Podcast appearances and mentions of John Mason

Beelzebub Bolmer  Pierres Offended God! And Steve is StuckBig thank you to our new Patreon this week @the.accidentalwoodworker thank you so much for your supportWe also have a new Top Tier Patreon Georgios Petrousis @menios_workshop thanks so much Georgios it means an awful lotBig thank you to all our Patreons and a Huge thanks to all out Top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrdesigns, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenIf you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week is a video by a YouTube channel called Lofi cinema and has video Visual v Oral Story Telling hence I'm making a show don't tell video his other videos are so good go take a look Pierre @theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week is all out Star Wars related he is totally lost in the Star Wars universe he's watched the lot If you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Three Northern MakersEpisode 199Happy Birthday Steve If it can go wrong it has for Pierre and Steve is a Shopaholic Big thank you to all our Patreons and a Huge thanks to all out Top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrdesigns, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenIf you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week is a book All the lonely people by Mike Gayle a really good novel about a lonely old man its so goodPierre @theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week is golf on YouTube and he loves the Youtube channel by Bryson DeChambeau  who knew Pierre loves golf!!If you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Know Thyself Pierre is so Cool while Steve is Really HotBig thank you to all our Patreons and a Huge thanks to all out Top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenIf you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week since he's been gardening like a madman is the YouTube channel Chips Green World where Chip designs his garden at his home in the ukPierre @theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week is a series on Apple TV  Plus called the foundation a sci-fi extravaganza go check it out If you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

The second half of our total solar eclipse special with the astronomer Dr John Mason, who for decades has been leading trips to see the light go out.I have never heard him so passionate about the prospect of the 2 August 2027 total eclipse – the longest total eclipse of the century.This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One year from now, on 12 August 2026, a total solar eclipse will sweep across the surface of the earth, from the Arctic across Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. The astronomical event, at the height of the tourist season, could provide an outstanding experience for millions. But the astronomer Dr John Mason, who has been leading eclipse trips for decades, says you need to be careful with your choice of location.This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 197The Drive That Will Never Be Done!Pierre's Back at Work  sort off and Steve's back is brokenBig thank you to all our Patreons and a Huge thanks to all out Top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenIf you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week is the Disney plus show Andor he started it months ago but has back into it big time and really enjoying it Pierre @theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week is nothing no nothing he has nothing If you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

We're Back all Bronzed and RelaxedPierre's Going Back to Work and Steve's Getting Busy Big thank you to all our Patreons and a Huge thanks to all out Top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenIf you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week is a TV Series on Apple TV  called Smoke a tense Drama about a fire Investigation Officer lots of twists it's greatPierre @theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week is a Book called Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks its a great book for anyone to help the tell stories go give it a readIf you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Pierre's on a rant again and Steve is Worn OutA big thank you to our New Patreon this month Andre Francois thanks so much for your supportBig thank you to all our Patreons and a Huge thanks to all out Top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenIf you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week is a YouTube video by Bay Miles Using YouTube to plant a forrest so go watch it and help Beu plant some treesPierre @theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week is a Book he's reading to help with his story telling the books called The Science of Story Telling by Will StorrIf you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

It's our 4th BirthdayFour years ago this week we released our first episode We wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who ever listened to the podcast and thanks for all the great support from our listeners over the years CheersA Big thank you to all our Patreons and a Huge thanks to all out Top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenIf you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week is as he's been in the workshop most of the week he needed some new tunes and he has rediscovered the Beach Boys and He's loving those sunny beats so do yourself a favor and go listen@theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week is a tripod replacement and he watched a YouTube video by Marius Hornberger who put a track in the ceiling now Pierre is excited by this ideaIf you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Pierres Printing his socks off and Steves gone Bonkette BonkersA Big thank you to all our Patreons and a Huge thanks to all out Top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenIf you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week is I watched the Wood Whisperer video This Is the Easiest Way to Clean Saw Blades & Router Bits he used an ultra sonic cleaner to clean is router bits and I'm intrigued so I might buy one @theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week is a Kickstarter called Cyber Brick its a set of electronic devices that you can use to make things with your 3d printer hours of endless fun take a lookIf you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Candace Owens went on Surrounded hosted by Jubilee to debate 20 feminists as a conservative. Much of what the feminists had to say about Candace Owens' claims are believed by many Christians in America. John Mason responds to present a biblical worldview anchored in Scriptures to help Christians see if they are truly living biblical Christianity or feminist ideologies that contradict the faith.#CandaceOwens #jubilee #feminism #podcast #foryou #biblicalworldview #apologetics #christianity #livinggodstruth The full Jubilee episode: https://youtu.be/UyzbSeVBxvk?si=I9hhSVWa11wyMKYEBecome a supporting listener: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livinggodstruth/supportHoodie I'm Wearing: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/35HL956UHMLNYHoodie I'm WearingCash AppPayPalPodcastWebsiteFacebookXInstagramLIFEwithTheMasons

H3 - July 4 2025 - "The Big Beautiful Bill Passes : Hakeem Jefferies record speech." "John Mason, Entertainment Lawyer about his experiences with Stars" " John Mason, talking about The Jackson 5 vs The Jacksons" " Everyone has a side hustle , giving thanks for the 4th , longevity hints"

Pierres dancing round the Maypole and Steves a VIPA Big thank you to all our Patreons and a Huge thanks to all out Top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenIf you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week is a show called Murderbot each episode is only 20 mins long but its too good and every episode ends on a cliffhanger so I've been that obsessed that ii've watched all the available episodes and now have other wait till Friday to get another fix @theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week is Still Mobland on Amazon Prime and now he's ran out of episodes so he's moved on to Apple TV Plus and watching a show called Stick about a down on out Golfer go take a lookIf you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Pierres incentive problems and Steve's Gone onlineA Big thank you to all our Patreons and a Huge thanks to all out Top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenIf you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week is Life work and dreams had a new video out this Saturday and I'm just blown away  at how good they are and it just reminds me what I've got to aim for and miss by a mile you don't have be interested in photography to love this video and his channel A Master Of Versatility – Fujifilm XF18-55mm in 2025@theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week is Mobland on Amazon Prime and other streaming platforms all about Irish gansters he's loving it go check it outIf you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Blowing in the windPierres got problems and Steves happy but poorlyA Big thank you to all our Patreons and a Huge thanks to all out Top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenIf you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week is a Chat GT I had to subscribe to it this weeks it could help me out and boy did it do a great job of soling my problem it could be now my best mate@theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week is Ai agents you can use these agents to do the work for you he is using an app called N8N to create a workflow of operations Pierres loving it If you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Pierres in his new workshop and Steve is having the most fun everA Big thank you to all our Patreons and a Huge thanks to all out Top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenIf you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week is a YouTube video by Preston Blackie at Urban Shopworks and his video Your not making progress hears why. I loved it he didn't pull any punches and he told it how it is and I thought it was great go watch it @theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week is also a YouTube video by the YouTube channel DIY Perks and his latest video Truly wireless power is Finally here Pierre loved it go take a look If you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Steves Super Shiny OilPierres glad to be home and Steve is all sorts of busyBig thank you to Simon Stevens @Simonstevenscanes  for becoming our newest Patreon thanks so much Simon for your support Huge thanks to our top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenAnd a big thank you to all our other patreons If you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week is a YouTube video John McGrath Man in the Shed and his new video the Workbench Tool Buddy Its very similar to the one made by our own John Mason who showed his design on YouTube the day before What's Going on@theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week is The New season of Clarkson's Farm on Amazon Prime and also the new series of Welcome to Wrexham on Disney Plus he's loving them bothIf you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

This interview first aired on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton. One FM announcer Roman 'Koz' Kozlovski interviews Euroa resident John Mason for his weekly program 'The Passing Parade". This program first aired on Friday the 30th of May, 2025. Listen to Roman Koz on Friday Mornings from 10am to 12pm on One FM 98.5. Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131 The ONE FM 98.5 Community Radio podcast page operates under the license of Goulburn Valley Community Radio Inc. (ONE FM) Number 1385226/1. PRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association Limited and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) that covers Simulcasting and Online content including podcasts with musical content, that we pay every year. This licence number is 1385226/1.

What happens when two advisors decide to completely rebuild their firm from the ground up?In this episode, Tommy Blackburn and John Mason share how they transformed Mason & Associates from a commission-based practice to a thriving fee-only RIA focused on federal employees.Driven by a desire for stronger client relationships and a clear vision for the future, they took on the challenge of “rightsizing” their client base—John had been serving over 250 families. The transition allowed them to realign their firm with the kind of practice they truly wanted to run.They break down how they made those tough decisions, how they preserved relationships, and why having a partner with complementary strengths made the journey possible.Their niche-focused marketing—including a podcast and YouTube channel—now attracts exactly the clients they want to serve.Thinking about your own transition? Their advice: plan for scale early, embrace technology, find a community, and specialize fast.Learn more at masonllc.net or subscribe to their Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast.

Pierre's Glass Door Disaster and Steve It definitely making IT ?Huge thanks to our top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenAnd a big thank you to all our other patreons If you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week. Steve is obsesses Two International shows on Netflix the First is a Swedish Crime Drama called The Breakthrough  a true story of one of Swedens famous murders. The second is an Argentinian series called The Eternaught  a drama about a group of friends and some strange snow that kills people@theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week is a pottery Youtube Channel called Florian Gadsby after watching his videos Pierre thought it would be easy to make a mug !!!!!If you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Finally The Sensible Episode Well Almost !!!!Pierre's New Workshop is More of an Apartment and Steve has more Crazy Ideas Huge thanks to our top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Daniel Bengtsson @hemmabygget, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenAnd a big thank you to all our other patreons If you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week. Steve is obsesses a YouTube Channel called Gala Studio a couples living California who make great videos about making a great vegetable garden and improvements to their house@theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week On Apple TV plus and it a series Calle Your Friends and Neighbors he just can't get enough of it.If you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Pierre is tired out and Steve is very boringHuge thanks to our top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Daniel Bengtsson @hemmabygget, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenAnd a big thank you to all our other patreons If you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week. Steve is obsesses with the Snooker World championships in Sheffield  and he just can't get enough of it@theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week is a YouTube channel called Suprordinary and his video Giving a small sandwich stop a rebrand Pierre loves his creativity and styleIf you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

What if we recasted Michael Bay's 1996 classic "The Rock?"Ash Hurry joins us once again to break down why this film stands as possibly Bay's greatest achievement and the culmination of Nicolas Cage's action movie trilogy. • Exploring the James Bond theory: Sean Connery's character John Mason is actually an older James Bond who was captured and imprisoned• Michael Bay's filmography and how "The Rock" represents his peak before the Transformers era• The anti-villain brilliance of Ed Harris's General Hummel – threatening but ultimately unwilling to follow through• Standout scenes including the shower room speech by Michael Biehn and the green smoke finale • Chemistry between Cage and Connery creates the perfect action movie pairing, similar to other great duos in film history• And of course, our fun recasting game, where we reimagine the film with modern actors (Nick), DC universe actors (Ash), and professional wrestlers (Cory).Check out our social media for more content and to join the conversation about your favorite action movie duos and scenes from The Rock. Leave us a review if you enjoyed this deep dive into 90s action cinema!Thanks for listening; If you feel like supporting us, this is where you do that!Patreon (Just a buck to show your support!)BuyMeACoffee Check out or other content/socials here. LinktreeTapbioHosts:Cory Williams (@thelionfire)Nick Growall (@nickgrowall)Co-Hosts (Season 6):Aly Dale (@alydale55)Ash Hurry (@filmexplorationah)Cass Elliott (@take5cass)Terran Sherwood (@terransherwood) Voice of the Time Machine:Kristi Rothrock (@letzshake)Editing by:Nick GrowallFeatured Music:"Quantum Recast Theme" - Cory Williams"Charmer" - Coat...

We've got an App!!!!Pierre is an apprentice for the day and poor Steve has been a poorly boyA Big Thanks You to our  new Patron this week they are Christian Madsen @pizzalunden thanks so much christian for all your support your Pizzas look fab btwHuge thanks to our top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Daniel Bengtsson @hemmabygget, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenAnd a big thank you to all our other patreons If you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week. Steve is obsessed with the Netflix documentary Diamond Heist. Its not like ny other documentary because its a Guy Richie documentary its only 3 episodes and it the best thing Steve has seen in ages@theswedishmaker Sadly Pierre is all out of obsessions this weekIf you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Something Big is Coming!!!Pierre is have the worst day ever in the workshop and Steve is getting organised A Big Thanks You to our Two new Patrons this week they are : Jens Bodal @jensbodal on instagram and Ian Elgie thanks you so much for your support cheersHuge thanks to our top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Daniel Bengtsson @hemmabygget, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenAnd a big thank you to all our other patreons If you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week. Steve is obsesses with the YouTube Chanel Fortress Fine Woodworks on YouTube and his video “This toy carved  the nicest table I've ever made “ its so cool and unusual so go take a look @theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week is our good friend Jesper Makes and his latest video about his house renovation and Our other good friend Uri Tuchman and his great video “I made a foot Mouse” it is well worth watchingIf you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Three Northern MakersEpisode 182No More Deliveries PleaseThis week Pierre just cant take any more deliveries and Steve is totally knackered poor boyHuge thanks to our top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Daniel Bengtsson @hemmabygget, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenAnd a big thank you to all our other patreons If you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week. Steve has finally given in and started to watch Yellowstone on Netflix and he's hooked so do as Pierre says and go and watch itPierre @theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week is The Singer songwriter Bon Iver Pierre just cant get enough and is looking forward to his latest Album release check him out on SpotifyIf you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Three Northern MakersEpisode 181A bucket of goat urine pleaseSteve is having a clear out and Pierre Chat GPTHuge thanks to our top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Daniel Bengtsson @hemmabygget, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenAnd a big thank you to all our other patreons If you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week is KATLA on Netfilx a strange Icelandic Drama well worth a look Pierre @theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week is The White Lotus on HBO in Sweden he's already on the second series it must be good go take a lookIf you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Its Glory Hole Time This week Pierre Is exhausted and Steve had a strange request to build somethingHuge thanks to our top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Daniel Bengtsson @hemmabygget, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenAnd a big thank you to all our other patreons If you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week is a  movie on Netflix called Electric State a sci-fi movie with a really good story go check it outPierre @theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week is a series  on Netflix called Adolescence its a short drama and Pierre loves the fact that the first episode which is an hour long is all one take go take a lookIf you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Cinematic SteveSteve is in full Spielberg mode (God Help Us) and Pierre Has Wifi Woes We have a new Patreon this week Big thanks toMegaweasel for their support for the podcast Huge thanks to our top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Daniel Bengtsson @hemmabygget, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenAnd a big thank you to all our other patreons If you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week is a YouTube channel for the Late Show with Stephen Colbert where he interviews Gary Oldman in London particularly the fart episode Pierre @theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week is The Bambu Lab new release of their new £D Printer thingy who knows hay it will be If you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Three Northern MakersEpisode 178Doctor Sparky your online Permits GrantedThis week Pierre is on a rant again and Steve is intimidatedWe have a new Patreon this week Big thanks to Robert Larson for his support for the podcast Huge thanks to our top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Daniel Bengtsson @hemmabygget, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenAnd a big thank you to all our other patreons If you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week is the show Paradise as recommended by John McSherry last week He's binge watched the whole thingPierre @theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week is a YouTube channel called Ideal Idea and his video upgrading my desk with 3d printing go take a lookIf you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Its Dead To Us!!Big thank you to our new top tier Patreon this weekChris @back.to.the.workshop thanks so much Chris for your great support Huge thanks to our top tier PatreonsMat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Daniel Bengtsson @hemmabygget, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenAnd a big thank you to all our other patreons If you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week is a young English Girl Who has bought a Cabin in Northern Sweden and she is a wildlife photographer and video maker she has a great YouTube channel Danni Conner Wild go take a lookPierre @theswedishmaker Pierres obsession this week is the Netflix Political dram Zero Day with Robert De Nero Its exciting and tense and Pierre loves itListener John McSherry sent in his obsession which is a show on Disney Plus called Paradise which John says is as good as Silo go take a look If you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

President Trump has taken office and made a lot of progress in a very short time that most Christians in America would agree with and think would lead us all to a better life. However, when it comes to picking a Christian advisor for his new Faith Office, this decision was made very poorly. John Mason explains why Paula White is not only disqualified from advising anyone on the Christian faith, but also a documented false teacher and heretic that denies biblical Christianity.#livinggodstruth #presidenttrump #paulawhite #Christianity #Bible #podcast #Identity #faithoffice #falsteacher #apologetics Hoodie I'm WearingCash AppPayPalPodcastWebsiteFacebookXInstagramLIFEwithTheMasons

Three Northern MakersEpisode 176Have You Seen My Screws? Huge thanks to our top tier PatreonsMat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Daniel Bengtsson @hemmabygget, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenAnd a big thank you to all our other patreons If you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekThis Week Both Steve @stevebellcreates and Pierre@theswedishmaker Have the Same Obsession Both ion us are blown away with Jason Grissom's new video on YouTube called A Woodworking Story Thats Never Been Told honestly it is too good well done Jason If you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Three Northern MakersEpisode 175Don't Give Me Advice!!!! Huge thanks to our top tier PatreonsMat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Daniel Bengtsson @hemmabygget, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenAnd a big thank you to all our other patreons If you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates Steves obsession is an AI app called Claude He's downloaded the free version and he really likes it go give it a try@theswedishmaker Pierre's obsession week is A Show “The Last Week Tonight” on Youtube with John Oliver it a sarcastic news program if thats your thing go check it out If you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Three Northern MakersEpisode 174The one with the videoThis week the podcast can be seen on YouTube. https://youtube.com/We have a new Patron this week  Massive thanks to Maker Mellor. @makermellor Also a big thanks to Carl Heyes for upgrading.  Huge thanks to our top tier PatreonsAndré Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Daniel Bengtsson @hemmabygget, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenAnd a big thank you to all our other patreons If you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates Steves obsession is his girly little car - the Skoda city go@theswedishmaker Pierre's obsession week is Magnus Midtbø. If you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Is that really a bat ?????We have a new Patron this week  Massive thanks to G Petrousis  thanks so much let us know if you have a handle for YouTube instagram etc and we can give you a shoutout Huge thanks to our top tier PatreonsAndré Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Daniel Bengtsson @hemmabygget, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenAnd a big thank you to all our other patreons If you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreatesSteves obsession is a Oscar winning short movie on YouTube called The Neighbor's Window it won an Oscar to on a channel called Marshallcurry its only 20 minutes long and its so good@theswedishmaker Sadly Pierre is obsessed with Morly Kert's Latest  YouTube video where he builds a dome, Also Pierre is obsessed with Singapore Smash a table tennis competition and also he watching the Apple TV plus show Prime target its a wonder how he gets anything done   If you have any questions or comments please email the show atthreenorthernmakers@gmail.com

 The Oddjob Pod returns with another edition of the Action Movie Landfill.On each episode of the Landfil, Gary, Graham and Terry fish out a DVD from the vast, imaginary pile of action movies from the sell-thriugh era and decide of they shoud be placed on the shelf or returned to the Landfill.In this edition we have unearthed Michael Bay's The Rock starring Ed Harris, Nicholas Cage and Sean Connery. Many Bond fans have looked at Connery's character, John Mason; a retired SAS officer incarcertaed in the US for 30 years and wonder if this Mason is an alternative unuverse James Bond. The film makers have been at pains to deny this.In any event it is a film with much to admire and the Oddjob Pod trio spend a happy hour and a half ruminating on this 90s classic.Download the podcast here or listen on the player below. The Oddjob Pod is also available on Apple Podcasts,  Spotify and Amazon. Alternatively, add our feed to your podcatcher of choice. Love the OddjobPod? Please give it a 5-star rating. Like our Facebook page. Follow @oddjobpod on Twitter and on Insta   

Three Northern Makers Episode 172 Did You see the Mouse??? We have a new Patron this week  Massive thanks to Rik in Provincetown thanks so much Rik let us know ion you have a handle for YouTube instagram etc and we can give you a shoutout   Huge thanks to our top tier Patreons André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Daniel Bengtsson @hemmabygget, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytteren And a big thank you to all our other patreons  If you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow  we have a Patreon page please click the link  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524 We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio.  We would love to see you there. Our Obsessions this week Steve @stevebellcreates Steves obsession is a movie called Flaming Hot he saw on UK TV a true story about a young Mexican guy down on his luck who invented the Flaming Hot Cheetos Its an inspirational feel good movie go find it Pierre @theswedishmaker Sadly Pierre is obsessed with the Apple TV show Severance and he cant get enough of it watching every day  If you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Most Christian women in today's modern world chase after an education and life long career, but what does the word of God say about the value of a woman in her created design and purpose and why don't more Christians live that out as a priority in their lives? Feminism and the sexual revolution have played a major role in shaping the ideological framework of most Christians today without them even knowing. The question is, how can Christians bring God glory while giving their minds over to secular humanistic philosophies? In this episode, John Mason answers the question, "What is the greatest career in human history?" from a biblical worldview. #livinggodstruth #feminism #motherhood #Christianity #Bible #podcast #Identity Hoodie I'm Wearing Cash App PayPal Podcast Website Facebook X Instagram LIFEwithTheMasons

Special thanks to our top tier Patreons André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Daniel Bengtsson @hemmabygget, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytteren If you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow  we have a Patreon page please click the link  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524 We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio.  We would love to see you there. Our Obsessions this week Steve @stevebellcreates Steves obsession is a Youtube Channel called Model Strangers. A guy called Chris walks up to strangers to ask if he can take their photo and he talks too them about their life the videos are only 3 -4 minutes long and are inspirational go take a look  Pierre @theswedishmaker Sadly Pierre is all out of Obsessions this week If you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Three Northern Makers Episode 170 The Hairy Episode  Happy New Year We hope you all have a fantastic 2025 Special thanks to our top tier Patreons André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Daniel Bengtsson @hemmabygget, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytteren If you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow  we have a Patreon page please click the link  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524 We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio.  We would love to see you there. Our Obsessions this week Steve @stevebellcreates Steves obsession is a Youtube Channel called The Scandinavian Fika all about Swedish Bakeries Its really goo but you end up so hungry  Pierre @theswedishmaker Pierre is obsessed with the TV show on Disney Plus  called Goosebumps the Vanishing Pierre likes the Vibe go check it out  If you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Three Northern Makers Episode 169 Stephanie is Back !!! Happy New Year We hope you all have a fantastic 2025 Special thanks to our top tier Patreons André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Daniel Bengtsson @hemmabygget, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytteren If you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow  we have a Patreon page please click the link  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524 We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio.  We would love to see you there. Our Obsessions this week Steve @stevebellcreates Steves obsession is that he has started to meditate again and is meditating every day is goal is to meditate every day in 2025 go on giver it a try  Pierre @theswedishmaker Pierre is obsessed with the Rubik's  Cube and he his doing every day in January dig out your old one and give it a go. Pierre is also obsessed with playing virtual Table Tennis on his new virtual reality set. If you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

Andrew Wilson recently debated Nala Ray on Whatever podcast episode #210 about if people can sin absent demonic influence. This exchange was very interesting and helps us see why sound doctrine is critically important to speaking and living right theology that is consistent from Scripture. Many people have written off Nala Ray because she is an ex-only fans girl, but what does Scripture say about the worst of the worst in our society and what lesson can someone as astute in reason, logic and Christian ethics like Andrew Wilson learn from this conversation. John Mason responds. #AndrewWilson #Nala #Whatever #LivingGodsTruth #biblicaltheology #Christianity #Demons Original Whatever Podcast Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8QPByKliCI&t=28330s Become a supporting listener Hoodie I'm Wearing Cash App PayPal Podcast Website Facebook X Instagram LIFEwithTheMasons --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livinggodstruth/support

Three Northern Makers Episode 168 Merry Christmas Steve and Pierre want to wish all our listeners a very merry Christmas and a fantastic new year. Thanks so much for listening and for all your support in 2024. We are having a couple of weeks off over the holidays but we will be back with a bang in 2025   Big thank you to André Jørassen who has upgraded his pattern to become a Top Tier Patreon thanks so much André Special thanks to our top tier Patreons Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Daniel Bengtsson @hemmabygget, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at  Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And  Ola Skytteren @olaskytteren If you want to support  the Show and listen to the aftershow  we have a Patreon page please click the link  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524 We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio.  We would love to see you there. Our Obsessions this week Steve @stevebellcreates Adam Savage on YouTube and his videos behind  the scenes in the Silo Series on Apple TV it so good and so interesting toes how things re made Pierre @theswedishmaker is obsession this week Black Doves on Netflix he's right into it so go take a look for youself If you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com

John Mason returns with an update on where he and his family has been, and how God has sustained them. Become a supporting listener Hoodie I'm Wearing Cash App PayPal Podcast Website Facebook X Instagram LIFEwithTheMasons --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livinggodstruth/support

John Mason is a much sought after TV host and correspondent. His natural on-screen energy and versatility have established him as a regular personality in the European & international markets, particularly in Olympic aquatic sports. John has been the face of the FINA Swimming World Cup Series for the last four years. In addition, he has covered some of the biggest events in the world for Eurosport, BBC Sport, Channel 5 and FINA TV including, the European Championships, World Championships, Commonwealth Games, and Diving World Series. John was born in Australia and after graduating from Charles Sturt University, he moved to London and started his career as a model. Shortly after, he served as the host of the Elite Model Look Competition – a worldwide search for the next fashion superstar. He is an avid competitive Crossfitter and enjoys being creative in the culinary art world. John prides himself on staying connected to the trends in pop culture, music, and travel – he has been to thirty-two countries and counting. As an out gay man, he is also an activist for LGBTQI visibility and human rights.

Today's guest is quite out of the ordinary for the Voice of Insurance. Normally guests on the podcast can recount multi-decade careers in insurance from the time they fell into the industry up to the present day. Today's guest is extraordinary because he is someone of vast experience in his field but who has only just been recruited into the insurance industry. John Mason is the CEO of London Market electronic placing provider PPL and can boast a glittering career running the core systems and platforms that support hugely important global financial markets in other financial sectors outside of insurance. From this encounter I can tell you straight away that I think that we have a lot more to learn from John than he does from us. But thankfully for us John is not the sort of outsider who has come to lecture us on how to drag our antiquated trading systems into line with markets that fully digitised decades ago. John is an experienced leader and the type of communicator who understands that a market that syndicates bespoke structured insurance coverage across the globe is bound to throw up many unique complications and challenges He gets the tone just right – he is here to do an important job and he has a clear vision of how to go about it, but he is very conscious of the need to meet us where we are and show how tech is going to make the way we already work way more efficient and higher added value, rather than try and force us to completely change the way we do business. And that's where this extraordinary podcast adds its value. John is easily the most eloquent leader running a core insurance technology platform I have ever interviewed. He knows where the pitfalls lie and has the experience to know how to execute large, complicated, transformational projects. He hasn't been with us long, but the ideas we discuss in the time that follows are highly impressive and are set to transform frontline brokers' and underwriters' day-to-day relationship with the technology they use to carry out their jobs. They could unleash a wave of productivity and creativity that would completely re-set the market's relationship with itself and with the rest of the world. It's extraordinary stuff – but as I said at the beginning, John is very much out of the ordinary. LINKS: We mention a video that PPL has produced outlining the vision behind its recently-announced partnership with Microsoft. I highly recommend a view: https://vimeo.com/1017109828  https://placingplatformlimited.com

This week we look at SpaceX success; the death of Alex Salmond; Not the Nine O'Clock News;  expelling John Mason; the religion of Harris and Trump; Harris fundraising and plagiarism; aiding illegal votes; Trump Biopic and the truth; banning allotments to save the planet; BP drops oil target and worldwide coal production goes up; Goldman Sachs and Global debt; Country of the Week - Kenya; Euthanasia in the UK; Banter Cops; Weight Loss Drugs; Chat GPT, Islam and the Bible; Planned Parenthood, Premier and Prostitution; Feedback and Luther's advice on the US Election!  with music from Elton John, Muddy Waters, Lufus Wainwright, Israel Mboni, Weird Al Jankovic, City Alight. 

John Mason is the President of Mason & Associates, an RIA based out of Virginia that oversees $370 million in assets under management for approximately 390 client households. What's unique about John, though, is how joining a firm that served the niche of Federal government employees allowed him to quickly accelerate his own learning curve and demonstrate his expertise early in his career as a 20-something—ultimately enabling him to more quickly begin bringing in his own clients. Listen in as John shares how his firm's specialization in serving Federal employees allows it to operate efficiently and develop deep relationships with clients, and how his firm generates client leads through a podcast focusing on the issues facing its ideal target client. He also discusses his firm's transition from a broker-dealer to the RIA model, which boosted its per-client revenue while bringing down all-in costs for clients, how he managed the delicate process of transitioning unprofitable clients to more suitable advisors, why he thinks fee-only advisors sometimes underrate the importance of insurance planning, and more. For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/402

Alan Versteeg, an engineer turned sales management expert, initially approached the sales world with skepticism, but soon turned it into a thriving career by applying the engineering principles of cause and effect to sales and sales management. This success led him to co-founding Growth Matters, where Alan and his team have developed over 2,000 sales managers across 45+ countries and diverse industries.  Known for his candid and light-hearted approach, Alan's passion for the sales profession shines through in his insightful talks, leaving audiences engaged with his wisdom, expertise, and memorable one liners.  Questions · Now, could you start by sharing with our listeners a little bit about your journey, how it is that you got from where you were to where you are today. · Can you share with us maybe two overarching themes that you try to help sales professionals master in terms of their mindset, to get them to where you need them to be in order to master their sales? · What are some barriers that you believe a lot of salespeople face, why it is you believe they're not successful? · Now, Alan, could you also share with our listeners, what's the one online resource, tool, website or application that you absolutely can't live without in your business? · Can you also share with our listeners maybe two books that you've read? It could be a book that you read recently, or even one that you read a very long time ago, but it still has had a great impact on you. · Could you also share with us what's the one thing that's going on in your life right now that you are really excited about, either something you're working on to develop yourself or your people. · Where can listeners find you online? · Just want to ask you as well, Alan, in your experience, in the journey of your lifetime, if you have a quote or saying that during times of adversity or challenge, if for any reason, you got derailed. Do you have a quote or a saying that once repeated or just remembered it helps to get you back on track? Highlights Alan's Journey Me: Now, could you start by sharing with our listeners a little bit about your journey, how it is that you got from where you were to where you are today.   Alan shared that he started as an electronic engineer, it wasn't his fault, he grew up watching Airwolf Night Rider and MacGyver, so he thought that's what he'd be doing. Unfortunately, he lost his dad when he was quite young, he was about 12 years old, but he was an engineer, so he thought that'd be a good thing to do. But he was doing it for about 3 years after graduating, and he read a book called You're Born an Original, Don't Die a Copy by John Mason, and he said, “If you passionately hate what you're doing for more than 2 weeks, you need to stop,” and he'd been doing it for two years. And a friend of his suggested he goes into sales, which he then tried and please if your listeners don't drop off now, but he got asked to leave his first sales jobs, but it was frustrating. As an engineer, he believed in cause and effect. He believes that there's things you do that get you certain outcomes. He was doing everything they told him to do, but he couldn't find a way to get through, he'd be good at his product, he was passionate to what he was doing, but he wasn't able to succeed.  And then he worked under a manager, he said to him, “Alan, is sales a job or a profession?” So, he knew the right answer, the right answer was, it's a profession. And he said, “Well, how hard did you study for this profession?”  And then the penny drops, and from there on out, been a passionate reader, 50 to 60 books a year, generally related to psychology, self-development and sales and over time, realized that the big change in sales is sales management, and that's a short view of his journey to where he was and how he got here.   Mindset Needed for Sales Professionals Me: Now you deal with a lot of sales professionals, and I can imagine it starts with their mindset. Can you share with us maybe two overarching themes that you try to help sales professionals master in terms of their mindset, to get them to where you need them to be in order to master their sales?   Alan stated that it's a great question, and it speaks to the tone of your podcast. So, the first mindset they have to own is that “Selling won't help, but helping will sell.” That the sale is the reward for an intent to create value. And that's the starting point when we realize that we are service orientated, that we're there to drive value into the client's business or life, that there's something specifically we're trying to do, that were truthfully customer centric it's not just a word, and we realize that selling won't help, but helping will sell.  You'll find that salespeople do really well. There's a wonderful book called Selling With Noble Purpose: How to Drive Revenue and Do Work That Makes You Proud by Lisa Earle McLeod, and it shows the research behind the top performing sales professionals globally sell with that noble purpose, with an idea to serve. So, it's definitely one of them.  The second one is probably an extension, he said to sales professionals, “If you believe in the product you sell and you believe it can add value to the person you're serving, then it would be borderline negligent to avoid offering them that value.”  Many salespeople, specifically today are fearful of cold calling or proactive sales calling or reaching out or picking up a phone or speaking to someone, and they take on a very much non-human sales approach, as opposed to going, “I believe, with certainty and conviction that what I have to offer will make their lives or their business easier, and I'm here to help, and helping will sell. So, I'm going to depart from that point.”  And what you find is doing that, apart from that point, the skills, the body language, all the risks that start to develop quite naturally, but often we avoid that, we try to train the skill, but we avoid the mindset.   Barriers To Overcome as Salespeople Me: So, once you tackle their mindset, now you have to ensure that what they're selling, as you mentioned before, is actually helping the customer and adding value to the customer's life. What are some barriers that you believe a lot of salespeople face, why it is you believe they're not successful?   Alan shared that he thinks the big barrier specifically in professional selling is conviction of the value proposition, and before that is clarity. And he'll give a couple of examples.   When he speaks to business leaders, they often say to him, “You know what Alan, the challenge with our sales teams are they just don't understand our value proposition.”  And he says, okay, great. What is your value proposition? And they struggle to articulate it. Now, if you think about this, why is it that entrepreneurs can sell quite effectively without ever having been trained in that skill, and the reality is they have clarity and conviction of their value proposition. He thinks with many sales professionals, we're teaching them the product, we're not teaching them the impact it has on the customer's life.  Once we buy into the impact, once we have the conviction, selling is a natural part of how we are as humans and Dan Pink wrote that book To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others.  And his (Alan) example is we have a brand over there, it's called Woolworths, it's a high-quality brand, high quality food brand. And if you said to anyone, “But why shopping in Woolworths? They're so expensive.” They dive into a defense, without being paid by this company, they will sell very hard the value of doing that.  The same could be said for someone who's an Apple phone fan. And he can continue, once we have conviction of something, the ability and need to persuade is actually quite natural. So, he thinks what's missing from an individual's perspective is that conviction of the mindset.  From a corporate, it's the fact that we speak about customer centricity, but none of our measurement metrics or meetings actually align to that.   Me: Now, I found that in a lot of organizations, they're heavily sales driven, right? I find it as a customer service trainer when companies hire me to come in and train their team, especially the leadership teams in customer service, or even customer experience design or customer journey mapping, there's a lot of emphasis that I hear them talking that they have these exorbitant sales targets to meet on a month to month basis, and with these targets that they have to meet, they don't have as much time to give to customer centricity or to give to the experience, because it's all about meeting the target. How do you strike that balance as a salesperson? What would be your recommendation?    Alan shared that there'd be two components. The first would be at an organizational lens, speaking to what you're saying. He thinks organizations have forgotten that when you take care of the customers, the number takes care of itself. So, we are so focused on the month, on the quarter, on the year, we're not focused on the value, and that's a shift that needs to happen.  But practically, the way that shift happens is in the account planning process, when we start treating our customers and accounts and saying, what is the value we're delivering. Many companies go, what more can we sell them? What's the white space we can sell into? What does that look like? And that's the big organizational.  From a salesperson's perspective, the only thing you can do is you need to figure out how to allocate your effort. And the way he says that is you have to beat everyone equally but handle them differently. You have to segment your customers, otherwise you can't take care of the ones that need to be taken care of, and your competitor is going to snatch them up. And in any sales business, he's ever worked with, if you lose, and it's generally about 10%, if you lose about 10% of your customers, you lose about 90% of your revenue.  But organizations are just focused what's the next sale, what's the next sale, what's the next sale? And what happens is, we're putting two barrels on the truck, and three barrels are falling off the truck because we're not focused on the customer service.  And we almost see it as something separate, and it's not. The way he articulates this is there's a thing called the value gap, it's the gap between what customers expect and what they experience. And it is everybody's job in the organization to close that gap.   It's not, “Hey, sales go set the expectation. Hey, service go and deliver against that expectation.” It's an organizational mindset that we exist to close the gap between the customers expect and what they experience.  And he thinks their leadership needs to start realizing that taking care of customers, the numbers take care of themselves, and that talking to a spreadsheet or talking to a CRM system or talking to data doesn't change people's behaviour.  So, leadership needs to take a different perspective on this and going, what is it we do now that lays the soil in the seeds for the numbers we need?   App, Website or Tool that Alan Absolutely Can't Live Without in His Business When asked about online resource that he can't live without in his business, Alan shared that right now ChatGPT. He thinks that we are negating its value in sales if we're using it incorrectly. So, he'll give you a context.  As salespeople, we need to be creative and optimistic, and we're not fans of admin. So, the good news for sales professionals is a lot of our admin is going to be replaced by technology, but that's going to leave a lot of sales professionals wanting because what do you do with the time that you used to spend putting your data. But he really leverages the tool to shorten his learning curve, understanding a customer, understanding what the challenges are, understanding key things. It's a tool to summarize, it doesn't replace him as it shouldn't, it enhances him.  And he was listening to one of Yanique's earlier podcasts, you talk about the human-to-human connection, and there's this thing now where we talk about human-to-human selling. And he's like, well, if you think human to human selling is new, then you haven't been around for millennia, because that's what it is. It's a human-to-human task enhanced by technology. But right now, if he talks about probably 60% to 70% of his time is given back to him because he knows to leverage ChatGPT.   Books that Have Had the Biggest Impact on Alan When asked about books that have had an impact, Alan shared that that's a tough question with all the books he read, but he's going to give one that he always recommends. The first one is called The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness by Jeff Olson, and the premise of the book is that simple disciplines practiced consistently over time, lead to a life of greatness, and simple errors in judgment made consistently over time, lead to a life of blame. There's no Hollywood moment, there's not one big movement, they're just simple disciplines. Look at any leader, any sports hero, any person who succeeds in their profession, they practice the disciplines. So, there's definitely one that guides his life.  And then the other one is a book called The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller, and it's really about forgetting this construct of work life balance and finding out what's the one thing I can do such that by doing everything else is easier or unnecessary. And it talks about this work life counterbalance, and how you just keep the things that matter, you don't make them extreme fluctuations and the things that don't matter can be extreme. You can be heavily buried in a work project for three months, but during that time, don't forget your health, your family time, the things that matter. Just tone it down a bit, not all the way down. Those are two books, he'd say, personally, really drove him.  As a business professional, recently read that 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan, wonderful resource for anyone that's listening, that is an entrepreneur or business owner, 10x Is Easier Than 2x.   What Alan is Really Excited About Now! Me: Now, Alan, could you also share with us what's the one thing that's going on in your life right now that you are really excited about, either something you're working on to develop yourself or your people.   When asked about something that he's excited about, Alan shared that he's recently moved to a smaller coastal towns that's been really good for him personally, but the big thing happening for him business wise, is there's a very large global brand that they've managed to secure that's 10x'ing our business, which is a plan they had based on that book that he's read, and starting to see how that effort, energy and focus is paying off, is really rewarding. When you read a lot of books, you can get sometimes caught up in the story and not in the action.  And what's really great to see, in a proud moment for their business, is now really starting to take on some recognized global brands who are looking at effectively three guys from South Africa and saying, “We want to partner with you to do this.” So, it's a proud moment that's come, your overnight success is the longest night of your life.  But really what it's been powerful is seeing the practices that they put in place now starting to bear fruit. And when you say, take care of the customers, the number takes care itself, it's actually quite prolific, how?  And you know this, he's preaching to the converted, but when you understand that the only thing that matters is how customers experience you, then everything else becomes a lot easier, because their ability to grow is because they just have a track record where they phone a customer, and they love what they've done with them. And that doesn't mean it's easy to scale, it's still hard to scale. But he thinks that'd be the big thing right now, is seeing how by applying certain principles, you can stretch your own mindset, stretch your own goals, stretch your own vision for your business, and really start to play where you always believed you can.   Where can listeners find Alan online? LinkedIn – Alan Versteeg   Quote or Saying that During Times of Adversity Alan Uses When asked about a quote or saying that he tends to revert to, Alan shared that he has quite a few, but one of his favourites, because of its depth is, “How you do anything, is how you do everything.” And the reason that's so important is it's easy to be in a good mood when times are good, it's easy to be of a good character when times are good, it's easy to be a pleasant person when times are good, but when things are challenging, that's where your character gets tested.   And how you do anything, is how you do everything. And he says to leaders all the time, Richard Branson said it so well, “The best way to take care of your customers is to take care of your employees.” Because the minute you take care of the employees, the customers feel that. And it's because how you do anything, is how you do everything.  You can't be polite to your customers but rude to the person waiting at you at a restaurant or trying to help you at the airport. Airports are so fascinating because everyone complains to people who are really just trying to get you somewhere safely and within strict guidelines that people, they don't treat people well.  And he believes that how you do anything, is how you do everything. And in challenging times, that tests you, can I remain of good spirit? Can I remain a good demeanor? Can I remain patient as a person when things are difficult? Can I maintain my faith?  Because it's easy to maintain my faith when things are great, it's difficult when you're in the lion's den, and that's for him, a quote that just guides him and says, just remember, they still shape your character, this is a test of your character and a bad day for the ego, is a beautiful day for the soul. It's time to grow.   Me: Well, thank you, Alan, so much for hopping on this podcast and sharing all of these great insights with us. It was very insightful to understand your perspective as it relates to sales and customer service, and to reinforce a lot of what we do talk about on this podcast, Navigating the Customer Experience as it relates to ensuring that the customer experience is not just managed effectively on the outside, but it needs to start on the inside. And you said it beautifully when you gave Richard Branson's quote that if you take care of your people on the inside, and they'll definitely take care of your customers on the outside. So, I think it was a really great conversation and I just really wanted to extend our deepest gratitude for your participation in our conversation today.   Alan shared an extended thanks to Yanique and the work she's doing in this space. One of the things that he definitely picks up in everything Yanique shared, the customer experience is not a thing, it's a culture and when we actually realize this, everything becomes easier, because it seems obvious, it does take a lot of work, as you know, it's a profession. But when companies understand it, the only reason we exist is to create value for customers, then the customer experience is the report card. So, thank you so much for the work you're doing in this space and for having him on the show.   Please connect with us on X @navigatingcx and also join our Private Facebook Community – Navigating the Customer Experience.    Links •    You're Born an Original, Don't Die a Copy by John Mason •    Selling With Noble Purpose: How to Drive Revenue and Do Work That Makes You Proud by Lisa Earle McLeod •    To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others by Daniel H. Pink •    The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness by Jeff Olson •    The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller •    10x Is Better Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan   The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience Grab the Freebie on Our Website – TOP 10 Online Business Resources for Small Business Owners  Do you want to pivot your online customer experience and build loyalty - get a copy of “The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience.” The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience provides 26 easy to follow steps and techniques that helps your business to achieve success and build brand loyalty. This Guide to Limitless, Happy and Loyal Customers will help you to strengthen your service delivery, enhance your knowledge and appreciation of the customer experience and provide tips and practical strategies that you can start implementing immediately! 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