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Author: Ben Wall

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Blue Collar Coffee Talk (B.C.C.T) is a podcast for extraordinary EXTRA ordinary hard working people. Covering anything from current events to details of the blue collar industry in an interview style setting. Nothing but fun, non-scripted conversations with an educational twist!
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Kyle Calhoun, Nate Gross, Ben Reina and myself welcome a new adventure. We talk about what has been going on the past couple months and discuss what is to come. BCCT is here to stay with a different look and slightly different content. Cheers to all our listeners and we look forward to providing more entertainment in the near future. 
Enjoy this special episode with "Deddy Ford" aka Ford Wall aka my Dad, Nate and myself. We dive into a quick bio and have a little fun along the way. Look forward to getting Ford back on the podcast because there is just too much to talk about with him. Enjoy! 
Great Part 2 episode with Nick Merten and Kevin Smith of Franklin Equipment. Had a blast chatting with these two individuals about their lives and the hard work they do every day! I felt like the conversation could have gone on for days. I even forgot to ask some of my additional questions. Ether way, enjoy! 
Enjoy Part 1 short episode with guest Nick Merten and Kevin Smith. Both hard working, talented and experienced individuals who work hard and have fun doing it. They talk about their work ethic and how they grew up along with some other great conversation about their lives 
In this episode we have Kyle Calhoun drop in and chat with Nate and myself. We discuss an array of information but most importantly, what we do to get motivated and how you can get out of a funk. Success has many meanings to most people, so enjoy! 
It has been almost two months and that is two months too long!!! However, Nate, Tay and myself bring just some good old fashion conversation back to BCCT! Enjoy 
In this episode I get the opportunity to speak with Tony Kuhaupt, professional truck driver for Franklin Equipment out of our Oshkosh, WI location. We also have a guest appearance from the one and only Kyle Calhoun!!! We talk with Tony about what it means and takes to be a dedicated semi truck driver in the world today! 
Brittini McDonald, Support Specialist with Franklin Equipment and Corey Muncy (Safety & Training Director) join me on BCCT to discuss their journey in the industry and we talk about their lives and much more. We had a recent guest appear as well to join in on the convo. 
We get Joey Shoemaker back on along with Colin Williamson and talk Career with them. Have some fun with new questions and music. We recorded this episode at the Carmel, IN location. 
In this episode we talk to some of the great TEAM @ Franklin Equipment in Carmel, Indiana. Brad (Store Manager), Sean (Rental Associate), Joey (Equipment Associate) and Micheal McQueen (Rental/Retail Sales Rep) share their experiences, stories and getting through challenges. Getting to know the great people is what it is all about in a successful company. 
In this episode we chat with Taylor Hoppe (Sales Rep) and Brad Clinkingbeard (Sales Rep) about their adventures in becoming who they are today! Great stories and takes on motivation from both of these fine people. Taylor who is energetic, positive and hard working along with Brad's experience and work ethic, this makes a great episode for understanding what it takes to be successful. 
In this very special episode I share with you something near and dear to my heart. My Great Grandfather EJ Ford doing his 1977 rendition of a podcast about his story and life. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 
Nik Fleishfresser, National Account Manager for Hy-Brid Lifts, joins us on this episode to talk about taking ownership. In a world full of commodities you have to be creative/different to really be successful. Of course with everything going on this year, successful people will adapt and change things up to stay on the path of their goals.  
In this special episode, we are joined by two veterans of America's Armed Forces, Marshall Garcia (Marine Corps) & Nick Brown (Army). Marshall and Nick tell us about themselves and briefly talk about their time in service. We thank all of have served and who continue to serve today. HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY 
In this exciting episode, Troy Gabriel, CEO of Franklin Equipment talks about the past, present and future of Franklin Equipment. He shares his unique story on how they came to be the owners of a 20+ location, successful equipment rental business in this exciting market. Troy also talks about the effects of COVID-19 for this industry and the business. And of course we have a little fun chatting about his life.  
In this episode owner of the Highlands Sportsman Club and SoLu Winery, TJ Sommer, chats with us about his life, business and customer retention as it relates to sales. TJ has a lot of wonderful stories that could not be shoved into one episode so we will have to get him back on for more, ENJOY!! 
In this episode, we talk to Ryan Hasty (Store Manager Racine) and Matt McMahon (Store Manager Oshkosh). we go through their career pathway as they grew into leaders and how they managed tough times/challenges. We also have a little good ole fashion conversation about their lives and of course living in the North. 
We were so glad to have Cabe Wall, Automation and Control Specialist for a Major US Energy Company in the Gulf a Mexico. He just so happens to be my family, but has been in the Blue Collar Industry his entire career and even his life. He is a good ole country boy from Mississippi with a heart of gold! Cant wait to have him on again to dive further into his industry and life. 
In this episode we chat with Sean Cullen, Business Developer for JP Cullen & Sons about his pathway to success. He tells us how he went from growing up in Jainsville, WI to playing College football at Oregon to Boston working his butt off and much more. He brings an unbelievable perspective on successful practices and getting through these difficult times. And of course we have a little fun as always and Sean shares some passions and hunting stories. 
In this unscripted "phone-in" episode, we talk with the one and only Gary Barber about his extraordinary life in the industry. They call him CHIEF, and his hard work and dedication to his work/life/career prove his nickname to be a perfect fit!   
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