Learning To Live
My name is Chaz Okada, and this is an interview series where I sit down with business leaders, professors, and experts to get a glimpse of how they live their lives!
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September 2, 2019 • 52 mins
In this episode, we sit down with Adriane Steinacker, physics lecturer at Yale University. Professor Steinacker has a Ph.D. in Astrophysics and is a highly regarded instructor amongst the Yale student body. Though her courses are rigorous, Professor Steinacker takes special care to help each student take charge of their education, and we talk about how and why that is important to her in this episode!
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March 5, 2019 • 45 mins
Brian Wampler, founder/CEO of Wampler Pedals, is a well-respected innovator in the world of guitar pedals! Working with artists such as Brad Paisley, Brent Mason, and Tom Quayle, he builds guitar effects that have made a lasting impression in the industry. In addition, he also has a very successful YouTube channel, podcast, and community on social media! In Part 2 of this interview, we talk about the internet, advice for working i...
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February 25, 2019 • 33 mins
Brian Wampler, founder/CEO of Wampler Pedals, is a well-respected innovator in the world of guitar pedals! Working with artists such as Brad Paisley, Brent Mason, and Tom Quayle, he builds guitar effects that have made a lasting impression in the industry. In addition, he also has a very successful YouTube channel, podcast, and community on social media! In Part 1 of this interview, we talk about his journey to becoming a pedal bu...
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February 17, 2019 • 24 mins
Chuck Surack is a lifelong entrepreneur: optimizing paper routes at five years old, building a 725 million dollar business, and rejuvenating several small businesses in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In the second half of this two-part interview, we discuss other online retailers (such as Amazon), Chuck Surack's role in Sweetwater, and his other business ventures. Listen to Part 1 (Ep.008) for more great advice from Chuck Surack!Notable Time...
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February 10, 2019 • 34 mins
Chuck Surack is a lifelong entrepreneur: optimizing paper routes at five years old, building a 725 million dollar business, and rejuvenating several small businesses in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In this half of the two-part interview, he speaks about the importance of Boy Scout values, how he started working with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Kenny Rogers, and Dolly Parton, and the distinguishing factor of the Sweetwater business model...
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February 10, 2019 • 39 mins
Shawn Dealey has spent the majority of his adult life touring with artists such as the Counting Crows, Avril Lavigne, and the Goo Goo Dolls, amongst many other bands. He shares his thoughts and experiences as a Front of House Mixer, Audio Engineer, and Production Manager. He also dives into the contrast between road life and working at Sweetwater Sound, Inc. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I find his advice for aspiring audio engineers/p...
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January 15, 2019 • 33 mins
Mike Vaughn, President of Vaughn Concrete Products, is a Professional Civil Engineer who works hard to provide the best precast concrete products possible. Precast concrete? May sound boring at first, but it turns out that it is used in a wide variety of places. In this interview, we discuss Mr.Vaughn's journey, struggles/successes, and he gives great advice for finding satisfaction in one's work. Click here to watch a video on Mr....
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January 6, 2019 • 29 mins
In today's world, entrepreneurship is the "cool" thing to do. However, many people (including myself) are guilty of romanticizing it. In this interview, Teiko and Brian Richy highlight the not-so-glorious aspects and challenges of being a business owner. I also share my thoughts on overcoming setbacks. See episode 4 for part 1 of this interview.00:00 — Introduction2:40 — Overcoming challenges6:20 — On being sued12:48 — What is it...
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December 31, 2018 • 35 mins
Most people try to separate their work lives from their home lives...Teiko and Brian Richy have made a lifestyle from melding their marriage, business, and family together. Owners of a structural glasswall company for Squash and Racquetball courts (A Best Enterprises, Inc.), they have done hundreds of jobs throughout the USA. This interview is two parts, so be sure to give them both a listen!00:00 — Introduction1:22 — A Best Enterp...
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December 9, 2018 • 35 mins
Episode 3 of the Learning To Live Podcast is all about aviation! With two interviews this week, we follow Captain McCasky, a passionate pilot who is now the Managing Director of Flight Training at a major airline, and Steve Butler, Maintenance Supervisor of Simulator Operations at the world's largest flight training center. Capt. McCasky walks through his "becoming a pilot" story, and he gives advice for overcoming the many challe...
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November 25, 2018 • 32 mins
Flooring and tile…it’s not boring hard work and tedious details; it’s an exercise in the art of building relationships and helping people! Steve Barrow shares his journey from skiing in college to owning a flooring and tile business. Now retired, he reflects on the twists and turns his career has taken, as well as his thoughts on running a successful business. Mr. Barrow touches on a few ideas including key employees, opportunities...
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