the Hoel Truth Podcast
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Episodes
In this powerful episode of The Whole Truth Podcast, we sit down with Keith Miller — co-owner of Superior Home Solutions — to uncover his incredible journey from growing up Amish to becoming a successful business owner and father. Keith shares how his faith, family values, and hard work ethic helped shape his entrepreneurial path and how insulation became more than just a trade — it became a mission to serve.
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In this episode of The Hoel Truth Podcast, we sit down with Jalaen Ramsey—Army Ranger turned business owner, husband, and father. Jalaen shares his powerful journey from military training to family leadership, revealing how faith, discipline, and high standards shape his life and business.
Topics covered:
-Ranger training and Hell Week
-Building a family-centered business
-Combatting complacency as a man, husba...
What are your rights when the insurance company underpays or denies your claim after storm damage?
In this episode of The Hoel Truth Podcast, Bob Hoel sits down with Joe Zavodney of Zavodney Consulting to uncover how insurance supplementing actually works — and what most homeowners get wrong when dealing with roof claims.
Whether your roof suffered hail or wind damage, or your insurance is only offering to cover p...
Katie Reigelsperger’s story is nothing short of inspiring. From being unenrolled from school at 13 to launching one of Indiana’s fastest-growing career training programs — Katie is now equipping students and adults alike with the certifications and soft skills they need to thrive in the workforce.
In this episode of The Hoel Truth Podcast, Katie shares:
-How she went from GED to pharmacy tech to CEO
-What CTE (Care...
In this heartwarming episode of The Hoel Truth Podcast, we sit down with Dustin Cornett, co-owner of the Chocolat Café in Rushville, Indiana, and founder of the Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival.
From growing up in eastern Kentucky to starting a family, running a bed and breakfast, and eventually moving to Rushville — Dustin shares his incredible journey of how chocolate, family, and community came together in one small Ind...
What if high school prepared teens for real life—not just college? In this episode of The Hoel Truth, Liz Meek (Assistant Principal at Rushville Consolidated High School) breaks down how they're transforming public education with EMT, criminal justice, and career certification programs—all while supporting early college for those who want it.
🎓 What we cover:
-New diploma options: Enroll, Enlist, or Employ
-E...
In this inspiring episode of The Hoel Truth Podcast, Bob sits down with Zuzana “Z” Smith—Executive Director of the Love Community Center in Rushville, IN. Originally from a small farming village in Slovakia, Z shares her journey from hospitality and service work to leading one of the most ambitious community projects in small-town Indiana.
Discover how a former Walmart building became a thriving hub for fitness, food acces...
At just 22 years old, Luke Williams launched his HVAC business in Connersville, Indiana, with nothing but grit, family support, and a 1999 Chevy Lumina.
In this episode of The Hoel Truth Podcast, Luke shares how he transitioned straight from HVAC school to business ownership, what he’s learned about hiring, customer service, licensing, and keeping a reputation in small towns.
If you're thinking about starting...
In this episode of The Hoel Truth Podcast, Bob sits down with Sami DeLey—FFA advisor and Ag teacher at Rushville Consolidated High School—to talk about leadership, legacy, and her path from student to educator.
Sami shares her journey from FFA student to classroom educator, the importance of resilience, and how her students are learning real-world leadership through events like Rushville’s first-ever tractor pull.
In this episode of The Hoel Truth Podcast, Bob welcomes Mike Ippoliti, Strategic Implementation Lead at Leap CRM, for an emotional and insightful conversation on purpose, growth, and building better contractor businesses.
Mike shares how a print job at Staples launched his CRM career, how faith and service fuel his mission, and why empowering contractors with better tech and better culture is his life’s work. From the back...
In this episode of The Hoel Truth Podcast, Bob sits down with Seth Hardin, co-owner of the Chicago’s Pizza franchise in Cambridge City, Indiana. Seth and his partner Katie transitioned from mechanical contracting and pharmacy to launching their first restaurant—and crushed expectations with 72,000+ guests in their first 8 months.
Seth opens up about entrepreneurship, hiring teens, their dough-making secrets, how they'...
Jake Adams, co-owner of Jake's Heating & Cooling in Knightstown, Indiana, shares how he and his wife built and scaled their HVAC and plumbing business with a relentless focus on customer experience—not private equity.
You'll hear real stories of growth, hiring, training, ghost hunts (yes, really), and the secret to thriving in small-town markets without sacrificing service or sanity.
This episode is ...
In this episode of The Hoel Truth Podcast, Bob sits down with Barry Wagner from Velux Skylights to explore how education—not pressure—drives customer satisfaction and trust. From game-changing skylight technology and solar shades to real-world sales lessons, Bob and Barry get into the weeds on what homeowners really want from contractors and manufacturers today.
🚨 Discover why Velux is changing the skylight game—and why t...
In this episode of the Hoel Truth Podcast, we sit down with Zach Tressler—an 18-year-old with a remarkable story of hard work, humility, and generosity. After 10 years in 4-H, Zach sold his livestock at the Rush County Fair and donated $19,300 back to help rebuild the fairgrounds.
Why would a high school senior give back instead of cash in? What lessons has 4-H taught him about life, leadership, and losing with grace?
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What does it really mean to live debt-free — and leave a legacy that outlives you?
In this powerful episode of The Hoel Truth Podcast, we reunite with Zoe Mann for an unfiltered conversation about work, money, influence, and what it takes to make meaningful, lasting impact.
From buying her first car in cash to becoming a certified financial counselor, Zoe’s journey proves that living below your means isn’t just sm...
Want to graduate college debt-free? Meet Zoe Mann — a 21-year-old who did just that. In this episode of the Hoel Truth Podcast, Zoe returns to share her powerful story of how she beat the odds, worked through college, and graduated without a penny of debt.
Whether you're a high school student, a parent, or just trying to reset your financial future, this conversation is packed with real talk, practical tips, and finan...
In honor of Father's Day, we had the one and only Phil Hoel, father to Bob, in the studio to chat about what it really takes to be a father!
Ever wonder what it means to participate in 4H? We welcomed Kate Lyden into the studio this week to share about the impact 4H has made in her life, and how - even as an adult - it continues to influence her life!
We are proud to support Heartland Christian School, and welcome the one and only Scott Clemens, headmaster of Heartland into our studio!
If you'd like to support Heartland Christian School, check them out at their website: https://www.heartlandchristianeducation.com
Coming on March 15th, 2025 is the Richmond Home & Business Show, a groundbreaking showcase of the partners and possibilities in and around Wayne County for your home! To kick it off, we invited Brandy Sifford, one of the event organizers, to give us an inside look at what's coming next weekend!
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