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The Line

Blackline
Leadership
Skilled Trades
Mining
Blackline
Trades
CW Matthews
Mentorship
Lancaster County
Apprenticeship
Ruby-Collins
Construction
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Ironstrong Metal Fabrication
Better In Our Backyard
Faith
Entrepreneurship
Artificial Intelligence
Construction Industry
Turner Staffing
Sylvan Brandt

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 a... more

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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 i... more

Blackline Field Notes – Issue 003: The Cost of Silence

What 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... more

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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 inv... more

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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 reputat... more

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 wor... more

In this conversation, Rob Stoppard of Heart Centered Entrepreneurship gets to the heart of what it means to lead well. We talk about the importance of not giving your family the leftovers after you’ve poured everything into your work, but instead lea... more

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Trust is built through the experience.In this episode of The Line, Joshua sits down with Caleb Fetter, President and Managing Partner of RMS, for a conversation about trust, culture, leadership, and what it means to truly invest in your people.Caleb ... more

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This week on The Line, DJ Risk steps up to the line.In this conversation, DJ shares what leadership really looks like—not from behind a logo, a LinkedIn post, or a YouTube video, but when the boots hit the dirt and the work has to get done. He talks ... more

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Recent Guests

Austin Kessler
Mentor at Blackline Institute and former apprentice now in engineering/design
Blackline Institute
Episode: The Cost Ft Chris Maharg & Austin Kessler Ep.146
Rob Stoppard
Guest on the show discussing leadership and Heart Centered Entrepreneurship
Heart Centered Entrepreneurship
Episode: The Heart Ft Rob Stoppard Ep.145
Caleb Fetter
CEO of RMS/Experiencerms (design-build and technology integration for high-end projects)
RMS/Experiencerms
Episode: The Experience Ft Caleb Fetter Ep.144
DJ Risk
President of Paul Risk Construction
Paul Risk Construction
Episode: The Fingerprints of Leadership Ft DJ Risk Ep.143
Nathan Maughan
Owner-operator, electrician, trades entrepreneur
Independent electrical contractor
Episode: Build Your Career Ft Nathan Maughan Ep.142
Ilya Tlumach
President of JM Lapp, led a transformative period for the company
JM Lapp
Episode: Flow Ft Ilya Tlumach Ep.141
Arlan King
Bevanda executive and founder/representative featured in the episode
Bevanda
Episode: The Gift Ft Arlan King Ep.140
John Faress
VP of Equipment Division, CW Matthews
CW Matthews
Episode: The Road Ft John Faress Ep.138
Mark Andrew
Firefighter and author, leading through the heat
Dearborn Fire Department (historical) / Author of Leading Through the Heat
Episode: The Heat Ft Mark Andrew Ep.137

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Joshua
Host of The Line

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The Fingerprints of Leadership Ft DJ Risk Ep.143
Q: What role does family play in the business's culture and decision-making?
Family is central to the culture; they stress communication, balance, and respect for family commitments, believing that business success should not come at the expense of personal responsibilities.
The Fingerprints of Leadership Ft DJ Risk Ep.143
Q: How did the downturn of 2008 shape the company's approach to risk and growth?
The downturn forced a leaner, more cautious approach, highlighted the importance of keeping key people, and shaped a philosophy of taking care of the team to weather future challenges.
The Fingerprints of Leadership Ft DJ Risk Ep.143
Q: What does Paul Risk Construction look for in a trade partner or specialty contractor?
DJ says they value reliability, the ability to be counted on, consistent pricing, and willingness to collaborate, especially during change orders, with a focus on long-term relationships.
Flow Ft Ilya Tlumach Ep.141
Q: Why JM Lapp? How do you balance honoring the company's history with leading it into the future?
He emphasizes the essential, enduring nature of the business, the importance of a strong visionary-integrator relationship, building a capable leadership team, and fostering trust and humility to sustain long-term growth.
Flow Ft Ilya Tlumach Ep.141
Q: Tell me about where you started and how you ended up where you are.
Ilya describes his Ukrainian roots, early work in masonry, a transition into college and technology, a diverse career path through logistics, aviation, and nuclear power, and finally moving into JM Lapp where he embraced a visionary-integrator dynamic to drive growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Line

What is The Line about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The line-up centers on leaders, craftspeople, and operators who are building and reshaping skilled trades businesses. Conversations routinely explore leadership, company culture, mentorship, training, and the human side of managing complex projects—from family-owned firms to large-scale industrial operations. Episodes often blend hands-on trade details with business strategy, branding, and client relationships, offering practical lessons on scaling, trust, and workforce development. Expect stories about navigating downturns, expanding capabilities, and investing in people as a core growth engine, with plenty of real-world anecdotes from job sites, race tracks, and construction projects. A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on authen... more

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Recent guests on The Line include:

1. Austin Kessler
2. Rob Stoppard
3. Caleb Fetter
4. DJ Risk
5. Nathan Maughan
6. Ilya Tlumach
7. Arlan King
8. John Faress

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