Best Cody Wright Podcasts (2026)

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Running a Family Waterfowl Outfitter in Saskatchewan | Steve Strongman 46:25

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Josh welcomes back Steve Strongman to recap a full Saskatchewan waterfowl season from the outfitter’s perspective. From managing dogs in the blind to building a new lodge and running an all-inclusive operation, this episode offers a real look at what it takes to hunt — and operate — at a high level in Canada. Want to book with Steve and get an all-…

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Bianca Lebron | Missing in Connecticut 25:38

1d ago25:38

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Ten year old Bianca Lebron said she was going to the mall with her uncle. She got into a van and drove off, never to be seen again. There have been suspects over the years and it seems the police have gotten close to an arrest a couple of times. But Bianca’s case remains unsolved. This case is *unsolved* If you know anything, please call the Bridge…

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Logan Schiendelman | Missing in Washington 25:42

5d ago25:42

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Logan Schiendelman was having some growing pains as he entered adulthood like a lot of young people do. Nothing seemed insurmountable but when he disappeared, the investigators had to consider if any of those issues contributed. This case is *unsolved* Help support search efforts: https://gofund.me/5ec6d7574 If you know anything, you can call the T…

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Adam Herrman | Delayed Report 38:52

11d ago38:52

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When a child goes missing, entire communities turn out to search for them. But the people of Towanda, Kansas weren’t given that opportunity because Adam Herrman’s adoptive parents? They said he went back into state care and it took 9 years for anyone to realize that was a lie. This case is *unsolved* If you know anything, you can call the Butler Co…

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True Crime Conversations: Josh (True Crime Bullsh**), Amanda (Wine & Crime), and Charlie (Crimelines) 1:18:29

14d ago1:18:29

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For the month of December, True Crime creators are getting together for conversations about podcasting, true crime, and the nexus between the two. We’ll discuss creating our shows, behind-the-scenes moments, fears and hopes, the cases that have gripped us, and more. In this conversation, Josh Hallmark (True Crime Bullsh**), Amanda (Wine and Crime),…

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How A Busy Dad Built A Calm, Confident Hunting Dog People Ask To Hunt With | Shawn Dyre's Story 50:56

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What does it take to build a duck dog that other hunters respect? CGA member Shawn Dry joins Josh to share the real journey of training his own retriever—from first obedience reps to calm, steady work in the blind. They talk about “place,” early hunts done the right way, handling and casting, managing breaking around other dogs, and why consistency…

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Shift From Reactive to Intentional Ownership | Steve Rozenberg of The Rozenberg Group 1:04:33

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After losing his airline job in the wake of 9-11, Steve Rozenberg learned that career stability can disappear overnight. That loss fueled his drive to build a highly successful property management business that scaled to 1,000 properties and was later sold to a venture backed company. In this episode, Steve explains why many contractors are stuck i…

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Trisha Yearwood’s Christmas Spirit 32:43

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The last time Trisha Yearwood was on the show was back in 2021, when she was here to discuss a cookbook called Trisha’s Kitchen, but this year has been all about music. In 2025, Trisha came out with not one but two new albums, a remarkable burst of energy and creativity. The Mirror, which she released over the summer, was her first album in six yea…

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Francheska and Misheila Martinez | Missing Sisters 23:22

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Francheska and Misheila Martinez were twin sisters living in Paterson New Jersey in the spring of 2000. But that summer both of them disappeared–separately–and the police assumed they were runaways. But after 25 years of no contact, we have to wonder if something else happened. This case is *unsolved* If you know anything, you can call NCMEC at 1-8…

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Summer Wells | Four Years On 52:36

21d ago52:36

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In June of 2021, a little girl went missing from her family’s rural property in Tennessee. The case got the national attention most missing persons advocates would love to have, but then it went too far and impeded the investigation. While we debate the balance between reporting information and hurting a case, Summer Moo n-Utah Wells remains missin…

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Strengthening Your Marketing Engine | Meysam Pourkaram of Enzo Design Build 58:27

15d ago58:27

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Meysam shares how early challenges with lead flow pushed him to study marketing, create his own content, and eventually build a results-driven in-house team that reflects his company's vision. He reveals his winning strategy for attracting attention in a landscape that's increasingly driven by AI, and provides insight on how to use social media to …

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Starting With a 3-Year Old Dog. Is it Too Late? | Cody Lloyd's Story 1:03:16

21d ago1:03:16

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When Cody Lloyd brought home his first retriever, he did what most of us do — pieced together training from YouTube, books, and whatever he could find online. He ended up with a “good enough” gun dog… but not the steady, reliable partner he knew was possible. In this episode, Cody shares how he went from feeling stuck with a 2–3 year–old dog to bui…

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How Fred Minnick Went from the Battlefield to the Bourbon Trail 51:53

16d ago51:53

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Fred Minnick is one of the most knowledgeable people in America when it comes to whiskey. Born and raised in the small town of Jones, Oklahoma, he developed an early interest in shooting, fishing, and messing around in the great outdoors. Inspired by his grandfather’s military service, he enlisted in the National Guard while attending Oklahoma Stat…

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April Dawn Andrews | Missing from Arkansas 26:29

24d ago26:29

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April Andrews left her home to walk down to a church clothing giveaway but never returned. After being assumed a runaway for years, the sheriff’s department took another look at the case and they now believe this is a criminal case. But they need to find April to move forward. This case is *unsolved* If you know anything call the Benton County Sher…

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Freda, Sheri, and Michael Johnson | The Secrets of Henry Harbison 30:36

27d ago30:36

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An entire family disappeared from Independence, Missouri but it wasn’t reported for 5 months. And then the police determined they were actually on the run and closed the case having never made contact with them. It would take a family member doing her own investigation to get the case reopened. This case is *unsolved* If you have any information on…

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Patricia Viola | CODIS 33:05

29d ago33:05

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After Patricia Viola disappeared, her husband lobbied to require New Jersey police to enter DNA samples from families of missing persons in CODIS because he knew that would help solve cases. And CODIS was exactly what would bring answers in Pat’s case. This case is *unsolved* If you have information about the suspicious death of Patricia Viola, you…

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They Said His Dog Would Never Hunt… What Happened Next Is Incredible | Chad Duckworth 1:00:26

22d ago1:00:26

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From the very beginning of Cornerstone, Chad Duckworth has been part of the CGA family. In this episode, Chad shares one of the most powerful DIY retriever journeys we’ve ever featured—starting with his first dog, Moose, who was once labeled “not cut out” for gun-dog work after a rough pro-training experience. But instead of giving up, Chad rolled …

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A Major Setback, A Stronger Business | Phill and Heather Oddo of Closer Look General Contracting 1:01:37

23d ago1:01:37

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In this far-ranging conversation, Phill and Heather revisit a painful embezzlement that left them questioning every facet of the business. Rather than retreat in the face of that disruption, they used the moment as an opportunity to rebuild their systems with a trust-but-verify mindset, putting safeguards in place that protect the business from rep…

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Rebecca Gardner Is a Screaming Blast 49:26

23d ago49:26

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Rebecca Gardner, the founder of Houses and Parties, grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas, which she remembers as vibrant, colorful, and filled with family trips across the border into Mexico – back when that was much easier to do. But she also traveled quite a bit to visit family in the Mississippi Delta, where she was inspired by her grandmother, know…

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Wilma Nissen | Jane Doe No More 37:16

1M ago37:16

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When 23 year old Wilma Nissen stopped communicating with her various foster families, they hoped she found a better life somewhere. But the truth was she was a Jane Doe, far from home, and it would take diligent police work and the daughter she left behind to start to put the pieces together. This case is *unsolved* If you know anything, you can em…

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“What If I Fail?” to “Let’s Train Another Dog” | Chad Batton 1:02:15

29d ago1:02:15

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Chad Batton’s story is one every handler can relate to: starting with doubt, feeling the pressure to “get it right,” and hoping to do justice to a well-bred dog. What began with a fear of failure quickly turned into a deep passion for training, community, and the entire retriever lifestyle. In this episode, Chad shares how Cornerstone Gundog Academ…

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Strengthening Operations With Support | Cody Reinke of Wings Construction 59:36

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In this episode, Cody Reinke reflects on the mindset that helped him stay successful while building and managing a company on his own. Eric Fortenberry offers guidance on identifying the right time to hire, structuring compensation, which tasks are best to outsource and understanding the key business metrics. Their conversation gives listeners a cl…

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Encore: Donna Jean Godchaux-Mackay Is Grateful 47:31

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In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Donna Jean Godchaux-Mackay, a singer who’s lent her voice to some of the most well known music of the last 60 years. She got her start as a session singer when just a teenager in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and her voice helped songs from Percy Sledge and Elvis P…

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Passing the Torch | Marshall Anliker 1:07:14

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Josh sits down with longtime CGA member and founding supporter Marshall Anliker to talk hunting, dogs, and the power of community. Marshall shares how a blizzard goose hunt with his great-grandfather lit the fire for waterfowling, how that led him to British Labradors and Southern Oak Kennels, and why Cornerstone has been part of his last three dog…

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Byron Wright | Ignored 37:44

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Around Christmas time 2013, investigators in the Arlington, Washington area got notified that a recently arrested car thief wanted to talk to them. He told them he knew about a decade’s old murder that happened on a rural property… a crime the police had no idea even happened. This case is *solved* Thank you to our sponsor: Uncommon Goods! To get 1…

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The Power of Outside Expertise | Ben and Amy Wright of Center State Craftsmen 1:00:35

1M ago1:00:35

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Ben and Amy Wright describe how a move to Nashville for music eventually led them into house flipping, and ultimately a thriving construction business. They share how years of working on their own homes helped them gain confidence, attract referrals, and step into larger projects. Coaching played a major role in shaping their mindset, improving the…

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Fannie Flagg Always Has Something to Look Forward To 35:51

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Fannie Flagg grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, where she had close family ties to the Irondale Cafe, a restaurant that’s still serving fried chicken, creamed corn, and of course…fried green tomatoes. The beloved local spot was run by her aunt, Bess Fortenberry, and served as inspiration for her 1987 novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe…

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Anjelica AJ Hadsell | Crafted Clues 52:16

2M ago52:16

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After 18 year old Anjelica Hadsell was reported missing, clues started showing up around town. But were they leading to police closer to the an answer or were they intended to send them in the wrong direction? This case is *solved* Thank you to Newspapers.com for sponsoring today's episode! Head over to Newspapers.com/gift and use the code 'Crimeli…

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Creating Order in Construction | Brandon Sinkler of Coastal Builders and Consultants 49:51

1M ago49:51

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Brandon Sinkler traded firefighting for construction and built a successful remodeling company in Charleston, South Carolina. What began as a leap of faith into house flipping became a career grounded in consistency and service. Brandon shares how he grew from working solo to adding key hires who helped him bring structure and balance to his work. …

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The Biscuits & Jam Holiday Special 43:00

1M ago43:00

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All year long Sid has been asking his guests about how they celebrate the holidays, and in this episode we’re sharing some of those answers for the first time. You’ll hear brand new clips from some of his favorite interviews, including TV host and cookbook author Katie Lee Biegel, the incredible husband and wife duo known as The War and Treaty, Hou…

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Better Team, Better Clients | Brady Bankston of Popularis Construction 59:35

2M ago59:35

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Brady Bankston built Popularis Construction by leading with deliberate action. He shares how early mistakes shaped the way he hires, manages, and motivates his team today. His approach to clients is equally thoughtful and relies on a unique set of requirements that every prospect must meet before becoming a customer, including visiting his office t…

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Train Small → Win Big | CGA Member Blake Allen 1:02:06

2M ago1:02:06

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In this episode of the BuildFromHere Podcast, Josh talks with CGA Member Blake Allen. This episode covers Blake's journey from early failure to Grand title. Blake Allen explains how Cornerstone Gundog Academy helped him build a rock-solid foundation with Rose that enabled him to go on and turn his initial failure into success. In this episode you w…

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Erika Council’s Rise to Biscuit Fame 45:22

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Erika Council, a chef, author, and the owner of Atlanta’s wildly popular Bomb Biscuit Company, stopped by the Southern Living offices to do this interview in person. She grew up in Durham, North Carolina, though she spent plenty of time down the road in Goldsboro, where her grandmother ran the church kitchen like a five-star restaurant, even as she…

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Listen Now: Against The Odds 5:29

2M ago5:29

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Humans are resilient. In our toughest moments, we will fight, we will struggle, and we will triumph...often against the odds. In this immersive series from Wondery, host-adventurers Mike Corey and Cassie De Pecol will share thrilling stories of survival. From the daring rescue of a soccer team trapped in an underwater cave in Thailand, to a woman t…

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Cody Bowles and Clent Chavers (FIXED) 40:20

2M ago40:20

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When Cody Bowles supposedly left town to join a motorcycle gang, it actually sounded like something he would do. But when he stopped contacting his family and didn’t fill his life saving prescriptions, people got worried and soon one mysterious death was uncovered… and then another. This case is *solved* Thank you to Uncommon Goods for sponsoring t…

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The Strategy for Team-Driven Leadership | Jeff and Brian Shelburn of Remodelex 57:45

2M ago57:45

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Brothers Jeff and Brian Shelburn turned their shared values and work ethic into a thriving remodeling business in Denver. What began with small backsplash projects has grown into full home remodels and a company built entirely on word-of-mouth referrals. In this conversation, they reveal the philosophies behind their growth and actionable tips for …

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How Jamey Johnson Went from the Marines to Music Row 40:48

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Jamey Johnson has called Nashville home for half his life, but he was raised in Montgomery, Alabama, in a family where pretty much everyone either played an instrument or sang. His grandfather was said to be a great singer, too, with a deep rumbling baritone, and Jamey learned his craft performing with his father’s band, the Down Home Boys. From th…

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Julie-Anne Leahy and Vicki Arnold Pt 2: More Evidence and No Justice 1:04:37

2M ago1:04:37

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Last week we talked about the 1991 deaths of Vicki Arnold and Julie-Anne Leahy, initially ruled a murder suicide. This week, we are going to go through Vicki Arnold’s psychological profile, very serious accusations against Julie Anne’s husband Alan, two more inquest findings, and eventually a suspect no one expected. This case is *disputed* Podcast…

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When Taking a Chance Pays Off |Logan Judiscak of Gorilla Exterior 55:10

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When Logan Judiscak left the car business for roofing, he did not expect to be running a multimillion dollar company just six years later. After learning hard lessons from previous employers, including how poor documentation can hurt cash flow, he started Gorilla Exterior in 2023 with only $4,000, a clear vision, and an even stronger work ethic. In…

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John T. Edge Goes Searching for Home in a Powerful New Memoir 43:43

2M ago43:43

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f you’re a Southerner who’s interested in food, you probably know John T. Edge from his work as the founding director of the Southern Foodways Alliance, as the author of the Potlikker Papers, or as the host of True South, a TV show about Southern food and culture on the SEC Network. It’s hard to find someone who’s been more influential in shaping t…

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Julie-Anne Leahy and Vicki Arnold | Three Inquests and More Questions (Part 1) 1:06:17

3M ago1:06:17

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Two women were found dead in 1991 and the police soon concluded it was a murder suicide. The families did not accept that answer and it took multiple reinvestigations and reviews and 3 coronial inquests for that assumption to be fully challenged. And then, in the end, a surprise suspect emerged that said everyone had it wrong. This case is *dispute…

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From $50K to $30M and Counting | Fares Elsabbagh of Canadian General Contractors 49:20

2M ago49:20

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Fifteen years ago, Fares Elsabbagh launched Canadian General Contractors with only $50,000 and a background in digital marketing. Today, he leads a group of construction companies generating over $30 million in annual revenue. In this conversation, Fares shares how he turned early chaos into a scalable, system-driven business. He discusses what he …

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Josh Mancuso May Be the Funniest Guy In College Football 39:03

3M ago39:03

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Josh Mancuso has been rooting for the Tennessee Vols since he could walk, but he’s also an actor, filmmaker, and director who knows how to tell a story. In 2020, with few prospects in the film business, he made a video on Instagram about an imaginary middle school coach who was taking over to the top job at Tennessee, and it went viral. After that,…

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Father Edward Hinds | Passion Provocation 57:24

3M ago57:24

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A parish priest was found dead and a confession quickly came. But what the killer said happened and what the state pieced together were not the same thing and it would be up to a jury to decide if this was manslaughter or was it murder. This case is *solved* Podcast recommendation: Making of a Musician Thank you to today's sponsor Uncommon Goods. F…

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The Future of Marketing for Builders | Danielle Russell of Builder Funnel 30:55

3M ago30:55

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Danielle Russell has spent over a decade helping builders and remodelers grow through more strategic marketing. She's seen how new technologies, and changing homeowner behavior, are transforming what it takes to stand out online. In this conversation, Danielle covers a range of topics that, taken together, form a blueprint for building a stronger m…

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Lainey Wilson, Southern Living Cover Star, Is Keeping Her People Close 31:56

3M ago31:56

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This week Sid talks to one of the biggest and brightest stars in country music – Lainey Wilson. Back in May, he drove up to Nashville and got to have this conversation in person at Lainey’s farmhouse outside of town. The occasion was a Southern Living cover shoot, and Lainey and Sid sat down on a pair of comfortable chairs in her speakeasy-style ba…

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From Dove Openers to King Eiders: ALL IN | Russ Freehling 1:04:45

3M ago1:04:45

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In this episode of Build From Here, Joshua Parvin talks with CGA member Russ Freehling about a lifetime of waterfowling, finishing the 41-species North American quest, and the rewards of training his own retriever—from backyard drills to seasoning a pup on real hunts. Tune in for practical training tips, creative urban adaptations, and the joy of b…

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The Daily Habit That Works | Michael James of Michael James Remodeling 1:01:02

3M ago1:01:02

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Michael James lost everything during the recession, then rebuilt his company with a new outlook on leadership and legacy. He even biked from Canada to Mexico, a journey that reshaped how he approaches business and life. In this conversation, Michael shares how shifting from a "me" mindset to a "we" mindset transformed his company. He talks about hi…

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Tiffany Derry Is the Best Thing on Food TV 44:01

3M ago44:01

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Kenyatta Bush | Injustice 50:42

3M ago50:42

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When an Omaha teenager disappeared outside of her school, the police looked at people she knew as their likely suspects. But when a surprise confession came in, this case ended up in years of legal wrangling only to leave people asking if someone can be wrongfully convicted without being actually innocent. This case is *disputed* Support the show! …