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The Grit and Grind of Building Dumpsters Direct with Parker Neeley (Ep.43)

The Grit and Grind of Building Dumpsters Direct with Parker Neeley (Ep.43)

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Parker Neeley is the founder of Dumpsters Direct, and he joins Billy and Cade to share his story of what it’s like to be a young entrepreneur. Starting from humble beginnings as a dump truck driver, Parker shares how his frustrations led him to the idea of building and renting out dumpsters. He opens up about the challenges he faced early on, from dealing with malfunctioning trucks to navigating the complexities of starting a business from scratch.

Parker emphasizes the importance of problem-solving in business, as well as balancing customer satisfaction with the everyday obstacles of managing employees, trucks, and unpredictable equipment failures. Despite some difficulties, his journey thus far has been filled with valuable lessons about resilience, hard work, and the power of persistence.

Billy, Cade, and Parker discuss: 

  • The importance of resourcefulness when starting a business
  • How much of Parker’s success has been from building trust from clients
  • Why you should find and harness a niche
  • Trials and errors of expansion, managing employees, and maintaining equipment
  • And more

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Parker Neeley is a driven young entrepreneur and the force behind Dumpsters Direct, a rapidly growing roll-off dumpster company shaking up the waste management industry. With sharp business instincts and a passion for giving back, Parker turned his vision into a thriving enterprise that caters to anyone with waste disposal needs. Whether it’s residential cleanups or large-scale commercial projects, Dumpsters Direct offers efficient, eco-friendly solutions that make waste disposal easy and responsible. Parker’s commitment to growth and sustainability is at the heart of his success, and he’s just getting started!

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Leadership, Work-Life Balance, and Community Support with Lieutenant Travis Lyman (Ep.41)

Leadership, Work-Life Balance, and Community Support with Lieutenant Travis Lyman (Ep.41)

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In this episode, Billy and Cade are joined by Travis Lyman, a seasoned law enforcement professional with 28 years of experience. Throughout their conversation, Travis reflects on his long and accomplished career, offering invaluable insights into the evolution of policing and the challenges officers face today.

Listen as he explains how his experiences—ranging from everyday encounters to high-stakes situations—have influenced his approach to guiding and mentoring others in the profession.

Delve into the world of law enforcement as this episode highlights: 

  • The qualities that make an effective leader in such a demanding field
  • The importance of strong and positive relationships between law enforcement and the people they serve
  • Insights into the evolution of policing including the influence of social media
  • Preparedness for the physical, emotional, and psychological demands of the job
  • Why many officers struggle with work-life balance
  • And more

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About Travis Lyman: 

Travis Lyman is a Lieutenant with the Layton Police Department and has 25 years of law enforcement experience. Lt. Lyman has worked in Patrol, Investigations, and Administration. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy Session #277.

In 2009 Lt. Lyman took on the role as the first CIT Law Enforcement Regional Coordinator for the Davis County area and helped implement the CIT Program within the region. He and his counterpart from Davis Behavioral Health host two CIT Academies annually at the Layton Police Department, and serve as a resource for the law enforcement and mental health communities in Davis County.

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How Mike Leatham Created a Multi-Million Dollar Business (Ep. 40)

How Mike Leatham Created a Multi-Million Dollar Business (Ep. 40)

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Turning a hobby into a thriving business is a dream for many, but very few achieve it.

How did Mike Leatham transform his side gig into a multi-million dollar enterprise? What challenges did he face, and what lessons can aspiring entrepreneurs learn from his journey?

Join Billy and Shaun as they chat with Mike, founder of SymbolArts about the challenges and triumphs of building a business from scratch, the art of selling, and how even hobbies like riding motorcycles can open doors to new opportunities.

Be inspired as this episode highlights: 

  • Mike’s transformation from a hobbyist to a successful entrepreneur
  • The story behind SymbolArts and its iconic products like badges and challenge coins
  • Sales techniques and overcoming rejections in business
  • Insights on managing a company and the importance of having a dedicated team
  • And more!

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Mike Leatham founded SymbolArts in 1986. Initially a hobby, SymbolArts has grown into a multi-million dollar business with 50-60 employees. Mike’s journey began with making class rings and evolved into producing a wide range of products, including police badges and challenge coins. 

His company now serves clients across all 50 states and includes major customers like Harley-Davidson. Mike is also an avid motorcyclist, having traveled extensively on his bike, and he emphasizes the importance of sales skills and staying out of debt in business.

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Steering MJ Farms to Victory with Mac Murray (Ep. 37)

Steering MJ Farms to Victory with Mac Murray (Ep. 37)

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Join Billy and Cade Peterson as they welcome Mac Murray of MJ Farms, a notable name in the equine industry. Mac shares his extraordinary journey from the automobile industry to becoming a prominent figure in horse racing. He discusses how he and his wife, Janis, transitioned from starting their farm in Utah to expanding into New Mexico, seizing the opportunities presented by the state’s horse racing and casino gambling industry.

Gain insights into the challenges Mac and Janis faced and how they transformed MJ Farms from a small broodmare operation into one of the most respected horse farms in the country. 

Mac discusses: 

  • His transition from the automobile industry to horse racing
  • The importance of making strategic business decisions
  • How inflation has had an impact on the horse breeding industry
  • Valuable business insights, and challenges of running a horse farm
  • The importance of good financial backing and support staff in business
  • And more!

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About Our Guest: 

Mac Murray is a partner at MJ Farms, which is located in New Mexico. He owns the farm along with his wife, Dr. Janis Murray. MJ Farms is home to prominent New Mexico-bred sires. The farm has also owned or managed several other major sires, including Dash Ta Fame.

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Balancing Fame and Business with Angie Katsanevas and Shawn Trujillo (Ep. 32)

Balancing Fame and Business with Angie Katsanevas and Shawn Trujillo (Ep. 32)

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Are you ready to thrive in the world of wealth and personal growth, while also diving into the glittering yet gritty world of reality TV?

In this powerhouse episode of Harnessing Your Wealth, Billy and Shaun Peterson take an extraordinary journey with “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Angie Katsanevas and her husband Shawn Trujillo. Listen as they share the diverse realms of entrepreneurship, personal success, and the pressures of reality TV fame. Shawn and Angie share their story, from the roots of their robust business empire, Lunatic Fringe Salons, to Angie’s dynamic role on a show that has captivated millions. 

Together they cover: 

  • How Angie found herself as a star of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
  • The balance between personal values and business growth
  • Behind-the-scenes insights into the beauty industry and reality TV
  • How they overcame the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • The importance of team culture and retaining genuine connections 
  • Strategies for navigating the unforeseen challenges in the high-stakes world of entrepreneurship and entertainment
  • And more!

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About Angie Katsanevas: 

Angie Katsanevas is a business owner and reality TV star, recognized for her role in “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” (RHOSLC). She co-founded Lunatic Fringe Salons with her husband, Shawn Trujillo. Angie is known for her firm personality, being described as a business owner, wife, and mother who always has her friends’ backs.

About Shawn Trujillo: 

Shawn Trujillo is a hairstylist and fitness enthusiast, known for his appearance on the reality TV show “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.” He co-founded Lunatic Fringe Salons with his wife, Angie Katsanevas, a chain of salons located in Utah, Idaho, and Ohio. Shawn also owns a cosmetology school, Paul Mitchell The School, in Salt Lake City.

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Conspiracy Theories with Isaac Weishaupt Part 2 (Ep. 28)

Conspiracy Theories with Isaac Weishaupt Part 2 (Ep. 28)

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Prepare to delve deeper into the shadowy realms of conspiracy theories with Billy and Shaun as they rendezvous once again with Isaac Weishaupt. 

Together they navigate social media’s role in dismantling traditional narratives, hidden symbolism in films, and the eerie underbelly of fame and fortune. Plus, they touch on the skepticism surrounding the stability and legitimacy of digital currencies including Bitcoin.

From hidden messages to secret societies, prepare to question everything you thought you knew. 

This week’s episode features:

  • Hidden meanings and rituals depicted in the Disney movie “Hocus Pocus” 
  • Celebrities: Are they modern-day deities in pursuit of forbidden desires?
  • Extraterrestrial theories and their unsettling connections to pop culture
  • Speculation about the origins of Bitcoin and risks associated with crypto investments
  • Cryptocurrency theories and the role of the Illuminati
  • And more!

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About Isaac Weishaupt:

Host of Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture & Breaking Social Norms podcasts, Author of THE DARK PATH + 8 more on aliens, Illuminati & more. Truthing since ’11. My name is Isaac Weishaupt (*a pseudonym) and I’m the founder of IlluminatiWatcher.com. I’ve been researching my entire life as an ongoing mission to determine if this reality is the truth or a cunning holographic deception. I don’t fully subscribe to any conspiracy theories, but I do find some intriguing if they resonate with any logic (also if they don’t, who am I kidding, some of them are just clever). I live in America and feel that a lot of people are more concerned with being entertained than being informed or educated. Our media reflects that.

UPDATE! Want to hear more of Billy and Isaac together? Check out Billy’s guest appearance on Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt.

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Conspiracy Theories with Isaac Weishaupt Part 1 (Ep. 27)

Conspiracy Theories with Isaac Weishaupt Part 1 (Ep. 27)

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Conspiracy theories; could they be more than a distortion of your perception of reality?

The more Billy and Shaun open their minds to plausible truths, the more they question what is real, and what is ‘fake news.’ To shed light on the twists and turns of conspiracies, they enlist help from Isaac Weishaupt, a well-known online figure who strives to uncover hidden truths.

He believes that “the truth is out there” and has made his living as a self-proclaimed ‘freak’ who explores obscure ideas like secret societies, concealed information, and extraterrestrial and interdimensional phenomenons.

Jump aboard the ‘Truth-Seeking Train’ and embark on this wild ride as the guys discuss topics like symbolism within pop culture, shapeshifting lizard people, freemasons, the Illuminati, Greek and Egyptian philosophies, and television shows like Ancient Aliens and Beyond Skinwalker Ranch.

Highlights from Part 1 include:

  • Isaac’s path into the realm of conspiracies and obstacles he has faced for his beliefs 
  • His extensive research spanning over nine books, a podcast, and a blog
  • The impact 2020 had on people’s trust in the government and mainstream media
  • How conspiracy theories play a role in shaping perceptions of the world around us
  • Controversies surrounding celebrities, including allegations of pedophilia 
  • Online censorship and its potential impact on the erosion of freedom of speech
  • And more!

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About Isaac Weishaupt:

Host of Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture & Breaking Social Norms podcasts, Author of THE DARK PATH + 8 more on aliens, Illuminati & more. Truthing since ’11. My name is Isaac Weishaupt (*a pseudonym) and I’m the founder of IlluminatiWatcher.com. I’ve been researching my entire life as an ongoing mission to determine if this reality is the truth or a cunning holographic deception. I don’t fully subscribe to any conspiracy theories, but I do find some intriguing if they resonate with any logic (also if they don’t, who am I kidding, some of them are just clever). I live in America and feel that a lot of people are more concerned with being entertained than being informed or educated. Our media reflects that.

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