First Due Entrepreneurs

Ryan Ballard
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First Due Entrepreneurs is a podcast that brings on guests that are active or retired first responders and who also own/run a business. Your host, Ryan Ballard, is a firefighter and entrepreneur himself. He will go over the successes and difficulties first responders face while running a business at the same time. Ryan encourages First Due Entrepreneurs’ guests to showcase their businesses and talk through any issues they have encountered. We let our guests share on the subjects they’re well-known for.

  1. Justin Frank - Easy Street Equity

    15/03/2023

    Justin Frank - Easy Street Equity

    In today's episode, we are talking with Justin Frank. Justin is a firefighter/paramedic in Washington State. He also owns and operates Easy Street Equity. Justin has a wealth of knowledge in the fitness and health field as well! We had a great conversation on health, fitness, and his business with real estate investing. Justin brings up a great tip about joining mastermind groups and/or mentorship programs as an entreprenuer. Tune in for an awesome conversation! Connect with him on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-frank81/      https://easystreetequity.com/       https://www.instagram.com/jmaurice81/

    57 min
  2. Joe Cummings - International mounted patrol

    01/03/2023

    Joe Cummings - International mounted patrol

    In today's episode, we are talking with Joe Cummings. Joe is a 38-year veteran of law enforcement. Joe is our first Law Enforcement Officer on the show! Joe talks about his time organizing the mounted patrol unit at his department. He has always had a love for horses and riding which led him to develop this unit. Joe had the idea a little over a year ago to start a business training others on mounted patrol units and other class offerings. Tune in for a great conversation! Connect with him on:https://internationalmounted.com/                        https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-cummings-7225754a/

    44 min
  3. Episode Recap

    08/02/2023

    Episode Recap

    In today's episode we are talking about the first 15 episodes! We would like to do a recap on the previous 15 guests and my thoughts on the show. Thank you all for your support thus far!

    24 min
  4. Chris Major - C & C Training and Consulting

    25/01/2023

    Chris Major - C & C Training and Consulting

    In today's episode, we are talking with Chris Major. Chris is a retired Battalion Chief from the South Metro Fire Department. Chris has always had multiple jobs throughout his career. After retirement, he started a business called C&C Training and Consulting. Chris is using his 30+ years in the fire service as inspiration for the decision to start his business. He talks about the breathing air program he implemented at his department that he has since turned into his business.

    1hr 5min
  5. Brian Oftedal - Priority 1 Consulting

    11/01/2023

    Brian Oftedal - Priority 1 Consulting

    On today's episode, we are talking with Brian Oftedal. Brian is a Captain with the Oakland Fire Department. Brian has over 25 years of experience in the fire service. His time and experience led him to start his business Priority One Consulting. Brian provides consulting, training, and mentors candidates pursuing civil service careers in emergency services. We talk about Brian's career to date and how that helped him start the business he is running today. Connect with him on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-oftedal-20492b50/                      https://www.instagram.com/brianoftedal/

    58 min
  6. Mike Romo - PHP Agency

    28/12/2022

    Mike Romo - PHP Agency

    On today's episode we are talking with Mike Romo. Mike owns a PHP Agency location who offers financial services like life insurance. Mike talks about his start in the fire service and his ensuing career that led him to where he is today. He also talks about leadership styles. He loves the servant leadership style, as do I! Tune in for a great conversation about Mike's story! Connect with him on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-romo-029b863b/                 https://www.instagram.com/mikeromo.php/

    1 hr
  7. Jason Sussdorf - Swamp Fox Tactics

    14/12/2022

    Jason Sussdorf - Swamp Fox Tactics

    Jason owns Swamp Fox Tactics. He is also a career firefighter in California. Jason dives into his past and how thats shaped his adult life. He doesn't leave a stone unturned in his story. We touched on his martial arts background, his father as a role model, his military service, and more! Check out this episode for a great story! Connect with him on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-sussdorf-a18530a9/      https://swampfoxtactics.com/

    1hr 16min
  8. Roy Smalley - Roy Smalley Fitness

    30/11/2022

    Roy Smalley - Roy Smalley Fitness

    On today's episode we are talking with Roy Smalley. Roy owns and operates Roy Smalley Fitness where he offers personal and group training. Roy also works part time at his local fire department. Roy had a radical health transformation years ago that set him on a new path. He also shares his experience fostering and adopting children. Roy has an uplifting story to tell! Connect with Roy on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roysmalley/                            https://roysmalley.bio.link

    37 min
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About

First Due Entrepreneurs is a podcast that brings on guests that are active or retired first responders and who also own/run a business. Your host, Ryan Ballard, is a firefighter and entrepreneur himself. He will go over the successes and difficulties first responders face while running a business at the same time. Ryan encourages First Due Entrepreneurs’ guests to showcase their businesses and talk through any issues they have encountered. We let our guests share on the subjects they’re well-known for.

Information

  • Creator
    Ryan Ballard
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © FirstDueEntrepreneurs
  • Show Website
    First Due Entrepreneurs