In this episode of Silent Service Will Diesel sits down with his good friend and colleague Thomas Zink for a conversation that came together pretty spontaneously but turned into something really meaningful. Thomas shares his journey from growing up in Cleveland to making the move to Florida, and how loyalty, hard work, and a leap of faith opened the door to a career in an industry that feels like the backbone of America.They talk about friendship, sports, some inside jokes, and what it’s like to navigate the early stages of corporate life. Thomas reflects on lessons from college, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and what it really means to let naysayers know.This one’s filled with honesty, laughter, and plenty of Midwest heart. At its core it’s a conversation about more than just work. It’s about faith, values, and the friendships that sharpen us along the way.0:00 – Intro & welcoming Thomas3:00 – Switching majors and love for numbers6:00 – MEPS check-in with Thomas9:00 – Will’s MEPS and friendship reflections12:00 – First impressions & “island desk” story15:00 – Inside joke: “let naysayers know”18:00 – Midwest habits & Cleveland sports pride21:00 – White noise, deep work, and Severance analogy24:00 – Professor Roger Klee’s impact27:00 – White-collar in a blue-collar industry30:00 – Funniest client request: the Power Hour riff33:00 – Helping a family fund college36:00 – HVAC 101 & battling imposter syndrome39:00 – Gratitude for peers in similar life stage42:00 – Lightning round begins (embarrassing moments)45:00 – Book & podcast recommendations48:00 – Five-year vision for leadership & ownership51:00 – Closing laughs, awkward jokes, and gratitudeFollow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartRadio, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. New EpisodesEvery Wednesday and Friday. Follow UsInstagram & TikTok: @silentsvcpod Hosted byMatt DiMauro & Will Diesel Support the ShowIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend! We donate 100% of proceeds to charity.Got a cause you care about? Send a quick pitch to [email protected] — we’d love to hear your story.

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