Who is KJ and is he worth my time?
Service Trux USA - Resources for Service Truck Mechanics
Release Date: 08/30/2023
STUSA W-Forrest Allen and Rueben Solomon, The Tale of Two Start Ups
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Have you ever considered starting your own business? This show features two of my young buddies who each made the decision to pursue their dreams and open up their own shops. Forrest Allen and his wife opened up RTS Restoration. They specialize in refurbishing Cranes and Service Bodies and performing Certified Crane Inspections. They're located in North East Texas just a hop skip and a jump from Shreveport Louisiana . My other guest is Rueben Solomon who with his wife owns Longhorn Upfitters. They install new and preowned service bodies and truck equipment in the DFW...
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STUSA W-JIM STYRON, Fighting for my Son
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KJ has been away from the airwaves for over 6 months, while he sought professional psychiatric help. So it makes sense that his first guest in 2025 is Jim Styron, who shares his sincere and compelling story of recovery and perseverence. You'll hear two grown men, open their hearts with genuine clarity and conviction. This Podcast will give you hope, when everything is looking bleak and dismal. You'll be inspired by Jim's decision to turn his life around and fight for his two year old son. You'll also hear my story and learn why proper mental health is vital for all of us, if we want to thrive...
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Trailer- Insurance Questions you forgot to ask with Jim Greaves, HUB International
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Trailer for the Service Trux USA Podcast discussing Commercial Insurance for Mobile Field Service Operations
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Having a hard time finding help? KJ and Jerry Sauceda show you how and why you should be a mentor.
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Meet Jerry Sauceda, Back in 2004 Jerry was a 19 year Lot Porter. This Podcast discusses the 20 year journey of a mentor (KJ) and his protege. The ups and downs, the challenges and most importantly the successes these two friends have ejoyed due to their mutual commitment to each others lives. What started out as need by KJ to solve a personnel problem, turned into an opportunity to imprint on a young man's life and give him the tools and structure to grow and thrive. This podcast will inspire you to leave your comfort zone and intentionally engage with a worthy young person and share...
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Jim Greaves with HUB International "Answers to questions you forgot to ask"
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KJ sits down with Jim Greaves (37 year Insurance Risk Professional) to discuss small business insurance for Mobile Field Repair Professionals. If you've ever wondered how Lawyers are getting 50 Million dollar awards for their clients against business owners like you. You'll want to listen and take notes. This conversation is broken down into clear segments so you can follow and take notes. After listening you'll ne abvle to talk to your agent or broker with more confidence than ever before. On the other hand if your lazy and ltaking shortcuts this podcast will clearly...
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KJ and Juan Ibarra hanging out at NTEA Work Truck Week
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KJ Johnson, host of the Service Trux USA Podcast sits down with Juan Ibarra to discuss real life as a business owner, parent, mechanic and TV Star. They go into the details of the daily challenges he faces and the fantastic Partnerships he has developed over the years. Juan talks about his newest service trucks, his tools and his work ethic. He shares lots of good advise that you'll be able to use in your business.
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NTEA 24 with Palfinger and VP of Sales, Brian Heffron and Product Manager, Clint Weckwerth
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Palfinger is arguably the most prolific truck mounted crane builder in the world. This Podcast takes you behind the scenes and gives you an opportunity to get to know the people behind the North American Division of a Glbal Brand. Relax while KJ asks the questions you want answers to. You'll come away with a better understanding of their go to market strategy and most importatntly enjoy getting to know two of the guys most repsonsible for bringing you the next generation of world class service trucks.
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NTEA 24 with Utility Business Media, Associate Publisher, Kurt Moreland
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This is a special Episode from the national truck and equipment association tradeshow called work truck week 24. It took place in Indianapolis, Indiana and it is one of the largest shows for vocational truck, bodies tools, equipment, and services in the United States. It takes place every year in Indy. episode from the national truck and equipment association tradeshow called work truck week 24. It took place in Indianapolis, Indiana and it is one of the largest shows for vocational truck, bodies tools, equipment, and services in the United States. It takes place every year in Indy....
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NTEA 24 with Knapheide Manufacturing V.P. of Sales and Marketing, Mandar Dighe
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KJ spent the week in Indianpolis at the National Truck and Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Week. This year he set a goal to interview a key executive from Knapheide Manufacturing. His determination was rewarded when he received word that Mandar Dighe, The VP of Sales and Marketing, accepted his invitation to be a guest on the show. We get a peek behind the curtain of one of America's oldest, largest and most respected Family Owned manufacturing companies. We learn about the decison making processes, culture and qulaifications of a great company. If you're a...
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Masters Series Gil's Heavy Equipment
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What does it take to succeed as an owner of an independent Heavy Equipment Repair Shop in a major American City? How do you define that success? Is it being married for over 35 years? Raising healthy, happy productive children? Is it owning your shop and operating under your name for over 41 years? Or is it knowing that your staff has your back? Listen to this Podcast and you'll learn from one the OG's. Hear his remarkable story of perseverence, hard work and love for his trade. The Masters Series will inspire and motivate you to keep chasing that dream and...
info_outlineThis Podcast was done in one take and on the fly. To say I was nervous is the understatement of the century. I feel a lot more comfortable doing interviews and telling your stories. I decided to just give you the chance to know me and decide for yourself if I can be trusted with your ears. I'm serious when I say that this show is about YOU and for you. Hopefully I will get better over time. I think you're really going to love how I get to the nitty gritty and get you information, news and stories you're just too busy to chase down yourself. I spend a little too much time talking about myself in this Podcast. I know! just remember that I really do care about y'all