Bonus Episodes & Training Content: https://www.patreon.com/BluBearingSolutionsYou read that right! Blk & Blu is back with an all new episode featuring none other than Brent Tucker, owner of First Responder's Coffee Company. This is the episode you've all been waiting for.To kick things off, Kyle and Brent take a stroll down memory lane, revisiting how they met, what course they went through together, and how the timing of this episode couldn't have worked out better.Next up, the guys discuss business partners, how fortunate Brent is to work with his brother, and accountability amongst a team. If you've ever wondered what makes a professional tactician so elite, here's your answer. They discuss their careers since then, the hard lessons learned, and what it takes to run a successful business.To wrap, they discuss sweaty equity, give out gifts, share future endeavors for Brent, and where their paths may cross again. Let's get into it.Sponsors: ROKAUse Code BLU15 for 15% off your order.Unit SolutionsUse Code BLKNBLU for 10% off your order.Shoutouts (Not Sponsored)Truth In The Dark PodcastHouse Nine ProductionsConnect with Us:Instagram:@kylemorganactual@blu_bearing@blkblupodcast@tier1podcast@frccTikTok:@blkblupodcastTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:14 Perfect Timing ft. Brent Tucker3:36 The Good Ole Days: OTC17:06 Unit Solutions17:49 Growth & Humility28:10 Business Partners You Can Lean On31:43 All Star Tacticians42:36 Teaching the “Why”53:03 Retiring and Starting FRCC1:05:15 Expansion, Investing, and Lessons Learned1:19:07 Working Hard Works Out1:28:40 You Get a Gift…You Get a Gift1:36:08 Outro#blkblupodcast #blubearingsolutions #kylemorgan #brenttucker #frcc #tier1podcast
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23. Nation of Plenty with David Etheridge
Bonus Episodes & Training Content: https://www.patreon.com/BluBearingSolutionsThe Blk & Blu Podcast is back with an all new episode! This week, Kyle is joined by David Etheridge, owner of Etheridge farms. They discuss the parallels of those who serve, the struggles they face, and what issues they face in today’s economy.As usual, Kyle kicks things off by presenting our guest with a gift from ROKA. David walks us through his early childhood, detailing what led to his passion for farming and being outdoors. The two discuss work ethic, lessons learned along the way as business owners, and working in a service capacity.Next, David dives into the history of tobacco farming in North Carolina, how land development causes strain on agriculture, and major concerns on the future of the United State’s ability to sustain our food source.To wrap, the guys talk about GMO's, crop chemicals, and the H-2A program. If you’re interested in a behind-the-scenes look at farm life in America, this episode is for you. Let’s get into it.Sponsors: ROKAUse Code BLU15 for 15% off your order.Connect with Us:Instagram:@kylemorganactual@blu_bearing@blkblupodcast@dbe0710TikTok:@blkblupodcastTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:47 Gifts for the Guest: David Etheridge3:34 Playing Army & Riding Tractors11:16 Work Ethic14:38 Lessons and Blessings25:57 How Land Development Affects Farming34:58 Tobacco Leaves and Zyn Tosses38:03 Supply Chain Breakdown42:23 Farm Wages & Worker Programs52:12 Professions of Passion59:05 The Truth About GMOs and Roundup Ready1:04:49 Outro
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22. Time Management with Chris Fettes
Bonus Episodes & Training Content: PatreonThe Blk & Blu Podcast is back, and so is a fan favorite! Chris Fettes joined us again on the show to drop more wisdom, faith, and general goodness.After reaching inner peace, the guys kicked things off by discussing drama, projecting, and venting. From there, it's all gratitude, breathwork, and how they spend their downtime. Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Chris isn't big into the whole fantasy football thing.Next up, Kyle does a deep dive on the three enemies, Chris gives his perspective on the evolution of Blu Bearing, and they discuss how telling the truth (even when it's inconvenient) might just be the thing that saves us all.To wrap, the guys talk art (shoutout Megan Valentine), toss some zyns, and nerd out over watches. Let's get into it.Sponsors: ROKAUse Code BLU15 for 15% off your order.Shoutouts: (Not Sponsored)Megan Valentine ArtworksStirling TimepiecesNomadic WatchesConnect with Us:Instagram:@kylemorganactual@blu_bearing@blkblupodcast@chrisfettes6TikTok:@blkblupodcastTimestamps:0:00 Meditation & Prayer04:36 Intro6:52 Drama, Projecting, and Venting14:52 Gratitude & Breathing Life17:58 The Three Enemies24:24 Busy Business Owners28:39 The Dangers of Fanaticism & Wasting Time40:04 Being Comfortable with the Truth43:02 The Mission and Evolution of Blu Bearing55:38 Ocean Room Artwork (Megan Valentine Artworks)57:05 Zyn Toss58:24 Let’s Talk Watches: Stirling Timepieces & Nomadic1:09:39 Outro
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21. Partners in Practice with Erica Morgan
Bonus Episodes & Training Content: PatreonThe Blk & Blu Podcast is back like it never left! This week Kyle is joined by a very special guest, his wife and business partner, Erica Morgan! To kick things off, Kyle & Erica reflect on their previous podcast appearances on the @ShawnRyanShow and how things have changed since then. They dive into the future of this podcast, and where things are headed.Next up, they take a stroll down memory lane, recapping how they met, where Erica's career has taken her over the years, and how it set her up perfectly to be the COO of Blu Bearing. Nothing screams work-life balance like working with your wife!To wrap, the two discuss their upcoming fantasy football draft, Erica's excitement about the Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift engagement, and her favorite pass time. Let's get into it.Sponsors: ROKAUse Code BLU15 for 15% off your order.Shoutouts: (Not Sponsored)Tip of the Spear by Ryan HendricksonGriffin MotorsConnect with Us:Instagram:@kylemorganactual@blubearing@blkblupodcast@ericamorganrealtorTikTok:@blkblupodcastTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:19 Erica Morgan2:00 Gifts from ROKA3:27 Not Your First Podcast5:32 Blk & Blu: The Big Reason8:12 ISSWEET & Driven10:56 Erica’s Career: Corporate, Finance, and Real Estate14:25 Lessons Learned Through Real Estate20:35 Working with Your Spouse27:14 Erica’s Podcast & Starship’s Big Reveal40:00 Upcoming Fantasy Football Draft42:04 Blk & Blu Update: New Schedule43:43 Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift’s Engagement49:10 Erica’s Books & The Benefits of Reading53:32 You Need Some Wheels?57:14 Erica’s Gift to Kyle58:13 Outro
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20. The Ice Cream Social with Chris Fettes
Bonus Episodes & Training Content: PatreonWelcome back to the Blk & Blu Podcast! This week, the guys are joined by none other than Chris Fettes, founder of Be Free Craft Cafe and proud graduate of ice cream school (yes, that's a thing).In this very special episode, the crew kicks things off with an unsolicited ASMR review of Be Free Craft Cafe's pastries and ice cream...because everyone loves a sweet treat. Chris and Kyle discuss the nostalgia behind ice cream, while Blake tries his best not to go into a sugar coma. They also share the origin story of their friendship, and how it's clearly fate that these two met.The guys talk about their walk in faith, what it's like to share their testimonies to the world, and how to build a business from scratch. If there's anything you can take away from this episode, it's show up for your friends and trust the process. Let's get ready to crumble.Sponsors: ROKAUse Code BLU15 for 15% off your order.Connect with Us:Instagram:@blakecookactual@kylemorganactual@blu_bearing@blkblupodcast@chrisfettes6@befreecraft_cafeTikTok:@blkblupodcastTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:08 Chris Fettes4:16 ASMR: Be Free Craft Cafe Pastry Review9:28 Chris Attending Ice Cream School10:42 The Ice Cream Social16:12 Starship’s New Setup19:29 Blake’s Burning Business Question22:16 Nostalgia from Ice Cream24:26 How Chris & Kyle Met30:45 First Student, First Customer37:44 Walking with Faith41:36 Testaments & Testimonies50:38 Show Up for your Friends1:04:56 PFOTD & The Goonies House1:12:17 Gifts from ROKA1:15:31 Outro
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