEO – Gus Puga is the Owner and CEO of Airstream Services, which offers electrical, heating, and AC repair in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. After moving to Tennessee from Southern California in 2005, Gus transitioned out of the automotive industry and founded Airstream Services to offer ethical service and build long-term client relationships…

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098. Welcome the pain because it helps make you better. 59:19

26d ago59:19

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Today everyone falls victim to their pain. With pain comes a lesson to become a better person, strengthen relationships, mend past issues and more. It is very hard sometimes in the moment to see a clear path but if you learn the discipline to attack the problems head on then you not only become a better person but you learn a valuable lesson. Remem…

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Aaron's College Advice — DT 247 46:31

20d ago46:31

46:31

Drawing from his experience in college at Arizona State, Aaron offers his advice to anyone currently in college, thinking about college, or with kids considering it. There's still tremendous value within America's universities, but only if you do it right. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty!…

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#133 Pravaig building a Indian deep technology firm in #electricvehicle, #batteries and #ai w/ Ram Divedi 43:09

22d ago43:09

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Established in 2011, Pravaig is a pioneering deep technology firm headquartered in Bengaluru, with operational hubs in Delhi, Paris, and Singapore. Backed by 50+ patents and a team of over 350 R&D and engineering professionals, Pravaig operates across three distinct business divisions: Pravaig Dynamics, Pravaig Energy, and AI Labs.Ram Divedi is the…

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097. Not only should honesty be a policy, it should be a lifestyle as well! 52:05

29d ago52:05

52:05

A lesson Nick taught Kyle a few years ago when it came to running a business is that honesty is the best policy. When Kyle spoke to Nick about a project and the issues he was running into, Nick called out the BS. Honesty has since turned into a lifestyle for not only Nick but Kyle. The ability to tell a client what is going on like a vender not hav…

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Financing Construction Projects w/ Scott Peper — DT 246 1:34:09

26d ago1:34:09

1:34:09

Scott Peper is CEO of Mobilization Funding, which offers contract-based loans to companies like contractors. Understanding the flow of money through construction projects is critical for any successful industry leader, and Scott runs us through all the intricacies and pitfalls. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! …

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#132 Building a consumer lending platform with over 20 million users / Olyv (formerly SmartCoin) 34:08

24d ago34:08

34:08

Olyv (formerly SmartCoin Financials Pvt. Ltd.) was established in 2017 as an app-based consumer lending platform. Olyv partners with RBI-registered NBFCs to offer digital personal loans to self-employed and salaried individuals who comprise the emerging and underbanked segment in India. We are among the most trusted quick personal loan apps in Indi…

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096. When sh*t hits the fan, how do you still win? 53:20

1M ago53:20

53:20

Life as an entrepreneur is like living at the beach. Some days will be nice, some days it will be nice with some larger waves. Some days you will encounter a small storm, and some days you will encounter hurricanes. It is not a matter of what happens to you, its a matter of how you handle it. We will always be dealt bad cards, the struggle is not f…

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The Crazy Fast Growth of This HVAC Startup 35:51

25d ago35:51

35:51

BlueCollar.CEO – Dalton Hadley and Zach Jones are the Owners of Air Support Heating and Cooling, an HVAC provider in Louisville, Kentucky. In just one year, they scaled the business from zero to $1.5 million. Now in their second year of business, the pair manages operations in multiple locations. Dalton has experience in HVAC management, installati…

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095. Must Be Nice!! 45:45

1M ago45:45

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Do you go around letting your bosses or senior colleagues know that it "Must be nice" to be in their position? If you do, we suggest you take a step back and look at the extra time that individual put in to get into that position. Not a lot of people see the late nights because they are with their family doing something. Those who put the time in a…

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The Latest at BuildWitt w/ Jason Richmond — DT 245 48:43

27d ago48:43

48:43

On what's technically an internal BuildWitt podcast, Aaron and Jason discuss the latest business happenings. If you're curious about what BuildWitt's up to, this episode is for you. If you have any questions or feedback, email the Dirt Talk crew at dirttalk@buildwitt.com. Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first off…

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#131 Building a migrant blue-collar worker marketplace, helping over 10k workers w/ Samuel Joy of Huntr 47:09

29d ago47:09

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Huntr - which is a migrant blue-collar worker marketplace that connects various business enterprises with service providers such as government and training partners to source, manage, and onboard a job-ready workforce. Huntr operates as a SaaS-based platform that offers tailor-made solutions to cater to the diverse hiring needs of businesses. It st…

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094. What is Financial Freedom in your eyes? How do we achieve it? 43:41

1M ago43:41

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Financial Freedom is something that is used very loosely in recent times. Yes, Financial Freedom is something that varies from person to person; Nicks Financial Freedom is completely different from Kyles because their purpose and definition is completely different. Your moral compass has a lot to do with the concept as well. You can't be free from …

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#130 From a small-time entrepreneur to building the iconic Hilton Goa Resort w/ Suraj Morajkar 42:05

1M ago42:05

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The home is where the heart is"— Situated in the heart of India’s ultimate tourist destination, Sun Estates Developers from Goa are builders who’ve managed to infuse innovation into construction and inspire their architectural designs to be artistic. By balancing Goa’s natural visuals withmodern home designs, the company has been able to masterfull…

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What's an ESOP? w/ Emery Sapp & Sons — DT 244 1:12:37

1M ago1:12:37

1:12:37

Tim Paulson (Co-CEO) and Caitlyn Cook (VP of Marketing) join Aaron to discuss employee stock ownership plans (ESOP) and how being 100% employee-owned works for Emery Sapp & Sons. To learn more about ESS, check out their website at https://emerysapp.com/ As always, please leave the podcast a review, and you can send any questions/comments directly t…

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093. Do the right thing, even if it is harder. 41:47

1M ago41:47

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Many people in the current moment try to find the easy way out of things, whether that is cleaning up after oneself after dinner or simply cleaning up the work place at the end of the day to make sure the start of the new day is crisp and ready. Nick and Kyle talk about applications at Dawson recently such as replacing tarp Velcro versus using duck…

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EP58 - Inside the World of Ag Equipment with Todd Bachman, CEO of Florida Coast Equipment 1:00:52

1M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Send us a Text Message. On this exciting episode of The Plant Movement Podcast, we sit down with Todd Bachman, the dynamic President and CEO of Florida Coast Equipment (FCE) and Big Orange Rentals (BOR). Todd's journey with FCE began in 2006, and under his visionary leadership, the company has grown from three dealerships to ten, making it the nati…

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The 7 Powers of a Scalable Home Service Business With Al Levi 34:04

1M ago34:04

34:04

BlueCollar.CEO – Al Levi is the CEO and Consultant at The 7-Power Contractor, a business consulting and training firm that has helped hundreds of service and installation-based contracting businesses streamline their operations. He is also the author of The 7-Power Contractor, which includes seven principles for business success. After working more…

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#129 Building India's leading #EdTech platform TimesPro w/ Anish Srikrishna, CEO of TimesPro 31:27

1M ago31:27

31:27

With a focus on practical skills and industry-relevant curriculum, TimesPro empowers learners to excel in their careers. Their collaborations extend to some of the country's premier institutes like IIMs (IIM Kozhikode, IIM Calcutta, and IIM Lucknow.) and IITs(IIT Delhi and IIT Roorkee), offering specialized courses across various domains. Courses o…

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Monday Article Review – DT 243 28:49

1M ago28:49

28:49

In this episode, Aaron is back to read two articles from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) newsletter. The first article is titled A Construction Market in Transition: The 2024 Hiring and Business Outlook, a survey conducted by AGC. The second is an article titled US Construction Outlook: Torrid or Tepid? written by Ken Simonson, …

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John Deere Product Specialist Featuring Alex Anhalt – DT 242 1:14:49

1M ago1:14:49

1:14:49

Alex Anhalt is a Corporate Product Specialist at McCoy Construction and Forestry, a major US John Deere dealer. Beginning his career in engineering, he wrote product manuals for John Deere's latest machines and then helped with machine design. Alex now focuses on assisting contractors in getting the most out of their machines and technology. To lea…

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Keaton Turner & Sarah D'Amico: Hate Comments and New Bosses 1:59:15

1M ago1:59:15

1:59:15

In the latest episode of Turner Mining Live, Keaton Turner & Sarah D'Amico, head of marketing for Turner Mining Group and Turner Staffing Group, tackle hate comments, the power of saying yes, and how to recognize when you're ready for a new boss. Learn why Keaton says he "wants all the smoke" on social media and gain insights on leadership transiti…

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The Original Architect of ServiceTitan’s Pricebook Pro With Andy Wyatt 31:59

1M ago31:59

31:59

BlueCollar.CEO – Andy Wyatt is the Founder of WyattWorks Plumbing, a family-owned business providing fast, reliable, and same-day plumbing services. He began his journey in the trades 43 years ago, working alongside a master plumber. Andy is also the original software architect of PricebookPro. In today’s episode, Ryan and Andy talk about how Andy …

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092. You first have to dig down before you can build up. 49:26

2M ago49:26

49:26

Like a building you have to create a strong foundation to support it. Nick and Kyle really believe in a moral compass heavily when it comes to not only your personal life but in business. There are a lot of people in business just for the money, but the strongest companies that weather economic storms and even more are the ones that are focused on …

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We Need the Hard Hitting Answers: Monday Q&A – DT 241 49:14

1M ago49:14

49:14

In this episode, Aaron is back at it again answering your questions. Some of these questions are from people who write and some are from comments on Instagram. Either way, we appreciate the feedback and the questions are as follows How do you rate Australian mining compared to American mining? Where do you see Buildwitt going? What is the best life…

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091. Lets talk about your people. How to Hire and some best practices for benefits. 1:05:06

2M ago1:05:06

1:05:06

Nick and Kyle talk about Nicks experiences in relation to hiring great teammates. The whole reason Kyle came to work at Dawson was the culture that they guys had created between one another and their determination to win! You have to make sure everyone on the team is driven towards the same goal and they will guide you to success. Check out our pro…

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Whose fault is it anyways? Featuring Ben Winsor – DT 240 1:26:09

2M ago1:26:09

1:26:09

In this episode Aaron is joined by Ben Winsor, a Managing Consultant at Aperture LLC. Ben and his team specialize in analyzing data from construction projects going through the litigation process. Construction consultants like Ben forensically analyze project data like schedules and cost reports, assist with claim preparation, write reports, and pr…

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090. State of the Union Dawson Manufacturing and some testimonials of Machines! 51:25

2M ago51:25

51:25

Nick and Kyle dive into a little state of the union as to the health of the company with this silent "recession" appears on the horizon. Nick in the beginning of the year was concerned about what would happen but through experience of whethering the storm of 2008, he had an idea of what to do to come out on the other end better. Nick and Kyle also …

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