Fire at Will

Jessica Lalley helps subject matter experts reach more people in their audience through coaching and strategic advice. Her company, Voices to Connect, leverages social media, publications, speaking events, and more to help clients deliver their message in an impactful way. She tells us about the intracacies of leading clients into the unknown to achieve their fullest abilities—beyond what they may have expected from themselves. There's a lot of good advice in this episode for people looking to develop their personal brand! Learn more about Jessica's company Voice to Connect here: https://www.voicestoconnect.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicestoconnect/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voices-to-connect/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/voicestoconnect Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/voicestoconnect

Gordon Lake is an owner of Crossfit Simpsonville, an Upstate gym with an unbeatable community. Today, he tells us how his faith paved the way to building the atmosphere that keeps members coming back...and helps promote the gym better than any marketing strategy. Tune in for some inspiring lessons about caring for others, finding your footing as a leader, and the power of authenticity. Learn more about Gordon, his wife Annie, and their businesses: crossfitsimpsonville.com fittestoftheupstate.com Crossfit SVL IG: @crossfitsvl Fittest of the Upstate IG: @fittestoftheupstate Gordon's IG: @gj.lake

Dr. Raymond Nichols isn't just a social media influencer: he's a chiropractor dedicated to helping people find their best self through mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health. On this episode, he tells us more about how he found his calling, and how he helps his clients find their full potential and live their most optimal life. Follow Dr. Ray: IG: @dr.raymondnichols TW: @raymondnichols_ Read "Lost Connections": https://amzn.to/3g7NaNa

On this episode, we're talking to 9/8 Central's very own Brand Director, Jen Blair. Jen's career started at an engineering firm and a digital marketing agency in her hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before life brought her to Greenville and 9/8 Central. We're talking about books, social media, and whether or not words still matter in a world where TikTok dances are shaping modern advertising. Follow Jen on social media: Instagram: @ohthatjenblair Twitter: @jmtblair Follow 9/8 Central: Instagram: @98c Twitter: @98c We livestream these chats on Facebook as well. Just go to Facebook.com/fireatwillpodcast to see the latest episodes. And while you’re there, could you take a moment to follow and share? It would really help. Thank you for listening!

"This week, I had the pleasure to talk to local Greenville legend, John Sterling. Not only did John play basketball against Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson during his years at The Citadel, but he also built software startup Datastream into a publicly-traded company that sold for over $200 million. As the VP of Sales, he trained over 150 sales reps, many of whom went on to be 6- and 7-figure commission earners. Today, we're talking about his career, the lessons he's learned, and his new book, Sales for Noobs—an incredible resource for any young person who wants to make a living in sales the right way. Buy Sales for Noobs: https://amzn.to/3tiaxsL Follow John on social media: IG: @johnsterling_ FB: @johnsterlingsales Twitter: @johnsterling_ TikTok: @johnsterling_ We livestream these chats on Facebook as well. Just go to Facebook.com/fireatwillpodcast to see the latest episodes. And while you’re there, could you take a moment to follow and share? It would really help. Thank you for listening!

"I'm excited to kick off the next season of Fire at Will with Andrej Suttles, CEO of Suttlesolution. Andrej's a content creator and entrepreneur who's telling us the story about how he got started—and, more importantly, where he's going. First, a book. Second, mentorship. Andrej's a big believer in helping the next person get what they want—and finding a mentor was something that wasn't easy to do. So, he's helping men like him find mentors, discover the path to what they really like to do, and see opportunities as collaborations, not competitions. Learn more about Andrej: IG: @theempowermentcoach Suttlesolution IG: @suttlesolution Learn more about the Modern Man Show: IG: @the_modernman_show Website: http://themodernmanshow.com We livestream these chats on Facebook as well. Just go to Facebook.com/fireatwillpodcast to see the latest episodes. And while you’re there, could you take a moment to follow and share? It would really help. Thank you for listening!

I’m chatting with Tom O’Hanlan today of BookerLAB (BookerLAB.com). Tom started his first company in 1986 called Sealevel Systems (Sealevel.com) and grew it into a thriving multi-million dollar company. After retiring in 2016, Tom couldn’t stay away so he started BookerLAB, combining his love of computer hardware and music. Tom is one of my favorite people. He’s about as antithetical to the average CEO as any I’ve met. His personality is as big as his stories. We talk about a lot in this episode: business, music, and we even get into a little about what is happening in the world today. We livestream these chats on Facebook as well. Just go to Facebook.com/fireatwillpodcast to see the latest episodes. And while you’re there, could you take a moment to follow and share? It would really help. Thank you for listening!

I'm incredibly excited to have speaker and writer Lindsey Stemann on the show. Lindsey's superpower is LinkedIn. She's helped thousands of professionals and teams drive revenue for their businesses. LinkedIn can often be misunderstood. Many companies have a hard time understanding where it fits in their marketing strategy. We're discussing all of that and more on the show! Learn more about Lindsey at https://www.mcmillionconsulting.com. For more episodes of the show, check out http://www.fireatwillpodcast.com We're also found on podcast apps everywhere.

I'm chatting with Dr. Rich Constantine. Filmed at Pronk Studios. Get your very own professionally produced livestream show too. www.pronk.tv See previous shows and show notes at www.fireatwillpodcast.com

If you want your business to survive the COVID-19 economic crisis, you need to love your employees like never before. We discuss that and much more today with Chris Patton of His Way At Work. Filmed at Pronk Studios. Get your very own professionally produced llivestream show too. www.pronk.tv See previous shows and show notes at www.fireatwillpodcast.com.

Join me as I chat with Micah Brandenburg. Watch more shows at fireatwillpodcast.com.

In this episode I chat with Andy Mendelsohn. Watch more shows at fireatwillpodcast.com.

Jackson Herlong of Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby's International Realty discusses how they built a sustainable brand in a competitive market. Watch episodes live on the Facebook page.

I’m joined by Jason Blumer of Blumer & Associates. Jason started as a CPA but he’s evolved his services especially for the creative industry. In addition, he has created a unique community called Thriveal that serves CPAs who think differently. In this episode, Jason discusses the struggles that fledgling businesses face and how to overcome the first 5 years to grow a business that thrives. Show notes, as well as the live video from the show, are available on the episode page.

I’m joined by Ryan Hamilton, Head of Operations and Product Development for Plus-Plus USA. As the lead distributor for a child’s play system, Ryan knows a lot about what it takes to successfully market and ship a product. In this episode, he shares the successes and failures of starting a thriving business. If you ever thought wanted to develop, market, and ship a physical product, this is the episode for you. Show notes, as well as the live video from the show, are available on the episode page.

Successful business owners are always thinking about something bigger than their company. It’s evident that Marco Suarez of Methodical Coffee thinks a lot about sustainability. It has shaped the decisions he’s made to support his company, the environment, and the vendors they interact with on a daily basis. View the entire show notes >> Having a reason why you exist is important. Those values help you make decisions on what to do and how to them. It’s easy to skip this part and get right to business, but the shortcut isn’t worth it in the long run. In this episode we discuss what sustainable and ethical business practices mean to him, how he formed a partnership that works, and the details that go into branding a physical space. Marco reads a lot. I like that too. We have links to all the books in the show notes as well as links to Marco and Methodical Coffee. On a personal note, if this podcast helps you in any way, do you mind telling a friend? Your help would mean the world to me!

"Farm to table" is a phrase that is used a lot by restaurants and quite frankly, doesn't mean much. But when it come to Jonathan Willis, it's his way of life. Not only does Jon own an authentic farm to table restaurant, he spends his hours away from the kitchen consulting with local farmers so that they can create a viable and authentic business. For behind the scenes photos and even more inspirational content, check out our Instagram or Twitter. We also live-streamed this show on Facebook. Learn more about Will Stewart on Instagram.

Erick Arbe is the co-owner of two companies, HIBR and Golf Web Design. After a short run as professional golfer, Erick partnered with a good friend to launch a web design and development company. Several years later, they began selling a mattress with innovative tech through their new venture, HIBR. For behind the scenes photos and even more inspirational content, check out our Instagram or Twitter. We also live-streamed this show on Facebook. Learn more about Will Stewart at 98c.org.