The Line

The Line

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The Line episodes

  • 053 "Going Forward Together" w/ Marvin Joles

    Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.

    In this week's episode, Marvin Joles of Blacktop Banter sits down with Josh and discusses the importance of integrity and how you exit this world with nothing and leave only a few things. The most important of which being the impact you had on people.


    Josh and Marvin also cover the 2024 Dirt World Expo that just wrapped up in San Antonio Texas.


    Dirt World Expo hosted by Buildwitt and Josh and Marvin give their take on the speakers, the atmosphere as well as the mission behind the curtain.

    Tune in every Monday for a new episode.
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    FOLLOW JOSH:
    https://www.instagram.com/joshuadmellott?igsh=a3RxZmo3ZXJiMDV1
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-d-mellott-0b0525118/
    FOLLOW AARON:
    https://www.instagram.com/aaronwitt/
    https://www.instagram.com/buildwitt/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwitt/
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildwitt/posts/?feedView=all
    https://buildwitt.com/
    https://dirtworld.com/
    FOLLOW BLACKLINE:
    @blacklineltd
    https://www.instagram.com/blacklineltd?igsh=a2wwbzJ3Y3Jjd2o4
    https://www.youtube.com/@blacklineLTD
    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095504736514
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackline-ltd/
    https://www.blacklineltd.com/

    36 min
  • 052 Building for The Next Generation w/ Robert Lucero JE Dunn Construction

    Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.

    In this week's episode, Robert Lucero, the Senior Workforce Manager at JE Dunn Construction discusses his journey in the construction industry, starting as a carpenter and advancing to his current role. Filmed at a SkillsUSA construction competition in Marietta, Georgia, Robert emphasizes the importance of investing in the next generation of tradespeople.


    He explains the role of a senior workforce manager, the importance of trade partners in construction projects, and JE Dunn's collaborative 'lean process.' Robert shares his personal experiences, the value of on-the-job training, and the significance of community involvement.


    Robert reflects on the industry's challenges, such as the shortage of tradespeople, the importance of communication, avoiding assumptions, and the benefits of being an employee-owner through JE Dunn's ESOP structure. The discussion underscores the need for fostering skilled trades and the rewarding aspect of guiding young talent in the industry.

    Tune in every Monday for a new episode.
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    WHERE TO WATCH:
    Spotify
    https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hFAsPAZYCUF4OMBB7
    Apple
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-line/id1722664848
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    FOLLOW JOSH:
    https://www.instagram.com/joshuadmellott?igsh=a3RxZmo3ZXJiMDV1
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-d-mellott-0b0525118/
    FOLLOW BLACKLINE:
    @blacklineltd
    https://www.instagram.com/blacklineltd?igsh=a2wwbzJ3Y3Jjd2o4
    https://www.youtube.com/@blacklineLTD
    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095504736514
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackline-ltd/
    https://www.blacklineltd.com/

    45 min
  • The Line Episode 51 (Lifting the View of the Dirt World with Aaron Witt)

    Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.

    In this week's episode, Josh and Aaron sit in "Aaron's Office" to discuss Aaron's upbringing, the value of learning to skill of hard work, the diversity of the trades around the world, the importance of health and fitness within the Dirt World, and the hardships he has faced along the way.
    Tune in every Monday for a new episode.

    1 hr 2 min
  • The Line Episode 50 (The Writing on the Wall with Mark Broich)

    Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.

    In this week's episode, Josh and Mark talk about the importance of culture and how it's not just writing on the wall, but how you act out the culture yourself, and creating a strong work environment, and giving your workers the skills and leadership abilities they need to be successful.
    Tune in every Monday for a new episode.

    1 hr 1 min
  • The Line Episode 49 (Time Heals All Wounds with Patrick Rohal & Rob White)

    Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.

    In this week's episode, Josh, Patrick, and Rob sit down to talk about the importance and misunderstanding of Direct Primary Care, understanding the importance of time, and understanding how to best use the time we have left, and what it means to care for others and being able to share and show love towards others.
    Tune in every Monday for a new episode.

    1 hr 18 min
  • The Line Episode 48 (Restoring Humanity with Andrew Szalay)

    Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.

    In this week's episode, Josh and Andrew sit down in a new ReStore location in Lancaster to discuss the issues we face as Americans and home buyers and how Habitat for Humanity paves the way for safer, warmer, and dryer homes for those who need it most. Andrew dives into his past experiences and mistakes and how they drive him to be a better version of himself and keep the housing industry livable and affordable to the public.
    Tune in every Monday for a new episode.

    1 hr 1 min
  • The Line Episode 47 (Good Vibrations with Travis Martzall)

    Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.


    In this week's episode, Josh and Travis sit down to talk about the explosives industry and how we need to change the perspective on howothers view the trades, Travis tells the listeners ways to get involved in the explosives industry and the importance of having patience and not trying to move too quickly.


    Tune in every Monday for a new episode.

    1 hr
  • The Line Episode 46 (Leading Leaders ft. Jimmy Levy)

    Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.

    In this week's episode, Josh and Jimmy sit down at  @mellottcompany  to discuss the origins of the Mellott company and how they have gone through tragedies, grown from them, and turned everything around.
    Tune in every Monday for a new episode.

    1 hr 2 min
  • The Line Episode 45 (Uncle Dan and the Giant Claw ft. Dan Sahd)

    Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades. In this week's episode, Josh and Dan sit at  @sahdmetalrecycling  recycling plant to discuss Dan's heritage and what brought him into the metal recycling industry, the role metal recycling plays in our infrastructure, and the importance of growing a community and not just developing a culture.Tune in every Monday for a new episode.



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    1 hr 6 min
  • The Line Episode 44 (Stick-to-it-iveness with Rob White)

    Step up to The Line. A podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades.


    In this week's episode Rob White talks about his extensive work history going from the Army to medic, paramedic, and stretching towards being the CEO of OccuMED1, Rob's passion for compassion, and what it means to show respect towards others and being a good leader.

    Tune in every Monday for a new episode.


    1 hr

About The Line

From the publisher's feed

Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades. Showcasing men and women by sharing their stories and experiences. Our guests range from CEOs of 100 million-dollar businesses to a 21-year-old fabricator/welder. By sharing their experiences we aim to inspire the next generation of boys and girls hoping to break the generational miseducation surrounding the trades as an option. The Line is produced by Blackline whose mission is to continue to lift the view of the skilled trades. For trades by trades. Welcome to the Line.

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