My Public Apology
In this episode, Sheldon comes clean about something that has been on his chest regarding his behavior during this past US presidential election season.
Dec 21, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 94
Safety Consultant with Sheldon Primus
The Safety Consultant Podcast with Sheldon Primus is your ultimate weekly guide to starting or growing a profitable occupational safety and health consulting business. Are you ready to be your own boss and make a greater impact? Your expertise can help more people create safer workplaces, and your skills deserve a platform where they can truly shine. If you feel limited in your current role and believe your knowledge could serve the broader workforce more effectively, this podcast is for you. Join us as we explore the steps to launch your own safety consulting business, share insights on navigating the industry, and provide strategies to maximize your impact on workplace health and safety. Now is the perfect time to take control of your career and make a difference!
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Intermittent Silence and Meditation with Dr. Krishna Bhatta
In this week's episode, Sheldon interviews Dr. Krishna Bhatta about his mediatation app Relaxx and his book Journey from Life to Life: Acheiving Higher Purpose. Krishna Bhatta, MD, FRCS is an author, surgeon and an inventor, currently practicing as chief of urology at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine. Dr. Bhatta began his life in a small Indian village, attended Patna Medical College in India, continued his education in the UK, and completed his research & medical...
Dec 14, 2020•2 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 93
You need an email marketing system....Today!
In this episode, Sheldon says you need an email marketing system, today. He will go over the features one at a time to help you see what he mean • unlimited sends, o This means that there are no limits to how many emails in a month you can send. Some services will cap you at a set amount. • email scheduling, o You can create an email and then send it at a later date. This way you will be able to set up your messages on one day for the week, month, bi-monthly, whatever. • triggered automation by ...
Dec 07, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 92
Host your own webinars and courses for supplemental income
In this episode, Sheldon goes over the importance of doing your own webinars and courses as opposed to being a contract instructor. Supplemental income is the only way to reduce the ebb and flow of income during the consulting cycle.
Nov 30, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 91
Construction vs. Maintenance for OSHA Compliance
In this episode, Sheldon goes over the legal definitions for Construction and Maintenance for OSHA compliance. This distinction is a difficult one, but very important for choosing the correct Code of Federal Regulations.
Nov 23, 2020•49 min•Ep. 90
Private FB vs. Business LinkedIn
In this week's episode, Sheldon speaks about the dilemma of having business people on your Facebook. He talks about thoughts on having business and pleasure separate with Facebook and LinkedIn.
Nov 16, 2020•38 min•Ep. 89
BBS and HOP My Thoughts
In this week's episode, Sheldon goes over the 5 principles of HOP and BBS. He then reveals which he prefers and why.
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 88
Election and Healthcare Episode with Ken Primus
In this episode, Sheldon talks with his older brother, Ken Primus, about the healthcare administration industry and how to market your consulting business to skilled care facilities. They also speak about COVID-19's effect on the healthcare industry. Then Sheldon and Ken give some thoughts about what to expect with election results for regulations.
Nov 02, 2020•37 min•Ep. 87
Kathy Trahan, CEO and President of Alliance Safety Council Part 2
In this week's episode, Sheldon continues his conversation with Kathy Trahan of Alliance Safety Council. They speak about the corporate culture of Alliance, the COSS program, and how safety consultants and trainers can promote themselves to safety councils.
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 86
Kathy Trahan, President and CEO of Alliance Safety Council Part 1
In this week's episode, Sheldon speaks to Kathy Trahan, the President and CEO of the Alliance Safety Council. This is part 1 of 2 episodes with Kathy. We learn about her life before the safety council, being in production as an instrumentation tech, and her passion for the business. Tip of the Week: Get your self prepared for when opportunity hit.
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 85
Blair Boyd, Host of Safer than your Average podcast Part 2
In this week's episode, Sheldon continues the conversation with Blair Boyd of Safer than your Average podcast. Blair is from Scotland UK and they speak about his journey in the safety world, getting safety training while working, and contrasts between US OSHA and the UK system for safety regulations. They also speak about the IOSH oranization and his podcast Safer than the Average.
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 84
Blair Boyd, Host of Safety than the Average podcast
In this week's episode, Sheldon speaks with Blair Boyd of Safer than your Average podcast. Blair is from Scotland UK and they speak about his journey in the safety world, getting safety training while working, and contrasts between US OSHA and the UK system for safety regulations.
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 83
OSHA Update October 2020
In this episode, Sheldon gives an update on what is happening with OSHA and the COVID-19 citations. He also goes over the new happenings with OSHA and other regulations.
Oct 12, 2020•58 min•Ep. 82
Zoom Overview
In this episode, Sheldon goes over how to use the Zoom platform to do video conferencing and webinars for your own business.
Oct 05, 2020•26 min•Ep. 81
Jill James, The Chief Safety Officer at Vivid Learning System Episode 2
In this week's episode, Sheldon continues the conversation with Jill James, the Chief Safety Officer of Vivid Learning Systems and the host of the Accidental Safety Pro podcast. They speak about Jill's practice of Reiki, an alternative medicine practice of laying on of hands to realign the energy of patient from the practitioner. Both Jill and Sheldon are meditators and Jill provides a special meditation for the safety consultant to help get them centered and refreshed. After the guided meditati...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 80
Jill James, Chief Safety Officer Vivid Learning System
In this week's episode, Sheldon speaks with Jill James, the Chief Safety Officer of Vivid Learning Systems and the host of The Accidental Safety Pro podcast. This is episode 1 of 2 where they speak about Jill's journey as a safety professional and her time with the Minnesota OSHA state program. They also give tips for active consultants for inspections, audits, informal conferences, and settlement agreements. Jill gives tips to the safety consultant and conforts the active OSHA inspector during ...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 89
The Learning Team Part 2
In this week, Sheldon continues the talks with authors of the new book "The Practice of Learning Teams: Learning and improving safety, quality and operational excellence.", with foreword by Dr Todd Conklin released August 2020 (ISBN: 9798665374321, Sutton, McCarthy and Robinson: Pre-Accident Investigation Media). https://swiy.io/POLT In the book Dr Todd Conklin states: "The Practice of Learning Teams will become a powerful resource in changing the way organizations learn and improve their operat...
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 88
The Learning Teams: Episode 1
In this week, Sheldon talks with authors of the new book "The Practice of Learning Teams: Learning and improving safety, quality and operational excellence.", with foreword by Dr Todd Conklin released August 2020 (ISBN: 9798665374321, Sutton, McCarthy and Robinson: Pre-Accident Investigation Media). https://swiy.io/POLT In the book Dr Todd Conklin states: "The Practice of Learning Teams will become a powerful resource in changing the way organizations learn and improve their operations. This boo...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 87
Linda Martin, PhD The Lorax
In this episode, I talk to Linda Martin, PhD, the Lorax! She and Sheldon speak about her helping others by mentoring, her imposter syndrome and the many other safety and health taboo topics!
Sep 14, 2020•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 86
Michelle Tinsley: GoYellowbird.com
Sheldon speaks with Michelle Tinsley of Yellowbird a one stop shop for EHS services, solutions, and training. She tells me about the origins of the organization, the marketing and mission of the company. GoYellowbird.com is an easy entrance level for anyone wanting to be in the safety consulting business. About Michelle Tinsley: Michelle Tinsley is the Co-Founder and COO of YellowBird. Prior to founding YellowBird Michelle served as CEO of Tinsley Retail Insights- a consulting firm helping retai...
Sep 07, 2020•2 hr 43 min•Ep. 85
Jennifer Wenzel: Vocation Creation
In this episode, I interview Jennifer Wenzel from Vocation Creation. We speak about instructional design, ways to ensure your training meets the ADDIE model and more. We even speak about the hidden techniques of Bloom Taxonomy.
Aug 31, 2020•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 84
Jez Groom- Cowry Consulting
In this episode Sheldon and Jez speaks about behavioral science for the workplace. With over 10 years of experience of practically applying behavioural science in business, Jez has established himself as one of the world's leading practitioners in the field. As a pioneer, Jez has always been on the frontlines of behavioural science, from being instrumental in the team that used murals of babies faces to fight crime in Woolwich, to changing handwashing behaviour in a pig abattoir in Santiago to p...
Aug 24, 2020•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 83
Brenden Kumarasamy: Master Talk YouTube Channel
Brenden and Sheldon talk about the techniques of speaking, Brenden's story towards speaking mastery, considerations for getting the crowd back on your side and winning the event! Tip of the Week: BREATHE
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 82
Jules De Jesus Fritz Part 2
In this week's episode, Sheldon and Mariann continues to speak with Jules De Jesus Fritz on self-care, knowing when a project is right and communication with your partner. Tip of the Week: Support your partner as they support you.
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 81
Jules De Jesus Fritz Interview
In this episode, Sheldon speaks with Jules De Jesus Fritz about her journey through entrepreneurship. Jules calls her life a surrender experiment where she chooses faith over fear to follow her intuition. After overcoming a terminal diagnosis and then becoming a celebrity makeup artist, Jules and her husband Josh, sold everything to rebuild a new life devoted to sharing blessings and teaching lessons. Their mission with Jules Loves Me is to encourage resilience and hope by sharing their real-lif...
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 80
Principles for Adult Education
In this week's episode, Sheldon reviews the principles of adult learning from an OSHA voluntary guidance manual. TOW: Use the Susan Harwood Grant Materials to help with training you clients or workforce.
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 79
Power Generation with Pete Nash Part 2
In this week's episode, Sheldon continues to speak with Pete Nash on the safety culture of Power Generation and how to break into the field as a consultant. Tip of the Week: Safety Consultant Blueprint Live Event!
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 78
Power Generation with Pete Nash Part 1
This week, Sheldon talks to an old friend, Pete Nash, about safety culture, running operations during the COVID-19 Tip of the Week; Teachable alternative by joining forces with my 501(c)(3) Learning Management System (LMS)
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 77
Michael Hartley Interview Part 2
In this week's episode, Sheldon continues to speak with Minetell's CEO and Founder Michael Hartley on the application of their system to COVID-19 and other risk management system. I switched my LMS from Teachable for a new much cheaper service.
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 76
Interview with Minetell.ca Founder and CEO Michael Hartley
In this episode, Sheldon speaks with the Founder and CEO of Minetell, Michael Hartley. They speak about his journey to starting the data company, leading and lagging indicators, safety culture and even touch on a new COVID-19 data system. This is the first of 2 episodes with Michael. Tip of the Week: Sheldon gives his 2 new products that have been helping him grow his influence and business.
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 75
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