• Black hats make it happen with Andrew Morris
    Oct 4 2024

    Today's episode features an extraordinary guest to all of us who know him. We are honored to have Andrew Morris join us in the cab. Andrew has been in the fire service since 2004 and has gone from the back of the rig to the front as a Captain and then to the back again so he knows not only how to lead, but how firefighters need to be led. He runs Apothecary Coffee Company with his wife Kara and is also one of the founders of Smoking Aces Leatherworks.

    There are thousands of gems in this episode so we highly encourage you to grab a pad of paper when you listen! We have included some of the comments with time stamps that resonated with us below.


    19:32- the things rank gives us

    20:51- rank, authority, and influence

    22:07- 2 rules of leadership

    34:04- Black hats make it happen

    34:58- (Dom) Humility & your crew making you look good

    40:50- Our 3 most confident things in life are our least teachable

    42:10- Family time with your crew & its importance

    45:24- 3 domains of the fire service

    50:25- Special Forces & first names

    56:32- Bugle chasers & supporting those below you

    1:00:02- (Dom) Identifying what matters most

    1:07:33- Leadership capital (Write this one down folks!)

    1:19:02- VEIS


    Listen, like, share, and leave us a comment!


    Apothecary Coffee Company: 1104 Main St, Newberry, SC 29108 https://www.facebook.com/p/Smokin-Aces-Leatherworks-61553164408663/?paipv=0&eav=AfZwSwusQqA9oJO_gt3MmonkZBmukJLkKMFGz0dDlFRwc2VyQhIYArBzfdOd7448TqQ&_rdr

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    2 hrs and 21 mins
  • Social Media
    Sep 20 2024

    Today's episode is about social media, the good, the bad, and the useful. We talk about how social media affects us and how we can use it in a positive way.


    Like, listen, follow, and leave us a comment. We would love to hear from you!

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    58 mins
  • You've won the lottery, what's next?
    Sep 6 2024

    In today's episode, we wanted to keep it fun and lighthearted. One of our favorite topics to discuss in the cab is what we would do if we won the lottery! We think you all will really enjoy this episode because we sure had a great time recording it.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • How to have fun on the job
    Aug 23 2024

    Today's episode is a very special episode that we are dedicating to our brother James Michael Muller. J is the epitome of someone who had fun every day he was on shift. We love you and we miss you brother.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Mentorship
    Aug 9 2024

    Todays episode is about mentorship and its importance.

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    59 mins
  • Chief Danny Williams
    Jul 26 2024

    Today's episode includes an extraordinary guest for us, Chief Danny Williams. Chief Williams has been a Battalion Chief with Lady's Island Fire Department for over 37 years.

    He has served through many of the changes the fire service tends to see over time and knows what it takes to adapt to those changes and come out a better firefighter and organization.

    Chief Williams has been married to his best friend Melissa for 27 years and credits his success as a husband, father, and fireman to her and their son's continued support.

    Chief Williams shares many of his secrets to a successful career and family life balance. Oh, and he's also Dylan's dad!

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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • Motivation
    Jul 12 2024

    On today's episode, we discuss motivation, how to maintain it, and how to build it.

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    54 mins
  • Culture & why it matters
    Jun 28 2024

    In this episode, we talk about organizational culture, why it is important, and what we can do to strengthen it.

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    1 hr and 13 mins