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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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00:46:14

Red Wing shoes Ft Dan Woodard & Miranda Johnson Ep.160

The Line ·

2026/10/05

This week on The Line, I sit down with the owner and team at Red Wing Store 705 in Bloomington, Minnesota, to talk about more than just boots.We get into the history of Red Wing, the style and craftsmanship behind the brand, what it means to be part of an organization with that kind of legacy, and the people who carry that story forward every day.For me, this one is personal. I’ve been wearing Red Wings for nearly 30 years. They’ve been there through job sites, long days, hard work, and a career

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00:14:47

(The Reflection Field Notes Issue 11) The Line Ep.159

The Line ·

2026/10/01

Growth changes things. Pressure changes things. Leadership changes things. But somewhere along the way, we have to stop looking at what’s next long enough to look back and ask ourselves: Who am I becoming?In this Field Notes, I talk about growth, leadership, culture, and the importance of being willing to face the reflection—and do something about what we see.--------------------------WHERE TO WATCH:Spotify ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple

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01:01:43

Roles of Leadership Ft Ryan Groff Ep.158

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2026/09/28

Today I sit down with Ryan Groff, Chief Strategy Officer here at Blackline.Ryan has spent his career leading people—from managing teams on the job site to managing companies. In this conversation, we dig into the strategy behind building a culture where people understand what a career actually looks like.There are levels. There are roles. There are credentials. And then there is leadership.Those things are connected, but they aren’t the same.As leaders, part of our responsibility is helping our

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00:14:02

(The Personality Field Notes Issue 10) The Line Ep.157

The Line ·

2026/09/25

FIELD NOTES 010: THE PERSONALITYSometimes the thing that destroys a project has nothing to do with the work. You can have the right people, the right equipment, and the right experience, but the wrong personalities can change everything. In this Field Note, we look at ego, blame, accountability, and the personality patterns that can quietly tear a team and a project apart.--------------------------WHERE TO WATCH:Spotify ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple

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00:20:06

(The Mirror Field Notes Issue 9) The Line Ep.156

The Line ·

2026/09/24

FIELD NOTES 009: THE MIRRORIt’s easy to recognize arrogance, selfishness, and a lack of accountability in everyone else. It’s a lot harder to see it in ourselves. In this Field Note, we look at responsibility, ego, empathy, and the importance of regularly looking in the mirror to ask one difficult question: Who am I becoming?

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01:05:23

Locked In Ft Josh Moser Ep.155

The Line ·

2026/09/14

In this episode of The Line, Joshua Mellott of Blackline sits down with Josh Moser of Moser Roofing Solutions to talk about what it means to be LOCKED IN.It’s a phrase Josh’s kids use, but it has become a powerful way to describe the focus, commitment, and intention it takes to build something that lasts.They dig into the origins of Moser Roofing, where Josh came from, the lessons learned along the way, and what it takes to build a strong culture around people. The conversation also looks ahead at

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00:58:48

GROUND ZERO Ft Andrew brown Ep.154

The Line ·

2026/09/11

THE LINE | GROUND ZEROThis is a first for us here at Blackline. Today, we’re re-sharing a previous episode of The Line because we believe this story and these words are worth hearing again.Twenty-five years ago today, on September 11, 2001, the United States of America was attacked.We should never be surprised that there are those who seek to attack liberty and freedom. Throughout our country’s history, both have had to be defended, protected, and fought for.And when our country has needed people to

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00:13:31

(The Impact Field Notes Issue 8) The Line Ep.153

The Line ·

2026/09/10

--------------------------WHERE TO WATCH:Spotify ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...-------------------------FOLLOW JOSH:X: https://x.com/Joshuadmellott⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... / joshuadmellott LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ucc11qg6hxwp7tmvmr_sv7vg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --------------------------FOLLOW BLACKLINE: @blacklineltdInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / blacklinelt. .Facebook:

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00:19:37

The Call Field Notes Issue 7) The Line Ep.152

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2026/09/03

What is the purpose behind what you do?This week’s Field Notes, The Call, is about finding fulfillment in the work we do by understanding the purpose behind it. It’s about recognizing that our work is more than a job, a title, or a paycheck. There is a reason behind the work, the people we serve, and the way we lead.Sometimes fulfillment starts with understanding why we do what we do.Lessons Learned Through Experience. Shared From Those Who Are in the Field.--------------------------WHERE TO

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00:43:48

The People Ft Dan Hammarberg Ep.151

The Line ·

2026/08/31

This week on The Line, I step up to the line with Dan Hammarberg of Westfield Egg Farm and the Westfield Group.Dan shares his perspective on culture, leadership, and what it really means to care for the people who do the work. We talk about knowing your team, understanding what they’re carrying, and creating opportunities for people to grow through intentional leadership development.We also get behind the scenes of an organization that has spent decades supporting small farms and helping bring their

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00:27:59

(The Grind Field Notes Issue 6) The Line Ep.150

The Line ·

2026/08/27

In this week’s Blackline Field Notes: The Grind, we talk about the reality of hard work, fatigue, and what happens when the grind goes on too long.There are times when the work simply has to get done. But as leaders, we have a responsibility to understand what we’re asking our teams to carry. Leadership isn’t just about pushing people through the work. It’s about helping them carry what they need to carry—and making sure we’re not adding weight they were never meant to bear.The Grind is a field note

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00:20:44

Beyond Technology Ft KP Reddy Ep.149

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2026/08/24

What does the future look like when construction, technology, and the people who do the work come together?From the top of the NASDAQ Tower in Times Square, Joshua D. Mellott sits down with KP Reddy, Founder and CEO of Zero RFI, for a conversation that goes far beyond technology.They talk about AI and where technology is taking the construction industry, but the conversation quickly moves into something bigger: leadership, parenting, mentorship, hardship, and our responsibility to prepare the next

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00:13:22

(The Experience Field Notes Issue 5) The Line Ep.148

The Line ·

2026/08/20

In this Field Notes episode, Joshua Mellott explores The Experience and why great customer service in the skilled trades is about more than simply doing good work. It’s about being intentional with how clients experience you, especially when things get difficult. Strong character, clear communication, and genuine care can turn a project into a relationship and a client into a long-term partner.Lessons Learned Through Experience. Shared From Those Who Are in the Field.--------------------------WHERE

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00:15:50

(Why Great Contractors Document Everything Field...

The Line ·

2026/08/19

Great contractors don’t document just to check a box. They document with intention.In this issue of Blackline Field Notes, we break down why accurate documentation protects the contractor, the client, the project, and the people doing the work.Lessons Learned Through Experience. Shared for Those in the Field.--------------------------WHERE TO WATCH:Spotify ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...-------------------------FOLLOW

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00:21:32

Building the Future of Finance in Construction Ft Lou...

The Line ·

2026/08/17

They’re contractors building systems for contractors.Lou shares how their experience in the industry is shaping the technology they’re developing and why understanding the men and women who actually use these systems matters.At Blackline, we say For Trades. By Trades. That same philosophy runs through what Lumber is building: listen to the people doing the work, understand the problems they face, and build solutions that make sense in the real world.Joshua and Lou talk about Lumber’s growth,

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01:25:57

No Ft David Hawthorne Ep.147

The Line ·

2026/08/10

What if one of the most important words in business is also one of the hardest to say?This week, David Hawthorne of Hawthorne Electric steps up to the line with Joshua Mellott of Blackline to share nearly 80 years of lessons learned in business and in life.Dave reflects on the word he wishes he had used more often, what it truly means to think and live like an owner, and why refusing to quit is only part of the equation. The other part is refusing to be the same tomorrow as you are today.From the

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00:23:43

(The Cost of Silence On Job Site Field Notes Issue.3)...

The Line ·

2026/08/06

Blackline Field Notes – Issue 003: The Cost of SilenceWhat does silence really cost on the job site?In this week’s episode of Blackline Field Notes, Joshua shares one of the most expensive lessons of his career. He explores the difference between being a nice guy and being a good man, and why avoiding hard conversations often creates bigger problems than having them.Healthy conversations protect projects, preserve profits, strengthen relationships, and demonstrate genuine honor and respect for the

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00:38:08

The Cost Ft Chris Maharg & Austin Kessler Ep.146

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2026/08/03

What does it take to build the next generation of skilled tradesmen?In this episode of The Line, Joshua D. Mellott sits down with the leadership team from the Blackline Institute to talk about apprenticeship, mentorship, and the responsibility of investing in people. As a new year of apprenticeship begins in Pennsylvania, the conversation explores why training is more than teaching a trade—it’s about passing on a culture, developing leaders, and preparing men and women for long, meaningful

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00:24:44

(Reputation is Built Before The Bid Field Notes...

The Line ·

2026/07/30

Welcome to Blackline Field Notes, our weekly LinkedIn newsletter and companion conversation here on The Line.In this episode, Joshua D. Mellott explores Blackline Field Notes – Issue 002: Reputation Is Built Before the Bid. He shares why your reputation begins long before someone ever calls you, influences every opportunity you’re given, and continues long after the project is complete.More than your work, your daily decisions, communication, character, and consistency shape the reputation others

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00:31:09

(Every Contract is a Proposal Field Notes Ep. 1) The...

The Line ·

2026/07/29

Blackline Field Notes | Issue 001: Every Contract Is a Proposal. Welcome to Blackline Field Notes, our weekly series where we share notes from the field—real experiences from our team, our clients, and the men and women we’ve had the privilege of working alongside throughout the skilled trades.The goal is simple: to share lessons learned, mistakes made, and practical insights that can help you build your business, advance your career, and navigate your own journey in the trades.These are shorter,

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