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Power the Network
Hosted by CBM's own Vice President of Broadband, Tim Locker, Power the Network is bringing industry leaders to your feed every other week. One minute, you'll dive deep into products and innovative new processes. The next minute, you'll be learning timeless principles to equip you in your career. At CBM, we are powered by ownership, and we're bringing the same energy into podcasting with Power the Network.
Episodes
Power the NetworkAlan and Jolene Stocki | Brisket, Safety Meetings, and Paid Half-Days: Building a Crew That Stays
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Power the NetworkHow PTMW Tripled to 700 Employees in Five Years | Nicole Dickey Ep 75
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Power the NetworkChris Kurtz | Why AI Data Centers May Be the Best Thing to Happen to the Electric Grid
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Power the NetworkJohn Gagge | Why Asking for 100% Mindshare Is Foolish
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Power the NetworkJohn Gagge | Is Lead Dead? Inside EnerSys's Battery Strategy for the AI Data Center Era
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Power the NetworkChris Harness | Solving Rural Internet Crisis: Hometown Internet's Fiber Mission
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Power the NetworkTyler Wesselman | How This Construction CEO Grew from Intern to President
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Power the NetworkPLP's New Regional Manager Reveals Sales & Leadership Secrets | Eric Lage
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Power the NetworkBen Foster | Is Your Company BUILT TO LAST?
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Power the NetworkGateway Fiber's Secrets to Hyper-Growth & Customer Obsession
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Power the NetworkJohn Mitchell Pt 2 | The SECRET to AI-Powered Lead Gen
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Power the NetworkFrom Frustrated Rep to CRM Founder: John Mitchell's Rep Fabric Journey
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Power the NetworkMastering Sales: Frank Foster's 30+ Years of Rep Training Secrets
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Power the NetworkTom Forshee | Building a Billion Dollar Blinking Light Brand
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Power the NetworkChris Shoe | Why Smart Towns and Community Wi-Fi are Changing Rural America
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Power the NetworkMatt Webster | Smart Streetlights Are Revolutionizing Cities
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Power the NetworkFrom Accounting to CEO: Mitch Bailey
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Power the NetworkThe Power of Storytelling in Marketing | Tim Stone Ep 59
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Power the NetworkSigning Million Dollar Deals at the Airport | Zach Molzer Pt 2
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Power the NetworkHow Molzer Development Is Redefining Downtown Kansas City | Zach Molzer Pt 1
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Power the NetworkJordan Katzfey | How Expertise Powers Strong Customer Networks
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Power the NetworkLeading in High-Stakes Environments with Tom Burke
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Power the NetworkPaul Mahlberg | How Small Cities Manage Big Energy Needs
In this episode of Power of the Network, Tim Drake sits in for host Tim Locker and is joined by Paul Mahlberg, General Manager of the Kansas Municipal Energy…
Power the NetworkFrom Park Ranger to Broadband: Kyle’s Story
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Power the NetworkJade Piros de Carvalho | Why Broadband Deployment Is Harder Than Ever
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Power the NetworkThe Rise of Data Centers and the Energy Challenge Ahead
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Power the NetworkDan Levac on Leadership, Legacy, and Second Chances
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Power the NetworkFiber’s Future: Dan Levac on Broadband’s Next Chapter
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Power the NetworkWhy Relationships Matter More Than Ever in Business | Tim Locker Pt 2
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Power the NetworkFlipping the Script: Tim Locker’s Journey at CBM
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Power the NetworkMax Bohon | Overcoming Resistance and Driving Change in Utility Broadband
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Power the NetworkNancye Combs | If They Can’t See You, They Don’t Think About You
For more information, connect with us at cbmrep.com/contact In this episode of Power of the Network, host Tim Locker sits down with HR expert and…
Power the NetworkHow nVent Is Powering the Future of Automation | Bob Kalivoda
In this episode of Power of the Network, CBM’s Tim Locker sits down with Bob Kalivoda, VP of Sales for North America at nVent. Bob brings decades of experience…
Power the NetworkDirk Schwartzkopf | Fiber, Trust, and the Future of Rural Networks
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Power the NetworkHow Polywater Solves Problems Cable Pros Actually Face | Jake Jonnes
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Power the NetworkWhy Data Centers Are Changing Power Generation | Dave Lucas
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Power the NetworkMarla Sparks | How CBM Built 65 Years of Trust
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Power the NetworkInside CBM's ESOP Culture with Duff Greenwood
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Power the NetworkBehind the Twizzlers: A Lifetime of Sales Wisdom | Michael Kean
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Power the NetworkPaul Dickinson PhD | How Fiber Optics Can Revolutionize Infrastructure Safety
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Power the NetworkSurviving Supply Chain Disruptions in the Broadband Industry | Matt Wells
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Power the NetworkWhy Relationships Matter More Than Price in Sales | Jon Reddemann
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Power the NetworkWhy Inside Sales is More Exciting Than You Think | Phillip Kenslow BONUS
For more information, connect with us at cbmrep.com/contact In this episode, we sit down with Phillip Kenslow, a key member of CBM’s Inside Sales team, to…
Power the NetworkHow CBM’s Employee Ownership Fuels Growth & Innovation | Brett Cooper
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Power the NetworkHow Reps & Manufacturers Build Lasting Partnerships | Pat Estenson
For more information, connect with us at cbmrep.com/contact In this episode, we sit down with Pat Estenson from Polywater to discuss insights from the…
Power the NetworkLessons from 5 Decades in Fiber with Mike Lamb
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Power the NetworkOscar Perez on Transitioning from IT to Fusion Splicer Sales
For more information, connect with us at cbmrep.com/contact In this episode, we sit down with Oscar Perez, the new Sales Manager for Fusion Splicers at OFS, to…
Power the NetworkThe Power of Marketing in the Electrical Industry with David Gordon
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Power the NetworkBuilding Connections: Chris Kitterman’s Plan for Iowa and Nebraska
For more information, connect with us at cbmrep.com/contact In this episode of Power the Network, we welcome our newest team member, Chris Kitterman, who…
Power the NetworkTim Drake | Why Employee Ownership Changes Everything at CBM
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Power the NetworkMentorship, AI, and the Broadband Revolution | Larry Fausett
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Power the NetworkBridging the Gap: Insights on Manufacturer-Rep Relationships with Chris Chancelor | Bonus Episode
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Power the NetworkEmpowering Teams and Communities | Shawn Smith
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Power the NetworkThe Role of Local Telecoms in Driving Connectivity Forward | Gene Hamilton
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Power the NetworkHow Telecom Leaders Are Shaping Connectivity’s Future | Brendan O'Boyle
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Power the NetworkDon't be a Gashole with Billy Lao
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Power the NetworkHow to Empower Others Through Mentorship | Chris Barr Ep 25
For more information, connect with us at cbmrep.com/contact In this episode of Power of the Network, Tim Locker, Vice President of Broadband at CBM, sits down…
Power the NetworkNavigating Generational Shifts and Innovation in Telecom | Jake Irwin
For more information, connect with us at cbmrep.com/contact In this episode of Power of the Network, Tim Locker, Vice President of Broadband at CBM, sits down…
Power the NetworkCreating Connection in a Digital Age | Sean Vanslyke
For more information, connect with us at cbmrep.com/contact In this episode of Power of the Network, host Tim Locker is joined by Sean Vanslyke, CEO of…
Power the NetworkBreaking Barriers: Julie Fitzgerald’s Journey in a Male-Dominated Industry | Julie Fitzgerald
For more information, connect with us at cbmrep.com/contact In this episode of "Power the Network," host Tim Locker interviews Julie Fitzgerald, Director of…