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In this inspiring episode of the Blue Collar Nation Podcast, Eric and Larry sit down with Bill German, co-owner of New Way Restoration and proud graduate of the "School of Hard Knocks." Bill shares his powerful journey from working in underground coal mines to leading a thriving restoration business. He dives into the life-changing lessons learned along the way—how COVID reshaped his views on work-life balance, what it really means to “figure it out,” and how mentorship, community, and relentless grit helped him go from employee to owner.Listeners will walk away with a real-world look at leadership, scaling a service business, and the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship. Bill's openness about his failures, his drive to never stop learning, and his candid thoughts on coaching make this episode a must-listen for anyone running a blue-collar business.✅ Action List for Listeners:Reflect on your own journey — What lessons have come from your mistakes, and how are they shaping your future decisions?Evaluate your work-life balance — Are you sacrificing too much personal time for business? What can you shift?Audit your leadership style — Are you applying the good you've learned from past mentors and avoiding the bad?Consider the value of coaching — Do you have someone pushing you, guiding you, and offering accountability like Bill found in Eric and Larry?Write down your next 3 business moves — Follow Bill's example and create a list of action items to help you implement faster.Celebrate small wins — Acknowledge how far you've come, even if you're not "there" yet.Find your tribe — Surround yourself with people who “get it” and can offer meaningful support when things go sideways.TITLE SPONSOR:Super Tech UniversityDramatically improve your team's performance with a system of short daily video lessons training your team in soft skills. When you invest in your team and teach them soft skills, your team can make you more profit. Go to https://supertechu.com/ for more info.Click here for a discount: https://supertechu.com/register/podcastoffer/.Here is an entrepreneur's story you will relate to.SPONSOR: C&R MagazineC&R magazine is the leading periodical in the Cleaning and Restoration industry. Owner and editor Michelle Blevins has brought printed copies back from the dead to increase reader experience. Go to www.candrmagazine.com to get your free copy sent directly to your home or business.

Michelle Blevins joined the Blue Collar Nation Podcast again today to talk about the new survey C&R Magazine conducted about the the state of the restoration industry. There is a ton of great info in this episode and, as always, Michelle had to play referee between Larry and Eric and pretty much start running the show.TITLE SPONSOR: Super Tech UniversityThis episode it brought to you by Super Tech University.  Don't lose money in the field because your service techs are not great at sales, customer service, and communicating with clients.  Super Tech University has video lessons that can be sent directly to your tech's phones for training. Super Tech also offers training for CSR, Estimator, Service Manager, and Business Development Rep positions.See other great podcasts we enjoy on our Blue Collar Nation Podcast Facebook page.SPONSOR: C&R MagazineC&R magazine is the leading periodical in the Cleaning and Restoration industry. Owner and editor, Michelle Blevins, has brought printed copies back from the dead to increase reader experience. Go to www.candrmagazine.com to get your free copy sent directly to your home or business.

Eric Sprague and Larry Wilberton own Super Tech University and host The Blue Collar Nation Podcast. These guys specialize in training the soft skills to make employees more successful at their jobs. I wanted to have them on the podcast to talk about their new branding and name change. These guys are so much fun and I had a great time talking about rebranding, culture, training, Larry's van life, part 1 of the "Shit Show" and so much more. Eric and Larry are some of my best friends and I always enjoy talking with them. This episode was recorded on August 12, 2022

This week, Jake is joined by Eric Sprague of Super Tech University. Eric runs both Super Tech & the Blue Collar Nation Podcast with his business partner, Larry Wilberton. Eric & Larry grew up working in the trades, being told by their bosses to just "shut up and do the work"! Eric & Larry founded Super Tech University to go against that style of leadership, and to focus on soft skills to create a BETTER and more efficient work environment. Tune in to find out more about how important soft skills actually are!   Go to: supertechu.com/podcastoffers for a discount on their GOLD PACKAGE   If you own a home service company that accepts credit cards from customers, reach out to our sponsor Pair Payments to learn how to increase your profitability by eliminating your merchant processing fees! Visit www.pairpayments.com to learn more.

Jason Earle joins Eric and Larry for a second time on the show. Jason, one of the best guests to ever grace the Blue Collar Nation Podcast, is always both entertaining and informative. A big thinker with an amazing backstory, Jason is passionate about the health of home owners and how his products can help them identify  mold in their homes and businesses. Give this one a listening as Jason drops a ton of knowledge which we can all learn from. TITLE SPONSOR: MORNING TECH MEETINGThis episode is brought to you by Super Tech University.  Don't lose money in the field because your service techs are not great at sales, customer service, and communicating with clients.  Morning Tech Meeting has video lessons that can be sent directly to your tech's phones for training.For our listeners we have a special for Super Tech University Here!See other great podcasts we enjoy on our Blue Collar Nation Podcast Facebook page.SPONSOR: C&R MagazineC&R magazine is the leading periodical in the Cleaning and Restoration industry. Owner and editor, Michelle Blevins, has brought printed copies back from the dead to increase reader experience. Go to www.candrmagazine.com to get your free copy sent directly to your home or business.

On This Episode of the Blue Collar Nation Podcast, we have Matt Bayne, GM of Finished Concrete. We talk about how the company started, their amazing crew, and even Matt's time spent in the military.

On This episode of The Blue Collar Nation Podcast. We have Founder of SunFrog Shirts Josh Kent. We go over where he started, his hobbies, and where he thinks the economy is going.

Tom Gissler, President of  Restoration 1 brought the heat on this episode of the Blue Collar Nation Podcast. Tom was entertaining and educational as he dove deep on his extensive experience in not only business, but life as well. Tom had a very unconventional childhood that seems to have shaped a world view that sets him apart from the herd and really has him thinking non-conventionally. Tom had so many great insights in this episode and no matter what trade you are in, Tom will get you thinking about the status quo, and if that is really working for your business.

This week the Blue Collar Nation Podcast is doing a LIVE episode from the Kent State University campus at the Violand Executive Summit. Eric and Larry are long time proponents of professional training and education. Violand Management Training had a huge affect on Eric and Larry's career in the restoration industry. From Eric and his Admin team using Violand's job costing system to make sure each job was turning a profit to Larry's Business Development team using Violand's Power Selling to helped the grow the company.The point of this podcast is not an "infomercial" for Violand Management. The point is for our listeners to find wise council, create a culture of accountability, and execute the plan. Eric and Larry believe strongly that most entrepreneurs need outside management training to make that a reality.*** Since the episode is live from the conference you will hear ambient noise in the background. However, the sound quality from the Mic's is clear. TITLE SPONSOR: MORNING TECH MEETINGThis episode it brought to you by Super Tech University.  Don't lose money in the field because your service techs are not great at sales, customer service, and communicating with clients.  Morning Tech Meeting has video lessons that can be sent directly to your tech's phones for training.See other great podcasts we enjoy on our Blue Collar Nation Podcast Facebook page.SPONSOR: C&R MagazineC&R magazine is the leading periodical in the Cleaning and Restoration industry. Owner and editor, Michelle Blevins, has brought printed copies back from the dead to increase reader experience. Go to www.candrmagazine.com to get your free copy sent directly to your home or business.

On This episode of The Blue Collar Nation Podcast. We have republican Candidate for Michigan's Governor Ryan Kelley.

Today's show is a re-cast from the Blue Collar Nation Podcast with Eric Sprague and Larry Wilburton. If you listened to our show with them earlier this year, you'll love this episode as well. These guys are so much fun, and as usual the four of us get real honest, real quick. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to leave a review, follow the show (don't forget to turn on your notifications!) and share with a friend. Your continued support is what makes this mission possible. Thank you sponsors! Xcelerate Restoration Software Xcelerate is an innovative restoration job management solution that brings many of the tools you need to succeed into a single, more intuitive platform. Xcelerate is designed specifically for the restoration contractor industry Increase your operational efficiency Improve your profitability Elevate both your job and team management www.xlrestorationsoftware.com/mrm Actionable Insights (Xactimate and restoration technology training) Actionable Insights is an educational non-profit that's helping contractors and carriers settle claims with Xactimate and Matterport. Are you looking for the best ways to invoice in Xactimate? Check out their 3700+ page database of Xactimate invoicing templates known as the Insight Sheet Database. Not finding the right line items? It's probably in their Commonly Overlooked Line Item Database - you can't use a line item if you don't know about it! Are you using Matterport right now? Do you want to make sure you're not left behind as the industry goes digital? Actionable Insights has the training and resources you need to find success today and going forward value.getinsights.org/FCG Floodlight Consulting Group Equipping restoration business owners to establish processes, develop their teams, increase revenues and grow their profits. Floodlight Leadership Circles The Floodlight Leadership Circles are designed to empower restoration business owners and key leaders through education, training, coaching and community engagement. Monthly Sessions Open Office Hours Expanding Partnerships Of Industry Professionals Customer Segment Leaders Continually-Updated Content Library Rich Non-Market Competing Community https://www.floodlightgrp.com/leadershipcircles Individualized Operations Consulting and Training The Floodlight team provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business. 100% Tailored to each client Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts https://www.floodlightgrp.com

Welcome to the Restoration Domination Podcast Episode 045 With your Host, Rico Garcia Jr. In this episode we are joined by Eric Sprague, a host of the Blue Collar Nation Podcast and SuperTech University which is a 5 min daily meeting that can be played at the start of every morning for your technicians that has been shown to improve culture, morale, and performance.  We discussed culture, soft skills, mentorship and so much more!Biggest Takeaways:1. Investing just 5 minutes every morning in your techs personal development can help create a positive culture and loyal employee base.2. Becoming a great leader requires the leader to do personal work and focus on helping to support and develop those that follow them.3. Focusing on your customer's experience can separate you from the crowd and you can give them a better experience with happier employees that feel like they are a part of something and cared for.Find our GuestWebsite: https://www.supertechu.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningtechmeeting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric.sprague.50 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morningtechmeeting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluecollarnationpodcast/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-sprague-55b16522/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3FEqmLFCn2kDevFu3m81NA Podcast: https://podcast.morningtechmeeting.com/ Sponsors:mpartial is purpose-built for the property insurance ecosystem. It exists to extract maximum value from the tectonic shift towards leveraging geospatial data in both risk engineering, and machine-assisted claim settlement. They believe that both Claims Professionals & Contractors deserve to have access to a platform designed to enhance communication, and address the unique demands of our industry. Use DOMINATE60 for 99% off Enterprise Plan https://bit.ly/3tz2XwzCompanyCam is a cloud-based photo app that allows you to take unlimited photos. They're time & location stamped, can be notated & can be easily annotated/tagged. These photos are easily attached to specific projects and are an easy way to be able to share the file with other pros working in your own company or other pros working on the same projects and are great for documenting an insurance project. Special Offer: Get 14 days FREE & 50% off of your first 2 months of the program here: https://bit.ly/3FNmJb2   C&R Magazine is one of the oldest publications in the water & mold restoration industries. It has recently changed ownership and is run by Michelle Blevins who has completely shaken up the magazine and made it into something that is much more practical, exciting, and useful for the readers. Subscribe for FREE here: https://bit.ly/310KLjp Our Platinum Legal Sponsor Brittany Alexander, known online as Lawyer Britt, shares tricks carriers use to deny claims she learned from her time defending them.  She is now an attorney for property owners and restoration companies across Florida. Learn More: https://bit.ly/3kKxzFZ Our Platinum Public Adjuster Sponsor Carlos Machin from PolicyHolder Advocates shares the secrets he learned after seven years of being an adjuster for the carriers and puts his knowledge to help the policyholder get their claims paid. Learn More:  https://bit.ly/3w8iXps

Eric Sprague and Larry Wilberton have owned a restoration company, sold a restoration company, built a company (Morning Tech Meeting) based on quick training for restoration teams, taught companies how to create healthy company cultures where people want to work for them, and are hosts of the popular Blue Collar Nation Podcast. Eric and Larry sat down for a casual conversation on the Restoration Today Podcast during the Violand Business Planning Retreat in mid-November. The hilarious and authentic duo shared stories from their days of business ownership, travel adventures (including missed flights and rogue luggage), and enough laughs for 50 podcasts. They also shared what they learned were the keys to successfully engaging with and retaining their technicians and other employees. Watch or listen, learn, and laugh.

Eric Sprague and Larry Wilberton have owned a restoration company, sold a restoration company, built a company (Morning Tech Meeting) based on quick training for restoration teams, taught companies how to create healthy company cultures where people want to work for them, and are hosts of the popular Blue Collar Nation Podcast. Eric and Larry sat down for a casual conversation on the Restoration Today Podcast during the Violand Business Planning Retreat in mid-November. The hilarious and authentic duo shared stories from their days of business ownership, travel adventures (including missed flights and rogue luggage), and enough laughs for 50 podcasts. They also shared what they learned were the keys to successfully engaging with and retaining their technicians and other employees. Watch or listen, learn, and laugh.

Tune in for a conversation with special guest Eric Sprague—Host of the Blue Collar Nation Podcast.Connect with Joshua & Duane at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupDesign & Sales Master ClassesSubscribe to Outerspaces on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

Eric Sprague and Larry Wilberton host the Blue Collar Nation Podcast. They invited Jon Isaacson host of the DYOJO and yours truly to be part of a Podcast Extravaganza!! So many things happen in this podcast, I don't even know where to begin with a description. Basically, if you wanna hang out and laugh a lot...Press Play and ENJOY!! This episode was recorded on July 29, 2021.

We are doing something different for The DYOJO Podcast Episode 67. This week, Eric "The Tech Whisperer" Sprague and Larry "Pineapple Man" Wilberton, invited Gerrett Stier of GMS Podcast and myself to join them for what they called The Podcast Summit of Blue Collar Nation (BCN). Blue Collar Nation Podcast + GMS Podcast + The DYOJO Podcast = Restoration Podcastalypse Megazord 2021. Eric, Larry, and Gerrett were onsite in Charleston, South Carolina for The Experience, where GMS Podcast unveiled their mobile podcasting booth. You can listen to the results of these escapades on Blue Collar Nation Podcast and GMS Podcast. We hope that this Podcastalypse will be the first of many continued video, audio, and physical collaborations. GMS and BCN will be in Las Vegas for The Experience in September 2021, back at it with their live shenanigans. We hope to assemble the team for our first combined live event at Restoration Industry Association (RIA) in Reno on April 13-17, 2022. In this episode of The DYOJO Podcast, we share some snippets of Restoration Podcastalypse Megazord 2021 (aka Podcast Summit). We give each other a hard time and dig deeper into what makes each of us tick as well as the value proposition for our shows. The first question we want to ask (POLL), who has the better podcast opening? We talk about Eric and Larry's stellar company, MorningTechMeeting.com, which helps business owners in the skilled trades to develop their employee's soft skills. This resource will shorten your DANG learning curve for employee development and will impact your profitability by elevating your customer experience. We released our first article in the NEW C&R Magazine, which addresses a topic that Gerret did a masterful job of addressing from multiple perspectives. Please check out GMS Podcast "The Young Guns" parts one and two as well as the third episode (Ep. 66) in the series with Dr. Jessica Stahl, The Employee Experience. READ MORE in The DYOJO Blog The DYOJO Podcast is THE podcast for intentional restorers, helping you shorten your DANG learning curve for personal and professional development. Catch us every Thursday at 9 am PST on YouTube (video) or Spotify / Apple (audio).

When you first start a business, it's survival mode. As an entrepreneur you do whatever you need to do to get the phone ringing, taking any project you can get, and generating revenue. Life is about opportunities not convenience, and you can quote me on that. Many of your opportunities will not arrive in majestic packages or sums that will make you rich quickly. In property restoration and other service-based industries, opportunities often come at all of the oddest hours of the day or night, testing your commitment to the cause. Identify the opportunities that are best for you and your team. Structure yourself and your team to see, understand and meet the needs, values and opportunities that the market presents. Growing beyond survival through soft skills training Larry Wilberton and Eric Sprague were able to build their property restoration business with a carpet cleaning truck that they didn't even know how to start into an entity that they were able to sell at a profit. They shared portions of their story on The DYOJO Podcast Episode 50. As college friends, they had no idea that water damage restoration would be their life's work, but they discovered ways to develop themselves and their team to thrive in the competitive world of the skilled trades. Core to their success was a daily investment in soft skills training for their technicians, many of whom had no prior work experience or examples to learn from. Initially they disagreed about how consistently they needed to make time for short interval training on items such as life skills development, customer service, and upselling without being a salesperson. Cleanfax Magazine conducted a benchmarking survey in 2020 which accumulates input from restoration contractors throughout the United States and Canada. Owners in this service based industry have stated that recruiting and retaining quality staff has been their number one challenge, with over 80% consensus dating back to 2018 (see infographic on their website): Recruiting and retaining quality staff Maintaining margins and profitability Cash flow Differentiating your company Increasing cost of doing business Thriving as a business from the ROI of soft skills training Eric and Larry learned, at first by trial and error, that the return on investment (ROI) for soft skills training in particular was exponential. The team came to expect these educational sessions and there was a clear negative impact on their morale and production whenever the owners were tempted to scale back on their commitments. After they sold the business, they proved these principles were universal as they consulted with skilled trades businesses throughout the country. They continue to share these gems with entrepreneurs and growth minded managers through the Blue Collar Nation Podcast as well as their coaching business Morning Tech Meeting. Learning from the successes and failures of others is core to The DYOJO way of the intentional restorer; shorten your DANG learning curve.

Since 2017, casual podcast listening has risen by 37.5% over the last three years and according to Convince and Convert, 37% of Americans listen to podcasts monthly. We share some of the podcasts that we are aware of that touch on career, leadership and professional development within the property restoration, construction and insurance community. IAQ Radio - IAQ Radio is the OG of the property restoration web based audio content. Joe “Radio Joe” Hughes and Cliff “The Z Man” Zlotnik host the show, which is recorded live every Friday at noon Eastern Standard Time. “Every week we interview experts from the indoor air quality, building sciences and disaster restoration industry.” The GMS Podcast - Gerrett Stier started out working in his family electrical construction company when he found a need in the property restoration industry for temporary power distribution boxes. He launched his business, GMS Distribution, in the middle of the 2008 recession and hasn't looked back. He recently launched The GMS Podcast and his genuine interest in grasping the unique services that his guests provide makes for a great discussion. Blue Collar Nation Podcast - Eric “The Tech Whisperer” Sprague and Larry “Pineapple Man” Wilberton built their business Shamrock Restoration from scratch, learned their leadership lessons the hard way and were able to sell their company at a profit. They now focus their efforts on helping business owners and company leaders with the pillars of success that they learned while in the trenches of their business. In addition to their Blue Collar Nation Podcast, they offer Morning Tech Meeting and have recently started Blue Collar Nation Radio which is a 24/7 collection of content for service based businesses. Profiles in Risk - Profiles in Risk is the podcast of the Insurance Nerds network. Offering an informative, fun and sometimes irreverent look at the insurance industry. The only recurring podcast dedicated to Insurance Careers, InsurTech Startups and Analysis of Insurance Current Events. The DYOJO Podcast - INFOtainment (information and entertainment) helping you shorten your DANG learning curve for professional development. The DYOJO Podcast brings entertaining and inspiring guests who will help you laugh and learn from their mistakes, triumphs and experiences. Flip this Risk - Dr. Karen Hardy “The Risk Management Story Teller” discusses, “The human factor of risk taking and how it influences our business and personal achievements.” Dr. Hardy has committed her professional career towards helping millions break free from the crippling fears of risk by using creative problem solving methods and brings her years of experience and achievement to her podcast. The Claim Clinic - is the podcast of Andrew McCabe, author of The 24 Hour Tech. This podcast from the Godfather of Remote Estimating focuses on the nuances of insurance claims and property restoration with a variety of guests from multiple disciplines. The Claim Clinic is a master class of education for insurance claims professionals, “Through interviews with legendary Disaster Recovery experts.” Straight Talk - is a webcast from Jeff Cross, the editorial director of ISAA Media which also produces Cleanfax as well as Cleaning and Maintenance Magazine. Straight Talk will dig into industry issues, providing how-to tips, marketing and management advice, news, trending topics, and more. Pro vs. Joe Podcast - is a podcast within a podcast from The DYOJO Podcast. Hosts, Bryan Close, The Joe, and Jon Isaacson, The Pro, discuss career development, helping teams to navigate change and encouraging leaders to keep their head in the game when building their vision. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Whether you are leading your team through a transition, like Bryan and Brandon are at All American, or you are trying to develop a culture that represents your values, being transparent is key. Clear communication with your team is the essential element for building a sustainable foundation within any organization. As people in a position of leadership, you need to have the awareness of how you communication and whether your process aligns with your vision. Do you as the leader walk the talk? Bryan and Jon discuss various ways that they have had to improve their leadership and communication, especially during seasons of challenge and/or change. Transparency with your team will go a long way to enabling them to connect with your goals, collaborate for creative solutions and assist your organization to conquer their obstacles. Hearing two different perspectives, the "Joe" Bryan Close and the "Pro" Jon Isaacson, from the property restoration industry will help listeners to be: Encouraged Challenged Educated Inspired Being transparent with your team, as Skylar Lewis also discusses on The DYOJO Podcast Episode 19, provides employees with opportunities for owning their responsibilities, having a voice in the process and receiving an incentive for their collective contributions. Jon also discussed the idea of progressive responsibility with Eric and Larry of The Blue Collar Nation Podcast who are launching their Blue Collar Radio Station June 2020. You can view our discussion via The DYOJO Youtube Page and you can listen to The DYOJO Podcast wherever fine podcasts are listened to (Spotify, Apple, Anchor, Google). You can read more on this topic, and many others, in Jon's monthly column The Intentional Restorer from Restoration and Remediation (R&R) Magazine. The DYOJO - https://www.thedyojo.com The DYOJO Podcast - https://www.thedyojopodcast.com The Intentional Restorer - https://www.randrmagonline.com Intro video for The Intentional Restorer created by the talented Edward H. Cross, aka The Restoration Lawyer (guest on The DYOJO Podcast Episode 3) Additional music “Savior Search” by DJ Freedom Wardrobe: Jon is wearing The DYOJO Podcast red hoodie and hat from Ninkasi Brewing (Eugene, OR) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Bryan and Jon segue from discussing the Walmart meat truck from Tiger King to Joe Exotic's idea to open a pizza spot on the tiger farm...would you like the all meat special? * Where do you go when you are looking for a good burger? * Is In & Out the best chain burger restaurant? * How about local pizza or sandwich shops? Bryan recaps a lesson he learned, from listening to The DYOJO Podcast Episode #3 with Ed Cross “The Restoration Lawyer", about proper wiping for clean up services. Jon shares a disgusting story of cleaning up blood from a burst varicose vein. The duo discusses horror stories with customers and the statement, “The best time to fire a client is before the job starts,” as mentioned in The DYOJO podcast Episode 7 with Amy Siedlecki. * Knowing who you DON'T want to work with/for is as important as who you do - agree/disagree. * How do you “screen” clients to determine if you want to work with/for them? * Do you have a consistent intake process? During Pro vs. Joe the two hosts bring their diverse experiences to this show for your listening pleasure, providing an industry education from two unique perspectives - the Joe who is just getting started with insurance repairs and the Pro who has been at it for some time. "The Joe" Bryan Close has been in construction, business development and property management for many years but is new to the process of working within the insurance claims paradigm. Listeners who are new to property restoration will have the opportunity to learn the nuance of the industry with Bryan while veterans of the trades will find it refreshing to experience Bryan's excitement for this new opportunity. "The Pro" Jon Isaacson, is known as "The Intentional Restorer" and many will recognize him from his interviews with Michelle Blevins of Restoration & Remediation Magazine (R&R) as well as Episode 5 of The GMS Podcast with Gerret Stier, The Claim Clinic and Blue Collar Nation Podcast. Jon has been working in property restoration for over 18 years, which is a while to some and just getting started compared to many others. The DYOJO Podcast - https://www.thedyojopodcast.com - @thedyojopodcast *New episodes drop every Monday and most Thursdays on Spotify, Apple, Anchor and Google platforms. We hope you enjoyed this episode and the back and forth between the two hosts. Please check out The DYOJO Podcast and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Anchor or Google. Subscribe and leave a thumbs up here on Youtube. You can stay up to date with the podcast and videos via Instagram @TheDYOJOPodcast - tag us and send us a note with feedback or a topic that you would like us to cover. Wardrobe, accessories and shout outs: * Bryan @close_bg - All American Real Estate Services jacket (@aaresinc), Tacoma Rainiers hat (@tacomarainiers) * Jon @iz.vents - @theDYOJO black hoodie, Coppertop Construction hat, Ninkasi Brewing Peach Maiden the Shade Summer IPA * Opening track unreleased song by Suganuts "Water" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The DYOJO Podcast with Mike Kinney of Coppertop Construction (Eugene, Oregon) and David Smith (currently recovering from a career in property restoration) of Unnamed Software Company (Eugene, Oregon) join host Jon Isaacson, The Intentional Restorer, to discuss a few motivational leadership quotes.     Episode sponsored by Morning Tech Meeting, 6-8 minute daily soft skills training sessions with Eric "The Tech Whisperer" Sprague sent directly to your team members. Mention The DYOJO Podcast for $10 OFF your monthly subscription.  This podcast accompanies The Intentional Restorer May 2020 column from Restoration and Remediation Magazine (R&R) from BNP Media. The article covers several leadership quotes from people in positions of leadership at various levels in various organizations in various industries and how those concepts have fueled their professional growth.    * David's Quote:   “Either you run the day or the day runs you.” - Jim Rohn   I became aware of it juggling a number of responsibilities and even more aware after leaving that environment I put myself in. This has helped me develop my sense of daily awareness. While realizing to use the resources around me and that I am in charge of how I decide to use my time.    * Mike's Quote:      “Discipline equals freedom.” - Jocko Willink, from his book Extreme Ownership.   This applies to my efforts in managing a large team in a service industry as well as my entrepreneurial venture in starting my own construction company. It's important to have a plan and execute on that plan to keep yourself and your team on track.    Thank you for listening to this discussion from The DYOJO between Jon Isaacson, The Intentional Restorer, Mike Kinney, Coppertop Construction & David Smith. Check out the video of this conversation with additional content on The DYOJO Youtube page and read the article from Restoration and Remediation (R&R) Magazine.   Check out our audio and video library of discussions with entrepreneurs in the property restoration, construction and insurance communities via The DYOJO Podcast as well as The DYOJO Youtube Page - Three Questions (3Qs) with a Pro.    * Coppertop Construction - https://coppertopconstructioneugene.com/ * The DYOJO - https://www.thedyojo.com The DYOJO Podcast is available on Anchor, Spotify, Apple and Google   * The Intentional Restorer - https://www.randrmagonline.com   Wardrobe and accessories:  Mike - hat Coppertop Construction (@coppertop.construction)  Jon - Seattle Sounders jersey  Shout outs, mentions, clips and music:  Shout outs to: Blue Collar Nation Podcast with Eric Sprague and Larry ,Marina Tanay - President of WAMOA, Rachel Stewart - author of Unqualified Success, Alex Watts - Avenue 5, Greg Smith - Contractor Connection, Skylar Lewis - Superior Restoration, William Mendoza - Rockland Restoration, Joe Rogan Podcast, Jocko Willink, Jim Rohn, Jim Collins - Good to Great, Entreleadership Podcast.  Music: “Punk in Donuts” by Hanu Dixit, “Actionable” by Bensound.com & “Dubstep” by Bendsound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app