HVAC Career

The attic feels like a furnace, the thermostat is clueless, and the AC just quit on the hottest day of the year. Enter Carl Fagerstrom—part electrician, part plumber, part detective. 

Carl pulls back the curtain on the HVAC world with insider tips on keeping your home safe, cool, and filled with clean air. But beyond the tools and filters, Carl shares real career insight: why HVAC is “the king of the trades,” how clean coils and proper filtration can make an 18-year-old system run like new, and why carbon monoxide monitoring isn’t optional.

In an era of AI and automation, this hands-on career is still in huge demand—and Carl’s story offers career advice you won’t want to miss.

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Side Hustle - eBay Store

Zac Shaw is back—and this time, we’re talking all about his eBay side hustle, Over and Out Vintage. 

From vintage board games to throwback clothing, Zac’s turned thrifting into a side career, blending online sales with a brick-and-mortar twist.

What started as casual weekend treasure hunting, turned into a serious job with its own highs and lows. Zac spills on the thrill of scoring hidden gems, the hustle of building a solid reputation online, and how AI is shaking up the reselling game.

Join us for a journey through the challenges and rewards of this unique career path. 

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Local News Jobs

What happens when local journalism collides with the digital revolution? Zach Shaw takes us behind the curtain of his 30-year career at Hudson Valley One, revealing triumphs and struggles of community reporting in an age of dwindling print subscribers and shrinking advertising revenues.

But the real jaw-dropper? His take on the future of journalism: AI helping one reporter do the job of ten, and everyday people stepping up as citizen journalists. It’s a wild, fascinating look at where news might be headed next and is there still a career path for new journalist.

https://hudsonvalleyone.com/

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Being A Medium

Pam Meredith has a remarkable job: she’s a professional medium who helps people connect with loved ones who have passed away.

In this episode, she shares her career journey, offering unique insights into what it’s really like to work between the worlds of the living and the spirit.

What makes her perspective so compelling is her belief that mediumship isn’t rare, it’s a natural human ability that can be developed by anyone. She even shares practical techniques, for anyone who wants to try reaching out to their own loved ones and provides valuable guidance for anyone intrigued by the spiritual realm. 

Whether you seek career change ideas or simply curios about the unseen dimensions around us, Pam’s grounded insights will transform your thinking about life, death, and the possibilities within your own career path

Pam's website: https://www.pamelameredith.com/

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Boutique Hotel Entrepreneurs 

Quit your job, move to the mountains, and become a hotel entrepreneur—easy, right? Martin Torres and Joe DiThomas actually did it, leaving NYC careers behind to run Graham & Co. a 20-room boutique hotel in the Catskills. 

This episode delves into the nuances of the hospitality industry, offering valuable career insights and showcasing the real success factors that come with being a hotel entrepreneur. From creating unforgettable guest experiences to navigating financial challenges like $30K flood insurance bills, they share essential job advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Whether you’re plotting your own career pivot, or need job insights from the hospitality industry—this episode gives you in and out of building a hotel that’s so much more than a place to crash.

Graham & Co. website:  https://www.thegrahamandco.com/

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Pharmacist  Career Insights

Have you ever wondered why your neighborhood pharmacy close down while chain stores keep multiplying? The answer lies in a healthcare system that is broken to its core.

Dr. Neal Smoller - an entrepreneur, a holistic pharmacist and owner of Village Apothecary in Woodstock, NY, pulls back the curtain on the job of a pharmacist and the pharmacy industry’s hidden economics. 

With refreshing candor, he explains how Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) – often owned by the very chains they’re meant to regulate – have rigged the system so that independent pharmacies lose money on nearly one in five prescriptions. And yet, despite these odds, independents continue to outshine the chains in patient care and commitment to their communities, staying alive through grit and creativity.

Whether you're exploring new career opportunities in healthcare or simply looking for a job advice, this episode delivers essential career insights and tips that you won’t hear anywhere else.

Pharmacy website https://villageapothecaryrx.com/

Dr. Neal Smoller website: https://drnealsmoller.com/

Woodstock vitamins: https://woodstockvitamins.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop5OAuCTUjTNgfibxtPi9s1Sj5buMlKac_gD8laTp8l_hT-dBps

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Academic Career 

Dive into the world of academia with valuable career insights and job tips from English Professor Tom Kitts.  Tom has spent 45 years teaching English at St. John’s University - when he wasn’t in the classroom, he was busy with his cool side gig - writing books about Rock 'n Roll legends like Ray Davies, John Fogerty, and Richie Furay.

In our chat, we don’t just talk music - we dig into what an English degree can actually do for you in today’s job market. As Tom puts it, “it’s applicable to many different careers."  FYI, many English grads thrive in jobs ranging from business to law and beyond.

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Physical Therapist

Seven years of school to become a physical therapist? Yep—you heard that right! Trisha Groff, Director at AccessPT in Woodstock, NY, spills the beans with her career insight on what it really takes to break into (and thrive in) the demanding yet rewarding PT job.

From helping weekend warriors bounce back, to witnessing jaw-dropping recoveries—like the 70+ man who learned to walk on two prosthetic legs. Trish’s stories will have you rethinking what’s possible.

Warning: this episode might just make you want to book a PT appointment… or start a whole new career.

AccessPT website - https://accessphysicaltherapywellness.com/

To start your career at AccessPT - https://accessphysicaltherapywellness.com/careers/

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Zoe Lewis

Zoe Lewis—aka “a band in a body”—takes us on a whirlwind tour of her music career,  from her childhood in England to jamming her way through 70+ countries. Along the way, she’s collected grooves, stories, and a knack for turning tiny everyday moments into songs that caught the ear of big brands—and even Netflix.

If music’s in your veins and you can’t imagine doing anything else, or just wishing for a career change, this episode is a must‑listen.

website https://zoelewis.com/

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Be a Consultant

Ever thought about ditching your 9-to-5 job and calling your own shots? Amy Rasdal did just that—and she’s here to tell us how. Amy went from a corporate job to living that sweet consultant life and building a great career. Now she helps other professionals do the same.

In this episode, she breaks down how to turn what you already know into a flexible, high-paying consulting jobs. We’re talking setting your rates, finding clients, and actually enjoying your work again.

Curious if the consulting life could be your next big career move? Head to BillableAtTheBeach.com or find Amy on LinkedIn to see if you’ve got what it takes to go solo—and get paid.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyrasdal/
Book - https://www.amazon.com/Land-Consulting-Project-NOW-flexibility/dp/B0B1B4Y7D8

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