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138 | Bill Bosch | Why does Lineman Appreciation Day exist and what's the current state of our trade.

Release Date: 04/18/2024

140 | Lineman | AJ Martinez | How to become a successful Lineman

Powerline Podcast

AJ Martinez is a Texas lineman with an extremely positive look on life and line work. His story is an uplifting example of how this industry and trade is one in which you can truly build a wonderful life. Aj is very active in creating educational and entertaining content on platforms like TikTok as a way to give back to this community that’s given so much to him. This was a valuable conversation about life, line work, and social media. Enjoy! ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Hit up our website here: 📱FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA📱 TikTok:  Instagram:  ...

139 | Nick Figliolo & Tater | How TRADES and LABRADORS are changing VETERANS' Lives | Warrior's Wingman

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Nick Figliolo is a blue collar tradesman and dog lover. He decided he wanted to give back to veterans and in 2018 his passions were combined and Warrior’s Wingman was born. Warrior's Wingman is a non-profit organization providing professionally trained gundogs to veterans. They offer Labrador Retrievers that are trained for fieldwork and companionship, intending to pair them with the right veterans. In this podcast episode, we explore the rewarding world of working in trades and discuss how Labrador Retrievers are trained to become loyal companions for veterans. Donations support the...

138 | Bill Bosch | Why does Lineman Appreciation Day exist and what's the current state of our trade.

Powerline Podcast

Bill Bosch has an increadible list of accomplishments that describe his contributions to the line trade. He is a Lineman, International Lineman Hall of Fame inductee, Northwest Lineman College Campus President, VP of Apprenticeships & Client Solutions, Electric Industry Professional, Leadership Coach, and Keynote Inspirational Speaker. Happy Lineman Appreciation Day to all our fellow linemen out there! 🤝 Being up on the poles in every kind of weather, we know what it takes to keep the world powered and connected. It’s a job not many can do, but we tackle it with pride every day. ...

137 | Kaycee Feild | 6X Bareback Rodeo World Champion | Quanta Ambassador

Powerline Podcast

Kaycee Feild, a living legend in the world of rodeo, is a six-time Bareback Riding World Champion whose name is synonymous with unparalleled talent and fearless determination. Born and raised in Spanish Fork, Utah, Kaycee was practically born in the saddle. From a young age, he was drawn to the adrenaline rush and raw excitement of rodeo, honing his skills on the back of bucking broncos with a passion that knew no bounds. Kaycee's journey to rodeo stardom is a testament to his unwavering dedication and unyielding spirit. With countless hours of training and sheer determination, he rose through...

136 | Noah Mallard & Matt Parker | Linemen & Instructors at NLC Idaho Campus

Powerline Podcast

There are always so many question when you’re first starting into the trade. It’s hard to know what to do. You ask questions like, should I sign the IBEW books, should I go to line school, is there work out there, what do I need to know to get started?? This podcast is with two linemen and instructors from the NorthWest Lineman College in Idaho and it will help you answer some of those questions or at least make things a little bit clearer for you. Enjoy! ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Hit up our website here: 📱FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA📱 TikTok:  Instagram:  ...

135 | Mark Groves | Lineman, Inventor, and Hall of Fame inductee

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Mark Groves has an impressive resume in the power line industry. He is a lineman and inductee in the Lineman Hall of Fame. He also is an avid inventor of tools for our trade such as the widely used Ox Block and the Transbanker. Mark now sits as the acting President of the NorthWest Lineman College in Idaho. This episode is packed with value drawn straight from real world experience so please enjoy! I recorded this episode from the NLC studio in Idaho. While I was there I also filmed a VLOG for the Powerline Podcast YouTube channel that will be released next week so don’t miss it! 👊...

134 | Justin Tate | Lineman | How to innovate with safety gear

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Justin is a lineman who now travels the country educating line workers about fall arrest and fall restraint. In this episode we talk about a company that he works for called FallTech and what they are doing to innovate in the safety gear industry. The gear we wear is often an afterthought when in reality it should be at the forefront of what we consider. Justin and I also dive into leadership and crew dynamics. Enjoy! ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Hit up our website here: 📱FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA📱 TikTok:  Instagram:  Facebook:  ...

133 | Josh Langley | Barehand Lineman | How to become a better leader in this trade

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This is the second time Josh has been on the show but the first time was way back in 2019. Josh is an OG Powerline Podcast listener and fan. If you’d like some more background on Josh go back and listen to episode 16 of the pod. Josh is a Journeyman Barehand Lineman with SoCal Edison. In this episode, we talk a ton about leadership and line work. We also chat about becoming a barehand lineman for Southern Cal Edison. ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ Hit up our website here: 📱FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA📱 TikTok:  Instagram:  Facebook:  ...

132 | Madison Jefferson | Former Marine Scout Sniper and advocate for veterans in the trades

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Madison performed multiple tours over seas with the United States Marine Corps. His military career came to an end after being severely wounded in a gunfight in Afghanistan. Like so many veterans, he found himself re-entering civilian life not knowing what his next move would be. In this episode Madison talks about his experiences as a Marine, how he found the line trade, and why he is a leading advocate for veterans in the trades. If you’ve listened to Powerline Podcast in the past then you’ve heard me talk a lot about VEEP or the Veteran Electrical Entry Program. Madison is one of a few...

131 | Matt Compher | VP Safety, Health, & Environmental for Quanta Services

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Matt Compher serves as Vice President of Safety, Health, and Environmental for Quanta Services. He brings 25 years of safety management experience to the management team, the last 19 of which were spent in the electric utility and underground infrastructure construction industries. Compher is responsible for cultivating Quanta’s pervasive culture of safety and has created innovative tools and policies that advance safety as one of the company’s core values. Among his numerous contributions to safety at Quanta and across the industry is The Capacity Model™, a unique safety approach that...

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Happy Lineman Appreciation Day to all our fellow linemen out there! 🤝

Being up on the poles in every kind of weather, we know what it takes to keep the world powered and connected. It’s a job not many can do, but we tackle it with pride every day.

Here’s to the hard work, the camaraderie, and the unwavering commitment that defines our craft. Stay safe and keep climbing high! ⚡️

Bill Bocsh is a legend in the trade and the man responsible for why this day exists. In celebration of Lineman Appreciation Day enjoy episode 138 with Bill Bosch!

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