The Void

The Void
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Welcome to The Void. We are a show dedicated to filling the void between being an employee and becoming self-employed, between working for somebody else and working for yourself. We're going to be bringing on some guests that are fairly new into their self-employment journey, but that are in greatly different fields than we're in, so we can dive in and discuss the struggles that they faced and how they overcame those to help inspire and encourage you guys to do it as well

  1. 6D AGO

    Respect for Everyone

    In this episode, Dave and Mitch discuss why it's so important to respect yourself, your employees, your spouse, and how it all ties into your own personal success. TW Job Calculator APPS https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tradewinsconsulting.jobcalculator https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trade-wins-job-calculator/id6744992264?platform=iphone Trade Wins by Trading Content https://www.facebook.com/groups/1309829410166761 If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing! Enjoy the show! If you’d like more insight from Mitch and David, you need to check out Trade Wins. Trade Wins can help you start your business or take your newer business and get it to a very healthy level. For more information about Trade Wins, check out https://www.tradewinsconsulting.com/ FieldPulse is the Official Field Service Management Software of The Void Podcast. Their software is ideal for you and your business. For more information about how FieldPulse can benefit you, check them out here: https://www.fieldpulse.com/features?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=The+Void+/+Trade+Wins+(Mitch+Smedley) January FieldPulse special: To jumpstart the new year, between now and January 31st, if you book a demo with FieldPulse, you'll receive this exclusive partner offer: 20% off on an eligible* annual FieldPulse subscription 50% off Premium Support for your first year with FieldPulse *This offer is open to all new FieldPulse customers that onboard at least 3 users. Act quickly to speak with a FieldPulse team member and lock in this offer by booking your demo here! Empower Payments: Need a better credit card processor? These guys are it http://empowerpayments.com/TheVoid Contact us: askmitch@mitchsmedley.com david@tradewinsconsulting.com mitch@tradewinsconsulting.com

    1h 45m

  2. JAN 9

    Dont Just Take Others Word For It

    In this episode, Dave and Mitch go over why it's so important to pick your head up once in a while. The developments in Minnesota, Maduro, is it all a distraction? Is it true? Stop believing everything you’re “told”. TW Job Calculator APPS https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tradewinsconsulting.jobcalculator https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trade-wins-job-calculator/id6744992264?platform=iphone Trade Wins by Trading Content https://www.facebook.com/groups/1309829410166761 If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing! Enjoy the show! If you’d like more insight from Mitch and David, you need to check out Trade Wins. Trade Wins can help you start your business or take your newer business and get it to a very healthy level. For more information about Trade Wins, check out https://www.tradewinsconsulting.com/ FieldPulse is the Official Field Service Management Software of The Void Podcast. Their software is ideal for you and your business. For more information about how FieldPulse can benefit you, check them out here: https://www.fieldpulse.com/features?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=The+Void+/+Trade+Wins+(Mitch+Smedley) January FieldPulse special: To jumpstart the new year, between now and January 31st, if you book a demo with FieldPulse, you'll receive this exclusive partner offer: 20% off on an eligible* annual FieldPulse subscription 50% off Premium Support for your first year with FieldPulse *This offer is open to all new FieldPulse customers that onboard at least 3 users. Act quickly to speak with a FieldPulse team member and lock in this offer by booking your demo here! Empower Payments: Need a better credit card processor? These guys are it http://empowerpayments.com/TheVoid Contact us: askmitch@mitchsmedley.com david@tradewinsconsulting.com mitch@tradewinsconsulting.com

    1h 15m

  3. JAN 2

    How to Avoid Fraud in your Business

    In this episode, Dave and Mitch talk about why it's so important to stand up for yourself when people try to take advantage of you, your family, or your business. Especially your business. Mitch breaks down a specific issue with his insurance company and how they will try anything to pull one over on you. Then they both discuss how these tactics can de-rail your business and what you should do about it. TW Job Calculator APPS https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tradewinsconsulting.jobcalculator https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trade-wins-job-calculator/id6744992264?platform=iphone Trade Wins by Trading Content https://www.facebook.com/groups/1309829410166761 If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing! Enjoy the show! If you’d like more insight from Mitch and David, you need to check out Trade Wins. Trade Wins can help you start your business or take your newer business and get it to a very healthy level. For more information about Trade Wins, check out https://www.tradewinsconsulting.com/ FieldPulse is the Official Field Service Management Software of The Void Podcast. Their software is ideal for you and your business. For more information about how FieldPulse can benefit you, check them out here: https://www.fieldpulse.com/features?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=The+Void+/+Trade+Wins+(Mitch+Smedley) January FieldPulse special: To jumpstart the new year, between now and January 31st, if you book a demo with FieldPulse, you'll receive this exclusive partner offer: 20% off on an eligible* annual FieldPulse subscription 50% off Premium Support for your first year with FieldPulse *This offer is open to all new FieldPulse customers that onboard at least 3 users. Act quickly to speak with a FieldPulse team member and lock in this offer by booking your demo here! Empower Payments: Need a better credit card processor? These guys are it http://empowerpayments.com/TheVoid Contact us: askmitch@mitchsmedley.com david@tradewinsconsulting.com mitch@tradewinsconsulting.com

    1h 31m

  4. 12/26/2025

    Staying Motivated

    In this episode, Dave and Mitch talk about why it's so hard sometimes to stay motivated when things are going well. More importantly, how to make yourself stay focused and energetic. It definitely can be a learned skill. How do we TW Job Calculator APPS https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tradewinsconsulting.jobcalculator https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trade-wins-job-calculator/id6744992264?platform=iphone Trade Wins by Trading Content https://www.facebook.com/groups/1309829410166761 If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing! Enjoy the show! If you’d like more insight from Mitch and David, you need to check out Trade Wins. Trade Wins can help you start your business or take your newer business and get it to a very healthy level. For more information about Trade Wins, check out https://www.tradewinsconsulting.com/ FieldPulse is the Official Field Service Management Software of The Void Podcast. Their software is ideal for you and your business. For more information about how FieldPulse can benefit you, check them out here: https://www.fieldpulse.com/features?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=The+Void+/+Trade+Wins+(Mitch+Smedley) Empower Payments: Need a better credit card processor? These guys are it http://empowerpayments.com/TheVoid Contact us: askmitch@mitchsmedley.com david@tradewinsconsulting.com mitch@tradewinsconsulting.com

    1h 39m

  5. 12/19/2025

    Stealing Customers

    In this episode, Mitch and David discuss a listener's question about him being accused of stealing customers from his previous employer. Funny it's a family business too. When is it OK, why it’s OK sometimes and the pitfalls associated with it. TW Job Calculator APPS https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tradewinsconsulting.jobcalculator https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trade-wins-job-calculator/id6744992264?platform=iphone Trade Wins by Trading Content https://www.facebook.com/groups/1309829410166761 If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing! Enjoy the show! If you’d like more insight from Mitch and David, you need to check out Trade Wins. Trade Wins can help you start your business or take your newer business and get it to a very healthy level. For more information about Trade Wins, check out https://www.tradewinsconsulting.com/ FieldPulse is the Official Field Service Management Software of The Void Podcast. Their software is ideal for you and your business. For more information about how FieldPulse can benefit you, check them out here: https://www.fieldpulse.com/book-demo?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=TheVoid/TradeWins Need a better credit card processor? These guys are it http://empowerpayments.com/TheVoid Contact us: askmitch@mitchsmedley.com david@tradewinsconsulting.com mitch@tradewinsconsulting.com

    1h 25m

  6. 12/12/2025

    A.I. Ramifications

    In this episode, Mitch and David discuss what AI will actually look like when it comes for trades jobs, and how to be out in front. How does it affect humanity? What to do as a trades based business. You can overcome it. TW Job Calculator APPS https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tradewinsconsulting.jobcalculator https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trade-wins-job-calculator/id6744992264?platform=iphone Trade Wins by Trading Content https://www.facebook.com/groups/1309829410166761 If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing! Enjoy the show! If you’d like more insight from Mitch and David, you need to check out Trade Wins. Trade Wins can help you start your business or take your newer business and get it to a very healthy level. For more information about Trade Wins, check out https://www.tradewinsconsulting.com/ FieldPulse is the Official Field Service Management Software of The Void Podcast. Their software is ideal for you and your business. For more information about how FieldPulse can benefit you, check them out here: https://www.fieldpulse.com/book-demo?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=TheVoid/TradeWins Need a better credit card processor? These guys are it http://empowerpayments.com/TheVoid Contact us: askmitch@mitchsmedley.com david@tradewinsconsulting.com mitch@tradewinsconsulting.com

    1h 38m

  7. 12/05/2025

    Business Accountability

    In this episode, Mitch and David discuss why holding yourself accountable above everyone else is so important. How it can help you grow in all aspects of your personal and business life. TW Job Calculator APPS https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tradewinsconsulting.jobcalculator https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trade-wins-job-calculator/id6744992264?platform=iphone Trade Wins by Trading Content https://www.facebook.com/groups/1309829410166761 If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing! Enjoy the show! If you’d like more insight from Mitch and David, you need to check out Trade Wins. Trade Wins can help you start your business or take your newer business and get it to a very healthy level. For more information about Trade Wins, check out https://www.tradewinsconsulting.com/ FieldPulse is the Official Field Service Management Software of The Void Podcast. Their software is ideal for you and your business. For more information about how FieldPulse can benefit you, check them out here: https://www.fieldpulse.com/book-demo?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=TheVoid/TradeWins Need a better credit card processor? These guys are it http://empowerpayments.com/TheVoid Contact us: askmitch@mitchsmedley.com david@tradewinsconsulting.com mitch@tradewinsconsulting.com

    1h 30m

  8. 11/28/2025

    Problem Solving 101

    In this episode, Mitch and David discuss why being a good problem solver is essential to running a growing business. How to spot problems before they become bigger issues, how to develop problem solving skills, and how to avoid the pitfalls of putting things off until they become much bigger problems . TW Job Calculator APPS https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tradewinsconsulting.jobcalculator https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trade-wins-job-calculator/id6744992264?platform=iphone Trade Wins by Trading Content https://www.facebook.com/groups/1309829410166761 If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing! Enjoy the show! If you’d like more insight from Mitch and David, you need to check out Trade Wins. Trade Wins can help you start your business or take your newer business and get it to a very healthy level. For more information about Trade Wins, check out https://www.tradewinsconsulting.com/ FieldPulse is the Official Field Service Management Software of The Void Podcast. Their software is ideal for you and your business. For more information about how FieldPulse can benefit you, check them out here: https://www.fieldpulse.com/book-demo?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=TheVoid/TradeWins Need a better credit card processor? These guys are it http://empowerpayments.com/TheVoid Contact us: askmitch@mitchsmedley.com david@tradewinsconsulting.com mitch@tradewinsconsulting.com

    1h 28m
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Welcome to The Void. We are a show dedicated to filling the void between being an employee and becoming self-employed, between working for somebody else and working for yourself. We're going to be bringing on some guests that are fairly new into their self-employment journey, but that are in greatly different fields than we're in, so we can dive in and discuss the struggles that they faced and how they overcame those to help inspire and encourage you guys to do it as well

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  • Creator
    The Void
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    227
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022 The Void
  • Show Website
    The Void

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