Author: roedergr12

I am joined by repeat guest, Drew Vernon, Marketing Director for the toy company, Tonies.  The Toniebox is a child-friendly speaker that comes with Tonies that are placed on the top of the speaker to play songs and tell stories.  Many of your favorite characters are available, including Disney. Drew gives us an update about the company's first year launching in the US as well as collaborations wi...
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My guest is Kelsey Komorowski, founder of Komo.  Komo is a consulting company that works with students and parents to build students' learning and critical thinking skills.  We chat about what is good and bad about the "traditional" school model and how it can be improved.  We focus on the skills to be developed that make a better learner, both in school and in a career.  Finally, we end with a f...
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In this week's episode I highlight the greatest lesson and habit I gained from the pandemic.  Work from home flexibility allowed for more time spent with family and less reliant on child care.  Quality time spent with kids in the form of picking them up from the bus or coaching their  sports team is the best reward from a flexible schedule.  I also encourage listeners to consider "interactive ent...
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My guest is Eric Geier, President of Puresurance.  We talk about the good and bad of the "typical" American health insurance policy and why people can get confused and frustrated with their policies.  Eric walks through how his company offers an alternative model that starts with underwritten policies that require health screenings, much like life insurances policies.  We trade stories and tactic...
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In this episode, I talk about how my family pivoted our travel plans during COVID and focused more on domestic travel.  Specifically, we were able to enjoy Yellowstone National Park, the Smokey Mountains and Maui, HI in place of cruises and international destinations.  We were so happy with all of these trips and absolutely encourage folks to consider these destinations in your travel plans, espe...
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My guest is Brian Haney, Founder and VP of The Haney Company.  We talk about the current state of the stock market and other investments that are at record highs while facing the uncertain times during the pandemic.  We highlight the fact that there are more options for how to invest than ever before and the importance of diversification.  Brian emphasizes the importance of investment vehicles th...
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In this solo episode, Greg gives his best tips for DIYing a kitchen remodel.  He starts by talking about what to consider for both base cabinets and wall cabinets.  He recommends the discount cabinet company Cabinets To Go to save money on well-constructed cabinets.  He shares lessons learned in hanging wall cabinets and the frustrations of putting up crown molding.  He ends with ideas for floori...
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My guest is Natalie Garramone, owner and principal consultant at One Eighty, a firm focusing on conflict resolution and mediation.  We discuss the reasons for conflict arising at work and how we can be best positioned to productively resolve issues.  She stresses the importance of listening and striving to understand others' points of view.  We, then pivot to dealing with conflict at home with fr...
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In this solo episode, I talk about the parts of a bathroom remodel to consider doing yourself without a contractor.  I walk through the process of replacing a toilet, sink, and installing a tile floor.  I also talk about some of the specific instances where it might be best to hire a plumber.  The episode is not intended to cover all steps, but to show that with a little confidence, a homeowner c...
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My guest is Chris Habig, co-founder of Freedom Healthworks.  We talk about the concept of direct care in which patients subscribe directly to a doctor and pay directly for services without the need for a third party insurance.  Our discussion covers some of the history of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its intent, challenges in achieving transparent billing, and other frustrations patients and...
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