Welcome to Episode 2 of the Learning To Live Podcast! This week, we are at the United Airlines Flight Training Center in Denver, CO, interviewing Captain Ken Redmond, Senior Training Manager of the Boeing 777 fleet.  Captain Redmond is an experienced pilot, going from a collegiate flight training program to the military and eventually UAL.  This interview not only has behind-the-scenes information about the operations at a major airline, but it also includes a lot of helpful tips from leadership/management advice to pursuing a career in aviation!

00:00-2:08 — Introduction

2:08-9:20 — Captain Redmond's background and journey

9:20-9:52 — Various careers in aviation

9:52-11:28 — Management structure and duties

11:28-13:14 — What are the Four Core Corporate Goals?

13:14-14:29 — What was appealing to you for becoming a pilot?

14:29-16:56 — Favorite parts about being a pilot

16:56-19:53 — What skills do you use in your job?

19:53-21:00 — What do you do in your free time?

21:00-21:34 — Non-revenue space available travel

21:34-22:30 — How do you deal with being away from family?

22:30-23:35 — Leadership advice

23:35-25:53 — Day-to-day life in the training center

25:53-27:28 — Flight requirements for currency/proficiency

27:28-31:12 — Safety and training standards of UAL pilots

31:12-32:06 — Tips for the job interview

32:06-33:39 — Advice for prospective pilots

TL;DL: I share my takeaways and key points at 33:39

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Captain Redmond: United Airlines Senior Training Manager Ep.002

Episode 3 of the Learning To Live Podcast is all about aviation! With two interviews this week, we follow Captain McCasky, a passionate pilot who is now the Managing Director of Flight Training at a major airline, and Steve Butler, Maintenance Supervisor of Simulator Operations at the world's largest flight training center.  Capt. McCasky walks through his "becoming a pilot" story, and he gives advice for overcoming the many challenges in that process. Then, Steve Butler talks about falling into the flight simulator world through the Air Force, moving to United Airlines, and gives tips on becoming a simulator technician!
00:00-1:34 — Introduction
(Captain McCasky Interview)
1:34-10:43 — Becoming a pilot
10:43-14:29 — Overcoming challenges/advice
14:29-15:41 — Resources for aspiring pilots
15:41-16:54 — How to explore careers
(Steve Butler Interview)
16:54-18:07 — Introduction to flight simulators
18:07-19:46  — Career path/Air Force
19:46-24:01 — Sim systems/experience
24:01-28:58 — Life at the training center
28:58-32:30 — Advice and how to become a sim tech
TL;DL: I share my thoughts and takeaways at 32:30
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Captain Mike McCasky and Steve Butler: A Pilot's Journey and Flight Simulators Ep.003

Most people try to separate their work lives from their home lives...Teiko and Brian Richy have made a lifestyle from melding their marriage, business, and family together. Owners of a structural glasswall company for Squash and Racquetball courts (A Best Enterprises, Inc.), they have done hundreds of jobs throughout the USA. This interview is two parts, so be sure to give them both a listen!

00:00 — Introduction

1:22 — A Best Enterprises, Inc. Overview

2:26 — How did you get into the industry?

3:22 — Advice for dealing with a bad employer

4:08 — Early days and starting the business

10:50 — What is a moveable glass wall?

14:52 — Sales cycle challenges

20:26 — Family/work balance

24:16 — On being scammed

26:06 — Freight/logistic challenges

TL;DL: At 33:09, I share my thoughts and takeaways

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Teiko and Brian Richy (Pt.1): Entrepreneurship as a Parenting Strategy Ep.004

In today's world, entrepreneurship is the "cool" thing to do. However, many people (including myself) are guilty of romanticizing it.  In this interview, Teiko and Brian Richy highlight the not-so-glorious aspects and challenges of being a business owner.  I also share my thoughts on overcoming setbacks. See episode 4 for part 1 of this interview.

00:00 — Introduction
2:40 — Overcoming challenges
6:20 — On being sued
12:48 — What is it like to do business internationally?
18:06 — Working together on a vision
20:40 — Advice for starting a business
Tl;DL: At 25:26, I share my thoughts and takeaways on the interview.

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Teiko and Brian Richy (Pt.2): Entrepreneurial Challenges and Realism Ep.005

Mike Vaughn, President of Vaughn Concrete Products, is a Professional Civil Engineer who works hard to provide the best precast concrete products possible. Precast concrete? May sound boring at first, but it turns out that it is used in a wide variety of places. In this interview, we discuss Mr.Vaughn's journey, struggles/successes, and he gives great advice for finding satisfaction in one's work. Click here to watch a video on Mr.Vaughn's contribution to the precast concrete industry.

There are a lot of questions in this interview, so here are notable timestamps:
00:00 — Introduction
2:10 — Interview start
3:42 — What is precast concrete?
5:54 — Benefits of being an engineer
9:10 — Advice for aspiring engineers
14:09 — Importance of building relationships and a little story
18:45 — Solving challenges with labor...and some great advice!
25:30 — Mutually beneficial relationships
TL;DL: at 30:18, I give my thoughts/takeaways on the interview!

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