{"podcast":{"title":"Ground Floor Government","slug":"ground-floor-government-7436219","podcast_index_feed_id":7436219,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/phonelive/","website_url":"https://phonelive.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/abcc3168-2607-4e42-b503-249fe0f5a08e/lYp3grs3bQMt5MSDA5X8ULKG.jpg","author":"PhoneLive.io","episode_count":96,"summary":"Ground Floor Government is the podcast for the people who make local government work—behind the scenes. Hosted by David Plappert, founder of PhoneLive.io, this show gives city and county clerks, IT leads, communication pros, and public servants their time at the mic. ㅤ Each week, we dig into what really keeps cities and counties running—last-minute meeting prep, tech shifts, team leadership, and the quiet but essential work of transparency and public service. If you’ve ever hit publish on a public notice, stayed late to prep a meeting, or solved a problem no one even saw coming, this show is for you.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T08:19:55.001303+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219"},"episode":{"title":"From Business to Public Service (with Frederick Tobar) | Ep. 88","slug":"from-business-to-public-service-with-frederick-tobar-ep-88","published_at":"2026-07-06T19:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/from-business-to-public-service-with-frederick-tobar-ep-88","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219","url":"https://phonelive.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/56c83383-71d2-4049-b929-5bf87455881a.mp3","summary":"Summary In this conversation, Frederick Tobar shares his journey in local government, highlighting the diverse opportunities available and the importance of adaptability and people skills. He discusses his various roles, the challenges faced, and the positive impact of local projects on the community. Frederick emphasizes the value of a helpful attitude and the significance of understanding the connection between numbers and people's emotions in public service. Takeaways Local government offers diverse career paths and opportunities. Adaptability is key in navigating different roles. Community projects can have a significant positive impact. People skills are essential in government roles. A helpful attitude can enhance job satisfaction. Internships can lead to unexpected career paths. Understanding regulations is crucial for effective communication. Collaboration between departments is vital for success. Maintaining a positive outlook can open doors for advancement. Realizing the impact of your work on the community is important.","meta_description":"Summary In this conversation, Frederick Tobar shares his journey in local government, highlighting the diverse opportunities available and the importance…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1003,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ground-floor-government-7436219/episodes/from-business-to-public-service-with-frederick-tobar-ep-88/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/from-business-to-public-service-with-frederick-tobar-ep-88.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}