Podcasts about Foreman

Confronting challenges effectively requires paying attention to early warning signs. Learn how to stop wasting crises and gain clarity today.Many of us ignore the signals that life sends us during difficult times. This episode is for anyone feeling stuck who wants to turn a crisis into an opportunity for growth. You will learn why simple observations often provide the best solutions and how to stop avoiding the hard truths that need your attention.We also discuss the power of direct communication. Sometimes, the fastest way to resolve an issue is to stop guessing and start talking. By applying these mindset shifts, you can approach your daily obstacles with more confidence and purpose. Mastering the art of confronting challenges is the first step toward better decision-making.https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/why-your-past-is-preparation-not-punishment-with-bishop-kevin-foreman/Subscribe for weekly personal growth breakdowns and comment below with which specific challenge you are working through right now.

(This episode comes from Episodes 88 and 89. They originally aired October 2025.)How are you making communicating effectively a hard skill in your leadership? What frameworks do you use to be an effective communicator? What strategies do you use to take the emotion out of your hard conversations? How are you putting people development first and trusting that good people will deliver productivity and profits? You can reach Patrick at patrick@punchn.io. If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com. ---

One of my favorite movies is Twelve Angry Men. The original was made in 1957 starring Henry Fonda, then it was remade for TV in 1997 starring Jack Lemmon. It's a true-crime courtroom drama, but most of the action takes place in the jury deliberation room for a murder trial. I think both versions are pretty good. But we know how Hollywood likes to play up the drama and the theatrics, and what we see on the screen is entertaining, but not always very accurate. Wouldn't it be interesting to know what it's like to actually be on a jury for a murder trial? That's what my guest today, Jami, is going to talk about. She was actually the jury foreman. Jami told this story here on the podcast about 4 years ago, and it was a really popular episode. She's a great storyteller and I think you'll enjoy hearing all the behind-the-scenes details about being on a jury for a major case – and how this experience inspired her to start her OWN true crime podcast. If you'd like to contact Jami, her website is https://Murderish.com Full show notes and pictures for this episode are here: https://WhatWasThatLike.com/262 Graphics for this episode by Bob Bretz. Transcription was done by James Lai. Want to discuss this episode and other things with thousands of other WWTL listeners? Join our podcast Facebook group at WhatWasThatLike.com/facebook (many of the podcast guests are there as well) Get every episode ad-free, AND get all the Raw Audio exclusive episodes to binge, by joining the other listeners at What Was That Like PLUS. Try What Was That Like PLUS free: iPhone: at the top of the What Was That Like podcast feed, click on “Try free” Android: on your phone, go to WhatWasThatLike.com/PLUS and click to try it free on any app Sponsor deals: Visit AuraFrames.com and use promo code WHATWAS at checkout to get $45 off. If you're 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping @IndaCloud with code [WHATWAS] at https://inda.shop/[WHATWAS]! #indacloudpod Go to ThriveMarket.com/WHATWAS to get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift just for signing up. Go to Quince.com/whatwas for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code [WHATWAS] at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Try Mint Mobile for 3 months, for just 15 bucks a month - MintMobile.com/WHAT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(This episode originally aired on December 10, 2024.) What is your goal or intention when you show up on a Zoom call? Is it to connect with other people or do you look like the meeting is a chore? Nic's guest, Patrick McGowan, is also his podcast audio producer. Patrick runs Punchn Communications where he advises and trains leaders on how to level up their communications. Do you stop to wonder how your presence across the lens may impact your ability to influence and lead others? As a leader, how are you demonstrating to your people a higher standard for how to show up on camera and off camera? If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com. ---

Join Taylor as she challenges us in our mindsets today!

Send us Fan MailWhen the rules apply to some people but not others, trust begins to break.Today's Opening Argument starts on a factory floor, where one worker watches a simple safety rule become optional for someone with the right connection. But the lesson is bigger than one workplace.A republic can survive hard rules. What it cannot survive is selective rules.When power starts handing out exceptions to the connected, ordinary Americans learn that justice has become negotiable.Presented by Squawk Boss Coffee. Get the free Freshness Guide at https://wakeupyourcoffee.com/Read more at https://www.thecoffmanchronicle.com/Support the show

Do you remember what you learned after your first year of marriage? What was working and what wasn't? How did you balance work and family?As you reflected on your wedding day, what was most memorable? Did it storm and rain that day or did someone forget your shoes? Was your future mother-in-law uncharacteristically calm?What was your first fight about? Or did you just work through disagreements?The first year of marriage is full of surprises, shocks, and how to do daily life.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

Mindset Coach Taylor Foreman discusses the importance of being aware of your limitations!

(This episode originally aired on July 8, 2025.)Nic tricks his new son-in-law, Micah Graf, to join him on podcast. He opens the conversation with a question, “What are your intentions with my daughter?” They talk about farming in western Oklahoma, which includes scaring up wild pigs. His favorite part of farmer is corn harvest. He also posts drone footage on Instagram @Oklahoma_Farming, capturing the seasons of farming. Check out the mile-long, 100 bushel corn harvest while a storm rolls in here.Micah's brother (Instagram: @That_Gun_Guy) got him started using thermals for rifle shooting and is on the Pulsar Pro Staff. Oklahoma farming often requires shooting pigs and coyotes, what Nic comments “thin them out.”Nic asks him, “What do you think will be the biggest challenge of married life?” Micah says it'll be his work schedule as a farmer and all the hours involved. Nic shared some Nic Bittle Crap with Micah when he asked permission to marry Elle. He said, “My family isn't getting bigger. You're creating a new family and that comes first. You got to have the courage to say no.” If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com. ---

Mindset Coach Taylor Foreman talks today about our confidence coming from The Lord!

Jaymie Graham from the Fremantle Football Club chats with mark Foreman ahead of a huge Sunday Afternoon clash to round out round 16. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Sleith from Palace Construction in Wellington found himself trapped in a constant cash flow nightmare. Despite running a successful building company, he was bleeding project profits because he confused margin with markup and wasted his own administrative hours acting as a delivery driver running materials to the job site. His crew suffered massive labor overruns simply because they lacked clear milestones to hit.To plug these operational leaks, Matt implemented strict stage-by-stage labor calendars so his carpenters knew exactly how many hours they had for framing and cladding. He corrected his pricing spreadsheet to accurately reflect margin instead of markup, immediately recovering 12 percent of his project profits. Finally, he integrated Xero projects with a custom tracking app to monitor real-time back-costing, allowing him to completely step away from the daily site chaos and prepare for the birth of his first child.Links & Resources The Professional Builder: theprofessionalbuilder.comPalace Construction: palaceconstruction.co.nz

(This episode originally aired on May 13, 2024.)Nic and Tarina are joined by their daughter, Elle. She shares how she got started making the Encouragement Cards and how this experience over the past 9 years has given her confidence in her gift of encouragement. It's a special episode profiling Elle's leadership as well as her courage to do what others may consider weird. Her example is living proof that small gestures—whether it's encouragement, faith, or cookies—can have a big impact. If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com. ---

Gm! In today's episode, we're joined by Hardhat Chad, Foreman at ORE, to discuss the origins and evolution of ORE Protocol, including its transition from proof-of-work mining on Solana to its current grid mining system. We cover mining incentives, token emissions, protocol revenue and buybacks, proof of useful work, community governance, security improvements, quantum-resistant infrastructure, validator decentralization, and future plans for ORE's ecosystem, liquidity, and foundation structure. Enjoy! -- Follow Lightspeed: ⁠https://x.com/Lightspeedpodhq Follow ORE: https://x.com/ORE Follow Hardhat Chad: https://x.com/HardhatChad Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Join the Lightspeed Telegram: ⁠https://t.me/+QHlbNTNS4gc1ZTVh -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:43) ORE's Origin Story (7:18) Why Bitcoinomics Broke (10:49) Proof Of Work's Value Leak (12:57) Mining Design Tradeoffs (21:42) Revenue, Buybacks, And Burns (23:48) Rewarding Long-Term Holders (28:29) V4 Reduces Roulette Risk (35:33) Forks, Rugs, And Security (44:37) Future-Proofing ORE (52:45) Foundation And Liquidity Roadmap (55:05) Closing Comments -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

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This is the second half of Nic's interview with Brett Russell, retired Fire Chief for the City of Clinton, Oklahoma, and small business owner. What's one of the biggest leadership lessons you've learned? Do you appreciate the power of presence and proximity as a leader? Are values something you just put on the wall or something you actively reinforce every day? As a true leader, what really matters to you? How do you inspire your team to want the same thing? Brett has learned and applied these lessons—and like a true leader, is still learning. If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com. ---

How can higher education institutions expand the definition – and impact! – of entrepreneurship beyond the startup to maximize student success? What skills and relationships can students build and how can they apply them whether they start a company or a non-profit or work within a larger business as someone who know how to actually get things done, by creating, communicating, and solving problems? How can colleges and companies build mutually beneficial ecosystems make this happen? We talk through these with Antwon Foreman, the entrepreneurship professor and Founder of the social business support-u.org. Episode Highlights include: [3:04] The Social Business Model - Training students to solve real problems for major clients helps rapidly expand their resumes and campus ecosystems. [8:35] Redefining Student Success - Setting a multi-pronged goal of a job offer, graduate school acceptance, and business ownership before senior year accelerates development. [9:59] Broadening Entrepreneurial Frameworks - Shifting the entrepreneurial focus away from tech startups allows institutions to engage diverse academic majors. [16:47] Levering the Gig Economy - Modern students use digital platforms to bypass traditional career paths and protect their financial security. [23:01] Cultivating Corporate Intrapreneurs - Employers navigating an AI-driven economy require highly adaptive professionals who look at corporate roles through an ownership lens.

Mindset Coach Taylor Foreman encourages us today that we can be an OVERCOMER!

What actually happens when a great technician becomes a shop foreman?In this episode of The Wrench Turners Podcast, I sit down with Mike Ramirez and Aaron Marion, two experienced shop foremen, to talk about the real work of leading technicians on the shop floor.This conversation goes far beyond diagnostics, flat rate, and fixing cars.Mike talks about going from a producing technician to a shop multiplier, helping other techs remove bottlenecks, make more hours, and work better as a team. Aaron shares what it's like leading inside a high-end Porsche environment, why mentorship still matters years into the trade, and why no technician should ever believe they've learned everything.The episode digs into:How mentors build technicians without doing the work for themWhy shop foremen need to document their processesHow team chemistry changes the entire shopWhy reputation matters more than most technicians realizeHow ego can limit growth in the automotive industryWhy personal finances affect technician happiness and performanceWhat real shop leadership looks like when the car, the customer, or the team is strugglingThis is a conversation for technicians, shop foremen, service managers, fixed operations directors, and anyone who cares about building better leaders inside automotive service departments.Because the best tool in the shop is still a good leader.Negative PushesPositive PullsGod Blessj.Find Mike:LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ramirez-1782152a/Find Aaron:LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-marion-257b18231/⚠️ Disclaimer:I'm a licensed mechanic. That doesn't mean I know what I'm doing, whether it's fixing things or filming things. Do your own due diligence.Listen to The Wrench Turners Podcast:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1ScwRP0DFMtDsp83JxPhPK?si=26aeb4be65da45ebInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/mrjoshuataylor/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjtaylor/Chapters00:00 Intro01:56 Express bay to shop foreman05:20 Aaron Marion's early mentors08:01 High-end stores and better shops09:48 Why some shops can't afford to miss15:12 How Aaron handles problem cars18:23 Mike's Prologue diagnostic nightmare20:34 Stumbling gracefully23:17 The middle years of a technician's career25:32 What a dream shop feels like26:23 Learning from everyone in the shop32:39 Aaron's advice for apprentices33:44 Mike on reputation, trust, and leadership37:15 Why technicians need to manage personal finances41:44 Why technicians shouldn't box themselves in44:50 Closing quote and final thoughts

Tyler Foreman, the Vice President of AI at Rocket Lawyer, joins the show to discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence and the legal industry. Foreman shares his untraditional legal tech career path, spanning engineering at Intel, drone data analytics, and ultimately making the move to legal via contract lifecycle management (CLM) at DocuSign, before diving into his current work at Rocket Lawyer helping to provide legal resources for small-to-medium businesses and individuals. The conversation focuses on how modern generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) act as a legal operating system to simplify contract reviews, document drafting, and client intake, while maintaining essential connections to human attorneys.

What are the desires of your heart? What's next for you after a successful and fruitful career? Nic's guest is Brett Russell, retired Fire Chief for the City of Clinton, Oklahoma, where he has served since 2017. How do you transition from one good thing to the next good thing? Are you, as a leader, ready to let go and let your people perform? Do you know what will be said for your eulogy? Will people speak about you as an intentional leader? If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com. ---

Nick Fusaro (b. 1989) is based in Brooklyn, NY. He received his MFA in Sculpture from Hunter College in 2022 and his BFA in Sculpture from Pratt Institute in 2012. His sculptural practice combines humble materials, collections, and iteration to emphasize the effects of memory on lived experience. Fusaro also studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in 2011 and is the founder of Three Four Three Four, an artist-run gallery in New York. He has shown at Gordon Robichaux (Manhattan, NY ), Parent Company Gallery (Brooklyn, NY), Marwan (Amsterdam, Netherlands), Jupiter Woods (London, UK), Fisher Parrish (Brooklyn, NY), Strobe Gallery (New York, NY) and Long Story Short (New York, NY). Fusaro has made a habit of drafting new artworks behind a character or archetype when ideating. In this instance, as the exhibition’s title suggests, he has poised himself as The Foreman. The Foreman is an overseer. He doesn’t design or create plans, he simply executes them. He is the figure at the helm of process, navigating projects from renderings to realities. Imagined in the shape of a clown, the character of The Foreman is featured prominently in a panel at the gallery’s back wall, overseeing the exhibition like a construction site. His authority is subtly undercut by his choice of dress, and the delicate safety pin that holds him to the wooden panel. His intention, ability, and capacity are in question, but nevertheless, for better or for worse, it’s The Foreman who is in charge. Foreman, 2026, 48″ x 48″ (122cm x 122cm) Aluminum Roofing Paint, Felt, Nickel Tacks, Graphite on paper, safety pin, on panel A Dozen Plus Three, 2026, 23.5″ x 16″ x 4″ ( 60cm x 40cm x 10cm ) Silk-velvet, poplar, aluminum foil The One Through the Clumsy Hole, 2026, 32″ x 22″ x 18.5″ ( 81cm x 56cm x 47cm ) Poplar, Pine, Plywood, Roofing Nails, Aluminum Roofing Paint, Chestnuts, Railroad Ties, Wire, Custom Plywood Pedestal Nodules (N_5), 2026, 19″ x 8″ x 8″ ( 48cm x 20cm x 20cm ) Polyester Resin, Epoxy Resin, Insulation Foam

You've heard the words: Nature Preschool. Farm Preschool. Homestead. Microschool. But what do they mean?  Janette Foreman is here to tell you all about it and share her dream with you: A homestead microschool! After a sudden divorce, Janette turned overnight into a stay-at-home mom of three.  She wanted to keep her kids close—but needed a way to support her family. She started an online preschool… but the bigger dream never left. Now, she's back in Preschool All Stars with a new mission: to build a faith-filled homestead microschool where kids learn responsibility, character, and connection—with dirt on their hands and joy in their hearts. Find out how she did it: • Why she's combining homeschooling with hands-on farm life • How she plans to start small—with preschool through 4th grade • What inspired her to return to her dream after years away Please rate and review us at Apple Podcasts. (We hope we've earned your 5 stars!) GET MY FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR PRESCHOOL JOURNEY: ❤️ Get my FREE “Start Your Preschool” book (+ $7.95 s&h) ❤️ Watch my FREE "How to Start a Local or Online Preschool" Workshop ❤️ Join my Preschool All Stars membership to get mentorship, support, friendship, and training for every step of your preschool journey FOLLOW ME ON MY MISSION:

It's funny what happens when we don't read the fine print. It's also funny how ah-ha's arrive when we least expect it. And men, do you feel you're serving your wife because you joined in what she wanted? But did you complain the whole time? Are you really serving from the heart or making your wife pay emotionally for dragging you along to an event you didn't really want to do? If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com. ---

Mindset Coach Taylor Foreman brings an inspring message for Mom's today!

This episode originally aired on April 22, 2024.How do you as a leader develop your men and women to become problem solvers? Or will you remain frustrated rather than get curious about how to lead differently? Good foremen recognize that for many of the people they lead, this is their first real job. Do you remember your first job and all the mistakes you made? When we remember our own growth we begin to appreciate the difference between being curious versus judgmental.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com. ---

Send us Fan MailShun Foreman is a returning guest on our show! Be sure to check out her first appearance on episode 74 of Boundless Body Radio!Kashundra (Shun) Foreman worked as a nurse for more than two decades before pursuing a master's degree in human rights and social justice. She noticed many instances of injustice faced by Black American communities and realized that healthcare could help shed light on the health disparities experienced by people of color.During her graduate studies, Shun focused on the history of sugar in black communities. She traveled to sugar plantations in Louisiana and Sugar Land, Texas, to learn more about convict leasing and to understand the sugar industry's role in Black American history. Her conversations with the late Reginald Moore in Sugar Land and plantation tours played a significant role in inspiring her to cut sugar from her diet, lose over fifty pounds, and raise awareness about sugar among communities of color.Shun continued her studies and became certified and licensed in holistic medicine and sugar addiction by Bitten Jonsson. She founded Sisters Breaking the Bonds of Sugar to raise awareness about sugar among Black Americans.Shun also serves as a sugar mentor for those who struggle with sugar, food, or carbohydrate addiction. She believes that raising awareness about the dangers of sugar can save lives in communities of color and is proud to have received testimonials from her clients.Find Shun at-IG- @sugarmodeoffFB- Sisters Breaking the Bonds of Sugarhttps://sugarmodeoffllc.com/Email- sugarmodeoff@gmail.comFind Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here! 

In this episode, Nic delivers the commencement address to the Corn Bible Academy Class of 2026. After being “warmly” introduced by his son, Cruze, Nic asks an important question: What do you do when you see your neighbor suffering?If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

Mindset Coach Taylor Foreman has an empowering message for Mom's today as she talks about the power of TIME!

PseudoPod 1029: Feeding the Choke-Tree is a PseudoPod original. Okja “Straws,” I said. “Why straws?” “Because they're cute, obviously,” said Foreman. “Don't you think?” I squinted at them. Nearly a dozen were inching around his feet. As I watched, one flopped onto his boot, looking like a second shoelace. I guessed you could have called them cute—if you happened to be… Source

Are you frustrating yourself or your people or even your kids with your inability to delegate well? Does the way you delegate actually set your people up to succeed? Do you know why you're delegating or not delegating? Unfortunately some people delegate too much and others not enough. Where do those you lead land on the Delegation Ladder? What mind traps keep you from putting in the time to train and develop your people to do the work in the right way?To delegate well is a critical leadership skill and separates great leaders (and great parents) from bad ones. If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com. ---

Coach Taylor brings a fire message today entitled "MOM from THEIR perspective"!

The Builder connects the dots. The question leaders must ask: What does the builder need from you to keep them from leaving? Are you ignoring your Builder or taking them for granted? Do you recognize the Builders on your team—if not, you may be too late and lose them.Watch for the book Nic is writing on the The Four Levels of Ownership.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com. ---

Mindset Coach Taylor Foreman brings an inspiring message today about the importance of dreaming!

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300.The South Side story most people never hear is the one built on ownership, pride, and neighbors choosing each other on purpose. We're joined by Ghian Foreman , President and CEO of Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative, to talk about what it really takes to generate community wealth in Chicago's Mid-South Side and why the economic ripple effects around the Obama Presidential Center have to land beyond a single campus.We get into his path from early real estate investing and corporate mergers and acquisitions to leading mission-driven work where  breaks down how leadership changes when you're accountable to a community, why planning high matters, and how mentorship can't stop at “my own kid.” If we want safer neighborhoods and stronger Black entrepreneurship, we have to share information, open doors, and treat young people like the future workforce and founders they already are.Then we zoom out to the tools shaping what comes next: AI, technology adoption, and the practical skills needed to stay competitive while closing the racial wealth gap. We also talk about the emotional side of building in real communities including trauma, therapy, and what it means to redefine wealth as health, relationships, and collective wins. You'll hear concrete examples like vacant land activation strategies that reduce violence, plus why Black businesses matter through cultural competence, local hiring, and an ecosystem that finally gets to be in balance.Subscribe, share this with someone building something, and leave a review so more people find these stories and put them to work.Support the showTo connect further with me:Visit my website: Thel3agency.comConnect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agencyFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larvettaspeaks/Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agencyBe sure to follow our podcast on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter 

Every job site has Cowboys and you will know them by their wake. But the challenge for every leader is how every Cowboy is different. Do you know which version of Cowboy you are leading? Do you know whether the Cowboys on your team are unaware or indifferent? The difference is frustrating and often highly consequential. What do they need from you and what are the consequences if you don't deliver?Check out the previous two episodes: The Passenger (EP113) and The Worker (EP114).If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com. ---

The guys welcome back Matt Lewis, from Lake County Whiskey Club, as they discuss Sazerac throwing their hat into the ring on Brown-Forman's potential sale, as well as the upcoming LCWC Birthday BashGet tickets here:https://shop.lakecountywhiskeyclub.com/products/lcwc-2026-birthday-bash

Aughie and Nia report on the case facts and outcome of the Ohio case Cooley v Foreman (AKA Afroman). 

Chad Doucette, foreman at Ace Welding in Oceanside, California, joins Jason Becker on the Arch Junkies Podcast to talk about going from a random job offer on the street to running a structural steel shop — all in five years. Chad breaks down the real path to growth in this industry: why the helper position is the most underrated opportunity in any shop, how attitude and work ethic matter more than your cert, and why he's now setting his sights on the CWI. He also gets candid about where he came from, how welding changed his life, and the mindset shift that made all the difference. If you're early in your career, thinking about the CWI, or just need a shot of motivation — this one's for you. Topics covered: Starting as a shop helper · Growing into a foreman role · What Chad looks for when hiring · Pursuing the CWI exam · Running a structural solar canopy shop · Mindset, health, and building a life you love in the trades.  

Ever secretly wondered if success, early retirement, a big exit, and the CEO chair are as good as it looks? What if the “dream” of ownership leaves you restless, searching for meaning, and itching to build again?This episode pulls back the curtain on the real journey: Marcus Hantla, a relentless builder who's seen both sides, reveals the wild emotional highs of exits and the raw, daily grind of COO life inside Contractor Foreman, a fast-growing SMB construction SaaS. He and Sivana get blunt about AI hype, hands-dirty delegation, and the gut-check moments that test even the toughest operators.The stakes: Stop winging it in your own career, team, or transformation or risk getting left behind. Listen now to confront the myths of growth, find new ways to thrive, and get the gritty, exclusive playbook you won't hear in sanitized TED Talks.Timestamped Highlights03:41 – What no one warns you about early retirement and the uncomfortable truth about waking up “free.”06:43 – How a random plumber changed Marcus's entire career (on his very own porch).09:10 – The COO/CEO “deciding dance” and why true empathy is a secret growth weapon.14:40 – Real talk: Losing a debate with the CEO (and why not every “brilliant” idea should win).17:25 – AI sales calls, live demos vs. real humans—what actually works right now.20:55 – Is the “beautiful” user interface dead? Why the next SaaS war is about simplicity, not design.26:14 – The dangerous side of AI consensus: Can chasing “truth” kill the next big breakthrough?35:03 – The sobering math of executive gratitude (and the crisis no leadership manual covers).About the GuestMarcus Hantla is the COO of Contractor Foreman, a leading construction management software platform engineered for small and mid-market builders and contractors. With 25+ years in construction and tech—plus multiple exits—Marcus is renowned for his hands-on leadership and hard-won insights at the intersection of trades, SaaS, and rapid growth.