Podcasts about Berks

In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Vanderplate, CEO of Vertex Mechanical, a trusted name in heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing services for over 40 years. Serving Lancaster, Berks, and Lebanon counties, Vertex Mechanical has built a reputation for quality craftsmanship, community-focused service, and their enduring motto: Here For Your Comfort™. Joshua shares the company's journey, insights on leading in the trades industry, and what it takes to maintain trust and excellence across decades of service. Whether you're a homeowner, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious about what goes into running a successful service business, this episode offers valuable takeaways.

Send us a textMark 'Rivo' Rivers & Richard Brant are back for Series 10 and are joined by Coach Developer, Mitch Woodward.On the pod, Mitch shares his journey including his own playing experiences as a 7 year old to open-aged football. He also talks about his coaching journey which included roles in the US, Wycombe Wanderers Foundation, The FA and Berks & Bucks plus he shares how he started up his own coaching business which continues to grow.Music by Darren Fellerdale   

In this episode, join Adam as he visits the referee recognition awards in Manchester to speak to both of our award winners, along with some other special guests who he caught up with at the conclusion of the awards. Isaac also shares his insight into village cricket, batting at number 11 and the demise of cricket tea's. For more information about grassroots football refereeing in Berks & Bucks, please visit www.berks-bucksfa.com/referees Music by Darren FellerdaleThank you for listening! Follow @berksandbucksfa on all major social media platforms for more grassroots football content!

Molly Eigen, Chief Mission Delivery Officer at Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, with more than 25,000 girl members it’s the largest girl-serving organization in Pennsylvania and builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Molly discussed the programming, based on four pillars, STEM, Lifeskills, Outdoors and Entrepreneurship, with girls as young as 4 able to enroll. She described how girls grow with their troops and how they work with caring adults and schools to organize them. We talked about their signature fundraiser, Girl Scout Cookies, and how girls learn business planning, financial literacy and teamwork from their campaign. She also discussed the camping experience, available to all girls and offering different programs to appeal to all, from horses to science to music. We also discussed its one-of-a-kind event, GirlzDay: Our World, Our Way, which will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on May 17, 2025. Open to all girls, scout or not, there will be opportunities to learn more about scouting with a mini-camp, STEM activities and team projects, ending with a glow dance party. The day will showcase the efforts of the ‘Girl Bosses,’ scouts who have spent the past nine months working with their peers, dedicated volunteers and mentors to identify problems in their communities, such as homelessness, public transportation safety, and hunger, and take actionable steps to develop sustainable solutions. GSEP serves a 9-county-footprint (Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, and Philadelphia). GSEP is looking for more than girls, they need volunteers and businesses to support their programming. To find a troop near you visit GSEP.ORG and for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania go to gsep.org. For camp information gsep.org/camp and to register and learn more about GirlzDay gsep.org/girlzday

In this episode, Adam and Isaac are joined by FA Refereeing's Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Raj Randhawa. Raj discusses how his love of football came about, why he supports Arsenal, and his roles in football in the North East of England. In this special episode, Adam takes on Raj in a quiz on Liverpool vs Arsenal, written by our very own Isaac Blakey.  Raj also shares the work he has done with the FA to promote equality in refereeing and his plans in this area.For more information about grassroots football refereeing in Berks & Bucks, please visit www.berks-bucksfa.com/referees Music by Darren Fellerdale.Thank you for listening! Follow @berksandbucksfa on all major social media platforms for more grassroots football content!

In this episode, Adam & Isaac are joined by the author of ‘Blowing The Whistle: The Psychology of Football Refereeing' and Berks & Bucks FA Referee Stuart Carrington. Stuart discusses his interest in the psychology of football refereeing and where this interest has led him. He talks about his recent research into home bias, and the role of vicarious experiences for referees and shares his top tips for referees to manage their thoughts and emotions. Stuart is also put to the test against Isaac on his knowledge of famous Stuarts. How well does Stuart know other Stuarts?  For more information about grassroots football refereeing in Berks & Bucks, please visit www.berks-bucksfa.com/refereesVisit our episode sponsor Kicklocker to buy your official BBFA referees kit: Berks & Bucks FA Ref Store by Kitlocker.Find out more about how to become a Nike Partner Club with Kitlocker, visit: Kitlocker.com x NPC - Kitlocker.com Blog Music by Darren Fellerdale.Thank you for listening! Follow @berksandbucksfa on all major social media platforms for more grassroots football content!

A creative child who was also interested in science, Helen Walsh was encouraged by her teacher parents to explore all her interests, something that stood her in good stead for her future career.Helen was fascinated by sharks as a child – though growing up in Stoke she was about as far away from the sea as it is possible to be in the UK. An animal lover and budding conservationist, even then, Helen was also a keen fan of The Really Wild Show, a BBC children's programme. Back then it was presented by Michaela Strachan, Terry Nutkins and conservation campaigner Chris Packham, someone she later met through her work.Helen gained a first-class BSc in Zoology at the University of Nottingham, then an unexpected phone call led to her enrolling in a Masters in biological photography and imaging, something that resulted in the career she still does.From the time she left university and stepped into the world of communication and public engagement, Helen has been encouraging people to learn about wildlife conservation, the countryside and their natural surroundings. From starting work for the West Midlands Biodiversity Partnership. She went on to work in media and communications for Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust, (fondly known as BBOWT to local supporters), before setting up as a freelance.Today, Helen splits her time between her own business, Lonely Cottage Productions, and a publications business, Nature Bureau, designing, photographing and writing for scientific, environmental and wildlife-themed projects. In that time she has supported many projects and campaigns and helped organisations raise their profile with the public.Now a parent, Helen starts and ends her day with walking her children to school, who help her retain her optimism for the world's future too, since they often come home with information and suggestions about better ways to live.Links mentioned in the podcastLonely Cottage ProductionsNature BureauUniversity of Nottingham MSc in biological photography and imaging.You might also like to listen to:Jake Fiennes, National nature reserve director and general manager, conservation, Holkham Estate S1 E8Sarah Kessell CEO of The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales S1 E5About ProGRESS:Host Sandra Kessell invites guests to discuss their pro- Green, Ethical, Sustainable and Socially Responsible jobs, courses or activities and asks for real-world insights into the pathways and careers that led to them.Content © Sandra Kessell Original music © Lyze KessellEmail: Hello@myPro-GRESS.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Adam & Isaac are joined by Elite Referee Development Programme and Berks & Bucks FA referee Stephen Parkinson to discuss his journey in refereeing. Stephen shares his experiences first qualifying as a referee, his progression up the refereeing pyramid and discusses what it is like refereeing abroad in Germany. Stephen also provides fascinating insights into his journey in the game, including individual challenges and highlights and shows off his Welsh football knowledge in the start of pod quiz. For more information about grassroots football refereeing in Berks & Bucks, please visit www.berks-bucksfa.com/referees Music by Darren Fellerdale.Thank you for listening! Follow @berksandbucksfa on all major social media platforms for more grassroots football content!

We interrupt our regularly scheduled sports talk for a bit of a tangent. Joe and Justin welcome in Alexa Freyman, operator of Berks Nostalgia, for a different episode focused on her work covering and preserving the history of Berks COunty, PA. Join The Joe Mays & J-Raff Show on JMNJR Radio Sunday's at 6:30pm ET on FACEBOOK, TWITTER/X, and YOUTUBE! Be sure to like/subscribe/follow the accounts mentioned below... Our next show will be at 6:30pm ET on Sunday, January 19th, 2025! ------------------------------------------------------------ JMNJR Radio: www.jmnjrradio.com/ The Joe Mays & J-Raff Show: www.joemaysandjraff.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/JoeMaysAndJRaff Twitter: @MaysMediaLLC | @JoeMaysAndJRaff Email: contact@joemaysandjraff.com Phone: (530) 563-6297 More @ www.joemaysandjraff.com/

In this episode, Adam & Isaac are joined by Taskmaster host, Chesham United director and member of ‘The Horne Section', Alex Horne. Alex discusses his love for football, his role at Chesham United and gives us some Law changes he would like to see in the Premier League. Alex takes part in a very loosely based Chesham United Quiz, called Chesh-Ham or Chesh-no Ham, and Adam is happy as Harvey Elliott gets a shoutout on the Pod! For more information about grassroots football refereeing in Berks & Bucks, please visit www.berks-bucksfa.com/referees Music by Darren Fellerdale.Thank you for listening! Follow @berksandbucksfa on all major social media platforms for more grassroots football content!

In this episode, Adam & Isaac are joined by the FA's Head of Referee Development, Nathan Magill.  Nathan shares his experiences as a referee in Australia, his progress up the Australian football pyramid and his work with Football Australia. Nathan also provides insight into his role at The FA and what he's looking forward to delivering as Head of FA Referee Development over the next two years.We are also joined on the pod by Berks & Bucks FA's Football Workforce Administrator James Parker, who puts Adam and Isaac's knowledge of Australian footballers to the test.  For more information about grassroots football refereeing in Berks & Bucks, please visit www.berks-bucksfa.com/referees Music by Darren Fellerdale.Thank you for listening! Follow @berksandbucksfa on all major social media platforms for more grassroots football content!

In this episode, Adam & Isaac are joined by FIFA Futsal referee and National referee manager at the FA Marc Birkett. Marc shares his experiences of refereeing elite futsal, how he first got into football and his past role as RDO at Nottinghamshire FA. Marc also shares some insight into what the role of a National referee manager entails, gives us some insight into some FA projects he is looking forward to working on over the next 12 months and takes part in a Quiz on international Futsal.  For more information about grassroots football refereeing in Berks & Bucks, please visit www.berks-bucksfa.com/referees Music by Darren Fellerdale.Thank you for listening! Follow @berksandbucksfa on all major social media platforms for more grassroots football content!

In this episode, Adam & Isaac are joined by Premier League referee Graham Scott to discuss his journey in refereeing. Graham shares his experiences, first qualifying as a referee, and his progression up the refereeing pyramid. He also discusses what it is like to referee in front of packed stadiums and the role of VAR in the Premier League. Isaac also takes on Graham in a quiz on goalkeepers. Graham also provides fascinating insights into his journey in the game, including individual challenges and highlights, and shares his top tips for referees looking to progress up the pyramid. For more information about grassroots football refereeing in Berks & Bucks, please visit www.berks-bucksfa.com/referees Music by Darren Fellerdale.Thank you for listening! Follow @berksandbucksfa on all major social media platforms for more grassroots football content!

Two state senators have challenged the right of U.S. citizens living abroad to cast votes in federal races.  The country's highest court has sided with Butler County voters whose provisional ballots were challenged by Republicans this past spring.  On the final Sunday of a rollercoaster presidential contest, Republican nominee Donald Trump is asking voters in Pennsylvania again to make him leader of what he falsely claims is a “failed nation.”  Only a handful of races will determine control of the U.S. House. The 10th District race between Republican incumbent Scott Perry and Democratic challenger Janelle Stelson is one of them.  The state Attorney General's office is now working with Berks, Lancaster, Monroe, and York to investigate allegedly fraudulent voter registration forms submitted at the deadline late last month. Carter Walker from Votebeat provides some context to what's happening.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En un escenario electoral polarizado, los puertorriqueños de Pensilvania podrían ser la clave para obtener la llave de la Casa Blanca. Con cerca de 600,000 votos latinos en juego, demócratas y republicanos multiplican sus campañas para captar su apoyo. RFI en español habló con ellos en lo que se considera la "zona cero" del voto hispano del estado, la ciudad de Reading. La comunidad enfrenta desafíos económicos y un giro generacional hacia el partido de Donald Trump. “Kamala que mala eres, que mala eres Kamala…”A ritmo de salsa y emulando el clásico ‘Juliana', pero cambiando el nombre por ‘Kamala', Donald Trump hace campaña en Pensilvania y en Estados Unidos para atraer el votante latino y puertorriqueño. En una elección tan polarizada, demócratas y republicanos centran recursos en Pensilvania donde viven un millón de latinos que todavía no tienen una preferencia clara por un candidato. Este es el estado pendular que más votos electorales da al ganador con 19 en total y dado el estrecho margen en las encuestas, lograr el apoyo de los puertorriqueños y latinos podría definir la elección presidencial como coinciden encuestas y analistas políticos.Elizabeth Torres Laviena, es puertorriqueña y vive en Reading Pensilvania con su esposo, Mike Toledo. Semanalmente visitan un restaurante Colombiano donde se encuentran con la parte de la comunidad de esta ciudad de casi 100 mil habitantes que está en el corredor latino de Pensilvania, una región del centro del estado donde viven cerca de medio millón de puertorriqueños.“Mis padres son de Puerto Rico, mi papá vino acá primero porque estaba trabajando en las fincas, luego trajo a mi mamá. Primero comenzamos viviendo en Lancaster, Pensilvania y luego nos mudamos acá, a Reading. He estado casi 45 años”.Para Elizabeth ha habido un cambio generacional que ha impactado la inclinación política de los votantes: “Cuando yo llegué acá, éramos más demócratas, y ahora estoy viendo que los jóvenes están más inclinados del lado republicano. Mi hijo es republicano, yo soy demócrata, pero también los veo más indecisos”. Elizabeth trabaja en una escuela y dice que los altos costos de la guardería están excluyendo a las mujeres del mercado laboral. “Trabajo ayudando a las personas en la comunidad también y hay muchas madres que no pueden trabajar porque no tienen los fondos para pagar el ‘day care' (guardería)”.Su esposo Mike Toledo, nació en Estados Unidos y es director del Centro Hispano, una organización sin ánimo de lucro que ayuda a los latinos en Pensilvania a romper las barreras de acceso a la salud, la educación y las finanzas. Según él, para los latinos lograr el sueño americano es cada vez más difícil dada la inflación y los altos costos de vida. “Las necesidades de la comunidad puertorriqueña en primer lugar es la economía, el costo de ir a la tienda y comprar huevos. El costo de la leche, por ejemplo. También la vivienda, el costo de los alquileres. Estamos viendo que cada vez más familias vienen al Centro Hispano porque sus contratos de alquiler terminan y los dueños de los inmuebles suben la renta en un 20 o 30%”. La calidad de la salud y la atención médica también son críticamente importantes”.Para Mike Toledo si los candidatos quieren ganar el voto latino, tienen que escuchar a la comunidad y visitar el barrio.  “Pensilvania es el epicentro de las elecciones generales. El condado de Berks y la ciudad de Reading son la zona cero. Nosotros ya sabemos cómo votarán en Filadelfia y Pittsburgh, pero el centro del estado es donde se decidirá quién gane en Pensilvania. En ese sentido, las campañas tienen que venir a nuestro barrio. Necesitan encontrarnos para entender y saber dónde estamos. Las campañas no pueden darnos por sentados. El bloque electoral puertorriqueño no es un bloque electoral homogéneo”, agregó.“Las minorías indecisas serán determinantes”En Estados Unidos hay cerca de 65 millones de latinos de los cuales casi 36 millones están habilitados para votar. Sin embargo, la plataforma Latino Data Hub proyecta que cerca de 17 millones ejercerán su derecho al voto. Para su director, Rodrigo Dominguez-Villegas, en un estado donde el ganador del voto popular se queda con la totalidad de los votos electorales, las minorías todavía indecisas serán determinantes.“Los latinos tienen mucho, mucho poder en Pensilvania. Recordemos que este año hay más o menos 580 o 600 mil posibles votantes latinos y la elección pasada, la elección en el 2020 se decidió por más o menos 81.000 votos. Entonces, si los votantes latinos salen a votar, claro que pueden ser los que determinan el resultado de la elección presidencial en el estado de Pensilvania, que es uno de los estados más clave más importantes, y se está viendo que la elección está muy cerrada según las encuestas”.Los datos de Latino Data Hub y del Latino Policy and Politics Institute muestran que habrá un aumento del 40% en la participación de los latinos en esta elección en comparación con el 2016. Sin embargo, los latinos son la minoría que menos participa en las elecciones.“Los votantes latinos son mucho más jóvenes que otros votantes en el estado. Y, ¿qué pasa con los votantes jóvenes? Sin importar raza, sin importar donde. Eso pasa en Latinoamérica, en todo el mundo: Los votantes jóvenes tienden a participar menos en elecciones. Entonces, al estar sobre concentrados en la población joven, los votantes latinos, no quiero decir que simplemente por ser jóvenes, pero eh, pues demográficamente son más jóvenes y los jóvenes tienden a votar menos”.Históricamente los latinos en Pensilvania han apoyado al Partido Demócrata. En el tramo final de esta campaña presidencial, el 57% de los votantes latinos registrados dicen que votarían por la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris y el 39% por el expresidente Donald Trump, según el Pew Research Center. Sin embargo, simpatizantes de Trump creen que la tendencia está cambiando.En Butler Pensilvania, donde Trump sufrió el atentado contra su vida y regresó para hacer un gran discurso, el puertorriqueño Gardner Mujica llevaba puesta con orgullo su camiseta de ‘Latinos por Trump'. Para él la única solución para los problemas de la comunidad es que vuelva Trump al poder. “Sé que puedo hablar por los latinos aquí en Estados Unidos: necesitamos a Trump. Necesitamos que Trump vuelva a ocupar el cargo. Necesitamos que Trump haga todo lo que ha dicho que hará para que podamos volver a donde estábamos: familias de clase media ganando dinero sin tener que trabajar en 2 o 3 trabajos para comprar una casa porque ahora hay una inflación excesiva en los automóviles, y una inflación excesiva en la vivienda”, indicó.Gardner Mojica nació en el Bronx, en Nueva York, pero hoy vive en el corredor latino de Pensilvania donde hace campaña para los republicanos. Según él, los demócratas solo hacen política para enriquecerse. “Mi ciudad en este momento está sufriendo por culpa de los demócratas, porque están tomando medidas políticas para sus bolsillos y no para la gente. Quieren quitarnos nuestros derechos religiosos. Quieren quitarnos tantas cosas y algunos de la comunidad latina ni siquiera lo saben. Algunas personas simplemente no quieren votar y eso nos perjudica mucho. Así que si tuviera algo que decirle a la comunidad latina sería que confíe en Trump, que tenga fe y que ponga a Dios primero y luego a Trump”, indicó.Rafaela Gomez, dominicana y simpatizante de Trump, viajó cinco horas para poder verlo en Butler, un pueblo cercano a Pittsburgh Pensilvania. A la salida del evento cuestionó que sea Trump el que ponga en riesgo los derechos de las mujeres, pese a que él nombró a los jueces que limitaron el derecho al aborto a nivel federal.“Son ellos los que acaban con los derechos de las mujeres, no Trump. ¿Quién fue la mujer del año? un hombre, ¿A quién se le permite participar en los deportes de mujeres? A los hombres. Me entiende ¿Quién puede entrar al baño de niños? los transgénero…Los demócratas pelean todo el tiempo por el aborto ¿por qué pelearse contra Trump al respecto? Él nunca dijo que iba a parar el aborto. Cuando fue presidente en 2016 nunca detuvo el aborto”.El efecto de la pandemia y la inflaciónDesde Filadelfia, Michael Jones-Correa, profesor de ciencias políticas y migración de la Universidad de Pensilvania, afirmó que los retos económicos de Estados Unidos derivados de la pandemia y la inflación han polarizado las posturas políticas de los latinos.“El efecto del covid creo que se sintió más en la comunidad latina. Hubo más muertes y efectos de la enfermedad, y también más efecto económico. Esto seguido por la inflación que tuvo más efecto en esta comunidad. Es un grupo que está un poco desanimado con los demócratas. Que han votado por los demócratas en el pasado pero hay una oportunidad ahí para un candidato como Trump”.Teniendo en cuenta la polarización y los estrechos márgenes de ventaja entre candidatos, el profesor Jones-Correa cree que la movilización de los votantes el día de la elección será clave. “En gran parte del país, la gente ya se ha definido. Ya saben para quién van a votar, sea demócrata o republicano. Entonces sí hay un grupo sustancial de gente que está tal vez pensando en votar por Trump, pero se van a quedar en casa. Igual para Harris, se van a quedar en casa. Entonces para las campañas lo importante es tratar de sacar ese voto” agregó.Para impulsar a la gente a votar, Ezra Feliciano, activista demócrata que trabaja para Pensilvania Stand Up, se prepara con su equipo para salir a tocar las puertas de las casas en Reading y otras ciudades del ‘corredor latino' de Pensilvania.  “Al ir puerta a puerta en estas últimas semanas he escuchado una mezcla de historias por parte de los votantes. La gente ha perdido la esperanza y no sabe qué hacer. Quieren votar por Harris porque la otra opción no es viable en sus vidas. Solo salir y tener conversaciones con las personas y escucharlas ha sido impactante para ellas” relató.Para Feliciano, escuchar a esas personas que se sienten segregadas y tratar de conectar personalmente con ellas hace la diferencia. “Esas son las voces que a menudo son descartadas. La gente de color siempre está y ha estado aquí peleando y nos ignoran una y otra vez. Esas son las personas con las que salgo y hablo. Esas son las personas que son importantes para mí y esas son las personas que marcarán la diferencia en estas elecciones” explicó Erza Feliciano.Música para atraer el voto latinoEn las últimas semanas Donald Trump y Kamala Harris han apelado a las figuras del reggaetón para atraer el voto latino. Trump fue fuertemente criticado y ridiculizado en la comunidad por confundir a Nicky Jam, un famoso cantante de reggaetón, con una mujer al subirlo al escenario en uno de sus eventos políticos. “La superestrella de la música latina, Nicky Jam, ¿conocen a Nicky? Ella es sexy... ¿Dónde está Nicky? Ohhh miren, me alegro que él haya subido”.Por su parte Kamala Harris ha logrado que Marc Anthony, legendario cantante de salsa puertoriqueño, manifieste su apoyo y ataque Donald Trump en un comercial de televisión por el mal trato que le dio a la isla cuando era presidente.“Hola Soy Marc Anthony, aunque algunos lo hayan olvidado. Recuerdo cómo era cuando Trump era presidente. Recuerdo lo que hizo y dijo sobre Puerto Rico, sobre la retórica de nuestro pueblo. Recuerdo que después de que el huracán María devastara nuestra isla, Trump bloqueó miles de millones de ayuda mientras miles morían”.Se proyecta que las campañas gasten 10,700 millones de dólares en publicidad en estas elecciones según el sitio Web Adimpact y gran parte de ese dinero irá a Pensilvania y otros estados pendulares. Entre tanto, la diferencia en la intención de voto hacia Kamala Harris y Donald Trump en Pensilvania varía entre 1% y 3%. Cifra que está en el margen de error y que impulsa a que los candidatos incrementen sus eventos y gastos de campaña en ese estado antes de las elecciones del 5 de noviembre.

In this episode, we are joined by Brad Ortenzi, the Eastern USA Regional Director of ZOE International. Brad also coordinates the Berks and Lancaster County Human Trafficking Task Forces. ZOE International is a global non-profit dedicated to eradicating human trafficking through its three pillars: Prevention, Rescue, and Restoration. With operations spanning Thailand, Japan, Mexico, Australia, and the US (specifically in Los Angeles and Southeast Pennsylvania), ZOE collaborates with law enforcement to support trafficked women and vulnerable children, offering advocacy and restorative services.Brad's journey with ZOE began in 2014 in Thailand, where he led child trafficking investigations and rescues as the Director of Child Rescue. Before joining ZOE, Brad was a retired Ephrata Police Detective with experience in child exploitation task forces, including Federal (Internet Crimes Against Children) and local (Lancaster County Anti-Child Pornography Unit) units. Tune in to hear Brad's insights into the fight against human trafficking and his impactful work in the field.

Nine voting rights groups are suing the Secretary of State and two counties in an attempt to remove the date requirement on mail in ballots in Pennsylvania. New federal protections for LGBTQ-plus students are now in effect. But, whether they are enforceable in more than 100 Pennsylvania schools -- including several in Adams, Berks, Cumberland, Franklin, Lancaster, and York counties -- remains unclear.  The Department of Energy has reached an agreement with a public-private consortium to build a hydrogen hub in West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio.  More than a dozen third-party candidates for president, U.S. Senate and three statewide offices have filed paperwork to get on November's general election ballot in Pennsylvania.  The man accused of beheading his father in their Bucks County home earlier this year and posting a video of the severed head online is competent to stand trial.  Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get on the waitlist for journal club here: https://www.dentaldigestpodcast.com/contact-4  Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin  DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Dr. Dennis Hartlieb is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and maintains a full-time practice committed to cosmetic and restorative dentistry in the Chicago suburb of Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Hartlieb is an instructor at the Center for Esthetic Excellence in Chicago and was formerly an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Hartlieb has authored numerous articles on restorative and esthetic dental techniques. Dr. Hartlieb is an Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AAACD), a member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (AAED), the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry (AARD), the American Dental Association, the American College of Dentists, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. He is the founder of Dental Online Training (DOT), an online hands-on training program for dentists, dental auxiliaries, and dental students. Dr. Hartlieb is also an examiner for the AACD Accreditation process. Rhodri Thomas, BDS, graduated with Honors from Cardiff University. His background as an artist spurred his love of aesthetic dentistry, and he now dedicates his work towards truly blending dentistry into nature with his clinical focus on advanced aesthetic restorative dentistry. An internationally renowned educator and multi-award-winning dentist, Rhodri lectures and teaches around the world on the subject of aesthetics, presenting at conferences, running private courses, and publishing articles in leading dental magazines. Recently Rhodri has been teaching in Chicago, New York, Florida, London, Montreal, and Sweden. He was the winner of the British Society of Prosthodontics Heraeus Kulzer Prize for his research on tooth wear, pioneered a new resin layering technique, and is also the author of a book based purely on resin artistry. Rhodri has been the youngest speaker for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a published author for the prestigious Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, and has received a record-breaking six consecutive national awards. Passionate about teaching and sharing with other dental professionals, Rhodri is honored to be Resident Faculty at both The Center for Esthetic Excellence in Chicago and Stribe Dental in New York. He is also the founder and director of The Art of Dentistry, a series of unique international training programs and aesthetic-based courses for dentists. He believes every clinician has a natural creative ability inside of them and enjoys nothing more than helping to ignite it.   Dr. Michelle Lee is very proud to provide all aspects of comprehensive dentistry which includes Restorative, Cosmetic, TMD, and Sleep Apnea treatment to the Fleetwood and Berks county areas. She is passionate about providing excellent patient centered, comprehensive dentistry to her patients, and strives to provide gentle and customized dental care. She is committed to relationship based and patient centered care. Dr. Lee is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine with a one year post graduate General Practice Residency Program at the Abington Memorial Hospital.

Two major U.S. manufacturers of gun parts have agreed to temporarily halt sales of their products in Philadelphia and several counties -- including Berks and Lancaster. Some organizations in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania are collecting eclipse glasses so they don't collect dust or end up in a landfill.  A natural gas company must pay a $1 million fine for a nearly two-week-long gas leak at a storage field in western Pennsylvania.  A couple of Chester County organizations are hosting a “poverty simulation" tomorrow. Thousands of applications have been submitted for the state's first-ever student-teacher stipends. Chambersburg police have made an arrest in connection to a bomb threat at the Franklin Judicial Center that shut down the borough's Memorial Square on Wednesday. The U.S. Army is planning a seventh disinterment project for September at the Carlisle Barracks Cemetery --  as part of its efforts to return the remains of Native American children to their families. Centralia, Washington, is transitioning away from coal, and there may be lessons Pennsylvania can take away from the process. We visit the western Washington community to learn how how small businesses are affected by the plant closing, and how business owners view their role in the economy.       Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In S4Ep1 of the PRP, Adam chats it up with seasoned movement aficionado, prominent local endurance coach and all around good vibes family man Geo Woodman, who has been preparing for the Mid South Double on March 16th, 2024. Connor Grant, ardent cycling enthusiast, proud dog daddy and seasoned PRP alum joins the show to offer his take on all things gravel, lube and movement as a form of celebration.  This banter filled episode has a bit of everything and includes an extensive regaling of Geo's journey to becoming such an eminent member of the local endurance community. From team sports, to teaching, to being a Nantucket chef, Geo's story is far from ordinary, but seems to provide constant hints along the way that he was destined for a life of coaching and collaboration.   The gents then dive into a detailed symposium on what exactly The Mid South is, and more importantly, what it represents. This gives way to a conversation about movement as a form of celebration. Sure, endurance is about grinding, pushing yourself and finding your own limits; but it's also about human connection, helping to uplift others and making sacrifices for the greater good of sport. Although athletes often dominate the collective narrative for their deserving and impressive feats, it's important to remember that they are not the only part of the humming endurance ecosystem. From neighborhood gyms & PT clinics, to the local brick & mortar stores, to coaches, to community event organizers the list of supporters is lengthy and full of inspiring individuals. One thing is for certain, this community is strongest and most vibrant when we support one another full tilt. A belief that for Geo, has matured into a lifestyle that has brought him more enlightenment than he could have ever expected.  Ok, ok, ok who is Bobby and why on earth does everyone REALLY want a hug from him? Oh baby we talking cinematic trilogies?! How the hell did Connor pull off getting Lizzy J to agree to marry him??? Just how many fire new jingles we got queue'd up for Season 4?! What exactly is a celebration of red mud?! Just how far back does Geo's family lineage of coaches & athletes go? Truth be told? PF Changs?! Berks, recovery slides and crocs, oh my! This and so much more in this enchanting, uplifting and humorous episode of the PRP! Explain that Strava section: Geo's Strava Activity Sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ann Arbor Running Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded Sunday March 10th @ 12PM EST  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/preracepodcast/support

Tec Centro, established in 2014 as a division of the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA) in Lancaster city, stands as the primary provider of bilingual education and skills training in the region. With two existing locations in Berks and Lebanon, alongside extensions in York, Tec Centro is set to broaden its reach, expanding services to Harrisburg starting in July 2024. Catering primarily to families grappling with unemployment, underemployment, or poverty, Tec Centro offers a comprehensive array of services aimed at addressing basic human needs. These services encompass vital necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter, crucial for the well-being of the community it serves. Moreover, Tec Centro plays a pivotal role in addressing broader issues faced by its constituents. It extends support to individuals navigating complex immigration matters, offering guidance and assistance through the intricate legal processes involved. Furthermore, the organization provides essential aid in the realm of employment, facilitating opportunities for skill development and job placement to empower individuals towards economic self-sufficiency. Education stands at the forefront of Tec Centro's mission, with a commitment to providing accessible learning opportunities. By offering educational resources and training programs, the center equips individuals with the tools needed to enhance their prospects in the job market, contributing to the overall socio-economic development of the community. With its impending expansion into Harrisburg, Tec Centro is poised to extend its reach further, ensuring that its vital services and support systems continue to positively impact the lives of individuals and families across a broader geographic spectrum.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The history, the landmarks, the myths and tall tales of Pennsylvania are a mission for author Jeffrey Frazier, who makes his second appearance on The Sunbury Press Books Show. A Centre County native, Jeffrey grew up in a "Tom Sawyer sort of way," and his boyhood explorations have turned into a five-decades-long search. In "The Pennsylvania Mountain Landmarks" and "Pennsylvania Fireside Tales" series, Frazier uncovers legends and folk tales known and unknown.  These stories are, as Frazier describes, them, "waves of time." He joins host Lawrence Knorr in reflections on those who have chronicled Pennsylvania's past tales, and what Frazier has learned. From the Blue Mountains of Berks and Lehigh Counties, the South Mountains of Adams County, the Black Forest area of Potter and Tioga Counties, to the Alleghenies and in between, there are tales you will remember and those which might have been forgotten. Jeffrey Frazier graduated from Penn State University in 1967, and earned an MBA from Rider University in New Jersey. He lives in Bellefonte, PA.    

Dan Plews chats PTO Asia Open, changing agenda for athletes and coaches with the 2024 PTO Tour, importance of being adaptive coaches, Dan in KONA, impact of exogenous ketones, having coaches imposture syndrome, and Dan get Berks again with Berks Prank 2.0 (Sorry Berks!!)

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This week I welcome Karen Feridun back to the show. Karen is the founder of Berks Gas Truth and co-founder of Better Path Coalition. The Better Path Coalition are the organizers for the PA Climate Convergence this coming fall. We'll be talking about a summer filled with record-breaking heat, flooding, and climate catastophie. We've seen ocean temperatures that have surprised scientists, heat that broke records by a significant margin, and flooding that has devastated communities around the world. All of this is shocking. And all of this is precisely what climate scientists have been warning us about for decades. And all of this is what world leaders - including our own government - have failed to act on in any significant way. So, today we'll talk the summer that UN Secretary General has termed the beginning of the "era of global boiling." But we'll also focus on upcoming actions this week, later this summer, and in the fall that will demand decisive, immediate climate action. It's time to make plans to be in Harrisburg this October for PA Climate Convergence. The Convergence will bring advocates, activists, and concerned residents to Harrisburg to tell Gov. Shapiro, lawmakers, and regulators that they are having the wrong conversation on climate and need to change their stance. We'll talk about why lawmakers are keeping PA from being part of the solution to the climate crisis and what all of us can do to change that. In addition to founding Berks Gas Truth and co-founding the Better Path Coalition, for the past 11 years, Karen Feridun has worked with organizations in PA, NY, NJ, and DE to win the ban on fracking in the Delaware River Basin that was imposed in February. She is currently part of an international coalition working to stop Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exports and a national coalition working with members of Congress to reform the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. LINKS: Berks Gas Truth: https://gastruth.org/ PA Climate Convergence: https://www.pennsylvaniaclimateconvergence.org/ You can support this show by becoming a patron for as little as $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/rcpress. Don't Let Paul Martino & Friends Buy Our Schools and push extremist politics in our community. Raging Chicken has teamed up with LevelField to launch a truly community-rooted PAC to invest in organizing, support local and state-wide progressive candidates, and unmask the toxic organizations injecting our communities with right-wing extremism. We're putting small-dollar donations to work to beat back the power of Big Money. You can get more information and drop your donation at https://ragingchicken.levelfield.net/.  

Published: May 21, 2017 Interview with John Foster, Class of 2012 This week we continue our two-part episode of the 2011 merger that created Berks Catholic High School.  We interview John Foster, a 2012 graduate and member of the first senior class.  John was a Junior at Reading Central Catholic High School when he heard the news that his school would merge with Holy Name High School. John participated as part of the student council and the transition team to form Berks Catholic. As the President of the Inaugural Senior Class, John has an impressive perspective on the transition and his role.  John's 16-year formation in Catholic education inspired him to stay active and become an advocate for Catholic schools.  John and his classmates will celebrate their 5-year class reunion this summer. Six years ago, as a member of the transition team, John spoke out as an advocate for the new Berks Catholic High School and even then he was a student who stood out among the crowd.  See YouTube Video Part One and Part Two of John's witness for Berks Catholic back in 2011. Read an article by WFMZ about Berks Catholic's exciting expansion project. Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin's Crosses” Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin's Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today's Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin's Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.

Published: May 16, 2017 Today's story is about the successful formation of Berks Catholic High School in Reading, Pennsylvania (Diocese of Allentown), a co-ed high school formed in 2011 through the merger of Reading Central Catholic and Holy Name high schools. Both of the former high schools had proud traditions and tremendous legacies. But the new school exceeded all expectations and defied the odds.  In this episode, Jim Friend interviews Tony Balistrere, Principal and his colleagues Nicole (Chiarelli) Smith, Admissions Director and Fr. Gene Ritz, the school's Chaplain, as we discuss why they now have an enrollment that exceeds the combined enrollment of the two previous schools combined. Tony and Jim begin by discussing the early days of the transition team, the formation of the school, how the school has remained successful through enrollment and development and the work of the board of directors.  Tony's insights on how to connect alumni from the two previous schools with the current mission of Berks Catholic has proven very successful in raising over $5 million for their capital campaign less than five years since the merger.  Berks Catholic High School centers on four pillars: God, Family, Academics, and Fun. As a vibrant Christ-centered community, the dedicated Administration, Faculty, and Staff provide a challenging academic environment for a diverse population of young men and women. Through Christian principles rooted in the Catholic tradition, they strive to positively impact students spiritually, intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally, so they can live productive lives of service in this world and attain eternal life. Next episode, we interview Mr. John Foster, Berks Catholic class of 2012.  John served as a member of the Berks Catholic Transition Team during the merger, and he has some great insights as he and his former classmates get ready to celebrate their 5-year reunion.  Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin's Crosses” Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin's Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today's Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin's Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.

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Grace Thek joins the team to discuss her recent form and upcoming races (0.50), RPG Coach Clint Rowlings profiles the Ironman Port Macquarie race course (28.32), Reedy discusses salt loading (44.44) and athletes being caught doping (52.39) and Danny and Steve's sister performs the best prank call on Tim Van Berkel you will ever hear (66.10), sorry Berks!

This  week I welcome Karen Feridun back to the show. Karen is the founder of Berks Gas Truth and co-founder of Better Path Coalition who organize the PA Climate Convergence. We'll be talking about a renewed push for hydrogen to power a green economy coupled with initiatives for carbon capture and storage. Sounds great, right? We'll get to the truth of the matter.  This October the PA Climate Convergence will bring advocates, activists, and concerned residents to Harrisburg to tell Gov. Shapiro, lawmakers, and regulators that they are having the wrong conversation on climate and need to change their stance. We'll talk about why lawmakers are keeping PA from being part of the solution to the climate crisis and what all of us can do to change that.  LINKS: Berks Gas Truth: https://gastruth.org/ PA Climate Convergence: https://www.pennsylvaniaclimateconvergence.org/ Better Path Coalition: https://www.betterpathcoalition.org/    

We spoke with Dr Richard Berks, a freelance science writer to discuss the effective science communications for charities. In this episode, we explore the importance of good science communication within the third sector; how to put trust in your supporters to understand your work; and, how to share the story of medical research.

If nothing else 2022 was a crazy year for Star Citizen. A record-breaking funding year, huge influx of new players, focus on key tech, roadmap shakeup, and more. Today I'm joined by SaltEMike and Berks to discuss the good and bad of the year, how 3.18 may have swooped in to save it, and what may be coming next year, part 3. Today's Guests: SaltEMike Twitch - Twitch.tv/SaltEMike YouTube - YouTube.com/c/SaltEMike Twitter - Twitter.com/SaltEMike Berks Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/berks Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CaptainBerks?app=desktop Twitter: https://twitter.com/captainberks Support This Podcast: Patreon Paypal Ko-Fi Follow Space Tomato on social media: Website Youtube My Other Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook Discord --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/launchsequence/support

Erik Arizmendi is the owner of Comālli Taqueria, the tastiest taco joint in town! Erik started his journey towards earning the title of Taco King in 2015 with a canopy tent and an Al Pastor machine. He kicked up his game in 2019 by purchasing his first taco truck, and quickly found himself with a brick-and-mortar spot in West Reading before the year was out. We all know how 2020 went, but that didn't stop Erik from working on his brand by providing quality and consistency with every taco served. Fast forward to 2022, and his brand is stronger than ever! He's now expanded to providing catering services, added another taco truck, and he's had to improve technology in his dining room to make sure every customer has a great experience – and all this in 3 YEARS! Check out how Erik keeps his staff motivated and always on board with providing the highest quality with the best consistency in Berks – most likely the world! Connect with Erik Arizmendi Website: Comālli Taqueria Facebook: TaqueriaComalli Instagram: @taqueriacomalli Connect with FXV Digital Design Website: https://fxvdigital.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fxv-digital-design/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fxvdigital/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fxvdigital Show Notes Produced By: Joseph Alexander Media Music By: Beats by Dai

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My guest, Steve Gieringer, the CEO of Neighborhood Housing Services chats about all the great things NHS is doing in Berks and surrounding counties.Home buyers are able to purchase a home for almost NO money out of pocket (as low as $1500).  In order to take advantage of this program the buyer needs to take some courses on budgeting and home ownership responsibilities.For more info about the services offered in this podcast go to https://nhsgb.org/Keller Williams Platinum Realty Brad Weisman has been a Realtor since 1992 and proudly sponsors this podcast!Check out the show in the following places:InstagamFacebookTiktokYoutube

This week's guest is Meggan Kerber, Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Alvernia University. Meggan and I go back to the days of Bethany Children's Home. She called me in to do some website work and a new friendship was born. Fast forward a few years and a couple of careers, and she's here enlightening me with her thoughts on community involvement, funding for non-profits, and how important self-care is to help you not only obtain your goals but to be active in your everyday life. Meggan is also a miracle! She was in a vehicular accident years ago that should have taken her life. As she put it, "I shouldn't even be here doing this podcast!" Next time you see Meggan, give her a hug and thank her for being such a valued member of our community here in Berks.

This week's guest is Ed Burns, entrepreneur, marketer extraordinaire, sales guru, and all-around awesome dude! Starting his journey at the University of Miami, Ed figured out college wasn't for him. He ended up coming back to Berks and grabbing his degree locally before stepping up to the plate to face LIFE. Ed is in love with learning. So much so that he took a shot at running a political campaign, used the school of Google to learn marketing enough to start his own agency, and now he's helping the family business propel to the next level. And guess what? he's not even warmed up yet!

This case had relatively widespread social media coverage by those believing it was a sad suicide story, but the truth has come out. On September 23, 2019 at 4:30 PM, dispatchers were called to a home at 2442 Route 143 Kempton, Albany Township, Berks county, Pennsylvania by Lisa Snyder. A mother who says her son, Conner Seth Snyder, age 8, committed suicide by hanging himself with a dog lead from the rafter of their basement after telling her he wanted to build a fort with the new dog lead she had purchased. She claimed he was severely bullied in school and kept saying he wanted to die, but did not want to go alone, so, there hanging with him was his little 4-year-old sister, Brinley Louise Snyder, on the same dog lead. First responders responded to the 9-1-1 call about 11 minutes later, to find that Lisa claimed she had only briefly tried to get Brinley down from the lead but became sweaty due to her anxiety. The children passed away 3 days later on September 26, 2019. A large police investigation ensued, as this case was shady from the beginning, and on December 2, 2019, Lisa Snyder was finally arrested. She remains in prison while awaiting sentencing to see if she will receive the death penalty. There was no evidence suggesting Conner had ever been bullied. OG Release Date: 08/17/2020 Sources: Crime Online (2019, December 3) Washington Post (2019, December 3) Mcall (2019, December 2) People (2019, December 2) Mcall (2019, December 2) Penn Live (2020, June 30) Audio: CrimeOnline-9-1-1 Dispatch Press Conference 6ABC Philadelphia

In today's second hour, Dom welcomes back Lancaster County Commissioner Ray D'Agostino after an announcement that the county, along with Berks and Fayette counties, have been sued by the Department of State for being ‘outlier counties' that have not correctly certified ballots from the primary elections. Ray offers the lawsuit from his perspective, telling that the county has properly certified the results in accordance with the PA Election Code, and tells that he and his office plan to continue to uphold the law as they see it after being sued. (Photo by Getty Images)

Full Hour | In today's second hour, Dom welcomes back Lancaster County Commissioner Ray D'Agostino after an announcement that the county, along with Berks and Fayette counties, have been sued by the Department of State for being ‘outlier counties' that have not correctly certified ballots from the primary elections. Ray offers the lawsuit from his perspective, telling that the county has properly certified the results in accordance with the PA Election Code, and tells that he and his office plan to continue to uphold the law as they see it after being sued. Then, Dr. Marty Makary, professor at Johns Hopkins University, author of The Price We Pay, and columnist for the New York Post and other national sources, joins the Dom Giordano Program to discuss the re-igniting of Coronavirus warnings by the Biden administration and Dr. Anthony Fauci. First, Dom asks Dr. Marty to tell why he believes this is making a return. Then, Giordano and Dr. Makary discuss the push to vaccinate children 6 months to 5 years of age, with Makary explaining the shocking results of vaccinating children and the strange response by the CDC. In addition, Makary provides his insights on multiple different facets regarding the virus, and offers whether he believes Monkeypox is something to be concerned about. (Photo by Getty Images)

This week we introduce a new segment, UGT is surprisingly good, Vicki's break-up, Phaedra and Eva are great, the glam, Turks vs the Berks, Dorinda's house rules, we couldn't deal with a film crew in our homes, Erika was LIT, more weird advertising from Bravo, Diana vs Sutton, Dubai's trying a new filming vibe, Stanbury's baby journey, excited Southern Charm is back, the new characters, Craig sleeping around with his ex's, what Naomi is looking for in a partner, poor Kathryn, Austen leaning into the good guy role again, Patricia looks great, and the things we want to take back. Thanks for listening! Love ya, baby, bye!

My friend, Jakub Mochon, joined us to talk about his "trashy" business... The Junkluggers of Berks, Chester and Lancaster!!  Actually his business is amazing... this company does everything they can to remove your JUNK and either recycle, repurpose or donate it to someone that needs it!!  Their goal is to send very LITTLE to the Trash DUMP.   They can help you get rid of pretty much everything and you'll feel good knowing most likely it's getting reused in some way, shape or form.  Very interesting episode!!  Take a listen!!#junkluggers  #bradweisman  #realestateandyou  #jakubmochonKeller Williams Platinum Realty Brad Weisman has been a Realtor since 1992 and proudly sponsors this podcast!

This is a best of episode with the celebrated, contemporary artist and female pioneer in the Crypto Art Market, Nanu Berks. (Berks and I are collaborating for a new episode (coming soon) to explore the progression of her artistic practice.) .In our lively conversation recorded in 2021, Berks shares the ways her nomadic life informs her work, how the crypto art market eliminates the gallery system, and how an NFT (non-fungible token) is a mode to being visually (and spiritually) transported. . Nanu Berks:www.nanuberks.com@IG: nanu_berks@Twitter: nanuberks

Growing up in the homebuilding business sparked Ben's passion for building and renovating homes. After graduating and working in new construction, he began to buy, renovate and sell homes.He founded BHDB in 2012 and eventually partnered with company President Brock Garber in 2014. He is also currently in the process of taking over Berks Homes from his father, right alongside his sister.Today's conversation centers around Ben's approach to building and maintaining relationships with clients, subcontractors, trade partners, and employees, especially now as the country slowly begins to ease into a post-pandemic world.He talks about what it is like to take over the family business and how he ensures that he runs a tight ship that is efficient, organized, and has a culture characterized by helpfulness, humility, awareness, and being driven.Topics Discussed:[05:07] Challenges that Ben is dealing with today[07:51] Adjusting to frequent price shifts for supplies[13:12] Dealing with rising prices across the board while maintaining client relationships[16:49] Setting expectations with subcontractors, suppliers, and trade partners[25:35] Ensuring job cleanliness and why onboarding is a big deal[29:32] Taking ownership of your business[30:48] Cultivating great company culture[41:27] Motivating employees beyond the dollar[46:47] Working in a family business[52:16] Taking over the business from his father[55:36] Land acquisition between different regions[01:01:46] Ben's career before becoming GM at Berks Homes[1:06:44] What Ben does for funConnect with Guest:Website - https://www.berkshomes.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/berkshomes/Instagram Ben - https://www.instagram.com/bhdb_ben/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benhorning/Connect with Brad Leavitt:Website - https://www.aftconstructionpodcast.com/Instagram - https://instagram.com/aft_constructionFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/aftconstructionHouzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/aft-construction/aft-constructionPinterest - https://www.pinterest.ph/AFT_CONSTRUCTION/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzB4R_DHPVV1SPh7RUfR5jgKey Quotes by Ben:At the end of the day, our trades are built for the volume, and they know that the way that we purchase things has a little bit of “you win some, you lose some”, but you're always going to have a certain amount of work. You're not going to be starving for work for more than a week. There's always consistent work.The accountability really starts upfront when we onboard [subcontractors, suppliers, and trade partners]. There are two sides of the fence in this relationship: your side of the fence as trade partner, and my side of the fence as builder.Clean equals quality.We want people who not only want to be world-class or the best in their business, but they also care about the goals of the company and achieving them and working together to get there.