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On today's episode of Changing Gears, Kat is joined by Erin Daly and Paul Hooker. Erin and Paul are both pilots based out of Phoenix, Arizona. They have grown a big Instagram following as they document their travels and experiences on social media. Kat was able to go and visit with them just a few months ago, and they recollect their time together as well as get into the nitty gritty on how to get your pilot's license. Turns out it's not that scary! Big thanks to Citizen for making this episode possible. As some of you may know, Citizen celebrated 35 years of the Promaster line this year and these watches were created to meet the demands of professionals active in the most challenging environments in the air, land, or sea. Super fitting for folks like Erin & Paul. Check out the new Special Edition Promaster x Sikorsky S-92 that was produced in collaboration with the American aircraft manufacturer and has become Paul's new daily wearer. We hope you like this new podcast format and really appreciate all the listeners! Kat has some awesome interviews in the works for those of you that love gear! To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.If there's a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at info@wornandwound.com, and we'll put your question in the queue.ADVERTISEMENT Show Notes Erin & Pauls InstagramPaul's Wrist Check: Citizen Promaster Sikorsky Erin's Wrist Check: Citizen Promaster Dive 37mmEnthusiast Spotlight with Erin & Paul
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https://atravelpath.com/ Hey Pathfinders! Today's episode felt like a 2-for-1since we got a dose of both Travel Nursing AND Van Conversions. Dakota and Courtney are a young couple who “chase big dreams trying to make it happen.” In this inspiring episode you'll hear all about: Travel Nursing How to get started, how long the process takes, how long you can work an assignment for, and so on. Courtney shares how travel nursing can be quite nerve-wracking at first, but as you become familiar with the process, things get easier. Where to Stay With travel nursing, there are several options available for places to stay. Dakota and Courtney share their experiences at many of them and tell us what they prefer. We also get into detail about why you need to have a paper trail and pay some sort of rent wherever you end up. Van Conversions Along with travel nursing, Dakota and Courtney have (nearly) completed two van builds. The beauty of this episode is that we got to ask them why they sold their first one, and what they are doing differently with this next built. Plus, hear about how it took them over 9 MONTHS to receive the first van they ordered. Costs Dakota and Courtney give us very detailed numbers on how much BOTH of their van builds cost as well as sharing tips on how you can start saving money. They also share their thoughts on how much someone might want to have saved up before traveling. Chapters · 00:00 Intro · 02:30 What is the process of getting into Travel Nursing? · 07:15 Travel Nure pay and stipends · 12:30 How are you finding places to stay? · 15:30 Working with Aya Healthcare · 16:15 Can you negotiate your terms? · 20:30 What was the process of acquiring your van? · 28:30 How did you know what material to buy for your van? · 29:30 Why did you sell your first van? · 32:00 What are you doing differently with your current van build? · 34:45 What mistakes did you make with your van build? · 38:15 How long did each van build take? · 40:15 What has been your coolest travel experience? · 43:00 How much money should you have saved up before traveling? · 45:15 How much did your van builds cost? · 46:45 How can someone get started? · 49:45 What YouTube channels helped with your van build? Dakota and Courtney on Social · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kodaandcourt/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kodaandcourt Nursing: · Aya Healthcare: https://www.ayahealthcare.com/ · GSA.gov: https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates · Regarding if your RV loan counts as a payment, I couldn't find much information besides this forum, so take it for what it is worth and do your own research: https://www.reddit.com/r/TravelNursing/comments/13rjt3n/rv_travel_nursing/ Stays · The hospital Courtney started at: https://www.evanhospital.com/ · Furnished Finders: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/ · Where they Stayed: https://www.facebook.com/TheDeLongVillage/ Van Build Resources · Explorist.life: https://explorist.life/ · Far Out Ride: https://faroutride.com/ Their Two Vans: · Ram ProMaster 136 · Ram ProMaster 159 Channels · Jimmy and Natalie: https://www.youtube.com/@JimmyandNatalie · Wild by the Mile: https://www.youtube.com/@WildbytheMile Past Episodes Mentioned: Episode 1 with Dylan: https://atravelpath.com/how-to-be-a-digital-nomad/ Episode 13 with Jason and Laura: https://atravelpath.com/road-trip-with-kids/ Most Popular Blogs: · Most Popular Travel Hacks: https://atravelpath.com/money-saving-travel-tips/ · Travel Gear: https://atravelpath.com/travel-gear/ · How to Budget For Gas on a Road Trip: https://atravelpath.com/how-to-budget-for-gas-for-a-road-trip/ · Our Favorite RV Upgrades: https://atravelpath.com/rv-upgrades/ · How Much We Made Renting Our RV: https://atravelpath.com/renting-camper-van/ · Never Run Out of Gas on a Road Trip: https://atravelpath.com/road-trip-tip/ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/rocky-mountains *All content from atravelpath.com, including but not limited to The Travel Path Podcast and social media platforms, is designed to share general information. We are not experts and the information is not designed to serve as legal, financial, or tax advice. Always do your own research and due diligence before making a decision. Transcript Host: Dakota and Courtney, welcome to the Travel Path Podcast! Guest: Hey. Host: So you're on Instagram as @KotaandCourt, documenting your travels across 25 states so far, and we're really excited to finally have a travel nurse on the show. You've completed one and are on your second van build, so I can already tell there's going to be a lot of information to uncover with this podcast. But why don't we first start by having you share a little about yourselves? Guest: Well, we're just two kids from small towns in Missouri. I'm from a little town called Nevada, Missouri, and she's from Shell City, Missouri. She graduated with, like, 13 kids, so very small. Yeah, so not too much. I mean, had 35 cars and I'm 25 years old, so do a lot of that kind of stuff and just, you know, chase big dreams and try to make them happen. Yeah, that's it. Host: And travel while you can. So I'm sure those 25 you've had are going to help or have helped out with your van conversion. Um, so we'll definitely get into the van conversion later on in the show. I do want to get into travel nursing. If you've been paying attention to the podcast recently, we've had a few people mention travel nursing. So we're finally able to talk about it and bring it up here. So tell us about that. So obviously with travel nursing, you get your degree in nursing, you find a job with nursing somewhere, and then at some point, the idea of travel nursing comes to your mind. So what's that process of actually getting into nursing? Guest: Oh gosh, um, it's honestly kind of difficult. It's not difficult, but it's a big process. You have to find, um, sometimes it's, for me especially, it was hard trying to find, like, the right company. Um, you hear good things and bad things, um, obviously with everybody. So I kind of just picked a popular one. I'm with a healthcare. You basically, like, sign yourself up, so it's kind of like a job, um, application. You sign yourself up, you get a recruiter, and then they kind of just, like, help guide you through the process. Um, you have to fill out a bunch of tax forms, go get, like, physicals and labs drawn, um, basically do a bunch of requirements, like a huge checklist they have. And then, you know, obviously, there's a shortage of nurses everywhere, so you can really pick wherever you want to go, which is really cool. You can go to, um, you know, Alaska, Florida. Um, there are even some nursing companies that will allow you to go to, like, Mexico and Canada, like over, like, international travel nursing. So the process is difficult, but once you actually, um, you know, talk to a recruiter and talk to your people, um, it's a fairly simple process. So, um, you know, definitely, if you're trying to be a travel nurse, you know, I'd suggest to anybody. It's really nerve-wracking though, but they need travel nurses pretty, I mean, they want to do anything they can to get you in there, so they work with you pretty well. Host: Yeah, yeah, so difficult but simple is what it sounded like. In terms of the time frame, how long are we talking between actually getting approved for travel nursing? Guest: Oh gosh, you have to have your experience first, yeah. You have to, so, technically, for travel nursing, they really recommend you to have one to two years of experience just because when you get assigned to a job, you really only have like one day of training. So, like, you're just expected to know, like, all of these things, and, you know, if you don't, if you just go kind of blind, you know, it can be a disaster. Um, sometimes still is, you know, just 'cause every hospital is different. But I would say probably, I don't know, I started looking, I'd say around April or May, so I'd say maybe two to three months. It kind of just depends on how, you know, it's kind of like a you-driven thing too, you know, and how bad you want it. We kind of were just like, I don't really know if we want to do this, but I'll just go ahead and, you know, sign up and get all my ducks in a row, and then if we become more interested, we can go from there. So I'd say probably two to three months. I had to put in my two weeks, um, my two weeks at my previous job, and then, you know, find a job there. Um, in Pennsylvania was my first assignment, but it's pretty easy afterwards, though, yeah. Super easy, you have connections, you have about four different people who help you get like an experience specialist, you get your recruiter who really just helps you with, um, finding a job. You just have all different kinds of help with, but afterwards, after you get like your first job, then it's a lot easier. So it's like you can pretty much line up a job right after the next one if you want, as long as you have time to get there. So like she quit her last job, we had a week off, and I think it was like two weeks until she started her next contract, so she already signed one while she was working. Yeah, so you can sign with, you know, whatever company or whoever after you kind of get in it, just basically getting, getting your foot in the door, getting a reputation, and then you're able to kind of move wherever you want to go. Host: You mentioned one day of training. That sounds crazy to me because I've been in hospitals where it seems like it would take a week just to figure out where to go, and you can get lost in some of these places. So that means you're showing up at this job for the first time, you're like maybe like a mini orientation training, getting to know everybody, and then you're kind of fed to the wolves and you're travel nursing and you're doing nursing. Guest: Yeah, yeah, it's, yeah, it's crazy. The knowledge has to be, um, you know, you just, you kind of just have to go in headfirst. Um, even now, I will say that I still, you know, sometimes don't know where everything's at or even like hospital policies, everything's different. So, you know, just don't be afraid to ask questions, definitely. Um, is my thing, but yeah, just one day of training and you are on your own. Host: Wow. I would imagine that one day of training, obviously, it's a little bit more difficult to maneuver, and that comes with what we've heard is with travel nursing, there's higher pay rates, and there's the travel sties. Is that still the case today? Guest: Yes, right, or they're not as high as they used to be. No, definitely not. During COVID, nurses were making a lot of money. Stipends are... I would say that, I mean, even for me, just going from just a low-paying nursing job in drop-in Missouri to now, I say that stipends are really good for me, but if you talk to the next person, they're like, "Oh, this sucks." You know, it's a pretty controversial space because some people will say it's good money, and other people say, "Oh, well, you shouldn't accept a job for lower than this rate," and people get kind of agitated. But the stipends are really what make it worth doing the travel nursing. Yeah, so I mean, the hourly rate has an effect, but the stipends really make it worth it. Yeah, so basically, like, travel nurses get paid, like, a really low hourly rate. Like, if you would know, you would just have to be mind blown. But they get paid a super low hourly rate so that way they can max out your stipends, which are tax-free. So in the end, like, you end up making more money. Sometimes you have to negotiate for those. You have to kind of watch out. And I mean, if you get a good recruiter, they'd be pretty good with you. But you can get on a website like gsa.gov, I think, and it'll tell you kind of what the stipends are in the area that you're at and stuff. We kind of dove into it head first, kind of like buying a car. It's kind of confusing when you first get into it. We didn't really know what we were doing. We dove head first and we didn't realize, you know, you have to do certain things to get, you know, the tax-free stipends. So it's for housing and what stipends are for. And you're supposed to duplicate expenses to get those stipends. So essentially, you're supposed to pay rent back where you are from, like your permanent tax home, right? So you have to have, like, a tax home. And you can look up the requirements for a tax home. And then you also are supposed to be paying rent somewhere else. So like where you're traveling to as a nurse. And those can be, like, shared housing. But you have to be paying, like, both at the same time. So like for us, now that we're getting ready to be in a van, whenever we're traveling somewhere, we have to stay at a campground because that'll be our rent. Host: Okay, so there's no way around just boondocking the whole entire time. They want to see some sort of rent payment at the campsite. Guest: Yeah, you have to have a paper trail to show. I mean, now there are people that don't do it, you know, and they say, "Oh, I've never been caught." But I mean, if you get audited by the IRS, you're gonna owe some big money back. Host: Well, that's a really good tip you bring up, and I'm glad you bring that up about how you have to actually hunker down in a campsite and have proof of spending money on rent somewhere. 'Cause I have two sisters, one of them actually travel nurses. Both of them are nurses. We talked about before the podcast, one of them did travel nurse and the other one was, has been thinking about it. But I kind of told her, "Yeah, just get a van, get a dog, and just, you know, drive and boondock." But so they do want to see some source of income. So if you're listening to this, Jess or Chloe, make sure you're doing that. Guest: Yeah, and we didn't have any idea. They just asked her where she worked at and where she was from, where we lived at, and they said, "Oh, well, you qualify for the stipends." And they kind of had a sign the paperwork and we had no idea. I think I found like a video, like on Facebook Reels or TikTok or something. I was like, "Hey, do you know about this?" And he's like, "What?" Yeah, so we had, so I had to do a lot of research on it and try to figure it out and, you know, it all worked and had to talk to an accountant, really confused. And this was the first time really we had even done anything like that. So we were like, "We don't even know what to do." Host: Yeah, no, it's smart to do that. And I'm sure that might vary a little bit depending on your contracts. Do you know if, so I know you built out your van, so I don't think you owe anything on your van? Guest: Yeah, we do. We financed the van. So we, for the, we, we financed the van. Host: So I guess my next question was going to be if, if, like, you had a payment on your van or a camper, if that would count as rent. I'm not sure. Do you know if they would consider that? Guest: I don't think so because, um, one of the people that we were, I mean, it is a good question. I'm not, I'm not for sure, so don't quote me. But, um, the person that we were kind of following off of, um, I believe they had theirs, uh, they had an RV, like a fifth wheel, and I believe, leased or not leased, but they had a lien on it or a loan, whatever you want to call it. I believe they still had to stay at a campground. Now, I mean, that is a good question. I'd have to look into that because I wonder about that. Host: For sure. And if we can dig that up, I'll put a link in the show notes. So you talked about, I know your long-term play, you have your second van almost built and that's where you're going to be living in while you're travel nursing in the future moving forward. But right now you're signing these three to four-month kind of midterm leases, so they can be tricky to find, at least that's fully furnished. So how are you finding places to stay? Guest: We go off, there's a lot of different places. But for my first one, we went off of Furnish Finders. So it's just like an Airbnb or like a Verbo for nurses or just any traveling professional. So it doesn't have to be a nurse, but they're marketed towards, you know, people that have, you know, like, I guess, could be like a welder or a nurse or, you know, anybody that works odd hours. Guest: Yeah, we actually were on the other side of that coin. We have a couple rental properties, and we've rented two with Furnish Finders, travel nurses. We, we had like poets and authors who just come for like those shorter periods, yeah. But it is marketed towards travel nurses. Host: Yeah, yeah, yeah, that's what that's what we use. Um, we looked at all avenues. We found Furnish Finders was cheaper than like Verbo, Airbnb, or even like we looked at hotels too, and it was just like thrown out of the picture because that's ridiculous. Um, from the time she decided she was going to do travel nursing, I think it was like two weeks before she signed her first contract, then we were like moving, yeah. And so we packed all our stuff in the back of a Jeep, and we hours away headed out to Pennsylvania. So it was a, was quite a ways. It seems like a lot of the travel nurses that she works with are just from around the area. So like right now, she's in, seems like a lot of people from Kansas. When she was in Pennsylvania, seemed like a lot, yeah. And they were like, "Oh my gosh, you're all the way from Missouri." And, you know, like I have an accent, and they're like, "Where are you from? We know you're from somewhere not around here." Host: How far in advance have you found, so I would imagine you secure the contract many months in advance. But in terms of actually booking a place to stay, how far in advance are you planning that? Guest: I mean, from your first one, it was like two weeks. We started looking, and it was like within two weeks, we were up there at a place. Host: I would imagine does your travel agent help out with that at all in terms of finding places to go? Guest: Yes, they offer, but I was already like halfway to finding a house before they were like, "Hey, you know, we'll help you if you need it." And I'm like, "That's great," but yeah, a lot of people do use, you know, their people assigned to help to do that. But I, I was so excited about my first assignment. I was just like, I had a house found, like, all these things before somebody even messaged me, and they were like, "Hey, do you need help finding a home?" I was like, "I already have one. I've already, you know, put a deposit down." They're like, "Oh, okay, well, never mind then." That first one we went, what was the population of that town? Like 80 people, something like that, in a very tiny Amish town. Host: Get to see all sorts of places. And if you end up at a place you don't like that much, you're only there for like three, four months, so you can find another place. You mentioned you're working with Aya, and does that in terms of finding other places to go, are you limited to like hospitals that they own, or how does that work? Guest: Nope, so every travel company is different. I just, A, is, I don't know, they're really popular, I guess you could say, like among travel nurses. So like, certain hospitals will have contracts with these travel companies, so A has a lot. But for say like, if you go to a different travel company, you know, they may be hiring at like these certain hospitals that don't have contracts with A. So it's different, but A holds a lot of contracts with a lot of hospitals. So I just went with them. Host: And then how flexible in terms of how long do you want to stay somewhere for? If you want to stay there for like two months, four months, six months, are you able to kind of negotiate that? And then also like your actual hours, if you're working nights, days, how many hours a week, is that all negotiable? Guest: Yep, so whenever you go to sign up for a job, it will tell you like whether it's a day shift or a night shift job. So I'm a day shift, so I work 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., usually 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. So I really am like a 13, 14-hour shifter. And then as far as like staying at that job for however long, you can actually stay up to a travel assignment for 364 days. You just can't work a full year because if you do, say like, I'm working in Topeka right now, I can stay there for 364 days. But if I stay there that 365th day, it's considered my tax home now, so it just kind of messes up a whole bunch of things. So you can extend at a job, you just let your recruiter know. Usually, they'll message you first and be like, "Hey, are you liking your assignment? Do you want to extend?" And I actually have accepted an extension in Topeka. So I'm there until April 27th. And then from there, if you decide to work the whole 364, all you have to do by law is take 30 days off, and then you can go right back to that same job for another year or 36. I think they cap it. Like, I think you can only do that for two years. There's, there's, I don't know exactly what it is. It's complicated, but there are a lot of like, logistical or maybe it's not logistical, but it's requirements. So you can only do things, I think, in certain states for so long, and every state is different, every state has different, yeah. I think that there's like, make it confusing. Yeah, yeah. But it seems to be that the most common are like 13-week contracts, and then there are some that are what, what's the other one, like eight? Yeah, they do, you can do four weeks if they're like a crisis job, which means that they just need you right away. You can go and sign for a four-week contract. And where you can go, usually the average is 13 to 26 weeks, so that's what I did on my first assignment. And now I'm at six weeks now on my second assignment. Host: Yeah, I can definitely agree with that. A lot of options to extend. On the landlord side, we made it a point to ask our when we're hosting travel nurses if they're going to extend because we've had several times now where, like, we've gotten a booking after that lease is up but then they'll tell us, "Hey, can I extend?" And, like, oh, sorry, we just booked somebody else. So now we're actually actively asking like, hey, are you looking to extend? And then we'll do that because that does happen more often than not, when travel nurses in particular, they'll extend their stay. Guest: Yeah, that, that's what our um, our landlord in Pennsylvania did. She like, about halfway through, she said, "Hey, you know, just going to post this up, you know, on Furnish Finders. So just wondering, you know, can I, can I show it to people and post it? Or are you guys planning to extend?" So yeah, that's, it is good that she asked. Host: Yeah, for sure. Guest: And your first assignment was a really good one for like, anybody that would want to try to get into it. I mean, if they were looking into like trying to just get their foot in the door and try it out and see if they liked it, I mean, she worked in a hospital in, um, what was it, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania? It's called Evangelical Community Hospital, a small little Community Hospital like 220 beds, pretty easy, tiny. And we stayed at a place called The Dong Village, and the landlords there were wonderful. I mean, and so like if you are looking into it and you're trying to just kind of find something that, you know, is good, know that, it's going to, not it's not going to be hard right off the bat, you're not going to be thrown to the wolves, like some of the other stuff. That's a good, you know, um, that's how we started or how she started, not me. Host: Well, awesome guys. I think this was a really informative segment on getting into travel nursing. And I think it would be really cool to have you guys back on once you have your van up and mobile and you're actually travel nursing with your van to talk about how you guys are finding places to stay, how you've been acclimating to that lifestyle. But speaking of that, like I mentioned before, you guys have done not one but you're working on your second van conversion. So we can dig into that a little bit now. Before we talk about the actual build, I know you ran into a little bit of trouble actually acquiring the van. So what was that process like just getting your hands on the van? Guest: Yeah, so I mean, we started the idea I think like four or five years ago that we wanted to do van life. And we were just, I mean, we're really, really young. I remember telling all my family at Christmas time that we wanted to live in a van. They all thought we were crazy. And so, so it took us a while after that to kind of, she had to graduate nursing school to be able to do that. We actually moved out, got an apartment because we lived with my parents until she was done with nursing school. We got an apartment, and we lived in an apartment for six months, and we decided we just were looking at the cost of what it was, you know, adding up to be. We didn't own the place, we kind of wanted to do something else. And I made a joke one night that we could move back in with my parents, and that we could save a ton of money and potentially do van life. And so, you know, it led into more serious conversation. We talked to my parents again, and of course, my parents, they're, you know, really chill, and they agreed, and they said, "Yeah, come on back." And so we moved back in with them, and we started working towards saving up to buy a van, which was kind of tough because she was a, she was a new nurse. I mean, anybody that works at a school tell you that the pay there is pretty low. So we moved back in with them, we started saving up, and we decided we were going to put a deposit down on one. It was, it was hard finding, oh my gosh, try to find, we, we decided we were going to try to get one, and we called, I don't know, probably 50 dealerships across the nation. We didn't really care where it was, we thought, well, we were going to drive anywhere, yeah, we would fly in or drive or do whatever it took. We called like 50 dealerships, you couldn't find them. Host: Did you have like a specific van you wanted, or were you open to any type of? Guest: So we wanted a ProMaster because of the cost. I mean, it's cheap. I think that there are better options if you have the budget for them, you know, that's just my personal opinion. A lot of people like, you know, there's Mercedes, there's Ford Transit, but we decided on ProMaster. And so anything that we found during that time, it was, you know, in the height of the pandemic, they had a called a market adjustment where they marked them up about 15 to 20,000. So it was crazy because you could order one, and we found a dealership in Arizona and they were going to order us one for MSRP. And we were initially told that it would take three or four months and we would have the van. And so we thought, well, that work. Ecstatic, we're like, oh yeah, that's great. And so I had just paid off my car the day before, and we didn't have any money. And the lady at the dealership said, "Orders will be closing any time now because they're going to start retooling for the next year." Luckily, I went to my mom for the second time in my life to borrow some money, and she loaned us a little bit of money to put a down payment on it. And that was stressful, and luckily, I got her paid back within two weeks. And so we put the down payment on, and we started buying stuff, trying to, yeah, accumulate all we would need for the van build. I sold the car that I had, that I paid off, and that kind of gave us the money to put towards the van. So we were going to finance the van and just use the money that I had from the car to buy all the stuff for it. We bought a lot of stuff. I think we bought like $10,000 worth of stuff before we even had the, yeah, and so we were waiting and waiting and waiting, and they were like, oh well, it's gonna come next month, oh, it's gonna come next month, it's gonna come next month. And it just started to get to the point where we were nine months in, and they kept saying it, and we didn't know, you know, we didn't know how long it was going to be um so we got really discouraged and I mean I'm really bad about it I I buy and sell vehicles all the time when I get bored and I think it's hard for me to kind of like stay on one thing so my mind was kind of racing on what else we could do and we just decided that we would sell all the stuff and any of the money that we made back from that we put towards you know another vehicle and we were just going to make it really fast so we bought another Mustang we canceled our order and um we had that Mustang for two months and we rolled across the dealership in town and they had a we had ordered a 159 ProMaster and um there was a 136 sitting on the lot of a local dealership and you couldn't hardly find them at the time so um we went and looked in the windows and I said we could really do this uh you know we can we can figure it out we could make this happen and so we looked in it the next day I went and test drove it and the next day after that I had a check in hand from the bank we purchased it the day after that I had contacted a dealership in Oklahoma that bought one of my friends cars and they said yeah we'll buy it so I took it down there and they bought it off of me and we started building our um our first van we had to buy it all over again so we bought all the stuff. Host: That's incredible. So sold your car, ordered a van, ordered all the parts and material for the van, waited 9 months, didn't come in, sold the material, bought another car, and then you found that exact van you wanted for sale two months later and picked and then swapped them out. That's crazy. And I'm glad you bring that up because that's something a lot of people probably won't even consider when they're going to do a van build is actually it might take upwards of a year to actually get the van itself. And you, I know you mentioned you're constantly doing different things but also another thing you guys were excited, you had all this stuff, these parts lying around, you probably had coming up with designs and things you wanted to do and that probably made it more painful having to continue to wait and get the update, another month, another month. So, wow, I can say it's definitely dedication, the fact that you guys stuck it out and ended up finally getting your van. But that's crazy. Is that something you've seen? I know that was during COVID, right? So that's when materials and supplies were crazy. Has that tamed and kind of slowed down? Can it be easier to get one of those vans now, I would imagine? Guest: Yeah, we just drove by one on the way here, like, to this podcast. We were at a sister's house and just right down the road there's just, we're like, "Hey, look, there's one just sitting out front." And they actually had one in the back, too. So much easier. Yeah, I think the biggest struggle, though, with the whole thing was also watching, like, you know, I think that it's, you know, a lot of the people that do van life don't do it forever. I think that's like an important thing to know when you're getting into it, is that like most people don't do it forever and a lot of people get burnt out with it. There are some people that don't. Kind of got to know what you're wanting out of it. But like when we had all our stuff, I mean, we started buying stuff and looking into doing things, it was a little over a year before that. And so some of the people that we had met and made friends with and we were excited to do it, we watched them build their vans, they had already sold their stuff, too. But as far as like getting ahold of vans, uh, yeah, it's a lot easier now. I think that, I think that the wait times can still be somewhat long depending on where you order it from. On the second van, we just rolled into town, there was one on the lot. And it's kind of crazy because the car market has dropped tremendously. I mean, it fell on spas really. So we looked at our van, it was, uh, 30, 39,000. And when we came back just a few weeks later after she finished her assignment, it dropped all the way down to like 33. So I, it was, it was within a matter of like four to six weeks, the market's definitely changing. Host: Those inflated prices are finally coming down. I was curious, you bought, so you bought parts and material for the van, how did you know what to buy? Are there like websites or kits you can buy that are custom for like specific van frames? Or how'd you go about doing that? Guest: Yeah, so a lot of the stuff we bought, um, at the beginning was like electrical stuff, we knew we were going to need that. Um, there are websites. We follow a lot of um, schematics from uh, Far Out Ride is one of the websites. There's another one that does sell more of like kits, um, Explorist.life. I think is what it's called, his Nate Yarbrough. Um, and I mean, he's got a ton of information. You can buy schematics on there. Um, and I've referenced those. I haven't bought any from it. Um, but yeah, we just kind of started sizing up our electrical system, and we went with some of the more expensive components. On our first one, we bought a bunch of Victron stuff, and you know, the wiring, the wire itself can be expensive as well. And then just little stuff that we wanted in it. So we didn't buy any like wood, most of it was just, you know, things you would need to get started. Um, and I don't, I don't even know what all we spent. I mean, we spent a bunch of money on a lot of stuff. I think mostly it was electrical though. Host: So obviously, so you ended up selling that first van that you converted. Why did you end up selling it? Guest: Well, it was just really, we found out really fast that when we started it, it was just the two of us and we didn't really, I didn't want a dog, but we ended up with one. And so, and I love him to death. I was never an animal person. We went into a place, my sister was looking at a dog, and my parents wanted to go look at the dogs, and we went in there, and there was this little dog in there, and we just fell in love with him. And now I'm an animal person. So, but found out it was just, it got really tight, really fast with two people and a dog. And then the other thing was, is that we didn't put an air conditioner in it. And so, really hot, a lot of people say, you know, I've heard a lot of people say that they can get by with just two fans, you know, you don't need to spend the money on the air conditioner, and that's great if you can chase the weather and stuff. But we live in the Midwest, and it gets really hot, really hot. And so, by the time we had finished that van, I think we kind of knew we were in trouble because it was just really hot. I mean, we couldn't even barely finish it because we were so hot. It was, you know, it'd be like 80 degrees, 85 degrees outside, and it'd be over 100 degrees in the van. And, you know, you could have the fans on and it'd still be like 96. We just got to thinking, she wanted to do travel nursing and if she needed to take a job in like Arizona or something in the heat of the summer, we needed to be able to, you know, go there and live comfortably. We also needed something that would keep our dog safe as well. And so, we ultimately decided to sell it because we would have needed to upgrade our electrical system, we would have needed, you know, tear out a lot of the ceiling, and at that point, we were just kind of over it. We were just done with building, it took a long time and all of our friends that we had met were like done, so we were just like, we don't, you know, we just, we're done with it too, we were discouraged. So, we just decided to sell it, um we posted up because she wanted to do travel nursing um she had already signed a contract by the time that we posted it for sale and a couple uh flew in from South Carolina and bought it for what we had in it so we didn't make any money off of it it was almost I mean it was like 95% finished and um so they got a good deal on it but uh we just knew we needed something different than that. Host: Well, at least despite the prices coming down, you didn't take a bath on it, so with the next van, you put the air conditioning in. Were there any other modifications you're doing with this one that you didn't do the first time? Guest: Yeah, I mean, we're not going to put a shower in this one. Sounds gross, yeah, but we're counting on is we'll try to stay at RV parks that have showers while she's on her contract. We tried to put one like a hidden shower, like a shower and a bench in our last van, and by the time you got the shower pan and then you set the toilet on top of the shower pan, it was like an awkward height, so the bench in there was really uncomfortable to sit on. Really wasn't needed. I mean, you've got Planet Fitness, you've got truck stops, and my buddy is a trucker and he just, we pretty much have unlimited showers at truck stops when we need them, so that's nice. But we weighed out a lot of different options too on like whether we should go with a van. Crazy enough before we even bought this second van we thought we were gonna buy, we were gonna buy an Airstream. I bought a truck actually and I sold it within two days, it's crazy, but I bought a truck and sold it two days later because we decided we were gonna go do a van. So we weighed out the options and really for us a van was the most economical option. By the time you factor in like fuel mileage, so like, you know, there's the three big ones for us was like a class a camper, or RV I guess you call it, or like a pool behind. We looked into even doing like an ambulance, but we even looked at an ambulance New York or Pennsylvania somewhere, yeah, yeah. But by the time you spend fuel on those, it gets to be really expensive. I mean, a half-ton truck, it's like, you know, the older trucks like the one I had was gonna get like nine miles per gallon. A lot of the diesel stuff, it's just high maintenance costs, higher fuel costs, and I didn't know how to work on a diesel. That was a big one for us and so we didn't wanna terrify because if we break down on the road, you know, I'm at the mercy of a mechanic and diesel mechanics are very expensive. So the van just made sense for us, you know, you don't have to have insurance on two vehicles, you just have insurance on the van itself, you can drive wherever you need, now that, that can be a downfall, but we plan to get, like, it's like a dirt bike, a street legal dirt bike later on that we'll use, put a carrier on the back of the van as our secondary Transportation so we don't always have to take it. Host: Were there any mistakes you made with the first or the second build that you want to share that could potentially save a future listener some trouble? Guest: Oh gosh, don't overcomplicate it. Yeah, I mean, I was going to say, he knows more about that stuff, I'm kind of just, if you had anything to add, go ahead, but I mean, I think in our first one, we just tried to really pack everything in. We wanted a shower, we wanted, you know, a toilet, we wanted, you know, a kitchen area and stuff. I think that you really find out a lot of stuff when you take your first trip in it. I mean, if you have the money, I know that some people don't have a huge budget to do a van, somebody I'd mentioned this before and somebody said, well, I'd rather take the money that I would use to rent a van, van, and just put it towards my build. But if you have the money to rent a van, I would definitely recommend renting one out and kind of seeing what you use and what you don't, how you like the layout and how you don't, because I think from the first trip that we took, and ours was put together, we realized a lot of things, like our cabinets were really close to our bench and so it made it difficult underneath the sink because we had two cabinets that opened out where you have to be in between them because there wasn't enough room to get past so you were leaning over the cabinet or you had to, you know, wed yourself in there open them up. So there's just a lot of things that you don't think about. Another one was like the shower situation. We thought we were going to put a shower in this one too, our second conversion and we just ultimately decided that we wanted to open feel, we didn't want to feel like we were closed in like our first one, our first van was pretty small was a 136, we've got a 159 now and we just wanted to keep the open feel. Like I said, a lot of the campgrounds have showers, there's a lot of other options, I mean, it just depends on what's important to you. So you know, really think it out, look at other people, ask questions if you can, the best thing you can do is, you know, rent an in or even if you buy one, uh, just try to take a trip in it, you need a lot less than you really think you do. Host: I think you're totally right about the fact that it's, it's your lifestyle, it's going to revolve around what you're doing, like for example, if you're working at your van, you're boondocking all over the place, you're going to want probably a shower and have those facilities, but if you're travel nursing and you're kind of forced to stay at campgrounds, you're going to be using those facilities anyways so you don't necessarily need those in your van so there's a lot to consider before actually getting started there. Guest: Yeah, there's a lot of new tech too that is appealing to a lot of people. They're like, "Oh, I want to put this and this and this." So, like, I know, like, a hydronic floor is, like, I think it's hydronic heated floor is what they call it. A lot of people like to put those and they're... they're, to me, they're really complex and stuff. So, like, I don't... I don't need it, you know? It may be something for somebody else. But, you know, the simpler, in my opinion, the better, the less to go wrong, kind of figure it all out too. So, I feel like the heated floor is just one shake in the van away from that wire to come loose and then for it to just not work right. Host: Well, great, guys. This was a really deep dive into, I guess, not just one but two van builds. I think this is definitely helpful for a lot of people, not just with the build process but also expectations in terms of ordering and the timeline, the overall timeline. So, once you had it, I just want to ask one last question before we wrap up and transition. But how long did that first and second van build take once you actually had the van? Guest: So, our first one took us eight months. Um, we thought it would take us a lot less. We had originally planned on, like, three to four. Took us eight months. We did it in the middle of the winter too, so there were times we both had full-time jobs. Um, so, a lot of... I mean, we didn't work on it but a couple days on the weekends when I had off. It was kind of hard to get our schedules in line because there were sometimes where she would work on weekends and there's a lot of tasks that just require two people, you know, some of those long boards, trying to put them up on the ceiling or cut them. You know, I didn't have an outfeed table for a saw so I needed somebody to help me hold the boards up while I cut them. So, it was really kind of tough and we didn't work on it for like a month or two on our first one in the middle of winter just because it was so cold and the motivation was very low. Yeah, and you start... the end of it, I mean, towards the end of your first build can kind of be... I don't know, hard. I mean, you can kind of struggle just knowing how long it's taking you. Host: I definitely don't think people can underestimate the... I guess determination. I can't think of the word but resilience, I guess, in terms of, you know, the mindset of building it, kind of getting demotivated, realizing it's not necessarily the van for you but then, you know, continuing and being resilient and getting another one and doing it the way you want it. Guest: Yeah, it's... it was tough. Our second one's gone faster. We bought it in October. I don't... I didn't do the math off the top of my head but we're planning to have it done within the next, uh, nine weeks is the plan. Um, we're almost done. I mean, we're... we're on track to finish it. We got, you know, just a little bit stuff we got to make cabinets and, um, just, you know, little stuff add trim and and that kind of stuff. Host: But like I said you've already taken a few trips in it so it's drivable it's livable just kind of the finishing touches. We'll jump ahead a little bit. Um, what has been the coolest travel experience you guys have had so far? It could be with your van or not with your van. Guest: So, one of the coolest places we've taken our van, I think the one we enjoyed most was going to South Dakota, which... or, I... we took a couple, so that... I think that was like the first trip that we took when our van was almost completely finished and we met up actually with some friends through Instagram, which kind of sounds a little creepy but they ended up being really good friends. And we actually got to stay, like, on our first, I guess, like, BLM land I guess you say. Actually, we were in a forest. We stayed on BLM land though, so we got to, you know, like, actually, yeah, we did. We got to actually experience that versus, you know, just staying, you know, in a campground or like on the side of a street or something. It was like the full like van life experience. We stayed right on the edge of the badlands, so they have Wall Wall, South Dakota, I think is what it's called where Wall Drug is. A lot of people know what that is. It's like a big General Store. It's really popular, really cool. I mean, there's not, to me, there's not a bunch in South Dakota but the Badlands is kind of the biggest, you know, and that and Mount Rushmore. So, we went up there and that was... that was about the coolest that we got the experience in that and we stayed right on the edge. They had some BLM land. We woke up to cows scratching our head on the back of the van, go... I was breaking in our van, it was rocking back and forth, we weren't sure what was going on but it was awesome. Yeah, it was... it was a neat experience. I mean, we just got to hang out and it just makes you feel like you're living life really freely, like. Host: That's something I wanted to wake up to, like, just seeing bison or cows or something like brushing up against the van. I would open up and look out and like they're not there yet but that's really cool. So, your van was like shaking cuz there was a cow brushing up against it? Guest: Yeah, the door hinges on the back, they kind of stick out on and it, they were doing it to like all like we were with, I don't know how many people were there but they were just going down the line like everybody there, I guess it was like a natural alarm, guess? Yeah, which it was wild. We were there for a couple nights and then we didn't see cows, we didn't even know there were cows there and all of a sudden, hundreds, and they were all around, we were surrounded by them. So, that's funny. Host: That's cool, that's a good experience, yeah. Alright guys, if you could have listened to this podcast when you were first starting out on your van life, your travel nurse journey, and there was a question that you wish I would have asked tonight that I didn't, what would that question be and how would you answer that now? Guest: Oh, that's a good one, the question. I don't know the answer to that one. Um, I think it... I think I would just be more interested in like, um, like budget, really. I mean, it's so... it's so hard because how much money do you need to have saved up for this? And, yeah, so like, really what people spend on gas, um, you know, that's a big one for me because it's so hard to know kind of what that is. Um, you know, how much you spend. And I know that's different for everyone but um, it's really tough to get like an understanding of what the budget will be like. Even now, we're not really sure what we're going to spend. We're planning to take four months off but we have really no idea what it's going to cost. We try to do some calculations on like how much we're going to drive and the gas prices in those areas and what it's going to be but really like, I think the budget is just the hardest part to know what it's like for somebody that's going to actually travel, not just sit in one place but like, really travels. Host: In terms of the budget, that's something that completely like blew our socks off was going cross country. We spent way more on fuel than we expected to. And one tip we learned, talking with Dylan in episode one, we actually have a blog post about this I'll link in the show notes, but you take your mileage and you add like a 50% buffer. So, you do your entire trip and add 50% to that because you'll be shocked at how much time and miles you spend driving back and forth, whether National Park Loops or, you know, back and forth of destinations. It was almost like for both of us 50% more than what that Google Maps itinerary told us. That was one good way and then of course, the price of gas varies. I think either way it's going to be more than you expect but if you can, you know, put as much of a buffer on that as you can. We actually had, uh, on episode 13 with, um, Lur and Jason, they were the only guest so far that paid that had money left over after the trip because they... they just anticipated out west to be super expensive, California and just really, really saved up for it and it ended up not being as much as they expected. But there are a few ways you can prepare but it is tough to nail down a price point in terms of budgeting for the van build. Did you have like a number, rough number on how much that cost to build out that you wanted to share? Guest: Yeah, so our first one, we bought our first van, um, it was a 136 ProMaster. It had about 60,000 miles on it and we bought that for $38,000 and we spent around $17,000 on the conversion. And I think that was more on the high side. We didn't really skimp on anything. I wanted, you know, nice materials. I wanted the cabinets to be made out of like, um, birch. Um, and so we probably spent more than I guess the average person. And then I think on the second one, we bought our van for $34,500. There was some kind of weird markups on there. I know that I said that it was marked down to like $33,000 but it was, it's kind of confusing, I guess you have to have like a trade-in and finance through them. It's, to me, it's like a dealership scam but we end up paying $34,500 for our van and I think we're going to have right around 20 grand in it and that's with an air conditioner, inverter, and two extra batteries. Yeah, we beefed up our electrical system a lot on this one so, you know, you may give or take a little bit. I would probably say anywhere from like 20 to 22. We haven't added it up yet but I think we're right in that range. Host: Nice, well thank you for sharing that. And then for someone who's listening to this podcast who wants to get into this kind of travel nursing, van life lifestyle but aren't quite there yet, what is one thing they can do today to get started? Guest: I mean really just cut out all the unnecessary stuff. Like that's the biggest way that we started saving for it was, you know, you can look at your expenses and cut out a lot. I mean, you... you list it all out, um, get rid of unnecessary subscriptions. I mean, heck, even like, um, your vehicle insurance, I mean a lot of people overpay for vehicle insurance and so, you know, you can go through many agencies and get free quotes. I mean, it doesn't do anything, you know, it's just literally a free quote, um, to see if you can save money on that and just really kind of skimping on everything. So, we cut down like our phone bills, we went to straight talk. I mean, it was far less. We just paid for our phones out of pocket. Um, we have less expenses there and just cut out everything we didn't need. What were you saying about the travel nursing part, just how to get into it? Host: I guess just a lifestyle and obviously with that you would need to, um, have the degree and everything else but I guess the first step probably be just pursuing it. Guest: Getting in touch with the travel agency or going through the application process. Otherwise, I would say, you know, just do it. I just don't even really think about it, don't overthink about it, just put in your application and get connected with somebody. Just do it. Yeah, it's... it's not a bad... I mean, Courtney was really nervous about getting into it, she wasn't really sure what to think, of course you like we mentioned earlier there's only one day of orientation, you know, she... whether she didn't know enough but and I'm really, I get really nervous, um, like with change so I was, "Oh my gosh, I don't know how I'm going to function like talking to people, like, questions," like, "I'm just going to have to get over that fear," you know, and just... and just do it. So, it's got much better. I still get a little nervous um, before my assignments start but um, it's even compared to the first one, it's gotten much better but it seems like with nursing a lot of it is like that, everybody's still learning all the time. I mean, like, yeah, there's... there's always going to be something that you can learn better with so it, for the most part, iht's from her experience and maybe I'm wrong here, you'll have to correct me, but it seems like they're all willing to help out and you know, help you with things that you might not know if it's something that you've never done before. There's usually somebody there that has, and just don't be scared, you know? Try it. If it's not for you, you know it's not permanent. Host: Yeah, at least you tried, and you got out of your comfort zone, which a lot of people don't do, so yeah, and you're enjoying it so far. And then yeah, like cutting expenses is never a bad place to start like you said there Dakota. Well, great. Have there been any YouTube channels, books, or other influences that inspired you guys to get on the road and travel? Guest: Yeah, um, you want me to talk about it or you want to? Okay, you can. Okay, so the second van build we were really inspired by Jimmy and Natalie. Um, I don't know if you know who they are. They have a YouTube channel, I think they have like 45,000 subscribers. Actually, copying their layout exactly because it just seems like it's simple enough, it's not overcomplicated. Yeah, yeah. So, we just thought the functionality worked for us. It had everything we needed. But as far as like first getting started with Van life, there was a lady named Liz Bryant. She has a YouTube, I don't think she really uploads to it anymore, called "Wild by the Mile". She was a solo, like the OG solo female vanlifer, and um, that was the first time I'd ever really seen anybody do van life and that was what really inspired me because it just seemed so awesome, you know? It's wake up by the beach every day and just kind of live life on your own terms and have your own freedom. So seeing that, seeing what she did, it was really inspiring to us. I mean, I think there's good and bad that come with it, but I think the good far outweighs any of the complications that, you know, you have in Van life. Host: Otherwise, you wouldn't be doing a second van build, right? Thank you guys. I'll put a link in the show notes for those two channels you mentioned there and while our audience is checking out those channels, one more time, where can they find out more about you? Guest: We have an Instagram, it's @kodaandcourt. And that's really all we have right at the moment. I mean, we have a YouTube channel, but we're a little camera shy, so just getting over the fear of hearing your own voice and you know, that. So, we might, you know, eventually do something with that, but right now we're just kind of not. We're not, we're not like keeping up with Instagram. We post stories and stuff, but I think we're going to post more when, you know, she's not working. So we're trying to work on being better about it. But yeah, any questions, you know, anybody can reach out. I'd love to help people whether it's, you know, car-related stuff, if somebody's having trouble with their vehicle or, you know, travel nursing, or build, you know, van build questions, you know, we're just, we love to answer questions and help people out. Host: Great, yeah, we'll put a link in the description for your channel as well and camera shy but we could definitely not tell and you guys rock this interview. There's a ton of valuable information here. We're excited to get out and share. Um, last question so our audience doesn't stay in suspense. What are we talking about for part two in travel tips? Guest: We're going to talk about Juniper Springs, I guess it's in the Okala National Forest, so in Florida. Host: Alright everybody, keep an eye out for that episode airing in 2 days. Dakota and Courtney, thanks again. Guest: Thank you.
Today on the Worn & Wound podcast, we're once again joined by Dana Li, founder of Tell the Time, a watch platform focused on providing a female driven perspective on the watch world. In this episode, after a brief discussion on the influx of Lunar New Year watches and some other new releases from a busy first month of the year, Dana, Zach Kazan, and Zach Weiss play a game of Overrated/Underrated, each proposing a handful of topics and asking for the group's hottest take: are these overrated or underrated? Discussion points include micro-adjustment on bracelet clasps, the various flavors of gold in watch cases, and vintage watches in general.This episode was sponsored by Citizen and their new Promaster Air Automatic GMT watch, a first for the Promaster line. The launch celebrates the 35th anniversary of Promaster, a line that embodies the spirit of adventure in the air, on land or at sea and lives up to the values of functionality, durability, and performance.To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there's a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at info@wornandwound.com, and we'll put your question in the queue.Show NotesDana's wrist check: Cartier TankZach W's wrist check: Christopher Ward C1 Bel CantoZach K's wrist check: IWC Pilot's Chronograph 41 CerataniumFears and Topper Jewelers Team Up for a Tribute to Winters in Northern CaliforniaThree New Watches Celebrate the Year of the Wood Dragon[VIDEO] Hands-On: the Havid Nagan HN00Hands-On: the MAEN 39 Ultra Thin
- U.S. Car Inventory to Continue to Rise - BYD and SAIC Expand Shipping Fleets - Waymo Robotaxi Expected to Debut This Year - Stellantis Expands EU Recycling Business - Unique Autonomous Service Launched In Las Vegas - Ram Introduces New ProMaster EV - Stellantis Executive Change Correction
- U.S. Car Inventory to Continue to Rise - BYD and SAIC Expand Shipping Fleets - Waymo Robotaxi Expected to Debut This Year - Stellantis Expands EU Recycling Business - Unique Autonomous Service Launched In Las Vegas - Ram Introduces New ProMaster EV - Stellantis Executive Change Correction
This week on the show I share a case study on a 2016 Ram Promaster City that has an air bag light on with no codes. The BCM has a configuration error code that we can't seem to solve, are they related? Join us as well get to the solution!Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/Email- STmobilediag@gmail.comPlease make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/Jarhead Diagnostics- https://www.jarheaddiag.com/ FREE SHIPPING IN THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2023!!L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/ AUTEL SUBSCRIPTIONS ON SALE FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2023!!
Show 2000 is coming up soon! 2020 Promaster from Amazon has no cruise. How can I Fix it? Fixing lifters in a 2013 Escalade 1997 K2500 Chevy no brake pressure Large Evap leaks and how to fix them Sonata. Overfill of fuel by a broken gas pump 2003 Ram Head gasket failure 2008 Equinox 3.6 timing chains and repairs. 2000 Buick Park Ave fuel pressure Electric School busses.
Our van conversion will be finished in just three months! Sean and I sat down to answer some commonly asked questions about our choice to live in a van full-time along with a few build details. We go over: Why do we want to pursue van life in the first place? Why go through a conversion company for our build insteading of converting a van ourselves? Why buy our house a year and a half ago, and why sell it now? Why a Promaster? How is the van temperature controlled? How else have we set the van up with Scout in mind? Why include a shower? How does internet work? What are we most looking forward to? What are we most nervous about? Related links: "Van Life" category of our blog
This week on the Worn & Wound Podcast, Ed Jelly joins Blake Buettner, Zach Weiss, and Patrick Marlett as they discuss the new Citizen Promaster "Fujitsubo", titanium watches, getting the perfect day lume, the new Parmigiani GT Chrono's, and the struggles of buying a Rolex at retail. To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here. And if you like what you hear, then don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes.If there's a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at info@wornandwound.com, and we'll put your question in the queue.
We're gonna do a game of the month from now on. TMNT on NES are still the games of the summer but Final Fight on SNES is the game of August 2022. Also, we're now known as Cigarette and Promaster CK
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/349 Presented By: Stonefly Nets, Bearvault Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Steve Moore from Camp n Car is here to show us how to turn your vehicle into a camping machine. We discover how you can actually turn almost any vehicle into a camper, what the van life world is all about, and how to organize your gear for your next fishing, camping, or outdoor excursion. From Honda Element to Honda Fit to SUVs and vans to Promasters, CNC build these custom campers and make lovely homes out of them. Seems impossible? Listen to this episode to find out how! Camp n Car Show Notes with Steve Moore 02:20 - In his late 20s, Steve quit his job and bought a Honda Element and converted it to a mobile camper - he drove to Alaska with it and lived out of it for 6 months 04:00 - Someone gave them an idea about selling these campers so he and his partner, Martin Nerbovig decided to do it 05:00 - They specialize in DIY assembly, flat packable camper builds that you can use in a variety of vehicles 07:15 - Steve tells us how a Honda Element turns into a camper 09:30 - They've also got Trunk Bunk that fits perfect for a wide variety of SUVs, vans, and pickup trucks 10:20 - They did a custom kit for a Honda Fit recently 11:55 - They had a custom Dodge Van camper at one of the shows 24:00 - Weight is a concern for vehicles since they have a certain capacity for safety and gas in general so that's why they use plywood for the interior to keep it light 36:30 - Bob Wells is one of those Youtube van life celebrities (CheapRVliving) - Camp n Car works with them 41:45 - You can donate to Bob's nonprofit org - Homes on Wheels Alliance 44:45 - The Facebook marketplace is the best place to find a good deal if you want to purchase used vehicles 49:45 - Steve tells us about the Australian guys he met who turned a van into a solar-powered vehicle 50:45 - Steve shares what's coming up for Camp n Cars - they bought their first 2022 Promaster van to work on. These kits will be available on the market soon. 53:30 - Steve bought a Toyota Tacoma recently for a fairly good price Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/349
This week I'm back to in-real-life interviewing (woohoo!), and taking you with me to the ultra cool and vintage headquarters of the Mahoosuc Land Trust at Valentine Farm in Bethel, Maine, where we'll be chatting with Abby Bennett - aspiring ultra runner and conservationist in training. As you'll hear, I first started trying to get Abby on the pod because she had a little online business selling fun-looking compression socks for hiking and trail running, and I thought that was cool. I got some socks, but never did manage to connect with her enough to chat at the time. So while we both languished through most of COVID, I followed her Instagram account and got even more interested in her progress as an van-life-ing ultra runner, and her professional transformation, all of which we'll dig into here.Abby is as big a fan of western Maine as I am, so of course we have some fun. I hope you'll follow my new friend Abby (@abby.j.bennett), where you can watch her grit it out through all kinds of vertical, and take on her new schwanky van conversion!Because I know next to nothing about land trusts and trail/ultra running, I had to look a LOT of stuff up from this episode - I've dropped a few of these links below, but you'll also want to head on over to Guides Gone Wild, because there's a lot more where these came from!:Mahoosuc Land TrustYouTube video of Abby living out of van at school‘ProMaster' vanBilly YangCourtney DewaulterMadison Gulf Trail (NH)Baldpate Mountain (ME)Ultimate Direction running packWestern Foothills Land TrustNSF program at UMaineMaine Coast Heritage TrustBuck's Ledge Community Forest (Woodstock, ME)Spandits - and my episode with the Spandits ladies!OnX appSpeed Goat 50K (Utah)Loon Mountain Race (NH)Acadia Gantz on Guides Gone WildAnd finally, thanks to Evans Notch Lodge for giving me a reason to be close enough to meet Abby at Mahoosuc Land Trust's headquarters in Bethel!
Gran Premio de Canadá de la Fórmula 1 2022RAM PROMASTER RAPID 2022Nuevo KIA NIROCheco Pérez no considera que el campeonato esté perdido
Kicking tires we chat, talk and discuss all things cars. Jimmy - https://www.instagram.com/jimmy.mak.media - https://www.instagram.com/revscene/ Justin - https://www.instagram.com/justincchan/ - https://www.instagram.com/overdriveautotuning
Episode #114 - An unquenchable thirst for adventure clearly runs through the veins of so many of us. Emily and Danny are no exception! After 3 ½ years of Full-Time Overland Living and 11 Countries, there's a lot to learn from Emily and Danny, popularly known as The Vandersons.After building out their 2015 Promaster 2500 they took a similar approach to launching their overland travel adventures as we plan on. Getting warmed up and working out the bugs in the comforts of your home country. Then embarking into the Alaskan wild frontier driving the Dalton highway to the Arctic Circle.Following a chilly dip in the Arctic Ocean it's a bone chilling u-turn, heaters on high and locked in on a somewhat permanent southernish bearing. After many challenges doused with countless epic views and adventures, we finally caught up with these two as they crossed the border from Colombia to Ecuador.In this episode Emily and Danny openly share their experiences through stories chock-full of overland travel knowledge gained from thousands of miles traveled as overland explorers, van life enthusiasts and as we say; salt of the earth good people.Website: https://vandersons.comInstagram: @the.vandersonsYouTube at: The VandersonsVehicle: 2015 RAM Promaster 2500 / High Roof / 159”Van Name: AppaFuel Capacity: 22 Gallons at 14 mpsRange: Roughly 300 MilesWater & Filtration: 21 Gallons / no onboard filtrationSolar: 200 WattsBatteries: Sealed Lead Acid with 310 AhFridge: 50 Liter DometicA/C: 2 Rooftop Fans with 7 additional axillary fansHeater: Webasto Gas HeaterFavorite Meal: Tortilla PocketsCell & Internet: SIM Card per Country / Google Voice parked number / WhatsApp + Google FiNavigation: iOverlander / Waze / Maps.meShower Situation: Gyms in the USA / Rivers, Waterfalls, Hostels…Toilet Situation: Gas Stations, Hostels and Campgrounds with an emergency bucket and a shovel…www.GHTOVERLAND.com
Show #1385 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Thursday 24th February. It's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Welcome to a new PATREON PRODUCER CHRIS HERRON. If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed. 2022–2023 STELLANTIS PRODUCT ROADMAP CONFIRMS JEEP EV, DODGE PHEV - Stellantis is announcing its financial results for the 2021 calendar year today and one of the documents that have already been made available on its website also reveals an updated electrified vehicle product roadmap for 2022–2023. - Stellantis will launch a total of 17 low-emissions vehicles (LEVs) in 2022 and 2023, in addition to the 34 LEVs available today across all brands, segments and markets. - Starting with the Alfa Romeo brand, we see the Tonale PHEV that has already been unveiled and will go on sale in Europe this summer and in North America in the fourth quarter of 2022. - Moving on to Citroën, there are two battery electric vehicles confirmed for launch in 2022 and 2023, but their names remain a secret for now. One of them could be the next-generation C3 - In addition, the already revealed plug-in hybrid version of the Citroën C5X is also listed. - Previous reports mentioned a Dodge PHEV launching in 2022 with underpinnings shared with the Alfa Romeo Tonale. The model is expected to be a rebadged Tonale called the Hornet - Fiat has only one, a to-be-announced all-electric model; many are hoping it will be the next-generation Panda EV - As for the Jeep brand, the roadmap includes the already unveiled Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid launching this year and a mystery battery electric model expected to arrive in 2023. - Alfa Romeo CEO recently said the Brennero EV will launch in 2024, which means its Jeep equivalent will launch the year before judging by this product roadmap. - Maserati will launch two BEVs in 2022–2023: the GranTurismo/GranCabrio replacements and Grecale SUV. - On the Opel/Vauxhall front, the all-new Astra hatchback and wagon will get plug-in hybrid and battery electric variants, with the same thing in store for the latest Peugeot 308. - Ram will launch an all-electric ProMaster in 2023 to rival the Ford E-Transit and GM's BrightDrop vans. Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/569425/stellantis-ev-bev-product-roadmap/ SK ON AIMS TO BE GLOBAL NO. 1 EV BATTERY PLAYER: CEO - SK On co-CEO Jee Dong-seob said Sunday he will make the company the world's No. 1 electric vehicle battery player with products that excel in safety, performance and price competitiveness. - During an interview, the SK On official laid out three core strategies to take on market leaders such as CATL and LG Energy Solution and become No. 1 by 2030. - Jee first pledged to offer the safest, the cheapest and the most high-performing EV batteries to clients. - SK On's order backlog stood at 1,600 gigawatt-hours as of the end of 2021, which is almost 27 times bigger than five years ago. Original Source : http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php DUKE MAY OFFER SOME EV CUSTOMERS 'ALL YOU CAN CHARGE' FOR JUST $19.99/MONTH - Duke Energy has proposed an electric vehicle (EV) charging program that could allow some residential customers in North Carolina to charge a vehicle for a fixed monthly fee as low as $19.99. In exchange, the customer would allow Duke to manage the vehicle's charging, in order to avoid grid stress and higher costs. - Customers who consume more than 800 kWh for charging in a month, or opt out of several managed charging events during which charging may be paused, could receive warnings and be removed from the pilot. According to Duke, that amount of energy will get a typical EV close to 2,000 miles of range. But clean energy advocates say the program limits are an indication that subscription-based managed charging plans may not work for all customers. - Unmanaged EV charging that occurs during or near the coincident peak could mean Duke "will need to build or obtain additional capacity resources to avoid power interruptions or damage to the system," the utility said. "This could result in increased costs for all customers." On the other hand, if EV charging is managed effectively Duke said it will be able to "delay or avoid adding additional capacity resources" and reduce costs in both the short- and long-term. System assets will also be used more efficiently, "and these savings will be shared among both EV drivers and non-EV drivers." Original Source : https://www.utilitydive.com/news/duke-may-offer-some-ev-customers-all-you-can-charge-for-just-1999month/619210/ LIVEWIRE TO LAUNCH ARROW PLATFORM FOR LIGHTER E-MOTORBIKES - Harley-Davidson is planning a second model called Del Mar for its electric motorbike brand LiveWire for the second quarter of 2022. As a more affordable model below the LiveWire One, the Del Mar is to be based on a new platform called Arrow, which has a special technical feature. - Until now, the battery has been built into the frame, which is the only load-bearing component, but this classic frame is omitted in the Arrow platform. Instead of being attached to the frame, the swingarm is attached to the side engine mounts, and the suspension strut is supported on the battery block again by means of a deflection. - The new arrangement saves weight and can reduce costs but also requires a completely new design of the battery housing, as this not only protects the cells in the event of an accident but now also has to absorb other forces during the ride – such as from the suspension strut. - The battery of the Arrow platform will use round cells in the 2170 format. Depending on the model, Harley will connect these standard cells differently in order to realise voltage levels between 50 and 400 volts. Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2022/02/23/livewire-to-launch-arrow-platform-for-lighter-e-motorbikes/ USPS SEALS GASOLINE-TRUCKS DEAL, SHUNNING BIDEN EV PLEA - The U.S. Postal Service has authorized the replacement of its mail-truck fleet with nearly all gasoline-powered vehicles built by Oshkosh Corp. after the Biden administration unsuccessfully pushed the independent agency to increase the number of electric trucks purchased. - The move, announced in a record of decision made public Wednesday, affirms a decision by the agency to move forward with a contested plan to begin purchasing as many as 165,000 mail trucks over the next 10 years. As much as 90% of those will be fueled by gasoline instead of climate-friendly battery power, according to the plan. - The agency said its plan "is the most achievable given the Postal Service's financial condition," because, it said, the battery-electric option has a significantly higher total cost of ownership than its combustion-engine counterpart. However, environmentalists and energy analysts have disputed the assertion. - Environmental groups are preparing to immediately challenge the move in federal court, arguing the Postal Service is illegally justifying its move with a fundamentally flawed analysis of the purchase plan that underestimates greenhouse gas emissions, relies on faulty economic assumptions and fails to consider alternatives. - Although the Biden administration has limited authority over the Postal Service because it is an independent agency, federal courts have found the USPS is still bound by the National Environmental Policy Act that requires analysis of major policy decisions. And federal courts have previously invalidated government leases sold to private companies after finding that analysis lacking. Original Source : https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/news/environment/2022/02/23/usps-seals-gasoline-trucks-deal-shunning-biden-ev-plea/6909397001/ CUPRA TO LAUNCH TWO ELECTRIFIED MODELS BY 2023 Original Source : https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/cupra-to-introduce-two-new-electrified-models-by-2023 NISSAN LEAF 2022 FACELIFT ADDS SUBTLE DESIGN OPTIONS & PAINT Original Source : https://www.pocket-lint.com/cars/news/nissan/160146-nissan-leaf-2022-facelift-design VOLKSWAGEN OPTIMIZING ID.3 PRODUCTION IN THE UK Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2022/02/22/volkswagen-optimizing-id-3-production-in-the-uk/ ELECTRIFY AMERICA PARTNERS WITH KIA TO PROVIDE EV6 CUSTOMERS UP TO 4,000 MILES FREE CHARGING Original Source : https://electrek.co/2022/02/22/electrify-america-partners-with-kia-to-provide-ev6-customers-up-to-4000-miles-free-charging/ EQT INFRASTRUCTURE TO ACQUIRE INSTAVOLT Original Source : https://instavolt.co.uk/eqt-infrastructure-acquire-instavolt/ BYD SALES IN 2022 MIGHT REACH 1.5 MILLION PLUG-IN CARS Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/569258/byd-sales-2022-target/ QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM What's the best looking EV on the market right now? Email me any feedback to: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/
The 2022 Jeep Compass takes the compact SUV to a new level of comfort and functionality, and it is one of the vehicles we review in this edition of America on the Road. Co-host Chris Teague took delivery of the Compass in the midst of a vicious Maine winter, and he will tell us whether the newest version lives up to the legendary 4x4 reputation Jeep vehicles have established. Among other things the new Compass is the most technologically advanced Jeep Compass ever, so how does it stack up against the other leaders in that redhot segment. Also in the road test segment Host Jack Nerad and his wife embarked on a 500-mile two-day trek from SoCal to Central California to visit one of their three daughters at college. Their vehicle for the trip was the Honda Accord Hybrid, and the journey was a revelation. If you think all hybrids are alike you need to listen to this episode. Our special guest is this week is Dave Sowers, head of Marketing for RAM Commercial vehicles. While we don't typically cover commercial trucks on the show, more and more big vans are becoming lifestyle and getaway vehicles for consumers, so Host Jack Nerad sat down with Dave Sowers to discuss that trend. With a boom in interest in getting outdoors, the ProMaster has become a hot commodity for upscale adventurers. In the news segment we answer the provocative questions: Do you live in one of the best states for driving? Or are you living one of the worst? We'll reveal the results of a new study and contribute our opinions on it. Also in the news, BMW is sending a fond farewell to an engine that has served it well for decades. And there wrapping a car around that engine that will cost 12 lucky American buyers $200,000 each.
- Waymo Expands Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service- How Toyota Weathered the Chip Shortage- Ram Refreshes the ProMaster Van- Europe Gets New, Sportier Focus ST- Acura Hints at Electric NSX- Cadillac To Race in IMSA and WEC in 2023- Mazda Ready to Introduce MX-30 To U.S.- Porsche Updates the Taycan- Opel Introduces New EV Based on The Citroen Ami
- Waymo Expands Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service - How Toyota Weathered the Chip Shortage - Ram Refreshes the ProMaster Van - Europe Gets New, Sportier Focus ST - Acura Hints at Electric NSX - Cadillac To Race in IMSA and WEC in 2023 - Mazda Ready to Introduce MX-30 To U.S. - Porsche Updates the Taycan - Opel Introduces New EV Based on The Citroen Ami
Show #1189. If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed. Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Tuesday 24th August. It's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they've built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It's a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too. OPEL ROCKS-E TINY EV REVEALED AS REBADGED CITROEN AMI - the Opel Rocks-e is essentially a rebadged Citroën Ami, meaning it's not a car per se, but rather a quadricycle based on the European Union classification. - Speaking of which, it inherits the tiny 5.5-kWh pack from its French equivalent, giving it a maximum WLTP range of 47 miles (75 kilometres). - As it's the case with the Citroën Ami, the doors open in opposite directions and the Rocks-e has several interchangeable body parts. The diminutive two-seater EV gets Opel's Vizor front-end treatment, although it's not much different when compared to the donor car. - Opel Rocks-e is powered by an electric motor producing just eight horsepower (six kilowatts) for a top speed of 45 km/h (28 mph). It can be legally driven in Europe from the age of 15 - In its home market Deutschland, the little EV will be sold in base, Klub, and TeKno trim levels. Original Source : https://uk.motor1.com/news/528670/2022-opel-rocks-e-revealed MAZDA MX-30 EV TO START AT $34,645, OFFER 100 MILES OF RANGE - Mazda's first attempt at an electric vehicle is a quirky small SUV with RX-8–style doors, and we now know how much it will cost. Starting at $34,645, the 2022 MX-30 is slated to go on sale in California starting in October. - 143-hp electric motor powering the front wheels and a small battery pack—we estimate a net capacity of around 32.0 kWh—that Mazda says will provide a paltry 100 miles of EPA-estimated range. - The 2022 Chevy Bolt EV, for instance, starts at $31,995 and offers more than double the Mazda's range—259 miles according to the EPA. - Nissan Leaf, which just received a price cut, starts well under $30,000 and offers an estimated 149 miles of range in its base form. - Mazda is including a loaner program for MX-30 buyers that allows them to borrow a gas-powered Mazda from a dealership for up to 10 days per year Original Source : https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a37383713/2022-mazda-mx-30-ev-price/ RAM PROMASTER COMMERCIAL VAN GETS 2022 REFRESH, ELECTRIC BATTERY IN 2023 - Ram will offer an all-electric ProMaster commercial van in 2023 in response to consumer demand, Stellantis NV said Tuesday, making it one of the first EVs to be offered by the automaker's U.S.-based brands. - A timeline shared earlier this month did not include an all-electric Ram launch through the first half of 2023, suggesting an electric ProMaster could debut in the latter half of the year. A Jeep EV is pegged for early 2023. Original Source : https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/chrysler/2021/08/24/ram-promaster-commercial-van-gets-2022-refresh-electric-battery-2023/8242334002/ PORSCHE UPDATES TAYCAN AND TAYCAN CROSS TURISMO FOR 2022 MY - Paint to Sample option which adds 65 additional colors to the 17 already in the standard palette. - the Taycan can now be equipped with optional Remote Park Assist, that does exactly what it says: it allows the user to control the vehicle's movement via smartphone app and park it remotely without having to be in the driver's seat. - Android Auto (wired) is now directly integrated into the Porsche Communications Management infotainment system, - Porsche also mentioned that the revised Taycan's range has been improved, but it doesn't specify by how much. - The thermal management and charging functions have also been further improved as part of a series of technological developments to further optimize the Taycan's drivetrain. With the Turbo Charging Planner, the high-voltage battery can now be heated to a slightly higher temperature than before. This means that fast charging is possible earlier and at a higher charge level, further reducing the time it takes to charge. In addition, the excess heat from the electrical components is used to an even greater extent for battery temperature regulation. Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/528646/porsche-taycan-update-2022-modelyear RIVIAN SETTING ITS GLOBAL PRESENCE BEFORE ITS FIRST DELIVERIES - Four job opportunities from Rivian in Europe were observed. Which include four job opportunities in the Netherlands and one in Germany. Next month Rivian is set to start with R1T deliveries, possibly the first electric pickups in the market to be launched for the public. - The job postings in the Netherlands state one in delivery and field operations, and the other three in service. All jobs are located in North Holland, Amsterdam. Here the service position says it as compliance, field service planning, and collision repair. And the delivery and field operations positions are stated as Enterprise Launch Program Manager - In Germany, the job position is for a technician who can help with pre-production vehicles. Original Source : https://techstory.in/rivian-setting-its-global-presence-before-its-first-deliveries/ WAYMO IS NOW PICKING UP RIDERS IN ITS SELF-DRIVING ROBOTAXIS - Alphabet's autonomous driving division Waymo, which spun out of Google's self-driving car project, has launched its commercial robotaxi service in San Francisco for a select group of early testers. The company was approved to begin picking up passengers in its driverless vehicles for the first time in the city after extensively testing its technology using safety drivers behind the wheel. - The experience of riding in one of Waymo's autonomous vehicles is just like taking a trip with Uber. Riders can summon one of Waymo's fully-electric Jaguar I-Pace SUVs using the Waymo One app. Once seated and bucked up, riders press the trip start button to begin their trip. - A monitor in the backseat of each vehicle shows the vehicle's perception systems in real time and riders get an expanded look at what the self-driving vehicle "sees" as it navigates autonomously in the city. Original Source : https://www.futurecar.com/4824/Waymo-is-Now-Picking-Up-Riders-in-its-Self-Driving-Robotaxis-in-San-Francisco XPENG EXPORTS FLAGSHIP P7 MODEL TO NORWAY - Xpeng on Tuesday said it exported the first batch of its flagship P7 cars to Norway, giving a boost to the company's plans to go global. - Xpeng said the P7 saloon cars will be delivered to customers in the Nordic country, and it comes eight months after it exported its G3 SUVs to the European nation. - The export batch of P7s is fitted with features tailored for local conditions, including a combined charging system port to meet European standards and an English interface and voice assistant. - The company launched its third production model, P5, in April, which is among the world's first batch of intelligent vehicles to be fitted with lidar sensors. Original Source : https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3146184/chinese-ev-maker-and-tesla-rival-xpeng-exports-flagship-p7-model TEXAS CITY APPROVES $440 MILLION INCENTIVE PACKAGE TO LAND RIVIAN'S SECOND PLANT - City leaders in Fort Worth, Texas have finalized their incentive package for Rivian Automotive to build a 5 billion electric vehicle plant in their community, which would be in addition to Rivian's factory in Normal. - The Fort Worth City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve up to $440 million in tax breaks contingent on Rivian meeting various goals, including hiring at least 7,500 full-time workers by the end of 2027. The average annual salary for those jobs must be at least $56,000, according to the city's development agreement. Original Source : https://hoiabc.com/2021/08/17/texas-city-approves-440-million-incentive-package-to-land-rivians-second-plant CADILLAC'S ALL-ELECTRIC LYRIQ CROSSOVER IS NOT WIRED FOR COMPROMISE - The crossover is wide and low, with giant, 22-inch wheels pushed out to the corners and a short dash-to-axle configuration, courtesy of the electric motor in the rear that allows for more cabin space. Vertical lighting on the front daytime running lights and rear lamps recall the design language on previous Cadillac models, but in a more subtle, refined way. - Front and center is an expansive 33-inch LED touchscreen that stretches from the front of the driver to the center stack, a single-piece display that offers visibility for all functions without feeling overwhelming. A floating center console is fit with a jewellike rotary knob, and wood trim juts out above a spacious lower storage area. As for comfort, the contoured seats are slim without sacrificing cushion. - The Lyriq will also be equipped with the latest edition of GM's Super Cruise - With a starting price of about $60,000, the Lyriq undercuts most competitors, making it a compelling choice for commuters or small families looking for a practical but elegant, everyday EV. Original Source : https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/cadillac-lyriq-electric-crossover-debut-1234631777/ QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM It's back next week after a short break! Email me your thoughts and I'll read them out on Sunday – hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/
What is the best toilet for a camper van? A frequently asked question and one that really does need to be thought through carefully. The best toilet for your campervan will depend on the size of your van: The best toilet for a minivan campervan Folding portable toilet The best toilet for a low roof cargo van Small portable cassette toilet The best toilet for a high roof van such as a Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit or Promaster Larger size cassette toilet Composting toilet You know, we've got a great article on camper van toilets over at and we talked about just how great it is to have a toilet on board.
Chris gets rear ended. The story behind Sears Robuck and Company. A classic Chevy van comes back to life. Promaster van. Good or bad? How to identify a NASCAR tire? A 2009 Ram 1500 Hemi with a bad battery. The new Corvette is cancelled. Well, sort of.
Nick & Jake are Moxi & Loon, a two piece psychedelic rock band that have played shows for years with their vans backed together outdoors at events. Jake is a full time van lifer in a Promaster with an impressive electrical system and Nick splits his time between his old converted Chevy and hashtaghouselife. Just as they were getting a tour booked in 2020, the world shut down. But they've used the time since then to sharpen their act and make connections that were uniquely available to them because of the weird world which presented itself last year. We just basically hung out and laughed at each other.
She's was in the military, the police force and a certified bad b*tch (okay, this one is still true) before moving into her Promaster with her pup, Cleo. Followers have deemed her the Beyonce of Van Life because she's an undeniable queen. Listen as she talks about moving onto the road as a Black female & during a pandemic.
In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, it's all about vans! #Vanlife has become a phenomenon, and automakers across the spectrum are jumping on board. Soon, you'll have more choice than ever, and Andre and Nathan go through what's available and what's coming up.
Mindy Lamott and her two pups have been living in their Dodge Promaster and traveling the United States for just over two years. What started out as an exploration in growing her dog bed business turned into a lifestyle rather quickly and Mindy and the dogs have all benefited from life on the road.Shownotes for THIS episode: https://hollycpriestley.com/mindy-lamott--her-two-dogs-travel-their-promaster-while-growing-a-business/Support the Podcast:Venmo: https://venmo.com/Holly-PriestleyPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/hollycpriestleyFollow Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollycpriestley/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HollyCPriestley/Website: http://hollycpriestley.com/The Tools I Use to Produce This Podcast:Buzzsprout (Get $20 by using this link to set up your own Buzzsprout account: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=844573 )iMovieZoomAn old, refurbished MacBook Air I've owned for....at least 5 yearsCanva (Earn a Canva Credit by using this link to set up your own Canva account: https://www.canva.com/join/lsk-vdb-msf )--Basically, nothing special. I started creating this with the tools that were available to me and they're largely free to use. Photos Courtesy of Foll Exposures: http://www.follexposures.com/Intro & Outro Music: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaper/License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/This description contains affiliate links. If you decide to make a purchase, I may receive a small kickback which helps to support the channel and bring you more content like this. Thanks!
Is Stealth a myth? No, but it's not what people think. We'll also visit a natural wonder in Massachusetts, talk about the Smooth 4 Gimbal, commiserate about needing to remove spray foam, and point out a solution for morning condensation. A Place to Visit Purgatory Notch, Sutton, Massachusetts A natural wonder in southern Massachusetts. Purgatory Chasm State Park Resource Recommendation VaZhiyun Smooth 4 Gimbal It allows completely smooth shots under shaky conditions. Zhiyun Smooth 4 https://amzn.to/2Gh4kd Complete Review (YouTube) Product Review: Terry Cloth Sponges Great simple way to remove morning condensation from you windshield. https://amzn.to/33g8TNJ Vanlife News ProMaster Safety Features (CNET). How a Van Can Be Ideal For Someone Disabled (NY Times, Paywall). Winter Vanlife (Washington Post). Some links (Amazon) are affiliate links, and the podcast will receive a small payment if you order from them. Anything provided by a manufacturer for review will be fully disclosed. All reviews are the opinion of the Podcast Host.
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In this episode, we review final summer logistics for our VanLife Project. This is the last podcast that we are recording over FaceTime for at least the next 6 months. By this time next week, we will be all together in person and hopefully will have a van! Thanks for listening!
This is going to be a heavy episode of the Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram podcast. By heavy, we mean heavy-duty RAM trucks. For this episode, host John Haggard talks with Brad Billingsley of the Miracle CDJR Commercial and Fleet Sales Department. Together, they talk about all things RAM trucks, which include the following topics: Where Brad Originated FromBrad’s Passion for Outdoors and IdahoHow He Started Working at Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep RamBusinessLink Certified DealerRAM 1500 vs the Ram 2500RAM 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 and Their DifferencesWhat Do They Mean About Refined Workhorse?What RAM Trucks Have That Competitor Don’t?Where You Can Find Brad on Social Media Transcript John Haggard 0:01 Welcome to the Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Podcast, where each week you’ll learn the best ways to purchase lease service, maintain, accessorize, and sell your vehicle for the highest resale value possible when you’re ready to do it. I’m your host, John Haggard, and on today’s episode, we have the honor of having Brad Billingsley with us. Now Brad is the commercial and fleet sales department. He’s the guy there at Miracle CDJR in Gallatin. Brad is going to be talking about the ins and outs of the RAM 2500 and all RAM heavy-duty trucks. So, Brad, we’re excited that you’re going to educate us today. Welcome on. Brad Billingsley 0:39 Thank you. Thank you. I’m glad to be on. John Haggard 0:41 Hey, so just to know a little bit about you and your background, where are you originally from? Brad Billingsley 0:48 I was born and raised here in Gallatin and had been with Miracle Chrysler going on 10 years all together now. I did take a little hiatus for about two and a half, almost three years out to Idaho. That was in 2016. And then came back here March of this year. John Haggard 1:10 All right, Idaho, known as the Great Potato State. Idaho, right? Brad Billingsley 1:13 Right. That’s correct. I actually never once saw a potato farm in my time there, but… John Haggard 1:19 Is that right? I would have just thought, you know, rows and fields, kind of like cornfields. But no, it’s all potatoes. Brad Billingsley 1:26 Yeah, yeah, that’s kind of what I was expecting too, was to see a bunch of potato farms. But they’ve got them in the panhandle of Idaho, Oregon- Idaho line there, so. John Haggard 1:37 Gotcha, gotcha. Well, I’ve had a lot of Idaho potatoes and it shows, so you can tell it for sure. So really, how did you actually end up at Miracle in the first place? How did Miracle come about in your life? Brad Billingsley 1:50 Well, I owned a landscaping business at the time, and I was just kind of looking for winter income. So I jumped on board originally in the detail department, and it was more or less just a seasonal job. And just for kind of winter income and the slow months there and before the next season started, they had convinced me to give this sales thing a try. And that all she wrote. So… John Haggard 2:21 And so here you are. Brad Billingsley 2:22 Yeah, yeah, here I am. John Haggard 2:24 Alright, so let’s talk about what is it exactly when you say commercial and fleet sales? What does that mean? Exactly? Brad Billingsley 2:31 Sure. Yeah. So I specialize obviously, in the heavy-duty trucks in the RAM, Promaster and the Promaster City, because those are technically commercial vehicles. So I have done all my training, got certified for all of that. But really, the interesting part of it is I go off-site pretty often and just shake hands, meet new businesses, new companies. A lot of small businesses don’t realize all the benefits they could qualify for when it comes to commercial in fleet and going that route versus buying a vehicle in their personal name. So it has been a learning experience. This is still fairly new to me. Say I’ve been on board about two months now from retail to the commercial side, but that’s what that is. I specialize in the heavy-duty RAMs so 2500 up to the 5500 and then, of course, the Promaster and Promaster City as well. John Haggard 3:32 Yeah, you said benefits you know, because really when people are going to buy or lease something, and really any product no matter what it is, it’s really all about what’s in it for me. We call it WIIFM, what’s in it for me. So you were just mentioning benefits a moment ago that business owners are not aware of, what have you found out so far? What’s out there? Brad Billingsley 3:52 Well, here at Miracle we are actually a BusinessLink certified dealer. And what that means is if you become BusinessLink with us which is free of charge. I actually sign up any business I talked to just once I come back to the dealership after shaking hands. It gives you priority and service. What that means is if you have a vehicle obviously in a business your vehicle is your source of income. So a vehicle being down can cost you, you know $1800 – $2000 a day, depends on what your vehicle is used for. So we want to eliminate that as much as possible. And what BusinessLink allows us to do is we get your vehicle into service and then the next available qualified technician. As soon as his day is open, your vehicle takes priority goes right in and is addressed immediately as soon as that next available qualified technician is open. And so you know big benefits there. We do have loaner vehicles for those commercial vehicles to kind of keep you going on the road while your main vehicle is here being served. So it definitely helps keep income coming and keep generating that income for small businesses and large businesses as well. John Haggard 5:08 All right, yeah. So it’s almost like business interruption insurance. Brad Billingsley 5:14 Yeah, yeah. Yeah, that’s a good way to put it. I like that. John Haggard 5:16 Can I come work for you? Brad Billingsley 5:18 Hey, yeah. Absolutely! John Haggard 5:20 You know, I think a lot of people have heard the brand of the RAM 1500. We see a lot of TV ads, we hear radio ads, on our website, of course, all types of emails and specials and pop-ups and links and all these types of things. So the RAM 1500 that would not be classified as a heavy-duty, is that correct? Brad Billingsley 5:43 Correct. That would be a light-duty truck, a half-ton truck. John Haggard 5:46 All right. And that that would be more for someone that’s not using it for, I guess, heavy-duty business. Brad Billingsley 5:52 Correct. You’re not going to get quite the tow rating that you’re going to get in a three-quarter-ton or one-ton 2500, 3500, as well as payload capacities, are limited there. Yeah. So the 2500s and up is where that heavy-duty comes involved. John Haggard 6:10 All right, and what it makes sense to say if there’s a RAM 2500 a 3500, also a 4550 and 5500. Brad Billingsley 6:19 Correct. John Haggard 6:20 And would that be, again, it’s the you know, how big is the engine? How much tow, is that the general difference as you walk up or if you start at 2500 and compare that to the 1500 and then step up? Brad Billingsley 6:33 Yeah, so the big difference is now all you can get the 6.4-liter Hemi gas engine in the 2500 through to 5500. You also can get the same 6.7 Cummins diesel engine and the 2500 up to 5500. So the 2500 would be nice, where you’re towing, you know, 30,000 pounds or more, where you’re not needing, you know, massive payloads, you know, 9000 pounds payload in that 2500 is that sweet spot there. Now going up from there, you definitely want to start looking at the one times, the 3500s and on up from there to the 4500 and 5500. John Haggard 7:16 Now so what are you typically towing with a 2500? And then what would you typically tow say with a 3500? Brad Billingsley 7:23 So 2500 it’s easily going to tow you know, 20,000 pounds and less with the diesel engine, given, you know, just on a general spectrum there. You do have some other factors that can play in. But without getting too technical, a 2500 you’re going to be good at 20,000 pounds or less as far as what you’re towing. John Haggard 7:43 And then if you go up to 3500? Brad Billingsley 7:46 Oh, yeah, the 3500 is over 30,000 pounds tow. John Haggard 7:50 Wow. Okay, you’re almost getting to a diesel truck as you keep going up. Brad Billingsley 7:53 Oh, yeah. Semi Truck. Absolutely. Brad Billingsley 7:55 Yeah. And then the 4500? Brad Billingsley 7:58 4500 is still in that 30,000 lb. The advantage is going to be your payload is where the increases on that. John Haggard 8:07 And then the 5500? Brad Billingsley 8:08 5500, same thing it’s going to be about 35,000 lbs and some change as far as towing. But the major benefit is the strip frame is a lot sturdier. Your suspension and your rear axles a lot sturdier which can hold heavy payloads. And your payload is going to be everything in the truck including passengers and then what’s on the bed because these 4500s and 5500s are cabin chassis. So you put a lot of flatbeds or a service bed, whatever your business needs, it just allows for more weight to be on the frame without bending the frame or causing damage to the frame of the truck. John Haggard 8:49 Okay, and so I look in Consumer Reports and they put out this article that says the 2019 RAM 2500 is a refined workhorse. So if you look The RAM heavy-duty, 2500, when they say refined workhorse and I realize everybody’s got to come up with a name for something but what makes it different say than other, you know, other heavy-duty trucks that are out there? Brad Billingsley 9:14 Absolutely. So the 6.4-liter gas engine is a horsepower monster, whereas the 6.7 Cummins is going to be a torque monster. So again, depending on your needs, those could benefit you one way or the other there. But the big thing too is you know, our ride on these heavy-duty trucks is above and beyond our competitors. That’s the first thing people will mention when they step into a 2500 is Oh, it’s like we’re driving a car. It doesn’t feel like I’m driving a big heavy-duty truck at all. That is a big benefit but also in our higher-end trim levels on the Ram 2500 we use more real leather and actual wood. So it is almost like a luxury truck on those higher trim levels. John Haggard 10:02 You know one of the things we have seen and shared on Facebook numerous videos from RAM’s YouTube channel focused on Long Live Ram. And if you haven’t seen those videos, folks, they’re really incredible. I think. They do share stories about RAM trucks that are getting 600,000 a million even one that had 1,450,212 miles. It’s still going strong. What’s been your impression about the longevity of the RAM? I mean, that’s pretty serious 1,500,000 in mileage almost. Brad Billingsley 10:35 Yes, absolutely. And we’ve actually had, I haven’t seen him lately, but we’ve had a service customer that came in with his Cummins rolling over a million miles. And you know, you take care of these engines, especially the Cummins engine. Obviously diesel is known for its longevity, and you can’t talk diesel engines without talking about the Cummins engine. It just doesn’t happen. I’m not taking anything away from competitors but Cummins ownes the market when it comes to diesel engines. And the big thing is the longevity of those diesel engines. A million miles would not surprise me one bit on these Cummins as long as you’re taking care of them, they will take care of you. John Haggard 11:20 All right, so last question about the RAM, if someone say is looking at the RAM 2500, I’m sure they’re probably looking at some of the other competitors out there like the Chevrolet Silverado. They’ve got the 2500 HD I think it is. GMC Sierra has got a 2500 HD, Nissan Titan’s got an XD and of course the Ford F-250, which is at our sister store in Miracle Ford. Why would somebody want to consider a RAM over the competitors? Brad Billingsley 11:50 Well, one thing that in the 2500s that we have that no other brand can compete with is we have a mega-cab. Who doesn’t like the additional room in their 2500? When you can sit back in the back and be chauffeured around that’s like driving a limousine. But yeah, other than that, it’s just again I go back to our ride because that’s the biggest thing that gets brought up to me is the ride of these trucks is superior to none. And again, if you’re needed to work it’s going to do every bit of work that you need it to do. John Haggard 12:27 Well, like you say, I mean a cab ride almost being like in your living room. You just don’t feel like you’re in a truck, right? John Haggard 12:34 Yeah, absolutely. John Haggard 12:36 So when you’re not all about RAM, Brad, what do you like to do outside of work? Brad Billingsley 12:41 Oh, I am an outdoor nut. That’s kind of what took me out to Idaho. Anything outdoors, hiking, hunting, fishing, camping, you name it. I would prefer to be outside If I had my way so that is definitely what I enjoyed the most, is being in the great outdoors. Brad Billingsley 13:01 So hunting. What do you like to hunt? Brad Billingsley 13:03 Big game. I am an avid Deer Hunter. I’ve cut my teeth here in Tennessee on whitetail you know, Turkey waterfowl. I like the cooler weather hunting. But out in Idaho, I was dead set on mule deer, and elk hunting. That really caught my attention as much that the last week of October and the first week in November I took a two-week vacation to go hunting in Idaho again for elk so. John Haggard 13:31All right and then so if we’re looking for you at that same time next year, you’re probably going to be out there right? Brad Billingsley 13:36 I absolutely I’ll be out Northwest somewhere, that’s for sure. John Haggard 13:40 Well, say if you had your own podcast like the one that we’re on here, Brad, who would you interview and why would you interview that person? Brad Billingsley 13:48 By far Steven Rinella. He is an avid outdoorsman hunting fishing he has his own show on Netflix, has his own podcast, but he brings in to the light eating, cooking and preparing of the wild game is a big aspect of where he goes with his shows and his podcast. Just very very knowledgeable, he’s got a biology degree but he’s an avid outdoorsman that’s what he’s made a living off of. And he is a guy I truly look up to for sure. John Haggard 14:22 Yeah, so Brad, I also know you’re quite active on Facebook. Where can people find you there? Brad Billingsley 14:28 Definitely. My page I have my own marketplace Facebook page there. It’s Brad at Miracle CDJ. That is the best place definitely go follow give that page a like. But also Brad Billingsley, Facebook and then b_billingsley615 is my Instagram. John Haggard 14:50 All right, anyplace else people can find you? Brad Billingsley 14:54I am on LinkedIn. I need to probably update that. Now that I’m thinking about that. But otherwise, you can find me at 1290 National Pike, Miracle Chrysler. John Haggard 15:04 Alrighty, everybody. Brad Billingsley right there. He is in Commercial and Fleet Sales at Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Gallatin. Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. And while you’re at it, leave us a review folks if you would. I’m your host, John Haggard, and we will see you next time.
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Tonight! 7:30 pm Eastern Big news! The future is coming and any questions? CreepGeeks Podcast Episode 103 Recorded live from a van on location in our driveway! Today's podcast is brought to you by audible - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at: http://www.audibletrial.com/cheapgeek -Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. What is the CreepGeeks Podcast? An offbeat news podcast where we explore the strange, the stupid, paranormal and tech topics circulating the web. Hey Everyone! You can call the show and leave us a message! 1-575-208-4025 Subscribe on YouTube! Watch our LiveStream Podcast Every Sunday https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsHr9qXQk2saJUs9cKkSY0w Website- http://www.creepgeeks.com https://www.amazon.com/shop/cheapgeek Hey everyone! Help us out! Rate us on iTunes! We’d like to grow and that would be super cool and Super Helpful! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creepgeeks-podcast/id1143963925?mt=2 Did you know? 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- Audi Delays e-tron Launch - Volvo Plans Level 4 Autonomous Car - Trump Tariffs Could Cost Consumers Billions - Magneti Marelli Develops Compact AV Sensors - Flights to Rome Project - Aston Martin DBS Superleggera - Ram ProMaster Ditches Crosshair Grille
- Audi Delays e-tron Launch- Volvo Plans Level 4 Autonomous Car- Trump Tariffs Could Cost Consumers Billions- Magneti Marelli Develops Compact AV Sensors- Flights to Rome Project- Aston Martin DBS Superleggera- Ram ProMaster Ditches Crosshair Grille
Battery Power I sometime talk about gear like I had with the what's in my bag series and I even got specific about the AA and AAA batteries I prefer. Well camera batteries seem like a conversation most people just don't have all that much. I was thinking back over the cameras I had and currently have and looked over my choices for batteries. Name brand Nikon or third party like a trusted Promaster, or even the no name brand that fits and powers. This episode is not in depth on the tech side because I haven't done that much research on the subject other than for my own use. So that is the episode you get today; my experience and my thoughts as I reflect on this quiet subject. Ultimately, this topic comes down to preference, reliability, price, and trial 'n' error. As I grow in my own career I find price becomes less of a deciding factor and reliability mixed with preference take the forefront of the decision making process. When I talked about the AA and AAA I mentioned there are too many options camera batteries, not so much. Happy Shooting! Get your FREE business coaching call with Rob! Sign up for one of the last few spots here! 2015 © Take&TalkPics
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UP FOR DISCUSSION:- CES vs. NAIAS: Which is more important to the auto industry?- Mercedes moving to Altanta, PSA out of Paris.- Cadillac cuts CTS price: Enough for the suffering brand?SPECIAL GUEST: Bob Hegbloom, Head of RAM Brand- RAM says it’s the fastest growing truck brand in America. What will they do to keep that lead?- PLUS: the RAM ProMaster City is in the studio, and we’ll learn a lot more about the cargo hauler.All that and much more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Seyth Miersma, Autoblog.com.
We talk about RAM trucks Eco Diesels and the all new full size van the ProMaster
We talk about RAM trucks Eco Diesels and the all new full size van the ProMaster
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Cincinnati Business Talk highlights the positive side of Cincinnati area businesses. We will be talking to CEOs who have won awards, innovated with new products and services. Today's guest is Don Kennedy, President & Founder of ProMaster Home Repair. Don shared his perspectives and insights on current HOT business issues in the area of Home Repair and marketing. The show streamed live on Friday November 15th at 4 PM. Listen to this link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cincy-business-talk/2013/11/15/cincinnati-business-talk-13x-recurring-friday You can listen to the show on Apple iTunes as a Podcast. You can add the podcast at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Cincy-Business-talk.rss You can add Cincy-Business-Talk as an RSS feed to your Outlook email program. The exact feed http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Cincy-Business-talk.rss
Electric vehicle and plug-in sales take a surprising tumble in September. Audi moves forward with plans for another crossover. Winnebago upfits the new Ram ProMaster into two different RV models. All that and more, plus Jim Hall is back with an all-new lesson in design terminology: Bone Line.
Today, learn about the Sandler Client Summit 2013 in Orlando, FL on feb. 14-15, 2013. Preview of coming events and shows. Our guest today is Don Kennedy, CEO of ProMaster Home Repair. Don has grown his company from scratch to 12 employees in 3 years. Don was in the Air Force for 19 years where he flew tankers to refuel our planes. I'll be asking tough, thought provoking questions. We'll learn how Don used Sandler Training to dramatically grow sales and profits. You learn how Don applies the Sales system across his entire company. The show will air live at 4 PM on Friday November 23rd. Listen to this link: http://tobtr.com/s/4035949
Our guest today is Don Kennedy, CEO of ProMaster Home Repair. Don has grown his company from scratch to 12 employees in 3 years. Don was in the Air Force for 19 years where he flew tankers to refuel our planes. I'll be asking tough, thought provoking questions. We'll learn how Don used Sandler Training to dramatically grow sales and profits. You learn how Don applies the Sales system across his entire company..
Filmed entirely on the new Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Episode One, The Establishment kicks off the Wasatch Official Production Podcast series with some hard hitting action on the streets and in the terrain parks of Utah. Featuring Parker Cross, Nick Hyne, Jordan Rehrer, Joe Mackenzie, Jade Thomason, Tanner Mills, Casey Mills, Clif Reagle, and Benji Oppan. Next episode going online 2/2/2009. Cinematography and post production by Parker Cross. Music by Klaxons and Justice. Lenses used: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8, Sigma 15mm f/2.8 fisheye, ProMaster 70-300mm Tele/Macro Zoom 4-5.6.
Filmed entirely on the new Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Episode One, The Establishment kicks off the Wasatch Official Production Podcast series with some hard hitting action on the streets and in the terrain parks of Utah. Featuring Parker Cross, Nick Hyne, Jordan Rehrer, Joe Mackenzie, Jade Thomason, Tanner Mills, Casey Mills, Clif Reagle, and Benji Oppan. Next episode going online 2/2/2009. Cinematography and post production by Parker Cross. Music by Klaxons and Justice. Lenses used: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8, Sigma 15mm f/2.8 fisheye, ProMaster 70-300mm Tele/Macro Zoom 4-5.6.
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