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A Real Piece of Work

A Real Piece of Work

著者： Matt Rebro
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Matt Rebro and Matt Blaylock talk with people from a wide variety of professions about what they do, how they got started, and how you might follow in their footsteps. Trying to figure out the right career for you? Check out A Real Piece of Work: The Job Podcast for Young People.A Real Piece of Work is a partnership between Junior Achievement of the Heartland and WVIK, Quad Cities NPR. 経済学
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  • Driving Growth in the Quad Cities: Workforce, Data, and Opportunity

    Driving Growth in the Quad Cities: Workforce, Data, and Opportunity
    2026/05/05
    In this episode of A Real Piece of Work, leaders from the Quad Cities Chamber join the conversation to discuss the forces shaping economic growth and workforce development in the region. Chris, Vice President of Business Retention, Expansion, and Workforce, and Bill Polley, Senior Director of Business Intelligence, share insights from their work supporting local businesses and analyzing regional trends.The discussion explores how companies are adapting to workforce challenges, the importance of connecting businesses with training and resources, and how data—like the Top 100 High Priority Jobs Report—helps guide decision-making across industries. With perspectives from both direct business engagement and economic research, this episode highlights the opportunities and strategies driving growth in the Quad Cities.
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    55 分
  • Solving a Problem, Building a Brand: Howard White and Constant Mountain

    Solving a Problem, Building a Brand: Howard White and Constant Mountain
    2026/04/07
    Solving a Problem, Building a Brand: Howard White and Constant Mountain
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    43 分
  • Growing from the Ground Up: Austin Blunk on Building Valley Outdoor

    Growing from the Ground Up: Austin Blunk on Building Valley Outdoor
    2026/03/03
    In this episode of A Real Piece of Work, Austin Blunk shares how he built Valley Outdoor from a college side business into a thriving lawn, landscape, and snow removal company serving more than 350 accounts with a team of over 25 employees. What began in 2012 as a way to earn tuition money while studying Landscape Design at Iowa State University eventually became a full-time entrepreneurial pursuit that reshaped his career path.Austin reflects on the difficult decision to step away from a traditional educational track to grow his business, the lessons he learned navigating early challenges, and the importance of valuing vendor relationships and long-term loyalty. A fourth-generation Bettendorf volunteer firefighter and lifelong resident with deep local roots, Austin also discusses how service, structure, and family heritage have influenced his leadership style and commitment to the Quad Cities community.
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    39 分
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