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All Episodes

Workforce Skills with John Morris — 132 episodes

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Step Up or Step Out: Building a Team That Performs | Episode 132

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From Prison to Leadership: Larry Wilson’s Story of Work, Growth & Redemption | Episode 131

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Stop Waiting for a Handout — Earn It, Build It, Own It - Episode 130

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Consistency Wins — The Small Mistakes That Cost You Big - Episode 129

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Show Up Anyway – Finding Motivation, Embracing AI, and Building the Future - Episode 128

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From Addiction to Achievement: How One Second Chance Changed Everything - Episode 127

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The Calm in the Storm: Leading Through Chaos, Change & Conflict - Episode 126

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Why Great Employees Get Hired (And Why Everyone Else Gets Passed Over) - Episode 125

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Leave Your Politics at the Door - Episode 124

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Professionalism Over Emotion: Why Leaders Must Stay Calm Under Pressure - Episode 123

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From Prison to Purpose: John Warner’s Journey of Redemption - Episode 122

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From Second Chances to Business Owner: DJ’s Story - Episode 121

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The Truth About Success: Why Leadership Is a Lonely Road - Episode 120

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Breaking the Victim Mentality: Building the Best Version of Yourself - Episode 119

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Why Your Best Employees Quit — And Why It’s Your Fault - Episode 118

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Safety, Systems & Scaling: Building a Smarter Construction Company - Episode 117

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Incentives Create Accountability - Episode 116

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From Painter to Business Owner: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything - Episode 115

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Actions Over Words: Rebuilding Your Life One Step at a Time - Episode 114

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Level Up or Get Left Behind | Episode 113

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Running a Business Without You - Episode 112

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Mind, Body & Soul: The Balance That Keeps You From Burning Out - Episode 111

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No Option B: The Mindset That Gets You Ahead - Episode 110

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From Prison to Purpose: Amber’s Story of Growth, Grit, and Opportunity - Episode 109

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When Communication Breaks Down on the Job Site = Episode 108

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Leave Your Emotions at the Door - Episode 107

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I Get To Go to Work - Episode 106

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Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: Grow Up and Take Control - Episode 105

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Women of PHP: Strength, Sobriety & Second Chances in Construction - Episode 104

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Own It – Why Real Ownership Is the Key to Growth at Work and in Life - Episode 103

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Chaos at Work Starts When You Lose Control - Episode 102

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101 Rules of Success (The Ones That Actually Matter) | Episode 101

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Episode 100: 100 Episodes of Change: Why Workforce Skills Exists and Who It’s Really For

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Episode 99: Embrace the Suck — Discipline, Accountability, and the Mindset to Change Your Life

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Episode 98: Stop Waiting for Next Year — Start the Change Today

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Episode 97: From Rock Bottom to Responsibility: Kenny’s Story of Recovery, Work, and Redemption

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Episode 96: Slow the F* Down – Why Rushing Costs You Everything**

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Episode 95: From Prison to Summa Cum Laude: Sarah’s Journey of Second Chances & Self-Belief

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Episode 94: Working With Your Spouse: Boundaries, Support & Making It Work

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Episode 93: Holiday Pressure & Leadership Responsibility: Supporting Your Team Through the Hardest Season

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Episode 92: Business Growth Through Technology: Why Change Isn’t Optional

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Episode 91: AI in Construction: Adapting Without Losing the Human Touch

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Episode 90: What’s Your Mission Statement? Doing It Right—Even When No One’s Watching

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Episode 89: Protecting Women in Construction: Standing Up for What’s Right

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Episode 88: How to Build Million-Dollar Contractor Relationships

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Episode 87: Make Yourself Unfireable: Show Up, Add Value, Lead

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Episode 86: Own the Mistake, Fix the Process: A $40K Lesson in Leadership

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Episode 85: From Prison to Purpose: Jade Laws on Work, Budgeting & Starting Over

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Episode 84: Do the Right Thing: Leadership, Second Chances, and Staying Sober

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Episode 83: From Soup Line to Career Path: Housing and Jobs That Stick with Daren Strunk

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Episode 82: Change Is the Constant: Dispatch, Discipline, and Being Coachable

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Episode 81: Go With Your Gut: Catching the Signs & Leading with Second Chances

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Episode 80: No Option B: Leading Through Cash Flow Struggles and Tough Times

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Episode 79: Stronger Than Addiction: Choosing Sobriety and Building a Better Future

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Episode 78: Be Selfish for Success: Six Months to Change Your Life

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Episode 77: Million Jobs, No Excuses: Time to Step Up

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Episode 76: From Prison to Programming: Chasity’s Journey of Redemption and Resilience

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Episode 75: Beast Mode Mindset: Turning Second Chances into Success

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Episode 74: From the Ground Up: Building New Lives and Lasting Work Ethic

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Episode 73: Don’t Get Comfortable: Stay in Beast Mode

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Episode 72: Breaking the Cycle: Workforce Skills & Redemption with New Freedom

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Episode 71: The Weight of Leadership: Managing Stress and Staying in the Game

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Episode 70: From Rock Bottom to Responsibility - Fred’s Journey One Year Later

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Episode 69: Hydration, Humility, and the Hard Truths of Leadership

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Episode 68: Back in the Saddle: Resetting, Rebuilding, and Reinvesting in the Grind

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Episode 67: No More Excuses: It’s Time to Own Your Life

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Episode 66: Preparing for Vacation Without Losing Focus

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Episode 65: Crushing the Box: Second Chances and Building a Workforce That Lasts

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Episode 64: Beast Mode Leadership: Preparing, Planning, and Pushing Forward

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Episode 63: Clock In, Show Up, Level Up: Building Habits That Win

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Episode 62: Your First Customer Is Your Employee

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Episode 61: Zero-Cost Benefits That Keep Employees Loyal — with Sean Sciglio of Globe Life

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Episode 60: Mindset Reset: Why Your Attitude is Holding You Back

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Episode 59: Follow the Process: Why Direction Matters in the Trades and Business

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Episode 58: Ten Minutes Early: The First Rule of Success

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Episode 57: Transforming Lives with Mindvalley Behavioral Health

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Episode 56: Leading from Within: The Power of Mentorship and Growth

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Episode 55: Pushing Beyond Limits: Defining Your Brand & Core Values

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Episode 54: From Rock Bottom to Business Owner: Justin Miller’s Story of Redemption

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Episode 53: Emotions vs. Logic: Making Smarter Career Decisions

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Episode 52: Be the Storm: Leading Through Chaos and Uncertainty

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Episode 51: Pressure is a Privilege: Thriving Under Challenges in the Workplace

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Episode 50: Building Better Habits: Small Changes for Big Success with John Morris

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Episode 49: Workplace Wins: Adapting to Change, Removing Toxicity, and Leading with Purpose

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Episode 48: Overcoming Doubt: Building the Discipline to Thrive

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Episode 47 - Level Up: Building Motivation and Momentum for Success

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Episode 46 - Starting 2025 with Beast Mode: Push, Grind, and Grow

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Episode 45 - Financial Wisdom for the Holidays: Planning, Budgeting, and Leading into the New Year

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Episode 44 - Leveling Up: Building Processes, Systems, and Leadership in Your Business

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Episode 43 - Comfort is the Enemy: Rewiring Your Brain for Growth

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Episode 42 - Strengthening Mindsets: Breaking Weak Habits and Building Resilience

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Episode 41 - From Follower to Leader: Building Skills and Mindsets for Success

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Episode 40 - Leveling Up: Life Skills, Growth, and Embracing the Struggle

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Episode 39 - Setting Standards, Building Skills

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Episode 38 - Building a Winning Team: The Power of Training and Alignment in the Workforce

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Episode 37 - Rise & Grind: Finding Passion, Growth, and Purpose in Your Work with John Morris

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Episode 36 - Turning Struggles into Strength: Mike Nightingale’s Journey from Addiction to Leadership

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Episode 35 - Building a Strong Workforce: The Power of Process and Work Ethic

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Episode 34 - Choosing the Right Struggles to Succeed at Work and Life

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Episode 33 - Finding a Mentor: Influences that Shape Your Business Success

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Episode 32 - Dealing with Job Site Challenges and Promotion Roadblock

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Episode 31 - From Prison to Project Manager: Isaiah Butler’s Journey to Success

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Episode 30 - The Origins of the New Freedom Prison Program: A Journey of Reform

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Episode 29 - Building Strong Business Relationships: Leading by Example

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Episode 28 - Balancing Work and Life: Are You Ready to Succeed?

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Episode 27 - Overcoming Adversity: Cheryl Armstrong’s Journey from Prison to Planting Positive Energy

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Episode 26 - Future-Proofing Your Business: Growth, Training, and Strategic Changes

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Episode 25 - When It’s Time to Say Goodbye: Navigating Employee Challenges

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Episode 24 - Navigating Success: Daily, Weekly, and Project Strategies with John Morris

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Episode 23 - Resilience and Redemption: Eddie Zamora’s Journey

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Episode 22 - Bringing Value, Professionalism, and Continuous Training to Your Business

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Episode 21 - Unveiling Timeless Leadership Principles

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Episode 20 - Insights from 10x Cardone Ventures: A weekend with Brandon Dawson

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Episode 19 - Adapting to Change: Working in the Heat, Estimating Tools, and AI Innovations

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Episode 18 - Building Business Relationships & Managing Stress

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Episode 17 - The Entitlement Trap with John Morris

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Episode 16 - Staying Positive and Leading by Example with John Morris

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Episode 15 - Navigating Loss in the Workplace with John Morris

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Episode 14 - Understanding Income vs. Expenses: The Real Profit Equation

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Episode 13 - The Impact of Addiction on Home and Work Life with John Morris

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Episode 12 - Blurred Lines: The Impact of Personal Phones in the Workplace

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Episode 11 - Mastering Time: Strategies for Effective Time Management

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Episode 10 - Danny’s Transformation - From Life Skills to Commercial Estimating

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Episode 9 - Achieving Success at Work with John Morris

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Episode 8 - Unleashing Potential: 10 Skills Beyond Talent with John Morris

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Episode 7 - Ready for Anything: Mastering Personal Preparedness in Work and Life

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Episode 6 - Mastering Employability & Communication with John Morris

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Episode 5 - Turning Over a New Leaf: Fred Santor's Late Bloomer Success Story

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Episode 4 - Collaborative Change: Rick Augustine on Empowering Former Inmates through Painting

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Episode 3 - From Repeated Setbacks to Welding Success: Jason Bliss's Journey of Transformation

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Episode 2 -Breaking Barriers: From Prison to Estimator at PHP Commercial Painting

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Episode 1 - Painting a New Future: The Power of Communication and Employability Skills