Remote Work Radio

This special episode of Remote Work Radio is a blast from the past! In March 2020, our executive producer Paul Hill caught up with Piute County Commissioner Darin Bushman to discuss how small, rural businesses were adapting to the unique circumstances of the pandemic and innovating through e-commerce technology and social media. They also discuss the success of USU Extension’s Rural Online Initiative program in helping businesses adapt to the unanticipated, pandemic induced implementation of remote work.

 

In this episode of Remote Work Radio, our host Marta Nielsen interviews Brent Willson, a father of 6, Air Force veteran, and resident of Carbon County. Brent explains how he was able to find a new remote job after completing USU Extension's Master Remote Work Professional certificate course. He also shares the personal benefits he's experienced through remote work and the impact it has had on his family life.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio, our host Marta Nielsen interviews William Kremlin, a native of Vernal, Utah. William loves his life in the Uintah Basin, but had been laid off from his job and was worried he would have to leave his hometown to find work. He learned about USU Extension's Master Remote Work Professional certificate course from the state's Vocation Rehabilitation office and decided to pursue a remote job by taking the course and was recently hired by Concentrix.  In the interview, they discuss his position at Concentrix and how remote work will positively affect the quality of life in the Uintah Basin.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio, host Marta Nielsen interviews Ann Collier, a mom of 8 living in rural Utah. Ann was recently hired as a customer service representative with Entrata, a property management software company. In this episode, Ann describes her experience and gives great advice about the remote job application process and creating a resume.

In this episode, our host Marta Nielsen interviews Kevin Franke, a 10-year remote work veteran. As an experienced remote employee for Sierra Wireless, Kevin found the Master Remote Work Professional certificate course very beneficial, providing him with a wide variety of relevant information.

In this episode, our host Marta Nielsen interviews Dolores Heaton, a Program Coordinator for USU Extension's Rural Online Initiative program. Dolores discusses her shift from in-office work to remote work and encourages everyone, interested in working remotely or not, to consider taking the Master Remote Work Professional certificate course.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio, our host Marta Nielsen interviews single mother, paraprofessional, and remote transcriber, Coree Buck. Coree describes how she juggles two jobs while being a single mother to five boys and emphasizes the benefits of having a remote position so she can spend valuable time at home with her sons while still doubling her income.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio, our host Marta Nielson interviews Bess Bennett, an entrepreneur and single mom who lives in rural Utah. Bess completed the Master Remote Work Professional certificate course and is expanding her work as a freelancer with the skills she gained through the course. In this interview, she tells us her story, including how she manages her homestead, works as a virtual assistant, and maintains her side hustle.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio, our host Marta Nielson interviews Laurel Farrer. Laurel is a remote work consultant and CEO of Distribute Consulting, a firm that helps organizations and people make the switch from the traditional office environment to working remotely. In her interview, Laurel provides insightful tips on how to adapt to the modern workplace practice as both an employee and an employer. She also discusses the long-term implications of the abrupt shift people have made from in-office work to remote work.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio, our host Marta Nielson interviews Murice Miller, a resident of Moab, Utah. Murice recently completed the Master Remote Work Professional certificate course and in this interview, he describes his experience with the course and how he came away inspired to pursue his goals as an entrepreneur.