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A Real Piece of Work

Matt Rebro, Matt Blaylock

Booking Overview

A Real Piece of Work spotlights people across professions and how they built their careers—what they do, how they got started, and practical pathways for young job-seekers. For PR pros, it’s a strong local/regional platform for emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and workforce/business-development experts who can share origin stories and actionable career lessons.

Metrics

Episodes: 20

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 429 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@wvik.org

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Host

Matt Rebro - Co-host who talks with people from a wide variety of professions about what they do, how they got started, and how others might follow a similar career path.

Matt Blaylock - Co-host who talks with people from a wide variety of professions about what they do, how they got started, and how you might follow in their footsteps.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Professionals or leaders from varied industries (including local business leaders, entrepreneurs/founders, and workforce/economic development experts). Often backed by an identifiable role/title (e.g., chamber workforce leader, business intelligence director) or a credible business-building origin story.
Required Achievements:  
Built or scaled a local business, Led workforce or business-retention programs, Produced/evaluated economic or labor-market insights, Published or led initiatives tied to regional job opportunities

Recent Guest Discussions

Bill Polley - Regional Economic Trends, Business Support Informed By Data/analysis

Chris - Workforce Challenges, Connecting Businesses With Training/resources, Using Labor/data Reports To Guide Decision-making

Constant Mountain

Howard White

Austin Blunk - Building A Business From A Side Project Into A Multi-account Operation; Career Development Through Entrepreneurship

Recent Topics

Career, Workforce, Entrepreneurship, Education, Economy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
A Real Piece of Work
:

Beyond Engineering: Building a Career in Leadership with Jeff Reynolds

October 05, 2026

In this episode of A Real Piece of Work, John Deere leader Jeff Reynolds reflects on a 33-year career that began in engineering and evolved into leadership roles spanning manufacturing, strategy, marketing, technology, and global business. Jeff shares what led him to step beyond engineering, lessons learned from leading teams around the world, and what he wishes he had known at the beginning of his career. He also discusses the importance of mentorship and giving back through his involvement ...

Growing Up Digital: Tiffany Wycoff on AI, Wellbeing, and the Next Generation

September 01, 2026

In this episode of A Real Piece of Work, Tiffany Wycoff shares her journey from teacher and school leader to entrepreneur and founder of Generation Remix. She explores the rapidly changing relationship between young people and technology, the importance of digital wellbeing, and how youth can learn to navigate an AI-centered world while developing skills for their future careers. Tiffany also discusses how Generation Remix is empowering young people to become leaders and help shape a healthie...

Beyond Grades: Rethinking Success in School and Work

June 09, 2026

In this episode of A Real Piece of Work, author, academic advisor, and early career development strategist Ana Homayoun explores how executive functioning skills, technology, and personal energy management are shaping success in today’s world. The conversation examines the growing challenges students and professionals face in balancing focus, productivity, and well-being in an increasingly digital environment.Drawing from her work with schools, nonprofits, and corporations—as well as themes f...

Frequently asked questions

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A Real Piece of Work
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How do I get in touch with A Real Piece of Work?

A Real Piece of Work is hosted by Matt Rebro and Matt Blaylock. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@wvik.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for A Real Piece of Work?

The publicly listed email for A Real Piece of Work: podcasts@wvik.org.

How many listeners does A Real Piece of Work have?

Podseeker estimates A Real Piece of Work reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for A Real Piece of Work?

A Real Piece of Work typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Professionals or leaders from varied industries (including local business leaders, entrepreneurs/founders, and workforce/economic development experts). Often backed by an identifiable role/title (e.g., chamber workforce leader, business intelligence director) or a credible business-building origin story. Common among recent guests: Built or scaled a local business; Led workforce or business-retention programs; Produced/evaluated economic or labor-market insights. Recent guests include Bill Polley, Chris, and Constant Mountain.

How hard is it to get booked on A Real Piece of Work?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does A Real Piece of Work cover?

Recent episodes cover Career, Workforce, Entrepreneurship, Education, and Economy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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