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“Do the Right Thing the First Time” In the third episode of AMI VIP, Tim Yates, Owner of Ridgeline Roofing & Solar LLC, shares about how he started in roofing when he mentioned, “Nobody ever says, wanna grow up and be a roofer.” We’re so glad he did, though. Tim’s experience and dedication to his career has created an extremely successful business with multiple locations around the region and growing. We also appreciate his dedication to self-discipline in doing the right thing first. Marcus Aurelius would tend to agree, “Just that you do the right thing. The rest doesn’t matter. Cold or warm. Tired or well-rested. Despised or honored.” There’s definitely plenty to learn when you spend time around these men. Ridgeline’s Bio Ridgeline Roofing & Solar, LLC is an integrity-driven company and passionate about what they do. They have a full staff consisting of fully trained project managers, office personnel, a supplement team to assist with insurance discrepancies, and experienced, professional crews to help make your roofing/solar projects easy and affordable. If you’re looking for quality, they'd greatly appreciate an opportunity to discuss options with you! With over 25 years experience, Ridgeline Roofing and Solar is Joplin and the four-state area’s premier roofing and solar company. They pride themselves on quality. Website: https://ridgelineroofingandsolar.com Instagram: @TeamRidgeline Twitter: @TeamRidgeline Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgelineRoofingandSolarLLC AMI VIP All Links: https://linktr.ee/4stateslive Interested in becoming an AMI VIP? Go to https://amiradiogroup.com/amivip! We’d love to show you what we can do to help you grow your business and improve your advertising ROI. Thanks for listening and watching and be sure to check back every OTHER THURSDAY for our latest episodes!

Episode 2: “Vulnerability is a Beautiful Thing!” In our second episode of AMI VIP, Doug Hunt shares how he mentors businesses in his role as the Director of Entrepreneurship with the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce. In our second episode of AMI VIP, Doug Hunt shares how he mentors businesses in his role as the Director of Entrepreneurship with the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce. We all have the choice to practice gratitude and mindset which impacts the outcome of every day of our lives. Doug believes if entrepreneurs can successfully control their mindset (through daily, intentional practice) they can access the opportunity within. He even shares a new phrase with Mo called “boomerang positive energy”. Doug is all about sharing best practices to help everyone develop strategies around themselves for power, magic and enlightenment. Oh, did you know competition and collaboration have the same number of syllables? Neither did we! Doug drops kinds of wisdom on this week’s episode! Doug’s Bio Doug Hunt currently serves as Director of Entrepreneurship with the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce in Joplin, MO. Since serving in this position Doug has executed a plan that’s advanced the mission of two business incubators with more than 60,000 sq. ft. of space. He has taken the centers to 100% occupancy for the first time in their history while working closely with new startup businesses coaching them through early growth, becoming stabilized and eventually graduating from the business incubators. Doug owned his own consulting firm, Doug Hunt Consulting launching it in 2013. In this capacity Doug consulted with small business owners providing coaching and proven guidance on marketing, public relations, successful internal and team communications. Doug served as Vice President of Business Development for Employers Health & Safety, LLC until 4 months into the 2020 Covid Pandemic. For 8 years he served as Vice President of Business Development for Farrell Construction, Inc./True Style Homes, LLC. He founded and was owner of Sunrise Media Group, Inc., a leading marketing, and public relations firm employing a staff of 10 for more than 15 years. In 2013, following the economic impact of the EF-5 Joplin Tornado, Doug closed the company and launched his new consulting venture along with his inspirational speaking tour. At the beginning of his career, he spent 11 years in broadcast television working for both the NBC and ABC TV stations in Joplin, Missouri as a Creative Services Director, Promotions Manager, Commercial Producer/Director, Videographer, Newscast Technical Director, and Operations Manager. In 1995, the Missouri Jaycees named Doug Hunt as one of the “Ten Most Outstanding Young Missourians”. In 2003 his company, Sunrise Media Group, Inc. was awarded the “Missouri Governor’s Cup Award” for tourism marketing. In 2004, he was honored with the “Silver Medal Lifetime Achievement Award” from the American Advertising Federation. Also, that same year the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce named Doug’s company, Sunrise Media Group, Inc., “Small Business of the Year”. Find Doug To learn more about the business incubators and the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, click here: https://joplincc.com/links. AMI VIP Interested in becoming an AMI VIP? Go to https://amiradiogroup.com! We’d love to show you what we can do to help you grow your business and improve your advertising ROI. Thanks for listening and watching! Check back every OTHER THURSDAY for our latest episodes!

Episode 1 - “Take the Journey” In our first episode of AMI VIP, Kevin Sidenstricker (Co-Host of 4 States Live with Shannon Bruffett) shares how he woke up one day after his 22-year career as a Navy Commander and 13 year F-14 Tomcat Radio Intercept Officer (RIO) with over 2,200 flight hours and decided to be an actor. He also opens up about how he processed this major life change to follow his heart’s calling. Kevin’s Bulleted Bio - 22-year Navy Commander, Retired - 13-year F-14 Tomcat Radio Intercept Officer (RIO) with over 2,200 flight hours - Actor credits include House of Cards, VEEP, and the Investigation Discovery Channel - Radio Personality, DJ and News Director - Audiobook Narrator - Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems - MBA from George Mason University - Graduate of the Belgian Royal Defense College in Brussels - Private Pilot - Commander of the Civil Air Patrol MO-143 Hoover's Raiders Composite Squadron at Joplin Regional Airport Be sure to listen to 4 State’s Live weekdays from 7-9 AM on 860 & 97.5 KKOW! Listen and follow here 4SL & AMI VIP here: Website: https://www.kkowam.com/podcast/4-states-live/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4statesliveig/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@4stateslive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kkow860/ Interested in becoming an AMI VIP? Go to https://amiradiogroup.com! We’d love to show you what we can do to help you grow your business and improve your advertising ROI. I planned to share a few stoic philosophies at the end of this episode and decided it would be even more awesome to share this video from the Daily Stoic, one of my favorite resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh0sMjnCx9U. Thanks for listening and watching and be sure to check back every OTHER THURSDAY for our latest episodes!