Firepreneurs

What do you do when you get really good advice on something you should be doing in your business, but you still feel so far away from being able to apply what you’re learning? That’s what we discuss in this episode of the Firepreneurs Podcast. 

On today’s episode we have a special guest! Bob Falcone, A.K.A “Hiking Bob”, is a retired Air Force Veteran, career firefighter, and nature enthusiast. In addition, he is an award winning photographer, and Colorado Springs resident. When he's not sharing his knowledge and experience with the Colorado Springs Independent or Fox21, you can find him exploring the 4 corner states, (Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah) looking for adventures. 

In this episode, Bennett talks to Bob about their shared experiences in the Air Force and as firefighters. Firepreneurs can glean valuable information about Bob’s path of turning his recreational goals into a career, and how individuals everywhere can do the same.  No surprise; It takes hard work. Discussions about risk assessment, goal setting, and preparation apply to business, as well as personal life. Finally, the importance of unplugging, and using that rest to fuel your work.

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On this episode of the Firepreneurs podcast, we have Hardscaping/Landscaping Expert Frank Bourque. For over 20 years, Frank has been an Entrepreneur, Consultant, Speaker and Coach. He also has some relatable experience for Firepreneurs in that for some of the years building his services company, he also had a full time job so he’ll be able to share some of the wins and losses that he experienced in a Firepreneur’esque role. 

This episode is filled with wisdom and experience from an industry veteran that goes beyond just the meat and potatoes of doing the thing, but also the mindset and behaviors that will ensure success.

Check Frank out at frankbourque.com, on Facebook, or on LinkedIn.

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Today on the Firepreneurs Podcast, we have a special guest! Firepreneur Rick Segrest, a 35-year career firefighter gets on the podcast with Bennett and discusses some of the highlights from his long career serving the Central Florida community!

 

  From driving a tanker for the 1st time, to designing and developing a fitness training facility for firefighters and law enforcement officers, Rick and Bennett look back at the wins and losses throughout Rick's long career.

 

  Rick is also an entrepreneur. He is the Co-owner/Co-Founder of Firesled Fitness.

With his emphasis on realistic training Rick developed the Firesled, Punisher, and Laddermill to keep firefighters at their physical peak!

Please check Firesled Fitness and Rick on the web, on Facebook, on Instagram, or on YouTube. 

 

As always thank you for listening!

Today’s podcast is a celebration! Bennett is solo in the episode filmed on the 10th Anniversary of the start of his company “Fire Dawgs Junk Removal”!  We remember the fallen from September 11th, 2001. From there Bennett shares his introspection via insight in the form of his top 5 tips from his time as a Firepreneurs! From the continual learning and pursuit of growth, to learning who your customer is, Bennett describes the keys to a Firepreneur for success.

This week, Bennett is solo and discusses helpful tips, as well as what to do when your business slows down and the phone lines are silent.  He covers organization, which in its simplest form is a checklist. No matter what position in your company you hold, a checklist is a simple way to stay organized, and keep yourself accountable to what you have to do.

Bennett examines marketing strategy when it comes to SEO or Search Engine Optimization. While this is necessary for everyone in the long game, SEO has a different return on investment in the short run, and he covers when to implement the strategy.

Bennett also reminds the Firepreneurs, and business owners, of what their jobs really are, Sales! No matter what stage your business is in, you always have to be selling. Even when your business is slow, there is someone you can call, text, or email to help drum up business, and you can always “hit the pavement”!

Please enjoy this short but powerful episode and lace up your boots before they hit the ground in this call to action!

On this episode of the Firepreneurs Podcast, we have James Geering, Host of the Behind the Shield Podcast. James was a firefighter/paramedic for 14 years, a stuntman, Crossfit instructor, Author of the book “One More Light” and a health/wellness advocate to Firefighters, EMS, Military and many more.

On this episode, Bennett and James cover a lot of ground ranging from James’ firefighting career, fitness, sleep, Crossfit, personal wellness and the challenges of being a Firepreneur. At the time of this recording, James and team were wrapping up their 500th episode, truly illustrating the success of his Podcast and the impact it is having in the world.

You can check out the Behind the shield podcast at jamesgeering.com and listen on Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! You can follow the Behind the Shield Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Career firefighter and entrepreneur Kory Pearn is the founder and creator of Crackyl Magazine, a publication dedicated to help support firefighters by answering questions and offering advice. A career firefighter, Kory was on an exciting journey that soon came to a halt. An irregular heartbeat forced Kory to take a year off work, causing questions to creep into his mind about his success, and whether he could continue. He decided to persevere, inspiring him to help others do the same. This led to the creation of Crackyl magazine. 

Crackyl takes on heavy topics that are often avoided, such as financial advice, discussions of marital struggles, and how to balance work and family. What was the inspiration for the name Crackyl? The sound every firefighter hears is the crackling of fire. It is something that Kory states is imprinted on every firefighter's mind and brings firefighters together. With Crackyl, Kory has been able to help firefighters get the “Been there, done that '' advice to help them further their careers and grow their personal lives.

Now why is Crackyl spelled the way it is? In your body, there are Y shaped proteins called antibodies. These help protect your system, in the same way that Crackyl helps your system as a firefighter. 

We are so excited to release this episode with Kory Pearn for you!

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It has been 6 months, 8 days 12 hours since Jeff McDole last appeared on the Firepreneurs Podcast… just kidding, that’s a Bryan McKnight song. Yes, I just aged myself. 

BUT, it has been a while and many of you may have been wondering what happened to our esteemed Host. Well, today we plan on catching you up to speed with what Jeff has been working on and how it will add value to the Firepreneurs Podcast. Hint: Visit FlorianExteriorCleaning.com

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What can all of us learn from Chris Nikic? A LOT. As the first person with Down Syndrome to complete an Ironman, we have much to learn from this young man. Perseverance, goal setting, how to create daily behaviors or make incremental gains that lead to Massive Action and Massive Gains. So Much!

However, we aren’t going to steal Chris’ thunder. He says it all in his acceptance speech from the Espy’s where he won the Jimmy V Award for perseverance. 

Jimmy V recipient Chris Nikic's inspiring 2021 ESPYS speech

“When your feet hurt, it doesn’t mean you can’t walk… it just means your feet will hurt less if you stop walking”

Cocoon and the Struggle to emerge as a butterfly. Making the chrysalis a bit bigger to help the butterfly emerge.

"I am an Ironman, Adidas athlete, public speaker, author, and as you can see ladies, I am adorable, single and available!" Nikic told the crowd as he kicked off his acceptance speech.

"People ask, how did I overcome so many obstacles?" he continued. "Easy. I just got one percent better every day. Three years ago, I was 18, overweight, out of shape, excluded and isolated. But my dream was to be like you, to be included, to be independent, and to marry an amazing woman like my mom

"1. Get one percent better every day. 2. I work hard and 3. As Jimmy V said, 'Don't give up... Don't ever give up,' " Nikic explained. "It's easy to make excuses and quit. I don't do excuses, and I don't quit... because my dream is bigger than my pain."