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Home » Multimedia » Podcasts » TradeTalks: Unlocking the Experience » Entrepreneurship, Growth and Staying Grounded

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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Michael Villones
June 26, 2026
14:46
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Entrepreneurship, Growth and Staying Grounded

On this episode of TradeTalks: Unlocking The Experience, Michael Villones shares how his business grew from one man and a truck to over 30 trucks and a successful cleaning and restoration business, and why staying connected to your foundation is the key to success.

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Andre Zwanenburg
June 18, 2026
16:23
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Asbestos, Education, and Coffee Roasting

Andre Zwanenburg of The Asbestos Institute chats about asbestos education, environmental safety, regulations, and his upcoming session at the Experience on September 10, 2026.

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Emily Dodds
June 11, 2026
10:51
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Using Science, Critical Thinking, and Care in Cleaning & Restoration

Emily Dodds of Immaculate Collective chats about material science, education, her upcoming session at The Experience in Las Vegas on September 11, and critical thinking.

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Robbie Bradshaw
June 4, 2026
15:05
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Advocacy, Bourbon, and Breaking Industry Myths

Robbie Bradshaw of the IICRC discusses industry leadership, advocacy, music, and his upcoming session at The Experience Convention in Las Vegas, NV September 10, 2026.

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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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