For over 3 decades Mike dedicated his life to helping kids learn, then leading the way as a principal, and then as a district administrator.  He's seen a lot of changes in teaching, school safety, leadership, coaching and many other aspects of educating our kids.  We talk about what makes a principal successful and how best to change with the roll as you move from teaching to leadership.  We discuss soft skills and personality traits that lend themselves to being a successful principal and we even throw a little bass fishing advice into the mix.  Mike is a prime example of who you want guiding your children and we need more leaders like him in our schools.  Thanks Mike! 

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Mike - Teacher/Principal/District Administrator

Dr. Karen Kelly is a Physiologist for the Navy and her research has two primary areas of focus, warfighter performance and musculoskeletal injury prevention. Her research incorporates the understanding of pathophysiological changes that occur as a result of high training loads and training/operating in extreme environments. Most recently her research has focused on undersea performance, winter warfare and close combat/tactical stress.  As you listen, you can quickly tell Dr. Kelly is passionate about helping our fighting forces perform safely and optimally and she knows what she is talking about.  If you think that a career in the field of physiology might be of interest to you, you are hard pressed to find a better mentor than Dr. Kelly.  She can be found on LinkedIn HERE [https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-kelly-phd-b325737/] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-kelly-phd-b325737/).  Thank you Dr Kelly! 

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Dr Karen Kelly - Warfighter Physiologist

Bo started with just a foot in the door cleaning tools part time.  Fast forward 20 years and he is just about running the place.  Sometimes all you need is an opportunity to implement your hard work ethic and you can go places.  Bo is a sponge, always soaking up knowledge, information, always learning and he has had about every job in his company.  We need truckers to get things, we all know that.  The shelves at our favorite stores would be empty without truckers.  Well, truckers need logistics managers to organize and arrange a thousand moving parts to ensure it all goes according to plan.  If you like a fast pace and ensuring the country keeps moving, you may want to listen to this interview with Bo, he's a solid example of how to be successful not only in logistics, but in about any career you choose.  Thanks Bo! 

Bo Prock and the link for Eagle Logistics can be found on LinkedIn HERE [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bo-prock-738071107/] or HERE [https://www.eaglelogisticsllc.com]

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Bo - Logistics Operations Manager 

The whole point of The Jobs Podcast is to do a deep dive into various careers,  but this one was a deep dive about deep......dives.  Ross made a career as a Master Navy Diver and he lays out all the details of this unique and specialized career.  The training required, the dangers, the requirement to be the best at everything to ensure you, and those with you, make it home, hyperbaric chambers, wound care, the bends, as well as some ways to turn that Navy career into a successful one when you enter the private sector.  We always hold those that serve in the military in high regard at The Jobs Podcast so thank you Ross, for sharing your story and for serving our country.  

Ross and his book, "View Thru A Faceplate Window, Adventures Of A Navy Master Diver" can be found HERE [https://www.anavymasterdiversadventure.com/].

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Ross - Master Navy Diver/Author

Who doesn't love a good interview about dogs?  Well, criminals won't like this particular type of dog, the K9 officer.  On this episode of The Jobs Podcast, we speak with Barry, a career K9 officer who not only patrols the streets with his 4 legged partner, but also trains new officers and has a ton of solid information on all that goes into a K9 program.  We talk about the dedication and commitment it takes,  how a K9 dog is developed and utilized, whats it's really like to be on the receiving end of a dog bite and so much more.  This was a captivating interview to say the least.  If you have an interest in dogs, in a career in law enforcement, are considering the shift to becoming a K9 officer, or if you just wonder what all goes into the K9 officers you see in your own town, you will not want to skip this episode.  

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Barry - K9 Police Officer

Tara has THE coolest job, full stop.  She gets to help people, fly in a chopper going 180 miles an hour thru the air and gets paid to do it.  I've never regretted my career in the fire service but this one made me wish I could go back and give the Flight nurse career a shot.  From an early age Tara knew what she wanted to do and nothing was going to get in her way.  Her sisters early medical issue and a visit from a flight nurse to her school sparked a flame that still burns strong to this day.  If you like helping others in exciting and varied locations while shooting across the friendly skies, this interview with Tara will give you all the nuts and bolts you need to get after it.  Thanks Tara! 



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Tara - Life Flight Nurse

Jodi has had a successful career in voiceover acting and her list of clients is long and impressive. Bose, Subway, Jenn-Air, Dell computers, Kraft, HGTV and countless others trust her with their image.  Her voice and her personality and warm and friendly, while being authentic and immediately comfortable.  It's no wonder she has been as successful as she has.  She is also the host of a successful and long running podcast called "Audio Branding".  If you have ever dreamed of having a career as a voice over actor, Jodi is a perfect mentor to listen to as she provides some solid advice to avoid missteps, how to be teachable, how to deal with clients and much more.  If you want to hire Jodi, listen to examples of her voiceover work or find her podcast, you can do all that https://voiceoversandvocals.com/ or click HERE [https://voiceoversandvocals.com/].  Thanks Jodi! 

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Jodi - Voiceover Actor

With everything being digital these days, the field of cyber. and physical security is ripe for a career.  AI, firewalls, as well as smoke, hazmat and threat detection is not only exciting and pays well, it's not as difficult to get into as you may initially think.  Casey lays out how you can get great training and what types of soft skills will allow you to excel in this vital occupation.  

Casey can be found HERE [https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseyrash/] and his company HERE [https://www.securepassage.com/].*

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*The Jobs Podcast has no affiliation with Secure Passage, it's employees, affiliates or subsidiaries.  

Casey - Cyber Security Expert

The trades are making a comeback, in large part thanks to Mike Rowe educating people on their value.  Ben is a perfect example of someone who found himself in his lane in HVAC.  This interview really lays out the various options within the HVAC field, the pros and cons of them all, trade school vs internship, pay options, equipment options as well as some cutting edge products coming down the pipe.  If you think the HVAC field may be of interest to you, this interview will provide a lot of helpful information to help you decide.  

Ben can be found HERE [https://ssbhc.com/]

The book that Ben mentioned in our interview can be found HERE [https://www.audible.com/pd/B005LXV0HI?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=library_overflow]

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Ben - HVAC Project Manager

There is a lot that goes into moving goods and equipment around our country.  None of that happens without truck drivers, from hot shot rigs to full sized semi-trucks.  We sometimes forget that  the stuff on the shelves or the stuff we order doesn't deliver itself.  There are people, trucks and companies that make all that happen.  If you have any interest in being a part of the backbone of our economy, this interview with Jason is loaded with details to help you decide if this may be the career for you.  The next time you see a truck driver, say thanks; They deserve it.  

Jason can be found on his youtube channel HERE [https://www.youtube.com/@jlovetheflash5371/featured]

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Jason - HotShot Trucking/Logistics Company

The Jobs Podcast provides a deeper dive into numerous aspects of all kinds of careers, the training needed to obtain certain jobs, the pros and cons of a job, pay scales, opportunities, etc.  It also gives a glimpse into the lives of the everyday folks doing these jobs.  Its tough sometimes to know if a career is a good fit for you based on a job board or school counselor.  We attempt to give a more specific and helpful snapshot of a career from those who've been successful at it to help you, the listener, know if it's worth investigating that career further.  We spend decades working and the choice of a career is more mystifying that it should be.  So join us as we explore the people and the occupations that make the world go 'round.    

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