One of the biggest pain points companies are facing today is hiring good employees. In this episode of the Empowered People, Josh talks about the difference between hiring help, and hiring skilled workers. So many times new entrepreneurs are looking for quick help and are willing to give anyone or any friend a job that is wiling to work for them. Listen in as Josh shares his stories about that idea and how it hurt him in the beginning days of Empowered Electric.

Today's EP is a special episode dedicated to Girls on the Run of Greater Kansas City. Every year GOTRKC holds an "Every Girl Evening" event that helps produce funds for all the girls in Kansas City who want to participate in GOTRKC, no matter if they have the funds or not. They also raise funds at this event for new running shoes that they supply each girl with at the start of the season to ensure they have the right equipment for running long distances without having to spend the money/help create an instant boost of confidence in each one of their girls. I mean, how many times have you not been excited about getting a new pair of shoes?! I know anytime I ever get myself a new pair of freshies I am super stoked to show them off. Anyway, when Josh first heard about this he knew he wanted to help.

As a kid, Josh didn't grow up with a lot of the luxuries most of us did, and that included getting new shoes for anything, practically ever. In this story Josh talks about how he almost got kicked off the wresting team for not being able to afford the right shoes. He also reflects on a time where he was publicly embarrassed because of the shoes he was wearing. When I think about something as simple as a pair of shoes being the center focus of a kids problems, it makes my stomach churn. That's why we are stepping in and ask you to help aid GOTRKC to offset the cost of buying running shoes for all their girls.

We are asking that you help by donating $50 to Girls on the Run. By doing so you will be ensuring that a girl doesn't have to worry about not having the right equipment to join her friends in an activity she loves.

How to donate:

Go to Josh's Facebook Page click the Fundraiser Donation

Go to GOTRKC Facebook Page and click the Donate Button

Go to GOTRKC website to donate

You can also Text to donate by text "give $XX" to 913-225-8615

If you don't know about girls on the run you can go to our First two Interviews with Gina Lichte Linked Below to hear more about all the excited things that GOTRKC is doing for the community and also about Gina herself. Click here for that episode

Girls on the Run is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. Every year their organization purchases every girl that participates new pair running shoes to help support and boost the confidence of their girls.

In this episode Josh talks about how he met Bret Springs, who is part of the Back Napkin Restaurant Group and owner of a couple amazing restaurants throughout Kansas City like The Rockhill Grille, County Road Ice House, Parkway on the Plaza, and many others. Through a series of small jobs, Empowered got the opportunity to take a big swing at all these restaurants. Even the office space on the Forth floor of the Rockhill where Empowered Electric was located for almost two years had only transpired by Josh saying yes to a small job that others overlooked. For those of you who are struggling to find the big customers you are wanting to work with, understand that you have to start small and say yes to opportunity. If you haven't realized by now, EVERYTHING IS AN OPPORTUNITY. Enjoy.

In this EP. we have Kemet the Phantom on the show. Kemet is a local rapper/musician/composer here in Kansas City and the lead vocalist for The Phantastics. Listen in to find out more about Kemet, how he got into music, and the words of wisdom he has for all the musicians out there who are trying to make a name for themselves. Also, if you haven't checked them out yet stop this podcast, check out the link below and give them a listen!

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Electric Park 1907

In this EP, Josh shares stories about the beginning of Empowered Electic and how he saved money on office space. At first, his office was home-base Aka his home. Which then turned into coffee shops, libraries, and sometimes even doing bids while on other job sites. The biggest take-a-way from this one is when you're ready for the next step you'll know. Enjoy this one and as always thank you for listening.

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MFCEO Project - Andy Frisella

Joe Rogan Experience

Jesse Itzler & Ed Mylett Interview

In this EP Josh sits down with Joseph Koury, Joseph starting investing into real estate by purchasing his first property in his early 20's while he was still in college. Listen in to hear how starting at a young age has set him up for major success and how you can do the same for yourself with his help.

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Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert T. Kiyosaki

The Travelers Gift - Andy Andrews