Best Certus Podcasts (2025)

Part II of Adrian Thacker and Proficiency Backgrounds is on the schedule today, a little late in the drop zone because of the schedule for GRP Studios, but it is finally up and running. Adrian talked a little bit deeper on what they do, moving from just a screening/background checks to a whole back end support for businesses to make sure they are o…

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Bringing Them Home with LTG (ret.) Walt Piatt, CEO Wounded Warrior Project 56:56

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In this episode, Scott and LTG (ret.) Walt Piatt discuss the critical issue of supporting veterans as they transition from military to civilian life. They explore the role of the Wounded Warrior Project in providing essential services, the challenges veterans face in reintegration, and the importance of finding purpose after service. The conversati…

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The Wild World of Global Trade with Wendy Cutler 45:48

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In this conversation, Wendy Cutler, a former U.S. trade negotiator, discusses the complexities of international trade, the role of government in negotiations, and the evolving landscape of U.S. trade policy. She emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural nuances in negotiations, the impact of political changes, and the need for a balanced …

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Going Viral on TikTok and meeting the Jonas Brothers 50:42

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In this conversation, Scott shares his unexpected journey from a viral resume incident to appearing on national television. He discusses the challenges and excitement of being contacted by major media outlets, preparing for his appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and the surreal experience of meeting the Jonas Brothers. Scott reflects…

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Episode 167: Adrian Thacker - Proficiency Background - "Being Very Proficient Part 1" 18:27

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Episode 167 of the Check Your Six podcast brought a great guest back into GRP Studios, Adrian Thacker of Proficiency Background Services. This is Part 1 of 4 where we start start to build on creating a podcast for Adrian about his industry. It has been a little over 4 years since he was in the first time and things have changed quite a bit for him,…

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Drones Are Evolving, Can We Protect Ourselves? 59:27

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The conversation with Logan Harris, CEO of Spotter Global delves discusses how radar combined with other sensors are critical to detecting threats in real time and enable decision makers to counter the threat of drone. The risks of drone used by nefarious actors is matched by the risk of inadvertent civilian use and Logan shares his recommendations…

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Episode 166: Staci Talley - StaciTalley.com - "Talley Up The Score" 43:06

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Long time friend Staci Talley stopped by GRP Studios for Episode 166 of the Check Your Six Podcast. Staci and I met probably close to 15 years ago or more when we were both involved with Marty Jean-Louis and the My Christian Films studio here in Orlando. We have watched her go from someone that was looking to pursue an acting career to a producer f…

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Is America's Financial Flu Fatal? Guest Douglas Holtz-Eakin (PhD) 1:00:32

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In this conversation, Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses the pressing issues surrounding America's national debt and fiscal health. He explores the implications of government shutdowns, the role of deficits in economic growth, and the structural challenges posed by entitlement programs. Holtz-Eakin emphasizes the need for political leadership to address…

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Episode 165: Tim Proctor - "Life, Death & Charlie Kirk" 26:15

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Episode 165 is somewhat different from first 164 episode that I have done and it comes after a bit of a hiatus. We have been pretty busy and had some issues with the A/C unit in the recording studio but thanks to Shaw Air, they wrangled the problem and got us back up and running. This episode actually focuses on something that I have not talked abo…

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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization: A New Era 59:54

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In this conversation, Henrietta Levin, a senior fellow at CSIS, discusses the evolving dynamics of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and its implications for global governance, US-China relations, and regional partnerships. She highlights China's ambitions to reshape the international order, the complexities of India-China relations, and …

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Episode 164: Tony Boni/Sean Esler - Be The Change Today Foundation - "Just Be The Change" 36:00

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Tony Boni and Sean Esler stopped by the GRP Studios with some Seminole County H.S Interns that are working with them and the Be The Change Today Foundation. Tony and Sean have both been on the podcast before in different capacities but today was all about Be The Change Today Foundation and what they are doing to change our community. It started wit…

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Episode 163: Jake Dyal - Certus Core - "Analyze This Data" 38:08

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Data and Analytics were the topic of discussion on Episode 163 of the Check Your Six podcast. Army veteran Jake Dyal with Certus Core based in Tampa, dialed in to talk about what it is that they do and how they are handling the challenges in collecting and analyzing data for clients, especially in the military and national security arena. Jake's ti…

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#28 AI and Government's Data Dilemma with Jake Dyal, CEO of Certus Core 41:38

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Send us a text Scott and Jake Dyal, CEO of Certus Core, discuss the intersection of AI, data integration, and national security. They explore the challenges faced by government agencies in managing and utilizing data, particularly in the context of drone and sensor data. Jake shares insights from his experience transitioning from government service…

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Episode 162: Sarah Ricks - I See Rose Movement - "Protect the Roses"" 44:47

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Episode 162 of the Check Your Six podcast brought another young lady into GRP Studios, Sarah Ricks, this time talking about human trafficking, modern day slavery and some of its many layers that are all happening right here, not just in some far away land. Sarah owns Fire Drive Films, which is her creative umbrella but also operates the non-profit …

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#27 Foreign Policy Polling Insights with Alex Tarascio 1:03:04

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Send us a text In this episode of 'At the Water's Edge,' host Scott interviews Alex Tarascio, a pollster from Cygnal, a private GOP polling firm known for its accuracy. They discuss the intricacies of polling, the differences between private and public polling, and the impact of partisanship on polling results. Alex shares insights on current voter…

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Episode 161: Robin van Denderen - Stay With Me - "Breaking The Chains" 54:37

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Episode 161 of the Check Your Six podcast brought a very special guest into the GRP Studios, Robin van Denderen, the founder a non profit called Stay With Me and works with freeing those that are caught in prostitution. She was special for one, she is Dutch and was born in Amsterdam, my wife is Dutch and born in Haarlem so I had fun trying to prono…

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#26 Trump's National Security Strategy with Jahara Matisek (PhD) 1:04:14

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Send us a text In this episode, Scott and Dr. Jahara 'FRANKY' Matisek discuss the current state of global conflicts, particularly focusing on the dynamics between Israel and Iran, and the tensions between Pakistan and India. They delve into Trump's national security strategy, exploring its foundations and implications, including a modern interpreta…

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Episode 160: Morris Hartley - H & H Products - "Totally Sweet" 38:53

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Episode 160 brought Morris Hartley from H & H Products into the GRP Studios for his podcast which was totally sweet. We have had several podcast in a row that guests have called in so it was good to have someone in the studio!! H & H has been around since 1964 and has been through a recession(at least a couple), oil embargo, Y2K, 9-11, 2008 crash, …

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#25 Avoiding Nuclear War between Pakistan and India with Pakistani Senator Bushra Anjum 46:56

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Send us a text In this episode, Senator Bushra Anjum Butt discusses the escalating tensions between Pakistan and India, particularly focusing on the implications of the Indus Water Treaty and the need for international mediation. She emphasizes Pakistan's mission of peace and the importance of diplomacy over war, while also addressing the role of t…

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Episode 159: Katie Tamblin - The Lean Agile Dilemma - "Chunky Monkey" 43:19

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The call came from across the pond into the GRP Studios for Episode 159 of the Check Your Six podcast. Katie Tamblin, author of The Lean-Agile Dilemma and mathematical guru called in from England to talk about her book and the problems that can come from companies that have become chunky, more than 10 years old, 500+ employees and investors own at …

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Episode 158: Kenneth Coats - KENTECH - "Intelligent Investigations" 40:52

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Ken Coats phoned in from South Florida for this episode of the Check Your Six podcast. Although Ken started on a path towards being a lawyer, life sometimes changes and his interest in IT before the whole Y2K boondoggle, spawned what would be his career as an IT specialist. Currently the owner of Kentech Consulting, Inc , he has become the premier …

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#24 The Evolution of Close Air Support from WWII to GWOT with Dr. Steve Call 1:11:36

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Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Steve Call discusses the evolution of air support in military operations, focusing on the role of Tactical Air Controllers (TACPs) and the historical context of air-ground integration. He highlights lessons learned from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, emphasizing the importance of close ai…

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Episode 157: Austin Proctor - "Frightmares and Dust Bunnies" 45:58

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Fantastic day today when my son, Austin stopped by the studio as a guest on the Check Your Six podcast. We talked about a few things, both of the podcasts that he generates, Frightmares and All Juice, No Gin as well as the short film that he and Gabby, his wife are in the process of creating. Frightmares is at about 311 episodes at the time of this…

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Episode 156: Kijuan Amey - Amey Motivation - "Here Comes The Boom" 58:25

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It was an absolute pleasure having Kijuan Amey as my guest on the Check Your Six Podcast today. Air Force veteran, business owner, author, speaker, musician and survivor of a horrific motorcycle accident back in 2017 that took his eyesight but did not take his vision. Kijuan or "Kiwi" as he likes to be addressed, called in and spent about an hour t…

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Episode 155: Patrick Trujillo - Warrior Scholar Project ""Warrior Scholar" 50:35

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Marine Veteran Patrick Trujillo, phoned in for Episode 155 of the Check Your Six podcast and talked about the Warrior Scholar Project and the impact it has made on his life. After Patrick left the Marines, he found himself, like many veterans, somewhat lost with little or no direction in his life and future. It took a kick in the backside from a fo…

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#23 Next Generation Strike UAVs with Ethan Thornton, CEO Mach Industries 52:20

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Send us a text In this episode, Scott interviews Ethan Thornton, the 21-year-old CEO of Mach Industries, a defense technology startup focused on creating innovative unmanned systems. They discuss the transition from traditional defense strategies to a new era of great power competition, the challenges of government contracting, and the importance o…

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Episode 154: Carol Nelson-Pond - No Women Allowed - "Breaking Barriers" 1:01:27

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Episode 154 of the Check Your Six podcast brought a ground breaking, barrier breaking lady into the GRP Studios that was the first female TV anchor in Central Florida, Carol Nelson-Pond. Carol was the first woman in Central Florida that broke the barrier of women in TV and radio that could interview, host and anchor just like the men that were curr…

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Episode: 153 Van Carlson - SRA 831b Admin - "Working The 831b Plan" 46:07

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Episode 153 of the Check Your Six podcast brought Van Carlson via the remote connection from Idaho to talk about the 831b plan for businesses. The Boise State Bronco grad talked about a program for businesses that most of us small business owners know nothing about, the 831(b) plan. An often unused tax code from the 80's that a lot of CPA or accoun…

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E22 Trump's Foreign Policy with Jamie Miller 56:33

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Send us a text Insights from Jamie Miller shed light on how Trump’s foreign policies align with the sentiments of his voter base. This episode reveals the evolving perceptions of national security among Americans and explores the implications behind Trump's strategic decisions. • Unpacking Trump's "America First" philosophy • The shift in Republica…

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Episode 152: Amber Gaige - Far Beyond Marketing - Texas Sized Marketing" 34:38

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Texas sized marketing was the topic today on the 152 episode of the Check Your Six podcast. Amber Gaige, the 3rd generation entrepreneur from Texas called and talked about going beyond just marketing with her business, Far Beyond Marketing!! Besides being a best selling author, speaker, she is also laser focused on giving her clients the tools nece…

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E11: Data Evolution at Certus: Balancing Technology and Human Touch 19:10

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In this episode of Certus Unplugged, host Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, sits down with Alfred McNair, VP of Integrated Marketing and Data Strategy at Certus, for an insightful discussion about data, technology, and business strategy. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, from personal data privacy and the e…

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Episode 151: Chris Bell - Pure Living LLC - "Stop Being So Toxic" 42:22

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Episode 151 of the Check Your Six podcast had Chris Bell stop by the GRP Studios to talk about toxic living!! A drummer and graduate from Florida A&M talked about the path that he is on to create living spaces that are free of toxic air pollutants, so we can all breathe a little easier. We talked about the influences that have shaped his life inclu…

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Episode 150: Denise Ward - Alzheimer's Association - "I Just Can't Remember" 46:25

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Episode 150 of the Check Your Six podcast talked about something pretty close to home for me, dealing with Alzheimers and dementia. My father was diagnosed back in the 70's with Alzheimers before it was as well known or researched as it has been over the last nearly 50 years. Denise Ward, the Florida Region Strategy and Program Development director…

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Episode 149: Shalisa Griffin - The Sharing Center - "Sharing Is Caring" 41:07

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Shalisa Griffin, the Director of Development for The Sharing Center in Longwood stopped by GRP Studios, also in Longwood, for her time on the Check Your Six podcast. We talked about Shakira's journey from going to school for an IT career that was "sidelined" by a high school basketball coach in NJ, David Bellani, that developed her love for sports …

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E21 How Space is Changing Everything with Dr. John Klein 53:59

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Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. John Klein discusses the evolution of space warfare, the importance of maritime doctrine in understanding space strategy, and the complexities of military and civilian infrastructure in space. He emphasizes the need for the US Space Force to adapt to the changing landscape of space competition, the significa…

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Episode 148: Chris Ham - Rescue Outreach Mission - "A Path Of Rescue" 53:59

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Had a great conversation with Chris Ham, the Executive Director for The Rescue Outreach Mission in Sanford today on the Check Your Six podcast. The last episode for 2024 was a great way to talk end the year and talk about the issues and challenges that our community has with homeless population here in Central Florida. As Seminole County's only hom…

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Episode 147: Wendy Cox Blair - The Arbor School - "Going Back To School" 47:16

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Wendy Cox Blair, the CEO for The Arbor School stopped by the GRP Studios for Episode 147 on the Check Your Six Podcast. The Arbor School is doing some FANTASTIC things here in Central Florida helping kids with developmental challenges such as ADD, ADHD, Autism and the like. We talked about how The Arbor School not only teaches them the basic school…

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E10: The Best of Both Worlds: Blending In-Person and Digital Training 22:58

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In this episode, Mike Fazio, host and Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, interviews Dennis Walker, SVP of Instructor-Led Training at Certus, to explore the enduring value of in-person technical training in an increasingly digital world. Dennis shares his journey from working as an electronics technician at Caterpillar to leading Cert…

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Episode 146: Brian Nagle - Waverly Resources - "Riding the Wave-rly Resources" 41:47

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Episode 146 of the Check Your Six podcast brought Brian Nagel back into the GRP Studios to talk about stepping out on his own in creating his new LLC, Waverly Resources. We talked a lot of aspects of business on this episode, financing, how to save some money if you have a company that has more than 50 mobile devices, HR services, partnering with o…

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E20 How Air Force TACPs Shaped the Global War on Terror with Ethan Brown 1:05:36

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Send us a text summary In this conversation, Ethan Brown discusses the evolution of close air support (CAS) and the critical role of Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) and Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) members during the Global War on Terror. He highlights the importance of air-ground integration, the lessons learned from past operations…

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Episode 145: Daniel Komforti - New Horizons Physical Therapy - "Glutemous Maximus 33:06

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Episode 145 brought Daniel Komforti into the GRP Studios for his time on the Check Your Six podcast. Daniel is a UCF grad that owns and operates New Horizons Physical Therapy and helps those in need of some excellent care during the rehab process from injuries or just every day wear and tear on our bodies. Daniel really a little bit different than …

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Episode 144: Bethanne Weiss - Bethanne Wellness "More Joy, Less OY" 34:46

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Bethanne Weiss was in before Hurricane Milton blessed us with his presence and talked about having ""More Joy, Less OY" on the latest episode of the Check Your Six podcast. The self proclaimed Queen of More Joy and Less Oy talked about the struggles she faced in overcoming physical issues that led her down the path to better health and wellness. We…

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Episode 143: Tim Proctor - GRP Studios - "Government Overreach?" 25:33

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I have been away for a bit over the past month so I am a little behind in getting episodes completed for the podcast but the Check Your Six podcast is "Back In The Saddle Again, thanks to Aerosmith, talking about BOI reporting. In case you are not aware of it as a business, especially a small business, you have until January 1, 2025 to file your BO…

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E09: Upskilling for Success: Navigating the Future of Workforce Training 16:26

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In this episode, Mike Fazio, host and Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, interviews Holly Falcaro, EVP at Certus. Holly shares her journey from aspiring doctor to successful sales leader, and discusses her role managing B2B sales and operations across various sectors including technical skills, workplace safety, and education. The co…

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Episode 142: Chris Storms - Young Life Central Florida - "Living The Young Life" 38:24

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Chris Storms with Young Life Central Florida stopped by GRP Studios for his time today on the Check Your Six podcast. Chris is a Navy veteran, graduate of UCF, go Knights, and is currently the full time area director for Young Life Central Florida. Chris and I talked about the state of the youth in Florida, the need for volunteers and mentors to re…

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Episode 141: Sean/April Esler - Edge Consulting/Be The Change Today - "The Rise Of The Interns" 1:15:24

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Episode 141 of the Check Your Six Podcast had an intern flavor to it this time when Sean and April brought some of the interns that they had working with Edge Consulting and the Be The Change Today Foundation into GRP Studios. It was a chance for the interns to close out their summer internship by participating in a LinkedIn workshop and creating t…

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E08: Upskilling in the Digital Age: Certus' Approach to Enterprise Learning 20:20

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In this episode of Certus Unplugged, Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, sits down with Tim Jacobs, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Workforce Solutions at Certus. The conversation delves into the world of enterprise workforce training, exploring how Certus delivers B2B solutions through its TPC Fusion Learning Manageme…

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Episode 140: Jamie Cuzmar - Cuzmar Law "Getting All Of Your Ducks In A Row" 41:02

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Estate planning, wills, trusts and a lot of things legal were on tap today when Jamie Cuzmar with Cuzmar Law stopped by the GRP Studios for his time on the Check Your Six podcast. Jamie spent the first 20 years of his career working in corporate America with a good chunk of that being in the communications field, specifically the BrightHouse/Spectr…

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Episode 139: James Gies - Zoom Room - "Make Your Dog Go Zoom" 37:04

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Episode 139 of the Check Your Six podcast brought James Gies with Zoom Room Dog Training into the GRP Studios to talk about his business as a franchise owner of Zoom Room. He shared his story of growing up in Michigan, making the decision to go to that school in Ann Arbor for his BS(appropriate for a degree from that institution) then the wiser dec…