Best Self Perform Contractors Podcasts (2025)

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Redefining Success: Jamie Thurber on Energy, Execution, and Doing What Works 37:52

2d ago37:52

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In this episode, I sat down with someone who’s built a wildly successful brand by doing things on her own terms, Jamie Thurber. Jamie is a business and lifestyle coach who’s known for cutting through the noise with her no-BS approach to execution, energy management, and alignment. She’s been helping entrepreneurs and high performers redefine what s…

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Chiropractic, Reimagined: How Dr. Ian Combines Strength, Rehab & Performance 34:02

9d ago34:02

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In this episode, I got to sit down with someone who’s changing the way people think about healthcare, performance, and long-term pain relief—Dr. Ian McIntosh. Ian is a chiropractor, rehab specialist, and founder of Health & Performance Center, and what he’s built is completely different from the traditional crack-you-and-send-you-on-your-way model.…

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Episode 272 - Dr. Christopher Warren - Safety is a junk drawer 31:56

14d ago31:56

31:56

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks to Dr. Christopher Warren about his views on the additional duties of Occupational Safety. Safety is seen as the catch all at a lot of companies. Additional duties can include environmental, DOT, fire, emergency planning, mental health champion, and the list goes on and on.…

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How the Top 1% of Contractors Think: Lessons from 25 Years in the Industry 41:15

16d ago41:15

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In this episode of the Builders of Authority podcast, I got to sit down with someone I’ve looked forward to connecting with for a while, Bob Houchin. If you're in or around the home services space, there’s a good chance you’ve heard his name before. Bob’s the host of The Successful Contractor podcast and has been in the industry for over two decade…

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Episode 271 - Brent Sanger - DOT Safety 26:16

21d ago26:16

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses DOT Safety with Brent Sanger. Brent has been in transportation safety for the last 10 years. We discuss DOT physicals, hours of service along with drug/alcohol testing. Brent is a wealth of knowledge on transportation safety.By Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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The Power of Taking Action on Personal Branding & Investing in Yourself (Interview with David Marks) 37:14

23d ago37:14

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In over 175 episodes since launching this podcast, I’ve never had a repeat guest, until now. I’m excited to welcome back David Marks. David and I met in 2020, when I created a local STL Facebook group to support businesses during Covid — while I was still in medical device sales. He was one of the first people I interviewed. That video is still flo…

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The Operations Playbook Every Home Services Owner Needs 33:06

1M ago33:06

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A few weeks ago I got a comment on Facebook from someone saying that we should connect. I can’t even remember the context. Usually I’m skeptical with those types of things, but I went and looked at his profile and saw a lot of mutual connections. Then we both realized that we are local to the St. Louis area. After a few messages back and forth hear…

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Where Business Meets Adventure: The Story Behind Adventure Unknown 28:44

1M ago28:44

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We’re live here at Adventure Unknown in Fenton, MO. Today we are joined by the man himself, the person who is the genius responsible for making AU a reality. I’m joined by Scott Schuessler. Scott is also a fellow Vianney Griffin graduate, and someone that loves business, networking, and of course travel. Scott’s Bio: Scott Schuessler is a serial en…

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Episode 270 - Empower Employees to Correct Hazards 6:22

1M ago6:22

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses empowering employees to correct hazards. If they cannot correct the hazard themselves, contact their supervisor and Safety Professional for help. Employees are the true experts at hazards they face along with correcting those hazards.By Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 269 - Hearing and Listening to Employees about Hazards 4:57

1M ago4:57

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the difference between hearing and listening to employees discuss hazards. Hearing is passive whereas listening is active. Listen to the employees concerns and solutions and ask any clarifying questions to ensure you (the Safety Professional) clearly understands the hazards and proposed corrections.…

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Episode 268 - Rod Courtney - 8 Habits of a Highly Effective Safety Culture 33:40

1M ago33:40

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks to Rod Courtney about his book "8 Habits of a Highly Effective Safety Culture". I really enjoyed the book and Rod's real world practical knowledge for safety professionals to work with operations.By Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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How Personal Branding Attracts Top Talent & The Importance of Mental Health in Entrepreneurship 28:10

1M ago28:10

28:10

Due to a last minute cancellation, I ended up doing a solo episode this week. I wasn’t prepared for this, so I decided to just talk about what first came to my mind. And that was how personal branding can help you attract top talent. Everything thinks personal branding is about getting more clients (and it is), but it’s also so much more than that.…

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Episode 267 - Matt Herron of the Southwest Research Institute 27:42

2M ago27:42

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On today's episode Dr. Ayers speaks to Matt Herron of the Southwest Research Institute. We discuss ergonomics and awkward postures along with garnering management support for correcting hazards. Matt was also featured on Episode 91 where we discussed the basics of ergonomics and cabinet lasers. Matt is a wealth of knowledge and a legend in the Occu…

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Meet Our Operations Manager at Builders of Authority: Jessica Cochran 32:49

2M ago32:49

32:49

We are coming to you live from Adventure Unknown here in Fenton, MO. Today I’m joined by our new Operations Manager, Jessica Cochran. Jessica and I have known each other for a few years, belong to the same parish of SMMA, and have a lot of mutual connections. A little over a month ago she posted about wanting to find a new role, and I immediately r…

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Episode 266 - Patience in Occupational Safety 6:26

2M ago6:26

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about having patience when implementing safety programs, policies, metrics. Change will not happen overnight.By Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 265 - Be the Safety Leader that you want to follow 7:53

2M ago7:53

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about important life lessons he learned from former bosses. Are you the Safety Leader that you want to follow?By Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Young, Driven, and Winning: Jack Hanneken’s Path to Entrepreneurial Success 29:12

2M ago29:12

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I started my first official business when I was 27. It was a side hustle in the digital marketing space. I went full-time at 28 back in 2020. I always wonder what life and business would have been like if I started earlier. Today’s guest is someone that’s done just that. He’s someone who I highly respect for his hustle and work ethic at such a youn…

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Building a Real Estate Brand with Creative & Funny Content (Interview with Zach Fagas) 32:37

2M ago32:37

32:37

Today I’m joined by fellow AU member, Zach Fagas. Zach and I actually went to grade school together. I was a year older. We have been connected online probably since Facebook was even a thing. It wasn’t until a few years ago that we started interacting and having conversations. About a year ago I was actually on his podcast (also hosted here at AU)…

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Episode 264 - Listen more than you speak 5:19

2M ago5:19

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses a strategy that has worked very well for him when asking employees to identify hazards. Do everything you can to listen more than you speak. Employees have great insights to the hazards and how to correct them.By Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 263 - Task Competency and Occupational Safety 5:03

2M ago5:03

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses task competency and occupational safety. When do you let a new hire operate on their own? Is passing a test only considered competency or do they need to perform a hands-on demonstration? Please like, listen and subscribe to the Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast.…

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Inside the Tax Game Plan: Real Advice for Real Business Owners (Interview with Payton Gillis) 30:31

2M ago30:31

30:31

I’ll start by saying that I strongly dislike financials, accounting, taxes, etc. Today’s guest is truly an authority and subject matter expert in this space. He and I connected online over a year ago. Then he came to our 2nd BOA event last June. Since then we have had the opportunity to get to know each other even better, and we are in the process …

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Episode 262 - Ken Reed - Root Cause Analysis (RCA) 24:27

3M ago24:27

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks with Ken Reed, VP at TapRoot about Root Cause Analysis (RCA). It's bad enough when an accident/incident occurs but companies should learn from it and make sure it never happens again. The point of RCA is to peel back the onion and figure out the root causes of the accident/incident. Never blame the employee. We d…

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The One Call Close Formula: How Shai Ades Drove $300M+ in Sales 35:49

3M ago35:49

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One of my favorite FB groups is Blue Collar Millionaire. If you’re a home services company or contractor and you’re not in the group, go join it right now. I’ve been in the group for almost 2 years now, and met some incredible people along the way. Today I’ll be interviewing one of those individuals. While this will actually be the first time talki…

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Episode 261 - Story Telling and Occupational Safety 3:49

3M ago3:49

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the power of storytelling when presenting training in occupational safety. Storytelling helps make the safety training personal and helps keep employees engaged in learning.By Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 260 - Occupational Safety - Over Commitment 5:57

3M ago5:57

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the pitfalls of over commitment in occupational safety. A strategy is to use a method to risk rank the hazard or risk. Time, money, effort, etc. is a finite resource. All hazards cannot be tackled at the same time.By Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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The Value-First Brand: How to Grow Your Business the Right Way (Interview with Matt Skarin) 30:15

3M ago30:15

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Being a member up here at Adventure Unknown has given me the opportunity to meet some incredible people. If you’re here in St. Louis and haven’t come up to visit, let’s get you up here ASAP. Today’s guest is someone I met here a few months ago. Over the last few months we have gotten the opportunity to chat a lot about business and life. A lot of p…

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Episode 259 - Expect Hardship in Occupational Safety 4:52

3M ago4:52

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses that as Safety Professionals, we should expect hardship and stop thinking everything is so easy. Get input and buy-in from employees, then implement policies, training, etc. Then the employees have skin in the game.By Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 258 - Tracy Krieger - Shelter in Place and 5150 in California 19:45

3M ago19:45

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks to Tracy Krieger of OC Safety about an incident she had at a company where an employee was experiencing a mental health crisis. Tracy goes into the response and the lessons learned from the incident. This was a great interview and outlines an area where Safety Professionals should have a plan ready in case such a…

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The Power of One: Why One Thriving Location May Be Enough (Interview with Dr. Danny Roach) 32:11

3M ago32:11

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Description: I’ve been investing in masterminds and self development since 2020. Along the way I’ve met some amazing people. It’s even better when you meet those people and they are local to you. Today I’m joined by Dr. Danny Roach of Cornerstone Chiropractic of Warrenton. A few years ago we got connected through the Arete Syndicate, and ended up g…

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Episode 257 - Favoritism in Occupational Safety 5:31

3M ago5:31

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses a story with one of his old friends where he was accused of favoritism. We naturally become friends with employees in the workplace, but hazards and unsafe behavior cannot be overlooked just because you are friends.By Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 256 - Occupational Safety - Training for a new skill 7:38

3M ago7:38

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses training for a new skill and bringing new hires onboard. Do we actually train employees or just assume they know what they are doing? Or do we put them with an "old-timer" to show them the ropes?By Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Buying a Business vs. Starting One: Real-World Lessons (Interview w/ Joe Francke) 29:51

3M ago29:51

29:51

We are live here from Adventure Unknown in Fenton, MO thanks to the amazing folks at Punchline Productions. Today I’m joined by someone I met through being a member here at AU. We had been meaning to meet up for awhile after I joined in August, and the timing never worked. At the AU Christmas Party, we got the chance to connect, sing some karaoke a…

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Episode 255 - Occupational Safety - Beware of Rabbit Holes 2:43

4M ago2:43

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses framing success when answer a safety question and beware of rabbit holes. Dr. Ayers is a recovering "Rabbit Hole Expert".By Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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6 Lessons from Re-launching our Digital Marketing Agency 19:30

4M ago19:30

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Welcome back, everyone! Due to a guest cancellation, I’ve decided to role with a solo episode. The timing is great, because we just ended an incredible Q1. I’m making a YouTube video about the quarter itself right now. But today, I want to dive into what I’ve learned over the last 6 months since re-launching my digital marketing agency. 6 Lessons i…

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Episode 254 - Occupational Safety - Micromanagement 6:51

4M ago6:51

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses micromanagement. Is it the employee or the supervisors that needs help? I'd argue more that it's the supervisor who wants things done a certain way. Don't micromanage employees.By Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 253 - Occupational Safety - Don't be a ticket puncher 4:35

4M ago4:35

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about not being a ticket puncher. A ticket puncher is someone who cares about the next promotion as opposed to being focused on helping employees reduce hazards. Don't be a Ticket Puncher.By Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Family Business, Modern Brand: The Growth of Nicholson Heating & Air (Interview w/ Dylan Nicholson) 31:17

4M ago31:17

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Today’s episode is with someone who is a client of our digital marketing agency, and has been since October. And the way that it all came about was the perfect storm of personal branding gone right. Nearly a year prior I added him on Facebook, and I didn’t cold DM or pitch him ever. I simply said if he ever needed help with digital marketing to let…

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Episode 252 - Occupational Safety - Find Employees who Speak Freely 8:36

4M ago8:36

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses a strategy to find employees who speak freely about hazards in the workplace. If you are a new safety person as the facility, have patience.By Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 251 - Occupational Safety - Stay on the Path 5:03

4M ago5:03

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses a recent phone call with another safety professional expressing their concerns about being laid off and getting out of the safety profession. It hasn't been all rainbows and unicorns, but I think safety is a great profession and I have gotten a great deal of satisfaction from solving difficult and demanding h…

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Why the Right Talent at the Right Time Changes Everything (Interview with Clint Overton) 33:37

4M ago33:37

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Today I’m joined by someone that I met over 3 years ago. We connected on LinkedIn and ended up grabbing coffee a few different times. He & I talked a lot about life and business and realized we knew a lot of the same people. St. Louis is a small town at the core where everyone knows everyone. One of the times we met, he had been telling me about a …

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Episode 250 - Universal Waste Management 24:14

4M ago24:14

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers has Phil from Hazmat Scholars to discuss Universal Waste Management. Phil was also featured in episode 222 and 230 discussing hazardous waste management. Universal waste management is not always understood, and this is a can't miss episode.By Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 249 - Occupational Safety - Performing Gap Assessments 6:47

4M ago6:47

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses performing a gap assessment and getting to success in your safety programs. The first step is to frame success and then work towards that.By Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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The Mentor Who Changed My Life: A Deep Dive with Dr. Sean Siebert 39:47

4M ago39:47

39:47

Back in 2011, I took my first business class in college. I had heard about this professor who had a really innovative way of teaching inside of the business school at Columbia After taking that class, I ended up having quite a few classes with him and he ended up becoming my Advisor for a little while. It was in 2012 during my junior where I took m…

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Episode 248 - Use the Employee's Safety Plan 4:04

4M ago4:04

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about using the employee's safety plan. Review and ask for clarifications but they have already bought into their own plan. Use their safety plan.By Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 247 - Occupational Safety - Mission, not Company 3:12

4M ago3:12

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses why he got into the field of Occupational Safety. For Dr. Ayers it's about helping people and reducing injuries and illnesses. There is no correct answer, this is an answer each Safety Professional must answer for themselves.By Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Scaling with Strategy: How Adam Chronister Leverages AI to WIN 23:56

5M ago23:56

23:56

Today’s episode is with a guest who I’ve known for about 4 years now. We met in a digital marketing mastermind that I was a part of previously. He’s someone that I highly respect because of his track record in the digital marketing agency and SEO, and his results and expertise speak for themselves. I now have a pretty good detector as to who is rea…

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Episode 246 - Occupational Safety - Composure 5:03

5M ago5:03

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about keeping your composure. As Safety Professionals, we need to have a level head. Employees look to us to have a plan.By Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Reclaiming Your Power at Work: Confidence, Clarity, and Career Growth (Interview with Diana Alt) 24:19

5M ago24:19

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Today we have a virtual episode coming to you via Zoom. This guest and I had the opportunity to meet back in June of last year at The Thing in Nashville. We shared the stage speaking at that event, and then also The Thing in Orlando back in November. She is someone that always lights up the room and leaves the stage impacting the audience by provid…

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Episode 245 - If you don't know, just own it 4:39

5M ago4:39

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers speaks to his younger self. If you don't know something, just own it. Ask questions, let employees explain the equipment and build relationships.By Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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Episode 244 - The "F" Word in Occupational Safety - Focus 4:37

5M ago4:37

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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the dreaded "F" word in Occupational Safety. How are you getting "Focus" time at work?By Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management

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