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TradeTalks: Unlocking the Experience

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Trade Talks: Unlocking The Experience is a weekly look at the leaders that have helped make The Experience what it is today. Featuring detailed interviews with past, present, and future speakers, exhibitors, and attendees of The Experience. What is their back story? Why did they get into our industry? And of course, what led them all to converge at these amazing events? Please join us and find out!

Featured Guests include:
• Chuck Violand
• Barry Costa
• Kevin and Annissa Coy
• Andrea Hanson
• Michael Pinto
• Shawn Bisallion
• David Hart
• Lisa Wagner
...and more!

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David Hart
January 18, 2024
26:03
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The Experience and working for another company vs. self-employment

In this episode of Trade Talks: Unlocking The Experience, R&R publisher Mike Balzano chats with RamAir International Founder and CEO David Hart. We gain both personal and professional knowledge about David from his military service to his start and distinguished career in the restoration industry, and why you need to immediately act on those hunches you have. And of course, we learn about David’s extensive presence in multiple Experience Events, mainly David’s contribution as an exhibitor over the past few years.

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Mandy Rewis
August 27, 2025
34:12
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From Answering Calls to Problem Solving and Making a Difference

On TradeTalks: Unlocking The Experience, Mandy Rewis of JOC Analytics reveals how data, purpose and passion drive success in the restoration industry. Plus, she shares how skydiving helped her conquer her fear of heights.

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Klark Brown
August 20, 2025
43:52
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From Dry-Cleaning to Disaster Preparedness and Beyond

Klark Brown joins TradeTalks to share his journey, restoration wisdom and why connection drives success.

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Mark Violand
August 13, 2025
19:03
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From Carpet Cleaning to Building a Family Legacy

Mark Violand joins TradeTalks: Unlocking The Experience and shares his journey in the industry, family legacy and his insights from his 44 years of experience.

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Jorge Villalobos
August 6, 2025
16:53
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From Banking to Founding his Own Business

Jorge Villalobos joins TradeTalks to share his restoration journey, The Experience’s impact and the importance of Spanish sessions in the industry.

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David Hodge
July 31, 2025
33:04
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From Student to Instructor to Presenter

David Hodge shares his path to the restoration industry, his upcoming session at The Experience Convention and Trade Show and a fun GCU Alumni surprise with Kayla McGowan.

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Lane Larsen and Paul Silliman
July 24, 2025
33:08
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From Contractor to Entrepreneurship in Technology and Beyond

On this episode of TradeTalks: Unlocking The Experience, Clean Claims leadership Lane Larsen and Paul Silliman share their paths to the restoration industry and what drives their technology-forward mission. 

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