Strong Com Podcast

Just keep creating This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com

Coming off a great holiday weekend where I got to connect with a few clients all on different missions but share a common thread: Local Leaders Living their Story and Sharing it for the Greater Good of Others This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com

In this episode I share the outcome of a coaching call I was recently on with Hank Norman and Lauren Pringle of 2 Market Media.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com

I asked the question "Why do you not post on social media more often" to my facebook network and the post yielded over 60 comments in a matter of hours.So I decided to record some thoughts based on the responses and common threads through them. Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com

In this episode, I reflect on Easter Sunday (context) and work through the three C's of the podcast (Communication, Community Building, and Company) through a story of personal exploration that I have underwent over the last 48 hours.It is influenced and inspired by today's Easter Sunday, my reading of the first 30 pages of Robert Greene's book Mastery, and the development of my own work within Strong Com Consulting, specifically Generating Awareness.Poetic stuff. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com

10X Growth Conference 2021 Day 2: Today was STACKED with some excellent speakers including Elena Cardone, David Grutman, Swan Sit, Pete Vargas, Cindy Eckert, Tyrese Gibson, Brandon Dawson, Daymond & Heather John, and Tommy Hilfiger.  One word reflections for each speaker: Elena Cardone - Badass David Grutman - Personal Swan Sit -  Impact Pete Vargas - Connection Cindy Eckert - Power Tyrese Gibson - Audacity Brandon Dawson - Clarity Daymond and Heather John - Charge Tommy Hilfiger - IconWatch this as a video or leave your thoughts in the comments on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppQR8enkbwE&t=9s This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com

In this video I'm sharing my thoughts about Grant Cardone's First day of 10X Growth Conference 2021.  I'm sharing my top takeaways from the event itself and the speakers for today including Jesse Itzler, Bethenny Frankel, Kevin O'Leary, Glenn Stearns, Mike Rowe, and Pitbull.Watch the video or leave a comment on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tWlmjyR9qmI This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com

It's a joy to share this conversation I had with Casey Muze Williams of Avenue Speak! Native of Longview TX, Casey founded the nonprofit known as Starr Avenue Co in 2016, an organization which celebrates harmonius participation in the art. Casey holds 20 years of training as a performance percussionist for numerous rhythm instruments. He also has training as a sound engineer from Dallas Sound Lab. He is a dedicated social and community partisan with a peaceful and influential presence. He uses music and movement as holistic treatment of substance abuse disorders.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com

Keith O'brien (@extexascoach) is a former HIgh School coach that put in the work to become part of the top 1% of earners in network marketing. In this episode I talk to him about his experiences, his values, misconceptions, and more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com

This was a super fun conversation with Kayla Lyons (@the_kaylalyons), Digital News Anchor/Host for @KLTV7.Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com

My friend and annual guest of the show Chris Patton aka @CiceroMode joins me for a great conversation about our favorite music of the year. I also ask him 3 questions regarding the 3 C's of the Podcast, Communication, Community, and Company. We talk about the creator economy, building a brand, and more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com

This conversation with DPhill Good was such a fun one to have! We had a great conversation about his art, his inspirations, the mind body connection, his vision, East Texas, self expression, listening to his heart, and much, much more. Follow him @Dphillgood This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com

This podcast features especially Strong guest, Brandon Davidson. He is a comedian and Director of Next Step Community Solutions, a non profit in Tyler Texas that provides mental health counseling and substance abuse support for middle schools and high schools. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com

Gemini is a local graffiti artist who's been working with local business owners in Tyler Texas.We talk about the act of graffiti itself, his work within the community, and how it builds business.Check out his instagram @inimeg_ and @awallnearyou This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com

I had a great time speaking with Uriah Johnson, who recently made the front page of the Tyler Paper for the weekly "zoom forums" on race relations nationally and in our local community.In this episode you'll hear us discuss how we got here, what actions we can take to move forward, the NFL fans booing "unity" stand, Uriah's new project LitTyler, and black owned businesses in East Texas.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com

In this episode I 3 "A's" to increase your sales in the new normal. I also ask questions being asked on the live stream. Sign up for my live event happening in Tyler on August 19th,  7 Top Sales Secrets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7-top-sales-secrets-tickets-114829468030 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com

In this epiosde I share some tips on how to think about and grow engagement on social media This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com

Had a great time speaking with my friend Trent Spradlin, Chief Marketing Officer for Stonewater Roofing, an East Texas success story of a small business that has now grown to a top 100 roofing company in the United States.We chat about social media marketing tactics, the power of events for brand activations, being truly connected with local community, and much more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com

A few weeks ago my friend Tony Sanders, an excellent content creator and podcaster, creator of 60 second stories, go follow him @tonyrsanders interviewed me about Resume Best Practices.Really happy with how it turned out, go check out the show on his podcast and instagram.But before we got into that he asked me about this show, Strong Com Podcast and this whole Strong Com movement and asked me a question I hadn't spent a lot of time on, to be honestHe asked me why strength?Which is a great question.So today I'm diving into that question a bit.We're going to color in those lines a bitGet clear on what strength isThen I want to share a few thingsOne is our media landscape and why it's important for you to have STRENGTH in your Comms nowAnd the other is our cultural landscape and how we can have Stronger Communities during trying timesAnd the last is how you can move from weakness to strength through what I call STRONGVISION This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge

In this episode I share how the D.R.I.V.E. acronym can help you stay driven while the world shuts down.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com