From an early age Erik loved music.  Metal music was what his mind dwelled on most often.  He played in bands, consumed music and dove head first into his passion of recording, mixing and editing music.  He was in his lane when creating, either by himself or with others.  Fast forward 15 years and he owns his own company mixing, editing and helping artists realize their dreams.  He also does audio book and podcast editing and recordings.  We discuss so many interesting topics in this interview so if you love music and recording, this is a can't miss.  We discuss the road to learning, internships, mentors, the pros and cons of AI music, the creative process, how to be a creative person but also handle the administrative side of running your own company and so much more.  If you think Erik may be a good fit for your next project, don't hesitate to reach out to him at his website found HERE [https://vikingguitar.com/].  (www.vikingguitar.com). Thanks Erik!

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Erik - Audio Engineer

The rush you get from being a paramedic, the adrenaline dump, can be a big part of what entices people to this line of work.  However, there are a lot of other benefits, and pitfalls, that can be found as you venture into the first responder realm.  Chris has done numerous jobs in the EMS arena, from EMT, to Paramedic, Flight medic, supervisor and now he is in a more administrative roll.  He's seen a lot of changes, good and bad, in his career and this interview is a solid look at this line of work.  If you want to work in EMS and want to be successful at it, this is the interview for you.  Thanks Chris!

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Chris - Paramedic

Sometimes experiences in youth mold us more than we know.  Brian saw the effects that drugs were having on some of those around him at a young age and decided a career in law enforcement was what he wanted.  With a few degrees in criminal justice and human resources under his belt, he began as a local police officer but the next step was closer than he realized.  Fast forward 23 years and Brian was ending his career as a DEA Supervisory Agent.  This interview is as solid as it gets and at times, is a bit raw; thats life.  We discuss the addiction epidemic, Drug cartels, the supply and demand side of the drug problem, DEA pay, beneficial skillsets, and what a DEA agent will do to infiltrate and disrupt the drug scourge on our society.  We also discuss Brians work in training and drug education after his long career with the DEA.  Brians links can be found below.  Thanks Brian! 

Brian can be found at www.eagle6training.com [https://www.eagle6training.com/] or www.only2mg.com [https://www.only2mg.com/]

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Brian - DEA Supervisory Special Agent

If you know a United States Marine, they can't help but be successful.  Brian is no exception to that rule.  From the Marine Core training working with air traffic control, to a job fueling planes, and then obtaining his pilots license, Brian has intentionally exposed himself to almost every aspect of the airline industry.  Now, Brian is the director of aviation for the Springfield/Branson National airport.  We dive into every aspect imaginable on his career path and the opportunities therein.  If you have an interest in flying, being an airline mechanic, operations manager, air traffic controller etc, Brian drops a ton of kernels of wisdom in this interview you would be wise to absorb.  Thanks Brian!

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Brian - Director Of Aviation - Springfield/Branson National Airport

To say Bronson has an important job is an understatement.  When something is built, the foundation is where a project can succeed or fail.  Making sure that the soil, the water, gravity and materials all operate cohesively is vital to a projects success.  Enter the Geotechnical Engineer.  Bronson gets new puzzles to solve on a regular basis and he goes to work calculating risk, ensuring materials meet the desired specifications and that all tolerances are within spec.  The project may be in an earthquake area, the soil may be sandy or muddy, there are numerous aspects of a projects foundation to consider.  If you think engineering is a career path you want to pursue, this area of specialization may be just the one you're looking for.  Thanks Bronson! 

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Bronson - Geotechnical Engineer

Dr. Beam had dreams of a career in music.  Fast forward a "few years" and he is now a Trauma surgeon.  Life is funny how we make plans and then we look back wondering how we got where we are.  In this interview we discuss the long and tough journey to becoming a Trauma surgeon and all that comes along with this challenging, and rewarding career.  We talk about how to prevent burnout, the importance of keeping your arrogance at bay, we discuss pay and education, as well as how satisfying it can be to see a patient make it.  Dr. Beam is a great example of a steady and methodical approach under pressure.  If a career as an emergency surgeon sounds interesting to you, this is one episode you will want to listen too. Thanks. Dr. beam!

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Dr. Beam - Trauma/Burn/Critical Care Surgeon

Kevin began mowing lawns in 2000 as a side business in high school to support himself through college. He hung up hand-made signs in hair salons and the grocery store and ran ads in the local newspaper. The unfortunate part of this business idea was that he did not own a lawnmower. He borrowed a push mower from a family member and started out mowing.  A few years later he saw an ad for a local mowing company for sale and he was able to make the purchase.  Now, Kevin is the owner of a Landscaping company.  This interview is a great snapshot of what really goes on in to making a business run and the countless hours, and years, it takes to be successful.  There are a ton of kernels of advice in this from a guy who never gave up and made it work, thru work.  Thanks Kevin!  Kevin and Custom Creations 417 can be found HERE. [https://customcreations417.com/home/] 

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Kevin - Hardscape/Landscape Professional

A lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan, Dan got his start with Cardinals Baseball by winning the Fox Sports TV contest, "Payin' Your Dues," in May of 2004.  Since joining the Springfield Cardinals prior to the inaugural season in 2005, Dan has gone from the last Account Executive hired all the way to Vice President/General Manager, with various sales and marketing positions along the way. As the second General Manager in team history, Dan's focus is two-fold: to make sure the Springfield Cardinals are advocates for a great community and to do everything the organization can to help the St. Louis Cardinals win their next World Championship.  For ticket or general information on the Springfield Cardinals, you can visit them HERE [https://www.milb.com/springfield].  

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Dan Reiter - VP/GM for The Springfield Cardinals Baseball Team

Dr. Lauren Daly had her sights set on medical school but she saw an opportunity to improve the way classes were taught.  Her desire to help people learn as opposed to just take their money and throw them into the machine of higher learning, took her down a different path.  Now, Dr. Daly is half of the dynamic duo at CollegeHacked.com.  She, together with Dr. Clifford Stumme, produce quality content about how to get an online education for a fraction of the cost and time traditional college takes.  They do deep dives into the numerous options for an online education as well as ancillary learning sites like Study.com, Sophia learning, CLEP exams and more.  If you are considering a degree, no matter your age or stage in life, you MUST check out their Youtube channel @CollegeHacked or their website for more info.  Thanks Dr. Lauren! 

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Dr. Lauren Daly - Chief Academic Advisor for CollegeHacked.com

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

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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