First Due Entrepreneurs Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/first-due-entrepreneurs First Due Entrepreneurs is a podcast that brings on guests that are active or retired first responders and who also own/run a business. Your host, Ryan Ballard, is a firefighter and entrepreneur himself. He will go over the successes and difficulties first responders face while running a business at the same time. Ryan encourages First Due Entrepreneurs’ guests to showcase their businesses and talk through any issues they have encountered. We let our guests share on the subjects they’re well-known for. FirstDueEntrepreneurs 9546c623-98a0-5d9d-abe6-209380587f63 no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:08:27 -0600 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:27:06 -0600 https://www.firstdueentrepreneurs.com/ https://img.transistor.fm/-_NDgo4VYGqTCsbBh8Bd_iXNG6wKCE05dsCRzRvBgrI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMyMzUyLzE2NTcy/Mjc4MjktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg First Due Entrepreneurs https://www.firstdueentrepreneurs.com/ episodic Ryan Ballard First Due Entrepreneurs is a podcast that brings on guests that are active or retired first responders and who also own/run a business. Your host, Ryan Ballard, is a firefighter and entrepreneur himself. He will go over the successes and difficulties first responders face while running a business at the same time. Ryan encourages First Due Entrepreneurs’ guests to showcase their businesses and talk through any issues they have encountered. We let our guests share on the subjects they’re well-known for. First Due Entrepreneurs is a podcast that brings on guests that are active or retired first responders and who also own/run a business. Non-profit, entrepreneurship, Firefighter, Leader, Marketing, Chicago Ryan Ballard No No Justin Frank - Easy Street Equity 18 18 Justin Frank - Easy Street Equity full 2679da78-e009-4df8-ab98-106fe99f9d74 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0e4d582 In today's episode, we are talking with Justin Frank. Justin is a firefighter/paramedic in Washington State. He also owns and operates Easy Street Equity. Justin has a wealth of knowledge in the fitness and health field as well! We had a great conversation on health, fitness, and his business with real estate investing. Justin brings up a great tip about joining mastermind groups and/or mentorship programs as an entreprenuer. Tune in for an awesome conversation!

Connect with him on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-frank81/      
https://easystreetequity.com/       
https://www.instagram.com/jmaurice81/

]]> In today's episode, we are talking with Justin Frank. Justin is a firefighter/paramedic in Washington State. He also owns and operates Easy Street Equity. Justin has a wealth of knowledge in the fitness and health field as well! We had a great conversation on health, fitness, and his business with real estate investing. Justin brings up a great tip about joining mastermind groups and/or mentorship programs as an entreprenuer. Tune in for an awesome conversation!

Connect with him on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-frank81/      
https://easystreetequity.com/       
https://www.instagram.com/jmaurice81/

]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0600 Ryan Ballard Ryan Ballard 3447 In today's episode, we are talking with Justin Frank. Justin is a firefighter/paramedic in Washington State. He also owns and operates Easy Street Equity. Justin has a wealth of knowledge in the fitness and health field as well! We had a great conversation on health, fitness, and his business with real estate investing. Justin brings up a great tip about joining mastermind groups and/or mentorship programs as an entreprenuer. Tune in for an awesome conversation!

Connect with him on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-frank81/      
https://easystreetequity.com/       
https://www.instagram.com/jmaurice81/

]]> Non-profit, entrepreneurship, Firefighter, Leader, Marketing, Chicago No Joe Cummings - International mounted patrol 17 17 Joe Cummings - International mounted patrol full 71842953-fc53-4357-b713-50d8749e0614 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab418600 In today's episode, we are talking with Joe Cummings. Joe is a 38-year veteran of law enforcement. Joe is our first Law Enforcement Officer on the show! Joe talks about his time organizing the mounted patrol unit at his department. He has always had a love for horses and riding which led him to develop this unit. Joe had the idea a little over a year ago to start a business training others on mounted patrol units and other class offerings. Tune in for a great conversation!

Connect with him on:
https://internationalmounted.com/                        
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-cummings-7225754a/

]]> In today's episode, we are talking with Joe Cummings. Joe is a 38-year veteran of law enforcement. Joe is our first Law Enforcement Officer on the show! Joe talks about his time organizing the mounted patrol unit at his department. He has always had a love for horses and riding which led him to develop this unit. Joe had the idea a little over a year ago to start a business training others on mounted patrol units and other class offerings. Tune in for a great conversation!

Connect with him on:
https://internationalmounted.com/                        
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-cummings-7225754a/

]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0600 Ryan Ballard Ryan Ballard 2621 In today's episode, we are talking with Joe Cummings. Joe is a 38-year veteran of law enforcement. Joe is our first Law Enforcement Officer on the show! Joe talks about his time organizing the mounted patrol unit at his department. He has always had a love for horses and riding which led him to develop this unit. Joe had the idea a little over a year ago to start a business training others on mounted patrol units and other class offerings. Tune in for a great conversation!

Connect with him on:
https://internationalmounted.com/                        
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-cummings-7225754a/

]]> Non-profit, entrepreneurship, Firefighter, Leader, Marketing, Chicago No Episode Recap 16 16 Episode Recap full 2436f7ac-631e-474a-9db6-9292c4f733bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/353fc9ca In today's episode we are talking about the first 15 episodes! We would like to do a recap on the previous 15 guests and my thoughts on the show. Thank you all for your support thus far! 

]]> In today's episode we are talking about the first 15 episodes! We would like to do a recap on the previous 15 guests and my thoughts on the show. Thank you all for your support thus far! 

]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0600 Ryan Ballard Ryan Ballard 1458 In today's episode we are talking about the first 15 episodes! We would like to do a recap on the previous 15 guests and my thoughts on the show. Thank you all for your support thus far! 

]]> Non-profit, entrepreneurship, Firefighter, Leader, Marketing, Chicago No Chris Major - C & C Training and Consulting 15 15 Chris Major - C & C Training and Consulting full c47af174-77cf-484b-a077-8590d37b6fab https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b74849e In today's episode, we are talking with Chris Major. Chris is a retired Battalion Chief from the South Metro Fire Department. Chris has always had multiple jobs throughout his career. After retirement, he started a business called C&C Training and Consulting. Chris is using his 30+ years in the fire service as inspiration for the decision to start his business. He talks about the breathing air program he implemented at his department that he has since turned into his business.

]]> In today's episode, we are talking with Chris Major. Chris is a retired Battalion Chief from the South Metro Fire Department. Chris has always had multiple jobs throughout his career. After retirement, he started a business called C&C Training and Consulting. Chris is using his 30+ years in the fire service as inspiration for the decision to start his business. He talks about the breathing air program he implemented at his department that he has since turned into his business.

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0600 Ryan Ballard Ryan Ballard 3871 Chris is a retired Battalion Chief from the South Metro Fire Department. Chris has always had multiple jobs throughout his career. Chris is a retired Battalion Chief from the South Metro Fire Department. Chris has always had multiple jobs throughout his career. Non-profit, entrepreneurship, Firefighter, Leader, Marketing, Chicago No Brian Oftedal - Priority 1 Consulting 14 14 Brian Oftedal - Priority 1 Consulting full 28c5d044-78c7-423d-9364-9e49185a7fe5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2bc0151 On today's episode, we are talking with Brian Oftedal. Brian is a Captain with the Oakland Fire Department. Brian has over 25 years of experience in the fire service. His time and experience led him to start his business Priority One Consulting. Brian provides consulting, training, and mentors candidates pursuing civil service careers in emergency services. We talk about Brian's career to date and how that helped him start the business he is running today.

Connect with him on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-oftedal-20492b50/                      
https://www.instagram.com/brianoftedal/     

]]> On today's episode, we are talking with Brian Oftedal. Brian is a Captain with the Oakland Fire Department. Brian has over 25 years of experience in the fire service. His time and experience led him to start his business Priority One Consulting. Brian provides consulting, training, and mentors candidates pursuing civil service careers in emergency services. We talk about Brian's career to date and how that helped him start the business he is running today.

Connect with him on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-oftedal-20492b50/                      
https://www.instagram.com/brianoftedal/     

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0600 Ryan Ballard Ryan Ballard 3484 Brian is a Captain with the Oakland Fire Department. Brian is a Captain with the Oakland Fire Department. Non-profit, entrepreneurship, Firefighter, Leader, Marketing, Chicago No Mike Romo - PHP Agency 13 13 Mike Romo - PHP Agency full 57c8e470-c918-412a-b863-e5b8334997af https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff92a140 On today's episode we are talking with Mike Romo. Mike owns a PHP Agency location who offers financial services like life insurance. Mike talks about his start in the fire service and his ensuing career that led him to where he is today. He also talks about leadership styles. He loves the servant leadership style, as do I! Tune in for a great conversation about Mike's story!

Connect with him on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-romo-029b863b/                 
https://www.instagram.com/mikeromo.php/

]]> On today's episode we are talking with Mike Romo. Mike owns a PHP Agency location who offers financial services like life insurance. Mike talks about his start in the fire service and his ensuing career that led him to where he is today. He also talks about leadership styles. He loves the servant leadership style, as do I! Tune in for a great conversation about Mike's story!

Connect with him on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-romo-029b863b/                 
https://www.instagram.com/mikeromo.php/

]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0600 Ryan Ballard Ryan Ballard 3597 Mike owns a PHP Agency location who offers financial services like life insurance. Mike owns a PHP Agency location who offers financial services like life insurance. Non-profit, entrepreneurship, Firefighter, Leader, Marketing, Chicago No Jason Sussdorf - Swamp Fox Tactics 12 12 Jason Sussdorf - Swamp Fox Tactics full cf7ff59e-0189-46e7-8c95-ce5ab704ceb6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c073972f Jason owns Swamp Fox Tactics. He is also a career firefighter in California. Jason dives into his past and how thats shaped his adult life. He doesn't leave a stone unturned in his story. We touched on his martial arts background, his father as a role model, his military service, and more! Check out this episode for a great story!

Connect with him on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-sussdorf-a18530a9/      
https://swampfoxtactics.com/

]]> Jason owns Swamp Fox Tactics. He is also a career firefighter in California. Jason dives into his past and how thats shaped his adult life. He doesn't leave a stone unturned in his story. We touched on his martial arts background, his father as a role model, his military service, and more! Check out this episode for a great story!

Connect with him on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-sussdorf-a18530a9/      
https://swampfoxtactics.com/

]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0600 Ryan Ballard Ryan Ballard 4585 On today's episode we are talking with Jason Sussdorf. On today's episode we are talking with Jason Sussdorf. Non-profit, entrepreneurship, Firefighter, Leader, Marketing, Chicago No Roy Smalley - Roy Smalley Fitness 11 11 Roy Smalley - Roy Smalley Fitness full ae0ee29b-2ff7-43ab-9d49-7f05b5cfa17f https://share.transistor.fm/s/9812f4ce On today's episode we are talking with Roy Smalley. Roy owns and operates Roy Smalley Fitness where he offers personal and group training. Roy also works part time at his local fire department. Roy had a radical health transformation years ago that set him on a new path. He also shares his experience fostering and adopting children. Roy has an uplifting story to tell!

Connect with Roy on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roysmalley/                            
https://roysmalley.bio.link

]]> On today's episode we are talking with Roy Smalley. Roy owns and operates Roy Smalley Fitness where he offers personal and group training. Roy also works part time at his local fire department. Roy had a radical health transformation years ago that set him on a new path. He also shares his experience fostering and adopting children. Roy has an uplifting story to tell!

Connect with Roy on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roysmalley/                            
https://roysmalley.bio.link

]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0600 Ryan Ballard Ryan Ballard 2210 Roy owns and operates Roy Smalley Fitness where he offers personal and group training. Roy owns and operates Roy Smalley Fitness where he offers personal and group training. Non-profit, entrepreneurship, Firefighter, Leader, Marketing, Chicago No Evan Van O - Guns, Oil, Dirt Podcast 10 10 Evan Van O - Guns, Oil, Dirt Podcast full 64803eee-b084-4c55-9fd9-9db67883e5e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6160292d Evan works full time in the wind power industry, works as a part time firearms instructor, is a podcast host, and then volunteers at his local fire department. He has a lot going on and touches on how he manages all of his committments. Check out this episode for look inside his podcast - Guns, Dirt, and Oil!

Connect with him on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-van-ommeren-64b934139/     
https://open.spotify.com/show/13msWga79S9mz4QmwMYpbD

]]> Evan works full time in the wind power industry, works as a part time firearms instructor, is a podcast host, and then volunteers at his local fire department. He has a lot going on and touches on how he manages all of his committments. Check out this episode for look inside his podcast - Guns, Dirt, and Oil!

Connect with him on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-van-ommeren-64b934139/     
https://open.spotify.com/show/13msWga79S9mz4QmwMYpbD

]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0600 Ryan Ballard Ryan Ballard 2543 On today's episode we are talking with Evan Van O. Evan has multiple jobs that he manages whiles also dedicating time to be a volunteer firefighter. On today's episode we are talking with Evan Van O. Evan has multiple jobs that he manages whiles also dedicating time to be a volunteer firefighter. Non-profit, entrepreneurship, Firefighter, Leader, Marketing, Chicago No Tom Howard - First Responder Peer Initiative 9 9 Tom Howard - First Responder Peer Initiative full ac484796-ce2a-425d-bbc0-507c75d2484f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3e4d828 On today's episode we are talking with Tom Howard. Tom owns and operates the First Responder Peer Initiative. Tom is also a 30 year veteran firefighter on Evanston Fire Department, which is just north of Chicago. We had a good conversation about mental health in the first responder world. We touched on his past experience and got into why he chose to start this business. Tom also talked about his podcast, The Fire Inside. We asked him to give a bit of advice to seasoned or aspiring entrepreneurs, his answer was outstanding - you’ll have to listen to the episode to find out what it was! Be sure to check his business and podcast out!

Connect with him on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-howard-87731149/   
https://frsupport.org

]]> On today's episode we are talking with Tom Howard. Tom owns and operates the First Responder Peer Initiative. Tom is also a 30 year veteran firefighter on Evanston Fire Department, which is just north of Chicago. We had a good conversation about mental health in the first responder world. We touched on his past experience and got into why he chose to start this business. Tom also talked about his podcast, The Fire Inside. We asked him to give a bit of advice to seasoned or aspiring entrepreneurs, his answer was outstanding - you’ll have to listen to the episode to find out what it was! Be sure to check his business and podcast out!

Connect with him on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-howard-87731149/   
https://frsupport.org

]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0600 Ryan Ballard Ryan Ballard 2224 Tom owns and operates the First Responder Peer Initiative. Tom is also a 30 year veteran firefighter on Evanston Fire Department, which is just north of Chicago. Tom owns and operates the First Responder Peer Initiative. Tom is also a 30 year veteran firefighter on Evanston Fire Department, which is just north of Chicago. Non-profit, entrepreneurship, Firefighter, Leader, Marketing, Chicago No Rick Davis - Impactful Leadership 8 8 Rick Davis - Impactful Leadership full 19ea2bc8-e8b1-4d5d-963f-b0a1207c4c89 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e6efebe On today's episode we are talking with Rick Davis. Rick authored the book The Furnance of Leadership Development and owns a leadership development company called Impactus. Rick is a US Air Force and US Marine veteran and spent a total of 37 years in the fire service, retiring as a Battalion Chief from Loveland, CO. Rick now dedicates his time to his transforming todays leaders through his book and his company. This conversation was jam packed with information on leadership and development. We also got to hear Rick's story about his military service and how he transitioned into the fire service. Pick up his book and give it a read!

CONNECT WITH HIM ON:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-davis-620ba611/       
https://impactusleadership.com/

]]> On today's episode we are talking with Rick Davis. Rick authored the book The Furnance of Leadership Development and owns a leadership development company called Impactus. Rick is a US Air Force and US Marine veteran and spent a total of 37 years in the fire service, retiring as a Battalion Chief from Loveland, CO. Rick now dedicates his time to his transforming todays leaders through his book and his company. This conversation was jam packed with information on leadership and development. We also got to hear Rick's story about his military service and how he transitioned into the fire service. Pick up his book and give it a read!

CONNECT WITH HIM ON:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-davis-620ba611/       
https://impactusleadership.com/

]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0600 Ryan Ballard Ryan Ballard 3738 Rick authored the book The Furnance of Leadership Development and owns a leadership development company called Impactus. Rick is a US Air Force and US Marine veteran and spent a total of 37 years in the fire service Rick authored the book The Furnance of Leadership Development and owns a leadership development company called Impactus. Rick is a US Air Force and US Marine veteran and spent a total of 37 years in the fire service Non-profit, entrepreneurship, Firefighter, Leader, Marketing, Chicago No Jared Cunningham - Elevation Roofing & Restoration Solutions 7 7 Jared Cunningham - Elevation Roofing & Restoration Solutions full 64255461-8935-4c79-89c5-03a4d2e7dbe7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/055abab0 On today's episode we are talking with Jared Cunningham. Jared owns Elevation Roofing & Restoration and is also a career firefighter in Plano, TX. Jared talks about how he started a different business at first and how it evolved into what it is today. He also shares how he balances his job as a firefighter, the business, and of course his family. Jared also talked about his "why" and he story behind it. The evolution in his why and business is an awesome story to hear!

Connect with him on:
https://www.facebook.com/jared.cunningham.31           
 https://www.facebook.com/elevationrrs

]]> On today's episode we are talking with Jared Cunningham. Jared owns Elevation Roofing & Restoration and is also a career firefighter in Plano, TX. Jared talks about how he started a different business at first and how it evolved into what it is today. He also shares how he balances his job as a firefighter, the business, and of course his family. Jared also talked about his "why" and he story behind it. The evolution in his why and business is an awesome story to hear!

Connect with him on:
https://www.facebook.com/jared.cunningham.31           
 https://www.facebook.com/elevationrrs

]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0600 Ryan Ballard Ryan Ballard 2452 On today's episode we are talking with Jared Cunningham. Jared owns Elevation Roofing & Restoration and is also a career firefighter in Plano, TX. On today's episode we are talking with Jared Cunningham. Jared owns Elevation Roofing & Restoration and is also a career firefighter in Plano, TX. Non-profit, entrepreneurship, Firefighter, Leader, Marketing, Chicago No Jose Bolaños - Unbreakable 6 6 Jose Bolaños - Unbreakable full 0d13f850-0634-4ea5-837a-55f09d4d3cd4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5d1146b From time to time, we will have special guests on the show that are not first responders but have a very valuable message to share. On today's episode we are talking to Jose Bolaños. Jose is the Leadership Director at Hite Digital, Host of the Noble Warriors Podcast, and an entrepreneur himself. Jose brings a wealth of knowledge and talks about VUCA, managing complexity, and how that pertains to first responders. He also talks about his program - Unbreakable. Don't forget to check out his podcast Noble Warriors for more tips! Warrior Up!

]]> From time to time, we will have special guests on the show that are not first responders but have a very valuable message to share. On today's episode we are talking to Jose Bolaños. Jose is the Leadership Director at Hite Digital, Host of the Noble Warriors Podcast, and an entrepreneur himself. Jose brings a wealth of knowledge and talks about VUCA, managing complexity, and how that pertains to first responders. He also talks about his program - Unbreakable. Don't forget to check out his podcast Noble Warriors for more tips! Warrior Up!

]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0600 Ryan Ballard Ryan Ballard 2355 From time to time, we will have special guests on the show that are not first responders but have a very valuable message to share. From time to time, we will have special guests on the show that are not first responders but have a very valuable message to share. Non-profit, entrepreneurship, Firefighter, Leader, Marketing, Chicago No Alex Scherpenisse - Mountain Mojo Marketing 5 5 Alex Scherpenisse - Mountain Mojo Marketing full c217b196-3c78-4dcc-8ee4-65b130ee0706 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a904ba75 On today's episode we are talking to Alex Scherpenisse. Alex owns Mountain Mojo Marketing and is also a Paramedic in Calagary, AB, Canada. Alex has a strong passion for helping others and carries that passion into his marketing agency. Alex talks about running his agency while also being a paramedic with rotating 12 hour shifts. He gives a few good strategies and tips on how to managing multiple jobs. 

Connect with Alex on:
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=alex%20scherpenisse           
https://mtmojomarketing.com/

]]> On today's episode we are talking to Alex Scherpenisse. Alex owns Mountain Mojo Marketing and is also a Paramedic in Calagary, AB, Canada. Alex has a strong passion for helping others and carries that passion into his marketing agency. Alex talks about running his agency while also being a paramedic with rotating 12 hour shifts. He gives a few good strategies and tips on how to managing multiple jobs. 

Connect with Alex on:
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=alex%20scherpenisse           
https://mtmojomarketing.com/

]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0600 Ryan Ballard Ryan Ballard 2637 On today's episode we are talking to Alex Scherpenisse. On today's episode we are talking to Alex Scherpenisse. Non-profit, entrepreneurship, Firefighter, Leader, Marketing, Chicago No Don Pemberton and Jennifer Anderson - First Responder Coaching 4 4 Don Pemberton and Jennifer Anderson - First Responder Coaching full 6b3df704-b9a7-4ec4-86cf-61698c501ac7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/66cfa928 On today's episode we are talking to Don Pemberton and Jennifer Anderson. Jennifer is the founder and CEO of First Responder Coaching. Don is a coach within the organization. Mental health has been at the forefront across all areas of public safety and the military. Jennifer and Don talk about the importance of their program getting out to all first responders. They also share their stories about how they got into coaching. It was especially unique to hear a story from Jennifer's perspective as she is the spouse of a retired law enforcement officer and then get Don's perspective who is still a career firefighter/paramedic.

Connect with them on: 
Website: https://1strespondercoaching.org/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-pemberton/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1strespondercoaching

]]> On today's episode we are talking to Don Pemberton and Jennifer Anderson. Jennifer is the founder and CEO of First Responder Coaching. Don is a coach within the organization. Mental health has been at the forefront across all areas of public safety and the military. Jennifer and Don talk about the importance of their program getting out to all first responders. They also share their stories about how they got into coaching. It was especially unique to hear a story from Jennifer's perspective as she is the spouse of a retired law enforcement officer and then get Don's perspective who is still a career firefighter/paramedic.

Connect with them on: 
Website: https://1strespondercoaching.org/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-pemberton/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1strespondercoaching

]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0600 Ryan Ballard Ryan Ballard 2629 On today's episode we are talking to Don Pemberton and Jennifer Anderson. Jennifer is the founder and CEO of First Responder Coaching. On today's episode we are talking to Don Pemberton and Jennifer Anderson. Jennifer is the founder and CEO of First Responder Coaching. Non-profit, entrepreneurship, Firefighter, Leader, Marketing, Chicago No Dave Cotterell - Downers Grove CPR 3 3 Dave Cotterell - Downers Grove CPR full 039bd821-9d2b-4a33-aa94-30005b4d7cee https://share.transistor.fm/s/536446d0 On today's episode we are talking to Dave Cotterell. Dave is a full time firefighter/paramedic and also owns Downers Grove CPR. Dave talks about his business and even cool Apple watch trick he learned from his wife that he uses occasionally to communicate with clients.

Connect with Dave on:
Website: www.downersgrovecpr.com 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dcotterell1

]]> On today's episode we are talking to Dave Cotterell. Dave is a full time firefighter/paramedic and also owns Downers Grove CPR. Dave talks about his business and even cool Apple watch trick he learned from his wife that he uses occasionally to communicate with clients.

Connect with Dave on:
Website: www.downersgrovecpr.com 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dcotterell1

]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0600 Ryan Ballard Ryan Ballard 2343 Dave talks about his business and even cool Apple watch trick he learned from his wife that he uses occasionally to communicate with clients. Dave talks about his business and even cool Apple watch trick he learned from his wife that he uses occasionally to communicate with clients. Non-profit, entrepreneurship, Firefighter, Leader, Marketing, Chicago No Kathy and Bruce Martin, Project Communication 2 2 Kathy and Bruce Martin, Project Communication full ffea404c-7ccc-45f2-b08c-7e46b72fec61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1257acc4 On today's episode we are talking to Kathy and Bruce Martin. They have a long history of entrepreneurship, starting and scaling multiple businesses. They talk about some of highlights throughout their journey and provide a few tips along the way. Bruce was also a firefighter for 20 years in Minnesota. Connect with them on:
Website: projectcommunication.org 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bruceandkathy

]]> On today's episode we are talking to Kathy and Bruce Martin. They have a long history of entrepreneurship, starting and scaling multiple businesses. They talk about some of highlights throughout their journey and provide a few tips along the way. Bruce was also a firefighter for 20 years in Minnesota. Connect with them on:
Website: projectcommunication.org 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bruceandkathy

]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0600 Ryan Ballard Ryan Ballard 2026 On today's episode we are talking to Kathy and Bruce Martin. On today's episode we are talking to Kathy and Bruce Martin. Non-profit, entrepreneurship, Firefighter, Leader, Marketing, Chicago No Kurt DeGroot, Project Fire Buddies 1 1 Kurt DeGroot, Project Fire Buddies full f3471ee2-5dce-4188-8d02-5dd423eb0505 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2516d27 On today's episode we are talking to Kurt DeGroot, Founder and CEO of Project Fire Buddies. Kurt talks about how Project Fire Buddies started along with some of the ups and downs during the process. Kurt is also a current career firefighter/paramedic and was a union sprinklerfitter.

]]> On today's episode we are talking to Kurt DeGroot, Founder and CEO of Project Fire Buddies. Kurt talks about how Project Fire Buddies started along with some of the ups and downs during the process. Kurt is also a current career firefighter/paramedic and was a union sprinklerfitter.

]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2022 15:11:21 -0600 Ryan Ballard Ryan Ballard 3422 In this very first episode of First Due Entrepreneurs we are talking to Kurt DeGroot, Founder and CEO of Project Fire Buddies. In this very first episode of First Due Entrepreneurs we are talking to Kurt DeGroot, Founder and CEO of Project Fire Buddies. Non-profit, entrepreneurship, Firefighter, Leader, Marketing, Chicago No