Best Katie Breen Podcasts (2024)

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Laura Workman 45:40

11h ago45:40

45:40

This week's guest is Laura Workman. Laura is the CEO and founder of Thrive Leadership Coaching and the Hire & Thrive program, where she transforms leaders and organizations to reduce burnout and increase profitability. With over twenty years of experience, Laura excels in turning around sales and operations to boost profitability, enhance employee …

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Chiseled Ep 83 Playing in the League of Dreams - Mike Bordick 57:13

4d ago57:13

57:13

Baseball fans are in for a treat this week. I had the pleasure of interviewing Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer Mike Bordick, who shared stories about his experiences playing in the Major League for 14 years, lessons he took from the game, and thoughts on the role of sports in young people's lives.As a true lover of baseball, I was in heaven talking…

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Katy Devlin 47:43

15d ago47:43

47:43

This week Stefanie has Katy Devlin on the show. Katy is content director for the National Glass Association, where she heads up the NGA’s magazine and digital publications, Glass Magazine and Window + Door, and leads conference programming for the BEC Conference, the GlassBuild Main Stage and the Glazing Executives Forum. Katy has 20 years’ experie…

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Chiseled Ep 82 Running Over Anorexia - Katie Kiliszewski 36:36

18d ago36:36

36:36

Katie Kiliszewski spent nearly half of her life battling an eating disorder that threatened to take everything from her. At a young age, she began obsessing over her weight, counting calories, and running. She was only 14 when she was diagnosed with anorexia. "I was so young when the eating disorder started, I didn't know what I was doing. It seeme…

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Megan Shapiro 35:42

29d ago35:42

35:42

This week Stefanie has Megan Shapiro on the show. Megan is a seasoned Construction Risk Strategist and attorney in California. She has extensive experience in mitigating risks in the construction industry, excelling in project management, risk assessment, insurance, contract negotiation, and safety protocols. Known for her proactive approach, Megan…

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Chiseled Ep 81 The Mind, Body, and Spirit Approach to Health and Personal Success - Laura Di Franco 43:08

1M ago43:08

43:08

When COVID-19 hit, Laura Di Franco immediately had to shut down her physical therapy business. She took that opportunity to focus on another project she had beenworking on since 2015 — Brave Healing Productions, a publishing company for health practitioners who use holistic approaches to physical healing. It was a leap of faith that Laura didn't mi…

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Leah Hadley 39:51

1M ago39:51

39:51

This week Stefanie has Leah Hadley on the podcast. Leah is dedicated to providing compassionate financial guidance through life's transitions. Having navigated many challenging financial times herself—such as becoming a parent of three overnight, going through a divorce, and building a business from the ground up—Leah understands the importance of …

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Chiseled Ep 80 Turning Suffering into Strength - Dan Armstrong 47:01

2M ago47:01

47:01

Lancaster, Pennsylvania-native Dan Armstrong was born with a cleft palate, a congenital abnormality during fetal development that leaves a hole in the roof of themouth. While today this is frequently surgically fixed during infancy, Dan, 60, had a prosthesis put in his mouth to enable him to speak. As you can imagine, as a result of this condition,…

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Tina Breen 1:03:03

2M ago1:03:03

1:03:03

This week Stefanie's guest is Tina Breen. Tina is a dynamic leader with a proven track record of success in the automotive and lumber/building materials industries. With over a decade of experience at Manufacturers Reserve Supply (MRS), Tina has consistently driven strategic growth and innovation. Beginning her career at ADESA, Tina played a pivota…

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Episode 7: Amber Deimler 1:14:16

2M ago1:14:16

1:14:16

This week Stefanie's guest is Amber Deimler. Amber is the Vice President of Sales at DCI Group, where she leads sales teams across its three divisions: Demountable Concepts, Inc., MyGlassTruck.com, and DCI Fleet Service. She fosters an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation at every level, driving new product offerings and process i…

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Chiseled Ep 79 A Conversation with God - Jamie Krakofsky 34:54

2M ago34:54

34:54

You would never know it talking to mild-mannered Jamie Krakofsky that he grew up a hard partier in Ft. Lauderdale. Immersed in drugs, alcohol, women, and gangviolence, he was thrown out of his dad's house at age 17. He tried living on his own but couldn't keep a job or an apartment. Exasperated, his mom challenged him to change his life. She put hi…

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Episode 6: Melanie Dettmer 50:13

2M ago50:13

50:13

This week's guest is Melanie Dettmer. Melanie is a Business Development Manager and leader at the National Glass Association (NGA), where she leverages her extensive experience in the glass industry. She began her career in customer service at Old Castle Building Envelope in Bloomington, thanks to a referral from a friend. Later, she moved to Bryn …

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Episode 5: John Wheeler 59:29

2M ago59:29

59:29

This week Stefanie talks with John Wheeler. John is a distinguished Sales Leader at Paradigm, renowned for his deep passion for the Millwork industry and his innovative contributions to the field. With decades of expertise in distribution and sales, John's strategic insights and forward-thinking approaches have propelled significant advancements an…

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Chiseled Ep 78 Overcoming Self-Sabotage - Craig Moody 51:41

2M ago51:41

51:41

At a tender age, Craig Moody moved with hisfamily to a new town. His educator mother and a businessman father wanted the best for their son, but while going to stay with family friends during thetransition, Craig felt unwelcome and unliked. Later, at school, he was bullied and had trouble making friends despite his best efforts. Flash forward two d…

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Episode 4: Katie Allen 53:27

3M ago53:27

53:27

This week Stefanie is joined by Katie Allen. Katie is a passionate stylist who empowers women through fashion, helping them express confidence and style. Founder of Katie Just Styled and the Style Squad, she specializes in assisting female entrepreneurs to enhance their professional image. Katie also hosts a podcast where she discusses style strate…

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Deb Curtis 1:04:15

3M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

In this episode, Stef interviews Deb Curtis about her journey on LinkedIn and her experience in acquiring established businesses with SBA loans. Deb shares her background and how she overcame challenges to achieve success in her career. They also discuss their shared love for music and the importance of taking risks and overcoming fear in entrepren…

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Chiseled Ep 77 Life Happens in the Transitions - Amy Somerville 34:23

3M ago34:23

34:23

For Amy Somerville, life happens in the transitions. Amy was in the real estate business for 18 years with RE/MAX — as a realtor, broker, team leader, franchise consultant, and coach. She readily admits that throughout it all, she was not a public speaker. But after nearly two decades in business, Amy needed to help her young family transition to t…

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Gina Schaefer 59:44

3M ago59:44

59:44

This week, Stefanie sits down with Gina Schaefer. Gina is the Founder and CEO of a chain of Ace Hardware stores located in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, MD, Alexandria, VA, Takoma Park, MD and Silver Spring, MD. She is a passionate entrepreneur who grew her company from one to 13 stores in 18 years and now leads a multimillion-dollar business that e…

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Abby Cornelius 1:00:57

3M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Stefanie is joined by Abby Cornelius. Abby Cornelius has a rich professional background, having spent 19 years in the homebuilding industry where she advanced through various roles, culminating in significant leadership positions. This experience, combined with her personal growth journey and the mentorship she received, ignited her passion for coa…

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Chiseled Ep 76 Visionary - Justin Breen 40:12

3M ago40:12

40:12

Justin Breen was an enterprising journalist in a Midwest media market when his bosses started slashing staff salaries in 2017. With a wife and two young children, Justin knew it was time to take his next step. It wasn't nearly as challenging for Justin as you'd think it might be. Tapping into his visionary mindset, Justin reached out to his 5,000-p…

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Chiseled Ep 75 Breaking Through Walls - Ken Walls 48:16

4M ago48:16

48:16

I had a really fun time with Ken Walls, my guest on this week's episode of Chiseled, and I'm sure you will too. The author of the No. 1 bestselling book Walls of Wisdom, and creator of "Grow Live Academy," an online program that is part Mastermind part family, Ken has one of the most positive and energetic attitudes of anyoneI've ever met. Growing …

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Chiseled Ep 74 Time and Space - Scott Smith 49:14

4M ago49:14

49:14

Will Heaven be boring? During a trip to the Grand Canyon a couple years ago, I looked out at the vastness of it all and thought, if this is Heaven, I can't wait. One step closer to the edge and I may have found it. But I'm not ready yet. I have a lot of life left in me, plus I really don't know what I'm going to do with myself when I get there. App…

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Chiseled Ep 73 Finding Happy - Chad Kneller 41:28

5M ago41:28

41:28

When Chad Kneller was in his 20s, he “was all about sex, drugs, and rock and roll.” Laser-focused on being a singer in a rock band, Kneller figured life ends at age 27, just as it did for a host of famous musicians who burned hot and diedyoung. Through the lens of that existentialism, Chad drank too much, partied too hard, and ignored basic rules o…

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Chiseled Ep 72 Five Guys on a Podcast 1:12:03

5M ago1:12:03

1:12:03

Many of you have been listening to Chiseled since I started podcasting in 2021. I love interviewing new people and hearing what they have to say. I hope you have found some useful insights from my guests on personal and professional growth. Most of all, I hope the podcast has entertained you. Turns out podcasting has brought me closer to an already…

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Chiseled Ep 71 The Faithful Agent - Garrett Maroon 38:55

6M ago38:55

38:55

Real estate agent Garrett Maroon has never made a cold call,hosted an open house, or bought a lead. He started in real estate in 2014 with just 40 people in his referral database and has since built a business on relationships and referrals only, doing very well selling 550 homes in under nine years. But about seven years after starting his career,…

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Chiseled Ep 70 Why the Best Are the Best - Kevin Eastman 45:41

6M ago45:41

45:41

If you know anything about me, you know I love words. I'm an avid reader, a public speaker, and a burgeoning author. Mybook, Better Than You Think, is a study of some of my favorite words and how they shape us and our relationships. I am not alone in this love of language, which is why I really enjoyed my interview with Kevin Eastman for this week'…

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Chiseled Ep 69 Turning Burnout into a Blessing - Brandy Wilson Edwards 36:27

7M ago36:27

36:27

"I do not fit into a box. I'm certainly not a typical attorney." Brandy Wilson Edwards was experiencing hardcore burnout.Working as an attorney for many years, she wondered where her passion went. She loved speaking, writing, and helping people live better lives, all activities she did as an attorney. But it wasn't fueling her own sense of fulfillm…

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Chiseled Ep 68 Living in Faith - Rob Foy 51:40

7M ago51:40

51:40

This week's episode of Chiseled is intense. If you're exploring your faith or are hard-core religious — whatever your religion — Rob Foy has some deep thoughts about having a "real" relationship with God. Rob is a long-time friend of mine and a real estate agent in central Maryland. He grew up in an Irish Catholic household, but his family stopped …

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Chiseled Ep 67 From Grief to Joy - Kelli Calabrese 42:40

8M ago42:40

42:40

One day business and health coach Kelli Calabrese thought she had the perfect life — a successful career, a beautiful home, a 25-year marriage, and two great kids. But the next day, her husband came home and told her the marriage was over. He walked out, filed for divorce, and soon after married someone else. It was a huge shock to Kelli, who had s…

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Chiseled Ep 66 Building Intimacy With God, Your Partner, and Yourself - Stormy Hill 47:54

8M ago47:54

47:54

When we hear the word "intimacy," most of us thinkabout sex. But in reality, intimacy refers to honest connections with others,whether they be with a partner, child, friend, or even God. Dr. Stormy Hill, whom I met while working on my book chapter for NextLevel Your Life, takes a broad approach to enhancing intimacy.An occupational therapist, menta…

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Chiseled Ep 65 Living the Chiseled Life - Rob Commodari 44:51

9M ago44:51

44:51

Well, this is going to be a little awkward. Dan Faulkner, Jr. should be sending you this message since he is my guest host this week and interviewed none other than ... me. 😉 If you've been following my journey for a while, you probably know that I have dedicated my life to learning. My love for personal development began when I first read Og Mandi…

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Chiseled Ep 64 The Go-Giver - Bob Burg 29:49

9M ago29:49

29:49

If you're a business professional who believes in the notionthat "givers gain," you're probably familiar with Bob Burg. Bob, an entrepreneur and leadership trainer, isknown for his "Endless Referrals" sales training classes. He alsoco-authored the book TheGo-Giver with John David Mann. The Go-Giver has sold 1 million copies and has been translated …

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Chiseled Ep 63 A Near Death Experience - Rob Taylor Jr. 53:48

9M ago53:48

53:48

Robert Taylor Jr. will never forget 12/1/21 and not just because the date reads the same backward and forward. That's the night that Coach Taylor survived a massive cardiac event thanks to "everybody (doing) what they were supposed to do that night perfectly." Rob is a physical trainer who has worked with Olympians and NFL sports teams as well as y…

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Chiseled Ep 62 Never Quitting on Yourself - Michael Schiff 46:07

10M ago46:07

46:07

Michael Schiff admits he could have been in thecriminal Hall of Fame by the time he was in 8th grade. Arrested six timesbefore age 16 on drug possession, shoplifting, destruction of property, andother charges, he ended up in a juvenile detention center followed by a rehabcenter followed by a state-run military school. It was there, in 11th grade, t…

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Chiseled Ep 61 Finding more Joy, Purpose, and Value - Jim DeCarlo 45:19

10M ago45:19

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Jim DeCarlo has had a very full life. He is the proud son of Art DeCarlo, a champion Baltimore Colts defensive back and end. He lived in Australia for 24 years, lured by the offer to play indoor lacrosse professionally. After 22 years of success in the financial services industry down under, a $19 billion buyout of the firm where he worked as a sen…

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Chiseled Ep - 60 Changing Lives with Laughter -Greg Kettner 41:23

11M ago41:23

41:23

Greg Kettner got started in comedy on a dare. After watching hockey with his buddies one night, on their way home they passed a pub that was holding an open mic night. After a couple drinks, he got the courage to stand up and tell some stories. The rush was so big, he returned the next week, and kept up the weekly routine until he got a call to bec…

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Chiseled Ep 59 Overwhelming Odds - John O'Leary 1:00:26

11M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

As a 9-year-old, Missouri native John O'Leary wasnearly killed while playing with fire. Burned on 100 percent of his body with89 percent covered in third-degree burns, John was not expected to live thefirst night. But then something happened, call it a miracle. Through thepower of countless people all striving to keep John alive, not to mention the…

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Chiseled Ep 58 Recoding the Unconscious Mind - A.J. Yager 37:37

12M ago37:37

37:37

A.J. Yager's grandfather had a lot to do with where A.J. istoday — a highly successful hypnotherapist, emotion and performance coach basedout of Eden, Utah. "My grandfather was a mentor early in my life," he said. "Hechallenged me to have a self-study course outside of school or sports." When A.J. was a boy and wanted to achieve a goal, his grandfa…

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Chiseled Ep 57 How to Buy a Home - David Sidoni 35:18

1y ago35:18

35:18

You may remember David Sidoni from the 1990s. He was the PatSajak of the tween set (were they called 'tweens' back then?). David had abrief but successful career on TV and in music videos, most notably on thesketch comedy show Roundhouse and as host of Wheel 2000,the kids' version of the game show Wheel of Fortune. But David decided to put his acti…

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Chiseled Ep 56 Resistance is the Enemy - Mary Lou Kayser 38:14

1y ago38:14

38:14

Mary LouKayser is a best-selling author of seven books, a podcaster, educator, writer,and mother of two. She is also a listener of the universe. And when it sendsher a message, she's ready to receive it. But at no time did she expect amessage to tell her that she needed to write a book of poems. However, when her father unexpectedly passed awayand …

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Chiseled Ep 55 Anything is Possible - Ty Nichols 43:41

1y ago43:41

43:41

At age 21, Ty Nichols was "cooking" as Comcast's top Mid-Atlantic regionsalesman for 19 months in a row. He was looking to buy property in Panama andcreate a successful life and career — until he ended up in the wrong place atthe wrong time. Hanging out with friends he had known sincepreschool, Ty found himself caught in a massive brawl. Though a b…

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Chiseled Ep 54 The Winston Project - Cindy Aronstam 44:22

1y ago44:22

44:22

Lots of people love their pets, but few turn the loss oftheir dog into a life mission. But that's what Cindy Aronstam did after herbeloved English bulldog Winston passed away. Cindy, a real estate agent in San Diego, hadalways been a dog lover. Her parents had a dog before she was born. She grew upwith them. When she got her first dog of her own, s…

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Chiseled Ep 53 An Evolution Towards Jesus - Noelle Banks 36:52

1y ago36:52

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Noelle Banks knew when she was 12 years old the life she was going to lead. Attendinga non-denominational church for the first time in her family's adopted townoutside Atlanta, Ga., she found herself in a personal relationship with JesusChrist. From that point on, she found a relationship with Him as well as acommunity of people that would model he…

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Chiseled Ep 52 Two Chairs - Bob Beaudine 1:22:44

1y ago1:22:44

1:22:44

I couldn't be more excited to introduce you to this week's guest on Chiseled! If you have never heard of Bob Beaudine, you're in for some high-energy inspiration! The president and CEO of Eastman-Beaudine, Bob got started in brand management for Carnation (Nestlé) before joining his father in the executive search industry. Executive recruiting may …

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Chiseled Ep 51 What it Takes to Become a Navy SEAL - Andrew Paul 50:16

1y ago50:16

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Andrew Paul grew up in a military family. His grandfather enlisted in World War II at age17 and flew B-17 bombers in Europe. Other family members were submariners,pilots, a master chief, and a vice commander. As a boy, Andrew remembers thefamily sitting in the living room watching military documentaries together andtelling stories about their own e…

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Chiseled Ep 50 From A God Whisper to Eight-Figure Deals - Kyle Wilson 51:19

1+ y ago51:19

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Kyle grew up in a small town. He never went to college, got into drugs at young age, "probably" so that he could make some money, and found himself hanging out with the wrong people at age 19. Then he had a "significant emotional experience" that changed his life. Going clean, he opened a detail shop that turned into a service station. By age 26, t…

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Chiseled Ep 49 Being Our True and Authentic Selves - Carole Souza 43:30

1+ y ago43:30

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Carole Souza is a top-ranked real estate agent from Omaha, Nebraska, a business coach, and a woman with a huge heart. She has a genuine love for "discovering how awesome people are" and her favorite part about coaching is helping people to "figure out how really cool they are and what greatness they have about them." But Carole wasn't always forthc…

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Chiseled Ep 48 You're Never Alone 36:40

1+ y ago36:40

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Heidi-Marie Ferren is a Los Angeles-based writer, producer, actress, and the last and longest-reigning Miss USO. She's also the product of a rape and a survivor of an abusive foster care experience. But even when she was alone as a small child and uncertain of whether she would ever get to see her mom again, Heidi-Marie was comforted by her relatio…

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Chiseled Ep 47 Lessons Learned Going Undercover 31:59

1+ y ago31:59

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Mother of two and grandmother of four, Diane Halfman is a consultant, trainer, and host of the podcast Live Your SPAlife, which teaches people how to "seek power always." She is also a former police officer who worked undercover as a prostitute to hunt down a serial killer. She found that the skills she learned from 10 years on the job, much of it …

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Chiseled Ep 46 Guiding Principles and Spiritual Forces 40:46

1+ y ago40:46

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Bill Hampton is not from the south, but he got there as fast as he could. At age 24, while moving from Atlanta to Nashville to build his music management and concert promotion business, he tuned into a radio station and heard a "hillbilly" talking about money. And Bill understood every word he was saying. As someone who was making money but never h…

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