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HomeTech.fmHomeTech 524: Gavin Reviews the Sonos AceOn this week's show: Gavin takes a pair of Sonos Ace Headphones for a test drive, TJ get's his fun fixed, a pick of the week, project updates, a HomeTech headline, and so much more! 2025-04-1800 min
TOOL or DIE Podcast - Reindustrialize, Rebuild, or RetireGavin Stener's Three Imperatives for American Manufacturing Culture (Plus: ERP MADNESS and Goldratt's THE GOAL)🎙️ Gavin Stener, founder of 67 Designs, joins Tool or Die to discuss his journey from ERP software to building a U.S.-based manufacturing company focused on high-quality off-road vehicle mounts and accessories. We explore the challenges of American manufacturing, the fight against counterfeiters, generational knowledge transfer, and the cultural shift needed for reindustrialization.TIMESTAMPS:* 00:00 Introduction* 02:33 Gavin's background and early engineering experiences* 05:00 ERP software and manufacturing challenges* 15:35 Why Goldratt's "The Goal" is essential reading* 25:15 Manufacturing culture and respect for tradespeople* 33:45 The founding mission of 67 Designs* 3...2025-04-011h 12HomeTech.fmHomeTech 521: Gavin's Stolen CarOne this weeks show: Rachio releases a smart outdoor lighting transformer that Matters, UniFi launches more products, Switchbot announces integrations with Home Assistant, Wiim has a new 100W amp, Plex raises prices, SAVI Controls and Oliver IQ merge, Netflix offering HDR10+, a pick of the week, project updates, and Gavin's tale of how his technology stacked up against car thieves. All this and more on this week's HomeTech!2025-03-2900 minHomeTech.fmHomeTech 515: Gavin Quits Blue IrisOn this week's show: Sonos has ambitious goals for the streaming space, Amazon is teasing a February mystery product event, Apollo Automation is shipping their Temp-1 sensor for Home Assistant users, a pick of the week, project updates, Gavin drops a bombshell about is new NVR system, and so much more! 2025-02-0700 min
Founders UnpluggedSelling Your Vision as a Founder – The Key to Startup Success w/ Gavin JohnsonCheck out Part One of this conversation with Gavin here: https://youtu.be/56GWp9cRkKE
Gavin Johnson explores real estate tokenization, enabling individuals to invest in properties tied to their passions, like sports teams or community projects. He highlights blockchain’s role in making real estate finance more efficient and accessible, along with challenges in scaling and competition. The discussion covers community-driven investments, distressed assets, and local councils managing public properties. It also delves into the founder journey, unexpected challenges, and the need for better communication in startups. Lastly, they address economic hurdles for UK...2025-02-051h 01
Founders UnpluggedTokenizing Real Estate: The Future of Investment with Gavin JohnsonGavin Johnson shares his journey as the founder of Irealise, a startup focused on real estate tokenization. He and Greg McCallum discuss the intersection of law and technology, blockchain’s role in community investment, and the challenges lawyers face transitioning to entrepreneurship. They explore B2B vs. B2C dynamics, user-centric communication in tech, and shifting perceptions of blockchain and AI. The conversation also covers startup challenges, the importance of mentorship, and investor mindsets.
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00:00 Introduction to Real World Asset Tokenization
03:01 The Intersection of Law and Technology
06:04 Passion As...2025-02-0351 min
What’s Up Brighton"Do Good Sh*t" w/ Gavin Johnson | What's Up Brighton | Episode 49This week on What's Up Brighton, Mark and Eric discuss Livingston County news with Gavin Johnson, the new Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce president. Once the Principal of Brighton High School, Gavin has a deep love for his community and stresses the importance of supporting local businesses. He and the guys discuss what it's like to join the CoC, and what changes he has planned for the city. They talk about the future of music in downtown, as well as the festivals in the coming year. Tune in for a look at what goes on in the Chamber...2025-01-2437 minHomeTech.fmHomeTech 479: Gavin's Z-Wave and Zigbee MasterclassOn this week's show: Net Neutrality is back in the US, Espressif aquires M5Stack, QDEL TVs are all the rage in the future, Sonos has a new app coming in May, MatterBridge helps non-Matter devices Matter, Home Assistant and the Open Home Foundation, Josh.ai is using Home Assistant for integrations, Gavin gives an awesome overview of Z-Wave and Zigbee, TJ teases buying a robot mower, Seth actually finishes a project, and so much more!2024-04-2600 min
We're Having Gay SexJosh Johnson Escapes the Gender MatrixJosh Johnson is an Emmy-nominated writer, comedian, and correspondent on “The Daily Show,” but today he’s in the apartment to report on which sex is bangin’ best! We discuss the prisons of gender in society, the ever-changing role of masculinity, and whether or not butter-sculpture can be considered high art. Ashley is a horn dog. Ali is saving incels. You can follow Josh on IG, Tik Tok, & Twitter:https://www.instagram.com/joshjohnsoncomedy/https://www.tiktok.com/@joshjohnsoncomedy https://twitter.com/joshjohnson And you can watch his s...2024-04-081h 10
Hotel Bar SessionsBreaking Things at Work (with Gavin Mueller)The HBS hosts discuss how the Luddites were right about why we hate our jobs. The term “luddite” generally functions as an insult these days. It is something people are accused of, and a term that no one would claim for themselves. To adopt and adapt to new technologies is part of what it means to be progressive and modern, not to mention hip. However, the history of actually existing technologies paints a different picture, technologies from the laptop to the cellphone have been used to extend the working day and insert consumption into the pores of socia...2024-03-011h 10
Milwaukee MafiaFrank Balistrieri vs Howard JohnsonIn this episode we hear about 2 news articles where Frank asks that the police stop harassing him and his businesses or convict him of something. The police chief comes back with response to Franks allegations--Join the Milwaukee Mafia Newsletter and get updates about the Mafia and Gavin https://milwaukeemafia.com/join-the-mailing-list/Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at milwaukeemafia@gmail.comExplore the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia...2023-11-2132 min
Processing PurposeSometimes the process sucks! What to do if you don’t find joy in the journey. | Ep 23Have you heard it said?! You're supposed to enjoy the journey! It's not about the trophy it's about the process... blah, blah, blah! If you're anything like us, finding joy in the process of becoming is excruciating at times. So what do you do if you're not finding fulfillment in the journey? Come join us as we attempt to work through the elusiveness of "enjoying the process". 2023-11-1350 minProcessing PurposeControl is just an Illusion. Surrender the Outcome. | Ep 22The more life you live the less control you realize you have. If you are constantly fighting for control and the lack of control stresses you out, this episode is for you. We must find a way to surrender the outcomes because so much is out of our control. Instead, focus on the effort. 2023-10-3145 min
The Brandon Jamel ShowMrs Doubtfire 2 (feat. Gavin Matts)Gavin Matts is here. We do a deep dive on Cool Beans Comedy, a standup comedy class for children / an IG curator for adults cyberbullying children, we talk Mrs Doubtfire and how things would have gone differently if we were there, and talk adults taking karate classes. All this and more on the new BJS.
Gavin’s new special “Progression” drops this Friday on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sXswAbQYPDE?si=CQwuSsSbJzSH7k0v
Come see Brandon next week in Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Jamel will join him in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City. Ticket links right here:Â https://linktr.ee/Brandon2023-10-2546 minProcessing PurposeCriticism is rarely helpful. What do you do when you receive it and how to help others see their blindspots. | Ep 21Nobody likes to be criticized. And yet we all do it on some level. Whether it's our boss, our neighbor, or our family, it's so easy to point out where others are coming up short. In this episode, we talk about what to do when others throw shade and how to help the people you love see their blind spots. 2023-10-1656 minProcessing PurposeProving your worth to the world. Where is your identity? | Ep 20No one likes a know-it-all. No one likes a person who is self-absorbed or projects a big game in all situations. Come along with us as we unpack pride, humility, identity, and how you show up to those around you.2023-10-0254 minProcessing PurposeThe very first hire you should make and the #1 factor that determines your income level. | Ep 19Culture, talent, hiring, and educating our youth... seems like a random mashup of ideas, but if you look closer you will find a common thread that connects all these ideas. How do you build culture at the office? What about building culture at home? (Wait, you've never thought about it like that?) What's the most common success characteristic that I find successful people have, that dictates how much you can earn in life, and should be taught to our kids? Come along with us as we unpack all this and more. 2023-09-1852 min
Waldorf Gridiron Club PodcastGavin Johnson: J Hawk to WarriorSend us a textThe Warriors are 1-1 as we enter week three and begin conference play. Get the details from last week's loss and the specs as we head into this week's WIN at home! Andy and Troy are joined by #73, big man on the O-Line, Iowa grown tackle - Gavin Johnson, a junior who comes to the show with a lot to discuss. Find out what he has to say about Warrior ball, the skilled players on the O-line, the best places to have breakfast and much, much more. It's an instant classic y...2023-09-081h 13Processing PurposeYou are an average of the 5 people you spend the most time with. Be careful who you choose. | Ep 18Why is it that when we are young our parents told us, "Be careful who you hang around or you'll be just like them!" Heck, you may have even said something like that to your kids. But then as we get older we seem to think that this no longer applies to us. Are you investing your time with people who build you up, cheer you on, and root for your success as much as you do? In this episode, we discuss the power of association and how to improve yours. 2023-09-041h 00Processing PurposeBuild your business to sell... Even if you don't intend to exit. | Ep 17You want to begin a new venture with the end in mind. In today's episode, we suggest that you build your business so that you can sell it, even if you don't intend to exit it. There is a MASSIVE upside in this approach when building regardless of your long-term intentions. Listen in and find out why and how to position your business to run without you.2023-08-2159 minProcessing PurposeLife Design. What story will today’s decisions tell? | Ep 16Are you intentionally making decisions today based on where you want to be in 10 years? Today's decisions will determine the outcome. What if you could predict what kind of life you will be living in a decade? Would you make different choices? Let's unpack Life Design in today's episode.2023-08-0751 minProcessing PurposeBeing present as a father isn’t easy. This will help. | Ep 15Being a dad is one of the coolest jobs we get as men... and one of the most challenging. Being consistent. Staying present. Making yourself available. Remaining faithful to our responsibilities. It can be a lot and is often overwhelming. Come along with us as we process how to be a great dad in the midst of this wild world we live in. 2023-07-2454 minProcessing PurposeWould you allow your best friend to speak to you like that? The power of the words we chose. | Ep 14Have you ever paid attention to the way you talk to yourself? If you're like most of us, we are the most critical and harshest with ourselves- saying things we'd never say to a friend. In this episode, we challenge you to become present and aware of the words you use- both internally and to others. The words you say have power... choose them wisely. 2023-07-1057 minProcessing PurposeThe most powerful word in the English language! Do you use it well? | Ep 13Why do you do what you do? Have you ever thought about it or do you go through life doing the things you do because you've always done them that way? Why determines nearly everything in our life, and if you can't answer with clarity, then you're not living on purpose but by accident. In this episode, we break down one of the most powerful words we have in English. 2023-06-2642 minProcessing PurposePivot! What a career change looks like in real time. | Ep 12It happens to most of us- we reach a point in which shifting things in our professional lives is no longer something we are threatening to do but must do. These pivots can be scary as there is so much uncertainty involved. But, at the same time can bring so much new juice and enthusiasm if you allow it. Join us as we process a career change as it's happening.2023-06-1256 minProcessing PurposeLeadership: Your family, Your team, or Your company… Is it all the same? | Ep 11Leadership is influence. Nothing more, nothing less. However, does leading change as you lead your family vs your company? What about leading a team? In this episode, we invite a special guest and brother-in-law (yes another) on the show to discuss how leadership changes when the context changes. We talk about motivating our kids, coaching athletes, and helping our employees find their superpowers. If you're in a position of leadership, this is an episode not to miss. 2023-05-2954 min
Beer and Bullsh*t#46 - Gavin AndersonBen and Chris chat with Gavin Anderson of Anderson Craft Ales and talk about ushering in the short can craze, being the first craft brewery in Ontario to use CO2 capture technology, and straightforward branding as a symptom of poor creativity; plus they debate mandatory singing vs. mandatory dancing, the ability to stop time, and alibi-busting tattoos.
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Military Veterans PodcastViewpoint 9: Jessica-Rose JohnsonFull Episode: Ep 009 - Cpl Jessica-Rose Johnson from 10th February 2021.In this Viewpoint: Jessica-Rose shares her recovery journey with the help of sports, by being selected and competing at the Warrior Games (New York 2016) and the Invictus Games (Toronto 2017). She also gives some strong advice to people thinking of joining the military, and for veterans who are about to leave or have been out for some time.Watch Full Episode on YouTube:youtu.be/Go1FixUgPaATikTok:tiktok.com/@militaryveteranspodcastInstagram:instagram.c...2023-05-2024 min