Chris Black: The Podcast

Description: In 1994, the "beep-beep-beep" of a pager was the gold standard of business communication. Today, we're deploying AI-driven dash cams and real-time GPS fleet tracking. The tech has undergone a total revolution, but at DCCI, the mission hasn't moved an inch in over 30 years.In this "Throwback Tech" episode, Chris Black bridges the gap between the legacy and the cutting-edge solutions driving Alabama businesses in 2026. While we've moved from "call me back" to "I can see your entire fleet's safety score," the core value remains the same: Reliability over everything.Learn why a 1994 pager can teach us more about modern business than most AI gurus. Chris explains the "DCCI Standard"—why having a local expert who knows the dead zones in Elmore County and the heat of a Montgomery summer is worth more than any "bargain" you'll find on a national website.In this 7-minute legacy deep dive, we discuss:The 1994 Time Machine: Honoring the our roots and the evolution of the "beep."The Reliability Factor: Why "Old School" durability is the only way to survive a 2026 crisis.Fleet Freedom: How AI and GPS are protecting drivers and protecting employees.The Heritage Advantage: Why being a neighbor matters more than being a serial number.Don't let your fleet get stuck in the past while your competitors move into the future. It's time to upgrade your tech without losing your soul.Connect with the Frequency:Upgrade Your Fleet: DCCIpro.comThe Hotline: Leave us a message at 855-4-PODCASTLocal Support: Visit the DCCI team in Wetumpka for all your communication needs.

Gemini said Episode Title: Dinner Tables & Board Rooms: Navigating the Work-Wife DynamicDescription:"If you work with your spouse and you say you never argue, you're either lying or you aren't actually working."In this Mid-Week Check-in, Chris Black pulls back the curtain on the most challenging partnership in the world: the one between a husband and wife running a business. At DCCI, Chris and Hope don't pretend the friction isn't there. Instead, they've developed a "Code of Conduct" to ensure the business doesn't eat the marriage and the marriage doesn't kill the business.From the drive home to Wetumpka to the seat at the dinner table, this episode explores the difficult transition from "Office Boss" to "Home Husband." Learn how to manage the heat of a branding disagreement or a budget clash without burning your house down.In this 7-minute guide to family leadership, we discuss:The Identity Crisis: How to swap the "President's Hat" for the "Husband's Hat" before you walk through the front door.Transition Rituals: The importance of prayers, playlists, or pauses to "switch gears" after a long day at the shop.The FamBoss Code of Conduct: Three essential rules for fighting fair and protecting the peace at home.The Power of the Safe Word: Knowing when to officially close the shop talk for the night.The Unified Front: Why business friction is actually a sign of a legacy worth fighting for.Protect your peace at home so you have the energy to build your business tomorrow.Connect with the Frequency:Work-Life Solutions: DCCIpro.comShare Your Tips: Call 855-4-PODCAST and tell us: How do you leave the stress at the door?Community: Join the FamBoss conversation on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Episode Title: Beyond the Signal: Why ‘Taking Time' is the Ultimate ConnectionDescription: Just because you have a five-bar signal doesn't mean you have a relationship. In the world of family business, it is easy to confuse being "connected" with actually being in sync.In this Mid-Week Check-in, Chris Black moves beyond the tech to talk about the heartbeat of the FamBoss Frequency: the people on the other end of the mic. At DCCI, communication is the product, but at home, it's the lifeblood. Chris dives into the "Always On" trap that many entrepreneurs fall into—where the phone becomes a tether that tells your family they come second to a client.Using a powerful radio analogy, Chris explains how many families "mash the PTT button" at the same time, creating nothing but static at the dinner table. If you want a family legacy that lasts as long as your business, you have to treat "taking time" as a maintenance requirement, not a luxury.In this 7-minute deep dive, we discuss:The Five-Bar Fallacy: Why technical connectivity doesn't equal emotional connection.Maintenance for the Marriage: Why your relationship needs a pit stop more often than your service trucks.The Radio Reality: Learning when to stop talking and start receiving the "Home Frequency."Protecting the Perimeter: How the Black family creates a "Home Zone" to keep business stress from ruining the peace.Don't let your business connection ruin your family connection. It's time to cut the cord for a moment and look your people in the eye.Connect with the Frequency:Scale Your Peace: DCCIpro.comJoin the Conversation: 855-4-PODCASTFollow the Journey: DCCI on Facebook and LinkedIn

The Feeling Fallacy: Why Your Business Doesn't Care How You Feel"I'll do it when I feel like it." It's a phrase that kills more businesses than a bad economy ever could.In this Monday Morning Motor segment, Chris Black tackles the dangerous trap of waiting for "inspiration" to strike. We live in a world obsessed with finding passion, but if you're waiting to feel inspired before you fix a broken repeater or balance the books, you're already behind.Chris looks back at the pivotal moment in October 2024 when he signed the papers to take over Darden Communications Consultants INC (DCCI). That wasn't a "feel-good" contract; it was a commitment to a 30-year legacy and his family's future. Whether the coffee has kicked in or the fleet is down in the Alabama rain, the FamBoss standard demands discipline over mood.In this 7-minute kickstart, we discuss:The Coffee Test: Separating the pros from the amateurs when motivation is at zero.The Legacy Check: Why your 70-year-old self will thank you for the work you do today.The 5-Minute Rule: A practical hack to beat the "blues" and get moving.Leading by Example: Why your kids need to see you bossing your emotions, not the other way around.Stop waiting for the vibe and start laying the bricks. Legacy isn't built on feelings; it's built on discipline.

“I probably brought a bazooka to a knife fight with this equipment, but the message is what matters.”After a four-year hiatus, Chris Black is back behind the mic, but things look a little different than they did in 2022. The kids are driving, the "side hustle" is now a premier Alabama business, and the Chris Black Podcast has officially transformed into The FamBoss Frequency.In this Season 2 premiere, Chris pulls back the curtain on his transition from a salesman to the owner of DCCI in Wetumpka, Alabama. He shares the "good, the bad, and the ugly" of running a family-run company where his wife handles the books, his oldest son runs operations, and the line between "Dad" and "Boss" is thinner than a radio signal.In this transitional episode, we cover:The 4-Year Gap: What changed between Christmas 2022 and the launch of Season 2.Buying the Job: How Chris went from employee to the owner of DCCI—your home for two-way radios, GPS tracking, and AI dash cams.Family Dynamics: The reality of working "shoulder to shoulder" with your kids and navigating the "household vs. office" carryover with your spouse.The Award-Winning Year: A look at DCCI's recent wins, including the PAC National Champion award and multiple "Best of Elmore County" honors.The Mission: Why we're moving beyond the professional side to help families, elderly drivers, and local churches stay connected.Connect with the Show:Join the Conversation: Call our new message line at 855-4-PODCAST and leave a voicemail for the show!Learn More: Visit DCCIpro.com for all your communication and fleet needs.Follow the FamBoss: Find Chris Black and DCCI on Facebook and LinkedIn.

On this special episode, of Chris Black the podcast we will discuss some of the latest technology that are in with the teens today. This sparked several conversation in my household recently so I figured I would share what I learned. Segment one, our special guest will discuss teen tech as it relates to consoles, gaming systems, and entertainment. He joins us for a bonus segment where he greats down gift ideas for the techs who have everything (except what he'll share with you). Segment three delves into the true gift at Christmas Segment four I ask the all important question... What is wrong with my truck. All of this and more on this episode of Christ Black The Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chrisblacksr/support

This week is a very special episode. This week is all about our visit to the Rick and Bubba Show in Birmingham AL. Believe it or not people actually go and watch a radio show performed live for entertainment. I'm people and that is exactly what we did. In this episode, I will explain the Golden Ticket Seats and how to get the hottest ticket on the market. I'll share the events leading up to the big day and of course, the BIG Day! We also took a bonus trip after the show to a little place called The Cheese Cake Factory. There was a lot to unpack in their 27 page menu. All of this and more on this weeks episode of Chris Black The Podcast. Visit podpage.com/chrisblack to learn more about the show, catch archive content, show notes, and even connect with me online. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chrisblacksr/support

Welcome to Chris Black the Podcast. In Episode 17 we will cover fun with the HOA, A field trip is around the corner, and the one year mile stone. All of this and more on this weeks episode. www.podpage.com/chrisblack --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chrisblacksr/support tDeKVmtXGP3qMySrsDeB --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chrisblacksr/support

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This weeks episode features and exciting college football week kick off. We'll take on the tough discussion of NIL and what it means for college football fans everywhere. We'll even take on some of the local events here in the beautiful state of sweet home Alabama. We will also take yet another look at the greatest decade every. We will take you back to a time where going outside meant something. Don't forget to visit our webpage at www.podpage.com/chrisblack. There you will find an archive, ways to catch the show, and connect with me online. All that and more on this weeks episode of Chris Black The Podcast. Thanks for your continued support and stay safe. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chrisblacksr/support

This weeks episodes we bring the goods. I'll share my super busy 41st birthday with you. We'll spend some time under the Friday Night Lights, I'll introduce you to a special guest and share some technology at work with you. For more information about the show visit podpage.com/chrisblack --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chrisblacksr/support

Welcome to episode 14. I am your host Chris Black and this week we have quite the show for you. A lot of work went into preparing this weeks topics. The first segment we will take you back to 2015 where I recorded something on my Galaxy S III. Then I will share my special month of August. To round up this weeks back to school themed episode we will take a look at why my dad wears a uniform even though he's only a truck dirver. All of this and more on this weeks episode. www.podpage.com/chrisblack --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chrisblacksr/support

Welcome to another episode of Chris Black the Podcast. I am really excited about this weeks episode. Continuing with the new format, this weeks episode bring a log to the table. hope you will tell me what you like and what you would like to see going forward. This weeks episode we will talk about some updates on things we have discussed recently., a look into some local news that is pretty concerning, summers coming to an end and an update about an upcoming project. All of this and more on this weeks episode of Chris Black The Podcast. Check out the webpage at www.podpage.com/chrisblack to learn more about the show and connect with me on social media. I'm really looking forward to the feedback from this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chrisblacksr/support

Welcome to Chris Black the Podcast I am your host Chris Black and this is my podcast. It's the show about everything and of course I make it up as I go along. Boy do I have a Jim dandy of a show for you today. We'll start off with some crazy headlines starting here in Alabama, then take a trip all the way back to fourth grade, and finally I'll share with you a strange set of new series I recently discovered by accident. Also you'll hear another legend from the greatest decade ever and I quiz my 14 year old about terms heard in the 1980s. All this and more Right now on Chris Black the Podcast Show Notes: Ryan Stewman visit https://ryanstewman.com Gary Vee visit https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com Steve Harvey visit https://steveharvey.com Rick and Bubba visit http://rickandbubba.com https://www.burgessministries.com https://www.themanchurch.com For more information about the show visit podpage.com/chrisblack to find where the show is available, check out the archive, and connect with me on social media. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chrisblacksr/support

Welcome to another episode of Chris Black the Podcast. I am really excited about this weeks episode. I actually took the time to produce a show with music intros etc. I put a lot of work into this new format. I hope you will tell me what you like and what you would like to see going forward. This weeks episode we will talk about kids birthday parties, a look into stranger things (the series), an update about the show, and of course gas. I have also introduced two bonus segments "Tales from the Greatest Decade Every". Check out the webpage at www.podpage.com/chrisblack to learn more about the show and connect with me on social media. I'm really looking forward to the feedback from this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chrisblacksr/support

Welcome to episode 10. In this episode we will discuss Father's Day, my trip to the movies, and I'll talk about a special gift I received for Father's Day. Join us for this very special episode of the podcast. To learn more about the show visit www.podpage.com/chrisblack for more information. You can see all of our supporter platforms, learn more about the show, and connect with me on social media. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chrisblacksr/support

Welcome back to another episode and this week we talk about the worlds oldest profession. Kissing we're talking about my introduction and addiction to the towing industry. Most people never see a tow truck until they need one. There are a lot of misconceptions about tow truck drivers and the profession as a whole. Learn more behind the scenes about towing than you ever wanted to know. All this and much more on this weeks show. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chrisblacksr/support

This weeks episode takes you on a journey back into television shows that were popular in the 1980's along with the restaurant experiences that were second to none. Of course I have to give you a bit of an update on living without people (well my family anyway) and we'll round out the show with an update on the big announcement from last week. All of that and more on this weeks podcast. Also visit www.podpage.com/chrisblack to connect with me on social media and see where all of my podcasts are hosted. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chrisblacksr/support

Welcome back to another episode of Chris Black Keep it professional. Today we cover a variety of topics. Today I take a look at Television from days gone by. We will take a look at how things complicated the idiot box has gotten. We'll also discuss the people in the day to day operations that keep my life moving forward. They've abandoned me. Not really. Then i will pull back the curtain about the production of this podcast. There is a special announcement coming up so check it out. All of this and more on the this weeks episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chrisblacksr/support

After a two week hiatus, I'm back with a fresh episode and yes I'm keeping it professional. The format is a little different this week. I figured I would play around with some nostalgia from the 80's (truly the best decade ever). I'll give you an update on my post heart attack journey and some new things I'm now facing and we'll wrap up with a journey down memory lane to something I have spent at least 30 years studying. All this and more on this weeks podcast. Check out my new webpage at https://www.podpage.com/chrisblack/ and feel free to leave any feedback you may have on the show. I'm always open to new suggestions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chrisblacksr/support

Welcome to episode number 5. In this episode we will dive into why do you want to get into business. What is your purpose and what do you hope to accomplish with your new venture? Is this something that you have long thought about or just a whim? Either way businesses can be exciting and life changing for a number of reasons. Then let's take a look at spouses roles in the business. I get asked frequently how my wife deals with what I do or what her role is within my business. The most asked question is how do I deal with my spouse and my business. The truth is you never DEAL with your spouse. We'll go over few trips to help have a better understanding of your spouses role in the business. Finally I discuss my introduction into the business world. From hotels to cell phones, it was an interesting journey. All that and more on this episode. Visit our website at www.podpage.com/chrisblack to learn more about the show. Sponsors: www.dccicomm.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chrisblacksr/support

Regardless of what your product or service is, You MUST have a book of business or be able to create a book of business. Lead Generation is key when it comes to conquering these goals. In this episode, I show you how to take others on your journey with you through the power of social media. We also set up a small blue print to help you get started and I talk about the person who inspired me to get this Podcast off the ground. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chrisblacksr/support

Welcome to another episode of Chris Black Keep it professional. In this episode, I will share my trials and tribulations with timing and just getting started. There is a time for everything in life. From celebrating to grieving, they are all important. The visionaries in our lifetime all have one simple thing in common. They got started. What are your goals and dreams that you hope to get started? What are some of the things you hope to accomplish with your legacy? There are a lot of things people say they want to do but never seem to accomplish them. We're going to go over the excuses, when i share a time that a thriving business was almost never born and how my need to act in a timely manner paid off. We will also take a look at strategies to help you get started on a path to your goals today so that you may see results in the future. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chrisblacksr/support

In episode two, we have a conversation with two college freshman who are entering into the world of criminal justice. One is going into the law-enforcement side and the other side s going into the legal side. I was curious to see why anyone would want to go into such a controversial field given today's climate. I was actually very surprised by some of the things that I learned and their views on certain things. Hear their thoughts on topics such as gambling, legalizing marijuana, and officer discretion. You will not want to miss this feature rich episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chrisblacksr/support

Welcome to the first episode of the Chris Black: Keep it professional podcast. I am Chris your host that will guide you through the crazy world which is my life. The first episode is arguably the most important episode. This is where we lay the ground work for all future podcasts. In this episode, I will introduce you to the cast of characters that take part in my crazy life. You'll learn who Mr. Buddy is and why he's important, Life events that led to this podcast, and of course what I hope to accomplish with all of this as we go forward together. All this and more on the inaugural episode of the podcast. Find out all about the show and lets get social by visiting the link below. Once you send me a friend request, shoot me a message that says "Lets get social" and receive a special message. (no I'm not selling anything) www.podpage.com/chrisblack --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chrisblacksr/support

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