The statement “ ground zero ” refers to a starting point or a base for some activity. At Blackline our vision is to lift the view of the skilled trades and our mission is to communicate that the people have value. Let us give a little context as to why we have a vision statement and mission statement at BLACKLINE. A vision is something that you see, you envision, and you never really are done with a vision. A mission is something that you set out to do, a goal, and you can complete that mission. At Blackline, we will never stop lifting the view of the skilled trades but, that is just the starting point of us communicating the true value of the men and women that do the work. we can say that in this podcast episode with Andrew Brown, he achieves our mission by communicating the value that the men and women at Ground Zero on September 11, 2001 showed him. It changed his life. They changed the course of his life and what it is that he would do. Andrew Brown introduces himself as a skilled trade advocate. He posts every single day to communicate the value of the men and women who do the work that others might experience what he experienced on that day that changed his life. Check this episode out and let us know what you think. Tune in every Monday for a new episode.

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Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting theskilled trades. This week I sat down with Edwin Parra of McCarthy Building Companies and Tim McDonald, president of Linear Technical College. I think it’s pretty cool to have had the opportunity to sit down with one of the nations oldest and larger contractors and we have a conversation with Tim, who is leading a college for the trades. We talk about how it’s not who you know but, it’s how hard you work. It’s the attitude and the effort that you’re able to put into something so you’re able to get something back out of it. We talk about the true success that you gain through your investment. These guys believe what they say and they live it. This truly is a real, honest, and authentic conversation. Check it out anywhere you listen to podcasts. Tune in every Mondayfor a new episode.

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Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades. This week Joshua and the team of Blackline Institute step up to the line. We know this is thesecond week in a row that we’re dropping a podcast related to Blackline Institute but, this really isn’t about the institute. This podcast is about the men and women that are entering the workforce. The Blackline Institute had its graduation the other week. It wasn’t just the graduation of students but, the graduation of our institute. We were certified by the state of Pennsylvania to be an accredited training program. I sat down with those who have been on our advisory board and invested and worked to make this happen. I had honestconversations with the men and women who have done the work. We talked about the need for skilled workers in the trades. We talked about what it is from the students perspective and what it is from the companies perspective. We talked about putting your money where your mouth is. We’re not giving up. We’re going to continue to lift the view of the skilled trades. We would challenge you to do the same. Step up to the line, make a difference in your business, in yourpeople, in your country. Check it out everywhere you listen to podcast first thing Monday morning. Tune inevery Monday for a new episode. --------------------------

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Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades. This week Joshua and Caleb Arnold of Blackline Institute step up to the line. We’re showing up Monday morning at 5 AM with my discussion with Caleb Arnold We sat down and talked about what it is to have grit. What does it really take to not give up, continue to have the fortitude, and desire to be able to carry the badge of honor that is not quitting? We talk about the Blackline Institute apprenticeship and what it is that we’re doing to equip people for the future. Check it out everywhere you listen to podcasts first thing Monday morning.

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Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades. This week Joshua and Jim Ide of IDE Electric steps up to the line. He shared about a new path for away to improve his company and his people. Jim shared some of his origins, his honest learning experiences and about what it is to find your niche and go after it. Tune in every Monday for a new episode.-------------------------- WHERE TO WATCH:

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Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades. I sat down with Scott Gray of Cleveland Electric and Liz Campbell, director of chapter development of the AECA in Atlanta, Georgia. We talked about the work the trades fear and what it is to be fake or authentic. We also covered what it is that the next generation is looking for in jobs they desire in the future. This conversation truly is interesting as we discuss what it is that it takes to do the work in the trades. I encourage you to listen to what they have to say as we continue to bring you real and honest conversations from the men and women who do the workto keep the lights on, this time specifically, in Atlanta, Georgia. Tune in every Monday for a new episode.-------------------------- WHERE TO WATCH: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hFAsPAZYCUF4OMBB7Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-line/id1722664848-------------------------- FOLLOW JOSH: @JoshuadMellott https://www.instagram.com/joshuadmellott?igsh=a3RxZmo3ZXJiMDV1https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-d-mellott-0b0525118/https://x.com/joshuadmellott FOLLOW LIZ CAMPBELL: https://www.instagram.com/thelizcampbell/https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelizcampbell/FOLLOW SCOTT GRAY:https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-gray-chst-cescp-5958b975/FOLLOW THEIR TEAMSCLEVELAND ELECTRIC ⁨@ClevelandElectricCompany⁩  https://www.facebook.com/people/Cleveland-Electric-Company/100067633815867/https://www.linkedin.com/company/cleveland-electric/posts/?feedView=allhttp://www.clevelandelectric.com

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Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades. This week Joshua and Keynote speaker and author Marcus Sheridan talk about how in the trades you can become the market leader in your trade and in your business. Marcus shares tools from his new book and his experience in talking to thousands of businesses over the years. He shares many stories and hardships and how to pushthrough to success. If you want Endless Customers you should check out his new book of the same title. It uncovers the strategies of they ask you answer. Tunein every Monday for a new episode. -------------------------- WHERE TO WATCH:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hFAsPAZYCUF4OMBB7Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-line/id1722664848-------------------------- FOLLOW JOSH: @JoshuadMellott https://www.instagram.com/joshuadmellott?igsh=a3RxZmo3ZXJiMDV1https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-d-mellott-0b0525118/https://x.com/joshuadmellott FOLLOWMARCUS:  ⁨@MarcusSheridan⁩  https://www.instagram.com/marcussheridanspeaks/https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcussheridan/https://marcussheridan.com
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May is mental health month. I thought it was appropriate that I share this real, deep, and honest conversation that I had last year with you with Richard Jones of YOUTurn Health. I’ve been saving it because till the time felt right. He talks about what soul sickness is and the things that eat at your soul. I believe that mental health is something that we tend to ignore. We tend to cover up and not realize how important it is to be honest about it.  In this episode, he and I both decide to be very honest and transparent with those who mightlisten. We get into some of our own mistakes and weaknesses, and we talk about how to overcome the fear and the anxiety of life. I encourage you to check itout as it drops Monday morning.

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