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My Office - Episode 33

A conversation about inclusive clothing

Episode Guest

Kyle Voltin

Founder at Xtra Apparel

Erick: You’re basically Batman, give or take a little bit.

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Kyle Voltin: My reason I founded Xtra Apperal is I have a brother with down syndrome, and finding clothes that fit him appropriately has been a challenge for him his entire life.

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My Office - Episode 32

A conversation about giving back and mermaids

Episode Guest

Kyle Olson

Realtor at Keller Williams Inspire Realty

Erick: I was definitely heart broken when I couldn’t go to mermaid day.

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Kyle Olson: Did you know there was a mermaid in Fargo Erick?

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My Office - Episode 31

A conversation about coaching

Episode Guest

Patrick Metzger

Founder at Patrick Metzger Life and High Performance Coach

Erick: I was a coach once. I coached sixth grade flag football, and I made the kids call me Coach Ditka.

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Patrick Metzger: I grew up in a world of coaching. I have always loved helping people with goal setting and becoming more.

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7 things to think about when building a website

Make sure you know who owns what.

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My Office - Episode 30

A conversation about saving money for college and puppies

Episode Guest

Ryan Keel

at College Smart

Erick: If you have your own company you can make up your own title.

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Ryan Keel: I am a college planning specialist which sounds very fancy I think.

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My Office - Episode 29

A conversation about heroically eating tacos.

Episode Guest

Emily Duma

Realtor at Remax Legacy Realty

Erick: Is there something we can do to help you on your taco consumption adventure?

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Emily Duma: I love spicy things and I love tacos that’s why we’re friends.

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My Office - Episode 28

A conversation about vacation and NBA Jam for the Super Nintendo.

Episode Guest

Adam Erickson

at

Erick: I was a one man show with, you know the team that isn’t a thing anymore, Shawn Kemp and the Seattle Supersonics.

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Adam Erickson: Sometimes if I wanted a little speed. I would jump over to the New Jersey Nets with Kenny Anderson.

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My Office - Episode 27

A conversation about what The Village actually does.

Episode Guests

Sherri Hashbarger

at The Village Family Service Center

Brittney Hogan

at The Village Family Service Center

Erick: We strengthen kids and families.

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Brittney Hogan: What sets us apart from others is our family program is free to help families

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My Office - Episode 26

A conversation about suicide prevention.

Episode Guest

Samantha Bruers

Area Director at AFSP

Erick: The best way to fight something that makes you sad, is to do something about it.

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Samantha Bruers: If you are worried about someone, reach out and have a caring conversation.

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My Office - Episode 25

A conversation about 360 degrees of video content

Episode Guest

Matt Chaussee

Founder at Be More Colorful

Erick: I think the next step in marketing is 360 degree content.

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Matt Chaussee: We help businesses and organizations us 360 degree photography, augmented reality, and 360 video to solve problems.

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My Office - Episode 24

A conversation about helping people by eating turkey and donating backpacks

Episode Guest

Christie Lewandoski

at United Way of Cass Clay

Erick: If I have to I will gobble down turkey for the betterment of man.

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Christie Lewandoski: Every student in Cass and Clay counties is eligible to receive a backpack

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