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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry.
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MMA & Boxing analysis every Friday from Alyas Blanco. This ones for the culture🤘🏼.
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Mom Nation Show is your go-to podcast to hear from experts, authors, doctors, gurus and other moms (dads too) with advice for your baby, toddler, kiddo and teen.
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A millennial with a short attention span and a potty mouth talks about the NFL, Houston sports, pop culture, politics, and his life.
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Felony Miami is a show about injustice in America told through real conversations between real people. We explore the disparities in the criminal justice system and the intersection of those disparities and the arts. In this exploration, Felony Miami seeks to educate, entertain, enlighten and contribute towards the improvement and fairness of the system. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/felony-miami/support
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The Pool Professionals Podcast is an ongoing series produced by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, where Pool & Hot Tub Professionals discuss important topics and trends related to their business.
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"So where's home then?" It's a question that so many of us struggle to answer. Yet the dilemmas and complexities of identity and belonging are things we're talking about more and more. Standing Places is a digital campfire for sharing stories and reflections about the eternal question of 'home'. Hosted by traveller, writer and storyteller, Ivor Wells.
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Thank you to all our Small Steps, Big Wins listeners. We're taking a three-week break, but we'll be ready to go the first week of August 2024! Until then, catch up on some episodes you might've missed. Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest…
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Episode 12: Chrisie Dahl-Blanco on the Challenges of Being a Woman in a Male-Dominated Field
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Custom pool designer Chrisie Dahl-Blanco joins host Brian Van Bower to discuss thriving on word-of-mouth referrals and the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field, often needing to assert herself strongly. She highlights her transformative educational journey with GENESIS and the importance of being outspoken and proving her expertise…
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Guest: Vincent Cucuzza, CFP®, C…
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Brian Ward: Approach Every Day with Tenacity
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Guest: Brian Ward | Financial P…
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Episode 11: Robert Baxter on the Importance of a Superintendent in Pool Construction
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Brian Van Bower and guest Robert Baxter, Aquatic Construction Liaison for Robax Development, discuss the crucial role of a superintendent in swimming pool construction. Superintendents manage budgets, ensure organizational consistency, and handle client interactions. They emphasize the importance of detailed planning, documentation, and trust withi…
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Sam Kendree: WealthFeed - Identifying Money-in-Motion Prospects
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Guest: Sam Kendree | President …
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Dan Allison: Having a Positive Impact on the Industry
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Guest: Dan Allison | Managing P…
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Episode 10: Andy Kaner on Attention to Detail in Pool Building
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Host Brian Van Bower joins guest Andy Kaner, they emphasize the importance of meticulous planning and attention to detail in pool building. They discuss the value of both hand drawings and digital drawings in the design process, highlighting how hand drawings allow for quick adjustments and idea generation, while digital drawings facilitate communi…
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Guest: Ian Querze | Director of…
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Richard Weylman: Demonstrating Empathy for Your Clients
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Guest: Richard Weylman | Hall o…
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Mike Farley on Client Approach and Project Collaboration
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Host Brian Van Bower interviews Mike Farley, Elite Design Consultant at Claffey Pools, focusing on client approach and project collaboration. Farley stresses the importance of defining style and focal points early on, emphasizing the role of architecture in inspiring pool projects. He highlights the necessity of adapting to changes and integrating …
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Guest: Joseph Bogardus, CFP®, C…
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Everything you ACTUALLY need to know from Houston Texans OTAs | Harrison Butker's Speech
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cAn yOu beLiEvE LaReMy TuNsiL aNd StEfOn DiGgS wErEn'T aT oTaS?? (0:32 - 1:52)But on a serious note, I talked about everything that ACTUALLY mattered at this week's Texans OTA availability. (1:52 - 19:22)I also finally got to the Texans schedule release AND graded the always ridiculous post draft grades. (19:22 - 26:09)Finally, I watched Harrison B…
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Framber Valdez has always been a roller coaster, but last night was special. Was it a one time thing? Or another symptom of a problem that might need removal? Plus, thoughts on an article I read about gymnast 🐐 / Houstonian Simone Biles AND the unpopularity of Harris County judge Lina Hidalgo.By Paul Gallant
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Elizabeth Hiza: The Agency - Marketing for Financial Advisors
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Guest: Elizabeth Hiza | Chief M…
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Maria Moscato on European Design and Wellness
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Host Brian Van Bower and GENESIS co-founder Skip Phillips are joined by special guest Maria Moscato, the newly appointed GENESIS International Design & Wellness Faculty Advisor. Maria discusses her goals for GENESIS students, focusing on European/Italian design and the wellness market within the pool/spa sector. She emphasizes the importance of int…
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Amelia Nathanson: Promoting Advisor Efficiency
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Guest: Amelia Nathanson | Vice-…
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Anthony Maiuolo: Pushing to Reach the Next Level
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Guest: Anthony Maiuolo, CFP®, C…
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Feras Irikat on Storytelling through Color
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Host Brian Van Bower sits down with GENESIS Design Faculty Advisor Feras Irikat, Director of Design & Marketing at Lunada Bay Tile, to explore the intricate world of color theory and its application in design projects. They delve into the importance of understanding the project's objectives and function, considering elements like sun exposure, shad…
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Greg Wachter: Finding Your Passion in the Industry
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Guest: Greg Wachter | Vice Pres…
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Justin Podbielski: Working to Get Better Every Day
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Guest: Justin Podbielski, CFP®,…
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The Astros are off to a very slow start. I'm not pressing the panic button yet. But the way this team talks down to us about the struggles of certain players is driving me CRAZY. Whoever decided they should answer tough questions by referencing the "back of the baseball card" needs to be fired...and replaced by me. [for a nominal fee, of course]…
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Shaun McDuffee: Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Guest: Shaun McDuffee, AEP, CLU…
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Charlie Claffey on Financial Literacy and Risk Mitigation
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Host Brian Van Bower and guest Charlie Claffey, President of Claffey Pools in Southlake, TX, explore the pivotal metric of profitability in running a successful business. They stress the necessity of understanding financial performance and the importance of lead generation tracking for revenue forecasting. Charlie's advice to new pool company owner…
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Norman Leslie: Putting in the Effort Every Day
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Guest: Norman Leslie, Financial…
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I talked about the latest massive Texans offseason splash - Houston trading a '25 2nd rounder to Buffalo for Stefon Diggs and some late round picks - and a WR dealing with ACTUAL off the field issues.By Paul Gallant
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What the hell is wrong with the Houston Astros?
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No runs, a bad night of baserunning, and another bullpen disaster has the Houston Astros now at 1-5 after a 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays. What the hell is happening? Plus, some thoughts on...women's basketball?By Paul Gallant
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Guest: Scott Panza, Financial P…
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Ronel Blanco hurls a no hitter for the Astros first W!
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I talked about Ronel Blanco's VERY COOL no hitter to give the Houston Astros their first win in 2024, an ex-Astro who showed some loyalty against the Rangers, and a couple of controversial tweets...By Paul Gallant
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Paul John Boulifard on Collaborating with Clients
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Host Brian Van Bower welcomes GENESIS Design Faculty Chair Paul John Boulifard, Architect + LEED AP, to the show. The two discuss the primary factors that shape outdoor environments. Emphasizing the importance of collaboration with clients, the conversation highlights how understanding their needs, vision, and expectations is paramount, positioning…
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Paul talks about the Rockets 132 - 126 OT win over the Thunder, Jalen Green's INCREDIBLE game, plus Draymond Green's ejection and James Harden's return to Philly. Plus, when did everyone become a bridge expert?By Paul Gallant
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Guest: Bill Cates, Consultant |…
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Natalie DeMeis: Becoming a Resource in the Medicare Space
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Guest: Natalie DeMeis, Vice Pre…
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Isaac Keselman on the Importance of Education and Automation
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In this episode, we catch up with Isaac Keselman, Master CBP, founder and president of Aqua Doctor. Keselman started off in the service side of the industry but found they were fequently asked by clients during service visits to solve pool problems created by other companies. They became so good at fixing problems created by other pool builders and…
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Yes. On day 2. I talked about the Danielle Hunter signing, the Joe Mixon trade, and more!By Paul Gallant
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Matthew Paulsen: Always Growing in This Industry
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Guest: Matthew Paulsen - Senior…
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The NFL Free Agency tampering window began Monday, and Houston fans are PISSED about a lack of Texans moves. Is that anger fair?By Paul Gallant
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I discussed the lack of podcasts the past month (0:26), why I hate the NFL combine (4:54), previewed Texans free agency (8:07), & discussed a busy week in politics (33:38).By Paul Gallant
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Ben Newman: Achieving Continual Peak Performance
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Guest: Ben Newman | Coach | Aut…
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Rocky Wisley on Job Costing Unusual Jobs, and How to Keep Employees Happy
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Rocky Wisley, Master CBP, ACI Certified Nozzleman, is President at Serenity Hardscapes LLC, a full-service pool company in Arlington, TN. In this episode, Rocky talks with host Brian Van Bower about using trends and history on jobsites to keep costing on track, maintaining customer relations as the best form of marketing, and how he retains employe…
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Guest: Alex Weber, Internationa…
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Justin Forsett: Greatness Grows Best in the Shadows
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Guest: Kristin Andree | Busines…
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Ed Gibbs on Building Pools and Company Culture
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Ed Gibbs, President & CEO of Gib-San Pool and Landscape Creations in Toronto, Ontario, talks with host Brian Van Bower about the importance of company culture, continuing education, and understanding clients' needs. Ed also gives insights on building pools in cold climates.
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Today's Guest: Dave Resseguie D…
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C.J. Stroud & the Houston Texans DOMINATED the 2024 NFL Honors | Super Bowl 58 Preview!
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I kicked things off talking about the Texans DOMINATING NFL Honors night. After that, I explained why I'm jumping on the Chiefs bandwagon. And to wrap things up, I tried to wrap my head around the backlash to Tucker Carlson's interview with Vladimir Putin.By Paul Gallant
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Jose Altuve's an Astro FOR LIFE!!! | The Seahawks hired Mike Macdonald as H.C.!
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The Astros signed legendary second baseman Jose Altuve to a $125 M contract extension. It will keep him in town through the 2029, when he turns 39. It's more a sentimental extension than a rational one, but Houston HAD to do it (1:01 - 9:49). Next, I weighed in on a chest-beating quote by 'Stros owner Jim Crane that relates to Alex Bregman's future…
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Kristin Andree: Making an Impact in the Industry
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Guest: Kristin Andree | Busines…
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I opened the show explaining why Chiefs / Patriots comparisons are...actually fair right now 🤮. After that, I explained why Sunday was another reason you should prefer C.J. Stroud to Lamar Jackson. And to wrap things up, I talked about the border crisis in Texas (it's actually nuanced! 😅) and a recent "experience" I had in Austin.…
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Brooke Hourigan: Finding a Balance in Your Career
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Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry. Guest: Brooke Hourigan | Financ…
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Sometimes you gotta ZAG! | Slowik's staying? | NFL Conference Championship Preview!
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I explain why Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik PROBABLY isn't leaving, the art of zagging and trolling in sports media, about politicians and their lack of self respect, plus a throwback Thursday history lesson!By Paul Gallant
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