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Wyatt discusses the shortage of skilled labor, the role technology plays in tackling this issue, and its broader impact on the economy. Wyatt and Sid address ongoing challenges in the skilled trades industry, and what innovative solutions lie on the horizon.Welcome to Elevating Brick and Mortar. A podcast about how operations and facilities drive brand performance.On today's episode, we talk with Wyatt Smith, founder and CEO of UpSmith. UpSmith builds technology to address skilled worker shortages, starting with gamification software to help skilled trades companies and technicians win.Guest Bio:Prior to UpSmith, Wyatt led business development for Uber Elevate, Uber's aerial ridesharing business unit. At Uber, Wyatt led a team responsible for 25+ commercial partnerships across the air mobility value chain, generating more than $5B in private sector investment. Prior to Uber, Wyatt served as a consultant at McKinsey. He began his career as a corps member with Teach for America, receiving the 2013 Sue Lehmann Award as a national teacher of the year. Wyatt holds an MBA with Distinction from Harvard Business School and a BS in Human & Organizational Development and Political Science from Vanderbilt University, where he served as student body president and as a young alumni trustee on the Board of Trust. Wyatt grew up on a family-owned cattle ranch in rural Alabama. He and his family live in Dallas.Timestamps:00:48 - About UpSmith01:29 - Wyatt's journey04:36 - What is UpSmith solving for?10:21 - UpSmith's North Star16:14 - How did we get into a trade deficit?26:25 - Today's uses for AI35:10 - Future thinking39:41 - Where to find Wyatt40:16 - Sid's takeawaysSPONSOR:ServiceChannel brings you peace of mind through peak facilities performance.Rest easy knowing your locations are:Offering the best possible guest experienceLiving up to brand standardsOperating with minimal downtimeServiceChannel partners with more than 500 leading brands globally to provide visibility across operations, the flexibility to grow and adapt to consumer expectations, and accelerated performance from their asset fleet and service providers.Links:Connect with Wyatt on LinkedInConnect with Sid Shetty on LinkedinCheck out the ServiceChannel Website
How do you build a winning culture in the skilled trades? Chad sits down with Wyatt Smith, founder of Upsmith, to explore how gamification, recognition, and smart incentives can boost productivity and team morale. From real-world success stories to tips for celebrating behaviors that drive results, this episode is packed with ideas to take your team to the next level. Additional Resources: Connect with Wyatt on LinkedIn Learn more about UpSmith Chad on LinkedIn Chad Peterman | CEO | Author Peterman Brothers Website More on PeopleForward Network Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Key Takeaways: Recognition Drives Results: Consistently affirming employees' contributions fosters engagement and performance. Focus on Inputs, Not Just Outputs: Shifting conversations to the behaviors driving results—rather than just outcomes—leads to meaningful progress. Tailored Contests Matter: Segmenting competitions (e.g., for rookies versus veterans) ensures fair opportunities and higher motivation across all team members.
In this episode of 'Owned and Operated,' host Jack Carr interviews Wyatt Smith from Upsmith to discuss employee retention and the psychology of incentives for skilled workforces. Wyatt shares a look into UpSmith's mission to gamify the skilled trades industry using software that provides immediate feedback and recognition to technicians while bolstering your employee retention strategy, and how this approach boosts performance and revenue. Wyatt also breaks down the significance of timely rewards and Upsmith's future roadmap.Thanks to Our Sponsor Supply House Need parts fast? Supply House Dot Com is fast, reliable, offers easy returns, and has a huge inventory of parts and supplies so that you're waiting less. Take a look at their TradeMaster program and start getting perks now!Episode Hosts:
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In this episode of the "Building HVACScience" podcast, Wyatt Smith, founder and CEO of Upsmith, joined hosts Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser to discuss his company's innovative approach to tackling America's skilled worker shortage. Wyatt detailed how Upsmith develops software aimed at enhancing productivity in the trades industry by using strategic technology to manage and improve workforce performance. He emphasized the importance of aligning employee behavior with company goals to drive profitability, especially given the challenges such as high interest rates and market uncertainty heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic. During the podcast, Wyatt elaborated on the specific functionalities of Upsmith's software, which rewards tradespeople for their performance in real-time. This system not only increases productivity but also boosts morale by acknowledging and incentivizing workers' contributions. He shared insights on the impact of the pandemic, where many postponed home improvement projects were expedited, leading to a temporary surge in demand that pulled forward future opportunities, creating a more competitive environment for trades companies today. Wyatt also discussed his personal journey from a farm in Alabama to leading a tech company, reflecting on the influence of his upbringing and education. He stressed the transformative power of technology in vocational training and workforce development, highlighting Upsmith's role in fostering meaningful careers in the trades. The conversation also touched on broader industry trends, including the shift towards digital solutions to enhance service quality and employee engagement, underscoring the critical role of supportive technologies in the evolving landscape of skilled trades. Wyatt's Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wyatt-h-smith/ UpSmith website: https://upsmith.com This episode was recorded in April 2024.
Send us a Text Message.Imagine finding serenity amid chaos with just the reverberation of a gong. This episode of Jamie Vaughn's podcast is a deep dive into the world of sound baths, where the transformative power of sound waves brings healing and peace, especially to those affected by cancer and PTSD. We're privileged to be joined by Wyatt Smith, sound bath practitioner who shares his journey and the impactful stories of those he has guided through sound meditation. Wyatt's narrative is a story of passion and purpose, detailing his evolution from a gong master to an inspiring mentor within the cancer community. His dedication resonates as we explore how sound bath meditation can silence the clamor of the mind, ushering in a profound state of Zen. Wyatt shares the philosophy of patience in finding the right healer and the importance of giving sound therapy sessions a chance to work their magic. Closing the episode, we're treated to the enveloping sound of his gong, a live demonstration of this ancient practice's therapeutic potential. Contact Wyatt:Phone: 775-313-5875 E-Mail Wyatt SmithSound Bath By Wyatt on Instagram Sound Bath By Wyatt on FacebookSound Bath Calendar of Events Resources:Cancer Community Clubhouse Are you loving the Test Those Breasts! Podcast? You can show your support by donating to the Test Those Breasts Nonprofit @ https://testthosebreasts.org/donate/ Where to find Jamie:Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Test Those Breasts Facebook Group LinkTree Jamie Vaughn in the News! Thanks for listening! I would appreciate your rating and review where you listen to podcasts!I am not a doctor and not all information in this podcast comes from qualified healthcare providers, therefore may not constitute medical advice. For personalized medical advice, you should reach out to one of the qualified healthcare providers interviewed on this podcast and/or seek medical advice from your own providers .
Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Wyatt Smith, CEO & Founder of UpSmith, a workforce productivity platform that has raised $3.3 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: From Farm to Tech: Wyatt's journey from a cattle ranch in Alabama to founding UpSmith, highlighting the value of hard work and entrepreneurship learned from his father. Identifying the Problem: Understanding the skilled worker shortage and the need for a solution that addresses both supply and demand in various industries. Early Insights and Pivot: How initial attempts to match gig workers with employers led to the realization that starting with the job was key to effective upskilling. Innovative Business Model: UpSmith's model of sourcing, screening, training, and deploying new technicians in less than 90 days, with a focus on aligning incentives through productivity-based pricing. Scalable Solutions: The importance of focusing on scalable, repeatable solutions that can expand across multiple states and sectors. Future Vision: Wyatt's goal to expand UpSmith's impact beyond the US and into other sectors like healthcare and logistics, creating meaningful work opportunities worldwide.
Sunday Worship for February 19, 2023, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service with Pastor Dan Peterson and Guest Organist Dr. Wyatt Smith. Prelude—Dedication, Margaret Sandresky • Introit—Psalm 99:9, 2, 5 • Gathering Hymn—In Thee Is Gladness, ELW 867 • First Reading—Exodus 24:12-18 • Psalm 119:1-8 • Second Reading—2 Peter 1:16-21 • Gospel—Matthew 17:1-9 • Sermon—The Mountain of God, Pastor Dan Peterson • Hymn of the Day—How Good, Lord, to Be Here!, ELW 315 • Distribution Hymn—Let Us Break Bread Together, ELW 471 • Sending Hymn—Alleluia, Song of Gladness, ELW 318 • Postlude—Präludium in D, BuxWV 139, Dietrich Buxtehude View the bulletin and read the sermon transcript.
On this week's edition of the EcoNews Report, host Alicia Hamann of Friends of the Eel River is joined by three fisheries experts to talk about how we count fish in the Eel River. Tune in to hear from Wyatt Smith from the Round Valley Indian Tribes, Dave Kajtaniak from the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Charlie Schneider from California Trout as they discuss DIDSON cameras installed throughout the watershed and what data collected from these monitoring stations tells us about salmon and steelhead populations in the entire Eel River. This data can help influence conservation decisions as we work to meet recovery target population numbers for species listed under the Endangered Species Act. The data we discuss in this episode is specific to the mainstem Eel River, so it is not reflective of entire populations in the watershed, but rather a helpful indicator of just how many fish are out there.LINKS:Redwood Empire Trout UnlimitedFriends of the EelSupport the show
Wyatt is the founder and CEO of UpSmith, a technology company on a mission to combat America's skilled worker crisis. UpSmith partners with employers to identify high-demand gaps in their labor force, then sources and screens candidates to fill them. Where necessary, UpSmith connects candidates with affordable, fast, high-quality training to qualify them for placement. Prior to UpSmith, Wyatt led business development for Elevate, Uber's aerial ride-sharing business unit. He served as a consultant with McKinsey & Company and as a corps member with Teach for America, receiving the 2013 Sue Lehmann Award as a national teacher of the year. Wyatt holds an MBA with Distinction from Harvard Business School and a BS in Human & Organizational Development and Political Science from Vanderbilt University, where he served as student body president and as a young alumni trustee on the Board of Trust. On this episode, Chris and Wyatt discuss: An in-depth view of the emerging blue-collar labor crisis in America and how we got here. The benefits of blue-collar work and why it is worthwhile work. Upsmith's plan to employ more blue-collar workers. Why college isn't for everyone. Learn more about Chris Powers and Fort Capital: www.FortCapitalLP.com Follow Fort Capital on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/fort-capital/ Follow Chris on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/FortWorthChris Follow Chris on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/ Subscribe to The Fort on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJ32shRt8Od3MxMY-keTSQ Follow The Fort on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/TheFortPodcast (2:43) - What is the labor crisis we are facing right now? (7:40) - Was there an inflection point where we changed the way we look at the trades? (9:02) - Is this labor crisis attributed equally across all blue-collar work? (10:40) - Are we losing people in the trades due to a lack of training from small businesses? (15:33) - Why is it not obvious that people should look into the trades for a viable career? (18:39) - Does the federal government offer financial aid to attend a trade school? (19:55) - How much of this is a laziness problem? UpSmith (21:25) - Wyatt's launch of UpSmith (24:27) - How are you pitching high school students to have them consider this vs. College? (34:04) - What are the implications for the families of those who choose to enter the trades? (37:30) - Why are you attracted to the words ‘dignity' and ‘purpose'? (39:57) - Renaming Blue Collar as “The Builder Class” (41:10) - What takes place in the initial 8 weeks of a cohort? (44:13) - What problem is a company having that drives them to UpSmith for candidates? (47:40) - What's the line when it comes to blue-collar work and candidates with criminal records? (50:30) - Other than pay, what are some non-obvious benefits of a career in trades? (53:40) - Is the path for people to eventually own their own business or just have a steady income? (57:50) Is anyone on social media making this work sexy? @BuildersOfInsta Mike Rowe's Dirty Jobs The Make It Movement (1:00:48) - Are city crews looking to UpSmith for help with public infrastructure? (1:01:16) - What does our world look like if we fail to fill these blue-collar positions? HBR Future of Work Initiative (1:05:24) - Where have all these workers gone since Covid? The Mom Project (1:08:41) - Is there a certain characteristic that stands out in high-performers in the trades? (1:09:47) - Where do you envision UpSmith in 5 years? (1:11:40) - What are employers in home health care looking for from UpSmith candidates? (1:13:22) - What's one thing you've never predicted since you started this business? (1:14:46) - How can people get in touch or partner with you? Forge NOW The Fort is produced by Johnny Podcasts
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DeAnna Lorraine joins to expose how the IRS is weaponizing their special agents for, "dangerous assignments", permitting the use of deadly force, and how China is employing facial recognition on their school children. Cincinnati Children's hospital is denying a 3-year-old his heart transplant, and father Wyatt Smith and aunt Stephanie join to share how the child's vaccine-status is preventing his right to life. A mysterious virus is rampaging through Canada's daycare centers. Children as young as two-years old are being put on oxygen. Chris Sky joins to call out the media's silence, and warn about the coming, severe food shortages. Edward Szall joins to expose the FBI's attempts at DESTROYING President Donald Trump's life by raiding his Mar-A-Lago home in Florida. Watch this new show NOW at StewPeters.com! Visit our friends at Goldco! Call 855-706-GOLD or visit https://goldco.com/sp Prepare your family for famine and shortages by purchasing food through: https://heavensharvest.com/ Check out https://nootopia.com/StewPeters for help increasing your mental & physical strength to battle the deep-state's KRYPTONITE plot against Americans! Get Dr. Zelenko's Anti-Shedding Treatment, NOW AVAILABLE FOR KIDS: https://zstacklife.com/ CACOA is super good, it's a super food, and it's super based! Buy it now: https://shop.earthechofoods.com/stew Go Ad-Free, Get Exclusive Content, Become a Premium user: https://redvoicemedia.com/premium Follow Stew on Gab: https://gab.com/RealStewPeters See all of Stew's content at https://StewPeters.com Watch full episodes here: https://redvoicemedia.net/stew-full-shows Check out Stew's store: https://stewmerch.com Support our efforts to keep truth alive: https://www.redvoicemedia.com/support-red-voice-media/
UpSmith is a platform devoted to helping American workers reach their full potential by matching skilled blue collar workers with eager employers. Ben and Geoff interview UpSmith Founder and CEO Wyatt Smith to discuss how he came to the idea for workforce development training via his pathway at Teach for America, McKinsey, and Uber. They also discuss the Texas labor market and what it takes to drive a strong, diverse economy. The men also discuss the 4th of July, Miss Texas results, and the USC / UCLA shift to the Big Ten.
Wyatt Smith, location manager for Brandt in Franklin, Ill., says he favorite part of his job is getting in the field and getting work done. While that requires patience at times, he leans on his own experience working in ag retail operations to understand the in-season pinch points and other challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode Murph is joined by Wyatt Smith, camp counselor who went viral early this summer by scoring 76 points in a basketball game! We spoke about his motivation to play basketball, why the youth is important to our society & his other interests. Which NBA player inspired Wyatt to play basketball? Was Murph forced to come out of retirement? Tune In! To Follow Wyatt Smith: Twitter: @peepgamedoe Instagram: @wyattanthony_ Highlight video: https://fb.watch/7GsNBK9Ys7/ To Follow Murph: Twitter: @ItsDMurph Instagram: @ItsDMurph Follow WhyNotSports: Instagram: @whynotsports_ www.dmurphspeaks.com
Super stoked to finally get the bass guru from the funk group DRJR on the show this evening. We set up before their last practice before their Sunday show at The Blue Note in Okc. They are looking to melt faces off there, and at The Hunt Club on 5/25. Get your dancing shoes on and bring a friend to experience the funk.
This week guests Dan Hornstein and Wyatt Smith join the show to discuss the top and bottom Deftones songs to celebrate their new album being released. Adam also shares his true feelings about his new wired headphones. Hosted by Mark Pierson, Juan Smith & Adam Radliff Please follow us on...twitter.com/@podcast_countryinstagram.com/no_country_podcastEmail us at nocountrypodcast@gmail.comfacebook.com/nocountrypodcastVoicemail: 346-291-0050 Digital Marketing by Helps2https://helps2.com/ Intro music produced by Kadencehttp://kadenceokc.com
Why does the Moon have more craters than the Earth? What’s the Moon’s true color? Is the dark side of the Moon real? Could we terraform the Moon? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and planetary scientist Raquel Nuno answer fan questions on lunar geology. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons David Frederick, Jennifer Aiken, Jamie Boneleye, Kyle Walker, Evan Blackburn, Jon Mack, Wyatt Smith, Cole Smart for supporting us this week. Image Credit: NASA. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
In the third episode of the Kirby Bros Podcast, The boys are joined by Wyatt Smith and make predictions for Xbox Games Showcase set for July 23rd! Enjoy the Show and be sure to like comment and subscribe. Background vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com
In this episode Mark & Juan sit down with comedian Dan Hornstein and intern Wyatt Smith. They discuss music, what to do when you get heckled and explore many of Dan's conversational cul de sacs. Hosted by Mark Pierson & Juan Smith Please follow us on...twitter.com/@podcast_countryinstagram.com/no_country_podcastEmail us at nocountrypodcast@gmail.comfacebook.com/nocountrypodcastVoicemail: 346-291-0050 Intro music produced by Kadencehttp://kadenceokc.com
Harriet Tubman was a political activist who rescued approximately 70 people from being enslaved. It took about 13 missions for her to save her family and friends using the Underground Railroad, and also the help of antislavery activists. The stage actress, Cynthia Erivo, earned a 2016 Tony Award for her performance in Broadway's "The Color Purple." An interesting fact about Cynthia is that she is 5-foot-1, which is an inch taller than the actual Harriet Tubman was.
This week, it's a big week for news! Mark and Funmi break down what's happening in Hollywood, while Tom is M.I.A - where is he?! He does share his thoughts on the Joker. Mark and Funmi share what made their list this week: Marianne and Uncanny Anne. Plus, Tom interviews Harriet Editor Wyatt Smith.
In anticipation of Merry-Go-Round's first ever live music showcase, our music editor CJ Simonson interviewed Beejay, the mind behind the Citrus City records act Shindigs. Come see Shindigs, alongside Sports Coach and Wyatt Smith this Saturday in LA: https://bit.ly/2kNI3ZR As always, consider supporting Merry-Go-Round on Patreon:
Film editor Wyatt Smith has worked on projects like Mary Poppins Returns, Dr. Strange, Thor: The Dark World, The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise Into the Woods, & dozens of music documentaries. On this edition of Cinemascene he shares his journey with Noel T. Manning II on WGWG.org.
Gordon sits down with Wyatt Smith to discuss the editing of Mary Poppins Returns and the challenges the film presented him in the editing room.
Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast #93! http://www.organduo.lt/podcast Today's guest is an American concert organist Wyatt Smith who is a native of Rapid City, South Dakota. He performs with “nuance, polish, and personality” (Michael Barone, APM Pipedreams). Wyatt concertizes extensively throughout the United States by keeping an active concert schedule. he has performed in twenty-eight states throughout the US over the last seven years, and more recently in Europe. Notable performance venues include the US Air Force Academy Protestant Cadet Chapel (Colorado Springs), St. Thomas Church (New York), St. Andrew's Cathedral (Honolulu), St. George's, Hanover Square (London), St. Mark Episcopal Cathedral (Seattle), the Spreckels Organ Pavilion – Balboa Park (San Diego), National City Christian Church (Washington D. C.) King's Chapel (Boston), Trinity Church – Copley Square (Boston), Woolsey Hall – Yale University (New Haven), William Jewell College (Liberty), the Community of Christ Auditorium and Temple (Independence), the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels (Los Angeles), and Overture Concert Hall (Madison). He performed at the 2012 AGO National Convention in Nashville, Tennessee as a Rising Star, having won the AGO/Quimby Regional Competition for Young Organists - Region VI in 2011. His performances have been heard on several episodes of American Public Media's Pipedreams. His achievements in performance were recently recognized when he was named as a member of the "Class of 2016" by The Diapason's program, "20-under-30", which recognizes young leaders in the fields of organ, harpsichord, carillon, and church music. Wyatt has a passion for commissioning and performing new works for the organ. Over the last several years, he has commissioned and premiered works by David Cherwien, Carson Cooman, Emma Lou Diemer, Kurt Knecht, Kristina Langlois, Pamela Ruiter-Feenstra, among others. Wyatt is currently a doctoral student at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he studies organ performance with Dr. Carole Terry. He received his Master of Music degree from the Yale Institute of Sacred Music and the Yale School of Music, where he studied organ performance with Dr. Martin Jean. His Bachelor of Music degree in organ performance is from the University of South Dakota, where he was an organ student of Dr. Larry Schou. Wyatt is the Organist at St. Alphonsus Parish in Seattle, Washington, where he plays the Fritts-Richards organ, Op. 4. In this conversation, among many other things, Wyatt talks about his experience in playing Bach's trio sonatas, Matthias Weckmann's gigantic cycle "Es ist das Heil" and his newest research on the late works of Max Reger. Enjoy and share your comments below. And don't forget to help spread the word about the SOP Podcast by sharing it with your organist friends. Thanks for caring. Related link: http://www.wyattsmith-organist.com
Gordon sits down with Wyatt Smith, editor of Nine, Ricki and the Flash, Into the Woods, Thor II, and more! They discuss how he entered the industry through music, approached editing Into the Woods and then discuss comic books and editing Thor II
This week, co-host Greg Srisavasdi (https://deepestdream.com) and special guest actor Chad Miller join debbie and go "Behind the Lens" and below the line with Disney's INTO THE WOODS featuring excerpts of debbie's interviews with director Rob Marshall, costume designer Colleen Atwood and editor Wyatt Smith. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com
This message from Psalm 137 was shared by Dave Bindewald at the August 18, 2013 worship gathering of Christ Community Church of the South Hills. It also includes Ken and Wyatt Smith taling about their recent trip to Israel.
Former Wild and Gopher Wyatt Smith talked to Tom Reid Thursday night
Former Wild and Gopher center Wyatt Smith stops by the radio booth to talk to Tom Reid