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The 24/48 Podcast
Hosted by Matthew Broom · EN
The 24/48 Podcast is all about helping firefighters and first responders find success inside and outside of the line of duty.The job is only a part of who you are, and you should be the best you can be at it. But, neglecting your finances, your family, your physical fitness, or any of the other essential areas of your life keeps you from being the best you can be at home, on the job, or in your side hustle.So, if you want to learn from others in our community how we can improve mentally, physically, and financially and have honest conversations that move the fire service forward—this show is for you.
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Wealth Accumulation Takes Determination
May 3, 202100:04:40Tap to summarizeAnyone who couples disciplined behavior with persistent determination can accomplish their financial goals.
Transcribe →Discipline Is the Foundation
May 1, 202100:05:30Tap to summarizeIf you want financial freedom, you must practice financial discipline.
Transcribe →#65 - Kyle Robertson: Financial Independence Through Real Estate Investing
Apr 20, 202100:57:20Tap to summarizeKyle Robertson is a full-time firefighter with a passion for multi-family real estate investing. Hear his story of how he got into the fire service and how real estate investing has his family on the path to financial freedom.Links:Joe Capital Group on FacebookBiggerPockets Spotlight on Kyle RobertsonFour Square Method for Calculating Numbers on a Rental Property1031 Exchange Rules: What You Need to Know
Transcribe →Play the Long Game to Build Wealth
Apr 19, 202100:05:13Tap to summarize"If saving is the key to wealth, then time is the hand that turns the key to unlock the door"— J.D. Roth
Transcribe →#64 - John Larocchia
Apr 13, 202101:07:22Tap to summarizeJohn Larocchia is the founder and president of the Laughter Saves Lives Foundation. John has been performing standup comedy for 25 years and started his career as an NYC firefighter in 1987 at ladder 12. He later transferred to the elite Haz-Mat Company 1 in queens. On September 11th, John's firehouse suffered the devastating loss of 19 brothers, including John's best friend and radio co-host Tom Gardner. The laughter saves lives comedy tour become John's way of honoring the memories o those who so selflessly gave their lives that day. It is his way to "Never forget."Donate to Laughter Saves Lives FoundationJohn on YoutubeJohn on Facebook
Transcribe →Every Firefighter Is a Business Owner
Apr 8, 202100:03:32Tap to summarizeOn today's show, I discuss the move to short-form "food for thought" and how every firefighter is a business owner.
Transcribe →#63 - Sara Jahnke, Ph.D.
Mar 9, 202101:41:22Tap to summarizeToday on the show I am joined by Sara Jahnke, Ph.D. Dr. Jahnke is the director and a senior scientist with the Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research at the National Development & Research Institutes - USA. With over a decade of research experience on firefighter health, Dr. Jahnke has been the principal investigator on 10 national studies as well as dozens of studies as a co-investigator. Her work has focused on a range of health concerns, including the health of female firefighters, behavioral health, risk of injury, cancer, cardiovascular risk factors, and substance use, with funding from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant R&D Program, the National Institutes of Health and other foundations. Jahnke has more than 100 publications in the peer-reviewed medical literature. Awards include the 2019 Endowed Lecture at the annual conference of the American College of Epidemiology; the 2018 President’s Award for Excellence in Fire Service Research as well as the Excellence in Research, Safety, Health & Survival Award, both from the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC); and the 2016 John Granito Award for Excellence in Firefighter Research from the International Journal of Fire Service Leadership and Management. Connect with Jahnke on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.
Transcribe →#62 - Gordon Graham: The 10 F's to Living Well
Jan 5, 202100:51:51Tap to summarizeGORDON GRAHAM is a 33-year veteran of law enforcement and the co-founder of Lexipol, where he serves on the current board of directors. Graham is a risk management expert and a practicing attorney who has presented a commonsense risk management approach to hundreds of thousands of public safety professionals worldwide. He helped Chief Billy Goldfeder develop FireFighterCloseCalls.com, which is now recognized as “the source” for information about firefighter safety. This effort led to his assisting the International Association of Fire Chiefs with a similar effort–and the development of their FireFighterNearMiss.com safety site. In 2005 the IAFC awarded Gordon with the Presidential Award for Excellence for his lifelong work in improving firefighter safety and performance.Gordon was a ton of fun to chat with, and the guy is truly a major knowledge source for anyone in public safety. Whether you are the newest guy on the job or a 30-year man, Gordan can teach you something. I suggest you check out his Today's tips section on FireRescue1.I hope you guys enjoy and I look forward to getting back to putting out content regularly in the new year.
Transcribe →#61 - Lt. Jordan Weldon: Creating a Positive Firehouse. Getting Back to The Basics. And Doing the Little Things Right.
Nov 3, 202001:21:59Tap to summarizeToday on the show I am joined by the one and only Lt. Jordan Weldon. I could go on and on about how great of a dude and a leader he is, but I'll just let the podcast do the talking. Young guys and old guys alike, listen up on this one. Jordan, as a fairly new lieutenant, is setting the standard for what a fire officer should be. Enjoy!
Transcribe →Show Update: The 24/48 Podcast is taking a vacation...
Oct 13, 202000:01:29Tap to summarizeI am taking a break for the month of October to spend time with my wife and newborn son...talk to y'all in November! Stay safe and keep getting after it!
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