On The Job
On The Job
Playlist by On The JobFor 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 c…Follow the podcast:
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Stadium-Sized Ambition
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/
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A Work-Life Balance Worth Framing
Navy vet John Bethell starts over in a small town, yet finds himself in a familiar, and gratifying, role. https://piedmontprintandframe.com
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Casting Afar
Fly-fishing guide Erica Nelson is welcoming a whole new segment of folks into her outdoorsy paradise. https://www.awkwardangler.com
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As My Father Before Me
Brian Murphy Is a fifth generation funeral director. Will there be a sixth? https://www.williammurphyfuneralhomeinc.com/
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Perfecting the Turn
Vanessa Vaught finds serenity, and a brand new livelihood, on a Texas dance floor. https://www.doubleornothingtwostep.com/
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Are We Still Building?
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/
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The Tears and Tenacity of a Clown
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, ch…
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Torque Wrenches Are This Girl’s Best Friend
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 domina…
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Objective Unlocked!
Finding work in this economy doesn't have to be arduous. Tune in to hear from Olivia, an Express Employment Professionals Employment Specialist-turned-Operations Manager and one of her Associates, Leon, who she's helped place, to find out how the process has impacted both of their lives.
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Ahoys and Haha's; Comedy On The High Seas
Rob Little has a very enviable work calendar. As a cruise ship comedian with over 200 outings to his credit, Rob has seen places and ports most of us only dream of. But life aboard the ship isn't all laughter and sunshine. You can find out more about his comedy stylings here (http://www.roblittle.c…
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