Author Adam Markel has learned the transformational power of making a professional pivot firsthand, and he shares his tips and tricks with us.

https://adammarkel.com

Author Adam Markel has learned the transformational power of making a professional pivot firsthand, and he shares his tips and tricks with us.
https://adammarkel.com

The Pivot Pro

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Former offensive lineman - for a bunch of NFL teams - Pete McMahon applies gridiron grit to his Ames, IA Express franchise.

https://www.expresspros.com/amesia/

Former offensive lineman - for a bunch of NFL teams - Pete McMahon applies gridiron grit to his Ames, IA Express franchise.
https://www.expresspros.com/amesia/

The Iowa Way

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For seasoned beer and hot-dog hawker Jonah Fialkow, perfecting his game-day salesmanship has helped pave the way to launching a rapidly growing reality TV-centric start-up.

https://bracketology.tv/

For seasoned beer and hot-dog hawker Jonah Fialkow, perfecting his game-day salesmanship has helped pave the way to launching a rapidly growing reality TV-centric start-up.
https://bracketology.tv/

Stadium-Sized Ambition

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Navy vet John Bethell starts over in a small town, yet finds himself in a familiar, and gratifying, role.

https://piedmontprintandframe.com

Navy vet John Bethell starts over in a small town, yet finds himself in a familiar, and gratifying, role.
https://piedmontprintandframe.com

A Work-Life Balance Worth Framing

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Fly-fishing guide Erica Nelson is welcoming a whole new segment of folks into her outdoorsy paradise.

https://www.awkwardangler.com

Fly-fishing guide Erica Nelson is welcoming a whole new segment of folks into her outdoorsy paradise.
https://www.awkwardangler.com

Casting Afar

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Brian Murphy Is a fifth generation funeral director. Will there be a sixth?

https://www.williammurphyfuneralhomeinc.com/

Brian Murphy Is a fifth generation funeral director. Will there be a sixth?
https://www.williammurphyfuneralhomeinc.com/

As My Father Before Me

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Vanessa Vaught finds serenity, and a brand new livelihood, on a Texas dance floor.

https://www.doubleornothingtwostep.com/ 

Vanessa Vaught finds serenity, and a brand new livelihood, on a Texas dance floor.
https://www.doubleornothingtwostep.com/

Perfecting the Turn

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Mark Erlich, a former carpenter who is now a Fellow at Harvard, gives us a look at the jobs market, and the ascendance of the “toolbelt generation.”

https://clje.law.harvard.edu/team/mark-erlich/

Mark Erlich, a former carpenter who is now a Fellow at Harvard, gives us a look at the jobs market, and the ascendance of the “toolbelt generation.”
https://clje.law.harvard.edu/team/mark-erlich/

Are We Still Building?

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Brandon Dunn was born into rodeo royalty. And for twenty years he fulfilled his destiny -- until a tragic car accident ended his career. Or nearly ended it. Brandon tells his story of loss and rehabilitation, and welcomes us into the fascinating world of rodeo clowning. To see Brandon in action, check-out his page here. (http://www.roblittle.com/)

Brandon Dunn was born into rodeo royalty. And for twenty years he fulfilled his destiny -- until a tragic car accident ended his career. Or nearly ended it. Brandon tells his story of loss and rehabilitation, and welcomes us into the fascinating world of rodeo clowning. To see Brandon in action, check-out his page <a href="http://www.roblittle.com/">here</a>. (http://www.roblittle.com/)

The Tears and Tenacity of a Clown

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Demeny Pollitt is an automotive technician and the founder of Girlington Garage, a female-run auto garage in South Burlington, Vermont. In operation since 2009, Pollitt’s business has not only survived, but thrived. Ms. Pollitt talks about taking the leap to entrepreneurship, entering a male dominated industry, and the joys/challenges of business ownership. Find out more about her business here (https://girlingtongarage.com/).

Demeny Pollitt is an automotive technician and the founder of Girlington Garage, a female-run auto garage in South Burlington, Vermont. In operation since 2009, Pollitt’s business has not only survived, but thrived. Ms. Pollitt talks about taking the leap to entrepreneurship, entering a male dominated industry, and the joys/challenges of business ownership. Find out more about her business <a href="https://girlingtongarage.com/">here</a> (<a href="https://girlingtongarage.com/">https://girlingtongarage.com/</a>).

Torque Wrenches Are This Girl’s Best Friend

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For the 8th season of "On The Job," host Avery Thompson shares stories of folks making pivots in their professional - and personal - lives. Whether it's a successful athlete transitioning into a new career off the field, a fly fishing tour guide trying to introduce a new segment of folks to the joys of the outdoors, or a stadium beer and hot dog hawker who doubles as the CEO of a red-hot start-up, we'll find out what drives them, how they've managed their pivots and what lies ahead. Strap in for eight more entertaining and heartfelt stories of people finding their life's work.

"On The Job" is brought to you by Express Employment Professions. 

For the 8th season of "On The Job," host Avery Thompson shares stories of folks making pivots in their professional - and personal - lives. Whether it's a successful athlete transitioning into a new career off the field, a fly fishing tour guide trying to introduce a new segment of folks to the joys of the outdoors, or a stadium beer and hot dog hawker who doubles as the CEO of a red-hot start-up, we'll find out what drives them, how they've managed their pivots and what lies ahead. Strap in for eight more entertaining and heartfelt stories of people finding their life's work.
"On The Job" is brought to you by Express Employment Professions.

On The Job

Welcome to Season 5 of "On The Job," a podcast about finding your life's work. A lot can change in a year – especially the kind of year we’ve all had. This season, we’re shining a light on folks who have chosen unique career paths – by necessity or by choice. You’ll hear surprising stories of people excelling in non-traditional roles, and meet folks who have put non-profit work front and center in their lives.

On The Job

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