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EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 50 MIN

S3.EP2: Jesse James FIRES BACK After "Temu Country Bar" Drama | The Truth Behind Jolene

from The Puzzle Factory: Real Talk for NZ Electricians and Trade Businesses · host The Puzzle Factory Podcast

Country bars, tradie life, social media, and controversy... Jesse James jumps into The Puzzle Factory and doesn’t hold back. We talk the rise of Jolene, why authenticity matters, trades vs university, the Trade Tour, and the comments that sparked headlines after the "Temu Country Bar" controversy. Plus near death stories, tradie yarns, and Jesse’s advice for young apprentices.What's inside:• Why Jesse built Jolene and what makes it different• Trade Tour and helping young Kiwis into the trades• Tradie stories that went badly wrong• Country culture, social media and authenticity• "Temu Country Bar" controversy explained• Quickfire "This or That" questions• Advice for young tradiesPowered by NZ Trade GroupNot financial advice. Just real conversations.

Country bars, tradie life, social media, and controversy... Jesse James jumps into The Puzzle Factory and doesn’t hold back. We talk the rise of Jolene, why authenticity matters, trades vs university, the Trade Tour, and the comments that sparked headlines after the "Temu Country Bar" controversy. Plus near death stories, tradie yarns, and Jesse’s advice for young apprentices.What's inside:• Why Jesse built Jolene and what makes it different• Trade Tour and helping young Kiwis into the trades• Tradie stories that went badly wrong• Country culture, social media and authenticity• "Temu Country Bar" controversy explained• Quickfire "This or That" questions• Advice for young tradiesPowered by NZ Trade GroupNot financial advice. Just real conversations.

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