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The Contingent Professor | Tenure? They still do that? Join Contingent Nation as we take you into the bizarre reality of surviving and thriving in 21st century academia, where tenure and tenure-track positions are being "re-evaluated." Designed for new and mid-career faculty - heck, all faculty - looking to break free of the Adjunct title or navigate the tenure/promotion/re-appointment process, which includes research, teaching, advising, service, working with colleagues, and dealing with ad ...
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Welcome to Columbus Brick by Brick — the podcast where we dig into the stories, people, and projects that are actively shaping the city of Columbus, Ohio. Hosted by Jon Styer, broker and owner of Styer Real Estate Professionals, this weekly show offers a front-row seat to conversations with the local leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who are laying the foundation of our city's future — one brick at a time. If you live in Columbus, do business here, or just love seeing how great cities ...
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What does it take to go from burnout to building one of Columbus’s most impactful real estate platforms? Katie Mastroianni, owner and publisher of Columbus Real Producers, joins Jon to share her powerful story of perseverance, purpose, and building community over competition. Welcome to Columbus Brick by Brick, the show where we uncover the people,…
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What happens when a Realtor blends broadcasting brilliance, entrepreneurial spirit, and deep empathy for homeowners in transition? You get Kathy Chiero — and DownSize Columbus. In this inspiring episode, we dive into the business, purpose, and heart behind a brand that's transforming how people downsize in Central Ohio. Welcome back to Columbus Bri…
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Discover how AI is reshaping the real estate game in Columbus – smarter valuations, inspection summaries, and ultra‑personalized service. This week on Columbus Brick by Brick, host Jon Styer sits down with Jim Perry – seasoned AI lecturer at OSU’s Fisher College of Business, Realtor at Styer Real Estate Professionals, and certified yoga instructor.…
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How does a high-school mover go from hauling furniture to leading a top-performing real estate team—and go viral doing it? In Episode 12, Oscar Martinez lays out the playbook: niche branding, relentless hustle, systems-driven leadership, and a social-first strategy that’s redefining success in Columbus real estate. About Our Guest Oscar Martinez – …
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From losing $100K on his first flip to raising millions in private capital, Tommy Harr shares the raw, unfiltered truth of real estate success. This episode is a deep dive into grit, growth, and building a business that actually lasts. Welcome to Episode 11 of Columbus Brick by Brick, the podcast uncovering the people, projects, and ideas shaping t…
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In this episode, Jon Styer sits down with Andrew Doup, a military veteran turned attorney and founder of Syndication Counsel LLC. Discover how he went from not understanding a closing contract to becoming a trusted advisor on over 500 private investment deals. This episode explores how smart legal structure and strategic capital can build more than…
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Welcome to Columbus Brick by Brick, where we explore the people, projects, and ideas shaping our city. In this episode, host Jon Styer, broker and owner of Styer Real Estate Professionals, sits down with Misty Linn—founder of Core Realty Collection and a trailblazer in Columbus real estate. Misty shares her journey from attending open houses as a h…
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From house hacking in Polaris to owning over 35 doors, Abigail Swihart Valentine has built a real estate empire one bold move at a time. In this episode, she shares the tools, mindset, and mentorship that helped her grow a thriving business—and a life on her terms. Abigail is the founder of The Valentine Group and a Realtor with Red 1 Realty. Known…
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In this episode of Columbus Brick by Brick, host Jon Styer sits down with a dynamic Realtor and renovation expert who balances entrepreneurship and motherhood while leading two growing businesses in the real estate space. As the powerhouse behind a renovation company and a personal real estate brand, she brings a unique perspective on business grow…
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Welcome back to Columbus Brick by Brick, the podcast where we uncover the people, projects, and ideas shaping the future of Columbus, Ohio—one story at a time. Hosted by Jon Styer, broker and owner of Styer Real Estate Professionals, this weekly show features in-depth conversations with the visionaries behind our city’s growth. In this episode, Jon…
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What happens when you combine fierce branding, genuine connection, and a heart for helping others build wealth? You get Jennifer Kessel-White. In this episode, Jon sits down with the powerhouse co-owner of the LKW Home Team to talk about creating a values-based real estate business that’s built to last—and love. Episode Breakdown: In this conversat…
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Welcome to Columbus Brick by Brick — the show where we uncover the people, projects, and ideas shaping the future of our city. I’m your host, Jon Styer, broker and owner of Styer Real Estate Professionals. Each week, we sit down with local leaders, business owners, and creatives who are building something special in Columbus, Ohio. This week, we’re…
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Welcome to Columbus Brick by Brick — the show uncovering the people, projects, and ideas shaping the future of our city. Hosted by Jon Styer, broker and owner of Styer Real Estate Professionals, each week we sit down with local leaders, business owners, and creatives moving Columbus forward — one story at a time. In this episode, Jon welcomes real …
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Welcome to Columbus Brick by Brick, the podcast uncovering the people, projects, and ideas shaping the future of our city—one conversation at a time. Hosted by Jon Styer, broker and owner of Styer Real Estate Professionals, each week brings you real stories from leaders, creatives, and business owners across Columbus. In this week’s episode, Jon si…
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How do you turn a single rental into a national brand? Sarah Karakaian shares the lessons, pivots, and bold moves that helped her scale in the STR world. In our debut episode of Columbus Brick by Brick, Sarah shares how she built a thriving STR business from scratch — and why going narrow and deep is the real key to success. Welcome to the very fir…
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Just a blurb. Daniel and Rob try to make a blurb for another podcast and fall into an episode ranging from past lab experiences, to debriefing another end of semester, to new attempts at online programs. Needless to say, the blurb didn't pan out. (Standard disclaimers: especially the part about our views and our employer’s views. They aren't equal.…
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Copywrite Error. Bonus Episode. Daniel starts ranting and Rob grabs the microphones for a shortened episode about figure captions and attribution in books. Daniel notices a "write error" on the recorder and tries to save the episode. (Standard disclaimers: especially the part about our views and our employer’s views. They aren't equal.)…
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Spring Break. Daniel and Rob finally have some time right before spring break to chat up on what's been happening during the semester. Daniel talks about what it's like to teach a no-prerequisite quantitative reasoning course, while Rob is keen to speak on the college admission scandal. (Standard disclaimers: especially the part about our views and…
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Listen to my podcast. Daniel and Rob squeeze one last podcast into the year. In this episode they talk about the many roles of the professor, student evals, with a quick Q&A from student X or Y, and Rob's welcome message to new faculty--which involves telling them to listen to the podcast. (Standard disclaimers: especially the part about our views …
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Pop-up podcast. Rob makes Daniel make a podcast. In this episode they talk about pop-up courses and a controversial one that caused a slight national stir. What place do these have in different fields and do contingents dare run them? (Standard disclaimers: especially the part about our views and our employer’s views. They aren't equal.)…
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Attention span and other things. Daniel and Rob make another podcast! This time about the attention span myth (TED talks? Blah) and a little bit about how your brain processes information. Plus, Rob gets distracted by his phone. (Standard disclaimers. Especially the part about our views and our employers' views. Not necessarily the same.)…
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Daniel and Rob start a new season talking about the end of another semester and trials and tribulations of trying to get a new class enrolled. The big theme for this episode is the role of math testing in determining class placement and why it matters to departments outside of mathematics. They end with a small preview of the upcoming season. (Stan…
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Daniel and Rob come together for an in-between season podcast to catch up. Keeping the riff to about an hour this time, Daniel and Rob talk about what it takes to write a book, what you can try to negotiate if you are lucky enough to secure a tenure-track contract, and briefly about the BLS and what we can tell our students about employment potenti…
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Daniel and Rob sit down to talk about controversial and taboo topics faced in the workplace and in the classroom by adjuncts, non TTs, and TTs. They spend a good chunk of time talking about an adjunct account and the learning style myth, ending with a top 10 of topics to consider. (Standard disclaimers apply.)…
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Daniel and Rob, stemming from a not so great student evaluation, discuss the state of etiquette in the classroom and (perhaps) the need for more detailed and explicit guidelines for how students should expect to behave in the class and out. Everything is laid out, from salutations, to email form, to the employer's desire for better soft skills from…
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Daniel and Rob start out the summer break with a discussion on how to plot out trajectories for research and teaching and the implications for those on and off the tenure track. After the regular back forth on the topic, they finish off with a little bit on tenure myths. (Standard disclaimers apply.)…
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Daniel and Rob sit down to talk about the noticeable decline in attendance as the semester wanes and discuss strategies on how to combat that effect, looking at k-12 and higher ed examples. But first, they highlight some of the goings on in higher ed with respect to adjunct wages and state system shenanigans. (Standard disclaimers apply.)…
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Daniel and Rob sit down during spring break to talk a bit about mentors and their importance, as well as the growing trend to go academic rogue and what that means (inspired by the blog postings of a rogue linguist, Alison Edwards). But first, Daniel can't help but clue Rob in on academic twitter and a firestorm that happened when an undergrad said…
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Daniel and Rob fit one last ep into 2016 and discuss the really bizarre world of normalizing adjunct status at the institutional level by processes and methods known as onboarding. Daniel and Rob go back and forth trying to figure out if this is a good thing or if it further exploits a precious resource. Special end of year outro for those that man…
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Another Contingent Story. Daniel and Rob finally lock down another interview! This time with Lisa, a humanities PhD/Adjunct, discussing her path to contingency. Topics range from why get a PhD in the first place, to the limits of choosing place over career, to how to cope with the realities of contingency once established. Some good laughing, too! …
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Still coping with contingency. Inspired by new podcasts covering the AltAc genre, Daniel and Rob continue their look into what contingency means for academic types in the broader context of the new normal of a global contingent workforce. We even got to use the new beep button for a Rob-ism. (Views are ours, jokes meant to be in good fun)…
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