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MORNING OIL PODCAST

Real conversation, recorded right here in our coffee shop in Jacksonville. Tradespeople, builders, business owners, and everyday people with a story worth telling.

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Episode 12

With Travis Cox

In Episode 12 of the Morning Oil Podcast, host Phil Rogacki welcomes Travis Cox, an entrepreneur whose journey from growing up with dyslexia in a small Indiana farm town to building successful businesses is a story of resilience, self-awareness, and turning adversity into opportunity.

ALL EPISODES

  • Episode 11

    With Tina Sauvage

    In Episode 11 of the Morning Oil Podcast, host Phil Rogacki welcomes Tina Sauvage, the entrepreneur behind Jack's Tours, for an incredible conversation about survival, entrepreneurship, Jacksonville's hidden history, and the future of downtown revitalization.

  • Episode 10

    With Kimberly Waterhouse

    From Jacksonville's history to its future, Kimberly shares insights from her experiences in broadcasting, real estate, and community involvement. We explore why downtown Jacksonville has so much potential, how riverfront development and community events are bringing people together, and what it will take to create lasting economic growth.

  • Episode 9

    With Randall Thomas

    Randall shares his experiences serving in the Navy, transitioning back into civilian life, and the challenges veterans can face when they lose the sense of mission and purpose that came with military service.

  • Episode 8

    With Gavin Kleckner

    Gavin shares how his family, life experiences, and even social media influenced his interest in becoming an electrician. He also opens up about his original aspirations of joining the military, the setbacks that changed that plan, and how those unexpected turns ultimately helped lead him toward a career in the trades.

  • Episode 7

    With Jason Dillaberry

    JD takes us through his story from growing up in Jacksonville and playing high school sports to his college football journey at Florida State. But life eventually took him down a much darker road.

  • Episode 6

    With Belline Bonaparte

    Phil and Belline dig into financial wellness, breaking cycles of poverty through education, building consistent saving habits, understanding investments, setting financial goals, and the role a financial advisor can play in helping people build a stronger future.

  • Episode 5

    With Tay Gardner

    Tay shares his journey through the military, facing personal and health challenges, transitioning back into civilian life, and eventually discovering new opportunities through trade education.

  • Episode 4

    With Melina Serrano

    Melina shares her journey from bodybuilding and managing gyms to finding an unexpected career in the restoration industry. She opens up about her life living abroad and many more.

  • Episode 3

    With Misha Yarmolich

    Misha shares how he found his way into electrical work, built Advanced Trade Services, and navigated the challenges that come with growing a company in the construction industry.

  • Episode 2

    With Brian Cain

    Brian shares his journey, lessons learned along the way, and his perspective on using digital strategy to help businesses stand out in an increasingly competitive world.

  • Episode 1

    With Dennis Dumas

    Dennis shares his experiences and lessons from a career spent working with and supporting thousands of people, including those facing difficult circumstances, and the challenges that can come with trying to rebuild your life.

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Got a story to tell? We want to hear it. The trades, entrepreneurship, Jacksonville grit, faith, hard work, starting over, building something from nothing. If that sounds like you, fill out the form below and tell us your story. Every episode is recorded in person at the shop, so guests need to be able to come to us here in Jacksonville. We read every submission, and if it is a fit for the show we will get back to you to set up a recording time.

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