Podcasts about Central Alabama

Wednesday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube started off at the Pro-Am of the Regions Tradition as Greg explains how he's getting ready to play today; then, the guys get excited for LSU vs. SMU as well as the announced kick times for some of the early games in 2025; later, we get an update on our "Mac & Cube Investigate" series involving the baseball bat scandal ravaging Central Alabama; and finally, Greg Sankey, AJ McCarron, and Hugh Freeze, all stop down to have with with the guys. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Place and personal circumstance can play a decisive role in how one perceives the purpose and effectiveness of government. According to a 2021 study, in 2010 an estimated 37% of the U.S. population lived in an unincorporated area—places without municipal government and the services it might provide.     Central Alabama's Lowndes County, for instance, has a population of just under 10,000 people. Sixty-two percent of homes here are in unincorporated areas. A 2023 door-to-door survey led by the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice found 90% of homes in the county dealing with poor or failing sanitation infrastructure.  Catherine Coleman Flowers grew up in Lowndes County. In Holy Ground: On Activism, Environmental Justice, and Finding Hope, she writes about her experience growing up in rural America without the amenities and public services many take for granted in a developed country. Catherine combines personal memoir with historical analysis to trace her ancestral community ties and her own journey from public school teacher and daughter of two civil rights activists to her role today as a highly respected leader of the environmental justice movement and recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “genius” grant.  Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Catherine Coleman Flowers discuss the pursuit of equitable sanitation infrastructure in the U.S., perspectives on democracy, and what causes the extremely divergent qualities of life found in the Ten Across geography.  Related articles and resources:   Holy Ground: On Activism, Environmental Justice, and Finding Hope (Catherine Coleman Flowers, 2025)  Waste: One Woman's Fight Against America's Dirty Secret (Catherine Coleman Flowers, 2020)  “Researchers fear grants for studies on health disparities may be cut in anti-DEI push” (NPR, March 2025)  “'Canary in a Coal Mine': Data Scientists Restore a Climate Justice Tool Taken Down by Trump” (Inside Climate News, Feb. 2025)  “A landmark investigation brings environmental justice to rural Alabama” (Grist, May 2023)  “Filthy Water: A Basic Sanitation Problem Persists in Rural America” (Yale Environment 360, Dec. 2020)  “Hookworm, a disease of extreme poverty, is thriving in the US south. Why?” (The Guardian, July 2017)  “Invisible and unequal: Unincorporated community status as a structural determinant of health” (Social Science & Medicine, Vol. 285, Sept. 2021)  Credits Host: Duke Reiter  Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith  Music by: Gavin Luke  Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler  

Mississippi healthcare leaders unveil the state's 2024 Public Health Report Card. It shows progress is being made in a number of areas---but significant challenges remain. Then, Mississippi receives failing grades for tobacco control policies in the American Lung Association's annual “State of Tobacco Control” Report.Plus, The Alabama Black Belt received national attention for its longstanding sanitation issues for residents. One Lowndes County-based organization shows how they are working to get septic systems across Central Alabama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On tonight's show, Mark Steber, Chief Tax Information Officer, Jackson Hewitt Tax Services, to discuss this year's tax season, tax changes you need to be aware of and how to get yourself organized to file as quickly as possible. After that, I'll have Alabama Kidney Foundation's Marcie Prescott along with Rodney & Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Department Chief Cory Moon to share about kidney donation and the upcoming walk to support their efforts in Central Alabama.

On this bonus episode, we welcome Hunter Smith of Central Alabama to tell the story of his recent giant whitetail bow kill. Hunter is a serious Gamekeeper and takes hunting to the next level. He was doing everything he could to grow big bucks… but imagine the shock of having a 200-plus-inch whitetail unexpectedly show up on your cameras in early September. Suddenly, the biggest deer you have ever seen is showing up on your cameras! That's what happened to Hunter, and it flipped his world upside down. Hear the story and drama firsthand. Listen, Learn, and Enjoy.Show Notes:Hunter Smith on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunter_lawson_smith/?hl=en Send a text message to the show!Visit Nativ Nurseries at navitnurseries.com Use code GK50 to save 50% off a 1yr magazine subscription. SUBSCRIBE TODAYSupport the showStay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitter: @MOGameKeepers YouTube: @MossyOakGameKeepers Website: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/ Subscribe to Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Magazine Buy a Single Issue of Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issue Join our Newsletters: Field Notes - https://bit.ly/GKField_Notes | The Branch - https://bit.ly/the_branch Have a question for us or a podcast idea? Email us at gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

As the year is coming to an end, now is a great time to look back at the events of the past growing season. On this episode of the Alabama....

Guest: Naomi KempMinistry: Child Evangelism Fellowship of Central AlabamaPosition: Local CoordinatorTopics: initiatives of CEF and recent work of Central AL + preview of Annual Benefit Banquet on November 7, 2024Website: cefcentralalabama.org

Guest: Naomi KempMinistry: Child Evangelism Fellowship of Central AlabamaPosition: Local CoordinatorTopics: initiatives of CEF and recent work of Central AL + preview of Annual Benefit Banquet on November 7, 2024Website: cefcentralalabama.org

During this episode, our host, Danny Brister, Jr., interviews Dr. Adrienne Starks of STREAM Innovations and Brittany Hogan of Empowered To Conquer alongside special guest host Kevin Moore of Mission Increase of Central Alabama. They discuss the realities of being a Black executive director of a nonprofit in the south. Brittany Hogan - https://www.empoweredtoconquer.org/Dr. Adrienne Starks - https://streaminnovations.org/Kevin Moore - https://missionincrease.org/central-alabama/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.actjustlylovemercy.org/subscribe

The heart of God is an adoptive heart to welcome us into his family. For decades Agape of Central Alabama has been helping vulnerable and orphaned children find permanency in safe, nurturing families. Today we celebrate a powerful story of one of our own who knows more than anyone the power of adoption.

We will talk with Minister Wesley Haley Beatrice, Alabama 231 Six Ave. 36425#HOWCEE Radio @ 11AM "TODAY" about this event taking place Nov. 16 4PM in Talladega AL. 351160 Call Minister Wesley Haley @ 256-404-8551. Thanks for your support #HOWCEE Radio Beatrice, Alabama 231 Six Ave. 36425 Founder & Director at Central Alabama Gospel Awards Minister Wesley Haley Talks about the Nov. 6 Central Alabama Gospel Awards  #HOWCEE Howcee Productions Gospel "Bringing Families Communities and Churches Together" Music gospel music. What is gospel music? What is the common factor in all gospel music? that is sang played written regardless of what genre. The answer God (The Father) The Son (Jesus) The Spirit (Holy Spirit The Holy Ghost The Comforter) We play all style of music in one place. We will cover all elements of the human being. We will minister to the whole man. Come join us. In "Bringing Families communities and Churches Together"

We are joined by Green, who chats with us about their recent journey in pageantry and their drag career. What was their first drag name? How did they get so good at makeup? How do they feel about busted queens coming for them? All that and more is answered in this week's episode! Connect with Green: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/call.me.greenn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bubble.kum Plugs: Drag Bingo at Hi-Wire Brewing - Second Wednesdays at 7:30 PM: https://www.facebook.com/events/1566493797520315/1586940865475608/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D Camp Wannakiki Season 6 Viewing Parties - Thursdays at 8 PM at Al's on 7th (July 11-September 12): https://fb.me/e/5FAJ9Stk6 Connect with Flapping & Fawning Podcast! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flappingandfawningpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flappingandfawningpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flappingandfawningpod Merch Store: https://store.streamelements.com/flapjacqueline Podcast Platforms: https://tr.ee/Ux4Zp7wKAG Write in to flappingandfawningpod@gmail.com and we might respond on the podcast!   ----- NOTES FROM OUR SPONSORS -----   Drag Night at the Nick – Friday, July 19, 2024 at 8 PM Presented by DIY Productions Hosted by Twhat Weiland with cast member Green. Featuring performances by Artmenis Ani'mosity, Craven, Heaux Heffner, Lauren Lou, Pepper Insult, & Taurene Tickets: tiny.cc/dnatn_tix --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flappingandfawningpod/support

Settlers came to Central Alabama in the early 1800s with big dreams. Miners panned the streams and combed the hillsides of the state's Gold Belt, hoping to strike it rich. Arbacooche and Goldville were forged by the rush on land and gold, along with Cahaba, the first state capital. Demand for the abundant cotton led to the establishment of factories like Pepperell Mills, Russell Manufacturing Company, Tallassee Mills, Avondale Mills and Daniel Pratt Cotton Gin. Owners built mill villages for their workers, setting the standard for other companies as well. But when booms go bust, they leave ghost towns in their wake. Author Peggy Jackson Walls walks the empty streets of these once lively towns, reviving the stories of the people who built and abandoned them. Peggy Walls is a member of several historical, lineage and writing societies: Tohopeka Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Alabama Historical Association, Tallapoosee Historical Society, Alabama Writers' Forum, National League of American Penwomen, Alabama's Writers Conclave and Alabama State Poetry Association. She earned an undergraduate degree in secondary education from AUM and a Master of Arts degree and postgraduate Professional Educators Certification from Auburn University. Her interests are history and lineage research, poetry and art. She is the author of Alabama Gold, a History of the South's Last Mother Lode (2016). She has written articles for journals, the Alabama Review and Alabama Heritage, as well as multiple news articles. Purchase HERE

Settlers came to Central Alabama in the early 1800s with big dreams. Miners panned the streams and combed the hillsides of the state's Gold Belt, hoping to strike it rich. Arbacooche and Goldville were forged by the rush on land and gold, along with Cahaba, the first state capital. Demand for the abundant cotton led to the establishment of factories like Pepperell Mills, Russell Manufacturing Company, Tallassee Mills, Avondale Mills and Daniel Pratt Cotton Gin. Owners built mill villages for their workers, setting the standard for other companies as well. But when booms go bust, they leave ghost towns in their wake. Author Peggy Jackson Walls walks the empty streets of these once lively towns, reviving the stories of the people who built and abandoned them. Peggy Walls is a member of several historical, lineage and writing societies: Tohopeka Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Alabama Historical Association, Tallapoosee Historical Society, Alabama Writers' Forum, National League of American Penwomen, Alabama's Writers Conclave and Alabama State Poetry Association. She earned an undergraduate degree in secondary education from AUM and a Master of Arts degree and postgraduate Professional Educators Certification from Auburn University. Her interests are history and lineage research, poetry and art. She is the author of Alabama Gold, a History of the South's Last Mother Lode (2016). She has written articles for journals, the Alabama Review and Alabama Heritage, as well as multiple news articles. Purchase HERE

Tonight's guest, Mark Green, hails from the southernmost point of the Appalachian Mountains in Central Alabama. Mark had a sighting in 2007 in Lowndes County, AL, which turned into a life of research and investigations into the Bigfoot phenomenon. Now, with eyes wide open to the subject, he slowly discovered that there was a group inhabiting his hunting lease called "Creepy Mountain." In 2022, Mark and his wife, Rebecca, started a YouTube channel (Cedar Creek Bottoms Farmstead). The channel is all about homesteading, farming, and discussing Bigfoot experiences in Alabama and across the United States.

Tim, a "Son of Appalachia," is a self-taught Country Musician and Singer/Songwriter. His songs authentically reflect the experiences of his entire life, from the Coal Mines of East Kentucky to the Sand and Gravel Pits of Central Alabama. Tim's music embodies a Blue Collar mentality that resonates throughout his journey. https://www.timgoodinmusic.com/ https://www.coyoteradioshowandpodcast.com  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and please subscribe to our Youtube channel. Please consider donating to this podcast! https://www.patreon.com/coyoteradioshowandpodcast  Sponsors: www.dukesindy.com www.thebarddistillery.com  

With inflation rates peaking at 9.1% last summer (the highest since 1981), nonprofits are feeling the strain. Higher prices drive up the cost to provide programs and services while also increasing demand for those services; on the fundraising side, every dollar raised has less buying power. In today's episode, we'll look at how two nonprofits fighting food insecurity are overcoming these challenges and growing their operations despite economic realities. Free 30-minute fundraising consultation for NPFX listeners: http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com. Additional Resources [NPFX] Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Getting Started the Smart Way https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/peer-to-peer-fundraising-getting-started-the-smart-way [NPFX] 8 Valuable Lessons Nonprofit Fundraisers Learned in the Past Year https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/8-valuable-lessons-nonprofit-fundraisers-learned-in-the-past-year IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library: https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources Ali Colbran, Director of Development at Feeding San Diego, is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing Feeding San Diego's fundraising program, including major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, annual funds, and development operations. Ali has 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Her previous development work supported UC San Diego, The New Children's Museum, Sacramento Children's Museum, and the California Association of Museums. She has a Bachelor of Arts in the History of Art and Visual Culture from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Ali is currently pursuing her graduate degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Management at the University of San Diego. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-colbran-7aa87535/ https://feedingsandiego.org/ Nicole Williams is the Chief Executive Officer of the Community Foodbank of Central Alabama. With 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, she's managed federal, local, and privately funded projects to lead the Community Food Bank in its current growth and expansion. A graduate of Samford University, Nicole has lived and worked in Birmingham for over 30 years. She currently serves as the Secretary/Treasurer of Feeding Alabama, the State Food Bank Association and on the Board of Directors for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). She was named in the Who's Who in Nonprofits by the Birmingham Business Journal in March of 2023. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-williams-5b688513b/ https://feedingal.org/ Russ Phaneuf, a co-founder of IPM Advancement, has a background in higher education development, with positions at the University of Hartford, Northern Arizona University, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. As IPM's managing director & chief strategist, Russ serves as lead fundraising strategist, award-winning content creator, and program analyst specializing in applied system dynamics. Rich Frazier has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. In his role as senior consultant with IPM Advancement, Rich offers extensive understanding and knowledge in major gifts program management, fund development, strategic planning, and board of directors development.

The Alabama Freshwater Fishing report is your best resource for the Lake Guntersville Fishing Report, Weiss Lake Fishing Report, Lake Eufaula Fishing Report, and all the creeks, rivers, and reservoirs in between. After a hot summer, anglers across the Southeast are looking forward to fall. Evening temps are dropping, bringing down the water temperatures on Alabama's lakes and rivers. This week, we're here to talk with the experts about how these changes will impact the fishing, and what you can do to stay on top of the bite. First up we have Jason Whitehead with Alabama Elite Fishing Guide up on the Tennessee River system. We discuss finding the bait, exploring creek channels, and tossing the infamous Alabama Rig to target trophy bass up on Lake Guntersville Next up we have Stephen Rockarts with Fly Fishing Alabama. This week, Stephen gives you the edge you need to effectively sight-fish the Cahaba, Coosa, and Tallapoosa river systems up in North and Central Alabama. We discuss rock ledge fishing, the impact of cold snaps on small water, and how to stealthily stalk fish in clear water. Finally, we wrap up with Jake Gilken with Backwater Inc. Backwater is an American company that manufactures premium longtail mud motor kits for duck hunters and shallow water anglers. If you've ever wished you could run shallower and with less maintenance than what typical outboard motors require, you won't want to miss this segment. It's all brought to you, whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please Subscribe, Rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts, and don't forget to text the word "fishing" to (646) 495-9867 or click here to be added to our email list, and we'll send you the new show each week! All Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report email subscribers receive an AFTCO FREE SUN PROTECTION MASK promo code for any purchase!  Sponsors Buck's Island Marine Crocodile Bay Dixie Supply Fishbites Hayabusa USA Hilton's Offshore Charts KillerDock L&M Marine Mallard Bay Southeastern Pond Management Texas Hunter

Leonard can be found playing solo or with Three Dollar Voodoo in Central Alabama.   Outro - "Mississippi Cypress Tree" by Leonard Watkins   Theme song "Timeless" courtesy of Mike Gutterman at mikegutterman.bandcamp.com   Get in touch with Sunny 16 at sunny16presents@gmail.com   The show on IG: @musicandphotographypodcast The show on Twitter: @musicnphotopod  

Fostering and adopting are one of the most beautiful expressions of love. Today we celebrate the ministry of Agape of Central Alabama and our partnership to provide nurturing homes for vulnerable children.

Today's guest is Elissa Davis who is a devoted stay-at-home mom of three little ones who has found a unique way to nurture her relationship with God amidst the busyness of daily life. Elissa shares stories of how God's presence can fill even the mundane moments of our lives and she give practical tips on how to welcome the Lord into your day no matter how your day starts off.   Elissa shares how God's word has reached her through unexpected sources - like her children's songs or her husband's casual chats. She imparts invaluable advice on how to pray at your children's developmental level and instills a sense of hope, reminding us that God can make up for lost time and use all our experiences for good. Tune into this special episode with my guest Elissa who is joined by her beautiful 6-month-old, which is a true testimony of how to do ministry with your kids.   BIO: Elissa is a woman of God who wants to share revelation and encouragement for the times at hand. She is primarily a prophetic intercessor with a special emphasis on children & families. Born in Texas, Elissa has a Bachelor of Science and Masters in Business Administration. She worked in the business sector for nearly two decades before relocating to Alabama and becoming a stay-at-home mom. Elissa started her Instagram page, I Arose A Mother, to share insight and connect with other people of faith . She is passionate about the power of prayer and relationship with God. She wants everyone to know His love, hear His voice, and experience His joy. She currently lives in Central Alabama with her husband, 3 young children, and dog Augustine.   0:04:41 - Communication With God in Everyday Life 0:08:36 - Recognizing God's Unique Communication Methods 0:13:32 - God Speaking Through Children 0:17:40 - The Importance of Worship and Gratitude   Verses: Isaiah 30:21 Matthew 6:33 Proverbs 3:8   Connect with Elissa: Instagram - I.arose.a.mother Website: Iaroseamother.net Connect with Christa Joy Spaeth: Christa Joy would love to connect with you further. Please consider signing up for the newsletter on the main page of the website at ⁠www.christajoyministries.com⁠. You can purchase a copy of Powerful Whispers paperback on Christa's website or check out one of these two links: Amazon ⁠https://a.co/d/4uBLtPg⁠ or Barnes and Noble ⁠https://bit.ly/3XITWg3⁠ Connect with Powerful Whispers Podcast on social media at: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/powerfulwhisperspodcast/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/christapodcast⁠ Connect with Christa Joy's ministry page on social media: Facebook:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ChristaJoyMinistries⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/christajoyministries/ Key Words: God, Prayer, Salvation, Relationship, Confirmations, Children, Worship, Gratitude, Invite, Presence, Unexpected Sources, Mundane Moments, Stillness, Lost Time, God is Good, Beacon of Faith

As part of our fourth day of Suicide Awareness Week programming, Executive Director of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention, Sonya Bohmann, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the goal and resources that CIASP provides for suicide awareness.  President of the Central Alabama American Federation of Teachers, Erika Hughes, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to describe the growing issues with staffing in Alabama schools. Hughes also discussed the fight for proper, transparent funding and the anti-union actions in Mobile County.

EMMY Award winning News Anchor Sherri Jackson brings audiences the news that matters weeknights at 4,5,6, and 10 PM on CBS 42 in Birmingham. Sherri is the PM Managing Editor and a member of CBS 42's Your Voice Your Station Investigative Team. Sherri is a trusted journalist whose goal is to always provide accurate reporting on the conditions, people and places that we call home in Central Alabama. Sherri's motto, is “we are all connected”. Sherri's exemplary work as a journalist includes the CBS 42 teams award winning coverage of the pollution in North Birmingham and its effect on generations of families. The EPA declared the area a SuperFund Site shortly after the broadcast of CBS 42's “Deadly Deception”. Sherri followed artist Elizabeth MacQueen to chronicle the making of the Four Spirits Statue in Birmingham's historic Kelly Ingram Park. It led to the EMMY Award winning documentary “Hope and Honor” which tells the story of Birmingham's effort to erect a fitting memorial to the victims of the 1963 Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Bombing. In telling the story of that seminal year in U.S. Civil Rights History, Sherri travelled to Washington, D.C. for coverage of the posthumously awarded Congressional Gold Medal to Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robertson, and Denise McNair. As Sherri and Photographer Toby Carter boarded the plane to return to Birmingham that evening they were applauded by passengers on the plane who were also headed back to Birmingham. They said they were proud a local television station cared enough to travel to D.C. to tell this very important story. The medal is housed at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, where Sherri has moderated, hosted , or covered events that focus on our humanity. In 2022 BCRI named Sherri as a Courageous Communicator during the Institute's 30year anniversary at Fred L. Shuttlesworth Humanitarian Awards dinner. Sherri's journalism often focuses on health and families including the “Local War on Breast Cancer” spotlighting local research at UAB's O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. The series included a podcast. Her Emmy award winning “Dangerous Connections” focused on protecting children on digital devices whether from bullying or predators. Sherri is the recipient of numerous professional journalism awards: https://www.sherrijackson.tv She's been named “Best News Anchor” several times by the Alabama Broadcasters Association. In 2019 Sherri was selected for the inaugural class of Top Women in Alabama Media. In 2022, colleagues re-elected Sherri to serve as the Region 9 Director representing Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas on the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA)Board of Directors. She currently serves on the board of the Foundry Ministries and has previously served on the boards of the Children's Aid Society, Childcare Resources, UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center and American Red Cross Blood Services Alabama. Prior to making her home in Birmingham in 1998, she worked for WGXA-TV in Macon, GA, WSAV-TV in Savannah GA, and WSAZ-TV in Charleston and Huntington West Virginia. Sherri is native of St. Louis, MO and graduate of Morehead State University in Morehead, KY. She is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, Radio Television Digital News Association, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

Dr. Mark A. Sullivan is a well-respected educator who began his tenure in Birmingham City Schools more than 25 years ago as a 5th grade teacher at Dupuy Elementary School. While later serving as a math teacher at Center Street Middle School, recognition of Dr. Sullivan's talent and commitment to student achievement set him on a career path resulting in his appointment to a number of progressively responsible leadership positions. With a move from the classroom to school administration, Dr. Sullivan served as principal of Spaulding Elementary School where he led faculty and staff efforts resulting in moving the school to “academic clear” status for the first time. Subsequently, he was tapped to serve as Director of Area III, where he worked with the Senior Executive Director in the supervision of twenty-two elementary and middle schools. In meeting various district leadership needs, other positions of service have included: interim principal of Elyton Elementary School; Director of K-8 School Operations; principal of Glen Iris Elementary School; interim assistant superintendent; principal of John Herbert Phillips Academy (International Baccalaureate School); principal of Ramsay High School (International Baccalaureate School); Academic Officer, and Chief of Staff. Dr. Sullivan currently serves as Superintendent of Birmingham City Schools. Dr. Sullivan is a native of Birmingham and attended Birmingham City Schools from kindergarten through 12th grade, graduating from Woodlawn High School. He received a B.S. degree in elementary education from Alabama A&M University, a master's degree from Alabama State University, an educational specialist degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a doctorate degree in educational leadership from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Sullivan holds membership in a number of professional organizations including Phi Delta Kappa, the National Association of Black School Educators, and the National Education Association. Dr. Sullivan retired from service to his country with 24 years in the United States Naval Reserves and has served his community through organizations such as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, 100 Black Men of Birmingham, and Boy Scouts of Central Alabama. On a personal note, Dr. Sullivan is the proud father of one daughter, Morgan, who serves as his inspiration to pursue and provide the best academic options and opportunities for all scholars.

For Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S.  This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. Tuskegee is one of the most historical colleges in the United States, and it just keeps making history.  Located in Central Alabama, this historic campus and agriculture program is central to many activities in Alabama and the surrounding states.  It boasts a rich history of innovation in agriculture and it was teaching students about regenerative agriculture before it was cool.  Tuskegee has a special emphasis on small farms in addition to production agriculture, and might be the exact right fit for you. More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald:  

In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys are joined once again by the absolutely hilarious comedian Robert Yasumura! We start this one off by opening up a package full of snacks sent to us from the UK by our listen Paul and then guzzling a Southern gas station energy drink called "Rooster Booster". We chat about the all-out war going on right now in a small Central Alabama town between the mayor and a city councilman. We also run down our Top 3 lists of bad songs by great artists and best implements of destruction to be found in the kitchen. Disturbed's "Indestructible" is our JAM OF THE WEEK! Join us this week for a grand ol' time!  Robert Yasumura has won the internet by leaving social media.  Follow the show on Twitter @TheGoodsPod.  Rivers is @RiversLangley  Sam is @SlamHarter  Carter is @Carter_Glascock  Subscribe on Patreon for HOURS of bonus content! http://patreon.com/TheGoodsPod Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod

Thursday night of Central Alabama Revival with Joel Urshan - April 20, 2023

Maintaining authenticity is an important part of every creative's journey, especially as you move up the ranks and gain more experience. But does it come at a cost? That certainly came up during my conversation with the highly acclaimed designer Ube Urban. Ube defines a space that is unclear — the innovation space — but he's learned to wield that in his favor and now he's on the lookout for his next opportunity.Ube explained more about what he does, going in-depth with how he first got involved in design and how he works with brands. He also shared his story about growing up in Hawai'i, moving to California for college, and how his early entrepreneurial journey as a creative in San Francisco eventually brought him to Atlanta. We also spent some time talking about how he maintains his authentic self in an industry that often forces you into a box. Ube is so much more than his profession, and I think by the end of this conversation, you'll see that too!LinksUbe Urban's WebsiteUbe Urban on LinkedInFor a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.==========Donate to Selma Tornado ReliefWe are raising money for Selma Tornado Relief through United Way of Central Alabama to help serve victims of the tornado that tore through Selma, Alabama on Thursday, January 12th.Click or tap here to donate, or text SELMA to 62644. Send us proof of your donation, and we will match it 100% (up to the first $1,000 donated).Thank you for helping fund Selma's recovery!==========Donate to Revision PathFor 10 years, Revision Path has been dedicated to showcasing Black designers and creatives from all over the world. In order to keep bringing you the content that you love, we need your support now more than ever.Click or tap here to make either a one-time or monthly donation to help keep Revision Path running strong.Thank you for your support!==========Join The Tenth CollectiveAre you a Black designer looking for your next opportunity? Then you should join The Tenth Collective, an initiative from Revision Path and State of Black Design to connect Black professionals in the design and creative industries with companies committed to hiring Black candidates for design and creative positions. And it's 100% free.Members of The Tenth Collective will receive curated introduction requests from companies vetted by us, and you'll only be contacted when a company wants to speak to you.We know that looking for a new opportunity can be tough, especially during these times. Let The Tenth Collective help you out!Click or tap here to join The Tenth Collective today!==========Follow and SubscribeLike this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows. Follow us, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review!You can also follow Revision Path on Instagram and Twitter.==========Buy Our Merch!Grab yourself a t-shirt or a hoodie and show your support for Revision Path! 100% of proceeds go directly back into production for the podcast.Click or tap here for the Revision Path merch collection on Mon-Cherry.==========CreditsRevision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.Executive Producer and Host: Maurice CherryEditor and Audio Engineer: RJ BasilioIntro Voiceover: Music Man DreIntro and Outro Music: Yellow SpeakerTranscripts are provided courtesy of Brevity and Wit.☎️ Call ‪626-603-0310 and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!Thank you for listening!==========Sponsored by HoverWith over 400+ domain name extensions to choose from, including all the classics and fun niche extensions, Hover is the only domain provider we use and trust.Ready to get started? Go to hover.com/revisionpath and get 10% off your first purchase.

If you have aspirations of being an agency owner one day, then you might get some great insight from this week's guest, Sean DallasKidd. Sean is the co-founder and chief creative officer of DemonstratexDDW, and he uses his decades of experience to help brands define their story and communicate with their audiences.Sean told me more about his new role, sharing what it looks like to run an agency from the C-suite and help it stand out from the competition. We also delved into Sean's background, where he spoke about attending SCAD, getting into the publishing world, and how his shift to agencies helped prepare him for his current leadership responsibilities. Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable has been the secret to Sean's success, and it's definitely paid off! (Big thanks to George McCalman for the introduction!)LinksSean DallasKidd's WebsiteSean DallasKidd on InstagramDemonstratexDDWFor a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.==========Donate to Selma Tornado ReliefWe are raising money for Selma Tornado Relief through United Way of Central Alabama to help serve victims of the tornado that tore through Selma, Alabama on Thursday, January 12th.Click or tap here to donate, or text SELMA to 62644. Send us proof of your donation, and we will match it 100% (up to the first $1,000 donated).Thank you for helping fund Selma's recovery!==========Donate to Revision PathFor 10 years, Revision Path has been dedicated to showcasing Black designers and creatives from all over the world. In order to keep bringing you the content that you love, we need your support now more than ever.Click or tap here to make either a one-time or monthly donation to help keep Revision Path running strong.Thank you for your support!==========Join The Tenth CollectiveAre you a Black designer looking for your next opportunity? Then you should join The Tenth Collective, an initiative from Revision Path and State of Black Design to connect Black professionals in the design and creative industries with companies committed to hiring Black candidates for design and creative positions. And it's 100% free.Members of The Tenth Collective will receive curated introduction requests from companies vetted by us, and you'll only be contacted when a company wants to speak to you.We know that looking for a new opportunity can be tough, especially during these times. Let The Tenth Collective help you out!Click or tap here to join The Tenth Collective today!==========Follow and SubscribeLike this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows. Follow us, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review!You can also follow Revision Path on Instagram and Twitter.==========Buy Our Merch!Grab yourself a t-shirt or a hoodie and show your support for Revision Path! 100% of proceeds go directly back into production for the podcast.Click or tap here for the Revision Path merch collection on Mon-Cherry.==========CreditsRevision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.Executive Producer and Host: Maurice CherryEditor and Audio Engineer: RJ BasilioIntro Voiceover: Music Man DreIntro and Outro Music: Yellow SpeakerTranscripts are provided courtesy of Brevity and Wit.☎️ Call ‪626-603-0310 and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!Thank you for listening!==========Sponsored by HoverWith over 400+ domain name extensions to choose from, including all the classics and fun niche extensions, Hover is the only domain provider we use and trust.Ready to get started? Go to hover.com/revisionpath and get 10% off your first purchase.

In this episode, Carie Wimberly joins Tom to discuss how the Addiction Prevention Coalition is active in fighting the addiction epidemic in Central Alabama through Awareness, Prevention, and Connection initiatives. Carie also shares her own very personal story of how and why she got involved in this important work. Learn more about APC at apcbham.org His Way is a Christ-centered recovery program for those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Find out more at ⁠hiswayinc.org

THIS PODCAST IS TAKEN FROM "Inside City Hall w/ Dr. Cornell Wesley" on Our360.news EVERY THURSDAY at 2 O'CLOCK via Facebook Live... Sarah McMillan serves as Manager of Workforce & Talent Development with the City of Birmingham where she connects residents to pathways in high-growth and high-demand occupations. She was instrumental in executing the City's Embrace Mothers initiative, the first guaranteed income pilot program in the state of Alabama, which provided 110 single mothers and women in mothering roles with $375 per month for 12 months. Sarah currently leads the Birmingham Region Health Partnership, the result of a successful federal grant application of $10.8 million to train 1,000 jobseekers in quality healthcare roles throughout the region. Sarah formerly worked for the YMCA, serving the Milwaukee, Philadelphia, and Birmingham associations. During her 11 years of service, Sarah led teams in branch operations, health & wellness, youth development and philanthropy. In addition to her local work, Sarah was active with the YMCA of the USA, leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work for the national organization as a trainer and facilitator, as well as employee resource group champion. Sarah holds a master's degree in Instructional Design & Development from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and an undergraduate degree from Loras College where she competed on the Women's Basketball team. She is a recent graduate of the Women's Foundation of Alabama's Women's Policy Institute and now serves on the organization's Advocacy Committee. She is a member of the Birmingham Multiple Sclerosis Society's Leadership Class of 2023, and currently enrolled in the Momentum Upward program. Sarah lives in Birmingham with her two children, Quinn and Myles. Monique "Mo" serves as the Senior Program Manager for the Office of Business Diversity and Opportunity (OBDO) within the Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity (IEO) for the City of Birmingham. In this role, she ensures small businesses have a seat at the economic development table, enabling Birmingham to grow and thrive from within. She is dedicated to helping small businesses from start-up to scale-up, serving as a one-stop shop for entrepreneurs. She works on several projects within her office including the 2022 World Games, Mayor's Small Business Council, Legacy Business and MasterCard in Solidarity. Mo holds her Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership, and a Master in Business Administration, both from Bethel University in McKenzie, Tennessee. She also completed Cornell University's Women's Entrepreneurship Certificate program. She serves her community by volunteering with Girls Inc. of Central Alabama, and is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and the Junior League of Birmingham. She a graduate of Class 3 of Momentum's Upward Program, currently sits on the Upward Alumnae Council and is a member of the Advisory Board for the Women in Leadership Program at University of North Alabama. Recently, Mo was selected as a 2022 Rolling Out Sisters with Superpowers, 2022 Top 40 under 40 Honoree, and 2021 Women to Watch, by the Birmingham Business Journal. If her work and service to the community aren't enough to keep her busy, Mo must contend with the social calendar of her 12-year-old daughter Kelsey, who is a scholar, a volunteer, a track star and a competitive cheerleader.

How are your plans for this year going? Good? Not so good? Luckily, it's not too late to reset, break any unhealthy patterns, and get on track so you can live a life in passion and purpose. And guess what? This week's guest, Justin Shiels, is just the person to help you make that happen.We talked about his theme for this year — intentional growth — and Justin spoke about the big life change that inspired him to not only take a break, but to write a book to help others experience a breakthrough. Justin also shared what it was like coming of age in New Orleans, how his stint as a creative director in the advertising agency shaped his current work, and talked about how he finds joy and maintains his creativity. Justin is a real ray of sunshine, and his energy for changing hearts and minds is what we need more of in this world!LinksJustin Shiels' WebsiteJustin Shiels on InstagramJustin Shiels on TwitterSoCuriousSoCurious on InstagramFor a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.==========Donate to Selma Tornado ReliefWe are raising money for Selma Tornado Relief through United Way of Central Alabama to help serve victims of the tornado that tore through Selma, Alabama on Thursday, January 12th.Click or tap here to donate, or text SELMA to 62644. Send us proof of your donation, and we will match it 100% (up to the first $1,000 donated).Thank you for helping fund Selma's recovery!==========Donate to Revision PathFor 10 years, Revision Path has been dedicated to showcasing Black designers and creatives from all over the world. In order to keep bringing you the content that you love, we need your support now more than ever.Click or tap here to make either a one-time or monthly donation to help keep Revision Path running strong.Thank you for your support!==========Join The Tenth CollectiveAre you a Black designer looking for your next opportunity? Then you should join The Tenth Collective, an initiative from Revision Path and State of Black Design to connect Black professionals in the design and creative industries with companies committed to hiring Black candidates for design and creative positions. And it's 100% free.Members of The Tenth Collective will receive curated introduction requests from companies vetted by us, and you'll only be contacted when a company wants to speak to you.We know that looking for a new opportunity can be tough, especially during these times. Let The Tenth Collective help you out!Click or tap here to join The Tenth Collective today!==========Follow and SubscribeLike this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows. Follow us, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review!You can also follow Revision Path on Instagram and Twitter.==========Buy Our Merch!Grab yourself a t-shirt or a hoodie and show your support for Revision Path! 100% of proceeds go directly back into production for the podcast.Click or tap here for the Revision Path merch collection on Mon-Cherry.==========CreditsRevision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.Executive Producer and Host: Maurice CherryEditor and Audio Engineer: RJ BasilioIntro Voiceover: Music Man DreIntro and Outro Music: Yellow SpeakerTranscripts are provided courtesy of Brevity and Wit.☎️ Call ‪626-603-0310 and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!Thank you for listening!==========Sponsored by HoverWith over 400+ domain name extensions to choose from, including all the classics and fun niche extensions, Hover is the only domain provider we use and trust.Ready to get started? Go to hover.com/revisionpath and get 10% off your first purchase.

When did you fall in love with design? While some people have always been able to tap into that creative spark, for others it might take some time trying different things until you find your way into design. Such is the case with this week's guest, independent brand designer Matese Fields. His explorations have taken him all over the country, and now he's living and working in the creative hub of Portland, Oregon.Matese told me a bit about some of his latest projects, and then he shared what inspired him to get into design. He also spoke about how his background in marketing helps him in his current work, and gave some great advice and resources for any budding brand designers out there. Matese has been able to make a living and build a life by following his passions, which is something we can all get inspired by!LinksMatese Fields' WebsiteMatese Fields on InstagramFor a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.==========Donate to Selma Tornado ReliefWe are raising money for Selma Tornado Relief through United Way of Central Alabama to help serve victims of the tornado that tore through Selma, Alabama on Thursday, January 12th.Click or tap here to donate, or text SELMA to 62644. Send us proof of your donation, and we will match it 100% (up to the first $1,000 donated).Thank you for helping fund Selma's recovery!==========Donate to Revision PathFor 10 years, Revision Path has been dedicated to showcasing Black designers and creatives from all over the world. In order to keep bringing you the content that you love, we need your support now more than ever.Click or tap here to make either a one-time or monthly donation to help keep Revision Path running strong.Thank you for your support!==========Join The Tenth CollectiveAre you a Black designer looking for your next opportunity? Then you should join The Tenth Collective, an initiative from Revision Path and State of Black Design to connect Black professionals in the design and creative industries with companies committed to hiring Black candidates for design and creative positions. And it's 100% free.Members of The Tenth Collective will receive curated introduction requests from companies vetted by us, and you'll only be contacted when a company wants to speak to you.We know that looking for a new opportunity can be tough, especially during these times. Let The Tenth Collective help you out!Click or tap here to join The Tenth Collective today!==========Follow and SubscribeLike this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows. Follow us, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review!You can also follow Revision Path on Instagram and Twitter.==========Buy Our Merch!Grab yourself a t-shirt or a hoodie and show your support for Revision Path! 100% of proceeds go directly back into production for the podcast.Click or tap here for the Revision Path merch collection on Mon-Cherry.==========CreditsRevision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.Executive Producer and Host: Maurice CherryEditor and Audio Engineer: RJ BasilioIntro Voiceover: Music Man DreIntro and Outro Music: Yellow SpeakerTranscripts are provided courtesy of Brevity and Wit.☎️ Call ‪626-603-0310 and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!Thank you for listening!==========Sponsored by HoverWith over 400+ domain name extensions to choose from, including all the classics and fun niche extensions, Hover is the only domain provider we use and trust.Ready to get started? Go to hover.com/revisionpath and get 10% off your first purchase.

Jason welcomes you from Jekyll Island, Georgia, the birthplace of the Federal Reserve! Today he explores how, by reframing how we look at the world, crises can bring about opportunities inspite of today's current economic challenges. He talks about hybrid versus self-management and why, based on prevailing data on mortgages, there is no impending housing crash! We are also looking forward to having you join our 2 city  Sweet Home Alabama Property Tour. Join us in Birmingham and Huntsville, March 10-12, 2023. Go JasonHartman.com to register TODAY! And today, we welcome Kate, our local market specialist to the show. Kate and Jason talk about why the single-family home is an excellent investment. She also talks about the awesome Alabama market, the properties we currently have and the potential growth markets in the pipeline! She then closes with a real-life success story of one of Jason's clients.   Key Takeaways: Jason's editorial 1:27 The Collective Mastermind in Jekyll Island, Georgia- the birthplace of the Federal Reserve 3:44 Alabama Market Property Tour; go to JasonHartman.com for more details  4:52 Hybrid management, third parties and conflicts of interest 9:54 "Crisis and opportunity riding the dangerous wind" 12:02 Chart: Number of mortgages by interest rate 16:56 US mortgage-Free home share 18:03 The right frame- invest for yield;  sampling an Alabama proforma Alabama market update 22:05 The upcoming Alabama property tour 22:46 Meet your Alabama Local Market Specialist; building new investment homes 24:13 Why single-family homes 25:13 Low tenant turn over 27:46 Why invest with us 28:32 The general Alabama market 29:14 The North Alabama homes 30:19 The Central Alabama homes 30:54 Coming soon: Gulf coast long-term rental 31:16 Gulf coast short-term or vacation rentals 32:17 A real success case study 34:00 Options for lending   Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

This is truly a milestone achievement, y'all. We are celebrating our 10th anniversary this year, and we could not have done it without our amazing listeners, guests, fans, and supporters. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to share these interviews and show the world that Black designers, developers, artists, and digital creatives are thriving and creating a better world for us all.So this week, it's just you and me. I'm pulling back the curtain and telling the story of Revision Path from the very beginning. I'll share with you what I've learned over the years, the ups and down, and the unknown history that's being made fully public for the first time. Plus, find out what's coming up in the near future for Revision Path! (Wait, was that a hint?)Thank you all for 10 years of Revision Path!MUSIC CREDITSMusic provided by Lofi GirlAmess – A place above heavenMusic provided by Chillhop MusicLindécis – PlaytimeLeavv – Tales of a Flowing ForestMusic provided by Artzie MusicJarrad Cleofé – join meFor a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.==========Donate to Selma Tornado ReliefWe are raising money for Selma Tornado Relief through United Way of Central Alabama to help serve victims of the tornado that tore through Selma, Alabama on Thursday, January 12th.Click or tap here to donate, or text SELMA to 62644. Send us proof of your donation, and we will match it 100% (up to the first $1,000 donated).Thank you for helping fund Selma's recovery!==========Donate to Revision PathFor 10 years, Revision Path has been dedicated to showcasing Black designers and creatives from all over the world. In order to keep bringing you the content that you love, we need your support now more than ever.Click or tap here to make either a one-time or monthly donation to help keep Revision Path running strong.Thank you for your support!==========Join The Tenth CollectiveAre you a Black designer looking for your next opportunity? Then you should join The Tenth Collective, an initiative from Revision Path and State of Black Design to connect Black professionals in the design and creative industries with companies committed to hiring Black candidates for design and creative positions. And it's 100% free.Members of The Tenth Collective will receive curated introduction requests from companies vetted by us, and you'll only be contacted when a company wants to speak to you.We know that looking for a new opportunity can be tough, especially during these times. Let The Tenth Collective help you out!Click or tap here to join The Tenth Collective today!==========Follow and SubscribeLike this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows. Follow us, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review!You can also follow Revision Path on Instagram and Twitter.==========Buy Our Merch!Grab yourself a t-shirt or a hoodie and show your support for Revision Path! 100% of proceeds go directly back into production for the podcast.Click or tap here for the Revision Path merch collection on Mon-Cherry.==========CreditsRevision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.Executive Producer and Host: Maurice CherryEditor and Audio Engineer: RJ BasilioIntro Voiceover: Music Man DreIntro and Outro Music: Yellow SpeakerTranscripts are provided courtesy of Brevity and Wit.☎️ Call ‪626-603-0310 and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!Thank you for listening!==========Sponsored by HoverWith over 400+ domain name extensions to choose from, including all the classics and fun niche extensions, Hover is the only domain provider we use and trust.Ready to get started? Go to hover.com/revisionpath and get 10% off your first purchase.

A common sentiment shared by a lot of the guests I've had on the podcast is that you can't be what you don't see. That starts at a young age, too — think about the book covers and other visuals you saw as a child and how that's shaped you to where you are now. Luckily, there are dope illustrators like this week's guest, Alleanna Harris, who are creating images that captivate and inspire kids so they can truly see themselves.Alleanna and I went over some of her recent projects, including a portrait of Will Smith she drew in front of The Fresh Prince himself. She also shared her process on how she conveys a book's story through pictures while also making them stunningly appealing. Later, Alleanna talked about growing up in South Jersey, attending UArts, spoke on the benefits of being represented by an agent, and told me what she appreciates the most about her life right now. Alleanna is a rising star, and according to her, a career in the world of illustration is possible! (So keep drawing!)LinksAlleanna Harris' WebsiteAlleanna Harris on InstagramAlleanna Harris on TikTokAlleanna Harris on TwitterBooks illustrated by Alleanna HarrisFor a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.==========Donate to Selma Tornado ReliefWe are raising money for Selma Tornado Relief through United Way of Central Alabama to help serve victims of the tornado that tore through Selma, Alabama on Thursday, January 12th.Click or tap here to donate, or text SELMA to 62644. Send us proof of your donation, and we will match it 100% (up to the first $1,000 donated).Thank you for helping fund Selma's recovery!==========Donate to Revision PathFor 10 years, Revision Path has been dedicated to showcasing Black designers and creatives from all over the world. In order to keep bringing you the content that you love, we need your support now more than ever.Click or tap here to make either a one-time or monthly donation to help keep Revision Path running strong.Thank you for your support!==========Join The Tenth CollectiveAre you a Black designer looking for your next opportunity? Then you should join The Tenth Collective, an initiative from Revision Path and State of Black Design to connect Black professionals in the design and creative industries with companies committed to hiring Black candidates for design and creative positions. And it's 100% free.Members of The Tenth Collective will receive curated introduction requests from companies vetted by us, and you'll only be contacted when a company wants to speak to you.We know that looking for a new opportunity can be tough, especially during these times. Let The Tenth Collective help you out!Click or tap here to join The Tenth Collective today!==========Follow and SubscribeLike this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows. Follow us, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review!You can also follow Revision Path on Instagram and Twitter.==========Buy Our Merch!Grab yourself a t-shirt or a hoodie and show your support for Revision Path! 100% of proceeds go directly back into production for the podcast.Click or tap here for the Revision Path merch collection on Mon-Cherry.==========CreditsRevision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.Executive Producer and Host: Maurice CherryEditor and Audio Engineer: RJ BasilioIntro Voiceover: Music Man DreIntro and Outro Music: Yellow SpeakerTranscripts are provided courtesy of Brevity and Wit.☎️ Call ‪626-603-0310 and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!Thank you for listening!==========Sponsored by HoverWith over 400+ domain name extensions to choose from, including all the classics and fun niche extensions, Hover is the only domain provider we use and trust.Ready to get started? Go to hover.com/revisionpath and get 10% off your first purchase.

It's been fun checking up on folks I've interviewed on Revision Path before, which brings us to my interview this week with art director Kendell Burton. When we spoke nearly a decade ago, he was just kicking off his career. Now he's winning awards and staking his claim as one of NYC's most dynamic creative talents.We started off talking about his current work at international health agency 21GRAMS, and from there Kendell shared his story of growing up in Brooklyn and getting excited about tech through an unlikely source — Xanga. Kendell also spoke about the high points of his career, gave some tips about working at agencies, and talked about his horror podcast TerrorNova. Kendell truly loves what he does, and I can't wait to see how his career continues to grow well into the future!LinksKendell Burton's 2013 InterviewKendell Burton on InstagramKendell Burton on LinkedInKendell Burton on TwitterTerrorNovaTerrorNova on InstagramFor a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.==========Donate to Selma Tornado ReliefWe are raising money for Selma Tornado Relief through United Way of Central Alabama to help serve victims of the tornado that tore through Selma, Alabama on Thursday, January 12th.Click or tap here to donate, or text SELMA to 62644. Send us proof of your donation, and we will match it 100% (up to the first $1,000 donated).Thank you for helping fund Selma's recovery!==========Donate to Revision PathFor 10 years, Revision Path has been dedicated to showcasing Black designers and creatives from all over the world. In order to keep bringing you the content that you love, we need your support now more than ever.Click or tap here to make either a one-time or monthly donation to help keep Revision Path running strong.Thank you for your support!==========Join The Tenth CollectiveAre you a Black designer looking for your next opportunity? Then you should join The Tenth Collective, an initiative from Revision Path and State of Black Design to connect Black professionals in the design and creative industries with companies committed to hiring Black candidates for design and creative positions. And it's 100% free.Members of The Tenth Collective will receive curated introduction requests from companies vetted by us, and you'll only be contacted when a company wants to speak to you.We know that looking for a new opportunity can be tough, especially during these times. Let The Tenth Collective help you out!Click or tap here to join The Tenth Collective today!==========Follow and SubscribeLike this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows. Follow us, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review!You can also follow Revision Path on Instagram and Twitter.==========Buy Our Merch!Grab yourself a t-shirt or a hoodie and show your support for Revision Path! 100% of proceeds go directly back into production for the podcast.Click or tap here for the Revision Path merch collection on Mon-Cherry.==========CreditsRevision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.Executive Producer and Host: Maurice CherryEditor and Audio Engineer: RJ BasilioIntro Voiceover: Music Man DreIntro and Outro Music: Yellow SpeakerTranscripts are provided courtesy of Brevity and Wit.☎️ Call ‪626-603-0310 and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!Thank you for listening!==========Sponsored by HoverWith over 400+ domain name extensions to choose from, including all the classics and fun niche extensions, Hover is the only domain provider we use and trust.Ready to get started? Go to hover.com/revisionpath and get 10% off your first purchase.

If you want to be more authentic in your work and life, then this week's episode is especially for you. I sat down with Kirk Visola, creative director extraordinaire, and the founder of Mind the Font, a full-service branding and packaging design agency.We dove right in and I learned about how Kirk approaches design projects while balancing the want for innovation with the need to stay true to a brand's established identity. Kirk also spoke about growing up and getting into design and illustration, talked about his podcasting endeavors, and he gave some great advice for aspiring creatives of all stripes. We even nerded out for a bit about comic books and video games!For Kirk, being himself and sticking to those who encourage and support his creativity has given him a great life, and that's a lesson we can all take to heart!LinksKirk Visola's WebsiteKirk Visola on InstagramKirk Visola on LinkedInKirk & KurttsMind the FontVSLABRANDFor a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.==========Donate to Selma Tornado ReliefWe are raising money for Selma Tornado Relief through United Way of Central Alabama to help serve victims of the tornado that tore through Selma, Alabama on Thursday, January 12th.Click or tap here to donate, or text SELMA to 62644. Send us proof of your donation, and we will match it 100% (up to the first $1,000 donated).Thank you for helping fund Selma's recovery!==========Donate to Revision PathFor 10 years, Revision Path has been dedicated to showcasing Black designers and creatives from all over the world. In order to keep bringing you the content that you love, we need your support now more than ever.Click or tap here to make either a one-time or monthly donation to help keep Revision Path running strong.Thank you for your support!==========Join The Tenth CollectiveAre you a Black designer looking for your next opportunity? Then you should join The Tenth Collective, an initiative from Revision Path and State of Black Design to connect Black professionals in the design and creative industries with companies committed to hiring Black candidates for design and creative positions. And it's 100% free.Members of The Tenth Collective will receive curated introduction requests from companies vetted by us, and you'll only be contacted when a company wants to speak to you.We know that looking for a new opportunity can be tough, especially during these times. Let The Tenth Collective help you out!Click or tap here to join The Tenth Collective today!==========Follow and SubscribeLike this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows. Follow us, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review!You can also follow Revision Path on Instagram and Twitter.==========Buy Our Merch!Grab yourself a t-shirt or a hoodie and show your support for Revision Path! 100% of proceeds go directly back into production for the podcast.Click or tap here for the Revision Path merch collection on Mon-Cherry.==========CreditsRevision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.Executive Producer and Host: Maurice CherryEditor and Audio Engineer: RJ BasilioIntro Voiceover: Music Man DreIntro and Outro Music: Yellow SpeakerTranscripts are provided courtesy of Brevity and Wit.☎️ Call ‪626-603-0310 and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!Thank you for listening!==========Sponsored by HoverWith over 400+ domain name extensions to choose from, including all the classics and fun niche extensions, Hover is the only domain provider we use and trust.Ready to get started? Go to hover.com/revisionpath and get 10% off your first purchase.

If you've been at your local Target lately, then there's a chance you're familiar with illustrator and entrepreneur Domonique Brown. She's the founder of DomoInk, a contemporary lifestyle brand including apparel and home décor, all with art by Domonique. Pick up some of her products in Target's Black History Month collection and bless your space, y'all!Our conversation began with Domonique giving me a behind-the-scenes peek at her business, and she outlined some of the unique challenges she's faced as her work becomes more popular. We also talked about breaking out from your 9-to-5 job to do you own thing, her aspirations to go into fine art, and we discussed Black art and mainstream exposure through other Black creatives. Domonique is a woman on the rise, and I know we'll only be seeing more and more of her work in the future!LinksDomoInkDomonique Brown on InstagramDomonique Brown on TwitterThe DomoInk Collection at Target16″x20″ Paint by Number DomoINK Art Kit2023 Wall Calendar 11″x17″ DomoINK2pk 11″x14″ DomoINK Wall Art4pk 5″x7″ DomoINK Wall Art4pk Ceramic DomoINK CoastersFor a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.==========Donate to Selma Tornado ReliefWe are raising money for Selma Tornado Relief through United Way of Central Alabama to help serve victims of the tornado that tore through Selma, Alabama on Thursday, January 12th.Click or tap here to donate, or text SELMA to 62644. Send us proof of your donation, and we will match it 100% (up to the first $1,000 donated).Thank you for helping fund Selma's recovery!==========Donate to Revision PathFor 10 years, Revision Path has been dedicated to showcasing Black designers and creatives from all over the world. In order to keep bringing you the content that you love, we need your support now more than ever.Click or tap here to make either a one-time or monthly donation to help keep Revision Path running strong.Thank you for your support!==========Join The Tenth CollectiveAre you a Black designer looking for your next opportunity? Then you should join The Tenth Collective, an initiative from Revision Path and State of Black Design to connect Black professionals in the design and creative industries with companies committed to hiring Black candidates for design and creative positions. And it's 100% free.Members of The Tenth Collective will receive curated introduction requests from companies vetted by us, and you'll only be contacted when a company wants to speak to you.We know that looking for a new opportunity can be tough, especially during these times. Let The Tenth Collective help you out!Click or tap here to join The Tenth Collective today!==========Follow and SubscribeLike this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows. Follow us, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review!You can also follow Revision Path on Instagram and Twitter.==========Buy Our Merch!Grab yourself a t-shirt or a hoodie and show your support for Revision Path! 100% of proceeds go directly back into production for the podcast.Click or tap here for the Revision Path merch collection on Mon-Cherry.==========CreditsRevision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.Executive Producer and Host: Maurice CherryEditor and Audio Engineer: RJ BasilioIntro Voiceover: Music Man DreIntro and Outro Music: Yellow SpeakerTranscripts are provided courtesy of Brevity and Wit.☎️ Call ‪626-603-0310 and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!Thank you for listening!==========Sponsored by HoverWith over 400+ domain name extensions to choose from, including all the classics and fun niche extensions, Hover is the only domain provider we use and trust.Ready to get started? Go to hover.com/revisionpath and get 10% off your first purchase.

Tonight's show focuses on the tornado outbreak on January 12th, 2023 in Central Alabama.  Our first Guest WeatherBrain is the Chief Meteorologist at WSFA-TV in Montgomery.  Josh Johnson, thanks for coming on the show.  Also joining us is WSFA-TV Meteorologist Amanda Curran.  Amanda, thanks for joining us.  We also appreciate the crew from the NWS Birmingham coming on the show tonight. Kevin Laws (Science and Operations Officer at NWS BHM) and Warning Coordination Meteorologist John De Block, welcome back!  Also stopping by to chat from NWS Birmingham is meteorologist Jason Davis.  We appreciate you sharing your insight and expertise with us on tonight's show.

Y'all are in for a real treat this week, because I got the chance to catch up with the extremely talented and accomplished George McCalman. He is well known for his work a studio owner and creative director, and he recently published his first book, Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen.George shared how the idea for the book came about, and he spoke about some of the surprising and interesting things that came up during his research on who to include. He also talked about getting his start in the magazine industry as an art director, shared what convinced him to eventually start his own business, and elaborated on how his style has evolved over the years. George is a master of his craft and a true inspiration to aspiring creatives everywhere!LinksMcCalman.Co StudioGeorge McCalman on InstagramGeorge McCalman on TwitterIllustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the UnseenFor a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.==========Donate to Selma Tornado ReliefWe are raising money for Selma Tornado Relief through United Way of Central Alabama to help serve victims of the tornado that tore through Selma, Alabama on Thursday, January 12th.Click or tap here to donate, or text SELMA to 62644. Send us proof of your donation, and we will match it 100% (up to the first $1,000 donated).Thank you for helping fund Selma's recovery!==========Donate to Revision PathFor 10 years, Revision Path has been dedicated to showcasing Black designers and creatives from all over the world. In order to keep bringing you the content that you love, we need your support now more than ever.Click or tap here to make either a one-time or monthly donation to help keep Revision Path running strong.Thank you for your support!==========Join The Tenth CollectiveAre you a Black designer looking for your next opportunity? Then you should join The Tenth Collective, an initiative from Revision Path and State of Black Design to connect Black professionals in the design and creative industries with companies committed to hiring Black candidates for design and creative positions. And it's 100% free.Members of The Tenth Collective will receive curated introduction requests from companies vetted by us, and you'll only be contacted when a company wants to speak to you.We know that looking for a new opportunity can be tough, especially during these times. Let The Tenth Collective help you out!Click or tap here to join The Tenth Collective today!==========Follow and SubscribeLike this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows. Follow us there and leave us a 5-star rating and a review!You can also follow Revision Path on Instagram and Twitter.==========Buy Our Merch!Grab yourself a t-shirt or a hoodie and show your support for Revision Path! 100% of proceeds go directly back into production for the podcast.Click or tap here for the Revision Path merch collection on Mon-Cherry.==========CreditsRevision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.Executive Producer and Host: Maurice CherryEditor and Audio Engineer: RJ BasilioIntro Voiceover: Music Man DreIntro and Outro Music: Yellow SpeakerTranscripts are provided courtesy of Brevity and Wit.☎️ Call ‪626-603-0310 and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!Thank you for listening!==========Sponsored by HoverWith over 400+ domain name extensions to choose from, including all the classics and fun niche extensions, Hover is the only domain provider we use and trust.Ready to get started? Go to hover.com/revisionpath and get 10% off your first purchase.

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Hurricane Ian has proved to be a significant event for the insurance industry. In this episode, we talk with Nationally Renowned TV Meteorologist James Spann from ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, AL.  Also, Chris Carlson, the property practice leader for CRC Group, joins us to talk about the damage estimates and what this means for the insurance industry.About James Spann:James has served as the Chief Meteorologist for ABC 33/40 for 25 years and can be seen on weeknights at 4, 5, 6, and 10 o'clock. In all, James has been a television weather anchor for 44 years.James has received the two highest awards in the nation for a broadcast meteorologist.One is the national "Broadcaster of the Year" by the National Weather Association. According to the NWA, James was selected for the award "For his passionate dedication to serving the Central Alabama community with critical weather information for over thirty years, especially during the deadly April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak."James also was the winner of the AMS (American Meteorological Society) "Award for Broadcast Meteorology." The AMS stated he was the winner partly because of "his tireless efforts to advance the public's awareness of and engagement in the science of meteorology, particularly severe weather forecasting and response."James has earned multiple Emmy awards over the years. He was elected to the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Silver Circle, representing outstanding achievement spanning at least 25 years in the broadcast industry with a proven record of mentoring and community involvement.Link: See James' Coverage of a significant tornado in Tuscaloosa in 2011.CRC Group announced that the company closed on the acquisition of BenefitMall effective September 1, 2022. The addition of BenefitMall, the nation's largest benefits wholesale general agency, will enable CRC Group to provide the broadest array of insurance products and services available from any wholesale distributor in the marketplace today. Learn More About the Acquisition Do you want to take your career to the next level? Join #TeamCRC to get access to best-in-class tools, data, exclusive programs, and more! Send your resume to resumes@crcgroup.com today!

How does absenteeism and presentism impact a company's effectiveness and sustainability? Does my company need a wellness program? What are the goals of company wellness programs? How do corporate wellness programs work? How do you create a workplace wellness program? What are the organizational leaders' responsibility to workforce wellness programs when it comes to program success? What are the bottom line costs of a workforce with unhealthy habits? What are the wellness and nutrition impacts on US worker's massive chronic disease rates? What has elevated the workplace wellness movement in recent years?Wellness expert, Registered Dietitian, retired state public health leader, and Samford University School of Public Health adjunct faculty member Mim Gaines is this episode's guest. She answers all of these questions and more.  --- RESOURCES:Connect with Mim Gaines on LinkedInArticle: "The Business Benefits of a Healthy Workforce" (Harvard University)Good Choices ProgramsHealthy Vending, AlabamaScale Back AlabamaWellness Council of AmericaWELCOA Getting Started ChecklistCDC: Workplace Wellness ProgramsCommunity Foodbank of Central Alabama

Holy shift, what the hell is going on? A lot people are hurting right now in the industry, but this isn't as bad as you think. Market shifts can be a blessing in disguise, especially if you are willing to adapt.Phil Duke Jr started as a realtor but took a break during the 2008 market crash. In 2015, he jumped right back in and started his own company a few years later.Three Things You'll Learn in This EpisodeHow do we deal with the market shift?How to stay ahead of the market.Make sure you aren't missing out on clients.ResourcesCheck Out His WebsiteReal Estate Marketing DudeThe Listing Advocate (Earn more listings!)REMD on YouTubeREMD on InstagramTranscript:So how do you attract new business? You constantly don't have to chase it. Hi, I'm Mike Cuevas a real estate marketing. This podcast is all about building a strong personal brand people have come to know, like trust, and most importantly, refer. But remember, it is not their job to remember what you do for a living. It's your job to remind them. Let's get started. What's up ladies and gentlemen, welcome another episode of the real estate marketing dude powered curse, holy shift, what the hell is going on? We got a lot to chat about today. And, you know, we're seeing it. I mean, I'm seeing it in every aspect a lot. So, in the mortgage side, I know a lot of the mortgage brokers are hurting right now, things have gotten a lot slower. Not as bad as for real estate agents. But folks, this isn't that bad. In general, if this is your first shift, well, welcome. Welcome to it, take notes and learn a lot because the shifts are sometimes a blessing in disguise. At least they are for the entrepreneurs and the business owners. Because if you've been through one of these before, it's the ones who last and the ones who start doing things differently through a shift are the ones who actually start grabbing market share, building their brands, and those are the ones who actually benefit the most. So if you're hiding beneath a rock right now, because you're worried about expenses, well, you're doing exactly what we want you to do. Keep sitting there, don't come out of that rock, stay in that closet. And we're gonna be very worried you might want to get out of the closet by this conversation. But I wanted to bring on a very well rounded guests that I coincidentally met last week over in the wonderful city of Kansas City. I'm still trying to lose the 10 pounds I gained from the barbecue a couple of days Jesus, but he's pretty well rounded guys. He's broker donor. His office is doing over 100 deals a month. He has a title company or mortgage company. I mean, and he's could see everything he's been here before he's he understands the shift. And if you want to take notes on anything, you're gonna take notes from this guy. So without further ado, let's go ahead and introduce our guests. Mr. Phil. Duke. What's up, dude?Yeah, man, I'm excited about this. Certainly a hot topic in my arena. And hopefully we can share some nuggets that will help some folks through this time because there's really nothing to be afraid about. Soyeah, I agree. Why don't you tell everyone where you're at? Who the hell are you? Give us a quick little brief rundown and I got all kinds of questions for you.Yeah, so Phil do Jr. I'm in Northport, Alabama, most people don't know where that is. But it's west Central Alabama. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is on the other side of the river. From us here. That's where the University of Alabama is. We're pretty good football team for a couple years now. So we're here in a relatively small market. And, you know, I was one of those people that got in the business. At at a time when the market was on fire back in Oh, six, everything was selling. And then oh, 708 happened. And unfortunately, I didn't make it through that shift. And so I ended up joining the military and going back to school. And in 2015, I jumped back in the business as a part time agent and went from a part time agent to a top producing agent to a team leader to a broker owner to now having multiple location multiple states and a mortgage company and a title company. And so you know, a lot of things I learned along the way. And you know, I've been in one of these before, and I didn't make it. So this is certainly something that I'm really looking forward to the challenge. And I know what I need to do this time because I didn't do it the right way the first go around.Yep. Well, I could guarantee you that your military experience discipline and all that has a lot to do with it today. Let's start at the very beginning. Let's tell everyone what you're not going to do right now. Let's start with that, like, what are you not going to do right now what I'm seeing is people are like, pulling back. They're, they're scared they're in? They're not doing anything. And that's part of the problem. I mean,yeah, I think I think one thing I'm definitely not doing is I'm not buying into the hype that we're about to crash and everything's gonna be over with. The reality of it is every single day, there's buyers who are making offers on properties and the sellers are accepting them. And it's going to be that way, no matter how good or how bad it ends up being. And so one thing that I learned, you know, along the way is that the markets always going to be good for somebody, it's been really good for sellers the last couple of years, hasn't really been very good for buyers. But it's either going to be good for sellers or buyers or renters or investors. And so you know, more than ever, you've got to have a well rounded approach. Is it going to be bad for sellers? I mean, I don't think so. If, if you've owned a property for more than two or three years, you're probably sitting at 100 grand or more in equity in your property right now. And several years ago, we used to go out on a listing appointment and just hope that there was enough equity that they could pay us a commission to be able to sell that house. So if if unemployment does go up, and people start moving to areas where cost of living is down, and they need to sell, they've got equity in their houses right now that they didn't have in oh eight and oh nine and 2010. You know, the same buyers that have been complaining about lack of inventory and bidding wars, they're now able to get in houses, yeah, at a higher interest rate. But there's not as much competition out there right now. And then, for us, you know, really gearing up going back into buying rental properties. You know, we really haven't tried going after investors, because it's been tough for investors out there, I think, we're going to have a lot of a lot of accidental investors that may be paid top of market value and bidding wars, and they're going to find themselves transferring to a new city to a new job. And even if they don't want to be a landlord, they're gonna need somebody to manage that rental property. So we're even gearing up to kind of shift that direction too. So. So we're going to pivot, and it's going to be good for somebody, and we're just going to adapt. And we're also going to mark it more as a big thing we've been talking with our agents about, if there's going to be less sales done it make more sense to mark it harder to get a piece of those lesser amount of sales. So you know, those who market and have a clear message and who have a pipeline full of leads and appointments and people to follow up on are gonna win might be more time in the office, you know, prospecting and following up and less time after their own appointments. But if that's what we got to do this, what we got to docrazy that like, a lot of this is a it's a lot of it's like, just shift in mindset. But I've never realized why all the buyers like to buy when everyone's buying because that's usually the worst time to buy in hindsight. But then, and that's just a quick, easy shift, you know, that folks can have and you have to know how to, let's unpack a couple of the things he just mentioned. And these are a couple of really, I think, really good tip just to sort of unpack that because everyone's going to ask the same questions. And they're at getting asked this, Phil, hey, well, I'm just gonna hold off a little bit because, like, holy shit, did you see the fucking news? Like, wouldn't you hold off right now? You know, you can easily reverse the way you answer that question be like, Well, that's exactly why some of the smartest people are actually buying right now. Like, it's weird that everyone wants to buy when everyone else is buying, but when no one buying when no one's buying, that's actually the time you do want to buy because there's gonna be a lot of motivated sellers. So I'm not saying you buy anything, but I'm saying you do buy the right deal. That's a different pitch. People are like, what, huh?Yeah, or, you know, the thing that I would return to that person with is, how do you how do you determine if something is a good deal? Or not? You know, is it a good deal? Because it's been sent on the market for 60 days, and nobody's written an offer? Is it a good deal? Because 10 People wrote an offer within 24 hours? I mean, how do you determine what's really a good deal, and I would also encourage anybody who's in that buying window, whether they're an investor or just, you know, buying something personally, don't you wish you would have bought five years ago with those prices? And I bet we're gonna be saying the same thing five years from today is when the economy is going to continue cranking out, I mean, you know, billions and billions of dollars of stimulus, just, you know, going through through through the house right now, it's gonna be more and more inflation prices are going to continue to go up on everything. So I'd rather get in on it now at today's prices with less competition, then a year from now, two years from now, five years from now. And then understanding also what to do with that money you've got, whether that's, you know, doing a cash out refi to purchase a second property and leverage that property to build wealth. I mean, there's just all kinds of opportunities out there in the market right now, if you know how to play the game.He also said a couple other things, guys, if you got that. Property Management, yeah, there's gonna be some annex accidental downloads and where you're out in the country is going to be a little bit different. In our market, there's been a lot of accidental landlords, if you bought in the last two years, you're already down 20% 13%. But that's normal for a very overinflated market. Much of rich people problems out here, right, Crimea River, everybody. But I want you to hear what he said is that, like, it's true, like, you gotta adapt your services. He's talking about getting a property management company, because if he doesn't do that, what's going to happen is he has a chance to lose touch with the seller of that property with an agent who does and then who's going to get the listing when the time does come, right. So you got to start fishing upstream for that. Back in the crash short sales was our thing. properties don't stop getting transferred. However, the way people transfer them is what changes and if you don't defer enchant your message right now you can miss out on that. Another thing that we have to unpack them all for this market more. I've seen people that's used to spend a lot of money on lead generation like teams like some of these big teams, you see these teams that are just crushing it. Well, I'm like, Dude, you're spending 100 grand a month you better fucking be crushing it on leads on buying leads and opt ins like if you're not fucking crushing it, you spend 100 grand a month like dude, you should be crushing it, you know, I mean, and I'm like, what? I don't get it. But I've also seen those very teams win the shift. happens because the ROI is change on those numbers, folks, you cannot calculate when there's a market shift like this, the one thing you can't calculate is what your lead generation was doing the month prior. And therefore, because those numbers are going to change, just a little blip in consumer sentiment will fuck that up. And you could be a month or two away from losing hundreds of 1000s of dollars. But you said market more. And you're right, I think you if anything in a shift, I do pull back on lead generation stuff, because I don't know what that market or those numbers are doing yet. I can't accurately take an ROI. But the one ROI that is always going to prove to be true is the one that comes from your past clients, friends, family and aunts and uncles. Market more market more get louder when everyone retreats. Talk to me a little bit more about that.Yeah, I mean, so that's a big thing that we've been talking with our agents, you know, our our business model within our brokerage is we don't spend money on leads for our agents. But what we do do is we help them put together a marketing strategy, and they've got to do the work. So this is what it looks like in our company. Tuesday mornings, every other Tuesday morning, we do a 6am. Okay, I didn't say that wrong 6am Video Chat, where we're walking them through what content to create, how to post it as a Facebook ad how to retarget the same people over and over and over. And you know, it only the truly committed show up for that. I mean, it takes a little bit of extra effort for a real estate professional to get up that early in the morning, hop on a video chat. And we just do it for 30 minutes. But they're out there on a weekly basis, creating video content. And we're specifically targeting people in the local area where they work and to their sphere of influence. A lot of people don't know this, but you can take your phone, your contacts list in your phone, you can download that into a spreadsheet, and you can upload that spreadsheet into Facebook Ads Manager, and you can target to people who are already in your phone as contacts. So think about your your sphere of influence whether you got 300 people, 500 people, 1000 people in your phone. And every time they log into Facebook, only those people are seeing your video content over and over and over. And we're not we're not preaching doom and gloom, we're not preaching, you know, date the right marry the house. Yeah, I mean, we're, we're just going to keep plugging forward, it's going to keep being good for somebody. And we're just going to keep that message out there. So, so I think these are things again, you know, it's been, I hate to ever say it's a good thing when the market goes down a little bit. But I have seen a greater separation, even within my group of agents between the ones that really want to make it through this. And the ones who are just going to continue, you know, struggling a little bit, it's really the committed people, I've started rising to the top. And a lot of them their business is better right now than it was six months ago. You know, because they've just stayed committed to it. So I think those are just a couple of ways that we're working on doing it. You know, video CMAs still our number one way of generating listing appointments, we just created a really simple video with little screenshare video, where we like pull up the tax records. And hey, Mike, Phil here with first class real estate, looks like you bought your house for 150 back in 2018. And, and I just want to show you the last three houses that sold in your neighborhood. And here's one for 240. And here's one for 250. And here's one for 260. And then you're probably not looking to sell right now, but just wanted you to know that, you know, if you were to need to sell right now, even with the way the market is, and it's not that well, not as bad here as it is in other areas, your house will be worth somewhere between 240 and 260. So again, like we're not waiting on them to click a home evaluation landing page to ask for that report. We're just sending it to them whether they wanted it or not. And we put that into a YouTube, I can unlisted video on YouTube, we, we text that out to the husband or wife whoever's, you know, living in that house. And there we go every six months, you know, we're touching people in our sphere of influence, just by letting them know what their house is worth. And in a down economy, you know, there's probably people right now that pay too much for a car as well. I have a lot of friends that pay too much for a camper. They've never camped before in their life, but they bought a $40,000 camper they've used three times, they're gonna need to pay some of that debt off. So they might not have planned on selling, but they've got 100 grand and equity in their house right now they can still sell that house and they can pay off that camper. So people are going to continue needing you know, real estate and I think it's just always gonna win for somebody. We just got to continue trying to find those people who who are seriously needing to buy or sell something and they'll always be there.So I just want you to help sell my stuff a little bit here. So why video though? Like why why video doesn't work? I thought.Yeah, I mean video is the game changer. You know? You can only be I mean even if you were going to come in on, you know today, today's a Monday, if you were to come in on Monday Ain't crank crank out, you know, cold calls for eight hours, there's only so many people you can talk to in an eight hour period. And, and less and less people are even answering the phones anymore. I mean all these robo calls and spam and all that kind of stuff, but you record one video a week, and you put that in a $5 a day ad on Facebook, and you've got video playing for you constantly. You too, you know, the kind of an area where I'm spending more of my time on people looking to relocate to your area, want to know what it's like to live there. And Zillow can't tell them the best place to walk their dog, or the best park or the best. I'm doing a video this week, the top five boat ramps in Tuscaloosa, people who who have boats they're looking there, we have a lot of lakes and rivers around here. Outdoor recreation is a big thing here. This is located tell him that but we can in video? And does it take some time to plan it out? script it out? Edit it? Yes, it does. But that video can be creating leads for you and can be in front of people 24/7 365 So I really can't think of a more valuable tool than that. Yeah, you can do it with a Facebook ad. And it's okay to have your picture on there and, and have a you know, picture of your business card or whatever. But video just connects on so much of a deeper level. And that's what people want to see. When I'm when I'm looking up how to do something. I'm on YouTube and YouTube as my number one go to. So, you know, we need to take those same same approaches to what we do in the real estate world.Agreed. And we'll take a 15 second commercial break here. You know, you could get your video scripted, edited and distributed at real estate marketing do.com We will help you tell you what to say. We'll be in the room with you. And then we even help you distribute it whether you want to run ads put into your YouTube channel, whatever it is, it is you don't need more leads. You need more dudes back to our regular message. I love he said this is so funny. Like please never say date the right marry the house guys like I'm gonna shoot someone if they say that again. Like I can't stand that I hate it. I hate it data rate, marry the house dude, shoot the messenger. Don't copy that, like, stop. I hate it. I was so annoying. So when I saw that stuff, most people even what that meant, like consumers, by the way, only, like the real estate industry knew what they meant a lot of people didn't understand that. But that thing went viral. And that's so funny. So that folks, great videos, it's more impactful. So most impactful way to communicate. 90% of communication is done through tonality and body language, which can only be done through video. That's why people don't get you out of your head. And if you farm them with video content, they'll start associating your name with whatever your name is associated with that simple farm with friends and family and Facebook friends. What talk to me about the mortgage side? And what's going on there. Because we all learn a lot there's that I listen to the shows Well, and what should they be doing right now? What do you what do you guys do it?Well, to be honest with you, I mean, it's this very similar. I mean, that's a great thing about being in the industry I'm in is the same things we're doing our real estate company, is exactly what we're doing for our mortgage business as well. You know, mortgage professionals have been able to get away with just showing up at sales meetings dropping off though nuts. Commenting on Facebook, you know, how awesome that new vehicle was that she bought, or how pretty the view is at the beach. And when you're on vacation, and, and, you know, mortgage applications are down. And so you know, what we're doing with our mortgage business very similar. On the real estate side of things is we are creating video funnels, and we're generating our own buyers, and not just depending on real estate agents to provide us with ready, willing and able able buyer applicants. So has it slowed down? Yes, it has, you know, but again, you know, we can just sit around and wait and hope that it changes and, and keep waiting on referrals to come in from agents or we can go out there and hunt our own business down. And when we get that business, we get a good approval that comes through and we got an applicant that's ready to go. Well, now we can figure out which agent we want to send that person to. And we can kind of pick and choose which which agents we want to work with. And we like working with agents that are doing the same kind of stuff we are. I think our agents like working with mortgage lenders who are also out there generating their own leads as well. Not just waiting on a handout from one of the agents. I mean,the mortgage empires where they just take take take take take like hey, got leads for me. Hey, by the way, I got tickets for a Cubs game tonight because you want to roll. Yeah.Yeah, that's honestly I mean, to be honest, that's the main reason why I wanted to get in the mortgage business because I was like, as real estate professionals, we're the ones doing all the hard work now. Now that I'm in it, you know, there is more that goes on behind the scenes, obviously. But if you can generate the leads, you can figure out the processing and the underwriting and the closing and the font all that kind of stuff.same marketing plan as a real estate agent.Yeah, it's exactly the same. You know, you know, it's exactly the same marketing, you can literally do the same message, you know, our marketing that has anything to do with REITs that have anything to do with what's going on the economy, you know, you know, we put out a view magnet video, you know, top five reasons to live in whatever town we want to do. And then just a couple tips that are going to help them throughout their mortgage process. And then you know, you know, hey, click here to see which loan programs you might qualify for. Really, really simple. It's just mind blowing to me that, that, that so many in the mortgage business are just waiting on agents to just send them a referral, and not going out and generate their own business, you know, they got hundreds of applicants that have applied, but they're not taking time to go through that database and see, you know, who might be ready right now, who who did end up by retargeting that database. And so those are the kind of things that I think, are going to have to become a normal part of any mortgage lenders arsenal. And we're lucky here that we know how to do it on the on the real estate side of things. So we're just doing the exact same thing with our lending team.And your market to my guess is that, and I'm not saying anything about the South. Right. Not, I'm not saying anything about the South, but I think you're pretty technologically advanced for the South. Yeah,I would agree. Yeah. It's, uh, you know, we have, we have people in our area that, that that requests for us to come by and show them how to do things, just just setting up their CRM, just basic stuff like that, that you would think is just normal, everyday, people would just know how to do it if they're in the mortgage business or in the real estate business. But yeah, we're taking you know, everybody else, you know, people around town, there's still spending 2500 hours a month per billboard,you're spending five bucks a day on ads to get the same results.Yeah, we're spending $140 in a month, getting the same results is what's taking them five grand a month with two billboards that they can't even track and verify where those leads came from. So it is just kind of mind blowing to me. So I would just say, you know, to anybody that's listening to this watching watching this, you know, those who learn how to market, particularly digitally market video marketing, you're gonna win in this market that everybody else is gonna get left behind, it's going to be extremely expensive for them to continue marketing the way they are. And so if you will commit to learn in this digital marketing, this video marketing way of doing business, number one, you're gonna save money right away, but you're also gonna get probably a better result than those who are spending far more, and they're not gonna be able to spend that much and what happens when the billboards go away? Will they remember you six months from now? If you're not on a billboard anymore? I don't know. I don't think so. I think we forget them. Now, videos playing every week. You know, one one video a week can change the game for you doesn't have to be, you know, if you can do one video a day, that'd be great. That'd be something to work toward. But if you're kind of new at this, you're kind of looking for something to do. one video a week in a Facebook campaign can really be a game changer for you.It's just a popularity contest. You guys like let's not overthink it to video. How do you do this blah, blah, don't don't worry about the logistics, the popularity contest, someone who does more content more video than someone who doesn't is just got a lot more attention than they do. And then a certain percentage of the people who give that person their attention, need your services, it's this is all this is. But you have to remain top of mind. We're really talking about his brand. The end of the day, your brand is only as large as the number of people that recall it are associated with your line of work, right? So consistently communicate through video, that's all that's just one thing. But regardless of whether you're going to learn to run Facebook ads, or do a video, whatever it is, you got to do something because everyone's holding back. This is the bet the time the domain. At least for me, I need to get your opinion on this. But the main thing is when you get a market like this and everyone everyone pulls back, so then you just have that much more attention. And you I could tell you straight up, there's a lot of people pulling back. And that means is a lot less people running ads. That means there's a lot less people doing videos, that means there's a lot less people making noise. And when you you won't see it, maybe instantly, but it'll come back to you within the next six months. And I think that's a lot of the risk. Think back at COVID. You remember the people and COVID one of the guys that I was on stage with us, I believe he started in COVID. Right? That's when he started as tiktoks and all that because he didn't know what else to do. Now he could have he could have sat there and did nothing but he took time because he knows how to start shooting videos and now he's got like a million followers or some shit now on Tik Tok and he's crushing it. Yeah, you got to show up man.Yeah, it does not do you any good to sit there and do nothing. I mean, do something, you know. And right now, it's pretty clear to almost everybody out there in the real estate industry right now that video Oh, is where it's at. So we've all got these wonderful cameras in our pockets. You know, I mean, this is, you know, nothing fancy, just iPhone 13. But the camera on this thing is far superior than anything we had five years ago. So just you know, with a, with a selfie stick, and, you know, either a shotgun mic or a wireless clip on mic, you can make really, really good videos that people will be entertained by. And you can become the local real estate celebrity, the local mayor of your town. And if you do that, you're gonna win. And it's pretty simple formula. But it does take some planning, it does take some commitment. And ultimately, you know, that is, that's really the big thing that's going to decide who makes it and who doesn't in this market, the truly committed are going to adapt, they're going to figure out a way to do it, they're going to do the things they know they already need to be doing. And they're just going to be committed to do it. And they're going to come out on the other side of this thing, really, really in a good position. And then when the market does shift, they'll have all these huge follower base that already knows likes them and trust them because they built up this video viewer audience, and then life is going to be even better for them at that point, I believe.Yep. Always in the audience. You hit it right on the dot. Love it, man, you got any final end or closing thoughts that you want to give to everybody.And I would just say you know it, the markets always gonna be good for somebody, it's either gonna be good for buyer's or seller's or renters or investors. So real estate is going to continue to change hands. You know, if somebody's property went up 100 grand in value in the last two years, and even if it went down by $20,000, they're still sitting at $80,000 equity. So you know, don't buy into the the sky is falling, you know, date the rate, marry the house, I mean, let's speak about what people actually care about. And if you do those kinds of things, and you focus on those things, you're gonna win and let everybody else you know, you know, complain about you know, the economy and inflation and interest rates and all these kind of things. Just keep your head down, keep doing what you need to do. I'm betting if you're listening to this watching this, you probably already have a good idea of what you need to be doing what you've been needing to do, but maybe you hadn't didn't need to do it during the market the way that it was the last two or three years. Just do the things you already know you need to do if you do those things, you're probably going to be very successful.Yep, love it man. Just don't freeze whatever you do. Just freeze remember the closet agent is still the closet agent at the end of the day. So thank you guys for listening other absolute real estate marketing dude folks script that distribute your videos if you're really struggling with this, not only we do it less expensive in your market but we'll do a bigger better and better than anyone you probably hire locally because all I do I speak eat bleed video consecration for you. So reach us on our website, real estate marketing do.com and connect with us on our channels. Again, thank you for listening. Thank you for downloading. We appreciate each and every one of you. And we'll see you guys on next week's podcast peace. Thank you for watching another episode of the real estate marketing dude podcast. If you need help with video or finding out what your brand is, visit our website at WWW dot real estate marketing dude.com We make branding video content creation simple and do everything for you. So if you have any additional questions, visit the site, download the training, and then schedule time to speak with a dude and get you rolling in your local marketplace. Thanks for watching another episode of the podcast. We'll see you next time.Transcribed by https://otter.ai

On last week's show, Eric told us about the 15-foot tall Sasquatch he saw, while bow hunting, in Northern Indiana. Well, last week, he went back to the woods where he had that sighting, but he wasn't alone this time. He took his younger brother with him. Guess what happened. That's right. His brother is an eyewitness too now, which is good, because that means Eric is no longer the only person in his family who's seen a Sasquatch. Now, his younger brother can vouch for the fact they exist. Hopefully, his mother won't rib him so much now.Tonight's 2nd guest, had both of his Bigfoot sightings in Florida, while driving in his truck. When he had his 1st encounter, in 2002, he was leaving work, early 1 morning, after working a double shift, and wound up seeing a gray-colored Sasquatch. He had his 2nd sighting in 2017, while driving to Lake Hatchineha, early 1 morning. He had almost made it to the lake that foggy morning, when he thought that he saw a cypress tree in the road ahead, about 3/4 of a mile down the road. As he drew closer, he could see that it wasn't a tree. It was a Sasquatch that had been standing in the road, with its back facing him.Tonight's 3rd and 4th guests had an encounter together, in Central Alabama. They've had sightings without the other person being present too, though. His 1st sighting happened when he was 5 or 6. He had been up on the roof of a playhouse/treehouse that his dad, grandfather, and grandmother had built for him. Suddenly, when he looked to his right, he saw a huge, light brown, creature standing there, watching him. His 2nd encounter happened less than 1 year ago, while driving home 1 night, with his girlfriend, Sara. Sara had a sighting of her own, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, when she was 4 or 5 years old. She was laying in bed, when all of a sudden, she got the feeling that she was being watched. When she turned and looked at her bedroom window, she realized that her instincts were spot-on! She WAS being watched, and from close range!If you've had a Bigfoot sighting and would like to be a guest, on the show, please go to https://MyBigfootSighting.com and let us know. We'd love to hear from you.If you'd like to help support the show, by buying your own My Bigfoot Sighting t-shirt, sweatshirt, or tank top, please visit the My Bigfoot Sighting Show Store Page, by going to...https://dogman-encounters.myshopify.com/collections/mens-my-bigfoot-sighting-collectionShow's theme song, "Banjo Music," courtesy Nathan Brumley