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In this episode of Talking Industrial Automation, host Lisa Richter sits down with Joe Mazzola, General Manager of McEnery Automation, to unpack his journey from co-op student to company leader. Joe shares how McHenry has grown from a two-person startup to a 30-person team, fueled by long-term customer relationships, CSIA certification, and a culture of engineering excellence. From process automation innovations in brewing and consumer goods to navigating workforce transitions and integrating ERP systems, Joe offers grounded insights on scaling with integrity, embracing flexibility, and building solutions that last. P.S. The Show is always looking for guests! You do need to be part of a company that is a CSIA member with a Gold profile or higher on the CSIA Industrial Exchange but other than that, you are welcome to join this show. Contact Lisa Richter if you are interested. (Linkedin here)

Looking to network in the cybersecurity world? Fortunately, there's no shortage of industry associations to choose from. Today, we're putting the spotlight on the Cyber, Space, and Intelligence Association, or CSIA. The CSIA provides an environment for a vital flow of ideas between national security thought leaders in Government, Industry, and Congress focused Cyber, Space, and Intelligence challenges and opportunities. To learn more, visit https://cyberspaceintel.org

In this special crossover episode of Talking Industrial Automation, host Lisa Richter shares a conversation from Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, featuring outgoing CSIA CEO Jose Rivera. As he prepares to step down after 10 transformative years, Jose looks back on the challenges and triumphs that shaped the Control System Integrators Association—from navigating the pandemic and launching remote certifications to championing emerging leaders and expanding globally. Listeners will gain insights into how CSIA evolved to meet the needs of a new generation of system integrators and why the upcoming Learning Hub could redefine professional development in automation. If you're interested in leadership transitions, association strategy, or the future of industrial integration, this episode delivers thoughtful reflections and a hopeful look ahead. P.S. The Show is always looking for guests! You do need to be part of a company that is a CSIA member with a Gold profile or higher on the CSIA Industrial Exchange but other than that, you are welcome to join this show. Contact Lisa Richter if you are interested. (Linkedin here)

In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Tom Wilk, the chief editor of Plant Services, talks with Jose Rivera, the CEO of the Control System Integrators Association (CSIA). In December, Jose announced he would be stepping down after a decade of dedicated leadership and strategic vision. Under Jose's guidance, the CSIA has seen significant modernization, increased resilience, and a strong financial position. We spoke with Jose when he joined the CSIA 10 years ago and it's my privilege to talk with him one more time to look back over the past 10 years, and then look ahead at next steps for both Jose and the CSIA, including the launch of the the CSIA Learning Hub.

In this episode of Talking Industrial Automation, host Lisa Richter sits down with Brian Doyle, CEO of Holden Advisors, to explore how B2B companies—especially in manufacturing and industrial sectors—can unlock growth through value-based pricing. Brian shares insights on navigating market uncertainty, communicating across generational teams, and tackling challenges like tariffs and inflation with pricing strategies that stick. Key Takeaways: Why value-based pricing outperforms cost-plus models How to assess your company's pricing power Common pricing pitfalls during market disruptions The importance of segmenting customers by price sensitivity Tips for sales teams to defend pricing and reduce unnecessary discounting Tune in to learn how pricing can become your company's most powerful growth lever. P.S. The Show is always looking for guests! You do need to be part of a company that is a CSIA member with a Gold profile or higher on the CSIA Industrial Exchange but other than that, you are welcome to join this show. Contact Lisa Richter if you are interested. (Linkedin here)

How can technology enhance our adventure experiences on skis? Is it possible that ski coaches, instructors and guides can be replaced by technology all together?In this episode we touch on these questions as we explore Carv with Morgan Engel and Alex Jackson. Carv is a small device that skiers can affix to their ski boots that analyzes their movement patterns as they ski. The data that Carv collects is uploaded to a user-friendly app on a Smart Phone. From here, users can either analyze the data and metrics themselves. Users can also select one of the coaching modes that provides targeted feedback. This makes Carv the largest ski school in the world by hours taught!Alex Jackson is the VP of Marketing for Carv and is based in the UK. Morgan Engel is a PSIC Level 4, CSIA Level 4 and PSIA Level 3 ski instructor and a PSIC Level 4 Licensed Professional Trainer in Whistler, British Columbia. Morgan has been working with Carv as an Ambassador and Advisor for the past six years. Morgan has also helped develop the Carv Instructor Certification offered through the Professional Ski Instructors of Canada.Morgan has been working with Carv as an Ambassador and Advisor for the past six years. Morgan has also helped develop the Carv Instructor Certification offered through the Professional Ski Instructors of Canada.Alex Jackson and Morgan Engel share their insights on what Carv is and how it can be used as a development tool for not just skiers, but by instructors, guides and coaches.TakeawaysInnovative: Carv is definitely a well thought out skill development tool for skiers that adds the possibility of gamifying skiing by trying to reach higher and higher scores. It is also nice to have a tool that measures your performance objectively with weight being placed on your performance instead of your style.Does Not Replace Snow Sports Professionals: There is still an important role for instructors when it comes to interpreting and communicating the data and structuring development. Carv also isn't going to tell you where the best snow is on a given run or how to prepare for what you are going to encounter before you get there.Adventure Enhancer: Carv is an excellent example of where technology can enhance the user experience. Other technologies that I can think of are apps like Stava and Gaia and devices like GoPros and even Smart Phones.Importance of Milestones: To keep us motivated and in a positive space, we need be able to break progress into small pieces. The one thing that Carv does well that other similar technologies should take note of is pointing out each time the user has reached a new level. It might be improving a certain metric or achieving an improved score. Guest BioAlex Jackson is based in London, UK and is the co-founder and VP of Marketing for Carv. Alex has enjoyed a very successful career in technology. His passion is products that can change the way people behave.Morgan Engel is a PSIC Level 4, CSIA level 4 and PSIA Level 3 ski instructor who has over 35 years of teaching and instructor training experience. Morgan started his ski teaching career at Hidden Valley in Alberta. He is currently teaching at Whistler Blackcomb. In addition to teaching, Morgan is also PSIC Level 4 Licensed Professional Trainer.Morgan has been working with Carv for the past six years as a Carv ambassador and advisor. He has also used his experience with Carv to develop the Carv Instructor Certification for the PSIC. Guest LinksCarv Website: https://getcarv.com/Carv Pro Deal for Professionals: https://getcarv.com/lp/pro-deal-2024PSIC Carv Instructor...

In today's episode, we're talking industrial automation with Matt Wise, CEO of E Tech Group as we explore how E Tech Group became a powerhouse in system integration, earning accolades like the 2025 System Integrator of the Year award.  Discover Matt's unique journey from marketing to leading over 600 employees across North America and how his diverse background shapes innovative strategies for tackling industry challenges. Key Takeaways: - Learn about E Tech Group's evolution through strategic acquisitions and its impact on scaling operations. - Understand the complexities faced by clients in automation and how E Tech Group provides tailored solutions. - Gain insights into industry trends, including labor shortages and technological advancements like AI. P.S. The SHow is always looking for guests! You do need to be part of a company that is a CSIA member with a Gold profile or higher on the CSIA Industrial Exchange but other than that, you are welcome to join this show. Contact Lisa Richter if you are interested. (You can finder on on Linkedin here)

In this encore presentation of one of the most listened episodes of Talking Industrial Automation,  Jim Biehl reveals why some businesses thrive and others flame out, based on his decades of experience. Plus, he discusses the No. 1 inhibitor to business growth. Hint: It's not what you think. Register for the CSIA 2025 Conference HERE  

In today's episode, we're talking industrial automation with Cole Wangsness, who is a Solution Architect at OnLogic.  Since joining the team in 2018, Cole has focused on empowering companies to solve complex technology challenges at the edge -- encompassing both software and hardware -- by leveraging OnLogic's industrial computing solutions and its robust partner ecosystem.  Through his work with customers, partners, vendors and the team at OnLogic, Cole gets to feed his passion for making complex technologies -- such as AI at the Edge & Device Orchestration --  easier to understand and deploy. Hear all about it in this episode of Talking Industrial Automation. P.S. The show is always looking for guests! You do need to be part of a company that is a CSIA member with a Gold profile or higher on the CSIA Industrial Exchange but other than that, you are welcome to join ths show. Contact Lisa Richter if you are interested. (You can find her on LinkedIn.)

In today's episode, we're talking industrial automation with Kyle Ka - roo, who is an Enablement Manager for the Kepware team at PTC. Kyle is the “go-to” technical and commercial resource For Kepware's technology partners, international distributors, and North American resellers, Kyle Carreau is a go-to technical and commerical resource. In this episode of Talking Industrial Automation, you'll hear how he uses his decades of experience in Industrial automation -- a heavy focus on Industrial Networking and communications, SCADA/HMI software, and PLCs -- to excel in his role as enablement manager. P.S. The show is always looking for guests! You do need to be part of a company that is a CSIA member with a Gold profile or higher on the CSIA Industrial Exchange but other than that, you are welcome to join ths show. Contact Lisa Richter if you are interested. (You can find her on LinkedIn.)

Welcome to episode 69 of The Ski Instructor Podcast, this episode featuring Warren Jobbitt. This interview I think is one of my best and I had an engaging and enlightening conversation with Warren across a wide variety of subjects. We started off talking about skiing in Chile and his recent induction (for the second time) into the CSIA Hall of Fame. We moved on to chat about technical skiing and teaching, skating (again) and the direction of the CSIA education committee.  We finished off chatting about his Ultimate Ski Congress and what he has coming up this winter. You can find Warren at www.warrenjobbitt.com Happy listening Dave Dave@snow-pros.ski www.snow-pros.ski music by www.bensound.com  

This episode is a special one –  content from a recent CSIA members-only presentation – a Virtual Keynote Address by Alex Chaukosky, who is director of analytics and consulting for the Bundy Group. But that title really does not give you the full picture because he is also a super whiz when it comes to taking economic and labor data and making it understandable, non-partisan, fact based – and more importantly, actionable. The catch is that this is only a portion of his full presentation and only audio – CSIA members can access the full presentiaotn, including video and slides, at www.controlsys.org/virtual-keynotes. But, it still includes plenty of interesting insights that will help you make good personal and business decisions.  

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經歷 證券投資分析人員(CSIA) 創投公司財務主管 大專院校講師 傳產公司財務長暨副總經理 投資公司董事 上市櫃公司財務長 專長 洞悉主力籌碼趨勢方向

經歷 證券投資分析人員(CSIA) 創投公司財務主管 大專院校講師 傳產公司財務長暨副總經理 投資公司董事 上市櫃公司財務長 專長 洞悉主力籌碼趨勢方向

經歷 證券投資分析人員(CSIA) 創投公司財務主管 大專院校講師 傳產公司財務長暨副總經理 投資公司董事 上市櫃公司財務長 專長 洞悉主力籌碼趨勢方向

經歷 證券投資分析人員(CSIA) 創投公司財務主管 大專院校講師 傳產公司財務長暨副總經理 投資公司董事 上市櫃公司財務長 專長 洞悉主力籌碼趨勢方向

經歷 證券投資分析人員(CSIA) 創投公司財務主管 大專院校講師 傳產公司財務長暨副總經理 投資公司董事 上市櫃公司財務長 專長 洞悉主力籌碼趨勢方向

經歷 證券投資分析人員(CSIA) 創投公司財務主管 大專院校講師 傳產公司財務長暨副總經理 投資公司董事 上市櫃公司財務長 專長 洞悉主力籌碼趨勢方向

經歷 證券投資分析人員(CSIA) 創投公司財務主管 大專院校講師 傳產公司財務長暨副總經理 投資公司董事 上市櫃公司財務長 專長 洞悉主力籌碼趨勢方向

經歷 證券投資分析人員(CSIA) 創投公司財務主管 大專院校講師 傳產公司財務長暨副總經理 投資公司董事 上市櫃公司財務長 專長 洞悉主力籌碼趨勢方向

經歷 證券投資分析人員(CSIA) 創投公司財務主管 大專院校講師 傳產公司財務長暨副總經理 投資公司董事 上市櫃公司財務長 專長 洞悉主力籌碼趨勢方向

經歷 證券投資分析人員(CSIA) 創投公司財務主管 大專院校講師 傳產公司財務長暨副總經理 投資公司董事 上市櫃公司財務長 專長 洞悉主力籌碼趨勢方向

經歷 證券投資分析人員(CSIA) 創投公司財務主管 大專院校講師 傳產公司財務長暨副總經理 投資公司董事 上市櫃公司財務長 專長 洞悉主力籌碼趨勢方向

經歷 證券投資分析人員(CSIA) 創投公司財務主管 大專院校講師 傳產公司財務長暨副總經理 投資公司董事 上市櫃公司財務長 專長 洞悉主力籌碼趨勢方向

經歷 證券投資分析人員(CSIA) 創投公司財務主管 大專院校講師 傳產公司財務長暨副總經理 投資公司董事 上市櫃公司財務長 專長 洞悉主力籌碼趨勢方向

經歷 證券投資分析人員(CSIA) 創投公司財務主管 大專院校講師 傳產公司財務長暨副總經理 投資公司董事 上市櫃公司財務長 專長 洞悉主力籌碼趨勢方向

經歷 證券投資分析人員(CSIA) 創投公司財務主管 大專院校講師 傳產公司財務長暨副總經理 投資公司董事 上市櫃公司財務長 專長 洞悉主力籌碼趨勢方向

經歷 證券投資分析人員(CSIA) 創投公司財務主管 大專院校講師 傳產公司財務長暨副總經理 投資公司董事 上市櫃公司財務長 專長 洞悉主力籌碼趨勢方向

經歷 證券投資分析人員(CSIA) 創投公司財務主管 大專院校講師 傳產公司財務長暨副總經理 投資公司董事 上市櫃公司財務長 專長 洞悉主力籌碼趨勢方向

經歷 證券投資分析人員(CSIA) 創投公司財務主管 大專院校講師 傳產公司財務長暨副總經理 投資公司董事 上市櫃公司財務長 專長 洞悉主力籌碼趨勢方向

經歷 證券投資分析人員(CSIA) 創投公司財務主管 大專院校講師 傳產公司財務長暨副總經理 投資公司董事 上市櫃公司財務長 專長 洞悉主力籌碼趨勢方向

In this episode, Ken Bélanger shares a funny Heli skiing story that highlights the challenges of trying to talk people out of doing something that will probably not meet their needs in the long run. We look at some of the lessons learned from Ken's story and offer some strategies to manage these types of situations.Ken Bélanger is an ACMG Ski and Hiking Guide and the owner of Elevation Guides. Ken's story highlights the difficulties that leaders can face when they are trying to balance giving people what they want versus what they really need but may not realize it.Key takeawaysHow can we sell someone into do something they need, when they don't think they want it? Here are four options:Try Persuasion: Strategies include reasoning with them, offering to do something better, tell them that what they won't enjoy whatever it is they want to do. Avoid telling people they can't do it, this can just sound like a challenge to some people.Use Force: When the level of risk is high, you may have to force them to do something they may not think they want to do. Strategies include a hard no, cresting and sighting rules, and having to attain a skills-based objective or proficiency level before doing something harder.Let them Suffer: If there is a low risk of serious consequences, it is possible to give people a taste of how hard of uncomfortable a situation will be if they don't do what you are suggesting. This only works if it is safe and there is an escape route.Hope that it works out: When there is a low risk, they refuse to change course or listen to you, the damage can be contained or there are no other options, you may have to just hope things work out!Guest LinksElevation Guides: www.elevationguides.caKen Bélanger on Instagram: @elevationguidesGuest BioKen Bélanger is an ACMG Ski, Hiking, and Via Ferrata Guide, CAA Professional Member, CANSI Level 1 Nordic Ski & Telemark instructor, CSIA level 1, and Advanced Wilderness Adventure Medic.Although Ken grew up in Calgary not far from the mountains with his single father and two brothers, they didn't have the financial means to explore them. It wasn't until his late teens when he could self-fund trips that he finally discovered skiing and hiking.He was immediately hooked. It was a steep learning curve to overcome his fear of heights and water, but within a few years he was instructing and guiding water-sports, climbing, cycling, and nordic and telemark skiing.Ken considers himself extremely fortunate to have learned under some fantastic guides and instructors along the way.Now operating Elevation Guides with nearly 30 years of guiding experience in 23 countries, he couldn't imagine a better career. Ken resides in Canmore, Alberta at the doorstep of beautiful Banff National.Follow or SubscribeDon't forget to follow the show!Share & Social Linkshttps://linktr.ee/deliveringadventure

We are doing something a little different with this episode of Talking Industrial Automation because TIA host Lisa Richter was invited to be a guest on the Rivergate Marketing Podcast,  produced by Rivergate Marketing, a full-service digital marketing company and CSIA member. This episode touches on a little bit about a lot of things – from marketing to the CSIA Conference to the upcoming CSIA Makreting workshop.  Even if you don't plan to attend the conference, this crossover episode still offers some insights you might be interested in and maybe even a spicy take or two. (RIP Koozie). If this doesn't sound like something you'd be into, that's okay. IIA will be back with the regular programming with the next episode. For more information about Rivergate Marketing, including the podcast, visit www.rivergatemarketing.com. For more information about the 2024 CSIA Confernece, inlcuding the marketing workshop, visit www.controlsys.org/conference2024.  

At some point in time, we all find ourselves in the role of being someone else's guide. We could be guiding our friends, family or doing it professionally for strangers. In this episode, we try to answer the question of how guides provide exceptional value to the people they are leading? Joining us is Ken Bélanger.Ken has been operating skiing, hiking, and cycling trips around the world through his company Elevation Guides. Ken taps into his extensive experience leading high end custom trips to share some of the secrets that go into delivering exceptional guided experiences.Key TakeawaysTo provide value as a guide:Identify What People Really Want: Just because they might be asking for one thing doesn't mean that is what they really want. This is where you have to be a curious detective. Remember, you can't give people what they want if you don't know what it is.Make it Special for Them: This might be something you have done many times, but it could be the first time the people you are with have ever done. Ask yourself, how can I make this feel fresh? Are there aspects of this experience I can provide that they couldn't get on their own or with someone else? Ken talked a lot about custom trips. In a way, every trip should be a custom trip.Check in with People: Ask, is this what they want? Are they happy? Are they aware of the other options available to them? There is nothing worse than having someone go away from an experience feeling like they missed doing something better. It's way better to uncover that early.Great Guides are Selfless: A great guide puts service to others ahead of serving themselves. Regardless of whether you are being pay to be the leader, or you are leading your friends or family, you would be wise to adopt the mindset that the people you are with are your customers. As such, you may need to put your own aspirations aside if they conflict with the needs and goals of the people you are guiding.Remember guiding family, friends and peers is harder than guiding strangers: The closer we are to people, the harder it can be for them so see us as being credible, regardless of how well intentioned, how professional, or how qualified we might be. Try not to take it personally.Have sympathy: People can be scared, they can struggle to do things that are easy for us, they may not be as resilient, and they may not grasp information as well as we want them to. This last point is especially true when they are under duress. They may also struggle to imagine what you are telling them if they have no experience with that situation. This is where it is important to try to view the situation through their eyes.Guest LinksElevation Guides: www.elevationguides.caKen Bélanger on Instagram: @elevationguidesGuest BioKen Bélanger is an ACMG Ski, Hiking, and Via Ferrata Guide, CAA Professional Member, CANSI Level 1 Nordic Ski & Telemark instructor, CSIA level 1, and Advanced Wilderness Adventure Medic.Although Ken grew up in Calgary not far from the mountains with his single father and two brothers, they didn't have the financial means to explore them. It wasn't until his late teens when he could self-fund trips that he finally discovered skiing and hiking.He was immediately hooked. It was a steep learning curve to overcome his fear of heights and water, but within a few years he was instructing and guiding watersports, climbing, cycling, and nordic and telemark skiing.Ken considers himself extremely fortunate to have learned under some fantastic guides and instructors along the way.Now operating Elevation Guides with nearly 30 years of guiding experience in 23 countries, he couldn't imagine a better career. Ken...

Why should anyone hire a guide? If you are in the role of being a guide, do you know why people would want your help? These are two of the topics that we explore with Ken Bélanger. Ken is the owner of Elevation Guides, and works around the world as a ski, hiking and cycling guide. Using his unique perspective as someone who has had a lot of guides and who has guided a lot of people, Ken shares with us why people hire guides and why having a guide is valuable.Key TakeawaysReasons why People Hire a Guide: They want to go somewhere they either can't or don't think they can access on their own. They want to improve their skills or learn something so they can be better at what they are doing. They want to get more out of the experience by having someone else there with them, who can help to structure the experience in a positive way.Guides help us with all the little details: These are things we might not have thought of or known about.Guides help us to fast-track improvement: They do this by showing us the short cuts, the better way to do things, they can help us to become better technically and show us how to be more efficient.Guides can maximize the experience: By making the most of the time we have and helping us to manage the risks more effectively.Help to build connections: They can connect us to the place and the activity by increasing understanding of where we are and what we are doing. This boosts our sense of place and purpose.Guides and instructors help us to go farther: than they otherwise could or believed they could on their own thanks to coaching, support, knowing where to go and how to do it.Guest LinksElevation Guides: www.elevationguides.caKen Bélanger on Instagram: @elevationguidesGuest BioKen Bélanger is an ACMG Ski, Hiking, and Via Ferrata Guide, CAA Professional Member, CANSI Level 1 Nordic Ski & Telemark instructor, CSIA level 1, and Advanced Wilderness Adventure Medic.Although Ken grew up in Calgary not far from the mountains with his single father and two brothers, they didn't have the financial means to explore them. It wasn't until his late teens when he could self-fund trips that he finally discovered skiing and hiking.He was immediately hooked. It was a steep learning curve to overcome his fear of heights and water, but within a few years he was instructing and guiding watersports, climbing, cycling, and nordic and telemark skiing.Ken considers himself extremely fortunate to have learned under some fantastic guides and instructors along the way.Now operating Elevation Guides with nearly 30 years of guiding experience in 23 countries, he couldn't imagine a better career. Ken resides in Canmore, Alberta at the doorstep of beautiful Banff National.Follow or SubscribeDon't forget to follow the show!Share & Social Linkshttps://linktr.ee/deliveringadventure

My theme for this episode is: Travel in 2024. Lets discuss 2 trends to watch out for in 2024!

Contractor Solutions Insurance Agency (CSIA, Inc.) expands its insurance services to better serve California's contractors. The latest development offers comprehensive coverage options for the evolving construction industry. CSIA, Inc City: La Mesa Address: 8240 Parkway Dr #210, La Mesa, CA 91942, United States Website https://csia-online.com Phone +1 619 741 5118 Email rpowell@csia-online.com

Join us in this episode as we explore the world of contractor insurance with CSIA, Inc. Discover how their 25+ years of expertise and dedication to clients make them the go-to agency for securing Contractor License Bond Insurance in California. CSIA, Inc City: La Mesa Address: 8240 Parkway Dr #210, La Mesa, CA 91942, United States Website https://csia-online.com Phone +1 619 741 5118 Email rpowell@csia-online.com

In today's episode, we delve into the captivating story of Chris Miller, a remarkable individual who grew up in West Virginia and faced unique challenges early on in life. As the son of an army veteran and volunteer fireman, Chris assumed the role of a father figure at a young age, supporting his sister and mother while his own father was deployed.  Join us as we explore the inner workings of Chris's chimney sweep business and uncover the importance of annual chimney inspections. From protecting customers and companies from liability to identifying potential hazards that can lead to devastating fires, Chris's chimney maintenance expertise is informative and eye-opening. This is an episode you won't want to miss Chris Miller - In high school, Chris's passion for firefighting led him to join the local fire department. Little did he know that this would be the catalyst for an entrepreneurial journey that would change his life forever.  As Chris settled into his career, he noticed that many firefighters had their own side businesses. Inspired by their entrepreneurial spirit, he started his own chimney sweep business in 2015. Armed with the Chimney Safety Institute of America certification, Chris embarked on a journey of growth and success.  Why Do you have to listen to today's episode?  Discover Chris's experience as a firefighter underscores the importance of prioritizing safety in the chimney inspection industry. Understand why certification matters: While no governing body mandates specific qualifications for operating a chimney inspection business, certifications bring customers value and peace of mind.  Gain insight on Business Growth Opportunities: Chris discusses the potential for business growth by targeting specific service areas and demographics through strategic marketing efforts. customer  "While working at the fire department, I noticed that many firefighters had side businesses. It made me realize that starting my own business was a natural progression in my career. So, in 2015, I took the leap and started my own chimney sweep business.” - Chris Miller Today's topic:  1:07 - Firefighting career path and chimney sweep business. 9:43 - Firefighting career path and chimney sweep business. 12:46 - Chimney sweep services and industry standards.  23:36 - Business acquisition and adapting to change. 30:20 - Hiring and demographics in the chimney sweep industry. 42:35 - Hiring and demographics in the chimney sweep industry. 58:09- Financing options for small businesses. Key Takeaways: “Time is the most valuable thing in life. You come to you grow. You won't be 18 years old forever; you'll have a family, get some kids, and realize how precious time is. Being a business owner allows you to set your schedule. You're going to work harder than most people that it's not becoming a business owner, you just automatically do whatever you want, you're going to be working twice as hard as most people, but it's on your dime, it's on your schedule. And that's the perk of it. - Chris Miller “The key is just to keep your head on a swivel, be willing to kind of, not get stuck doing one thing and being able to pivot and adapt to the changes that are thrown at you” -  Chris Miller “Find a good mentor.  Someone that's worthy, right? It's got to be somebody that's going to have value or things that you were interested in, or you look at them, and you see their lifestyle, and you're like, how can I get that way? - Chris Miller   Connect with Chris Miller: Website: https://www.traditionschimneysweeps.com/  Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/TraditionsChimneySweeps   Connect with First Responder Financial Freedom: Website: https://firstresponderfinancialfreedom.com/  Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/First-Responder-Financial-Freedom  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groupsfirstfinancialfreedom  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firstresponderfinancialfre3914  

An episode about anti-caste laws being passed in the USA.  This episode was recorded a few months back.  Kshama Sawant, an Indian-American politician and economist, has served on the Seattle City Council since 2014. She is a member of Socialist Alternative, the first and only member of the party to date to be elected to public office. In 2012, Kshama ran as a Socialist Alternative candidate for the Washington State Legislature and surprised everyone by winning 29% of the vote. The momentum continued in her campaign for the Seattle City Council, where she boldly ran on a platform of fighting for a $15/hr minimum wage, rent control, and taxing the super-rich to fund mass transit and education. In November, she defeated a 16-year incumbent Democrat to become the first socialist elected in a major US city in decades. The Seattle City Council's law against discrimination based on caste—the first such law passed by a city in the United States—was written and forwarded by Councilwoman Kshama Sawant, the only Indian American member of the council. Prashant Nema is a software engineer who has lived in Seattle for 22 years and worked for Microsoft, Dell, and Meta (Facebook). He was part of the Seattle team (CSIA) that organized, advocated for, and supported the Seattle ordinance against caste discrimination passed in February 2023. He is also a member of the Bay Area, California-based Ambedkar King Study Circle. You can find his article written in the local Seattle media during the Seattle Campaign here: https://southseattleemerald.com/2023/02/18/opinion-confessions-of-an-american-caste-traitor/?amp This podcast doesn't have any corporate funding or support so the contribution by listeners is very important for its survival. Please support it here: 1. BuyMeACoffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anuragminus/w/26114  2. Patreon (Most preferred medium): https://www.patreon.com/anuragminusverma 3. InstaMojo:(UPI/Gpay/PayTm) : https://www.instamojo.com/@anuragminusverma/ 4. PayPal ( Subscribers living outside India can pay through it): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/AnuragMinusVerma?locale.x=en_GB Please rate the podcast on Spotify. Kshama's Twitter:  https://twitter.com/cmkshama?lang=en Prashant's facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prashant.nema.1  Anurag Minus Verma's Twitter: https://twitter.com/confusedvichar Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minusverma/?hl=en The Mixing & Mastering of sound in this episode is done by PostPond Media, a production house based in Mumbai.

For many CSIA members, the Best Practices Manual is THE reason they joined the associaition -- and for good reason. The BP Manual Best Practices Manual is the most comprehensive collection of best practices within a system integrators industry. This crowdsourced, comprehensive document -- written by integrators for integrators -- represented hundreds of hours of collective wisdom going back to the early 1990s. The latest version -- 6.0 -- was released just last month. The BP Committee Chair, Tony Valasek of EOSYS, reveals what's new in this release. Plus a little bit about how the sausage gets made. Prepare to be impressed.

"People are like an unstable PID loop," jokes Keith Mandachit of Huffman Engineering in this episode of Talking Industrial Automation. Hear what else he and his fellow panelists Andrew Palmberg (Technical Systems Inc) and Becca Johnson (Gray Solutions) have to share about growing into a leadership role during the encore presentation of a CSIA Emerging Leaders SIG virtual event from 2021.  The discussion is led by John Sullivan of DMC, who is chair of the CSIA Emerging Leaders SIG.  You can sign up for future Emerging Leader SIG events at www.controlsys.org/events.  This content was originally published on the CSIA website.

Have you ever wondered how to get yourself from working in your business to working on your business? Much of that comes down to communication, which is the focus of today's episode with Jeremiah Campbell.Jeremiah is a transformational coach, a co-host of a podcast with his lovely wife on the Destined to Be podcast, and the owner of Brickworks Property Restoration. Jeremiah has been actively involved in residential and commercial masonry contracting since 2004. He started as a laborer and worked his way up into an owner/operator of Brickworks. From 2004-2007 every job was sold and installed by him, and by 2008 he took more of a management role, influencing others and showing them his way of leadership, knowledge, and community.He works hard to ensure Brickworks standards are far above the norm to deliver excellent service. Jeremiah currently holds the following certifications: CSIA, CCP, CCR, HeatShield, historically accurate mortar, lime mortar, and residential builder's licence. He has worked for hospitals, schools, corporations, historic landmarks, governments, police stations, city halls, the list goes on. Key Highlights[01:34] Jeremiah's background and personal info[03:30] How he overcame the fear of public speaking[08:40] It's not about you when you are on stage[10:41] The power of active listening[13:31] How Jeremiah and Mallory's businesses and podcast took shape[22:33] How to give space to the emotions of your partner[29:44] Focus on the now and not the mistake[35:22] How Jeremiah has been able to start and grow a successful business[42:30] Strategies you can implement to start working on your business instead of in the business[48:44] Hire for attitude and aptitude. You can train for skills and abilities[54:11] One message Jeremiah would share for the rest of his life[56:16] The best ways to reach out and connect with Jeremiah Campbell Notable QuotesGood is the enemy of your great.The only way to know what your life is designed for is by putting away what you think you know.In public speaking, it's not about seeking to be understood but seeking to understand your audience.If you are listening to the other person, they will tell you everything you need. But if all you are doing is waiting for a pause to interrupt and respond, you will never get what you need.The number one need of every man in their true masculinity energy is groundedness, decisiveness, courage, and strength.The greatest mastermind you can have is with your spouse. No matter the fight or resistance between each other, you can overcome it as long as you are willing to put in the work.Hire for attitude and aptitude. You can train for skills and abilities.Resources Jeremiah CampbellWebsite: https://www.chimneyrepairdetroitmi.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiah__campbell/Podcast: https://www.destinedtobepodcast.com/PhilipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions Support the Show.

Many people set New Year's resolutions, but sadly, most don't keep them. In this episode Mark Riepe offers several suggestions for keeping you on track with your resolutions, as well as proposing some specific resolutions that can help you better manage your financial life—whatever the date you choose to implement them.Mark talks with Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz about two of the most popular resolutions: setting and sticking to a budget and how to pay off debt.Then Rob Williams, managing director of financial planning and retirement income, discusses ways you can optimize your portfolio—and how you can prepare for the unexpected.Choiceology host Katy Milkman contributed to research about the “fresh start effect,” which is the tendency for people to get motivated to change their life after temporal landmarks like New Year's Day or anniversaries.To read more about setting—and sticking to—your own financial resolutions, check out Rob's article “New Year's Financial Resolutions.”Follow Financial Decoder for free on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.Financial Decoder is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more on the series, visit Schwab.com/FinancialDecoder. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts.Important DisclosuresInvestors should consider carefully information contained in the prospectus, or if available, the summary prospectus, including investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. You can obtain a prospectus, or if available, a summary prospectus by visiting schwabassetmanagement.com. Please read it carefully before investing.Please read the Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Solutions® disclosure brochures for important information, pricing, and disclosures related to the Schwab Intelligent Portfolios and Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium programs. Schwab Intelligent Portfolios® and Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium™ are made available through Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. ("Schwab"), a dually registered investment advisor and broker dealer. Portfolio management services are provided by Charles Schwab Investment Advisory, Inc. ("CSIA"). Schwab and CSIA are subsidiaries of The Charles Schwab Corporation.The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision.All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed.Investing involves risk including loss of principal.Fixed income securities are subject to increased loss of principal during periods of rising interest rates. Fixed-income investments are subject to various other risks including changes in credit quality, market valuations, liquidity, prepayments, early redemption, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors.This information does not constitute and is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal, or investment planning advice. Where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, Schwab recommends consultation with a qualified tax advisor, CPA, financial planner, or investment manager.Diversification, asset allocation, and rebalancing a portfolio cannot assure a profit or protect against a loss in any given market environment. Rebalancing may cause investors to incur transaction costs and, when rebalancing a non-retirement account, taxable events may be created that may affect your tax liability.Money market funds are neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the fund.(0123-38Y8)

Many people set New Year's resolutions, but sadly, most don't keep them. In this episode Mark Riepe offers several suggestions for keeping you on track with your resolutions, as well as proposing some specific resolutions that can help you better manage your financial life—whatever the date you choose to implement them.Mark talks with Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz about two of the most popular resolutions: setting and sticking to a budget and how to pay off debt.Then Rob Williams, managing director of financial planning and retirement income, discusses ways you can optimize your portfolio—and how you can prepare for the unexpected.Choiceology host Katy Milkman contributed to research about the “fresh start effect,” which is the tendency for people to get motivated to change their life after temporal landmarks like New Year's Day or anniversaries.To read more about setting—and sticking to—your own financial resolutions, check out Rob's article “New Year's Financial Resolutions.”Follow Financial Decoder for free on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.Financial Decoder is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more on the series, visit Schwab.com/FinancialDecoder. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts.Important DisclosuresInvestors should consider carefully information contained in the prospectus, or if available, the summary prospectus, including investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. You can obtain a prospectus, or if available, a summary prospectus by visiting schwabassetmanagement.com. Please read it carefully before investing.Please read the Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Solutions® disclosure brochures for important information, pricing, and disclosures related to the Schwab Intelligent Portfolios and Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium programs. Schwab Intelligent Portfolios® and Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium™ are made available through Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. ("Schwab"), a dually registered investment advisor and broker dealer. Portfolio management services are provided by Charles Schwab Investment Advisory, Inc. ("CSIA"). Schwab and CSIA are subsidiaries of The Charles Schwab Corporation.The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision.All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed.Investing involves risk including loss of principal.Fixed income securities are subject to increased loss of principal during periods of rising interest rates. Fixed-income investments are subject to various other risks including changes in credit quality, market valuations, liquidity, prepayments, early redemption, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors.This information does not constitute and is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal, or investment planning advice. Where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, Schwab recommends consultation with a qualified tax advisor, CPA, financial planner, or investment manager.Diversification, asset allocation, and rebalancing a portfolio cannot assure a profit or protect against a loss in any given market environment. Rebalancing may cause investors to incur transaction costs and, when rebalancing a non-retirement account, taxable events may be created that may affect your tax liability.Money market funds are neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the fund.(0123-38Y8)

In this episode, we're talking industrial automation as usual but instead of hearing from one or two guests, you're going to get to hear from a lot of them – hot mike style-ish because I grabbed random 2022 Rockwell Automation Fair attendees as they stopped by the CSIA booth and hit record. So what you are about to listen to is a series of micro-interviews from people in all kinds of roles from around the world who were brave enough to step up and talk into the Yeti microphone I set up in a DIY recording studio – which was literally … a cardboard box. I'll let the results speak for themselves.

When the market drops quickly, many investors scramble for the exits. Yet that decision is usually an emotional one rather than a rational one. In this special bonus episode, Mark Riepe discusses some tools that can help you stay the course with your plan. Mark talks with David Koenig, vice president and chief investment strategist for Schwab Intelligent Portfolios. They discuss how you can use rebalancing, tax loss harvesting, and other strategies to your advantage during a down market.Subscribe to Financial Decoder for free on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.Financial Decoder is an original podcast from Charles Schwab.If you enjoy the show, please leave a ★★★★★ rating or review on Apple Podcasts.  Important Disclosures:Please read the Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Solutions™ disclosure brochures for important information, pricing, and disclosures related to the Schwab Intelligent Portfolios and Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium programs. Schwab Intelligent Portfolios® and Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium™ are made available through Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. (“Schwab”), a dually registered investment advisor and broker dealer. Portfolio management services are provided by Charles Schwab Investment Advisory, Inc. ("CSIA"). Schwab and CSIA are subsidiaries of The Charles Schwab Corporation. Schwab Intelligent Portfolios® and Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium™ are designed to monitor portfolios on a daily basis and will also automatically rebalance as needed to keep the portfolio consistent with the client's selected risk profile. Trading may not take place daily.The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision.All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions.Diversification, periodic investment plans (dollar-cost-averaging), and rebalancing a portfolio cannot assure a profit or protect against a loss in any given market environment. Rebalancing may cause investors to incur transaction costs and, when rebalancing a non-retirement account, taxable events may be created that may affect your tax liability.This information does not constitute and is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal, or investment planning advice. Where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, Schwab recommends consultation with a qualified tax advisor, CPA, financial planner, or investment manager.Roth IRA conversions require a 5-year holding period before earnings can be withdrawn tax free and subsequent conversions will require their own 5-year holding period. In addition, earnings distributions prior to age 59 1/2 are subject to an early withdrawal penalty.Investing involves risk including loss of principal.Examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve.Indexes are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs and expenses, and cannot be invested in directly.(0722-2FAC)

你是如何看待眼前的食物呢？ 是想著「這到底有幾卡」？還是覺得：「反正就是食物，趕快填飽肚子就好」 在這集節目中，邀請到長期研究飲食減重、糖尿病、新陳代謝相關議題的宋晏仁醫師，來帶大家一起破除過去一些陳舊的飲食概念，更重要的是建立起與食物間的良好關係。 雖然大家都稱宋醫師為減重名醫，但其實宋醫師的理念並不是追求每個人都要被推擠進一個體重計數字區間，而是「你的新陳代謝是否正常？」、「你的身體是否處於一個健康的循環中？」期待透過這集能夠讓你更理解正念飲食的理念、並且願意好好對待自己的身體、建立更有意識的飲食與生活習慣。