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The Line

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

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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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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Every career has a starting point.For Nathan Maughan, it began washing dishes, working at a gas station, and helping on a farm. It wasn’t a glamorous beginning, but it became the foundation for something much greater.In this episode of The Line, Nath... more

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Leadership isn’t built in a boardroom. It’s built through people, experience, and the stories that shape us.In this episode of The Line Podcast, I sit down with Ilya Tlumach, President of JM Lapp, for a conversation about leadership, legacy, and what... more

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In this episode of The Line, Joshua sits down with Arlan King of Bevanda Products to explore how something as simple as a coffee mug, cooler, or water bottle can tell a much bigger story.

The conversation goes beyond branded merchandise and into the... more

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This past weekend marked the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, a time to remember the men and women who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today.What many people may not know is that the story of C.W. Matthews begins in the shadow of that generation. After re... more

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In this episode of The Line, we sit down with Marc Andrew, a firefighter from Detroit, for a real and honest conversation about leadership under pressure, purpose through hardship, and what it means to carry responsibility when the heat is on.

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Recent Guests

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
Eric Cowdin
Director of Engineering at McLaren's IndyCar team
McLaren
Episode: The Finish Line Ft Eric Cowdin Ep.136
Tyrone Garrison
Part of managing all trades and trade partners at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Episode: The Race Ft Tyrone Garrison Ep.135
Bill Pine
A long-time engineer with Heritage Research Group, focused on asphalt materials and pavement preservation
Heritage Research Group
Episode: The Track Ft Bill Pine Ep.134
Keaton Turner
Founder/CEO of Turner Mining Group
Turner Mining Group
Episode: From Bedrock To The Brick Yard Ft Keaton Turner Ep. 133
Herb Sargent
Longtime leader and member of the Sargent family; associated with the Sargent Corporation
Sargent Corporation
Episode: The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday | Part 2 Ft Herb Sargent Ep. 132

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Joshua Mellott
Host of The Line, Blackline (podcast producer)
Josh
Host of The Line

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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.
The Line Episode 89: Don't Recruit Talent, Grow Talent Ft. Ashley Davis
Q: How did you approach workforce development differently in your business?
The guest explained a shift from recruiting talent to growing it internally, implementing an 18-month development cycle, pairing veterans with newcomers, and creating a transparent career path with specific milestones to move up.
The Line Episode 89: Don't Recruit Talent, Grow Talent Ft. Ashley Davis
Q: What is a tool or a piece of gear you can't live without?
Ashley cited a Remarkable electronic notebook that keeps all notes, meetings, and ideas organized, with the ability to tag, email, and access information quickly, which she relies on to stay on top of her workload.
The Heat Ft Mark Andrew Ep.137
Q: Do you think college provides the kind of life experience tradespeople benefit from, or is hands-on work more valuable?
Life experience and hands-on work matter; practical, real-world challenges build decision-making and resilience in a way that classroom learning alone cannot.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Line

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

This show centers on the skilled trades, leadership, and workforce development through in-depth conversations with practitioners, business leaders, and industry advocates. Episodes frequently explore culture, mentorship, and human-centric leadership inside construction, manufacturing, mining, and related trades. Guests range from small- to medium-sized firm leaders to industry veterans, often highlighting apprenticeship pathways, succession planning, employee ownership, and the evolving image of trades careers. The format tends to blend practical operational takeaways with personal stories about career growth, resilience, and the societal value of domestic manufacturing and resource development. A notable strength is its demonstrated abilit... more

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1. Ilya Tlumach
2. Arlan King
3. John Faress
4. Mark Andrew
5. Eric Cowdin
6. Tyrone Garrison
7. Bill Pine
8. Keaton Turner

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