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The LineThe Line Episode 91: Black Ft. John PredhamNew Episode of the Line Podcast is Live! This week on the Line, we sit down with John Predham of Black Electric, a company with more than 85 years of history in the electrical industry. John is carrying that legacy forward — not just by delivering high-quality service to clients, but by investing in the next generation of tradesmen and women. When we caught up, John that week had just stepped out of his truck and into a ditch to lend a hand on the job — areminder of where he came from and what real leadership looks like. I...2025-07-2134 minThe LineThe Line Episode 90: Old World Ft. Levi KingIn this episode of the line, it is a true shout-out to Lancaster, Pennsylvania’s heritage, legacy and future. I sat down with Levi of Quarry View Building Group and we discussed the importance of not allowing progress to destroy the experience of making sure that we remember the old ways. We can pay homage to the way that things were done while learning new things, but still not forgetting the old things. It’s important to remember those who have come before us. In this episode, we get to experience some of their work and their tradecraft. What I wil...2025-07-141h 07The LineThe Line Episode 89: Don't Recruit Talent, Grow Talent Ft. Ashley DavisJoshua travels to Georgia state a couple times a year for Blackline and he really enjoys his time there. On one of the trips he got to have a conversation with Ashley Davis of Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Inc. She is the chief operations officer where her experience helped her and the team initiate key strategies to utilize as a company. She tells apretty amazing story about family, culture building, and investing in people. Ashley is pretty proud of the things that Lawson has been doing for almost 80 years. We would encourage you to listen too as they are...2025-07-0748 minThe LineThe Line Episode 88: Shared PressureWhen in life you start to do things to improve and better yourself, there may be people around you who aren’t doing that same thing. Maybe they’re just coasting. Those people can sometimes feel threatened because they realize you’re succeeding and putting in the effort and they are not. They may think their job is threatened, or it may just make them look bad. They may respond in ways that aren’t always appropriate, and maybe, they are downright rude and intimidating. To quote the mentor of our guest, “Mr. Perry, you don’t let nobody punk you.” Yo...2025-06-3057 min
The Gate-Keepers PodcastBlackline Boss Moves: Zach Romero on Fence Talk & Casserole ChatsSend us a text🎙️ Episode Title: “Blackline Boss Moves: Zach Romero on Fence Talk & Casserole Chats”Episode Description: In this episode of The Gate-Keepers Podcast, host Billy Grove sits down with Zach Romero, VP of Sales & Marketing at Blackline Vinyl HHP—the makers of High Heat Performance black vinyl fencing! 🏗️🔥Zach brings his signature energy as he shares his journey into the fencing industry, the innovation driving Blackline Vinyl, and how he’s making an impact as a...2025-06-3050 minThe LineThe Line Episode 87: Ground Zero Ft. Andrew BrownThe statement “ ground zero ” refers to a starting point or a base for some activity. At Blackline our vision is to lift the view of the skilled trades and our mission is to communicate that the people have value. Let us give a little context as to why we have a vision statement and mission statement at BLACKLINE. A vision is something that you see, you envision, and you never really are done with a vision. A mission is something that you set out to do, a goal, and you can complete that mission. At Blackline, we will never stop...2025-06-2358 minThe LineThe Line Episode 86: Potential Unlimited Ft. Edwin Parra and Tim McDonaldStep up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting theskilled trades. This week I sat down with Edwin Parra of McCarthy Building Companies and Tim McDonald, president of Linear Technical College. I think it’s pretty cool to have had the opportunity to sit down with one of the nations oldest and larger contractors and we have a conversation with Tim, who is leading a college for the trades. We talk about how it’s not who you know but, it’s how hard you work. It’s the attitude and the effort that you’re able to put into s...2025-06-1642 minThe LineThe Line Episode 85: The GraduateStep up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades. This week Joshua and the team of Blackline Institute step up to the line. We know this is thesecond week in a row that we’re dropping a podcast related to Blackline Institute but, this really isn’t about the institute. This podcast is about the men and women that are entering the workforce. The Blackline Institute had its graduation the other week. It wasn’t just the graduation of students but, the graduation of our institute. We were certified by the state of Pennsylvania to be...2025-06-0937 minThe LineThe Line Episode 84: Equipping People at Blackline Institute Ft. Caleb ArnoldStep up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades. This week Joshua and Caleb Arnold of Blackline Institute step up to the line. We’re showing up Monday morning at 5 AM with my discussion with Caleb Arnold We sat down and talked about what it is to have grit. What does it really take to not give up, continue to have the fortitude, and desire to be able to carry the badge of honor that is not quitting? We talk about the Blackline Institute apprenticeship and what it is that we’re doing to equip...2025-06-0248 minThe LineThe Line Episode 83: A Path for Growth Ft. Jim IdeStep up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades. This week Joshua and Jim Ide of IDE Electric steps up to the line. He shared about a new path for away to improve his company and his people. Jim shared some of his origins, his honest learning experiences and about what it is to find your niche and go after it. Tune in every Monday for a new episode.-------------------------- WHERE TO WATCH: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hFAsPAZYCUF4OMBB7Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-line/id1722664848-------------------------- 2025-05-261h 12The LineThe TruthStep up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades. I sat down with Scott Gray of Cleveland Electric and Liz Campbell, director of chapter development of the AECA in Atlanta, Georgia. We talked about the work the trades fear and what it is to be fake or authentic. We also covered what it is that the next generation is looking for in jobs they desire in the future. This conversation truly is interesting as we discuss what it is that it takes to do the work in the trades. I encourage you to listen...2025-05-1957 minThe LineEndless CustomersStep up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades. This week Joshua and Keynote speaker and author Marcus Sheridan talk about how in the trades you can become the market leader in your trade and in your business. Marcus shares tools from his new book and his experience in talking to thousands of businesses over the years. He shares many stories and hardships and how to pushthrough to success. 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CanadianSME Small Business PodcastBlackline: Connected SafetyWorkplace safety is more than just a compliance requirement—it’s a critical factor in protecting lives and ensuring business success. According to Statistics Canada, over 1,000 workers lose their lives each year due to work-related incidents, underscoring the urgent need for advanced safety solutions.In this episode of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, host Maheen speaks with Sean Stinson, President and Chief Growth Officer at Blackline Safety, a leader in connected safety technology and predictive analytics. Blackline Safety is revolutionizing industrial workplace safety by providing real-time monitoring, AI-driven insights, and life-saving connected safety devices.Key High...2025-03-1721 minThe LineHow to take responsibility for your own life - W/Kaitlyn CrosbyFOLLOW JOSH:https://www.instagram.com/joshuadmellott?igsh=a3RxZmo3ZXJiMDV1https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-d-mellott-0b0525118/FOLLOW BLACKLINE: @blacklineltd https://www.instagram.com/blacklineltd?igsh=a2wwbzJ3Y3Jjd2o4 https://www.youtube.com/@blacklineLTDhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095504736514https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackline-ltd/https://www.blacklineltd.com/2025-02-2432 minThe LineThis "Hidden" Foundry is changing the Identity of the Mining IndustryFOLLOW ME ELECMETALhttps://www.me-elecmetal.com/inicio/https://www.linkedin.com/company/meelecmetal/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedangelo/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-pederson-a7020043/FOLLOW JOSH:https://www.instagram.com/joshuadmellott?igsh=a3RxZmo3ZXJiMDV1https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-d-mellott-0b0525118/FOLLOW BLACKLINE: @blacklineltd https://www.instagram.com/blacklineltd?igsh=a2wwbzJ3Y3Jjd2o4 https://www.youtube.com/@blacklineLTDhttps://www.facebook.com...2025-02-1749 minThe LineOutside perspective WILL change your life w/Wally AdamchikFOLLOW WALLYhttps://www.firestarterspeaking.com/about-bio.phphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wallyadamchikhttps://www.instagram.com/wallyadamchik/FOLLOW JOSH:https://www.instagram.com/joshuadmellott?igsh=a3RxZmo3ZXJiMDV1https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-d-mellott-0b0525118/FOLLOW BLACKLINE: @blacklineltd https://www.instagram.com/blacklineltd?igsh=a2wwbzJ3Y3Jjd2o4 https://www.youtube.com/@blacklineLTDhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095504736514https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackline-ltd/https://www.blacklineltd.com/2025-02-101h 09The LineMining Misconceptions in Duluth Minnesota | Better In Our BackyardStep up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
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EY India Insights PodcastScaling finance transformation with BlacklineWelcome to the EY India Insights podcast - https://www.ey.com/en_in/media/podcasts, where we explore transformative innovations and strategic alliances shaping the future of business. In this episode of the Navigating Alliances series, we delve into an insightful conversation about the powerful partnership between EY and BlackLine – a market leader in financial close and accounting automation. Together, EY and BlackLine are driving finance transformation with AI-powered solutions tailored to meet the dynamic needs of businesses in India and across the globe. Episode Highlights: How EY and BlackLine are revolutionizing finance fu...2025-01-1729 minThe LineTurner Staffing - Importance of Investing in the Team. EP. 64Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
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2024-12-301h 04The LineThe Line Season 01 Highlights Vol. 200:00 Introduction
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The Line056 Don't take the easy way out.FOLLOW STRACK
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The Line055 Managing the Challenges of Building a "Ride or Die" Team.Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
Join Josh Mellott in his unfiltered and uncut conversation with Legacy Electrical Services. This episode not only covers who how the business has come to be but how the men behind the business came to be.
Life can be a winding road but that same road is building our character and our connections.
Chris and Ryan also discuss the importance and value of building a STRONG team in business.
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CFO THOUGHT LEADERBonus Episode: CFO Mark Partin on Building BlackLine’s Revenue Ops from the Ground UpWhen Mark Partin first became CFO at BlackLine nearly a decade ago, the concept of Sales Ops was still rather new within the company, and he was tasked with building it from scratch. Over time, Sales Ops evolved into Revenue Ops, integrating finance, sales, and customer success functions to support BlackLine’s rapid growth. In this discussion, Partin shares critical milestones, including consolidating over 100 systems to achieve a "single source of truth," aligning departments around the customer journey, and leveraging data to drive productivity and efficiency—a transformative journey that enabled sustainable growth.2024-11-2031 min
The Line054 "Working at the Car Wash" w/ Phil Eby (Ames Construction)Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
Josh and Phil have a conversation on the site of a nearly complete Drive Thru Car Wash. This new Model is popping up all over the American Suburbs and Phil talks about the positive impact these are making on the communities they enter
Phil Also discusses what it was like selling his business to Ames Construction and going from Owner to Employee
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The Line053 "Going Forward Together" w/ Marvin JolesStep up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
In this week's episode, Marvin Joles of Blacktop Banter sits down with Josh and discusses the importance of integrity and how you exit this world with nothing and leave only a few things. The most important of which being the impact you had on people.
Josh and Marvin also cover the 2024 Dirt World Expo that just wrapped up in San Antonio Texas.
Dirt World Expo hosted by Buildwitt and Josh and Marvin give their take on...2024-11-1135 min
The Line052 Building for The Next Generation w/ Robert Lucero JE Dunn ConstructionStep up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
In this week's episode, Robert Lucero, the Senior Workforce Manager at JE Dunn Construction discusses his journey in the construction industry, starting as a carpenter and advancing to his current role. Filmed at a SkillsUSA construction competition in Marietta, Georgia, Robert emphasizes the importance of investing in the next generation of tradespeople.
He explains the role of a senior workforce manager, the importance of trade partners in construction projects, and JE Dunn's collaborative 'lean process.' Robert shares his personal experiences...2024-11-0444 min
RISE Urban NationVanessa Green on Empowering Communities: The Call BlackLine Story Pt 2In this compelling episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, host Taryell Simmons welcomes Vanessa Green, the co-founder and CEO of Call BlackLine. Vanessa discusses her journey from being a social worker to spearheading a national hotline that provides vital support to marginalized communities. Discover how Vanessa’s experiences shaped her mission to offer a safe space for Black, Brown, Indigenous, and LGBTQ individuals facing crises. She shares insightful strategies for organizing grassroots movements and discusses the importance of community care. Don’t miss this deep dive into the transformative work of Call BlackLine and the impact it’s making...2024-09-3031 min
RISE Urban NationVanessa Green on Empowering Communities: The Call BlackLine Story Pt. 1Episode Notes for SimplecastIn this compelling episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, host Taryell Simmons welcomes Vanessa Green, the co-founder and CEO of Call BlackLine. Vanessa discusses her journey from being a social worker to spearheading a national hotline that provides vital support to marginalized communities. Discover how Vanessa’s experiences shaped her mission to offer a safe space for Black, Brown, Indigenous, and LGBTQ individuals facing crises. She shares insightful strategies for organizing grassroots movements and discusses the importance of community care. Don’t miss this deep dive into the transformative work of Call Blac...2024-09-2325 min
Flow Music by FlowNews24Jason, from duo Frecko chats about their new song - BlacklineClayton chats to Jason, from duo Frecko about their new song - Blackline "Blackline” is an up-tempo track that tells the side-hustlin' story of a beer drinkin', country music lovin' truck driver, who’s just gotta keep his ‘eyes on the blackline’ to make it home. Life on the highways, navigating 50 tonnes of metal, isn't easy, but our hero has no choice. Entangled with the wrong crowd, it's only a matter of time until it all catches up with him.2024-09-0617 min
The LineThe Line Episode 43 (Young Guns & Dinosaurs with Mike Holt)Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Mike sit down at Mike's house to discuss how Mike got into the electrical trade, how he got himself into writing national code books, how Mike persevered through poverty and struggles, and the difference between being oblivious and being stupid. Mike shares little nuggets of wisdom throughout the whole episode, please enjoy!
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The LineThe Line Episode 42 (Dirty Boots and Broken Toes with Keaton Turner)Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Keaton of @turnermininggroup432 sit down at one of Turner Mining Group's new mine projects to talk about the importance of starting something, and figuring out how to get your foot in the door; and sometimes the best way to do that is to simply get your boots dirty. Josh and Keaton spoke about the different phases of business, how each phase leads you into the next, and the changes that come with going from a Pirate Armada to...2024-08-2658 min
The LineThe Line Episode 41 (Breaking Down Walls with Randy Blount)Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Randy sit down in Randy's house to discuss the importance of lifting the view of the skilled trades as well as making the Dirt World a better place, having what it takes to get hit and get right back up, and the importance of gathering the correct perspective when it comes to others and situations.
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The LineThe Line Episode 39 (Feeding the Beast Ft. Matt Williams)Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Matt sit down to talk about Matts rise from a roofer to an app developer, and creating a network that takes the pain out of finding supplies. They talk about the importance of putting on your boss shoes and making the hard decisions in order to move forward and make the best decisions you can with the information you have.
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The LineThe Line Episode 38 (Trapped in Eric's Mind Ft. Eric Jumper)Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Eric sit down in Eric's natural habitat; an active job site to talk about Eric's journey from being a heavy equipment operator to a camera operator, how to be successful in the dirt moving industry, and the importance of making people proud of you instead of making hero's out of people.
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The LineThe Line Episode 37 (Mind the Gap Ft. Matt Lapp)Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Matt sit down to discuss Matt's transition from being raised Amish to starting his own HVAC company, Matt's Pay-It-Forward program at JM Lapp and how that is a small step towards having a positive impact on the world around us, and the importance of minding the gap and having our eyes focused on the gains in life.
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The LineThe Line Episode 36 (#EveryShingleDay Ft. Donavan Morgan)Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Don dig into Don's early rap career that escalated into
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The LineThe Line Episode 35 (Strack Nation Ft. Johnathan Strack & Aron Nick)Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh, Johnathan, and Aron all sit down at the Strack Proving Grounds Training Facility to talk about the importance of the truth and how it will come out no matter what you do, the hardships the team endured as they built the training facility, and making sure we invest knowledge into others and let them find pathways of success.
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The LineThe Line Episode 34 (The Tool Belt Generation Ft. Travis Eisenhard)Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Travis sit down to talk at @occidentalleather to discuss the importance of getting high-quality tool belts in the hands of the "tool belt" generation and inspiring them to keep pushing forward and forging a path toward success. Travis' one tool he can not live without is a camera; the one thing that has been a constant in his life, and shapes his view of the world. One thing we can all learn from is not quitting on ourselves and not letting the vo...2024-07-0149 min
The LineThe Line Episode 33 (Just Some BS With Brandon Stanchock)Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Brandon sit down at @SWFIndustrial to discuss the importance of scheduling and utilizing others' experience and expertise to create something universal for everyone on the job. They speak about the importance of humility as a leader how to best lead people, and bringing in the right people to create longevity with your employees. Brandon brings light to one of his greatest mistakes; trying to run with an idea before he walked it out, and how that can create confusion and dissonance in a...2024-06-241h 11
The LineThe Line Episode 32 (Pit Friends Ft. Tim Lapp)Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Tim sit down at Lapp Electric in Lancaster PA to discuss Tim's beginnings and what lead him to take after his father in running Lapp Electric. As the conversation moves from topic to topic, they share the hurts and pains they've had in their lives, and how they overcame them to help others to not make the same mistakes, or give them a pathway out of the hurt. Josh charges us to be more like Spartans and less like the Greeks; the...2024-06-171h 10
The LineThe Line Episode 31 (Burn the Boats Ft. Jason Richmond)Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Jason sit down at "The Center" in Indianapolis to take a deep dive into the importance of an organization being in the "learn and grow" phase and not "protect and defend", the importance of burning all of the boats and not having an escape route planned, and how @official_buildwitt 's goal of building a better dirt world and @blacklineLTD 's goal of lifting the view of the skilled trades can work together in unison and make the...2024-06-101h 22The LineThe Line Episode 30 (Drive Your People Ft. Gary Nolt)Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Gary talk about the early beginnings of Cassel in 1945 as a family-run business, and how it has turned into a 28-person well-oiled machine working diligently to provide high-quality graphics for their customers. The pair talked about the importance of training your people and giving them a strong path forward, and the value of the trades and what it really means to be a tradesman.
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The LineThe Line Episode 29 (Fail. Learn. Grow. Repeat Ft. Caleb Arnold)Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Caleb sit down to talk about what it takes to make it in the trades, and how to take failures, and turn them into growing points, and how to keep going and moving forward. Caleb grew up with many family members in the trades, and he talks about how they inspired him to pursue the trades and make a life for himself. This journey did not come without struggles and self-doubt, but his determination and grit is...2024-05-271h 08
The LineThe Line Episode 28 (Broken Glass Ceilings Ft. Aimée Deraco)Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Aimée talk about personal struggles in life that has led to triumphs and victory over the circumstances, the importance of being a solutions-based organization, and not letting the glass ceilings others have put in place for us stop us from becoming what we were meant to be.
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The LineThe Line Episode 27 (Dr. Drywall Ft. John King)Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and John talk about finding your identity in your trade, being successful through relationships, and not letting failure win.
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The LineThe Line Episode 26 (Burn the Boats Ft. Bob Persch & Bradley Kulac)Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
Today Josh, Bob, and Bradley sat down on the convention floor of Construction Ready's Career Expo with Skills USA to talk about Kiewit's long and successful history, the importance of not stutter-stepping your way through life and going for it, and how vital mistakes are to success.
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The LineThe Line Episode 25 (A Culture of Growth ft. Ian DB)Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
Watch as Josh and Ian talk about the power of strong communication, the importance of building not just the skills, and building a culture of growth within your company.
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The LineThe Line Episode 24 (Where the Rubber Meets the Road Ft. Alex DiMattio)Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Alex in Brooklyn New York inside Jane Moto's storefront to discuss the importance of quality gear that serves a purpose instead of just for fashion. Alex dives into the importance of having your heart and soul in your work, and not just chasing money and material things. The duo go over what value truly means, and working towards your goals and the things that are truly valuable in this life.
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The LineThe Line Episode 23 (Media Matters Ft. Ford Berg)Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Ford discuss the art of problem-solving and being a part of the solution, how media plays a major role in the construction industry, and how crucial it is to build a company culture.
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The LineThe Line Episode 22 (The Melicia Way Ft. Michael Melicia)Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Michael sit down during PAVE-X to discuss how we need to create our own paths in life and not rely on others for our successes, the importance of mentoring, and powering through struggles to create a better life for ourselves.
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The LineThe Line Episode 21 (Climbing Down the Ladder Ft. Matt Eshelman)Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh joins Matt on an active CHN + Site job site to talk about the importance of building up a company from within, the importance of recognizing character over skill when selecting employees, and having a responsibility chart from the bottom up instead of top down.
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The LineThe Line Episode 20 (The Skywalker Way Ft. Dru Jacobs)Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Dru dig deep into Dru's history as a 3rd generation Mohawk Skywalker and the pressure he has experienced trying to live up to the legacy of his family in the trades. As they sit by the fire they discuss the importance of lifting the view of the skilled trades and how not one man can do it alone, but that it is truly a team effort to raise a new generation of skilled tradesmen. Dru reflects...2024-03-2556 min
The LineThe Line Episode 19 (Between Two Barns Ft. Evan Urban)Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Evan sit down to talk in the lumber yard about Evan's desire to help people, and how that passion led him to be the GM for Vintage Wood & Forged Iron. Evan came into the company as an outsider and made it his mission to understand all of the inner workings of the company to best lead them toward success. Evan shares a story of the 3 brick layers and how our perspective of what we do shapes our perception of our job.
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The LineThe Line Episode 18 (Hope for the Future Ft. Rachel Howard)Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
Watch as Josh and Rachel talk about starting in the trades, what it means to be a welder, delivering babies, what it means to have hope, and being a female in the trades.
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The LineThe Line Episode 17 (Cooking Bacon Naked Ft. Aron Nick)Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
On the final installment of The Line at Construction Ready Josh and Aron sat down on the convention floor of @Construction_Ready Career Expo with @skillsusa to have an honest conversation about past hurts and trials, and how we can rise above them if we look at them dead on. Aron goes through his motivation to make sure he listens to the generation before him and learn from the knowledge and life they have to share. Aron shares his heart in this episode, and he back...2024-03-0457 min
The LineThe Line Episode 16 (Construction Bowl XVIII Ft. Scott Shelar)Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
Today Josh and Scott sat down on the convention floor of @Construction_Ready 's Career Expo with @skillsusa to talk about their upbringing having fathers in the skilled trades, using social media as a tool to educate the next generation on what can be available to them, and the impact of the Construction Ready Career Expo on the next generation of skilled tradesmen. Scott shares his experiences and hardships over the years and what has crafted his passion for this industry and the kids that will...2024-03-0141 min
The LineThe Line Episode 15 (From Brooms to Board Rooms Ft. Armani Skrine)Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
Today Josh and Armani sat down on the convention floor of @Construction_Ready 's Career Expo with @skillsusa to talk about the importance of making changes in your life to better your future no matter how terrifying the journey is, the culture at @McKenneysInc and how it keeps people working there and happy, and being able to ignore self-doubt and move forward. Armani lives by the phrase "Win or Learn" and that could not be more indicative of her character and drive.
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The LineThe Line Episode 14 (Finding Your Heart Work Ft. Natalie Hall)Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
Today Josh and Natalie sat down on the convention floor of @Construction_Ready 's 2024 Career Expo with @skillsusa to talk about having a heart for the youth and making sure they are equipped for the future because the youth are our now. Natalie speaks to the importance of building pipelines for the future and finding your heart work.
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The LineThe Line Episode 13 (The Silver Tsunami Ft. Bryson Barnes)Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Bryson sat down on the convention floor of @Construction_Ready 's 2024 Career Expo with @skillsusa to talk about how the trades are an essential industry and how showcasing their work is the key to getting the next generation interested in the trades. Although AI is taking many industries by storm, Bryson believes that construction will not be affected. Bryson states that AI will not be able to build a house, and we still need these young men and women to join the trad...2024-02-2713 min
The LineThe Line Episode 12 (Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Ft. Aria Morgan)Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Aria sat down on the convention floor of @Construction_Ready 's 2024 Career Expo with @skillsusa to talk about what makes marketing different in the skilled trades industry, making sure we set up the next generation with the skills and knowledge to excel, building a strong company culture, and using social media to create a strong culture within your organization.
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The LineThe Line Episode 11 (A Sharp Dressed Blue Collar Man Ft. Carl Murawski)Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Carl talk about how Carl got started in the trades, the importance of your image as a tradesman, the importance of a well-made tool, and doing the job until the job is done.
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The LineThe Line Episode 10 (The next right thing Ft. Jon Sensenig)Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Jon talk about how religion, learning the trades from their dads, communicating value to others, developing company values, and making the next right step.
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The LineThe Line Episode 9 (Rock solid Ft. Doug Detwiler)Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Doug talk about growing up young in the trades, and how that experience shaped their future, starting a business, and growing people.
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The LineThe Line Episode 8 (Skills That Last A Lifetime Ft. Josiah Toews)Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
Watch as Josh and Josiah talk about how the skilled trades helped him when making a career switch to being an artist manager. The two ex-coworkers chat on top of the W in Nashville about how you can make good money in the trades, finding solutions, and infrastructure in Nashville.
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The LineThe Line Episode 7 (Leaning Into Hardships Ft. Sam Hackman)Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
Watch as Josh and Sam talk about growing up with their fathers in the trades, and the expectations as a young foreman. They discuss the importance of leaning into hardships and problem-solving in the trades, and how we can extend knowledge to the future generation and save the skilled trade workforce.
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The LineThe Line Episode 6 (Stepping up to the line Ft. John Yordy)Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
Watch as Josh and John talk about the difference between the skilled trades vs getting a job, how trades can help in everyday life, buying once and crying once when it comes to tools, and how to not force your opinion on someone, but to offer it. Step up to The Line with them.
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The LineThe Line Episode 5 (It must be nice Ft. Brandon Constant)Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
Watch as Josh and Brandon talk about how Brandon started a mowing business at 15 how that led to him starting his own business, and the importance of working alongside your crew as a manager. As they enjoy the campfire around the @breeofirepits they discuss labor shortages, management issues, the value of hard work, and the limitlessness of the trades.
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The LineThe Line Episode 4 ( Feeding the Wolf ft. Ryan Groff)Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
Watch as Josh and Ryan talk about what wolf to feed; the good wolf or the bad wolf, the steps of solving a problem, and how to move past your mistakes and move into problem-solving and finding solutions.
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The LineThe Line Episode 3 (The Broncocast Ft. Curran Blevins)Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
This week Josh and Curran do a podcast in a Bronco, on a road trip to Dirt World Summit hosted by @official_buildwitt . Curran talks about his upbringing, not knowing all of the options made available to him, dropping out of college, and not getting a degree, but still being in debt. The two talk about comparative advantage, lifting the view of the skilled trades, and how if you don't want to do hard work, then the trades aren't for you.
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The LineThe Line Episode 2 (An underdog story Ft. Madeline Hatchell)Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
Watch as Josh and Brandon talk about how Brandon started a mowing business at 15 how that lead to him starting his own business, and the importance of working alongside your crew as a manager. As they enjoy the campfire around the @breeofirepits they discuss labor shortages, management issues, the value of hard work, and the limitlessness of the trades.,
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IMDaily - Innovate Marketing DailyTechnology Industry Veteran Emily Campbell Joins BlackLine as Chief Marketing OfficerTechnology Industry Veteran Emily Campbell Joins BlackLine as Chief Marketing Officer."Emily has a strong track record building and growing technology brands globally, with a particular focus on demand generation for enterprise sales. The diversity and success of her past experiences speak to her ability to drive effective results across all facets of marketing," said Co-CEO Owen Ryan. "Emily will be a critical part of our strategy as the premier accounting and finance platform for the Office of the CFO."LINKS- BlackLine Website: https://www.blackline.com/IMDaily is brought to you...2024-01-0306 min
The LineThe Line Episode 1 (All eyes on me Ft. Marvin Joles)Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.
Watch as Josh and Marvin talk during the Dirt World Summit hosted by @official_buildwitt about the power of social media and where all of the attention is. They talk about how to own your mistakes, how to build success in life and business, the power of knowledge and networking, and how to balance work and home life.
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SWIMMINGPOOL#69: BLACKLINESWIMMINGPOOL – WIR KLÄREN AUF! DER PODCAST VON POOLEXPERTEN FÜR JEDERMANN. Thema der Folge 69: „BLACKLINE“. Ein neuer Trend aus Italien zeichnet sich ab, wie z.B. Badarmaturen in schwarzem zeitlosem Design. Diesem Trend folgen die Firmen BEHNCKE und Fluvo Schmalenberger mit der neuen BLACKLINE Serie. Dieses extravagante Pooldesign bietet Schwimmbadbesitzern die Möglichkeit Ihre Einbauteile und Attraktionen in schwarz im Pool zu verbauen. Diese BLACKLINE Special Edition vereint die Qualität der Hersteller mit individuellem Design. Was es alles an Produkten gibt, wie das Herstellungsverfahren ist und ab wann man sich den Pool damit verschönern kann, erfahrt ihr im Podc...2023-11-2224 min
The Influential Communicator[EP.89] How to Engage a Customer with an Influential Analogy with Jennifer Ryan of BlackLineHow to Engage a Customer with an Influential Analogy with Jennifer Ryan of BlackLine;Attention.That is the currency in today’s world.And when it comes to the arena of sales, if we aren’t able to get somebody’s attention and keep it…Then we can’t earn the opportunity to become their trusted guide.So, what’s one way to grab somebody’s attention in less than 10 seconds?An influential analogy.When done correctly, it sparks intrigue and gives you the chance...2023-10-1038 min
TractionThe Playbook To Skyrocket Referrals & Turn Customers Into Spokespeople with Andres Botero, BlackLineOn this episode of the Traction podcast, host Lloyed Lobo of Boast.AI welcomes Andres Botero, Chief Marketing Officer at BlackLine (Nasdaq: BL). A successful customer advocacy program turns loyal customers into spokespeople for your brand, making it one of the most effective forms of marketing. According to Gartner, more than 75% of B2B buyers consult three or more sources before they make a purchase decision. In this session, Andres shares the playbook for turning customers into spokespeople. Specifically, Andres covers: 3:47 - Skills that are fundamental to a m...2022-07-1856 min
Calgary Business PodcastBlackline Safety with Chief Growth Officer, Sean Stinson (episode 330) | 30 November 2021When health and safety (HSE) in an industrial setting is combined with technology, it can have a significant impact on the well-being of a company’s employees and provide invaluable insight that goes beyond the number of incidents being reported to stakeholders.
Sean Stinson provided a terrific summation of how Blackline Safety leaders managed to pivot from GPS trackers to gas monitoring sensors that protect not only a company’s entire workforce located on site but also the “Lone Worker” who may be more vulnerable in dangerous situations.
Of course, such shift and innovation ultimately led to Blackline utilizing the cloud an...2021-12-011h 07
Business & Technology Insights from CapgeminiCapgemini's partnership with Blackline showcases how automation & the cloud positively impact F&AWhy are automation and cloud-based technologies now crucial tools for many F&A professionals? Join Michael Shultz (Director of Strategic Accounting, Blackline), Priya Ganesh (VP, Finance Solutions for NA, Capgemini's Business Services), and David Brightman (Director of Product Marketing, Blackline) as they discuss this issue in-depth within the context of Capgemini's and Blackline's recent partnership in the latest edition of Capgemini's BSv Experience podcast.
Want to know:
What value the recent partnership between Capgemini & Blackline brings to their customers?
How Capgemini’s Frictionless Enterprise concept impacts the finance function?
What Blackline brings to this new partnership?
Or how Capgemini & Blackline ha...2021-10-1317 min
Detection at ScaleBlackLine’s Cynthia Moore: How to Build Scalable Security Teams'Don't make assumptions. Ask the question.'
That's what today’s guest advises to her team on how to differentiate what's normal from abnormal in an evolving threat environment.
Cynthia Moore is the Senior Director of Information Security at BlackLine but she started out in infrastructure operations building telecoms systems. Coming from a non-traditional security background has given Cynthia a true leverage and the versatility not only to better empathize with clients' needs but also to speak their language.
In today's episode, you will get to understand the mindset of a great security le...2021-09-1426 min
The Black Line Between Sales & MarketingEpisode 82: Blurring The BlacklineThe Blackline Podcast has always been based on issues between sales and marketing. That line is blurring - alignment is always improving - but alignment isn’t always (and shouldn’t be) a happy peaceful place. So what is alignment, and can you have alignment without conflict? Let’s find out!Each episode is broken up into three sections: Big News, The Question of the Episode, and Takeaways.Big News: The blame game between sales and marketingQuestion of the Episode: What one piece of advice would you give sales and marketing teams today to improv...2021-09-1455 min
Scaling Up: Lessons From The World's Best CEOs and FoundersA Modern Day Wonder Woman - Therese Tucker, Founder, Executive Chairperson, and former CEO Blackline Inc [S4.E2]Therese Tucker is the founder, former CEO and current Executive Chair of the NASDAQ Listed, $6b market cap business Blackline Inc. (NASDAQ:BL) Therese is a pioneer in every sense - an inspiring woman who has written her own script at every point in her career. As a 40 year old single mum of 2, she decided to bootstrap an enterprise software company - building Blackline over the next 20 years into what is is today – the market leader in automation solutions for finance and accounting teams that is trusted by 60% of the Fortune 50, and a third of the Fortune 500.
The...2021-05-1947 min
The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | InvestorsSaaStr 408: Going Long and the 20-year Journey of Being a CEO + Founder with Therese Tucker, CEO and Founder @ BlackLine and Jason Lemkin, CEO and Founder @ SaaStrSaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin catches up with Therese Tucker, Founder, and CEO at BlackLine about her SaaS journey, going long and surviving black swan events. Video and blog post: https://www.saastr.com/going-long-the-20-year-journey-of-being-a-ceo-founder-with-blackline/2020-12-1141 min
Inversiones y Bolsa con JFPartners#4 Análisis de Blackline ¿Invertir en el futuro de la Contabilidad? JFCallsTambién puedes ver este análisis en vídeo en nuestro canal de youtube: Aprende a invertir con JFPartnersPuedes descargar el PDF con el análisis de Blackline pulsando aquíAnálisis de la empresa BlacklineAutomatizando y revolucionando la contabilidad de las empresas¿Merece la pena invertir?¿Seguirá subiendo?Todo esto y mucho más en el podcast de hoy.Puedes seguirnos en:Web: jfpartners.netInstagram: @jfpartnerscapitalYoutube: Aprende a invertir con JFPartners...2020-11-2128 min
Reign Tactical Airsoft PodcastBlackLine SimulationsThis week Viking welcomes on Sean Arbuthnot, Lead and creator of the over the top airsoft experience known as Blackline.
For many players this seems like a step out of their reach with what skills they have and quality of gear they own. Luckily for the community Sean informs us on how welcoming Blackline is to players of all levels.
To stay up to date on upcoming events check out their website or follow their Instagram!
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2020-08-251h 46
The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | InvestorsSaaStr 357: Busting the Myths About Startup Success with Therese Tucker, CEO and Founder of BlackLineTherese Tucker breaks through the dogma behind what it takes to build a successful tech company. With stories based on the founding of BlackLine — to the company’s successful IPO – you’ll learn the most common myths behind success and why they may be holding you back. This episode is an excerpt from Therese’s session at SaaStr Annual 2018. Full video: https://youtu.be/fKptGJZcfFk Podcast transcript: https://www.saastr.com/saastr-podcast-357-with-blackline-ceo-founder-therese-tucker-busting-the-myths-about-startup-success/2020-07-3021 min
Cloud GiantsTherese Tucker, CEO and founder of BlackLineToday we’re here with the one and only Therese Tucker — she’s the CEO and founder of BlackLine, the enterprise SaaS company that helps businesses, like Coca Cola, EBay, Nasdaq and more, automate accounting. Blackline was a leader in the first wave of the cloud movement, founded in 2001, and went public in 2016.
Key takeaways from this episode include:
The problems money can’t solve when creating a new market: “The reality is that creating a new market is a fairly slow process, no matter how much money you take and throw at it,” Therese said. “Getting people...2020-07-1442 min
Southern California's CEOs You Should KnowTherese Tucker of BlacklineCEOs You Should Know returns with Therese Tucker, of Blackline.KFI's Jane Wells spoke with Tucker about her journey her love of programming, why she left her previous job to start Blackline, and how it was challenging to find the right people to build her business."I worked at a much larger company and it was not a great environment in terms of wanting to promote women. I didn't see much of a career there, so I decided to start my own (business)," Tucker says."I believe that being an entrepreneur is the ultimate...2020-01-2208 min
The opticstrade's PodcastEP 172 Leica Ultravid Blackline binocularsUltravid Blackline binoculars are one of the lightest premium binoculars made by Leica. As the name suggests, they come in all-black color. As it's known for Leica, they have an outstanding optical performance.
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Compliance ExpertGayle Edwards: Financial Transformation with BlackLineIn this exciting interview CEO of Aviva Spectrum Sonia Luna, interviews Gayle Edwards, Managing Director, Professional Accounting Solutions (PAS).
Gayle Edwards has over 25 years of experience in hotel operations, starting as a night auditor and advancing to the VP of Finance level. Her impressive track record and wealth of operational insight allows her to be the resident BlackLine expert for PAS and pasUNITY. By leveraging her deep knowledge of back office operations, Gayle has been able to successfully introduce BlackLine into hospitality, creating one of the largest Blackline Partners deals to date. Gayle earned a BA from Penn State.
2017-04-0426 min