Bluntly Bares

In this episode, we sit down with Serge Zhelnovakov to discuss his growth over the past year and the influence that his relationship, faith, and work had on shaping him as a person. Serge currently works as a superintendent at a local development company, serves in his local church, and recently (after the filming of this episode) got married to his wife Christina.

Recorded in January of 2024.

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In this week's video, we catch up with Abel Jones who runs a photography business in the PNW area. We talk about his journey getting started with photography, and the growth it's seen in the past couple of years. We focus on his gigs in the wedding business, and his experience expanding that into newer offerings like senior shoots, family shoots, and more. He talks about the specific processes he has in place from booking a wedding to shooting and editing it, the tools he uses, and how much time actually goes into the full thing. I had fun learning a lot in this episode and hope you enjoy it too!

Check out this episode on YouTube for the best experience and for all of the visuals we discussed with Abel today: https://youtu.be/9HNsjiEKk3M

Check out Abel's website: https://www.abeljonesphoto.com/

Abel's referral code for HoneyBook: http://share.honeybook.com/abel924657

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In this week's episode, we sit down with 2 co-owners of East Portland Locksmith to talk about their journey over the last few years of business ownership. They purchased the business when it was in decline and had their work cut out for them in righting the ship - and they told the stories of that process. We also talked some of the biggest lessons they've learned since getting into business ownership, what they're working on now, and what it takes to be a business owner in any field. We also hear a couple great insider stories - so stick around for the whole scoop!

Check out the episode on YouTube - great visuals and early access to every episode: https://youtu.be/HXhkTe0w-vo 

Check out their website: https://www.eastportlandlocksmith.com/

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In this week's episode, we catch up again with Mikhail Tribunskiy (Mikhaxl) about his recent ventures since taking a step back from full time YouTube to pick up a job in accounting during tax season. We discuss some of his progression in his other business, the opportunities he gained through YouTube, and some of his future works in progress. We also touch on how he continued to do all of this with a family, how he avoided burnout, and some of the advice he had for me to do the same.

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In this week's episode, we sit down with Nick to discuss his journey getting started in the Freight/Logistics field. We talk about his current work as a Freight Dispatcher and it's challenges, what he's done before to lead him here, and his entrepreneurial ventures in the past - dating back to middle school. We also talk about his ambitions to start his own business in the field, and what it will take to do so - both in terms of the logistics and the mindset it will take. 

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In this week's episode, we sit down with Yuriy Murashko, Founder and Owner of Mountain Coast Electric in Salem, Oregon. Yuriy opens up about his journey in getting started in electrical work and some of his early challenges. We touch on his journey into becoming a Foreman, taking the Master Electrician exam, and eventually starting his own business. We talk through the lessons he's had as a business owner - why growing too fast almost put him out of business, how different being a business owner is compared to a manager, and much more.

Check out Yuriy's company: https://mountaincoastelectric.com/

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In this week's episode, we sit down with Alex to discuss his journey in becoming a firefighter. Alex talks about the dedication it took, the decisions he had to take as a teenager that impacted his ability to become a firefighter in his 20s, and some of the experiences he's had along the way. We also talk about the day to day as a firefighter now, some of the biggest risks and challenges of the career, and some of his future ambitions.

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In this week's episode, we sit down with Vova Tsymbal and talk about his journey going from working as a cashier, to getting into nursing school, and working as a CNA. We talk about how his experience in customer service helped prepare him for a job in nursing, and the qualities of a good nurse. 

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In this weeks episode, we catch up with David about his journey in the construction space. David currently works in window installation, but has worked a number of other jobs in his journey there. We talk about some of his experiences here, and what it took to find what is right for him.

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In this episode we talk to Brad Metz about his journey in entering tech and sales, and what it took to progress from an entry level SDR (Sales Development Representative) role into an AE (Account Executive) role closing new business. We talk about the mindset it takes to stand out from the crowd and progress, and a little about his life and his passions now that he has been able to earn some of his time back. 

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