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The Spec Shaman podcast explores the world of building product manufacturers, architects and engineers, sustainable design, technology and trends. We engage in thought-provoking discussions with renowned experts, industry pioneers, and visionaries who are making a significant impact in the construction industry. Join us as we explore groundbreaking ideas, revolutionary concepts, and the latest advancements shaping the built environment.
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We are all creating the story of our individual and collective journey. This is mine. Join as I share my path to healing. As I become a better person, I hope all of you will as well. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derrick-r-kearney/support
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Breaking Barriers Celebrates 5 Years helping Entrepreneurs and motivated people learn and grow through the painful, yet true journeys of our guests. CEO & Founder of Adapting Social (Global Ad & Design Agency), John A. Vagueiro, created this podcast to provide valuable content to entrepreneurs starting, struggling or wanting to take their shit to the next level! We are blessed to have the help of successful founders, artists, actors, athletes, and television personalities who share their sto ...
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Founder of The Shoefairy, Naked Heels & My Power Bracelets - Alexa Stimpfel
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Back again at Breaking Barriers, now as a true #Mompreneur, we're joined by the incredible Alexa Stimpfel. Alexa recently welcomed her first son into the World, and hasn’t slowed down a bit . As the founder of 3 businesses - she’s a true mompreneur who's mastered the art of balancing motherhood with her unwavering passion. Listen in as she shares h…
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Sustainable Innovators Series: Terry Swack, the Visionary Behind Sustainable Minds
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We are thrilled to announce the release of a special edition of The Spec Shaman Podcast! In the first episode of our “Sustainable Innovators Series”, we have the privilege of speaking with our longtime friend and esteemed colleague Terry Swack, an eminent figure in the realm of sustainability and the visionary founder of Sustainable Minds. In this …
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Director of Fitness @ LAF - Tina Petersen
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In this episode of 'Breaking Barriers,' our guest, Tina Petersen from Landmark Athletics and Fitness, delves into the common reasons many individuals fall short of their goals. She emphasizes the critical role of having a personal 'why' behind those aspirations. Tune in to the complete podcast to uncover inspiration on achieving your dreams and dis…
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Experience Across Building Materials: A Master Class in Honesty and Community
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Join us in an illuminating exposition into the world of building and construction materials with our esteemed guest, Jeff Surovi. With over three decades of experience in manufacturing and wholesale building materials distribution across various product lines, Jeff brings a wealth of expertise to the table. In this podcast episode, we discuss key i…
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Constructing Success: CTE and VR Reshaping Skilled Labor in the Built Environment
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In this episode of the Spec Shaman Podcast, featuring Brad Benedict, the conversation revolves around the integration of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming, VR technology, and the merging of these two fields. The conversations shed light on the importance of CTE programming in addressing the growing chasm for skilled workers in variou…
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Founder of Women of the Metaverse (WOTM) - Amanda Archer
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Welcome to the "new" internet. Web3 creators are leveling up the internet and Amanda Archer is at the forefront of it. As the founder of Women of the Metaverse (WOTM), and an Australian-Based PR and marketing specialist, Amanda holds an impressive background within the entertainment industry. In this episode, she explains how she got her start, and…
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Crafting Success: The Gratitude-Wisdom Connection in Construction
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On this episode of the Spec Shaman Podcast, we have an insightful discussion on the impact of rewarding human connections made while traveling to manufacturing sites, the progress of the women in the A/E/C industry and the prismatic effect of a gratitude centered approach to daily life both professionally and personally. We are joined by Syndi Sim,…
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Professional EOS Implementer® - Ryan Charterina
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Many believe their dreams of entrepreneurship are far-fetched. Ryan Charterina helps restore their motivation by helping them implement the tools and disciplines they need to streamline and scale business. EOS is a proven business operating system that aims to help businesses clarify, simplify and execute to achieve its vision. Learn more about the…
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Future Focused Specs: Guiding Your Products to Success with Precision
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In this episode of the Spec Shaman Podcast, we discuss the growing demand for site-specific security products and applications, the current shift in the A/E/C industry driven by AI and cost-benefit analysis of investments in new technology focused on product development and employee retention. We are joined by Rick Snelling, Vice-President and Gene…
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Demystifying Product Specification Resources
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In this episode of the Spec Shaman Podcast, we discuss the theory and practice of Master Product Databases, the landscape of specification software development for the construction industries and the value of perspective when it comes to the evolutionary progression of programming capabilities. We are joined by Matt Johnson, Director of Manufacture…
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Behind the Specs: A Deep Dive into Product Specification Techniques
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In this episode of the Spec Shaman Podcast, we discuss drinking from the fountain of knowledge on the built environment, credibility over bottom lines and the connection between altruism, education and architectural specification. We are joined by the accomplished Roy F. Schauffele, President and founder of Division 7 Solutions, Inc. Schauffele is …
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Co-Owner at Lucco Cucina + Bar - Jon Jorge
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Get ready to take a delicious journey through the ever-changing landscape of the restaurant industry with Jon Jorge, Co-Owner of Lucco Cucina + Bar! Discover how Lucco adapted, thrived, and continues to deliver exceptional customer service through challenging times. Join Jon Jorge as he shares his mouth-watering vision for the future of Lucco and t…
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Breaking Down Barriers: Navigating the Specification Landscape
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In this inaugural episode of the Spec Shaman Podcast, we are discussing the labor shortages impacting the building industry, the value of integrity in product representation for architectural specification and a surf shack dream realized in Costa Rica. We are joined by Jason Foura of WOLF the VP of Market Development who oversees the architectural …
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Social Entrepreneur & Forbes-Listed Innovator - Paula Schwarz
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Join us on this inspiring journey with Paula Schwarz as we embark on a captivating podcast as we delve into the life of an extraordinary catalyst for change. From co-founding Startupboat.org to her work in empowering refugees and fostering sustainable solutions, Paula's story is a testament to the transformative power of entrepreneurship and collec…
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Founder of Restorasis - Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
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Join us on Breaking Barriers as we welcome special guest Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a renowned physician, author, and speaker who specializes in rest and the connection between wellness and spirituality. With over 20 years of medical experience, Dr. Dalton-Smith has become a leading expert in helping individuals understand the importance of rest and…
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Founders of Driven Women - Christen Sachs and Morgan Montano
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Empowered women empower women, and these two have made it their mission to do just that! Founders of Driven Women, Christen Sachs and Morgan Montano have cultivated a community that encourages women to reach their highest potential! Christen Sachs is a Global Real Estate Broker and Multi-Award Winning Entrepreneur. And, Morgan Montano is a highly r…
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Award Winning Real Estate Influencer & Entrepreneur - Christen Sachs
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As the leader of the Jersey Shore Nest Seekers location, Christen Sachs has disrupted the real estate market with her innovative and trendy approach to marketing properties. She builds success through chasing passion. Success didn't come overnight though. Each challenge in her life promoted a change in her career, and ultimately led to her finding …
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Renowned Healer, Shaman and Author - Ellie Pechet
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Looking to explore the world of energy healing? Tune in to Breaking Barriers where host John Vagueiro invites the renowned healer and holistic practitioner, Ellie Pechet, to share her insights and techniques. Ellie Pechet has spent over two decades developing her intuitive abilities and incorporating various healing modalities such as Reiki, shaman…
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Chef & Owner of Ed's Lobster Bar - Ed McFarland
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Ed McFarland is the Chef and Owner of Ed's Lobster Bar in Soho and the Hamptons. On this episode of Breaking Barriers, Ed brings the Lobster Bar experience to the studio! Check out the full podcast for a live taste-testing. Ed's Lobster Bar is a seafood spot with a New England fish-house vibe featuring a raw bar, lobster rolls & fish plates located…
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NJ-Based Chef & Entrepreneur - James Avery
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You may have seen Chef James Avery on a few of Gordan Ramsay's cooking shows, working on the culinary team and sous chef positions for seasons. Or, you may be familiar with his incredibly well-known restaurants in booming Asbury Park, NJ: The Black Swan and The Bonney Read. Being a chef, mentor and entrepreneur that has gained tremendous respect an…
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Owners of Klein's Fish Market - Jacqueline Leon and Tod Vitalis
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Carrying on a family business can come with a lot of pressure to succeed. Jacqueline Leon and Tod Vitalis are fourth-generation owners of Klein's Fish Market, located along the Jersey Shore in Belmar, NJ. Their Great Grandfather started the business, and it's been passed down ever since. So, how do they keep this business thriving for generations t…
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Owner, Nino's Coal Fired Pizza - Anthony Schifilliti
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A true family man, Anthony Schifilliti - Owner of Nino's Coal Fired Pizza- has kept "Nonna's" recipes alive building a business where her dishes can be loved. Building an Italian restaurant along the Jersey Shore poses as a challenge in itself. Anthony found a successful way to differentiate his restaurant from others in the saturated NJ market. Ni…
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CEO & Founder of Jersey Shore Supplements and AstroFlav - Brian Tweer
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CEO & Founder of Jersey Shore Supplements and AstroFlav, Brian Tweer, started his journey in 2013 and has since grown tremendously, but not without facing challenges. From facing a cease and desist immediately after starting his business to scaling to multiple locations and a 7,500 sq. ft warehouse - Brian has hurdled over challenges to keep the mo…
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Digital Marketer & Sales Enthusiast - Matthew Iglesias
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How fast would you jump to a new opportunity? Digital Marketer & Sales Enthusiast, Matthew Iglesias has been building his advertising company since he was a teenager. After much thought, he was brave enough to take a leap for a new journey, which has ultimately made him more successful than ever before. Matthew’s philosophy is about being open, whe…
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From unhoused and barely surviving to being able to vacation in Italy, Abraham Pena, CEO of Fitty Foods has had a tough road to success. What began as a mission to help nourish his sick mother with healthy foods became a passion for nutrition that inspired him to create Abe’s Fitty Foods. Tragedy struck soon after, leaving him without a mother or a…
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New York Times Best-Selling Author & CEO of SAMCOR Productions - Suzanne Corso
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Not many people have a life story that could easily be mistaken for a movie, but Suzanne Corso is one of them. As a New York Times Best-Selling Author of three books, Suzanne cross-references her own life events and memories in her novels. As a teenager, Suzanne was raised by a single struggling mom, and soon went off to date a Brooklyn mobster, th…
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Founders of My First Nest Egg - Nicolle Hood & Annie Shoen
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Do your kids understand the value of a dollar? Former attorneys, Nicolle Hood and Annie Shoen came to the quick realization their kids were financially illiterate after finding dollars in lint filters or hearing "Can't you get another on amazon?". The best friend duo decided they needed to make a change. After finding no resources teaching those un…
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Over the past 50 years, the automotive industry has drastically transformed. For car lovers out there, you know how difficult it can be to find a part for your older car. CEO, Stan Mirzayev built the app Parts Detect, which gives car owners easy and free access to search for replacement parts for their specific vehicle. Parts Detect is a marketplac…
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North Carolina Estate Planning Attorney - Sabrina Winters
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What happens to your belongings, your legacy, you family when you pass on? Sabrina Winters, North Carolina Estate Planning Attorney, was inspired by a personal and traumatic family death that led to the importance of estate planning. You don't know what tomorrow is going to bring so you have to plan today. Tune in to Breaking Barriers to hear her j…
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New Yorkers have a special type of love for their city. In this episode, Compass Real Estate Agent, Tony Worrell, walks and talks New York City; From projecting where Brooklyn real estate will be in the next few years to sharing some tips on how to capitalize on the city’s current market. Tony Worrell is a Brooklyn and Manhattan luxury real estate …
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CEO & Founder of LG Insurance Agency - Aaron Levine
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Uncovering the definition of working smarter, not harder. Starting his business 14 years ago, CEO & Founder of LG Insurance Agency, Aaron Levine realized that he is able to write fewer policies and make a lot more money if he focused on high net worth individuals with significant assets and properties around the country. LG Insurance Agency is a bo…
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Founder & CEO of Nufabrx - Jordan Schindler
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Global leader in HealthWear, Jordan Schindler - Founder and CEO of Nufabrx shares the concept behind his Healthwear® product, which puts active ingredients into textile fabrics, which can be programmed for controlled release to the skin. When knitted into their products, they consistently deliver therapeutic amounts of the ingredients directly to t…
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Co-Founder & CEO of Crowd Surf - Cassie Petrey
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As an entrepreneur, one of the most challenging realizations is that not everyone is motivated by the same things you are while running your business. Cassie Petrey, Co-Founder and CEO of Crowd Surf shares how she gained an understanding and learned how to keep her team individually motivated to get closer to her goal and vision for her company. Cr…
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Owner of Buona Sera - Christopher Mariani
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What does it take to build a reputable restaurant? Owner of Buona Sera, Chris Mariani shares how he spent 35 years building a culinary experience through a combination of fine dining and traditional Italian recipes. In a saturated New Jersey market - how do you stand out? Buona Sera Ristorante & Bar is Red Bank NJ's finest traditional Italian resta…
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Founder and CXO of PicoSolutions Group (2019) - Michael Burghoffer
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Michael Burghoffer has sold over 8 figures in products and services to verticals such as K12, Universities and B2B - From entrepreneurial mentorship that provides fractional c-suite positions to educating the youth on product manufacturing through STEM education. Each business Michael has created revolves around the PICO values derived from a combi…
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Changing the way Floridians can access medical marijuana, Tony Burrows, CEO of Green Source FL - discusses the challenges in growing a company in a taboo industry. With cannabis laws opening up, what was once a subject many tip-toed around, they are now lining up to take advantage of the natural options that are available! Green Source FL is a Cent…
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Co-Founder & CEO of Brokerloop - Abdul Ramirez
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Co-Founder & CEO of Brokerloop, Abdul Ramirez, shares how important it is to know your worth and fight for it. Years back, as a young professional navigating corporate America, he saw that his ambitious energy was being taken advantage of. After finding a solution to a common industry problem and teaching himself how to provide a service that wasn'…
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Wondering how to build a brand in the liquor industry? Dylan Fusco, CEO and Founder of Kamotí - the World's first bottled green tea shot, talks about the journey of building a product from R&D to go-to market strategy and scaling to be a household brand. Learn more about Kamotí: https://kamoti.com/By Adapting Social
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Owner and Founder of The Shoe Fairy - Alexa Stimpfel
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Everyone wants change in their life, but are you clear on what changes you really need to make to live your best life? With social media, it’s easy to compare yourself to others until you’re in a rut or even doubting their next move. This week on Breaking Barriers, Alexa Stimpfel, Owner and Founder of The Shoe Fairy shares how she cut through the f…
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Creator of the Fashion Label Off With Their - Olivia Correale
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Using her Grandmother's legacy to inspire her own passion project, Olivia Correale created the fashion label Off With Their. Picture a group of Italian Grandmother's in the heart of Manhattan meeting every Wednesday night to play cards. That was Olivia's grandmother, Nancy and her friends. Through every stage of life, these ladies would get togethe…
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Known for her work on the Good Place, American Crime Story and Parks & Rec, Set Decorator, - Kim Wannop shares her journey in the entertainment industry as she creates the "character" on the set before actors arrive. Kim Wannop hosts her own podcast, Decorating Pages, where she interviews colleagues as they discuss various sets and scenes.…
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Entrepreneur & Real Estate Broker - Christopher Groeneveldt
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From jumping turnstiles in NYC to the success he built today...Chris Groeneveldt has done everything from being a real estate broker to rental sales commercial, finance and investment and managing teams. Combining all those experiences, he found a need to build his own businesses that encompassed all of the "needs" the real estate industry requires…
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IG and TikTok Famous Father & Son Duo - John and Johnny Rondi
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It's 5 o'clock somewhere! Johnny Drinks, the IG and TikTok famous father and son duo, share how they built their social media following and fame through filming the trial and review of various cocktails. What started with just cocktails evolved to relatable father/son content that strengthened the bond between the two. Check them out on Instagram: …
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NJ's Premier Real Estate Agent & Leader of The Ventre Team - Sal Ventre
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The housing market exploded over the past few years; but what's ahead for homeowners and prospective buyers? NJ's Premier Real Estate Agent, Sal Ventre, shares his expertise in forecasting what the market is evolving toward. Sal Ventre, leader of The Ventre Team, is one of the most sought after agents in the Monmouth and Ocean County. Brokered by E…
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Sr. Vice President & Sr. Associate of Valley National Group - Rod Young & Simone Sanvito
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We all need advisors in life. It doesn't matter who you are, or what you are doing; if you are headed into unknown territory - guidance helps your journey flow. Take it from Simone Sanvito (Sr. Associate) and Rod Young (Sr. Vice President) from Valley National Group. Just as the financial industry adapts to the unexpected, both Rod and Simone have …
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Financial Representative & Entrepreneur - John Pescatore
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Are all entrepreneurs "born" for their business? Many have to work to find a passion that leads to the creation of their business, but John Pescatore is one of the other rare few - but he still had to navigate challenging paths to create success. Being a part of pizzeria operations at a very young age, John found a passion to not just create the be…
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Physician & Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Dr. Gerald Vernon
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Surgeries are quick to be scheduled, but are they always necessary? Dr. Gerald Vernon, a leading provider at Comprehensive Medical Care, shares his passion and experience in identifying alternative treatments that save joints without having to go through surgery by taking a comprehensive approach. By looking solely at one injury location, a provide…
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Combining real estate experience with construction knowledge, Tyler Sargent jumped on a rising opportunity to build a successful future through flipping homes. With any business comes challenges. Tyler shares insight to getting started in real estate, building knowledge to update homes, how to get financing, and navigating your first flip. Let's ge…
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Dynamic Duo & Founders of K&J Design Group - Kristy and JJ Ortega
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With a decade of experience owning and successfully scaling, not one, but two companies together, the dynamic duo - Kristy & JJ Ortega share how they balance entrepreneurship and family life. In fact, they’ve found a way to make their business work for them, granting the freedom to enjoy memories with their 3 children. K&J Design Group is the indus…
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Real Estate Extraordinaire & Social Media Geek - Ed Stulak
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Keeping things REAL! (Pun Intended) Real Estate extraordinaire and social media geek, Ed Stulak, shares details behind the decision to switch to REAL brokerage and start his own team, what his vision for the future looks like, and the reality of his day-to-day. Let's get social! Give him a follow @edstulak Stay tuned for episode updates at @breakin…
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