With a thriving industrial base and a revitalized historic downtown, business in booming in Fort Payne, Alabama. Join Jennifer McCurdy, executive director of the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce, as she visits with the people who are moving this progressive city forward.
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Welcome to the Geelong Chamber of Commerce's, Thriving Geelong- People with Purpose which features exclusive interviews with interesting and successful Geelong Business leaders, who are rethinking the way we do things and redefining our City's exciting future. During each episode, we will inspire your own journey, as we uncover the values that support our guest's decision making and what drives them to be the best they can be, and we explore their journey, their motivations, and their visions.
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In a culture obsessed with winning, "American Loser" is the podcast that puts the spotlight firmly on second place. Comedian KP Burke and his handsome Father dive head first into the true stories of the biggest losers in American History. Our theme song is "American Loser" by the supremely talented Robert Rolfe Feddersen. All episodes recorded at A Shared Universe Podcast Studio in Eatontown, New Jersey
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Two ‘R’s. Two ‘C’s. Two friends with a Star Wars obsession and four days of down time between starts. Thus, a podcast is born. Join Yankees’ pitcher CC Sabathia and media personality Ryan Ruocco as they bring fans inside the mind of one of MLB’s most successful and durable performers. Recorded in-season and exclusively between CC's days on the mound, you never know who will enter the bullpen as the duo discuss sports, music, culture and more.
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Welcome to Epic Entrepreneurs! What does it take to build a real and thriving business in today’s world? As entrepreneurs and business owners, we went into business to have more freedom of time and money. Yet, the path of growing a business isn’t always filled with sunshine and rainbows. In this chart-topping show, host Bill Gilliland; author of the best-selling book “The Coach Approach” leverages his decades of experience coaching proven entrepreneurs to make more money, grow the right team ...
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The Balanced Business: Building Coastland Tree Works with Spencer Unger
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23:52What does it take to transform specialized skills into a thriving business while maintaining your sanity and creating a workplace people actually want to join? Spencer from Coastland Tree Works reveals exactly that in this candid conversation about his entrepreneurial journey. After honing his craft through a comprehensive apprenticeship in Germany…
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Living Outside the Matrix: Part 3 (The Process) - Matt Seifert
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From Decks to Airbnbs: Creating Multiple Revenue Streams with Derek Prince
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23:09Derek Prince takes us behind the scenes of his entrepreneurial journey as founder of Pro Property Services, Asheville's premier exterior contracting company specializing in deck construction, siding, roofing, and log cabin restoration. But this isn't just a story about building physical structures – it's about building multiple successful businesse…
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Paver Perfection: Building a Niche Business Empire with Garfield Jones
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18:42Carving out a specialized niche might seem limiting, but for Garfield Jones of Paver Perfection, it's been the foundation of his entrepreneurial success. Broadcasting from Palm Beach - what Garfield calls "the paver capital of the world" - this episode delves into how focusing exclusively on paver restoration created a thriving business that comman…
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Reputation, Reliability, and Retirement Plans: A Different Kind of Painting Business with Jeremy Gunn
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35:24What does it take to build a thriving business in a traditionally blue-collar industry? Jeremy Gunn of JBG Painting reveals the surprising answers in this candid conversation about entrepreneurship, employee retention, and creating real value. Starting just four and a half years ago with nothing but a desire for independence, Jeremy has built a pai…
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Hurricane to Opportunity: Rebuilding Western NC Business with Brett Hulsey
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33:03Brett Hulsey's journey from college newspaper staffer to media company owner defies conventional wisdom about print's demise in a digital world. As owner of Holsey Media Group and WNC Business Magazine, Brett shares how he transformed a small publishing operation into a thriving enterprise with approximately twelve magazine titles serving Western N…
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Living Outside the Matrix Part 2: Reconstruction - Matt Seifert
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What Happens When Dreams Meet Strategy with Jacqueline Boone
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24:41Dreams fuel every great business achievement, yet most organizations struggle to bridge the gap between inspirational vision and practical implementation. This disconnect isn't just philosophical—it's costing the global economy $438 billion annually in lost productivity through employee disengagement. Jacqueline Boone, founder of Dream Academy, joi…
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Unlocking the Value of Your Business: Insights from Viking Mergers & Acquisitions with Jeff McKeehan and Chris Buehler
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26:37Successful entrepreneurs know their business is often their largest asset, yet most lack a clear strategy for unlocking its full value when it's time to move on. Jeff McKeehan and Chris Buehler from Viking Mergers & Acquisitions pull back the curtain on the complex world of business transitions, revealing insights that could potentially double what…
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Episode 231: Burt Alvord And The Perfect Crime l Chris Scopo
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1:06:32KP Burke is joined by Chris Scopo to discuss Burt Alvord the sherrif who robbed a train then looked for himself and so much more! Sneak Peek: Getting deputized as a lawman Two of the most legendary robberies in the history of the old west Dying in obscurity in South America Original Air Date: 9/04/25 Thank you @Combatflipflops275 Use link below for…
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Same-Day Decisions: How Local Banking is Disrupting Finance with Andy Nadeau
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28:26When was the last time your banker gave you a same-day decision? For most business owners, the answer is "never" – but Andy Nadeau and his team at FB Financial are changing that reality in Western North Carolina. "We tell business owners what they need to hear instead of what they want to hear," explains Nadeau, who brings over three decades of fin…
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Episode 230: Oliver Sipple The Tragic Hero Who Saved Gerald Ford l Mike Figs & LP
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1:23:47KP Burke is joined by Mike Figs and his dad to discuss the tragic story of Oliver Sipple the man who saved the presidents life but ruined his own in the process. Sneak Preview: How Oliver ended up in San Fransisco Harvey Milks connection to the story His lawsuit against the newspapers that outed him Original Air Date: 8/28/25 Thank you @Combatflipf…
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How SEO Changed Everything for 4 Square Roofing, with James Hamilton III
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20:22What happens when you combine roofing expertise with self-taught digital marketing skills? James from 4 Square Roofing reveals the blueprint that transformed his business from struggling startup to a lead-generating powerhouse without spending a dime on marketing agencies. After 15 years in real estate's feast-or-famine world, James discovered roof…
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The XP League Revolution: How Local Entrepreneurs Are Transforming Youth Gaming Culture with Cheryl and Mark Chambers
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25:09Ever wondered how to transform your child's gaming obsession into something that actually builds valuable life skills? Meet Cheryl Chambers, who along with her husband Mark, is revolutionizing youth gaming culture through XP League Asheville. From Minecraft battles to Fortnite competitions, Cheryl explains how XP League creates coach-led, in-person…
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Asheville is Open: How Local Businesses Are Bouncing Back Together with Jessica Kanupp
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28:31Ever wondered what happens when you join your local Chamber of Commerce but never show up? Jessica Kanupp, Director of Member Marketing and Sales at the Asheville Chamber, calls this the "ultimate missed opportunity" in this energetic conversation with host Bill Gilliland. As Asheville continues rebuilding after Hurricane Helene, Jessica shares enc…
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Crafting Purpose Through Furniture: The Journey of Jeremy French
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32:00Jeremy French, founder of Making Whole, takes us on a profound journey through the intersection of craftsmanship, recovery, and entrepreneurship. What began as his personal battle with addiction in the 1990s evolved into a mission to create an apprenticeship program where recovering addicts build custom furniture—not just as a vocational skill, but…
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Mastering the Lost Art of Human Connection with Sherry Wheat
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22:44What happens when you build a business around something most entrepreneurs hate doing? You create a 25-year success story. Sherry Wheat, founder of TeleSales, joins us to reveal how direct conversation remains the secret weapon in business development, even as digital marketing dominates the landscape. Wheat's journey began in 1998 when she discove…
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Faith Over Fear: How Nancy Martin Built The Garage Authority From The Ground Up
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22:30Ever wondered what it truly takes to build a resilient business that survives economic downturns, pandemics, and natural disasters? Nancy Martin's journey with The Garage Authority provides a masterclass in faith-based entrepreneurship and values-driven leadership. Starting from scratch in 2011 during a construction industry slump, Nancy and her so…
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You, Me, and We: Designing Collaborative Awareness at The Asheville Business Summit with Maureen MCarthy & Zelle Nelson
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28:15Have you ever wondered why a team of brilliant individuals sometimes fails to work effectively together? The answer lies in collaborative awareness—understanding not just who we are individually, but who we become when we're together. Maureen McCarthy and Zelle Nelson, co-directors of the Center for Collaborative Awareness, join Epic Entrepreneurs …
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Finding the Perfect Tenant: How PMI Mountain and Main Transforms Property Management with Katherine Van Brocklin
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23:50Ever wondered what makes property management truly valuable? Katherine Van Brocklin of PMI Mountain and Main pulls back the curtain on this often misunderstood industry in a captivating conversation about entrepreneurship, accountability, and treating other people's investments as if they were your own. Katherine shatters the persistent myth that p…
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Your 5 to 9 Builds Dreams, Your 9 to 5 Pays Bills | Building a seven-figure business in three years with Anthony Woo
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37:43Anthony Woo, owner of Climatisation ACG, shares his journey from HVAC technician to business owner, growing a 10-person team and crossing the seven-figure revenue mark in just three years without traditional marketing. • Focusing on processes and back-end systems is crucial when experiencing rapid growth • Anthony actively seeks knowledge and learn…
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Building Connections Through Creativity: The Business of DIY Workshops with Lynette Stewart
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21:37What happens when a military spouse of 27 years finally plants roots and brings her creative passion to a new community? Lynette Stewart's journey with Board Brush Creative Studios reveals the challenges and triumphs of building a business focused on creativity, connection, and handcrafted wooden treasures. After relocating 14 times throughout her …
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Episode 229: Sarah Jane Moore Took A Shot At Ford l Ty Raney
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1:05:04In this episode of American Loser, KP is joined by guest Ty Raney. They discuss Part 2 of 3 on the wild incidents of the summer of 1975 featuring not one but two attempts on the life of Gerald Ford. Sneak Preview Her motivations for the attempted assasination How police thwarted the death of the president by accident a teaser for next weeks episode…
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Designing Success: Boutique Architecture with Partner Nate Webster
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32:25What does it mean to run a "boutique" architecture firm in today's market? Nate Webster, partner at ARCA Design in Asheville, North Carolina, reveals the strategic advantages of staying small and nimble while delivering projects ranging from custom homes to $20 million museums. Growing up as the son of a residential contractor, Webster developed an…
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If You Never Lose, You Never Win: Lessons in Business Growth with Tomas Villar
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27:30What does it take to build a real estate empire from nothing? Tomas Villar knows firsthand, having transformed from a 17-year-old high school dropout to the successful owner of Villar 360 Enterprises over the past 15 years. Villar's business approach is remarkably straightforward yet powerful: he raises capital from investors, builds custom and sem…
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From Chaos to Catalyst: Angie Flynn-McIver and Gillian Bellinger on The Asheville Business Summit
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24:45What happens when theater directors and improv masters turn their attention to business leadership? Something magical, it turns out. Meet Gillian Bellinger and Angie Flynn-McIver, two creative professionals whose unlikely partnership is revolutionizing how we think about leadership in uncertain times. Despite having remarkably parallel careers—Gill…
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Episode 228: Ford V.S. The Manson Family l Josie Marcellino
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1:08:19In this episode of American Loser, KP Burke is joined by Josie Marcellino to talk about the former den mother of The Manson Family taking a run at Gerald Ford's life as part one of a three part series on one of the wildest 17 day stretches any president ever had! Sneak Preview How Squeaky Fromme got her nickname How did they let this woman get that…
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Financial Partners Inc: Building Community Through Crisis and Beyond
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31:38When disaster strikes, how does a community rebuild? Not just structures, but hope, opportunity, and a vision for something better than before? In this compelling conversation with Cory and Justin from Financial Partners Inc, we explore exactly how the Asheville business community is transforming the aftermath of Hurricane Helene into a catalyst fo…
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Episode 227: Whittaker Chambers: Commie, Spy, Patriot? | Mike Recine
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1:13:50In this episode of American Loser, KP is joined by Mike Recine to talk Whittaker Chambers... possibly the most misunderstood person in American History Sneak Preview A playwright ahead of his time Working both sides of the Cold War Getting awarded by the president Thank you @Combatflipflops275 Use link below for 20% off! www.combatflipflops.com/KPB…
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From Landscaping to Construction: One Entrepreneur's Journey to Debt-Free Success
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27:52Serial entrepreneur Tanner opens up about the remarkable journey of building two thriving, debt-free businesses from the ground up. Starting as a private gardener before founding Magnolia Landscape Group eight years ago, Tanner shares how he strategically expanded into construction during the pandemic, creating Noah's Ark Construction to ensure yea…
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Episode 226: Kermit Roosevelt: The Chaos & Tragedy l LP
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1:21:12American Loser Podcast - Episode 226: In this episode of American Loser, KP is joined by LP to discuss the chaos and tragedy of Kermit Roosevelt, son of Teddy MFN Roosevelt. Sneak Preview: • Roosevelt family and upbringing • Insane trips, education and life • What caused it all to go wrong? Thank you @Combatflipflops275 Use link below for 20% off! …
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Episode 225: Jean Baptiste: The Mormon Grave Robber that Vanished l Linette Palladino
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1:05:44In this episode of American Loser, KP is joined by Linette Palladino to discuss a series of events in Salt Lake City that led to a bizarre discovery of a devious criminal. Sneak Preview: • Mormon Grave Digger turned criminal? • how deep did the crimes go? • Haunting and stories still discussed today Missed a previous episode? No worries! Catch up h…
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From Our Garage to 65 Employees: Building a Multi-Trade Service Empire
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41:10What does it truly take to build a multi-million dollar service business from scratch? Pete and Alicia Green's journey from operating a one-truck plumbing company out of their garage to managing a 65-employee multi-trade powerhouse offers profound insights for entrepreneurs at any stage. The husband-wife team behind Go Green Plumbing Heating Air an…
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Direction Matters More Than Speed: Building a Purpose-Driven Business with Dasean Willard
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22:06What happens when genuine service gets lost in corporate sales tactics? On the Epic Entrepreneur’s Podcast, Dasean Willard, founder of Eagle Air Services and Repair, shares his mission to restore honesty and integrity in the HVAC industry. From flashlight holder at 13 to business owner, his journey offers timeless lessons for entrepreneurs across a…
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Charging Ahead: One Man's Electric Ride to Entrepreneurship with Lee McDowell
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35:11What happens when a passionate electrician and car enthusiast discovers the untapped potential of electric vehicle infrastructure? Lee McDowell's story of transformation from overworked contractor to thriving business owner offers a blueprint for entrepreneurial success in emerging markets. Working grueling 90-hour weeks at a construction company, …
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Episode 224: Leo Ryan: The Man Who Tried to Save Jonestown l Brett Druck
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1:39:16In this episode of American Loser, KP is joined by Brett Druck to explore the story of Leo Ryan and his attempt to save the people from Jonestown. Sneak Preview: • congressman Leo Ryan’s story • exposing Jim Jones & Jonestown • untold stories from the tragedy Thank you Combat Flip Flops @Combatflipflops275 Use link below for 20% off! www.combatflip…
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Money talks, but what happens when you and your employee speak different languages about compensation? This candid discussion tackles one of the most common yet challenging workplace dynamics: the employee who believes they're worth more than their employer does. The episode opens by addressing a crucial misconception, particularly among younger wo…
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Episode 223: Mafia Raid: The Apalachin Meeting | Joe Conte & Larry Burke
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1:07:19In this episode of American Loser, KP is joined by Joe Conte and Larry Burke to to explore the story of the Apalachin Meeting of the American Mafia. Sneak Preview: • Joe "the Barber"'s story • Alternate theories • Leading up to the meeting Missed a previous episode? No worries! Catch up here: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Want more? …
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Ever wonder why some business leaders seem stuck while others scale effortlessly? The secret might be in the questions they ask. The journey from startup to scalable business follows a predictable evolution of questions. When we begin, we're trapped in the "How can I?" mindset - trying to accomplish everything through personal effort. As we mature,…
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Episode 222: The Jersey Devil: w/ Zac Amico
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1:04:49KP Burke is joined by Zac Amico to explore the legend of The Jersey Devil In this episode of American Loser! Sneak Preview: • Myths • Where did the story originate from? • Ties to Ben Franklin Missed a previous episode? No worries! Catch up here: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Want more? Become a member at GaS Digital and you’ll recei…
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You Can't Know Enough Good People: Building Business Through Genuine Interest
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8:16Have you ever watched someone effortlessly extract a person's life story within minutes of meeting them? That special ability to connect deeply and quickly with others isn't just a social superpower—it's a business advantage that can transform your professional relationships and opportunities. After observing my wife's remarkable gift for human con…
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