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How Tariffs Can Work For Small Businesses Even Now

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The word “tariffs” tends to trigger frustration, especially in today's economy. Rising costs, supply chain headaches, and unpredictable policy shifts make it easy to dismiss them as harmful across the…

From Wall Street to Global Branding: Reinventing Success with Paige Arnof-Fenn

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What does it take to reinvent your career—and your life—from the ground up? In this powerful episode of the Second Chance Podcast, Jeff Robertson sits down with Paige Arnof-Fenn, the…

The April 2025 Economic Outlook – What It Means for Trailer Dealers

What April 2025’s Economic Outlook Means for Trailer Dealers

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Visa’s April 2025 U.S. Economic Reports are out, and while other sectors are trimming budgets, trailer dealers are in a strong, necessity-driven position. When someone needs a trailer whether it’s…

Walking Through Fire: The Unbelievable Story of Survival, Second Chances & the Power of Purpose

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What happens when a veteran firefighter walks into a wall of fire and lives to tell about it? You get a story that redefines courage, resilience, and the true meaning…

Turning Setbacks Into Success: Dr. Cali Estes’ Journey of Resilience

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From Homelessness to Hope: A Story of Grit and Growth Life can knock us down, but it’s what we do next that defines us. Dr. Cali Estes, founder of The…

Holistic Branding and Second Chances with Hersh Rephun

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In this powerful episode of the Second Chance Podcast, Jeff Robertson sits down with Hersh Rephun, stand-up comic, brand therapist, storyteller, and creative force with over 20 years of experience…

Overcoming Traumatic Brain Injury: A Journey of Resilience with Kelly Tuttle

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Life can change in an instant. For Kelly Tuttle, that moment came with a car crash—one that left her battling the invisible yet profound effects of a traumatic brain injury…

From HR Nightmares to Business Wins: A Conversation with Brenda Neckvatal

The HR Nightmares Every Business Owner Must Avoid (Before It’s Too Late!)

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Introduction Running a business is exciting, but let’s be honest—HR can feel like a minefield. Hiring, payroll, compliance, workplace culture… one wrong step, and you could find yourself in a…

From Global Corporate to Independent Consultant: How Scott Trumpolt is Redefining Compensation and Employee Engagement

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After nearly two decades in corporate HR leadership, Scott Trumpolt made a bold move—leaving Germany and stepping into entrepreneurship. With over 30 years of experience in compensation planning and rewards…

Embracing Change: The Power of Pivoting, Forgiveness, and Flow

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Change is inevitable, but how we respond to it defines our journey. In a recent conversation on The Second Chance Podcast, Jeff Robertson sat down with Jodi Peterman, CEO of…