THE JOBS PODCAST

Sign language is something most of us have heard about, but most of us don't really know what it's like.  Well, this interview with Cindy is a phenomenal deep dive from someone who has made a very successful career out of sign language interpreting.  If you have interest in this career, or just want to hear a fascinating interview and learn something new, you absolutely cannot miss this...

There are occupations that don't always have a clear cut path and yet there is a calling.  Mentoring youth thru the difficult college years can be challenging but so rewarding.  The benefits you receive for following that calling can be worth far more than a higher paycheck. If mentoring others and helping to mold the lives of college students is something you have interest in or want to...

A few changes are happening as I move forward with the podcast, and I need your help with one of them.  First, I'm doing away with the music.  Your'e here for the meat, not a soundtrack or to hear a fancy intro.  I value your time so we will get right into the interview as quick as possible.  Second, I need your feedback on what careers you would like to hear about on the show....

Kara has been a sports fanatic from a young age.  She was a member of her high school basketball teams THREE championship wins, then was a championship winning coach.  Now as an athletic director for the same high school, she looks back on a successful career as a teacher and coach.  If you have an interest in being a athletic coach or director, as well as how to be a better player,...

This interview is the most unique I've done to date.  Theres those jobs that you don't even know exist and our guest today found himself running a successful franchise in a rather unique line of work; Burial vaults.  Join Chase and I as we go thru his early days a a boilermaker, and then landing in a very unique and vital service we will all need at some point.   If you find the int...

This interview was a personal pleasure of mine as I wanted to highlight some people I've never actually met.  911 dispatchers have been on the other end of my fire radio for the last 26 years and I have the utmost gratitude and admiration for them and their work.  If you have the desire to help others and may want to make a career in this vital line of work, this interview will give you...

Sometimes you set out to pursue a career and life has other plans.  You go down a road and end up in a meadow that wasn't even on the map, and that's a good summary of Brians career path.  From early influences to work with his hands and be self sufficient, to a college degree and career as a P.E. Teacher and coach, to now the host and content creator of the very popular Youtube Channel,...

Dr. Caleb is a orthopedic surgeon and he walks us thru the journey to becoming a medical Doctor and then specializing in orthopedics.  He discusses the in and outs of medical school, residency, how to set yourself apart from the competition, the process to become a surgeon, as well as some tips to help solidify our joints against injury.  From playing the cello, to medical school, power...

Collin and his wife Meghan own and operate a multifaceted pet care company.  They provide a high level pet service from walking to adventure hikes, pet sitting, poop scooping and more.  While spending time with pets all day sounds like fun, there are some important aspects of owning and operating your own company that can be the difference between success and failure.  If you love a...

Bruce has been an Occupational Therapist for over 2 decades now and his journey currently has him specializing in hands.  Our hands allow us to create and earn a living so helping others regain the use of their hands is admirable and crucial.  There are numerous areas of specialization in physical and occupational therapy so if you think this career may be fore you, this interview will b...

While most of us focus in on one career, Jeff has had at least three.  It's a rather impressive list of accomplishments coming from a Navy Seal, to the CIA, to a Battalion Chief for a fire department and author.  Throw in some early influences from a father and uncle who were also navy Seals as well as an innate desire to help others, and you have a pretty interesting story to tell. &nbs...

Some people just know what they want to do from an early age and David was one of those people.  He  knew from Jr High School he was going to be a police officer.  Fast forward and David completed a 25 year career serving the community in numerous aspects from a patrol officer, to special crimes investigation, sex crimes, burglary and more.  After Davids law enforcement career...

David Stine grew up on the farm but found himself out of law school yearning for something different.  So, he and his family returned back to his home state to begin the process of building a custom furniture company.  Fast forward almost 30 years and Stinewoodworking.com has a well earned and established reputation for quality in every aspect of their business.  Dining tables, beds...

Brandon has been in the weather game for almost 3 decades and in this interview, his wealth of knowledge and depth of experience is evident.  We do an awesome deep dive into weather radar, the use of satellites, the education options and soft skills it takes to have a career both in TV and meteorology, pay, and what a "Day In The Life" of a TV meteorologist is like.  We also have some go...

Scott is a paid firefighter but his passion for Canine search and rescue is hard to match.  In this interview, we discuss all things K9 SAR.  The initial choice of the dog, the various stages of training, both for the dog and the handler, the common pitfalls in training, how deployments typically go, what makes a good K9 team and so much more.  This is an engaging and fascinating de...

Derek is a master electrician, solar installer and with his wife,  owns a solar system installation company.  We discuss the steps to become a master electrician, how family members influenced his skill set from a young age, and how to operate a successful business.  We discuss solar system installs, the growth and manufacturing of solar components, some common north American brands...

Sarah has been an audiologist for many years and now she teaches future generations her same skillset.  We dive into the career of audiology, we discuss pay, education requirements, hearing aids, tinnitus, cochlear implants, newborn hearing issues and so much more.  If you have an interest in helping others with their hearing, this is a can't miss interview.   If you enjoyed this in...

With a solid work ethic and a small compliment of hand tools, Greg has developed a name for himself and his window coating company.  Greg started by serving his country in the Navy, and then started tinting vehicle windows.  After branching out to residential window tinting, he took a leap of faith and started window tinting large office and multi-story buildings.  Fast forward a fe...

If you live in or have traveled to Springfield Missouri, you've most likely heard "Mike The Intern" on 104.7 "The Cave".  Mike has been in the radio/media game for almost 20 years and he has done it all!  He started as an Intern and learned all aspects of the radio business and now he runs the show, quite literally.  His love for music and his desire to connect with people of all wa...

On this episode of The Jobs Podcast, we speak with Jill, who has been teaching music for 26 years.  Jill talks about her upbringing in a musical home, her desire to play and perform music at an early age.  She dives into her education, both before becoming a teacher, and then advanced education after she was already teaching.  We speak about starting pay for a music teacher, the pro...

Scott is a sculptor out of the great state of Utah.  His bronze statues adorn homes and businesses alike.  From the small table tops sculptures of an Apache Warrior, to a 1700 pound Bison, his talent is evident the moment you lay eyes on his work.  As we chat with Scott, we dive into what motivates him to create his art, the connections and relationships he has developed with his cu...

Self described "Dabbler", Charlea, has found satisfaction and success managing a cannabis dispensary.  She shares her journey and the skills she learned along the way that contribute to her success.  If you have interest in marijuana for medical conditions, what the cannabis industry is like, or how to get your start in the cannabis industry, this is a must listen interview.   If yo...

Ever since Erins father gifted her that first camera as a child, she has been taking pictures.  Fast forward to adulthood and she owns, manages and runs a successful photography company.  Weddings, engagements, babies, senior pics, she can do it all.  If you're a shutterbug and are curious what it's like to have a career as a photographer, this interview is for you.  Join us as...

Jeremy wears many hats and all of them help with his career.  He walks us thru his early jobs tracking and tagging quail, working in canneries in Alaska, all the way to his environmental consulting work with large corporations.  If you love nature, want to ensure our environment is cared for responsibly, this could be the career for you!   If you enjoyed this interview and would lik...

Kyle and his wife, Jordan, do everything to keep the Cassville Democrat Newspaper running smoothly, so they can provide the community with the most up to date and accurate news possible.  They are staples at the local football games and a trusted news source.  Kyle walks us through his life from the early days thru college, learning his craft and speaks about the life of a reporter and b...