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The Line

Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades. Showcasing men and women by sharing their stories and experiences. Our guests range from CEOs of 100 million-dollar businesses to a 21-year-old fabricator/welder. By sharing their experiences we aim to inspire the next generation of boys and girls hoping to break the generational miseducation surrounding the trades as an option. The Line is produced by Blackline whose mission is to continue to lift the view of the skilled

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01:14:32

The Plan Ft. Garret Barbush Ep. 125

The Line ·

2026/03/09

What happens when a company actually has a plan—not just to win work, but to change an industry? In this episode of The Line, I sit down with Garret Barbush of Warfel Construction. As he walked me through their strategic plan, one thing became clear: They’re not just building projects. They’re building a culture. At Blackline, we talk a lot about elevating the view of the skilled trades. Listening to Garret describe the investment they’re making in people and in their organization, I realized

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00:27:12

Energizing America Ft. Shane Stolp Ep. 124

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2026/03/02

In this episode of The Line, I sit down with Shane Stolp, CEO of Wescom, Inc., and host of the Energizing America Podcast.We talk about how we attract new talent to the trades — and the real opportunities that exist. The trades aren’t a dead end. They’re a launching point. The skills learned in the field can transfer into leadership, ownership, entrepreneurship, and countless other paths. In this conversation, Shane shares real wisdom — about his company, their success, and the broader opportunity

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00:24:32

Trademark Ft. Joshua Mellott Ep. 123

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2026/02/23

The definition of the word trademark is simple. It’s a symbol that identifies a company, a product, or a body of work. But at its origin in America, a trademark was something even more personal. It was your mark. It was how you gave your word. It was how you signed a contract, how you did business, how blacksmiths, stonemasons, and silversmiths marked their work so people knew exactly who stood behind it. I’ve always found that interesting. If you ever work with someone who doesn’t want to mark

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00:44:38

The Nursery Ft. Chris Maharg Ep. 122

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2026/02/16

This one was cold. As I write this post, I can still feel it.I sat down in the snow on a project with Christopher Maharg , Vice President of Legacy Electrical Services Inc. We were out there while his teams worked behind us to complete the project on time and under budget—words clients absolutely love to hear.We talked about what’s needed in the trades and how his company sometimes feels called to provide a kind of nursery—a place where people can learn, where it’s okay not to have it all figured

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00:51:01

Holding The Line Ft. Dan Garcia Ep. 121

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2026/02/09

The Line… it’s quite an interesting term.Sometimes it means a podcast where two men sit and have an honest conversation.Sometimes it’s a line in the sand—things you’re not willing to cross.Sometimes it’s a line on the battlefield, like Gettysburg, where men stood firm and held the line, refusing to let it be crossed.In this conversation, Dan Garcia and I are sitting in a farmhouse on the battlefield of Gettysburg as he steps up to the line with me on a podcast about the skilled trades. He shares his

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00:53:04

Strong Like Iron Ft. Larry Sisco Ep. 120

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2026/02/02

If you don’t want to micromanage, the simple answer is this: don’t. Because if you’re going to do it anyway, you might as well have done it yourself. In this conversation with Laurence Sisco of IronStrong Metal Fabrication , we talk about what it really means to build teams—and to build businesses that are strong. Not perfect, but strong. The kind of strength that comes from working through failure, not avoiding it, and using those moments to build people up.As our businesses grow—and as we age in

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00:34:59

The Backyard Ft. Keaton Turner, Thomas Haun, Ryan...

The Line ·

2026/01/26

The Backyard is the final episode in our four-part series with Better In Our Back Yard—and it brings the conversation home.In this episode, we hear from members of the organization, as well as from Ryan Sistad , who leads Better In Our Backyard and serves as the primary leadership voice in this conversation. Ryan shares what he hopes people take away from being part of this work, and why the organization exists—to bring real value to its members and to advocate for something larger than any one

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00:33:00

The Bedrock Ft. Jon Cherry Stephen Donohue & J.T....

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2026/01/19

The Bedrock is where the resources sit—and what everything above it is built on. It’s what we build with, and ultimately, what determines the strength and longevity of what we leave behind.In this episode, we bring together conversations with Jon Cherry , Stephen Donohue , and J.T. Starzeki —leaders who are focused on the bedrock of America and the responsibility that comes with stewarding its resources. They speak candidly about where we need to be more intentional, how we need to change the way we

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00:35:36

The Ground Ft. Jessica Johnson Ep. 117

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2026/01/12

The Ground is the second episode in our four-part series with Better In Our Back Yard , as we continue reflecting on 250 years of building in the United States of America during the opening weeks of January 2026.In this episode, Jessica Johnson , Vice President of Talon Metals Corp. , walks through an important distinction—preservation versus conservation—and why that difference matters. She speaks honestly about the reality that simply by living and breathing, we are using the ground every single

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00:36:47

The Dirt Ft. Mike Heatwole Ep. 116

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2026/01/05

For 250 years, this country has been built by men and women willing to step up to the line—willing to walk on the dirt, stand on the ground, and do the work that begins at the bedrock. Long before headlines and soundbites, there was responsibility. There was stewardship. There was an understanding that what lies beneath our feet matters, because it supports everything above it—our communities, our economy, and our way of life.As we enter the first four weeks of January 2026, Blackline—in partnership

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00:43:02

Trade Therapy Ft. Dave "Dozer Dave" Turin Ep. 115

The Line ·

2025/12/29

Dave is familiar to audiences through shows like Gold Rush, but what stood out most in this conversation had nothing to do with television. It was his perspective on work. On the trades. And on what happens when a person is given the dignity, responsibility, and opportunity to build something with their hands.Dave talks openly about how the trades can be therapy. How work itself can be a pathway through hardship—helping people process difficult seasons, regain confidence, and even escape abusive or

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01:07:52

2025 Highlights Ep. 114

The Line ·

2025/12/25

As we look back on 2025, we’re reminded just how meaningful this year has been.Through our podcasts, we’ve had the privilege of sitting down for some truly powerful conversations — stories of leadership, grit, failure, growth, and conviction. These weren’t just interviews; they were moments that reminded us why this work matters.At Blackline, we exist because of the men and women who show up every day to build — the infrastructure, the systems, the companies, and ultimately the world we all live in

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00:51:42

The Gift of Leadership Ft. Wally Adamchik Ep. 113

The Line ·

2025/12/22

Merry Christmas. As Christmas approaches, and as we drop our podcasts every Monday here at Blackline LTD , our team wanted to give our listeners a gift, the gift of leadership. We sat down with Wally Adamchik CMC, CSP, MBA on the battlefields of Gettysburg to talk about what leadership really is, how you attain it, how you keep it, and how you build it.It is truly one of the most powerful locations we’ve recorded in so far, and standing there, it’s impossible not to think about the men and women who

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00:59:39

Joshua Steps Up To The Line With Lou Perez of Lumber...

The Line ·

2025/12/15

Lou brings a rare perspective—rooted in the blue-collar world and shaped by time spent doing the work himself, from carpentry to self-performing in the field. Through that experience, he saw a gap in the industry: technology that actually serves the trades and helps companies operate more effectively.In this conversation, Lou unpacks the why behind Lumber—how it was built to support the men and women who do the work by improving how teams manage resources, finances, and certified payroll without

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00:29:55

Delivering Value Ft. Ryan Sistad and Lisa Bodine Ep. 111

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2025/12/08

In this episode of The Line, Joshua D. Mellott sits down with Ryan and Lisa from Better In Our Back Yard at their inaugural Better In Our Backyard Mining & Energy Expo. They talk about the importance of this industry and the people who make it work. Ryan Sistad breaks down what can happen when you don’t let your concerns hold you back—why being intentional matters, why choosing to make an impact matters, and why doing something that genuinely makes our world a better place benefits you, me, and

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00:28:16

Who is Blackline? Ep. 110

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2025/12/02

What do you do?It’s a question we get a lot at Blackline. How do you do it? Why do you do it?In this episode, I sit down with you—the listener, the one asking the questions—and we talk about exactly that. We talk about what we do at Blackline, why we do it, and where we’re headed.At the core of the Lifting the View of the Skilled Trades is one simple mission: communicate the value of the men and women who do the work.We are so appreciative of the lives we get to live and the comfort we live them in,

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01:14:06

Thankful Ft. Tyler Hollinger Ep. 109

The Line ·

2025/11/24

This week on The Line, we sit down with Sylvan Brandt Antique Flooring, a company committed to lifting the view of the skilled trades by reviving the work of tradesmen past and giving old craftsmanship a brand-new life. Sylvan Brandt has built its legacy on seeking out old wood and restoring its story—transforming barn siding from century-old farms and reclaimed beams into premium flooring now found in lofts from New York City to California. Every board carries scars, marks, and character that

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00:45:54

A Blue Collar Conversation Ft. Blue Collar Bobby Ep. 108

The Line ·

2025/11/17

In this episode of The Line, we sit down with Blue Collar Bobby, a sprinkler fitter who was “voluntold” into the trade and decided to turn that opportunity into something bigger. Not only did he learn the work, he became one of the most influential voices in the fire-protection community. Through Instagram and his platform, The Dope and Tape Show, he has committed time, energy, and resources to telling the real stories of the men and women in his trade. Bobby shares what the sprinkler industry

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00:41:41

Add a Zero Ft. Joe Lord Ep. 107

The Line ·

2025/11/10

Last month, we had the opportunity to take part in the inaugural BIOBY Mining and Energy Expo — surrounded by some of the sharpest minds in mining, energy, and environmental innovation. These are people who not only understand the systems that power our world, but who genuinely care about the people working within them. You can feel their passion — it’s in the way they talk about their work, their teams, and their impact. While at the event, I sat down with Joe Lord of Turner Staffing Group for a

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00:56:03

Testicular Fortitude Ft. Justin Holmberg Ep. 106

The Line ·

2025/11/03

🎙️ The Line Podcast — Presented by Blackline LTD In this episode, we sit down with Justin Holmberg of Five Forty Build, a heavy civil contractor based in Virginia.We talk about what it means to be passionate about your work, to build something that lasts, and to pursue excellence in the trades and the industry at large.Our conversation dives into AI, job security, and the future of the skilled workforce, and Justin shares pieces of his own story — how he got started, how Five Forty Build came to

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