
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.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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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 Wor... more
Solving a Problem, Building a Brand: Howard White and Constant Mountain
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 bega... more
In this episode of A Real Piece of Work, Lysa Hegland, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of the Heartland, shares insights from her leadership journey and what it means to build opportunity through purpose-driven work.
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Episodes feature deep-dives with founders, community leaders, and professionals, focusing on how they got started, the challenges of launching and growing ventures, and practical advice for listeners pursuing similar paths. Notable threads include bootstrapping vs. funding, prototyping and product development, balancing family life with entrepreneurship, and giving back to the community through programs like Junior Achievement. Local context from the Quad Cities frequently informs the conversations, alongside broader themes of leadership, mentorship, career development, and service. The show often blends personal narrative with actionable takeaways for aspiring founders, students, and young professionals seeking real-world guidance.
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