Episode 86 of Best For Business keeps Ref Month rolling with Ref Bill, one of the most respected officials on the independent wrestling scene today.Bill shares how his love for the business started with Georgia Championship Wrestling, before eventually finding his way into the ring as a referee. From his first opportunities with PAPW to standout moments at Blitzkrieg! Pro, XWA, EVOLVE, Beyond Wrestling, Wrestling Open, and Pro Wrestling GRIND, Bill reflects on the journey that made him one of the most versatile refs working today.He dives into the lessons learned early in his career, officiating during the pandemic, and the surreal experience of main eventing Americanrana. Bill also recalls wild in-ring moments, including ref bumps, the time Ichiban got thrown into him by Brad Hollister, and his high-flying leap at Blitzkrieg!Throughout the conversation, Bill highlights the importance of his biggest mentors, the value of always being a fan first, and the relationships built along the way, including his first interactions with Gina Monti & Kevin Quinn. He also reflects on his favorite venues, toughest tests, and the moments that define his time in wrestling so far.All of this and more with Episode 86 of Best For Business with Ref Bill!-0:00 Ref Bill Trailer0:51 Best For Business Introduction1:20 Introduction1:32 Why Pro Wrestling?1:47 Watching Georgia Championship Wrestling2:20 Getting Involved in Wrestling3:33 Lessons Learned from PAPW5:03 Georgia Championship Wrestling6:28 The First Match Bill Reffed7:10 First Opportunity Outside of PAPW7:45 Ref Bill’s First Big Opportunity8:14 Blitzkrieg! Pro9:23 The Pandemic11:50 XWA12:27 Reffing for Evolve13:05 Kevin Quinn13:58 Beyond Wrestling15:55 Main Eventing Americanrana18:00 Original Goals in Wrestling19:06 Wrestling Open22:21 Pro Wrestling GRIND23:40 Always Being a Fan24:19 Taking Flight at Blitzkreig!25:04 Ref Bumps that stick out25:34 Ichiban Got Thrown into Ref Bill by Brad Hollister26:25 First Interaction with Gina Monti28:20 Ref Bill’s Biggest Mentors30:31 Favorite Venues33:10 Biggest Tests & Special Moments35:29 Goals Now37:27 Ref Bill’s Legacy39:25 Conclusion-Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@CoachC310?si=oM-LME5EYYAddqDN-Check out Best for Business: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1-tiM0N3zjvBiaRIETb02bR14wlpDJeR&si=TjNK2HbpoLjsugFf-Make sure you give me a follow and SUBSCRIBE:Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ChrisDust310/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/officialchrissanders/Tiktok- https://www.tiktok.com/@officialchrissandersX- https://x.com/chrissandersoff