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Jared Turner Podcasts
A nerdy/geeky podcast about nothing! Whether you like anime, wrestling, comicbooks, music or acting we have something for eveyone!!
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Learn HOW to learn Chinese with hosts Jared Turner and John Pasden. You will learn tips, strategies, and insights so you can supercharge your language learning. You will also be inspired by guest interviews with people from all over the world who have learned Chinese. Both Jared and John both learned Chinese, lived in China for many years, and have worked with learners all over the world and understand the unique challenges that Chinese learners face. They stay at the forefront of language l ...
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Welcome to Aussie LawnStars, The freshcut Lawncast We are all about the legends, and cowboys, Aussie seasons and grasses and products. We share the stories and product reviews, helping you make your business successful.
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Hosted by the voice of the American fan, Jason Davis (SiriusXM), and the clown prince of soccer, Jared Dubois (JD & The Rod), The Best Soccer Show is dedicated to all things American Soccer, covering Major League Soccer, the National Women’s Soccer League, the US national teams, Americans around the globe, and more. The show features a who's who of American soccer in an energetic, call-in format that gives fans a voice while never taking itself or the game too seriously.
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Picking An XI For USMNT v. South Korea, Suarez And Messi Break Bad, Jared Guesses Lower Division Badges
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1:14:57Jason and Jared are back to get into the big things in American soccer. Those things are, according to them: 1. Picking a starting XI for the USMNT friendly against South Korea on Saturday. 3-5-2? 4-3-3? 2. Inter Miami's nonsense in Seattle and whether Luis Suarez should be banned from Major League Soccer for spitting on that guy. 3. Jared guessing…
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Nine Months Without a Paycheck: A Founder's Story
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23:09In this episode of the Arizona Business Podcast, host Jared Orr engages in a dynamic conversation with Micah, the founder of Business Genie. Micah shares his inspiring journey of quitting his job, enduring nine months without a paycheck, and overcoming multiple challenges to build Business Genie. They discuss the initial trials, customer feedback p…
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Comic writer and novelist Cullen Bunn returns to If You Give A Dad A Podcast! From Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe to Harrow County, The Sixth Gun, and his newest project Deluge with Ignition Press, Cullen has proven himself as one of the most versatile voices in comics. In this episode, we flip through The Pages of Bunn — talking about creative…
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Creeks Garden Care, Whats in a name
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1:34:59In this conversation, Garry Ashton speaks with Mikey and Olive from Creeks Garden Care about their journey from youth work to starting a gardening business. They discuss the challenges of naming a business, the transition from employment to entrepreneurship, pricing strategies, and the importance of networking within the industry. The conversation …
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Mauricio Pochettino's Weirdo USMNT Roster
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1:12:17Jason and Jared discuss Mauricio Pochettino's really weird USMNT roster for the upcoming September friendlies. What the hell is going on? Make sure you subscribe to get the video version of the show and to get notified when the live episodes are going down. The show is always better when you can see our beautiful faces. Thanks for your support! Ple…
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Financial Freedom: Diana Turner's Inspiring Journey and Advice
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27:01In this episode, I interview my friend and financial advisor, Diana Turner, who shares her unique journey into financial advising. Diana recounts her early fascination with finance, driven by her parents' roles as accountants, and how the tragic loss of her husband fueled her mission to help others achieve financial security. She discusses practica…
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Jeremy Haun returns to If You Give A Dad A Podcast! In this episode, we dive into his work as Creative Director at Ignition Press, the exciting news that The Beauty is being adapted into a television series at FX by Ryan Murphy, and his experience running the Ignition Press store at San Diego Comic-Con. Jeremy also shares details about his brand-ne…
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Paxten's Move, MLS Transfers, Berman Out, Leagues Cup, USMNT Tag Teams
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1:08:52Let's GO. Jason and Jared with a special guest appearance by Jonanthan Taylor Tannenwald talking: Paxten Aarsonson's move to Colorado MLS Transfers of Note Why Jessica Berman needs to go Leagues Cup and why it's good or...not USMNT players in Europe and the start to their seasons Gio Reyna's situation as maybe Gladbach is in play? USMNT player who …
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Theme/Promo for 2025. With a taste of a few of the guests this last year had! Townsend Coleman (TMNT Michaelangelo) Jason Douglas (DBS Lord Beerus) Airica Demia (Indie Wrestler) Nick from Original Geek (Writer) Eric from Original Geek (Artist) Larry Brantley (Wishbone/ MHA Spinner) Jeremy Haun (Comic Writer/Artist) Anna Ray (Indie Wrestler) Cullen …
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Real people, real business, real progress to a profitable business with Gavin Turner
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1:50:30In this conversation, Garry Ashton interviews Gavin Turner, a gardener from Launceston, Tasmania, who shares his journey from working in a salmon farm to running a successful gardening business. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of gardening in Tasmania, marketing strategies, client relationships, and the importance of mindset in busine…
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Changing The Temperature (Guest: Dontae Smiley)
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1:05:02Step into the ring with “Prime Time” Dontae Smiley — pro wrestler, entertainer, and relentless competitor. We talk about his wrestling journey, the influences that shaped him, and the art of ring IQ — from reading the crowd to knowing when to change things on the fly. Dontae shares stories about his favorite opponents and feuds (both his own and th…
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How to Learn to Read Chinese: Developing Fluency Now (Replay)
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58:49In this replay of a fan-favorite episode, John and Jared discuss the concept of fluency now as opposed to some distant time in the future and how reading will get you there.Guest interview is with Olle Linge of Hacking Chinese and Chinese language enthusiast extraordinaire. He offers the Chinese learning tips that he wishes someone had told him bac…
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From The Toy Aisle To The News Desk (Guest: Daniel from The Legacy of Nerd)
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1:35:13From the toy aisle to breaking pop culture news — Daniel, a.k.a. The Legacy of Nerd, joins me for a conversation packed with fandom and insider stories. We talk Power Rangers, that documentary that’s still making waves — and how trusted sources say parts of the story are still untold. Daniel shares his biggest moments from SDCC 2025, what it’s like…
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Accelerate your business growth and profit. Dan Aubrey has!
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2:01:20Today there is no excuse for starting a business and floundering or failing because you don’t know what you’re doing. Listen to Aussie LawnStars to learn business secrets, shortcuts and systems. Join www.sortscape.com.au/lawnstars for one of the best systems to help you succeed. Dan Aubrey has taken many paths before starting in business and he has…
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Son To LAFC, Mueller To Vancouver, Blind Ranking Predicted Best Seasons For Americans In Europe
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1:16:01Jason and Jared talking about Son's big move to LAFC, Mueller's big move to Vancouver, and then Jared blind ranks "Who Will Have The Best Season In Europe" with 15 USMNT players. Stay tuned till the end... Make sure you subscribe to get the video version of the show and to get notified when the live episodes are going down. The show is always bette…
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Building Business Grit: Home Inspection Success with Premier Inspector Group
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31:55In this episode of the Arizona Business Podcast, host Jared Orr interviews Joe and Tom, founders of Premier Inspector Group, one of the show’s proud sponsors. Joe and Tom discuss their journey into the home inspection industry, strategies for standing out in a saturated market, and how they doubled their revenue in a few years. They delve into the …
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Fun First, Fluency Follows: Karl Vilhelmsson’s Chinese Strategy
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32:24What happens when a Swedish physics student decides to go all-in on Chinese? Meet Karl Vilhelmsson, a particle physics student at Stanford’s SLAC lab and a self-described language adventurer. From a middle school classroom in Stockholm to immersive conversations with a Taiwanese friend and a solo Chinese language-only trip to Suzhou, Carl shares ho…
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Crafted Greens - Making Lawns Better
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2:06:35Chris Vogel has worked for a Jim’s franchise, bought a Fox franchise and now operates independently to offer lawn care packages and gardening targeted to clients who want premium results.By Garry Ashton
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Leagues Cup? Matt Turner, Johnny 5, MLS 3.0 And Blind Ranking Americans Who Didn't Make It To Europe
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1:21:49Jason. Jared. El DeBarge. The BSS Boys are back to talk about the League Cup (Jared isn't impressed), Matt Turner's potential return to MLS and New England, Johnny Cardoso taking the number 5 shirt at Atletico Madrid (EL DEBARGE VOICE: "Who's Johnny?"), MLS 3.0, and blind ranking American players who never left North America. Whew. It's a lot. VINT…
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The Bra Business & Beyond: Laura’s Journey & Networking Playbook
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19:25In this episode, we sit down with Laura, a dynamic serial entrepreneur who shares her journey from the corporate world to building multiple thriving businesses. Laura reveals how networking became her secret weapon for growth, the challenges she faced along the way, and the strategies she uses to market herself and find her niche. Whether you’re lo…
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The Crimson Thunder Speaks (Guest: Adam Tuominen)
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1:26:27The Crimson Thunder Speaks Adam Tuominen — best known as Hunter Bradley, the Crimson Thunder Ranger from Power Rangers Ninja Storm — joins Jared for his first-ever long-form solo interview. In this candid and in-depth conversation, Adam shares stories from his journey as an Australian actor, including: Winning a Curtain Call Award for Frankie & Joh…
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Jim and Shai from Mow Buddy graced the dungeon with a visit to explain the Mow Buddy platfrom and share how it can provide jobs that are already pre qualifed to save you time and effort chasing leads and advertising. You need to listen to the interview to decide if the Mow Buddy platform is a good option for your business.…
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Roofing, Faith & Going All In — Jason Von Payne’s Relentless Drive
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37:26🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with Jason Von Payne, founder of State 48 Roofing and one of the busiest entrepreneurs I’ve met in Arizona. We dive into his journey building a top-rated roofing company, how his faith fuels his work, and the critical role content creation plays in his brand’s growth. Jason’s energy, discipline, and commitment to show…
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Growing Up With Smallville (Guest: Colin K Bass)
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2:04:37Ep. 162 – Growing Up With Smallville (with Colin Bass) Colin Bass returns to If You Give A Dad A Podcast to join Nick and Jared for a nostalgic deep dive into the first two seasons of Smallville! From Clark Kent’s early days in Smallville to Lex Luthor’s slow descent into villainy, we’re talking about what made this show such a huge part of our gen…
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Too Many Chinese Videos, Too Little Progress? Lets Fix That
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25:14Chinese learners today are surrounded by video, TikToks from tutors, YouTube explainers, online courses, sitcoms, and AI-powered tools promising to boost your progress. But with so much content, it's easy to feel overwhelmed or stuck in passive learning. In this episode, we dive into how to actually learn Chinese through video. Jared and John discu…
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The Best USMNT XI Of All-Time, Finding A Place For Gio
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1:19:17Jason. Rodius. A classic edition of The Best Soccer Show. The boys get into a discussion about the best all-time eleven for the USMNT based on a team sent to Jason by soccer journalist Brian Straus. Then, some thoughts on Gio Reyna. Lots of thoughts, actually. There's some heat to the thoughts. Hot thoughts. Make sure you subscribe to get the video…
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From Smoke Shop to Barbershop with Rajiv Patel
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22:55Get a 7-day free trial with Business Genie In this episode of the Arizona Business Podcast, host Jared Orr interviews Rajiv, the founder of Nico's Barbershop in Phoenix Valley. They discuss the inspiration behind starting the barbershop, Rajiv's unconventional journey into the barbering industry, and the importance of building a business with perso…
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Art Amplified (Guest: Jason Turner)
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1:49:15This week on If You Give a Dad a Podcast, Nick sits down with artist and musician Jason Turner for a creative deep-dive into the world of comic cons, sketchbooks, music, and more. Jason shares stories from the convention circuit, talks about his journey from early sketches to professional gigs, and gives us insight into his work on The Ripper Gene …
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Ignorance will kill your business with Peter Lynch
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1:22:24Peter has a history steeped in business practices banking and accounting, Peter has insights into small business that will help you succeed. Peter is a good friend of mine and I’ve been talking him into doing this interview for a while now and I know you will get a lot of value from the topics we cover.…
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Gold Cup Player Tiers, Americans On The Move, How Much Do You Pay Your Barber?
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1:16:04JASON AND JARED ARE BACK! The dynamic duo got together to finish off the Gold Cup review and to put players from this version of the USMNT into tiers for their ceiling as internationals. The boys also threw in a bit of talk about American players making moves this summer (and wonder who needs to make one ahead of the 2026 World Cup). Plus...haircut…
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Setting Big Goals for the Apparel Industry with Charles Mintz
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26:10In this episode, I interview Charles, the founder of IAC Lifestyle, an activewear company based in Tempe, Arizona. We discuss the evolution of IAC from its early days, when the acronym stood for 'Intense Alcohol Consumers,' to its current meaning, 'Intelligence and Confidence.' Charles shares how his journey to sobriety and his personal growth have…
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Cartoons and Country Music (Guest: Scott Innes)
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1:30:29Episode 160 – Cartoons & Country Music (with Scott Innes) From voicing Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, and Popeye to winning a CMA award and hosting a hit radio show—Scott Innes has done it all. In this episode, Scott shares his journey through voice acting, music, and broadcasting, along with the life lessons that shaped him—like the mindset that “those who d…
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Burnout, Breakthrough, and Fluency: Chaniece’s Story
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51:40Chaniece Chen didn’t just study Chinese, she built her own major, battled burnout in an intensive language program, and came back for more. In this episode, Jared talks with Chaniece about her 12-year journey in China, from struggling with tones to thriving in Shanghai as a translator, community organizer, and content creator. Chaniece opens up abo…
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Your business needs you to think about this
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1:22:25When you start a business you are training your brain to think about a whole lot of challenges you have never faced before...What are they? You probably have already thought about what tools to buy and the basics of impressing the customer with quality service, BUT, what does that look like? Do you wow them with technical knowledge or promise them …
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Community is The New Currency with Yousef Mohammadi
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20:39In this episode, I chat with my friend Yousef, founder of Authentic Curated Experiences. ACE focuses on crafting powerful, community-driven events. We dive into the evolving role of live experiences in business growth, why events should be part of every brand’s strategy, and even share our predictions on how AI will impact the future of events. If …
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Ink-Stained and Horror-Brained (Guest: Mike Bockoven)
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1:58:26This week on If You Give a Dad a Podcast, Nick sits down for a chillingly insightful chat with horror author Mike Bockoven! Best known for his breakout novel FantasticLand, Mike dives deep into the story’s origins, its documentary-style format, and the real-life psychology behind the horrors that unfold. The two also talk about his upcoming novel C…
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Why teams are necessary to grow your business
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1:20:12Matthew Wandmaker has built his business on successful practices and systems that he has proven work well. We cover a lot of ground in this business heavy episode. If you wonder about what works and what doesnt work when you grow a business, this is a must listen episode.By Garry Ashton
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USMNT Drama, Gold Cup Quarterfinals, Americans On The Move With Dan Vaughn
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1:08:46With JRodius at the beach this week, Jason is joined by special guest fill-in co-host Dan Vaughn of Protagonist Soccer to talk about the big stories around the USMNT. 1. USMNT drama! Jason and Dan dissect the Pulisic situation and its potential impact on the USMNT moving forward 2. USA v. Costa Rica in the Gold Cup quarterfinals and our confidence …
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Mastering Money in Business and in Life with Scott McBrien and Cindy Eagar
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30:58In this episode, I sit down with Scott McBrien and Cindy Eagar, a powerhouse married couple and founders of The Sigma Investor. Scott brings his background as a stockbroker, and Cindy has launched multiple ventures — together, they offer incredible insight on building financial stability and wealth. We cover everything from where to start with inve…
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Phantom Force: A New Kind of Power (Guest: Aaron Coney)
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1:22:44This week, I’m joined by creator Aaron Coney to dive into the origin and evolution of Phantom Force, the bold new indie comic redefining what a hero story can be. We talk about the inspiration behind the series, the dual-story structure, his collaboration with Blake Foster, and the world-building that sets this universe apart from anything that cam…
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Crutch or Catalyst? The Truth About Pinyin
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27:40You’re reading Chinese, and there it is, pinyin over every character. It feels helpful, even comforting. But is it actually holding you back? In this episode, Jared and John explore how pinyin can become a crutch that cripples your Chinese progress and keeps you from truly mastering characters. They revisit Jared’s blog post from years ago, Pinyin …
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Felco - the name in pruning and secateurs
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52:58Luke Bennett visited us in the early days of the podcast. Less than 6 months in. Now he is working for Felco I wanted to catch up again and share Luke's wealth of product knowlege so you can learn more about these humble yet vital tools.By Garry Ashton
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A New Twist on Beer and Coffee with Brendan Griffiths
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18:48🎙️ In this episode, I chat with Brendan Griffiths, founder of Switch Brews — a one-of-a-kind coffee shop and taproom in Queen Creek, Arizona. We dive into Brendan’s journey, his vision for Switch Brews, and what makes it such a standout space in the community. Enjoy! Follow Switch Brews on Instagram Sign up to get Switch Brews' updates Want to be f…
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Sydney's top suburbs for a lawn and garden business with Jared Rout
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1:22:26Jared started his business in the best suburbs of Sydney. We cover the pros and cons of working in the North Shore and we focus in on his setup for this to work well. Join SortScape today at www.sortscape.com/lawnstarsBy Garry Ashton
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How One Connection Can Change Your Life with Ron Stauffer
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34:26In this episode, I chat with Ron Stauffer, founder of Lieder Digital in Tucson — our first guest from outside the Phoenix area! We delve into his work in web development and the remarkable story of how a single phone call 20 years ago unexpectedly launched his business. It’s a powerful reminder that one connection can change everything. Enjoy this …
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