The PoweredbyPMC Podcast
The PoweredbyPMC Podcast
Podcast Description
The PoweredbyPMC Podcast is all about showcasing, inspiring, and celebrating the everyday heroes and community changemakers who’ve built their foundations on something solid—physically, mentally, spiritually, or financially. We dive into their backstories, explore the way they approach and lead their lives, and share the insights that helped them along the way. By tuning in, you’ll gain a fresh perspective on tackling similar challenges in your own life, potentially shifting how you see the world. More than just maintenance and repair, we’re here to build real community connections and spark new ideas—one story at a time.Hey, I’m Chris Patino, and I’ve been surrounded by the maintenance, repair, and construction world my entire life. Watching family and friends build things that people rely on every day showed me how crucial a solid foundation is—for a house, a business, or even our own beliefs. Around 2018, I really dove into who I am and realized one powerful truth: anything that’s built—whether it’s a product, a service, or the house you live in—is only as good as the foundation underneath it.I’ve worn a lot of hats along my journey—everything from making pizzas with my pizza crew to having meaningful conversations with local changemakers—and through it all, I’ve learned that everyone has a wonderful story worth sharing. When I’m not working or recording, you’ll find me at the gym or out on the trails, clearing my mind and staying active.I launched this podcast to spotlight everyday heroes and community powerhouses who encourage us all to dream bigger, act bolder, and find our own solid footing—physically, mentally, spiritually, or financially. My hope is that by tuning in, you’ll pick up fresh perspectives, gain some extra motivation, and maybe even find that spark you’ve been looking for to tackle your own challenges head-on. Thanks for joining me on this journey—let’s start building solid foundations, one conversation at a time.
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The podcast explores themes of personal growth, resilience, and community impact, with episodes featuring topics like the journey from hardship to entrepreneurship, the importance of physical and mental foundations, and how passion fuels success; episodes include discussions on clean comedy, handyman craftsmanship, executive protection, fitness coaching, and martial arts.
The PoweredbyPMC Podcast is all about showcasing, inspiring, and celebrating the everyday heroes and community changemakers who’ve built their foundations on something solid—physically, mentally, spiritually, or financially. We dive into their backstories, explore the way they approach and lead their lives, and share the insights that helped them along the way. By tuning in, you’ll gain a fresh perspective on tackling similar challenges in your own life, potentially shifting how you see the world. More than just maintenance and repair, we’re here to build real community connections and spark new ideas—one story at a time.
Hey, I’m Chris Patino, and I’ve been surrounded by the maintenance, repair, and construction world my entire life. Watching family and friends build things that people rely on every day showed me how crucial a solid foundation is—for a house, a business, or even our own beliefs. Around 2018, I really dove into who I am and realized one powerful truth: anything that’s built—whether it’s a product, a service, or the house you live in—is only as good as the foundation underneath it.
I’ve worn a lot of hats along my journey—everything from making pizzas with my pizza crew to having meaningful conversations with local changemakers—and through it all, I’ve learned that everyone has a wonderful story worth sharing. When I’m not working or recording, you’ll find me at the gym or out on the trails, clearing my mind and staying active.
I launched this podcast to spotlight everyday heroes and community powerhouses who encourage us all to dream bigger, act bolder, and find our own solid footing—physically, mentally, spiritually, or financially. My hope is that by tuning in, you’ll pick up fresh perspectives, gain some extra motivation, and maybe even find that spark you’ve been looking for to tackle your own challenges head-on. Thanks for joining me on this journey—let’s start building solid foundations, one conversation at a time.
In this episode of the PoweredbyPMC Podcast, we welcome Executive Director Bill Ferrara of the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce. Bill opens up about the near‑death experience in his youth that became the catalyst for his deeply spiritual foundation, and how that perspective has guided him through every challenge, from proving naysayers wrong to navigating setbacks when his superintendent contract wasn’t renewed.
He reflects on the mentors who shaped him, his father’s tireless work ethic, Coach Bedesem’s unwavering confidence, Jack Techtman’s people‑first coaching, and Dr. Gary Bowman’s belief in his untapped potential, He also shares some of his daily practices (prayer, self‑affirmations, and regular workouts) that keep him centered.
Along the way, Bill offers practical wisdom, and discusses his ongoing mission to lead with intention, both at work and at home.
Whether you’re seeking to deepen your own resilience, establish habits that sustain you, or lead with purpose in your community, Bill’s story is a powerful reminder that true leadership springs from the challenges we overcome.
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