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In this conversation, Benny Carreon, Dennis, and guests Todd and Janet Gatewood discuss the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, focusing on education, regulations, and practical steps for beginners. They emphasize the importance of understanding Bitcoin, the significance of holding it as a long-term investment, and the need for caution against scams. Todd and Janet Gatewood are co-owners of the Bitcoin Ben Crypto Club Nashville located in Cool Springs. The club opened March 2, 2024 and is a social membership club offering Bitcoin and cryptocurrency education, one on one consultations, relaxed business spaces, event space, and a podcast room. This is the second of three clubs nationwide with three or four more slated to open in 2025 along with two all Inclusive Bitcoin Ben Beach Resorts in El Salvador. Passionate about educating others on Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and entrepreneurship, they work with people individually and corporately to bring a greater understanding of what has been referred to as digital gold/digital property with the long term goal of creating mass adoption for the every day person.Together they have started a new podcast called God, Freedom, and Bitcoin which focuses on both current events and small businesses in Williamson County. After learning about Bitcoin in 2021, Todd left his day job in electrical sales, joined forces with “Bitcoin Ben” Semchee and started on a mission to bring this knowledge to his local community. He volunteers for the local Chamber of Commerce Williamson Inc, serving as a Team Leader for the Ambassador Committee. A native Nashvillian, Janet is an accomplished Realtor with Pilkerton Realtors for over 18 years and assists Todd as co-owner of the Nashville Club and Director of Marketing for all of the Clubs and Resort.Hosted by Benny Carreon and Dennis JacksonTodd and Janet Gatewood- https://bitcoinbencryptoclubnashville.comDennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com ; www.worxsolution.comBenny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group;https://velocitytechnology.group/

In this conversation, Benny Carreon, Dennis, and guests Todd and Janet Gatewood discuss the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, focusing on education, regulations, and practical steps for beginners. They emphasize the importance of understanding Bitcoin, the significance of holding it as a long-term investment, and the need for caution against scams. Todd and Janet Gatewood are co-owners of the Bitcoin Ben Crypto Club Nashville located in Cool Springs. The club opened March 2, 2024 and is a social membership club offering Bitcoin and cryptocurrency education, one on one consultations, relaxed business spaces, event space, and a podcast room. This is the second of three clubs nationwide with three or four more slated to open in 2025 along with two all Inclusive Bitcoin Ben Beach Resorts in El Salvador. Passionate about educating others on Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and entrepreneurship, they work with people individually and corporately to bring a greater understanding of what has been referred to as digital gold/digital property with the long term goal of creating mass adoption for the every day person.Together they have started a new podcast called God, Freedom, and Bitcoin which focuses on both current events and small businesses in Williamson County. After learning about Bitcoin in 2021, Todd left his day job in electrical sales, joined forces with “Bitcoin Ben” Semchee and started on a mission to bring this knowledge to his local community. He volunteers for the local Chamber of Commerce Williamson Inc, serving as a Team Leader for the Ambassador Committee. A native Nashvillian, Janet is an accomplished Realtor with Pilkerton Realtors for over 18 years and assists Todd as co-owner of the Nashville Club and Director of Marketing for all of the Clubs and Resort.Hosted by Benny Carreon and Dennis JacksonTodd and Janet Gatewood- https://bitcoinbencryptoclubnashville.comDennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com ; www.worxsolution.comBenny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group;https://velocitytechnology.group/

In this conversation, Benny Carreon, Todd, and Janet Gatewood discuss the evolution and significance of Bitcoin, exploring its potential as a digital currency, investment opportunity, and transaction method. They emphasize the importance of education in navigating the cryptocurrency space and highlight the global adoption of Bitcoin, particularly in countries like El Salvador. The discussion also touches on the role of blockchain technology in ensuring transaction legitimacy and the future trends in Bitcoin investment.Todd and Janet Gatewood are co-owners of the Bitcoin Ben Crypto Club Nashville located in Cool Springs. The club opened March 2, 2024 and is a social membership club offering Bitcoin and cryptocurrency education, one on one consultations, relaxed business spaces, event space, and a podcast room. This is the second of three clubs nationwide with three or four more slated to open in 2025 along with two all Inclusive Bitcoin Ben Beach Resorts in El Salvador. Passionate about educating others on Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and entrepreneurship, they work with people individually and corporately to bring a greater understanding of what has been referred to as digital gold/digital property with the longterm goal of creating mass adoption for the every day person.Together they have started a new podcast called God, Freedom, and Bitcoin which focuses on both current events and small businesses in Williamson County. After learning about Bitcoin in 2021, Todd left his day job in electrical sales, joined forces with “Bitcoin Ben” Semchee and started on a mission to bring this knowledge to his local community. He volunteers for the local Chamber of Commerce Williamson Inc, serving as a Team Leader for the Ambassador Committee. A native Nashvillian, Janet is an accomplished Realtor with Pilkerton Realtors for over 18 years and assists Todd as co-owner of the Nashville Club and Director of Marketing for all of the Clubs and ResortHosted by Benny Carreon and Dennis JacksonTodd and Janet Gatewood- https://bitcoinbencryptoclubnashville.comDennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com ; www.worxsolution.comBenny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group;https://velocitytechnology.group/

In this conversation, Benny Carreon, Todd, and Janet Gatewood discuss the evolution and significance of Bitcoin, exploring its potential as a digital currency, investment opportunity, and transaction method. They emphasize the importance of education in navigating the cryptocurrency space and highlight the global adoption of Bitcoin, particularly in countries like El Salvador. The discussion also touches on the role of blockchain technology in ensuring transaction legitimacy and the future trends in Bitcoin investment.Todd and Janet Gatewood are co-owners of the Bitcoin Ben Crypto Club Nashville located in Cool Springs. The club opened March 2, 2024 and is a social membership club offering Bitcoin and cryptocurrency education, one on one consultations, relaxed business spaces, event space, and a podcast room. This is the second of three clubs nationwide with three or four more slated to open in 2025 along with two all Inclusive Bitcoin Ben Beach Resorts in El Salvador. Passionate about educating others on Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and entrepreneurship, they work with people individually and corporately to bring a greater understanding of what has been referred to as digital gold/digital property with the longterm goal of creating mass adoption for the every day person.Together they have started a new podcast called God, Freedom, and Bitcoin which focuses on both current events and small businesses in Williamson County. After learning about Bitcoin in 2021, Todd left his day job in electrical sales, joined forces with “Bitcoin Ben” Semchee and started on a mission to bring this knowledge to his local community. He volunteers for the local Chamber of Commerce Williamson Inc, serving as a Team Leader for the Ambassador Committee. A native Nashvillian, Janet is an accomplished Realtor with Pilkerton Realtors for over 18 years and assists Todd as co-owner of the Nashville Club and Director of Marketing for all of the Clubs and ResortHosted by Benny Carreon and Dennis JacksonTodd and Janet Gatewood- https://bitcoinbencryptoclubnashville.comDennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com ; www.worxsolution.comBenny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group;https://velocitytechnology.group/

On this episode of the Fayetteville 411 we talk with Ashanti Bennett and Bianca Shoneman about the upcoming New Year's Celebration and a deep dive on what makes up Cool Springs Downtown!

Chef Steven Robilio of Amerigo joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to preview his 13th annual Feast of Seven Fishes — taking place Dec. 9 at the Cool Springs location and Dec. 10 on West End — and explain why after more than three decades, this beloved Italian restaurant continues to stand the test of time. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392⁩ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.  Learn more about the sponsor of this Dec. 5th episode: Tecovas

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Russ Ramsey is an author and pastor with a passion for uniting art and faith. He has been in vocational ministry for more than twenty years and currently serves as the lead pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church's Cool Springs location. He holds an MDiv and ThM from Covenant Theological Seminary, and is the author of six books, including Rembrandt is in the Wind: Learning to Love Art through the Eyes of Faith (Zondervan 2022), and Behold the King of Glory, recipient of the 2016 Christian Book Award for New Author. Russ was also a founding contributor and member of The Rabbit Room and is a featured speaker each year at The Rabbit Room's annual conference, Hutchmoot. In today's episode Russ discusses his new book, Van Gogh has a Broken Heart. The conversation explores how Van Gogh's life and art reveal universal themes of struggle and wonder and what Van Gogh reveals about the human condition.Patrons of the podcast can enjoy an additional interview segment on why the arts are important to communities of faith. Visit Patreon.com/makersandmystics to learn more. Name Drops: Van Gogh, Norman Rockwell, Paul Simon, Rembrandt, Books: The Sunflowers Are Mine, Van Gogh Has A Broken Heart Topics: Suffering, Van Gogh, Wonder, Faith, Honesty in art, mental health, emotional well-beingVan Gogh LettersJoin our creative collectiveGive a one-time donation

A Middle Tennessee Business Podcast....subscribe/follow/rate/review at www.mmtbp.comCareyAnn Cyr and I have been friends for quite some time now. So to have her on again is more like a glimpse into a discussion between two good friends. As the Senior Loan Officer with CMG Mortgage in Cool Springs, she is certainly one of the more successful people I know. Her drive is something at which to be marveled. Lately though, she's realizing the importance of slowing down to smell the flowers a bit and enjoy her time with her mother, sister and daughter. It's important to celebrate small victories, setting achievable goals, and adapting to change in various aspects of life. We highlighted the value of self-awareness, validation, and gratitude in overcoming obstacles and maintaining motivation. Highlights:Managing multiple roles and goals while maintaining mental and physical health. (5:54)Business strategies during exercise. (12:54)Personal branding and building trust in the mortgage industry. (20:51)Interviewing famous people, including parents and musicians. (58:58)Mortgages, music, and living life to the fullest. (1:04:12)Follow CareyAnn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/careyann-cyr-ab1752146/https://www.facebook.com/CareyAnnCyr/__________________________________________________________________________________________________****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast:www.mmtbp.comwww.instagram.com/mostlymiddletnbusinespodcastwww.instagram.com/jimmccarthyvosTiktok: @jimmccarthyvos __________________________________________________________Shoutout to Matt Wilson for lending his voice to the new intro of MMTBP.Follow him and his podcast from which I may have borrowed the *mostly* concept:https://linktr.ee/mamwmw___________________________________________________________****You hear Jim mention it on almost every episode, ME vs. WE and how 2023 will be 1943 all over again….order “PENDULUM:How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future”:https://a.co/d/7oKK7Ip__________________________________________________________________________The co-author of Pendulum wrote a myriad of other books and started a non-profit 21st Century Non-Traditional Business School that you should really check out: Wizard Academy - www.wizardacademy.org__________________________________________________________________________Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond...this is the What's Your Problem Podcast!Curious about podcasting? This podcast (and many others) is produced by www.itsyourshow.co#billionaire #business #entrepreneurship #fashion #love #marketing #meme #middle #mindset #motivation #nashville #nashvilletennessee #nashvilletn #nature #podcast #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #podcasting #podcastlife #podcasts #podcastshow #smallbusiness #tennessee #tennesseelife #mortgage #mortgages #loanofficer #entrepreneur #entrepreneurshipCall Incredible Doors! 931-348-DOOR. We're making garage doors in Maury and Wlliamson counties incredible again! www.incredibledoors.com

In the first hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show, Chase & Big Joe were live from Dunkin Donuts in Cool Springs. They discuss their question of the day, where in the world is Aaron Rodgers? Savannah Bananas Austin Krzeminski joined the show and was asked about his baseball career and how he ended up with the Savannah Bananas. Austin also talked about his time playing at Fenway Park with the Savannah Bananas. The Bananas play in Nashville here this weekend in front of a sold-out crowd. To end the hour, Chase & Big Joe answer their question of the day and answer some calls and texts. 

If you are creating a brand, the most important thing you can be is authentic. Today we are talking to Nick Woodard about what it to means to be authentic and to reflect that in your business. ResourceCheck Out Nick's WebsiteReal Estate Marketing DudeThe Listing Advocate (Earn more listings!)REMD on YouTubeREMD on InstagramTranscript:What's up? Ladies and gentlemen, welcome with our episode of the Real Estate Marketing Dude podcast. Folks, we're going to chat about today is the only thing you should be focused on in 2024, because I was like, What are you going to do in markets?00:04:04:08 - 00:04:21:19UnknownStrange thing. What new shiny objects coming out next? What kind of work? I buy more leads. Work? I do this. No, dude, just need to start being more of yourself. You you need to be authentic before you could ever start marketing or attract anybody online. If you have any bit of like fakeness or bullshit about yourself, you're in turn people off.00:04:21:19 - 00:04:41:24UnknownAnd today's entire show is going to be dedicated towards one thing Authenticity. How do you become more authentic? Authentic? How do you become more authenticity? How do you become more authentic? So I think Nick here reached out to me maybe on Instagram, if I'm not mistaken, or maybe it's Facebook, I forget which platform, but he's been listed in the show for quite a while.00:04:41:24 - 00:05:03:17UnknownAppreciate that. But you know what? He really massages like my ability to show for a while. And this guy's been an agent for 20 years in a bar was six or seven years ago. He says he stopped he stopped being that perfect, perfect like Barbie doll and all type of an age it right? Like the stereotypical fucking person.00:05:03:17 - 00:05:20:20UnknownHello. I'm here for real. Say you write your name tag and everything, right? Perfect. Suit. Your socks are perfect. You're driving the car. You might have rented it from a friend just for the day, just to do showings. Right. But you put on that front. We've all been there and he stopped caring. He just said, Fuck it. I'm going to go out and be myself.00:05:20:21 - 00:05:35:09UnknownAnd we're going to hear story today. We have have not dug into this or you to hear it live with me here. We haven't practice this or anything like that. And he said, Mike, once I stopped giving a shit, I started business, took off, I started being myself. So the first thing I do is I go to his website.00:05:35:09 - 00:05:55:18UnknownI want you guys, if you guys are online, go visit his website and keep him in mind for your referrals because you'll be in good hands. But without further ado, we want to go ahead and introduce Mr. Nick Woodard from Middle Tennessee. What's up, Nick Paton And dude, good to be on here. I'm a friend. Yeah, forever. Thanks for coming on.00:05:55:20 - 00:06:10:06UnknownDo people want to hear your the story? I like I love these shows because you take something and you actually run with it. And I want to just hear the whole story is like from start to finish. I think people are going to get a lot out of it and you guys have to learn how to connect with people online.00:06:10:06 - 00:06:29:02UnknownAnd it's just like you connect with your neighbor, you connect with people at church, restaurant bars, whatever you do, I don't care. The same way you connect with people one on one face to face and same way you connect with them online. But it's very difficult to do that when you're really not in your own true skin. And my first question I have for Nick is, Nick, how long were you in real estate?00:06:29:04 - 00:06:51:02UnknownAll you time. Overall, I've been in it for 20 years. It's now growing here just south of Nashville, Middle Tennessee. And I went to high school here, went to went to college at MTSU, and then got into real estate because it was kind of a family thing. And that's that's what I was going to do until I figured out what I wanted to do.00:06:51:04 - 00:07:07:20UnknownAnd here we are 20 years later. Yeah. So sort of a similar story, like, I actually took this, I need to graduate college. And I was like, in last three hour elective. Our teachers, like, you can make a lot of money in real estate. And I'm like, sweet guys. That's what I'll do. Now, the first half of your career because you made the switch, right?00:07:07:20 - 00:07:24:20UnknownI'm going to I'm going to explain if you guys were just listing visually what the switch means. So if you go on to Nick's website, Nick Twitter.com, first thing I see is a pair of boots and like a baseball type cap and it's a615. He's actually wearing a six foot five hat right now. I'm guessing six one fives is area code, right?00:07:24:21 - 00:07:44:24UnknownSo but he's he built a brand. Every single person has one thing right off the bat. When I landed on your website, I already saw 615 and I already had a different impression, a different connection with you than anybody else. And because when a consumer logs on typically real estate agents website, what do you expect to see like Nick, what do you expect to see if you log on to a real estate agent site?00:07:45:00 - 00:08:08:21UnknownBe honest, there's no holding back here. Yeah, I mean, you know, you get the stereotypical Sunset Strip stuff and, you know, flashy cars and, you know, fancy houses and suits and, you know, everybody playing the game, trying to be, you know, just uber professional, which, you know, I'm still very professional. I just I do it in jeans, boots and a hat.00:08:08:23 - 00:08:29:03UnknownAnd it's just when you become authentically you, the game changes. Yeah. And you put your beliefs if you guys been listening to showing and I appreciate this he doesn't he's not scared to claim the only name that means anything Jesus Christ, Lord and Savior. But he puts it on his site, not like something like that. People don't want to, like all the time.00:08:29:03 - 00:08:44:09UnknownShould I talk about religion? Should I talk about politics? Should I do this? I do that? And the right answer is, Well, do you do that when no one's watching? And if the answer is yes, then the answer is yes. You should be doing that on your site. Why do what? Hold you back so long? And we just, like, stuck like, No.00:08:44:09 - 00:09:09:09UnknownWell, I wasn't growing at the pace I wanted to grow. And to be honest with you, it was mainly the the online presence change. You know, the game's changed. You have to create content like you preach all the time. You have to brand yourself. You have to do those things that are different now compared to 15, 20 years ago.00:09:09:14 - 00:09:34:12UnknownYeah. And so when I started picking up on doing these additional, you know, new things, that's when I was like, you know what? It'd be a heck of a lot easier if I just take video of me being me. And, you know, that's kind of what started it all. You know, a lot of my videos are now, of course, you know, local updates and tours of homes and all that fun stuff.00:09:34:12 - 00:09:58:05UnknownBut, you know, I put in videos of I've got a 60 acre farm South of town here, and I'll go down there and shoot guns and fish and hide. And I'm an outdoorsman. And, you know, you put you put you being you. And people will gravitate to that, like you say all the time. You attract your tribe and his Instagram and on his Instagram page, he it's awesome.00:09:58:05 - 00:10:15:23UnknownLike he penned and I could just like, I'm just I'm on your Instagram right now on my phone. And the second pinned video he has there's him shooting was like Buccaneer 5040s and it looks like some kind of machine gun. But yeah, you're right, because people probably say that to you. Like, here's a question just from your Instagram handle.00:10:16:02 - 00:10:36:09UnknownI'm sure you does this generate your business? Instagram More business comes from Instagram than anything else. Now, how many people, when they reach out to you, mention something about the gun almost every single one of them. And most of my clients, you know. But wait, it's wait. I thought we're living in like a woke America where guns aren't cool.00:10:36:09 - 00:11:01:16UnknownAnd if you have a gun, like, you're like, bad news, man. You know, man, it's kind of one of those things that, you know, I want people to know me before they meet me. So, you know, I'm a devout Christian and unemployed, unapologetically conservative. I'm an outdoorsman, a dad. And I want you to know that on the front in I'm not for everybody.00:11:01:22 - 00:11:22:05UnknownAnd you know what? I've I've brought in more people that want to work with me because of showing who I really am. I would agree with that. I've seen I've done it like I've it was similar like when I did the do think so first real estate market to Chicago real estate dude then in turn in the real estate marketing dude.00:11:22:05 - 00:11:42:23UnknownBut it was a brand right It's a brand guys is the 615 thing I pretty sure I don't know this either, but do people ever call you like the 615 agent or the 615? God, you get that a lot. I don't. I don't get the names, but I do. Walking around town, I have people come up and introduce themselves, the agent with the hat, and they they put it together.00:11:43:03 - 00:12:05:02Unknownyour Nick. We watch your content and, you know, good job. And you're like, Watch that, bro. Like, you actually watch that video, right? Floored me the first time that happened. It just, you know, so there's eyeballs on you. You don't know. And if you stay consistent with it, you, you know, you can really build something. What how long did it take you to like?00:12:05:02 - 00:12:23:19UnknownBecause when you start creating content, it isn't like we make it sound easy. Like I make it sound easy. Guys, it's not all right because I do this every day. But of course it's going to be easy for me. But if you haven't done this before, throwing yourself out there for many people. Scary. You know, I just got done shooting a video with a guy yesterday.00:12:23:19 - 00:12:43:12UnknownThis guy makes, like millions of dollars a year. He's the most confident attorney I've seen in a long time. But when he gets on camera, like is he buckles at the knees and so many people get stuck like like who cares what other people think about you, right, Right, Right. Does everyone is everyone who comes your way like you realize that?00:12:43:12 - 00:13:12:09UnknownLike you feel like you're there, like your brother from another mother, sister from other business. You feel like, okay, I just get along with these people, you know, I feel completely connected with most people before they even get here, because I know most people, you know, we try to impress everybody and be everything for everybody. But in all reality, you're when you become you and show who you really are, you attract like minded people.00:13:12:11 - 00:13:43:03UnknownAnd so there's a there's an automatic connection before we even jump in the car. Where else are you, Tommy? Talk to me about your marketing, how you stay in front of people. First off, are you doing anything cold? Like buying leads? Anything cold at all? Like, anything for buying any type of advertising like that? No, I've actually, you know, not to, not to steal your stuff, but you know, I've been listening to you forever, and so I do, you know, snail mail.00:13:43:06 - 00:14:21:15UnknownI do the video emails, I do Instagram, I do just a whole wide, wide range of stuff. How big is your email list right now? It's not huge. Probably 800, 900 everyday. And these are relationships, correct? These are all people that I know somehow, someway. Not. Not. Wow. All right. Let's break the math down on this. This is great 800 relationship and you're using video email.00:14:21:17 - 00:14:42:06UnknownWhat's your. Let's do that. So let's I'm going to show you guys why this works mathematically right now. Let's dig deep on this. So you have 800 people open your emails. What is your open rate on those video emails and how often are you sending them out? I send them out probably every 2 to 3 weeks. Open rate is just south of 50%.00:14:42:08 - 00:15:02:20Unknownshit. Okay, so here's what this means, you guys in mathematical ways, because this this is what a traction is. I'm going to define it right here. Good job, dude. First off, congratulations on the 800 email is Will relationships mine at my peak was 400 half of that an average I only see. It's okay if you start out with 50 relationships because you didn't get this overnight.00:15:02:20 - 00:15:17:22UnknownRight? And everyone says, I don't have an email list, but everyone has a wedding list. So much. So how do you have a wedding list? But you don't have an email list because you're waiting List is your email list. If you know like entrust them, you're farming them in any which way you can. Video emails the best email strategy ever.00:15:17:24 - 00:15:41:16UnknownI haven't see anything work better. I'm averaging 40%. You're averaging to 50%. It's because you have a much better relationship with them. What? What are you sending them on? Video email. First, take it. You're getting a 50% open rate. What is that type of content? You're really it's it's more engaging stuff like, you know, I, I moved to Brentwood, Tennessee just happened that school when I was seven years old, 1988.00:15:41:18 - 00:16:15:10UnknownSo I do a lot of you know, this is what I saw growing up. Basically, the William, you know, is a county. I specialize in this like Brentwood. FRANKLIN No one's little Thompson Station, just just south of Nashville. So I like to tell stories of of the way it was. You know, I live right outside of an area called Cool Springs, which is, you know, a thriving you know, it's got mixed use homes, commercial, all that stuff.00:16:15:11 - 00:16:36:23UnknownAnd I like to tell stories about when I was in middle school, we couldn't get pizza delivered so far out in the country. People people engage with stuff like that. The key sad is stories. Guys like it. Pay attention to this like he's he's hitting on the head stories because if you make statements it's harder people know the difference like stories versus statements is a big thing.00:16:37:00 - 00:16:57:06UnknownYou make statements, you're telling someone something and no one likes to be told anything. Correct. But when you tell stories, you're like, I can I can relate to that. Now, whether you know it or not, you were one of the ones that taught me that be good at telling a story, be a good storyteller. I'm doing the math on this video emails.00:16:57:06 - 00:17:17:09UnknownHere you go. So let's look at the map. So 800 people open them at 50%. Open. Right? That's 400 people seen him. Looks like you're about one and a half times a month on email. This doesn't count social media or anything he's doing. If direct mail, branding, whatever else he's doing, he's just when someone takes acknowledgment of your existence, you're basically having a conversation.00:17:17:09 - 00:17:37:03UnknownThat's what I love about video email because they don't want to talk back to you. You just need to have that face time. Right? But here's the math, though. So 400 people a month are opening your emails and you're touching them about 18 times a year. So out of those 400 people a month, these are just the opens, 10 to 15% of them are moving.00:17:37:03 - 00:18:04:09UnknownSo you got about 40 to, what, 50 different people just they're moving. And then out of all 400 of these people, all of them know someone who's moving, especially to Tennessee. Most of them are coming from Chicago. I probably know like ten people moving to Tennessee right now. But dude, so on emails, how many people respond to your emails because no one responds to it?00:18:04:09 - 00:18:26:21UnknownTurn back the clock. Email No. One response to a just listed email. Guys. How many people? To be honest, it's a little bit hard to figure out what the return is because it's just a consistent. Then you just do it over and over and over. And then I add, you know, a lot of snail mail to it, and it's not boring either.00:18:26:21 - 00:18:51:22UnknownUsually it's a handwritten note, you know, I've got a database of probably 200, 300 people that are my close group that are also on that list. You direct mailing them. Yeah. And it's usually know a lot of times I'll sit down with a stack of thank you cards, put a $5 Starbucks gift card in there and just say, Hey, thinking about you, please remember me.00:18:51:22 - 00:19:15:20UnknownIf you know anybody that how many people do you send that to you that go to the 200? Yeah, they probably go back to I love it And it's a legal bribe. You guys like 200 people. It is. It's a legal bribe. All right. It's 200 to 300 people. That's that's going to cost you 1000 to 1. That's going to cost you 1200 dollars.00:19:15:20 - 00:19:43:16UnknownYou're going to spend 1200 Oscar database. All you need to know on deal. And you what? Go in there and buy all those gift cards at 8:00 in the morning at Starbucks. They love that. That's fun it when everybody's waiting behind you as they scan in a hundred. Get those now he saw some the second ago and if you guys caught it but it's very hard to track like the emails you know they're getting open right And you don't know where people will come from.00:19:43:19 - 00:20:00:08UnknownIt's tough. Like you're like, where do you see me? Unless you get you probably ask once in a while, but probably not every time. But it's like, yeah, you got to ask the same from now. The beauty about this is I'm going to guess at all out of the people that are on his direct mail list, 200 or 300 people.00:20:00:10 - 00:20:19:17UnknownAnd when you're direct mailing people, 100% of people have to engage with you unless they live at the wrong address. So if they throw the piece away, it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter what you direct mail and it just matters a direct mail him something because it's the only physical touch, right? His email is a virtual touch. And I'm guessing all the people on the direct mail address, they're on your email list, too, I'm assuming.00:20:19:19 - 00:20:44:21UnknownRight. And they're probably also friends with you on social media. Yeah. And I've actually gone you know, one thing that I started doing not too long ago is take all my contacts, find them on social media and engage with them on social media to try to trip, you know, trip that the algorithm to pull my stuff up in their feed and vice versa.00:20:44:23 - 00:21:03:16UnknownHave you tried to boost your Facebook from your personal profile yet, just to your friends? No, I actually no, not to. A lot of people haven't done it. Yeah, do it. Try it. I'm curious to know what will happen and if you guys are listening, you could do this with a brand account. You could actually you don't see a business page anymore.00:21:03:16 - 00:21:20:11UnknownIn other words, because what the hell is the point of a business page to run ads unless you're running like advanced ads? But if you're just trying to market your database, I would just pick the one or two best performing posts each month and I would put ten bucks behind them. Right. Because you're going to reach way more of those people just to pay to reach them.00:21:20:11 - 00:21:46:01UnknownAnd it's still worth it. Now, the only problem I've ever really had with with boosting in ads and everything is the, you know, the the firewall for the, you know, you can't really target exactly who you want to target. Are your friends. Yeah. Good call to all I want to target cause now I got duties to their land and sea approach to same it just you don't need a large like audience here.00:21:46:01 - 00:22:11:06UnknownWe're not talking about tens of thousands of people but you don't need. I mean, the average analyst does like 6 hours a year, dude. Like, I don't know what the average sales price is by you, but statistically and mathematically, like, you're you're crushing it. Do it. I'm I'm very blessed. But modest guy I'm average you know between 15 and 20 million a year probably but that's fantastic for that market.00:22:11:06 - 00:22:43:12UnknownWhat's the average salesperson? You know average 20 to 30 sides. So yeah, the math, it's changed drastically in the past ten years. But at that wonderful man, I love it. I love it. Tell me about so you guys, you heard his frequency. I just want to make sure everyone gets that. He's direct mailing people, he's emailing people, and he's constantly engaging on social media, airline and see get to do everything.00:22:43:14 - 00:23:05:03UnknownWhat do you see best? Are you anything on Facebook or are you strictly IG and you do tick tock? Are you doing anything else on social? I do some Facebook, of course. That's, you know, mainly I kind of, you know, cross them, take my Instagram stuff and put it on Facebook. You know, I think those are probably two of the platforms you can get away with that.00:23:05:05 - 00:23:35:15UnknownVery similar. Yeah, you know, I do a little more personal on Facebook and, you know, I don't do as much with my kids and stuff on Instagram because of Facebook, just for somewhat privacy reasons that I have in terms of like what what's working best in terms of getting engagement on social feed, Like what type of content is performing the best short form video of So what's the length of time, what's the subject matter?00:23:35:15 - 00:24:16:14UnknownAnd all the above real are doing really well. I do a lot of, you know, showing showing the area, showing, you know, new construction neighborhoods, showing the lifestyle. It's all about selling the live. So there's a lot of people moving to the Nashville area from, you know, California, Chicago, that type thing. And a lot of them are coming for, you know, political reasons or financial reasons or, you know, if you showcase that, hey, look, Tennessee, come on, now we shoot guns and fish and it's it's a great ad on your brother.00:24:16:19 - 00:24:46:21UnknownYeah yeah. I the the post you were talking about on on my IG that shows me shooting guns It's a whole just snapshots of me out in the outdoors and doing that type. I can pinpoint exactly three new clients I've picked up because of that video. Yeah. About now on the flip side of that, first, you may have turned some off too, but guess what?00:24:46:21 - 00:25:12:02UnknownYou wouldn't want to work with them anyways. You're absolutely right that, you know, that's kind of the the risk reward that you have to take. And I was very concerned with that on the front end. But then when you start seeing the results and not only the results, but you're attracting people that you enjoy working with. Yeah. You know, we don't agree on everything and that's fine.00:25:12:02 - 00:25:38:11UnknownI don't expect to agree on everything. It's my job to to take care of these people and serve them well no matter what they believe. That's different than me. However, when you do click with somebody that that's similar to you, it makes everything so much easier and more fun. Yeah, I agree. I agree. What else would you tell someone?00:25:38:11 - 00:25:59:09UnknownBecause I think here's a big problem is that people I think everyone wants to do what you're saying. You know, like it just makes sense. But I think people it is, you know, like I said it, guys, this is an easy you have to commit to it, but you got to make the time to do it right. And then you know how life gets better.00:25:59:14 - 00:26:19:23UnknownHave kids like that happens right then. Then you fall off track and like, gosh, it I'll get an accident tomorrow. And then I go, I go there. How long did it take you to start getting those results to keep you motivated? Well, you know, basically, first and foremost, find you a couple people in your given market that are successful.00:26:20:00 - 00:26:51:09UnknownFollow them on IG and see what they're doing. You know, whether you're in Chicago or you're, you know, Phenix, wherever you are, find those those people that are producing, get on their pages, see what they're doing. You know, a lot of times I even save, you know, if there's something that looks great, I'll save it. And then when I have some time, I'll go create a whole bunch of content, stick it in the hopper, and then leak it out as I go instead of going, my God, what do I got to do today?00:26:51:11 - 00:27:14:21UnknownAnd feeling that anxiety of having to get something, or I've got 40 or 50 pieces of content a little way that I can throw out there, you know, and like you say all the time, take something that's long form, break it up in a short form and leak it out there in bits and pieces, because consistency is more important than having something that's incredibly great.00:27:14:23 - 00:27:26:14UnknownYou don't have to like you don't have to post at the time you're getting the content either, right? Like you don't have to. Like that's what I think a lot of you. shit, I don't want you to because I'm supposed to write. no, you could just like you could build a library stuff in your phone and hold on to it.00:27:26:16 - 00:27:55:09UnknownAnd then, you know, when you're sitting in your bed at night and do it when you make all your posts, how are you doing it? I guess in dead time, you know that real I was that we were talking about on on this pandemic profile. Those are some snips of video over the course of probably two years. Yeah they're just I had in my phone and then one day sitting around, you know, got a glass of bourbon and you go, you know, all right, let's put some reels together.00:27:55:11 - 00:28:18:24UnknownYou come up with some ideas, put them together, save them in your drafts and Instagram, and when you want to stick them out there, stick them out there. Are you following a certain schedule? Not really a problem started. Yeah. Yeah. Just sort of roll with it. Yeah. I think it's a I think that that helps people a lot if they just like you got to just like cause you don't know I need to do a better job.00:28:18:24 - 00:28:36:18UnknownThat actually started doing a lot of that. It took like a year off content. I was pivoting this year and now like back in the content creation mode. So I got all these ideas and shit everywhere, like in my phone, but what it comes down to is you have to get the stuff right, you got to get the content and you got to tell me the difference, though.00:28:36:18 - 00:29:03:01UnknownAnd here's an important point about the content you're creating, whether it's a tour or whether it's a picture you in it, whether it's a picture or video versus you not in it, what's the difference? I'm in some of mine I'm not in and others, you know, I do some voiceovers as well. I will say one thing that I think is important is to get yourself a logo, you know, get something.00:29:03:01 - 00:29:25:23UnknownIf you look at all my stuff, my logo pretty much pops up on everything. You know, Of course, they use the 615 just to kind of, you know, it's catchy. It grabs the eye and it ties and ties it back to me. But I think it's it's a mixed bag of of a lot of different things. As long as it's consistent and it's well done.00:29:26:00 - 00:29:48:12UnknownDoes not have to be perfect, just has to be consistent. It has to show your your your true self, be authentic and show the mistakes as well. I had I've had a lot of engagement from you know, I like to tell stories of things that I totally screwed up. Yeah. Vulnerable. Totally. And you own it if you own it.00:29:48:12 - 00:30:09:10UnknownPeople are forgiving. Yeah, I've bought a couple refrigerators before, but yeah, but the people are scared and when they make a mistake. But it's honestly the most human thing you could do at any my volunteer poster, I was my most engaged. And I think a matter of fact, I think I made a vulnerable post on Instagram. I think that's when you probably reached out to me, if I'm not mistaken.00:30:09:12 - 00:30:24:14UnknownWhat was one was that I think it was something about I was telling a story about a hard time I went through or something, and I think that that might have been the post you actually reached out on. Now we're on the show together, but that's like a perfect example of like what we're talking about here. I forgot about that.00:30:24:16 - 00:30:44:06UnknownBut yeah, that's what we're talking about, me and my stuff. If it was boring, same old stuff. You're different. That's why. That's why you stick out. So this is awesome, dude. You guys don't overthink this process. Nick's nailing it like you just got to stay from the people, you know, in your way. You don't have to tell them you're in real estate.00:30:44:06 - 00:31:00:21UnknownYou got to remind them, like, he's really just a tour guide. Like you're talking about the community because like anything you show in the community reminds everyone you in real say otherwise. Like, why are you doing the students? You have no life. You're doing it for business, but you're not doing it in a sleazy way. You're doing it in a value added way, and that's why people are responding to it.00:31:00:23 - 00:31:27:21UnknownGood job, man. Well done. Appreciate it. Any final tips you want to give to anyone who's thinking about building a brand, creating content and doing what you're doing in the 615 just do it. Stop being scared. That's what a social media is. Nobody's perfect as long as you do it consistently and authentically, you will see results, I promise you.00:31:27:23 - 00:31:51:15UnknownLike you say all the time, stop being afraid of that little six inch device You have just, you know, use the technology we got though, yourself out there and you will benefit from it. I approve this message and we approve you listening to another episode of the Real Estate Marketing Do podcast. Folks, we appreciate it, if you like.00:31:51:15 - 00:32:06:14UnknownWe saw today. I mean, Nick, I want to talk about you becoming our spokesperson or something for referral suite because that is exactly what referral suite is for. Also, he gives you the direct mail to automate your database to video email content to send to your database, and the video email system itself and its social media monthly schedule.00:32:06:15 - 00:32:26:12UnknownSo you have to worry about what to say. You have to sort of re do it your way, visit it, and we'll be ready to launch that thing in the next month or so. So I appreciate you guys check that out. Referral Suite W, S.W.A.T. Referral Suite dot com and hope you become a member. Appreciate guys listen to their episode dude.00:32:26:12 - 00:32:41:12UnknownAppreciate you, man. That was awesome. Thank you brother. That was cool. And I want keep being unapologetically you. That's the way it is and it's the way the future and you, the listener. You should not be scared. Go for it. See you guys next week. But.00:32:41:12 - 00:32:59:12UnknownThank you for watching another episode of the Real Estate Marketing Do podcast. If you need help with video or finding out what your brand is. Visit our website at WW Dot Real Estate Marketing do dot com. We make branding and video content creation simple and do everything for you. So if you have any additional questions, visit the site.00:32:59:17 - 00:33:24:18UnknownDownload the training and then schedule time to speak with the dude and get you rolling in your local marketplace. Thanks for watching another episode of the podcast. We'll see you next time.

Today, Evan and Dan come up from the Cool Springs office to give Paul a much needed vacation. Evan starts the show by talking about the Fourth of July and the foundational freedoms required to dream, save and invest. Both advisors talk about Evan's recent trip to Israel and why having an experienced tour guide makes a huge difference when you're navigating something new — whether it be a new country or a topic like money and investing. Later in the show, Evan breaks down a Wall Street Journal article titled “Investors are Pouring Money into this Modified S&P 500 Stock Market Strategy.”    For more information about what we do or how we can help you, schedule a 15-minute call with us here: paulwinkler.com/call.

Blaine and Mickey are live from DeJuan Burford State Farm in Cool Springs talking DeAndre Hopkins, Ja Morant, and more. Mike Wilson of Knox News preview the Vols trip to the CWS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Mickey are live from DeJuan Burford State Farm in Cool Springs talking DeAndre Hopkins, Ja Morant, and more. Mike Wilson of Knox News preview the Vols trip to the CWS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven McCash joins Stoney Keeley for some heavy Memphis talk, including things to do in the Bluff City during the Spring, a new bus service from Memphis to Nashville, and more. Then, they talk scooters, an Elvis festival in Cool Springs next week, Tom Hanks doing a book signing in town, an adults-only boozefest at the Nashville Zoo, Pat Sajak grabbing a guy on set, pretzel crust pizza, Steven Seagal training Russian soldier, breaking out of jail to go to IHOP, and of course, our favorite Broken Lizard movies.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Dr. Patrick Bentley, Headmaster and Board Member with Chesterton Academy of the Incarnation, who shares some of the background for launching the high school with a higher purpose.During the interview, Dr. Bentley highlights the Chesterton Academy Network and the founding mission of offering a classical, integrated high school education that was faithful to the Catholic Church and affordable for families of average means. He talks about their Six Hallmarks, including Incarnational environment; Joyful love of learning; Focus on Truth, Goodness, and Beauty; Rediscovering the Lost Tools of Learning; Socratic Seminar; and Wit and Wisdom of GK Chesterton. Dr. Bentley also discusses their growth plans for the future, and how parents and community can learn more via upcoming open houses and their Gala on May 20, 2023 at the Embassy Suites in Cool Springs, Tennessee.Visit www.chestertontn.com to learn more.Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/people/Chesterton-Academy-of-the-Incarnation/100072697521600/

Chris and Ashley go to Cool Springs for lunch and review Huckleberry Brewing Co.  Listen to find out about the beer, food, and games.  

Kimberly Shultz, LPC-MHSP discusses the benefits and risks of self-disclosure. Knowing when to disclose, when not to and how much is an important line therapists need to navigate in a healthy way for their clients. Kim and Jennifer share their experiences with self-disclosure and the lessons they have learned along the way.  Kimberly has been working in the mental health field for about 15 years,  specializing in trauma and grief. She is a private practice owner in Cool Springs, TN and the founder of Serenity Nature Retreats.OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Kimberly's Serenity Nature Retreats website Counseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Portugal Marketing Retreat October 2-7, 2023

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Russ Ramsey on pursuing perfection. Russ Ramsey is the pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church's Cool Springs location in Nashville, Tennessee. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2022 General Assembly. Let's listen as Ramsey shares insights into our hunger for glory the pursuit of perfection.

Welcome to the Spread The Positive Podcast, where we focus on all the good happening in the world and the people making a positive impact. In this episode, host Joel Bigelow, the founder of Endure Athletics, talks about all the exciting things happening for Christmas and New Year's with Endure. He'll also be chatting about how Ben Jones, the center for the Tennessee Titans, partnered with Academy Sports and Outdoors in Cool Springs, TN to support the kids of Endure Athletics and spread some holiday cheer. listen in to hear more about the Christmas season with Endure and what is in store for 2023! Very exciting times. As always if you can support please do so at endureathletics.org/donate!

Welcome to the Spread The Positive Podcast, where we focus on all the good happening in the world and the people making a positive impact. In this episode, host Joel Bigelow, the founder of Endure Athletics, talks about all the exciting things happening for Christmas and New Year's with Endure. He'll also be chatting about how Ben Jones, the center for the Tennessee Titans, partnered with Academy Sports and Outdoors in Cool Springs, TN to support the kids of Endure Athletics and spread some holiday cheer. listen in to hear more about the Christmas season with Endure and what is in store for 2023! Very exciting times.  As always if you can support please do so at endureathletics.org/donate!

Since 2005, I became aware of David Miller through his innovative marketing techniques that really made you look! Like, he would literally put up billboards and bus boards for his real estate business with his face posted upside-down with the phrase, “made you look!”Since then, David has created one of the country's premier haunted attractions, Miller's Thrillers in Spring Hill, Tennessee. At first, it was a way for David to market his real estate endeavors. It has since become something that takes up half a year to prepare and attracts thousands of people around the country. Even moreso, David got into the Escape Room business with Extreme Escape Games in Cool Springs, Tennessee. From real estate to the entertainment business, David loves creating and the business world while forging a bountiful life with a great family with 4 kids living on the farm!!Follow David::www.millersthrillers.net****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW What's Your Problem? PODCAST:www.whatsyourproblempodcast.comRandom 5 sponsored by CULLEOKA COMPANY!@Culleoka Company Culleoka is here to eliminate the toxicity generally associated with cleaning. Our probiotic and plant based cleaners contain multiple live strains of beneficial (good) bacteria producing powerful enzymes to break down foul organic matter on surfaces. Clean powerfully and naturally here:https://culleokacompany.com/?rfsn=5722255.0f51be Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond...this is the What's Your Problem Podcast! WYP Intro VO: @johndavidwells #podcasts #podcast #podcasting #tennessee #nashville #podcastproduction #sales #selling #business #marketing #radio #production #voiceover #vo #fitness #bni #networking #nft #nonfungibletokens #crypto #cryptocurrency #applepodcasts #businesscoach #businessideas #businesslife #businesspassion #businesstips #countrymusic #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurship #marketing #mindset #nashvegas #nashville #nashvillelife #nashvillemusic #nashvillescene #nashvilletennessee #nashvilletn #newpodcast #podcastaddict #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #podcastlove #podcasts #podcastshow #tennessee #bradlea #therealbradlea #droppingbombspodcast #droppingbombs #lightspeedvt #virtualtraining #grantcardone #garyvaynerchuk

Dr Kellye Rice is the owner of Cool Springs Laser Dentistry and Middle TN Dental Sleep Specialists.She and her team create confident smiles, and help people snore less and have less TMJ pain with dental appliances.She is looking to connect with people who want a personalized approach to their health and their smile, and people who hate their CPAP!This is Dentistry that can Change Your Life!Dr. Kellye N. Rice graduated from David Lipscomb University in 1982 with a BA in Biology, and in 1986 with a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree from the University of Alabama, Birmingham. She has been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry since she opened her practice in Cool Springs in 1986. She and her husband, Jeff, raised their 3 children in Franklin,Tennessee. Dr Rice loves music and theater. She is an active board member of AGAPE Nashville, with special devotion to the Morningstar Domestic Violence Shelter. Dr. Rice is recognized by the American Dental Association and the Tennessee Dental Association as being in the top 10 percent of the profession for exceeding continuing education requirements. She excels in the areas of cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry but puts the basic health of the mouth first in all her treatment planning for her patients. In 2012 she expanded her emphasis on laser dentistry and dental sleep medicine. She is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a Diplomate of both the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Sleep and Breathing Academy. She and her team are passionate about creating healthy mouths and lives!Follow Dr. Rice:www.kellyerice.comhttps://www.facebook.com/KellyeRiceDMDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyerice/****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW What's Your Problem? PODCAST:www.whatsyourproblempodcast.comRandom 5 sponsored by CULLEOKA COMPANY!@Culleoka Company Culleoka is here to eliminate the toxicity generally associated with cleaning. Our probiotic and plant based cleaners contain multiple live strains of beneficial (good) bacteria producing powerful enzymes to break down foul organic matter on surfaces. Clean powerfully and naturally here:https://culleokacompany.com/?rfsn=5722255.0f51be Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond...this is the What's Your Problem Podcast! WYP Intro VO: @johndavidwells #podcasts #podcast #podcasting #tennessee #nashville #podcastproduction #sales #selling #business #marketing #radio #production #voiceover #vo #fitness #bni #networking #nft #nonfungibletokens #crypto #cryptocurrency #applepodcasts #businesscoach #businessideas #businesslife #businesspassion #businesstips #countrymusic #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurship #marketing #mindset #nashvegas #nashville #nashvillelife #nashvillemusic #nashvillescene #nashvilletennessee #nashvilletn #newpodcast #podcastaddict #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #podcastlove #podcasts #podcastshow #tennessee #bradlea #therealbradlea #droppingbombspodcast #droppingbombs #lightspeedvt #virtualtraining #grantcardone #garyvaynerchuk

Ridin' with Willy Season 1 Episode 13 Giuseppe the Sailor Man (Part 1)… Born in Belgium, raised in Canada, this sailor has some stories! In Part 1 we hear about a crusty old Captain who not only destroys a mast, but hosts a party that leaves 50 passengers seasick in Jamacia. Gotta Have Nacho's… Late night dining options are rare in Nashville. Lake and Ivy give their take on the best nacho's and burgers in town after hours. Bastions for the nacho's. The burgers however are up in the air between Jack Browns, Dino's and Gabby's. An Officer and a Birthday Girl… Jonathan, a Naval Meteorologist Officer has brought his beautiful girlfriend to Nashville for her dream Country Music Vacation. Angie, who owns the Clean Eats franchise in Norfolk, Virginia is excited to be here. What's their song? What's their story… listen in! Donovan at the Movies… His father named him after the 60's iconic folk pop star. Donovan discusses his job at the AMC Thoroughbred 20 in Cool Springs. Is it the Men's or Women's restrooms that are the dirtiest? What the best part about working in a Movie Theatre? Chophouse and Cornbread… Date night for a native Nashville couple. Casual talk about the dinner and cornbread… Both the sweet and hot water kind. One of my stock couple questions… if your lives were a movie, which one would be? Ben Affleck stars in this one. Giuseppe the Sailor (Part 2)… Contemplating going back to sea, Giuseppe says a cruise ship gig might be an option. Playing piano and singing standards like Misty. His nautical skills came in handy while working twenty years at Elm Hill Marina. When a wealthy Chicagoan needed the skills to sail his newly purchased boat Giuseppe got it done.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Lynn Schroeder, Development Director with Bridges Domestic Violence Center, who highlights the nonprofit organization's mission and efforts to serve women, men and their children affected by domestic violence, ensuring a safe transition to successful independent living through education, intervention, and case management. During the interview, Lynn shares some of the history for the organization and then talks about their various programs and impact. They offer a 24/7/365 Hotline, 615-599-5777, along with a Crisis Intervention Team, double shifts of Case Managers, a Court Advocate for assistance with Orders of Protection, A Children's Advocate to act as a liaison between parents and school administrators, an Outreach Advocate for support groups in both English and Spanish, a Transitional Housing Advocate to assist those leaving their emergency shelter in finding affordable housing, a pet shelter on premises so the family pet can come to safety with the family, and a Batterer's Intervention Program, which is usually court ordered. Lynn also talks about ways to support their efforts, including their Annual Jokers & Jackpots Gala, which will be held on November 5, 2022.Founded in 1998 by Linda Crockett, an 8th generation Franklinite.Only domestic violence shelter in Williamson CountyMission is to serve women, men and their children affected by domestic violence, ensuring a safe transition to successful independent living through education, intervention, and case management.We hold 2 fundraisers a year.  Our upcoming Golf Scramble May 16, 2022 at Temple Hills Country Club is our second biggest fundraiser of the year.  Please gather a team, enjoy of day out with lunch, dinner and many prizes in support of our mission.Our largest fundraiser of the year is our Annual Jokers & Jackpots Gala which will be held November 5, 2022 at the Embassy Suites in Cool Springs and is a fun night of casino games, dinner, entertainment and a silent auction.Learn more:Facebook:             @Bridgesdvc  Twitter:                  @BridgesdvcWebsite:                www.bridgesdvc.orgInstagram:             @Bridgesdvc

This week's episode features an inside look into the new indoor adventure park here in Murfreesboro, Urban Air. We are joined by Lauren Dukes, co-owner (with her husband Ryan), and she tells the journey of what led them to open Urban Air here and in Cool Springs! The passion they have for what they do and what they provide for the community is really inspiring. Be sure to check them out at @urbanairmurfreesboro and be sure to visit them at 1952 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129!

From host Matt Conner: "Talking to Russ Ramsey made sense from every angle. As a practitioner, Russ is an excellent author and writer who just released his fifth book, Rembrandt Is In the Wind. As a pastor, he not only shapes sermons each week for his Presbyterian church plant in Cool Springs, which is just south of Nashville, but he also shepherds his congregation toward those same sorts of endeavors that we're interested in discussing. Even more than that, Russ has a lifelong passion for art and beauty. And if you follow him on social media you know exactly what I'm talking about. For quite some time, Russ has been publishing Art Wednesdays, as he calls it, a simple infusion of beauty into our social feeds in the form of hourly posts that showcase meaningful works and their context. That's also the subject of Rembrandt Is In the Wind, by the way. On this episode of Call It Good, Russ reminds us how some of history's greatest artists struggled with their own work and how he's learned to apply the idea of creating in the image of a Creator to his own life, work, and congregation." Audio engineering & theme music by Asher Peterson. Find transcripts for Call It Good at RabbitRoom.com/podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of the Premium Finance Show, we are joined by one of the partners of the fractional CFO service, B2B CFO, Duncan McKeever. Duncan has over 30 years of experience as a senior-level executive with extensive finance, accounting and operational experience in diverse industries, including Energy, Healthcare, Security, Printing, Manufacturing, Employment, IT and Financial Services. This is a wide-ranging show as we discuss various topics ranging from employee retention to exit strategies, but one of the key themes is the need to decipher business financials to make sound strategic decisions. Duncan does a great job of articulating all of this and highlighting the benefits of the Cool Springs model when looking at key employees and transitional agreements for business owners, so you don't eat into the company's cash flow. Whether or not you think you need a CFO, there is a lot to benefit from in this episode. LINKSShow Notes The Premium Finance Scorecard Contact About Cool Springs Financial About B2B CFO GUEST Duncan McKeeverAbout Duncan Special Guest: Duncan McKeever.

Are Saunas worth it?  Infrared or Old fashioned?  Today's special guest is Liz Baker of Pure Sweat Float Studios in Brentwood and Cool Springs.  https://www.puresweatfloatstudio.com/Feel free to leave us a review! Subscribe wherever you're listening and follow us on instagram @Redline_QualityFitness . Thanks for listening!

Today on the Premium Finance Show, we welcome back Tra Kelly, Founder and President of Bascom advisors, to talk about interest rates and how the current situation impacts the Cool Springs Design. You may remember Tra was a guest on the show last summer when we talked about the Armageddon scenario of markets crashing and interest rate spikes. That irrational but very real emotion is closer to the surface now than it was last year, so he talks about what's happening with the Federal Reserve's plan to further raise rates and a helpful perspective on 'the sky is falling in' narrative the media like to portray. Tra truly understands the economics and sensitivity of the Cool Springs structure. He's as excited about it today as he was when he first heard about it and what he has to share will help you gain some peace of mind, as well as a better understanding of the relationship between interest rates, the federal reserve, the stock market, and the Cool Spring structure. LINKSShow Notes The Premium Finance Scorecard Contact About Cool Springs Financial About Bascom Advisors GUEST Tra KellyAbout Tra Special Guest: Tra Kelly.

Today on the Premium Finance Show, we invite Sam Watson, Chairman, and CEO of Cool Springs Financial, back onto the show to discuss some changes in the industry since he was last a guest. It was a great conversation discussing a wide range of subjects, including the contraction and shrinkage in the large policy section of the industry, AG49A and what that means for clients, the illustrated rate relative to actual performance, as well as inflation, rising interest rates, and what that means for our clients. We also talked about the pandemic, fewer people in the workplace and what that means for banks and the impact on insurance carriers. Lastly, we talked about why the Cool Springs strategy is still an opportunity that's as attractive today as it was a couple of years ago and why it will continue to be so in the future. A packed show you won't want to miss! LINKSShow Notes Contact About Cool Springs Financial GUEST Sam WatsonAbout Sam Special Guest: Samuel B. Watson.

Today on the Premium Finance Show, we're talking with Jamie Petrinovich, Managing Director here at Cool Springs Financial. Jamie was born into the life insurance business. At the age of 4, he remembers helping his father put together folders of life insurance marketing material, and today, after 16 years of being licensed, he's dedicated his practice to helping high-income and high-net-worth families plan for a better tomorrow. We talked about his approach and why he selected Cool Springs Financial to help distribute structured finance designs. The good, the bad, and the ugly side he's seen in the industry over the years, and what he's most excited about for his clients, that's unique to the Cool Springs design. LINKSShow Notes Contact About Cool Springs Financial GUEST Jamie PetrinovichAbout Jamie Special Guest: Jamie Petrinovich.

Today on the Premium Finance Show, we're talking with JR Shearin, former Deloitte Managing Partner and Business Development Executive at Vaco, a talent solutions firm that specializes in finding c-suite executives. This is a great conversation, and JR draws on his 20-year, 'Big 4' accounting experience in finance, public accounting, and international business to discuss how even generous executive pensions fail to stack up against the premium financed strategy put together by Cool Springs. LINKSShow Notes Contact About Cool Springs Financial About Vaco GUEST JR ShearinAbout JR Special Guest: JR Shearin.

Today on the Premium Finance Show, we're talking with Leif Hartwig, CEO, and founder of WealthVP, an exclusive subscription-based platform that matches quality companies with private investors; think Match.com for companies and investors. Leif draws on nearly 30-years experience in the software startup and financial services industry to bring WealthVP, a new FinTech solution to the market. A journey that started after realizing that most high net worth individuals or family offices relied almost exclusively on word-of-mouth recommendations for this type of opportunity. With 5 million private companies in the US seeking capital and over 13 million accredited investors there is ample opportunity, but most deal flow is limited to local geographical areas or network constraints. We had a great conversation about why this typically happens, the industry's challenges in matching investors with the right opportunities, and how this ties in with the Cool Springs approach. LINKSShow Notes Contact About Cool Springs Financial About WealthVP GUEST Leif HartwigAbout Leif Special Guest: Leif Hartwig.

Today on the Premium Finance Show, we're talking with Gary Gunn, Texas super lawyer and Managing Partner Hughes Watters Askanase, also known as the 'deal junkie' to his many clients. Gary and I have been in the same Vistage group for the last five years or so, and more than any other person or professional in our group, he has seen the ins and outs of every aspect of the Premium Finance Cool Springs design that we put in place for business owners, small to mid-sized business owners and ultra-high net worth individuals. He's also been in structured finance deals for many different industries, and he understands using finance to purchase an asset. Gary is a big proponent of how we set up our design and is a great resource for business owners who do not have General Counsel or have an attorney that they can call upon to vet the Cool Springs design. We're thrilled to have him on the show to help walk through some of the premium finance issues, as well as what Hughes Watters Askanase has to offer their clients. LINKSShow Notes Contact About Cool Springs Financial About Hughes Watters Askanase GUEST Gary GunnAbout Gary Special Guest: Gary Gunn.

Special guest Russ Ramsey, Pastor at the Cool Springs campus of Christ Presbyterian Church, discusses Psalm 77 with Pastor Jim. Join us for Daily Devotions with Pastor Jim Thomas. Each morning, he will share a selection of his favorite devotionals along with a short time of prayer. This is a resource of The Village Chapel in Nashville, Tennessee. Artwork for the podcast by Kim Thomas, music by Phil Keaggy. Artwork and music used by permission Follow TVC Online: www.thevillagechapel.com Facebook.com/tvcnashville Twitter.com/tvcnashville Instagram.com/tvcnashville

Today on the Premium Finance Show, we're talking with Dr. Gary McGrath, a "unicorn" in the leadership development world and Founder of Statarius, a firm dedicated to making good leaders great. In this show, we discuss key employee retention in both the Cool Springs sense of incentivizing people to stay and the Statarius sense of bringing the best out of your team. Both of these ideas are important, and marrying them together into a cohesive strategy allows you to create an organization with 95% retention of key employees and executives, along with a strong succession plan to move your company into the future. LINKSShow Notes Contact About Cool Springs Financial About Statarius GUEST Dr. Gary McGrathAbout Dr Gary Special Guest: Dr Gary McGrath.

Today on the Premium Finance Show, we're talking with Tim Lynch, Managing Partner of Offit Kurman, a full-service law firm with offices across the US. Tim has a national practice focusing on acting as general counsel and special litigation counsel for many entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses across a wide array of industries. He regularly advises clients on strategic growth and corporate issues. He also regularly advises financial institutions and key employees on employment and regulatory issues. Tim is a "problem solver." We talk today about the value brought to the client with the Cool Springs strategy, and Offit Kurman's involvement in setting up the legal documents needed to legally protect that value. We also throw in a couple of baseball analogies for good measure. LINKSShow Notes Contact About Cool Springs Financial About Offit Kurman GUEST Tim LynchAbout Tim Special Guest: Tim Lynch.

Are you a business owner tired of making those premium payments for an insurance plan you don't have many claims on? Have you wondered what you could do with those dollars that aren't used for claims? Today on the Premium Finance Show, we're talking with Kevin Atkinson, Founder and President of Montpellier Advisors, an independent boutique firm specializing in the intentional design, collaborative structuring, and focused oversight of captive insurance solutions for small to mid sized businesses. The discussion goes deep in exploring the benefits of a captive insurance solution for many types of companies, and he shares some of his experience and perspective on why you should consider setting up an insurance agency of your own. He is also a huge fan and advocate of Cool Springs' Prestige Design and how his clients are able to benefit from both captives and Prestige designs. LINKSShow Notes Contact About Cool Springs Financial About Montpelier Advisors GUEST Kevin AtkinsonAbout Kevin Special Guest: Kevin Atkinson.

Today on the Premium Finance Show, we're talking with Jay Tompkins, CPA and tax partner with Baker Tilly's Private Client Services group. Jay has been a tax professional for almost 20 years and has built a great rapport with clients from various backgrounds. In this episode, we have a great discussion about his tax planning practice, specifically on strategic and advanced planning for business owners and high net worth individuals and how that's different from just tax and accounting work. We go in-depth on his view of the Cool Springs structure and why he's such a big advocate of it. We also discuss why some “trusted advisors” like CPAs and financial advisors just can't seem to admit that they aren't equipped to provide guidance on the Cool Springs designs. This is a great show with a lot of great information. LINKSShow Notes The Premium Finance Scorecard Contact About Cool Springs Financial About Baker Tilly GUEST Jay TompkinsAbout Jay Special Guest: Jay Tompkins.

Today I want to introduce you to the Premium Finance Show with a podcast episode I recorded with Sam Watson, Chairman, and CEO of Cool Springs Financial, LLC. Sam is a visionary in the life insurance industry and has constructed various innovative premium finance platforms exceeding $9 billion in closed transactions. In this episode, we talk about the steps necessary for Cool Springs Financial, LLC., founded in 2000, to complete over 3000 transactions, as well as the approaches that make Cool Springs Financial, LLC. unique in the industry. We also hear how Sam's vision to help every American retire with dignity is a key philosophy in his approach to business. LINKSShow Notes The Premium Finance Scorecard Contact About Cool Springs Financial GUEST Samuel B. WatsonAbout Sam Special Guest: Samuel B. Watson.

David Miller is a Spring Hill native who started selling Real Estate in the early millennium. His marketing prowess was evident early on when he put his picture upside down on billboards and bus boards around town. Then he branched out into another interesting way to market himself….a haunted attraction called Miller's Thrillers. Since then, David has tapped into a passion of being a PT Barnum of sorts, even getting into the Escape Game industry with Extreme Escape Games in Cool Springs. *****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW What's Your Problem? PODCAST:www.whatsyourproblempodcast.com Random 5 sponsored by GSD Academy!INTRODUCING THE GSD ACADEMY by Angela ProffittAre you tired of your day running you?This step-by-step, business productivity online program will share with you exactly how to shift your mindset, set boundaries, build rock solid processes, customize your message in order to strategically grow your revenues and Get Shit Done! Begin to get a hold of your day here:https://www.gsdcreative.com/a/42691/Sr42nPQr What is David's Problem? Like many businesses, David has a tough time finding people who have massive buy-in and he realizes it all starts with culture building. Follow David:thedavidmiller.comdavidmiller.crye-leike.comhttps://www.extremeescapegames.net/Millers Thrillers Haunted WoodsExtreme Escape Games Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond...this is the What's Your Problem Podcast! WYP is recorded and shot in the Big Dot Lighting HQ in Spring Hill, TN.Big Dot Lighting - Commercial LED Lighting SpecialistsBig Dot Electrical, LLCwww.bigdotlighting.comwww.bigdotelectrical.comwww.bigdotinc.com Executive Producer: @Jennifer KerrWYP Intro VO: @John David Wells

In this week's episode, Natalie reconnected with Candice Bruder, Founder of Pure Sweat + Float Studio, in Nashville, Tennessee. They spoke on a wide range of topics including Candice's decision to become a business owner, the intersection of infrared lighting and health, as well as the importance of decompression in our new corona-induced reality. Also discussed were the subjects of crisis management in business, how brands are shifting in the current landscape, and what consumers expect in regards to integrity and authenticity. Candice Bruder is the Founder of Pure Sweat + Float Studio, a wellness destination that specializes in infrared saunas and float therapy. With four locations in Middle Tennessee including; Belle Meade, Cool Springs, Brentwood and 12 South, Mrs. Bruder is continuously expanding her reach in the hopes of expanding to a national franchise. If you'd like to learn more about Pre Sweat + float Studio, please visit www.puresweatfloatstudio.com If you're a fan of this podcast and would like to learn more about KPS Essential's founders, mission, or products, visit www.kpsessentials.com

It's a new year, and with that comes a new podcast episode! In this episode, host Jason Skipper talks with Miller Piano Specialists General Manager Sherry Smith about the latest news and events happening at Miller Piano. Topics Discussed: Ted Yoder at the River of Calm Concert in January Miller Piano Specialists Music Academy Recitals February Writer's Night (First Thursday of Month - Russ Roberts and Friends) February River of Calm Concert (Third Thursday Ed Bazel) C'Ya On The Flipside II" Benefit Concert at the Grand Ole Opry on Feb 5 The Yamaha Lunar New Year Promotion Transcription Jason Skipper 0:11 Welcome to the Miller Piano Podcast where in each episode we explore the world of music and pianos, how technology has changed over the years in music and the latest happenings at Miller Piano Specialists. I'm your host, Jason Skipper. And I'm here with Sherry Smith, the general manager at Miller Piano Specialists in Cool Springs. Sherry, how's it going? Sherry Carlisle Smith 0:33 It's going wonderful. Jason, how's it going with you? Jason Skipper 0:36 Doing good, doing good. It's been a while since we've talked here, at least on the podcast. How was your holiday? Sherry Carlisle Smith 0:43 The holiday was wonderful, extremely busy. some wonderful new Yamaha friends and clients and it's just been a great Christmas season. And I hope everybody enjoyed theirs like I did mine... Jason Skipper 0:57 Awesome I know that you're talking about several new clients and things that are happening. I'd like to talk about that in a moment. But I know that you've been traveling a good bit Are you back for good now? Sherry Carlisle Smith 1:08 I'm back for good for a while, I never know I do travel quite a bit. And I traveled to Southern Indiana quite a bit where my family is located and I do a radio program up there. The bread of life ministries on Sunday's, and if I'm not there, and I'm traveling, thanks to the wonderful edge of technology, I can actually do a streaming live radio show from anywhere. Jason Skipper 1:33 Isn't that great I love it. Sherry Carlisle Smith 1:35 It's awesome. Jason Skipper 1:36 It really is. It really is. I know. You said it's been busy. I know there have been several events on the calendar over this past month. I saw on Facebook that we had Ted Yoder at the River of Calm Concert a few weeks ago. Is that right? Sherry Carlisle Smith 1:51 Ted is awesome. He is from Indiana and plays a hammer dulcimer and has a fantastic wonderful following He has a new project that just came out. And we always love to have Ted here because he is just a remarkable entertainer and performer and musician. Jason Skipper 2:10 Ted's amazing. I know, I remember years ago, when I still... I lived in Bolivia for a long time. And when I was still in Bolivia, I remember seeing him on the Internet. I don't know if it was on Facebook or on YouTube, but one of those viral videos, it's like, wow, you know, just amazing. Sherry Carlisle Smith 2:27 He started on YouTube. So that was probably it. Jason Skipper 2:29 Yeah, exactly. And I did see that the Music Academy, Miller Piano Music Academy had an event just maybe a week ago. Is that right? Sherry Carlisle Smith 2:38 They did. We had three of our recitals and we have recitals about two to three times a year. And they had them back to back last week. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, I believe. Jason Skipper 2:48 Is that right? Okay. Well, very soon we're going to do a podcast talking about the Music Academy because it is definitely something that I know that we're proud of, that Miller Piano is proud of and so, definitely want to talk more about that here soon. Sherry Carlisle Smith 3:04 I want you to because musical education is the future. Jason Skipper 3:09 It really is. I was looking, you know, I was kind of looking around about it and I saw something that really caught my attention. The philosopher Plato, once said that "music is a more potent instrument than any other for education". And I thought that was pretty cool. Sherry Carlisle Smith 3:30 It is. It's, it's a well-known fact, and I'm kind of getting off subject here, but it's a well-known fact, if your child is involved in music, that their math skills, their English skills are all improved scholastically because of music. Jason Skipper 3:46 It's amazing. All right. So coming up here in February, what events are scheduled at the store? Sherry Carlisle Smith 3:54 What we have at the store in February, the first Thursday of this month, we will have Writers Night with Russ Roberts and Friends, and he is a writer that will bring in another writer and we never know what musician's going to come. It's always live on our Facebook, or we welcome you to come in and enjoy the fun with us. It's about an hour and a half. And we usually have somewhere, I think around 850 online viewers. So we're all over the board with our viewers and we have a great hoedown time. Nobody knows what song's going to pop up because they're original. And the musicians just jump in and it shows you how Nashville really works. Jason Skipper 4:36 That's awesome. 850, is that what you said? Sherry Carlisle Smith 4:40 Yes. Jason Skipper 4:41 850 Well, for our listeners out there, if you have never seen it, you need to go to the Miller Piano Specialists Facebook page. I believe it is facebook.com/millerpianospecialists, Is that right? Sherry Carlisle Smith 4:58 You just go Miller Piano Specialists and it pops up. Jason Skipper 5:01 Pops right up there! Sherry Carlisle Smith 5:03 If you do like us and follow us you will actually get a notification when we are live with our events. Jason Skipper 5:12 Very, very cool. Yes, I pulled it up right now and it is facebook.com/millerpianospecialists all together or you can just search it and it pops right up. So, good deal. Is that all that's going on in February? Sherry Carlisle Smith 5:23 Oh, absolutely not. And we actually, on the third Thursday, we will have The River of Calm with host Ed Bazel here, and he has not announced yet who our artists will be. But as soon as I know the top-secret information, it will be on our Facebook and our website, so that you can either join us live in the studio where we have some wonderful appetizers from Black Diamond Culinary. And we enjoy an hour's worth of wonderful, relaxing, calming music. It is streamed live on Facebook and it's also streamed live on the radio River of Calm. The other exciting thing. We've got something else coming up. We're going to be working with the Elton John autographed Red Piano Limited Edition. Jason Skipper 6:15 Right. Sherry Carlisle Smith 6:16 And we are going to be working Wednesday the 5th of February at the Grand Ole Opry house with the Troy Gentry Foundation. Jason Skipper 6:27 Awesome. Sherry Carlisle Smith 6:28 Pretty exciting. Jason Skipper 6:29 Pretty exciting. Sherry Carlisle Smith 6:31 Yeah. Jason Skipper 6:32 So tell me more about that. Give me some details. Sherry Carlisle Smith 6:36 It is gonna be, the Troy Gentry Foundation was actually one of our clients, and to keep his legacy going, they do a benefit concert with different artists. And then the money is given out to. Actually one of the foundations I think they give to is music and schools and Kentucky, but they have several places where the money is spread out to keep Troy's foundation going and to keep his memory and the love of music going, and love God and love others, I think that was one of his personal beliefs. So we're going to be involved in that through this wonderful Yamaha Limited Edition Elton Signature. And since Elton could not be there at seven o'clock, he's on tour. His piano will be center stage as people come in, and the wonderful technology of Disklavier will be playing, keys moving, Elton John music right there while you're being seated. Jason Skipper 7:41 That is awesome. Sherry Carlisle Smith 7:43 And then the different artists that will be there will be playing on the piano. So they're going to be doing some personal playing on the Elton John piano and actually, there is a list, I can tell you a few performances like Rascal Flatts, Blake Shelton, Dirks Bentley, Dustin Lynch, Craig Morgan. There's a list of thousands and you can find this by looking up the Troy Gentry Foundation concert on the Internet. Jason Skipper 8:15 Okay, yeah, I just looked it up here. I think I found one here on Vents Magazine. It talks about "See Y'all on the Flip Side II", I believe is the name of it at the Grand Old Opry on February 5. And yeah, as you mentioned, there are quite a few artists so definitely look that up. Vents Magazine and search for See ya on the Flip Side II. Sherry Carlisle Smith 8:37 It is going to be a star-studded evening and your tickets are going for a great cause. So if you're looking for something to really have a great time and support a great cause, you can get your tickets at Ticketmaster and opry.com. They're going to range anywhere from like $45 to $125 which, for what you're going to get that night, it's going to be incredible. Jason Skipper 9:00 That's incredible. Yeah Sherry Carlisle Smith 9:01 I'm so happy Miller Piano gets to be a part of that. Jason Skipper 9:05 So this piano, it talks about recordings of Elton. I guess he'll be in New Zealand it looks like. He'll be Zealand while he's on there but he'll be playing. Sherry Carlisle Smith 9:16 What the Disklavier has, is it has about 37 average radio streaming stations and Elton, of course, playing Yamaha Pianos. Elton has his own station. So we will be tuning in to the streaming station where all of your favorite Elton John's will be playing on the piano, the keys moving, it's an incredible experience. If you've not experienced a Yamaha Disklavier, please stop by and see us at 650 Frazier Drive because what you will see that night is what we have on our floor, except ours are not read or autographed by Elton. Jason Skipper 9:59 Oh, we need to get one of those! Sherry Carlisle Smith 10:02 I need to get a gold pin and mine are mostly black today. Jason Skipper 10:05 Oh, wow. Well, we've talked about the Disklavier a few times but it's amazing. So how many stations did you say there are? Sherry Carlisle Smith 10:13 I believe there's around 37 now. I may be off by two or on by two. Most of the stations are going to be genres of music, Gershwin, that type of thing, Elton John. But they also have different stations. They add in like there's always a holiday station. And that's incredible because every month they have a different holiday theme of music, the Grammys, the Oscars. And we have something else I need to say! Jason Skipper 10:45 Yes? Sherry Carlisle Smith 10:45 We need to do a big shout out and congratulations also. This year, you know, we have our MPS award show. And we have a horizon award of young people that are on the horizon. And Yates McKendree was one of our winners this year. I was surprised this week. Yates accepted a Grammy! Jason Skipper 11:11 Shout out to Yates! Sherry Carlisle Smith 11:12 19, and he accepted a Grammy for a guitar-playing, I believe, part on Delbert McClinton's latest album. So we are just, I feel like it was like destined to be and it was like... we knew that there was a lot of stuff happening with this young man but never in my wildest dreams did I think at 19 he would be receiving his first Grammy Jason Skipper 11:39 At such a young age. 19. Well, shout out to Yates, congratulations! That is incredible. Awesome. Sherry Carlisle Smith 11:47 So you never know what's gonna happen at Miller Piano Specialists! Jason Skipper 11:51 I hear you there. So I know that at Miller we just started with the Yamaha Promotion which is the Chinese New Year, the Lunar New Year correct? Sherry Carlisle Smith 12:02 Correct. We started that on the 25th. Jason Skipper 12:05 Can you give us a rundown exactly what that entails? Sherry Carlisle Smith 12:07 Yeah, it is a great, great program. It celebrates the Chinese New Year, the Lunar New Year. I believe it's the Year of the Rat this year. And what Yamaha does in conjunction with that is they do a rebate program from Yamaha. So it goes up to $1,000 rebate. So, and depending on the Piano that you choose, and there's a list in our store listed of the different Pianos and the rebate prices that you would get back from Yamaha, for purchasing. Jason Skipper 12:35 Right Sherry Carlisle Smith 12:36 So it's a very great program and we celebrate this, we try to celebrate this once a year, and they have made some great offers on great pianos with savings for you right now. So please come by and check that out. You will see Red Envelopes with Chinese writing of the new year on them and inside will be your card and it will tell you the different prices that you are going to receive the rebates on which pianos. Jason Skipper 13:02 So now's the time to get out there and look at them get by the store. Sherry Carlisle Smith 13:07 Right now because this only lasts... it fell on an odd time... and I believe this only lasts through right at the end of February. It started a little bit early because we have a leap year this year. Jason Skipper 13:22 Right. Right. Okay, got ya. Sherry Carlisle Smith 13:24 So you want to get in as soon as you can because things are moving pretty fast. And inventory. Yes, we can always order it for you, but wouldn't it be much nicer just to have it delivered in 48 hours? Jason Skipper 13:36 Yeah. and have it there, be able to see it, get it, test it out and then get it during the time. Exactly. So before we finish up any other exciting news going on right now? Sherry Carlisle Smith 13:49 It's always exciting here with the crew that works here and that we're crazier than bedbugs. We love what we do. We absolutely love meeting the people. Seeing you. We've always got coffee. Come by, see us, hang out with us, play some pianos, you might find just the thing you're looking for. Jason Skipper 14:08 For anyone who follows Miller Pianist Specialist on Facebook, you should know when Sherry says that they're crazier than bug beds. Yes. You can tell... Sherry Carlisle Smith 14:19 Bed bugs, bed bugs. Yeah. No, it's an old saying. Jason Skipper 14:23 An old saying that's awesome, though. But well, good deal, Sherry, I appreciate your time here and anything else you wanted to say before we finish? Sherry Carlisle Smith 14:32 No, we just want to thank everyone for your support through the years and we're looking for many more and come see us at 650 Frazier, Dr. Franklin, Tennessee, in between Sperrys and Basset Furniture, or you can call us at 615-771-0020. We're open on Thursday and Friday nights till eight o'clock. So come on by. Jason Skipper 14:52 All right, good deal. Well, thank you, Sherry. Sherry is the General Sales Manager once again at Miller Piano Specialists in Cool Springs. As always, you can find the show notes of this episode and a transcript, right on our website on millerps.com. Just go there and you can go to Podcast or you can scroll down and you'll see it on the bottom of the page. And you can also find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts and on Spotify. And look us up on your favorite podcast listening platform. And, by the way, don't forget to rate review and subscribe and once again, this is your host Jason Skipper. We'll see you next time.

Are you buying a used piano? Give this Miller Piano Podcast episode a listen. In this episode, host Jason Skipper talks to Sherry Carlisle Smith, the General Sales Manager of Miller Piano Specialists, an authorized dealer of Yamaha Pianos in Nashville, Tennessee. Sherry discusses buying used pianos and other topics including: Catching up With Sherry (Click Here for Episode 1 and Episode 2) Great Deals at Miller Piano Specialists for Christmas and New Year's How Sherry Started With Miller Piano Specialists Miller Piano Specialist Youtube Channel Why People Tend to Search More for Used Pianos Than For New Pianos How to Buy a Used Piano the Right Way Why Buy a Used Piano From a Dealer? Why Buy Used Pianos Local? Why Miller Names Theirs Used Pianos With Actual Names? Transcript Jason Skipper 0:13 Welcome to the Miller Piano Podcast. I'm your host Jason Skipper. And in this episode, we have Sherry Carlisle Smith back with us to talk about the ins and outs of how to buy a used piano. Sherry is the General Sales Manager at Miller Pianos Specialists in Cool Springs. Sherry, welcome back to the podcast. Sherry Carlisle Smith 0:33 Oh, it's so good to be back. Hello. How are you doing? Jason Skipper 0:36 I'm doing great. It's good to have you here, Sherry. I know you're busy. I know everyone's busy with the end of the year here but we wanted to get you back on the podcast to talk about everything that's going on there at Miller Piano Specialists and I appreciate you taking the time. Sherry Carlisle Smith 0:51 Well, I'll tell you what, it has been very busy between Christmas and spreading the Christmas musical love and end-of-the-year closeout. It's been one chaotic fun place. Jason Skipper 1:04 I bet! You're gonna have to tell us about some of those things here while we're talking. But before we get into everything, I know that for those who are listening, if you don't know Sherry, well, you need to go back and listen to episodes one and two of the podcast, Sherry... Sherry Carlisle Smith 1:20 Maybe they don't! Ha! Jason Skipper 1:21 Maybe they - yeah, exactly! But if you don't know Sherry, come and listen to episodes one and two of the podcast and, you'll get to know her a lot better. If I remember right, going back, you were born in Kentucky, you grew up in Indiana. You moved to Nashville in your 20s after graduating from college, you've been in the music business pretty well, ever since. You've toured with several different groups and musicians, including Johnny Paycheck. The Jordanaires, is that right? Sherry Carlisle Smith 1:50 Yes, yes. And then my dad, we actually started recording in Nashville when I was 14. We did gospel and I did like, my first single when I was 17, here in Nashville. So, I've been back and forth with Nashville for a long time. Jason Skipper 2:05 Yes, I can tell! And how long have you been, I can't remember, how long have you been here at Miller? Sherry Carlisle Smith 2:13 I started at Miller in 2010. And I was so blessed to find Ross and Sylvia and just a wonderful place and environment to work and so proud that we've got a great staff. And my daughter's in here working with us, too. So it's a family thing. Jason Skipper 2:30 It is a family thing. Ross and Sylvia are amazing. I hope to get them on the podcast very very soon. Wow, you're going on 10 years now. Sherry Carlisle Smith 2:39 Yes. Jason Skipper 2:40 10 years. 2010. That's what you said, right? Sherry Carlisle Smith 2:43 2010. Jason Skipper 2:44 Wow. We're almost in 2020, so... Sherry Carlisle Smith 2:47 Yeah, so September will be my 10th anniversary. We'll have to have a party, invite everybody. Jason Skipper 2:52 Well, that sounds good. I want to be there. I hope I get an invitation! Ha! That sounds awesome. Well, anything new going on other than, you know, you shared quite a bit there at what's going on in Miller. One thing I wanted to ask before we get into the topic of how to buy a used piano is, you know, we're coming up on Christmas, New Year's. Are there any great deals going on right now for now? Maybe after New Year's? Sherry Carlisle Smith 3:19 Right now Yamaha's doing a red-letter envelope that gives you some options and financing. And at the end of the year, it's always a great time to buy because we are trying to close out to get our new stuff being delivered in coming up in January. So we have a lot of great specials on new pianos. And Yamaha, like I said, has joined in and has done some special financing for everyone through the holidays. That will really benefit them. And we are really loaded with a lot of nice trade-ins or used pianos right now. Jason Skipper 3:52 Gotcha. Gotcha. Well, that's what we wanted to talk about. And let's get into that talking about used pianos a little bit. I do a lot of the online work for Miller and... Sherry Carlisle Smith 4:03 You're doing a great job. Jason Skipper 4:04 Well, I appreciate that, thank you. But part of the work that I do is research. I do a lot of online research trying to figure out what people really want or what they're searching for. And you know, something that really interests me, you know at Miller we have some of the most the best the most technologically advanced pianos in the world. From the Disklavier or the Clavinova, the AvantGrand the acoustics and digital upright grand pianos - we've got it all. But something interesting that pops up in my research over and over is that so many more people are searching for used pianos. The new ones, for example, last month, 10 times more people in the United States search for the keyword "used piano" over the keyword "new piano". Why do you think that is? Sherry Carlisle Smith 4:55 I think, you know, it's bargain shoppers, and they're wanting to get in the market and buy a piano. And a lot of times people get sticker shock. Yeah, when they go into a piano store and they see a sticker price of a piano before asking the quality, it's just like buying anything else - clothes, shoes, cars, you know, you go around you look at the sticker prices first, right? And so I think shopping in the US market, just like if you were buying a car, you look for the US market and then it kind of filters you up to where, okay, if this is used, I kind of know what to expect for a new piano. So it's, I think, it's just a filter of people getting into the market and that's the first place people look basically for anything. Jason Skipper 5:41 Okay, well, that definitely makes sense. Let me ask you this. When someone contacts you, maybe they call or they send an internet form, or maybe they contact you through Facebook or they walk in, you know, walk into the store, and they're looking for used piano do they usually have a clear idea of what they're looking for? Or is it the case that usually someone looking for a used piano and says, "I'm interested in buying a piano, but I don't think my budget gives for a new one? Can you help me?" Can you walk me through the process of working with a customer evaluating their needs, and helping them find that perfect piano for them? Sherry Carlisle Smith 6:21 Yes. And that's about 50/50. You have 50% probably that walk-in that they do have a certain model or they've been online, or they think they know what they want. And then you have 50% that really are needing education. And what is the used piano? What's a new piano? What's a digital, what's a hybrid? So a big part of our job here, even if you're looking for us is it's let's sit down and talk. But are you going to use the piano for are there children involved? And do you know how and what to look for in a used piano? Let me show you some examples of used pianos. Let me show you some examples of new pianos and your other options which may be digital or hybrid. So really finding out what the customers' needs are, makes it a lot easier for us to find the right piano. And if we don't have it, at least we know what to look for. Because used pianos are turnover daily. So I may not have what you need today, but tomorrow, I may have the exact piano. Jason Skipper 7:26 Gotcha, gotcha. Okay. Well, let me ask you this. Let's say I'm on the Internet, and I've decided with my family, we need to buy a piano, okay, but we don't have a huge budget. I'm searching on the Internet. And I write in, for example, in Google, I write used pianos near me. And I find a plethora of listings on eBay and Craigslist and maybe Facebook marketplace and I see used pianos from online businesses from other parts of the United States. I assume that they could ship them to me or I also see, you know, local businesses such as Miller Piano Specialists, you know, and the offerings that we have for used pianos. Where do I start? You know, I'm a new customer, I don't know much, but I'm looking for something. Where do I start? What do I need to know before buying a used piano? Sherry Carlisle Smith 8:19 Well, first of all, you want to know the history of that piano, because there are some things that just like we have a lifespan and acoustic pianos lifespan is approximately 50 years, okay? Okay, now, it could last a little longer, a little less, depending on the care just like us going getting a checkup at the doctor, right? Tuning - what people do not understand, and this once again goes back to education. A piano needs to be tuned twice a year in a home in a church, the atmosphere, depending on if they take their heat up and down. It could be four times a year, right? There are tons of pressure points that pull against that plate with those strings. And if it is not cared for properly, it will pull those tuning pins out that are threaded. And then they have a tuning block issue on the piano. So then we're looking at, it's almost like pulling the engine to get to the alternator. We're looking at more money to fix it than what we put into the piano. So the outside is the least of our worries. We can always have the outside, prettied up. We look more at the inside and the workings of the piano and how much life is left on it for that next person. Jason Skipper 9:38 Gotcha. Okay, so I'm assuming, I mean just, if I were, for example, you find something online, maybe in another state and I can't travel to get it I want them to ship it to me. I don't know how many do that but I'm assuming that Sherry Carlisle Smith 9:55 Oh, they do. Jason Skipper 9:55 They do. You know, that doesn't sound like a good idea. Sherry Carlisle Smith 10:00 Not it's not, it's just like my daughter is a ballet dancer. And it doesn't matter the brand of shoe or every time she goes to get a new pair of ballet shoes. She has to try them on to have to be fitted. A piano is a personal experience. It's a sound. It's just like I tell people listen to this and touch it. So when they touch it, they get a feel, a sense. When they stand back and they listen to it, they're going to get a sound color. Some people say that's too mellow, that's too vibrant for me. You know, so then there's a sound color. And it's not a right or wrong answer. It just helps me to understand what they're looking for but buying online and not having a technician locally that can go through the piano or a dealer like we are that. We've gone through the piano and we know what the inside is like and you not being able to lay your hands on it and touch it. That's the experience of buying a piano just like test driving a car. Jason Skipper 11:07 Right. Okay. So, for example, I find something on Craigslist or, you know, Facebook marketplace from an individual that's selling their piano from their home. But how would I go about evaluating a piano if it's been taken care of how do you know that? Sherry Carlisle Smith 11:22 Well, that's where people, we have people all the time that say, Oh, we haven't had it tuned in 20 years, it sounds just like it did. There's no way it can sound just like it did. It may be totally out of tune with itself, but there's no way it can be in tune. And will it hold pitch? Will it hold a tune? So you really need for a technician to look through it which is going to cost you money to go out and do that. You need to look for the serial and the model number. And if a person will not give you that because that's trackable on the internet, or we can do it for you here. Because there are some pianos that are what's called gray market that are not even destined for the US market. And that's something you really want to stay away from. Jason Skipper 12:09 Gotcha. Okay. Well, that's interesting. Well, let me ask you this. What would be a reason if someone's looking for a used piano and why buy from a dealer? Why buy from you? Sherry Carlisle Smith 12:21 Well, I hope first of all their experience is good and we find what they need. And they do know buying through us that they have someone they can call they can talk to, they can come back to if they have a problem. One of our specialists is there for you 24/7. The other thing is buying from us you get a value trading. So let's say you buy a used piano for $2,000. But your son or daughter does really well and you want to buy him that grand in 10 years, or five years or next year. Then we give you full value trade up. That's to go up to something larger and you know that the quality like I said, is going to be there and our use panels because if it's not, it will not be on our floor. Jason Skipper 13:06 I gotcha. Okay, well, what do you do? You know, before we talk about what you have there in stock, do you guys accept every panel that comes through the door? Sherry Carlisle Smith 13:16 Absolutely not. Jason Skipper 13:18 Okay, what do you do? Sherry Carlisle Smith 13:21 I've been out on three different calls this week looking at people that have not had success in selling on these different sites that you were talking about. And so I went out and I looked and appraise the piano and realistically gave them a figure. Yes, you can always if the pianos in good shape, sell it for a little bit more because we have to go into it. Make sure it's tuned up, make sure it's regulated, make sure it's got a warranty. We have to ship it to the next person. We have to pick it up. So we actually look at the pianos before they're brought in. So it's not like, oh yeah you got that piano in a great teacher. And then we get there and half the pedals are gone. Jason Skipper 14:07 I hear you on that one. So you're very selective in choosing what you bring in because you want to back that as well. Sherry Carlisle Smith 14:14 We want to back it in our name is on it. So that is very important to Miller Piano Specialists, to the family here, and to the specialists that work here. Jason Skipper 14:23 Of course, right. Okay, so what do we have right now at the store? I let me just say this, I love it. You know, we look online, you can see the listing of used pianos we have they're also new. But I look online and I see all of these pianos that we have, for example, you go to the used pianos page, I see him and they all have names. You know, for example, we have Becky, a Pearl River baby grand, I believe, And Ronnie Roland digital. We have a Gary, a Gulbransem, a Branson Grand Piano, Timothy a Kawai digital piano, and Rachel. I love that. Sherry Carlisle Smith 15:02 Well, Timothy's gone, but okay. Jason Skipper 15:05 That's gone? Oh, no. Okay, well, that's great, but... Sherry Carlisle Smith 15:09 My daughter, Dakota, one of the specialists that works here, said, Mom, you know, we put the stories of the pianos and where they came from and the background of the piano who owned the piano where they want owner. She said we get so personal let's, let's name them. Let's give them a name with the personality. And I've had people that come in that actually have bought the piano because they love the name. Yeah. And then one lady said, it's Barry. This is Barry and I'm not changing the name. This is Barry. Barry Baldwin. So it just gives more personality to the background behind the piano. Jason Skipper 15:46 Right. Well, what do we have right now in stock? Sherry Carlisle Smith 15:49 We have got several. We've got, I believe, eight grands that had been traded in lately that are very nice, that are in the somewhere between five-foot, six-foot range. And we have got several digital's in right now. And we have got, I would say, six or seven vertical uprights, including, I believe we have a, you one, you know, maybe I use three coming in, which is very rare with waiting lists for a lot of these pianos. Jason Skipper 16:22 Right. So can a person find all of these online or are there more in store? Sherry Carlisle Smith 16:29 They can. They can find them online, you know, through - and there's a really good thing on our YouTube and I believe it's on our website too now but we actually went in the studio and did a little video on it's like six or seven points of how to purchase a used piano and what to look for in a used piano. So there's a lot of questions that people ask and this these are really good videos we shot at a local studio over here and based on Devonshire and we're very helpful in getting that done. And it really helps you walk through some of the questions and some of the answers to what we've been talking about. Jason Skipper 17:08 Right. Okay, well, we're definitely in the show notes of this episode, we're going to link to all of those or embed them on the page. So we'll definitely put that so anyone listening, check out the website, Miller PS.com, and you'll be able to see all these videos that Sherry's referring to. So I believe people can always ask for a used or a new piano inventory list as well, right? Sherry Carlisle Smith 17:32 They can, yes, they can go out and fill web form on the page right there. And then one of our specialists will get back with you to send you information. We like to do a call first. If you could please put the number because it helps us so we're not sending you just a glob of staff. Right. It's kind of like walking into one of these department stores and they have so much stuff from floor to ceiling. And I have actually left my basket and all the floor. And they're full because I went in there for baby powder. And I came out with all this stuff. And I'm like, Oh, no, no, no, that's not working for. So if we know a little bit more about what you're looking for, and we made that phone call, then we know more what to send that might be special just for you. Jason Skipper 18:19 So it's all about that personal contact with the customer? Just allowing the customer? Sherry Carlisle Smith 18:24 And I can tell you it is and, you know, we all, I think at the Christmas season we have a joyous time shopping and then we have some of his fat grumble about shopping and the crowds and everything else. Okay. It has been so crazy busy. Like I went shopping for an hour and a half, two hours today. And it was you know, everybody goes shop online. I want the experience, whether it's good or bad. I want the experience and of hearing the muzak and seeing people bustling around and people talking about buying what, and then me feeling it and touching it. I wouldn't have bought a sweater today if I hadn't touched it because I went I don't like that. And then I touched it and went, Oh, I gotta have it because one of my senses clicked in and it was like, this is perfect. Jason Skipper 19:14 Right. Sherry Carlisle Smith 19:16 So, it is the experience. Jason Skipper 19:18 It really is understanding what you need, what you're looking for. And when you're buying that piano, just like you mentioned, being able to see it in person. It's like buying a vehicle, even more, I would think, just because it becomes part of the inside of your house for not just you know, 5, 7, 8 years. I mean, we're talking many years to come. It's part of your family, It becomes part of your history, right? Sherry Carlisle Smith 19:43 It is and I travel a lot and I live in my car. So when I went to get a car, and I knew what I was kind of looking for - something with four wheels, you know, four doors - Ruby, that kind of thing, you know? But I literally wanted to sit in it. And that gentleman was so good. And here are three vehicles I like to use sit in on drive them and try them and the experience because I live in my car as much as I do as my house. And a piano is something that is used every day for a long, long, long time. So you want to make the experience of buying it. Good. Jason Skipper 20:24 I hear you. Well, that is perfect. And I think that really explains it. So for our listeners out there, you know, I don't know if you're looking for something maybe you're part of the Miller Piano Specialists family. You've already purchased one but it's so important to be able to get to know it and I love this with the used pianos, putting a name on them. But whatever it is that experience coming in talking to you guys understanding if you're searching for that, I think that's the key. It really is. Make it more personal. Go out and touch him and look at him. I won't talk anymore, this is yours ha! Sherry Carlisle Smith 21:02 No, that's great. You're saying all the right things. And you know, please, by all means, call us, let us know how we can help you or fill out those forms and put the phone number on there. And if you know you've had that great experience with us, a testimonial, you know if you could give us a good review, because people do look at that, before they make that second move off I'm going to give them my information to find out what they have. They're going to look at the reviews and see who's happy and what experience they've had here at Miller. Jason Skipper 21:35 Right, right. Well go to Google, go to Facebook, look at our reviews. It's pretty amazing. I look at it and we have over 100 between the two and they're all five-star. They're amazing. I will say this. Yeah, you know, let me ask you this Sherry. Just to end up here, for the person listening. You know, they're trying to figure out what to do and searching for a piano. Do you have any last advice, something that I didn't ask, you know, a lot of times they say you don't know what you don't know? And maybe I don't know what to ask, you know, but... Sherry Carlisle Smith 22:08 Well, there's one big word: Education. Do not be afraid of asking a question. There is no such thing as a stupid question. And education is what we specialize in. So allow us to educate you on pianos and a piano that might be right for you. So education is the one word I would leave you with. Jason Skipper 22:32 You got it. All right. Well, Sherry, how can our listeners, of course, get in touch with you? I know you can go to the website, but how can they get in touch with you? Sherry Carlisle Smith 22:43 Okay, they can get in touch with us, of course, through the website. They can also call us at 615-771-0020. We're on all forms of social media, you can message us on Facebook. Please give us a call. I mean, that's the quickest easiest way to get through us. Jason Skipper 23:01 Right. And if you're doing some Christmas shopping in Cool Springs stop by the store. You're just right there. Sherry Carlisle Smith 23:06 650 Fraser, Dr. Franklin, Tennessee. We're located between Sperry's and Bassett Furniture. Jason Skipper 23:11 All right. All right. Well, thanks, Sherry. This has been great. This has been great. Everybody. This has been Sherry Carlisle Smith, the general sales manager at Miller Piano Specialists in Cool Springs in Tennessee. As always, you can find show notes and a transcript of this episode right on our website, www.millerps.com. As well as you can also find us on Apple podcast, Google Play Podcasts, and Spotify. Look us up on your favorite podcast, listening platform. And don't forget to rate review and subscribe. And also, as Sherry mentioned, go out and leave a review somewhere online. If you've been with us, you worked with Miller Piano Specialists, do that. In any case, once again, this is your host Jason Skipper, and we'll see you next time.

Welcome to Miller Piano Podcast's Episode 4! In this episode, host John Haggard talks to Lori Frazer Bailey, consultant of the Yamaha Music and Wellness Institute. Did you know that music can literally help hospital patients heal from certain ailments? Aside from that, the two parties talk about the following topics: Lori's Life in California and Arizona How Lori Ended Up With the Yamaha Music and Wellness Institute Different Studies Done at the Yamaha Music and Wellness Institute What Does the Yamaha Music and Wellness Institute Do? What is Music Therapy? Is Music Therapy Covered by Insurance? Benefits of Learning to Play Piano Using Technology to Your Advantage in Learning to Play the Piano Amazing iOS Piano Apps You Can Use Why a Piano Is a Perfect Holiday Gift, and Why Get it at Miller Piano Transcript John Haggard 0:14 Welcome to the Miller Piano Podcast! On a special talk with Lori Frazer Bailey, she's a consultant with the Yamaha Music and Wellness Institute. And Lori does many workshops for teachers on how to integrate technology into piano lessons. She also works with consumers helping them learn to enjoy and understand their instruments and does university and college training for digital piano labs throughout the US and who knows what else? Welcome to the podcast, Lori! Lori Frazer Bailey 0:43 Thank you so much. Thanks for having me. John Haggard 0:45 Glad to have you. Quite a bio there! And before we begin to talk about Yamaha and all of the things you do, just a little bit of information about you. So like, where are you from? Where are you living now? How did you get into the piano business? Lori Frazer Bailey 1:00 Originally born and raised in California in the San Jose area, the heart of Silicon Valley. I have lived in Tucson, Arizona for almost 16 years. So I'm in the desert southwest keeping myself warm. Kind of funny about the piano industry and how things have changed and evolved. You know, some of these things just happen accidentally. Many, many years ago, Yamaha used to have an event called the Electone Festival, which was an organ competition. And that was actually my first introduction to Yamaha back in the 1970s. And that's kind of how it evolved from there. John Haggard 1:35 The Electone. Now for those who are old enough like, like we are, what was Electone? That's interesting. Lori Frazer Bailey 1:42 Electone was Yamaha's name for the home organ. Because back in the 1970s, of course, we didn't have technology like portable keyboards and digital pianos. And so, if you wanted to play orchestrally and have different kinds of sounds or tones, or at least what we thought were different sounds are tones at the time, you played the organ. And that's what I did for many, many years. John Haggard 2:05 So how are you connected with Miller Piano Specialists in Cool Springs there in Franklin, Tennessee? Lori Frazer Bailey 2:11 Well, Miller is one of our amazing dealers in the Yamaha Piano Network. And I have been so honored to work with them often over the years. Actually, in a fair amount of these capacities that you talked about, I'll come into the store and do workshops. The one thing I love about Miller Piano Specialist is that they're always looking to help people on any level to make music. Sherry does some really great play by ear classes where people who have never played before, never thought they could play before just come in and they learn all about their instruments and how to play and she's really got a great thing going there. And it's always a lot of fun to come in and work with her classes and, you know, show people a little bit more about what their instruments can do. And they also do a lot of outreach into the community workshops with songwriters and things. They've done the fundraisers for the Head Neck Cancer Awareness, and just really, really just great community partners for y'all there in Nashville. John Haggard 3:09 Now as a consultant with the Yamaha Music and Wellness Institute. Tell me specifically what that is that you do with Yamaha? Lori Frazer Bailey 3:19 Back in 2002, Yamaha invested in actually genomic study. I think, intrinsically, everybody knows that music makes you feel good and that music is good for you. But the interesting thing is that when you start to get into the medical arena, and if you, for instance, go into a hospital and say, Hey, we want to set up a music program, they don't care about anecdotes, they want to see black and white data. And so in 2004, we actually published a study in conjunction with applied biosystems, which is the company that actually deciphered the human genome. And this was published in Medical Science Monitor, February of 2004. And prior to that, we had created a group music-making program called Clavinova connection, which we've actually done a fair amount of research projects with. And if anybody wants to read about the outcome on those projects and what we've done, if you just go to yamahainstitute.org, that will take you to the abstracts of all of the different projects that we've worked on. All right. John Haggard 4:21 And so as we get specific into that, just a couple of examples. Like you said, the hospitals didn't want anecdotal data, they wanted to see specifically what a music program is, how that relates to wellness? What's an example of that when you would go into a hospital and say, well, you know, let me see the research. Lori Frazer Bailey 4:39 Well, what there was one example we had an amazing project in a hospital out in California. And we had started cuz someone actually came to us and said, Hey, we want to start this music program. So we came in and Dr. Barry Bittman, who's the neurologist that I work for, came in and did grand rounds for the physicians and, again presented the research and then a program was started there. And the actual program in that particular hospital was done for cardiac rehab patients. And anybody who was having heart surgery, if they had time to do some of the program prior, they did because music is a great way to relax and take your mind off of everything. And of course, having heart surgery is a pretty stressful thing. Yeah, both before and after. And so not only that, but we also did a project, which was kind of fun where the nurses would come down, and we would effectively call it the piano spa, where they could earn time to spend in the piano spa. So again, just having that data where we can show that on a biological level that your body does change when it makes music definitely helps to get those programs going. John Haggard 5:46 All right, and then in its simplest form, if you were just to say if somebody said give me a sentence what is meant by the term music therapy. Lori Frazer Bailey 5:55 A definition of music therapy is actually using music for non-musical outcomes. I just finished attending the National Music Therapists Association National Conference in Minneapolis just last weekend. And these music therapists are really amazing. They train in many, many modalities. Music therapists can be used in the hospice process again to bring just calm and peace to the family and to the client. Music therapists are a lot of times used with premature babies because they find that when babies are exposed to music that they eat better. That will use a lot of music therapy is used with traumatic brain injury, stroke recovery. A great deal of music therapy is also being used with people on the autistic spectrum. And it's just really amazing to see what these therapists can do. Just as a personal example, my mother had a very massive fall in January and had a pretty traumatic head injury. And I hired a music therapist to work with her because she had two major things that she was not able to overcome for a long period of time. One was concentration, and the other was anxiety. And so as the music therapist would come in and work with my mother, she was able, first of all, to keep her completely totally engaged for a period of an hour, where at that point, she couldn't even concentrate for three minutes. And then the other thing was working with a music therapist was incredibly calming to my mother and just helped with her anxiety. Amazingly, so the therapist was not there to teach my mother how to play. Again, we were using the music for a non-musical outcome. John Haggard 7:39 You know what's interesting, is that something that insurance would reimburse? Lori Frazer Bailey 7:44 In some cases they do. Different hospitals are hiring music therapists and in certain cases, yes, and it's becoming more and more of a very well established and very well recognized therapy. It's really amazing to see what these men and women do in that realm. I have the great honor of working with some fantastic music therapists. There's a program being used for our servicemen and women that are called Creative Forces. And Creative Forces is being funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. And they're using music therapists to help returning and wounded soldiers with traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder. And there are different programs and several military hospitals. And it is just, it's just amazing to see what these people, these therapists can do to help these men and women regain some normal state of life. John Haggard 8:42 Yeah, Lori. Well, I mean, okay, so let's talk about someone who's decided, hey, I think I would like to learn how to play the piano or I want my child to learn how to play the piano. From that vantage point, what would you say are the real benefits of doing that? I mean, obviously they're going, you know, going to enjoy it and like to do what they do. But what else in the background is a real benefit for going that way versus you know, someone says, Well, you know, some kids say, Well, I want to play soccer mom, I don't want to, you know, practice on a piano, and I'm sure you've heard that a lot. Lori Frazer Bailey 9:15 Oh, man, many, many times. And of course, you know, I think that having a balance is important. But there are so many things that kids can get from music lessons. Hand-eye coordination, spatial reasoning. It helps with their math skills tremendously because music is based so much on math, helps with their concentration, helps with their sense of accomplishment. My comment is whenever somebody asks me about music, I always say music is magic. Because there are so many things that music can do. And you know, for the adult, so many adults think, Oh, I'm too old to learn. What? You are never too old to learn. The oldest student I had when I was teaching private lessons was 93 years old. John Haggard 9:58 Wow! How about that? Lori Frazer Bailey 10:00 She had always wanted to play. Her older brothers got piano lessons, she never got piano lessons. When her husband passed away, she said, that's it, now it's my time. And bless her heart she was amazing. And, you know, everybody says, you know, when's the best time to plant a tree? The best time to plant a tree was 25 years ago. Yeah, the second-best time to plant it is today. John Haggard 10:23 You know, that's 100% right. And don't put all the things that you know, for that very reason. I mean, now is the time, now is the time. Lori Frazer Bailey 10:30 It is and you know, there's always a quote, there is not one adult that always that would say, I'm so glad I quit piano. Any adult that you talk to that took piano lessons, as a child says, oh, I wish my mother would have made me stick with it. And of course now with technology, there are so many great things for teaching kids. I mean, there's iPad apps that support all the different piano methods. Digital pianos have some fantastic features. with, you know, great sounds and orchestrated backgrounds that kids can play along with I mean, and even for adults. And it's so much more exciting to take lessons in this day and age than it was years ago because we do have the assistance of technology. John Haggard 11:15 Yeah, let's talk about that. Because technology in everything is big. If it's your iPad, your iPhone, your Android, the car that you're in, all the home kits that are available. And if you're looking at a child, let's go to, you know, that example of someone saying, you know, I'd rather play soccer mom or you know, whatever the situation is, or I want to go outside and play with my friends, what is it? What's different? What's new in piano technology, that would really say, you know, to a kid would say, hey, wow, I mean, I yeah, let's give this a shot. Lori Frazer Bailey 11:46 Well, what's interesting is that a lot of the apps and things for iPhones, iPads, tablets, that sort of thing. A lot of them look a lot like video games. And so, of course, their educational as well as entertaining, and there's one app in particular that I just adore. We've even got adults working in it. It's called Piano Maestro and we can hook up with Piano Maestro and we can play together with between the piano and the iPad, sometimes wirelessly, sometimes just with one cable. And the iPad will keep track of your scores and will let you know if you're playing right notes or wrong notes. And then the fun thing for the teacher is that if you have a subscription to this program, you will actually get an email every Sunday night letting you know how much time your kiddos your students spent on the app. And then what their scores were. So when they come the next week, you can actually kind of fine-tune your lesson program as to how much they've gotten done. John Haggard 12:50 Wow, you know, that's pretty interesting because schools today, you know, children are in school, you go online, you see what the grades are. I mean, you know, everything's all there. You see what they're doing, what their progress looks like. So you can really see like you said, what has been done in the past week? Lori Frazer Bailey 13:05 Absolutely. And that just makes the teaching process so much easier because you're not repeating what doesn't need to be repeated yet you're also able to reinforce what needs to be reinforced. John Haggard 13:15 And you're also not listening to someone say, Yeah, I practiced three hours last week. Lori Frazer Bailey 13:19 (laughs) Exactly! John Haggard 13:21 It will catch you. Lori Frazer Bailey 13:22 Because the email tells otherwise. John Haggard 13:25 It does, Lori. Well, you know, Nashville known as Music City, and maybe the music capital of the world, at least for country music and certainly a really influential center here, lots of songwriters and folks like that. And I would think a lot of them would know obviously, about technology, but there are probably more songwriters here per capita than anywhere else in the world. And so what about the new technology in terms of songwriters and composers. Anything recent in the last year, so earlier, two are coming up or anything? Lori Frazer Bailey 13:57 Well, one of my favorite apps is a freebie, actually, which is kind of fun because of course, a lot of what songwriting is based on is a lot of times chord changes, the harmony. And then a lot of times, songwriters will lay down, you know, harmonies, chord changes, then come up with the melody and then come up with the lyrics. Of course, there are computer programs that can spit out lyrics, where you can give them parameters. And David Bowie was a great one for this where he would put in certain parameters of lyrics, and then the computer could actually spit out some lyrics. But one of the things that I love to do is analyze other people's work, which I find to be an inspiration myself, not that I'm a songwriter. But there's a free app for iPhone and iPad. It's iOS only. It's called Chord, just like a piano chord, Tracker. And how this program works is this app I should say, is that any song that's in your iTunes library, so it's one that you have to own, that you pay your dollar 29 for from iTunes, it'll automatically populate into this app. And when you open the app in 30 seconds, I will give you a chord chart to any song in the iTunes library. John Haggard 15:03 That's amazing. It just takes the music and writes it for you. Yeah, Lori Frazer Bailey 15:08 It just gives you the chord charts. Not the melody, not the lyrics because, of course, the interesting thing about chord changes is that chord changes are not copyrightable. But it's really amazing to do this because then you can look at you know, the structure of how a song is built the other chords that other songwriters may be abused. If you're a performer, and you're trying to figure out a song, what's great in this app is that you can slow down the tempo. So that if you're trying to transcribe maybe somebody's solo, you can slow this tempo down to a manageable tempo to play. And then there's even a place that says A-B where you can mark off a place to loop. So if you like two bars you need to learn or four bars, you can tell this app Hey, keep looping those four bars. Now what's really cool about this app, this app wirelessly pairs to our CVP digital pianos, Yamaha digital pianos that they carry it Miller's, I might add. And what we do in the military with this program is that we are working a lot with trying to reconstruct speech. So that Clavinova has a microphone jack on the underside. And we can hit the record button on the iPhone or the iPad, and have the client sing. And it puts their voice right over the top of let's say they're playing, they're singing along with the Beatles. And so this way we can actually listen back to how is the speech pattern improving. And then there's a great place once the recording's been done that you can click on it and just say to the client, what's your email address, pop their email address and boom, they have an instant audio recording of what they just did in session. John Haggard 16:44 That is cool technology. I can only imagine what it's going to be like five years from today. Lori Frazer Bailey 16:50 You know, I can't even begin to imagine. I recall when I came back to Yamaha 1997. When they were interviewing me, one of the bosses said to me, where do you see your job 10 years from now? I said, I can't even imagine because I can't even imagine what you're going to do with technology 10 years from now. But, you know, education is always a part of that. And it's really been, it's been a fun ride. And so like I can't imagine what we're going to do five years from now. John Haggard 17:17 Well, last question for you. Lori Frazer Bailey, folks. And that is, you know, we are coming into the holiday season. And just to touch a little bit more on what you said earlier, people out there trying to figure out, you know, what's the perfect gift for the child, a spouse, the home? And you know, maybe a piano has never crossed their mind? Or maybe they give the argument, hey, you know, it's just too expensive, or, as we were talking about earlier, Lori, someday. So what would you say to somebody who is saying, well, maybe someday maybe it's too expensive? I don't know if my child will stay with it. I don't know if I want to make the investment because then I'm gonna lose the money when the child doesn't want to play. How do you handle all of that? Lori Frazer Bailey 18:00 Well, you know, those arguments have been around forever. And I worked in the piano business for a long time on the retail side. And you know, the other thing about investment is that if you make an investment, in a better quality instrument, you have a lot better shot of that kid staying with an instrument. If you just, you know, buy something that's absolutely minimal, saying, Oh, well, you know, maybe if they stick with it, I'll buy him something better. That's almost like if a kid's going to take tennis lessons, giving them a ping pong paddle and say, well, if you play well with this, then I'll get you a real tennis racket. You know, you can't really learn how to play the piano on a $150 keyboard that's sitting on your lap, that doesn't have weight. I mean, you really do need to make an investment. And the investment is not necessarily huge. I mean, there's many, many price points. I mean, anything from, you know, under $1,000 to, you know, way, way up in the you know, $50,000 $60,000 You know, for things like big reproducing amazing player pianos that hook up to the Internet that'll stream concerts into your house. I mean, there's everything in between. And I think a lot of people's perception is that they either have never been into a piano store or haven't been into a piano store so long that they don't even really realize what the amazing options are. There's an absolutely fantastic instrument that's great fun. That's called the Clavinova smart piano which, again, is a decent price point. It's a fantastic piano action. And if a parent says, well, I don't always want my kid to have screentime. Fine, take the iPad off, have them play it like a regular digital piano. And as a treat, then they can put the iPad on and interface with all the great apps. So there are lots and lots of choices and lots and lots of options. And the beautiful thing about Miller is that they embrace all of those technologies, and they have knowledge of those technologies. And they know when you walk in the door when you say, hey I've got a kiddo that's nine years old. We're thinking about getting started, what do you recommend? And they have options to recommend. And you know, the other thing that a lot of people don't realize, too, is that you can finance a piano. Many people don't walk in and write a check for something like that. And there's always great financing programs available, especially over the holidays, and I would certainly, it's a great, great opportunity to take you know, to take advantage of those. And really, with music, don't wait. Don't wait. Music is magic. John Haggard 20:32 What an education. It's been a great... I want to play the piano now. Lori Frazer Bailey 20:36 I hope you do. Go see the people at Miller Piano Specialists because they will definitely hook you up. John Haggard 20:40 You know, it's a lot of fun. I was a bass player by ear many, many, many years ago. And I can only imagine what that would be like today playing a piano with all that technology. It kind of takes the, I guess there's hard work in anything but it really it seems to me would soften that kind of hard way of the old days and make it fun. Lori Frazer Bailey 20:59 It definitely softens the learning curve and it also just makes it so much more fun. You know, when you've got these backing tracks playing behind you and, you know, even if you're just playing something that's very, very basic, you're still counting, you're still playing the notes properly. And what I've always advocated whenever I do these workshops for teachers is that when these little kiddos are playing, and they're playing songs that are four or five notes, they're not that exciting. You put an orchestrated accompaniment with it, now it's exciting. And if they're supposed to play loud, the backgrounds loud if they're supposed to play soft, the background soft. So not only is it making them count from day one, it's also making them a better musician, and it's also keeping them engaged. And that's the most important part is keeping the kiddos engaged. John Haggard 21:45 You know, absolutely. That is so well said because I'm thinking about that. Yes, years ago, there wasn't a full orchestra. It was you and the piano keyboard and the teacher Lori Frazer Bailey 21:53 And the metronome. John Haggard 21:55 Oh, I remember that thing. Tick, tock, tick, tock. Lori Frazer Bailey 21:58 Yeah, not very stimulating for sure. John Haggard 22:01 Those are the old days, are they? Lori Frazer Bailey 22:03 Yes, they are. I mean, and there is definitely still a place for that. I'm not saying that that's completely gone. But you know, there's just so many more options now to make it more interesting and to make it more fulfilling, quite honestly. John Haggard 22:17 Well, thanks, Lori. Lori Frazer Bailey, folks, she's a consultant with the Yamaha Music and Wellness Institute. And there is a transcript of today's podcast right here on the website for your quick reference. And don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast listening platform. I'm your host, John Haggard, and we will see you next time.

Miller Piano Specialists will be hosting our third annual MPS Award Show on October 24th at 7:00 pm. And to talk more information about this premier event, Miller Piano Specialists General Sales Manager Sherry Carlisle Smith joins John Haggard on the show. Together, they discuss the following topics: Sherry's Music Background Famous Musicians Sherry Had Worked With What the MPS Award Show is All About How the Nomination Process Goes How the Folks Can Vote How the Program Will Go And Dress Code Famous MPS Awardees MPS Award Show Live on their FB Page How To Reserve Seating For the Event Transcript John Haggard 0:13 Welcome to the Miller Piano Podcast on a special event, upcoming Thursday, October 24th at 7:00 pm. It's named the third annual MPS - Miller Piano Specialists Award Show. I'm your host, John Haggard, and on the podcast today, for a repeat performance. It's Sherry Smith, the general sales manager at Miller Piano in Cool Springs. Welcome back to the podcast, Sherry! Sherry Carlisle Smith 0:37 Hey, John! It's good to hear from you again. John Haggard 0:39 Well, good to have you back. You know, since we spoke last about a month ago, just a quick question, any exciting, breaking news in the piano world or something big in your life that you'd want to share? Sherry Carlisle Smith 0:51 There is always breaking news and big things in the piano world. Come by Miller Piano Specialists in will show you John Haggard 0:58 All right! (laughs) That sounds good to me. Well, hey, how about a quick bio review of you? Maybe somebody here for the first time as a listener or a first time guest to the MillerPS.com website. Just to know about Sherry Smith because, I know, having spoken to you last time, you have quite a musical career background. Can you tell the folks just a little bit about that? Sherry Carlisle Smith 1:21 As we talked before, if you guys didn't hear it, I moved to town Sherry Carlisle and moved here to sing. And of course, when you get to town, you got to have a day job. And I was trained by the Yamaha Dealer Claude P Street Music and I got that under my belt. And then went on the road, did some singing, did some writing and come full circle and I am back with Miller Piano Specialists now. John Haggard 1:48 Now would there be some people when you were on the road, names that we would know? Sherry Carlisle Smith 1:54 The Jordanaires, Johnny Paycheck... A lot of the country artists, the once that I grew up, they were my idol. Ones that I couldn't wait to get on the radio and hear what new song they had out. So I got to do what I always wanted to do. And that was work with some of the people that I looked up to so highly growing up as a child. And I did perform actually, there's some exciting news I performed for the Duluth Fine Arts in Duluth at their theater, the Red Clay theater last weekend. John Haggard 2:28 Okay, so what did you do? Sherry Carlisle Smith 2:30 I actually opened and sang backup for Mike Booth, who works on the Gem Shopping Network. And he's one of their hosts. And he used to do a show with the Jordanaires and I, so we just kind of rekindled and did a show for the fine arts. John Haggard 2:45 Yeah, you know, the Jordanaires, that is a really big name. And for folks who may have heard of the Jordanaires but don't really know some of their history, could you tell the folks about that? Sherry Carlisle Smith 2:56 They actually started out they were a backup group and Gordon's Joker, Alan Secor is his son, he runs the Country Music Hall of Fame. But Gordon and the other guys did backup for people like Ricky Nelson, Patsy Cline. Their biggest, I guess, one of the ones that they love the most to work with was Elvis Presley. John Haggard 3:18 Wow. Think about that. How long, any idea how long they were with Elvis? Sherry Carlisle Smith 3:22 Oh, it was a long time, until the Vegas days. They were doing so many sessions back then when he did go to Vegas and the Stamps went in to join Elvis in Vegas. The Jordanaires were just working so much and with their families, they stayed in Nashville. John Haggard 3:38 Yeah. Aright, so the upcoming event, Sherry, the third annual MPS Award Show. Thursday, October 24th at 7pm. So first off what is the annual MPs Award Show? Sherry Carlisle Smith 3:52 The MPS Award Show was something we came up with about three years ago that recognizes artist in the area. And they can be artist that people nominate throughout the year. We have just like you would have on a... let's say a People's Choice Awards or the CMA Awards Show that you see on TV. We have different categories that fans nominate throughout the year. We have people actually in these categories from coast to coast to have seen them either on the Internet or they been by and done a show here at the store. We have categories like Instrumentalist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, Composer of the Year, Vocalist of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Awards, which have been really good and, we started a new one last year, the Horizon Award. John Haggard 4:47 So in other words, it could be anyone across the United States? Sherry Carlisle Smith 4:52 It is. Because of our web presence and our social media presence, we have a lot of artists that are coming coming through Nashville that actually use our show room to do shows or pickup shows or actually to perform in the show room here at live events. So we have quite an array of artists that are local but ones that are also east coast or west coast. John Haggard 5:17 Okay so you said fans do the nominations Is that right? Sherry Carlisle Smith 5:21 Throughout the year, the fans will say at the MPS Award Show, I'd like to nominate Jon Jones for Entertainer of the Year. So what we do is we take the nominations and then the ones that get the most nominations, they are put up in the top 10. Then the top 10 we announce about six weeks before the show and the fans actually vote. They go to our Facebook page - Miller Piano Specialist, they go to messenger and, Dakota, who works here, will put the votes in a hat when they come in. They can vote twice a day either in the show room or online. And then those are sent off about 24 hours before, well, the top 10 are voted on. And then about three weeks before we'll announce the top five. And then the top five vote till 24 hours before and we send the votes out. And they're tallied. And we know the night of the show. John Haggard 6:23 All right, so you can you go online now and see what's going on. Sherry Carlisle Smith 6:27 You can go online and vote right now. You can go online and vote and you can go on our timeline and see the top five nominees for each category. John Haggard 6:36 Alright, so the website to get there is www.millerps.com. Is that right? Sherry Carlisle Smith 6:42 It is. John Haggard 6:42 Okay. And then once you get there, what do you look for? Sherry Carlisle Smith 6:45 Well, they're going to vote on our social media page. Miller Piano Specialists Facebook. John Haggard 6:52 Got it. Alright, so who's the sponsor of the annual Miller Piano Specialists Award Show? Sherry Carlisle Smith 6:59 Well, of course Miller Piano Specialists started sponsoring it in the beginning and Yamaha got involved and we started working with Yamaha. So it is a Yamaha since we are the authorized dealer for the area. They help in sponsoring this event. John Haggard 7:16 All right. Well, you know, there's so many award shows out there today. So why do another award show? Sherry Carlisle Smith 7:22 Why not? John Haggard 7:23 Well, there you go. (laughs) Why not? Sherry Carlisle Smith 7:27 Because we feel like doing this. We're supporting talent. Things have changed, John. What used to be labels and what used to be, you got picked up by a label, and they press records or they press CDs or even eight tracks back in the day. People are found on the Internet now. Deals and people have gotten piano deals, writing deals, book deals, from showcasing at Miller Piano Specialists and actually having their stuff out there on the net. And that's what caused a stir. And we have been very blessed and fortunate. And the people that have come in here that we just kept saying, keep going, keep going. And it's amazing when you see the award show what people have accomplished, and a lot of it is through the Internet. John Haggard 8:23 All right, so just a little bit off topic. And you kind of brought this up as you were speaking there. Is it true? I have heard, and like you said, back in the old days, you had to have a major record label, and all the promotion team and everybody behind you in order to make it, so to speak. But can you today, because of the Internet, and like you said everybody's found on the internet, could you become a star without having a major label deal? Sherry Carlisle Smith 8:50 Yes and no. What do you consider a star? John Haggard 8:54 Well, I don't know. I was going to ask you because you're, you know, you're in the business. But maybe somebody who could sell I've heard stories where people have been able to sell over a million songs on the Internet and never have a record deal. Sherry Carlisle Smith 9:07 There are two or three really big success stories. And one of them was an artist that actually did a lot of functions in the store for us and a lot of benefits for us, that actually using social media. And she was just written up in Music Row magazine. If you saw the figures that she was making from her front porch, and now from the shows and the recognition she's got, she's traveling all over the world performing. If you can make a living that is more than what some executives make, and you can do what you love. You're a star in my book. John Haggard 9:50 Yeah, I mean, that's really something because again, the Internet is sort of the, I guess I would call it the leveler. You don't have to have millions of dollars behind you to get a lot recognition. Would you agree? Sherry Carlisle Smith 10:02 I agree. It's knowing your fan base and your social media. John Haggard 10:07 All right, so back to the third annual MPS Award Show. So are there commercials throughout the program just like an award show? Sherry Carlisle Smith 10:15 There is, it's so much fun! We have it's it's laid out like a two-hour award show. So we actually have entertainers that will be singing. The Red Ridge Riders will be with us. We also have commercials and we do these kind of like Super Bowl. We take Yamaha products and different items. Some are serious, some are funny. It's like everybody can't wait to the Super Bowl to see what commercial is going to be aired. Remember there was the Bud frog or, you know, that kind of thing. So we have got, every year I think we can't top the year before, but with the help of Deborah Sheridan does videography and photography, and some of the wonderful magic she does and the wonderful products of Yamaha and the crazy crew here at Miller Piano Specialists, I think we've topped the last two years. So the commercials are going to be fantastic. You're going to love them. John Haggard 11:12 All right. So as we think about that, and you know, you mentioned the Budweiser frogs. I'm just going to go off topic for a sec and then come back to the award show. But I met one of the Budweiser frogs. He worked for a company called Hummingbird. You remember Hummingbird? Have you heard of them? Okay. His name was Ronnie, I can't remember his last name but you know, he did jingles and all that kind of thing. And he told me he was one of the one of the Budweiser frogs. I mean, what a phenomenal, neat idea that was. Sherry Carlisle Smith 11:42 It was and it drew and then after the commercials are done, this will be aired live on on our social media, Miller Piano Specialists, so you can tune in. We only take 60 reservations. So there's very limited seating, I am about half full right now. And I still have some that haven't turned in that are in the show that will be here. So if you're going to make a reservation please call 615-771-0020 because we want to make sure it is what we call a black tie event. Now in national black tie could be jeans and boots and a jacket. It could mean sequins. It could mean anything. John Haggard 12:30 Well that's true in Nashville, it could mean anything. Sherry Carlisle Smith 12:35 And we are so blessed. A lady at Black Diamond culinary that does a lot of our catering that will be opening a culinary school, like said with catering. And she has been catering all of our functions. So we are blessed. We're going to have a really nice little spread with Black Diamond, culinary food for after party mixer. John Haggard 12:58 Alright, so now who are some of the past winners? Sherry Carlisle Smith 13:02 Some of the past winners we've had... last year was really neat to have the Horizon Award and Rachel Webster was one of our winners. We have seen her grown up and become a piano player on a lot of these streaming radio stations. We've had a vocalist Angela Peterson has been one of our past nominees, and award winners Ed Bazell, Eric Bikales. Our Lifetime Achievement Awards that we started last year actually, were the Jordanaires as we talked about and DJ Fontana. And their families all came in recognition and there was a video kind of, of what they have done throughout the years and Franch Forbes came from Yamaha and he actually presented these awards to the families. John Haggard 13:52 Yeah, so now you said there are only 60 seats there. Sherry Carlisle Smith 13:56 Yes. John Haggard 13:56 All right. So and you said you can see it streaming live on social media? Sherry Carlisle Smith 14:01 Yes, on Miller Piano Specialists. John Haggard 14:03 Okay, so where do you go? What social media? Where could folks see the show? Sherry Carlisle Smith 14:07 They would go to our Facebook page, Miller Piano Specialists, and they would watch it, it will go live at about 10 till seven. We may, you might want to start kind of looking about 6:30 pm because we are going to, this year, incorporate a little red carpet and some interviews. So that will be happening somewhere between 630 and seven. The show will start at seven. John Haggard 14:31 The show will start at seven. The red carpet 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm and then... and that'll be live as well. Is that right on streaming? Sherry Carlisle Smith 14:37 Yeah, we're gonna have live interviews going on, yes. John Haggard 14:40 All right. So anything else that folks should know about the Miller Piano Specialists Award Show? Sherry Carlisle Smith 14:46 It's just a night of recognition and fun, and recognition to artists that are well-deserved, and trying to support the music community. They have been so good to support Miller Piano family here and it's kind of, the musicians hang out, singers hang out. And we are blessed to have Yamaha and their line to represent to the community of Nashville and all the Middle Tennessee. John Haggard 15:13 Alright folks, you've heard it right there. That Sherry, Sherry Smith everybody, the general sales manager at Miller Piano talking about the third annual MPS Award Show that's going to be Thursday, October 24. At 7:00 pm. One more time, Sherry, if somebody wanted to make reservations, what's the number to call and how can they get there? Sherry Carlisle Smith 15:32 Please call 615-771-0020 and you can make reservations with Dakota or Sherry. And also let me tell you too; parking gets very limited sometimes. You may park in the back and we have a back entrance. But just remember after 6:30 pm, you can't do that, because we'll be having equipment brought in through the back. But you can park around back if you're coming early. Doors will open about 6:00 pm. John Haggard 16:01 All right. There's also a transcript of today's podcast in case you wanted to pick up a particular piece of information. It's right there for you here on the website. I'm your host, John Haggard, and we'll see you next time.

We are excited to announce that on Friday, September 20th, we will be holding a special Yamaha High Technology Event in-store with Michael Inman and Craig Knudsen! See details below, and be sure to listen to the great podcast episode with Sherry Carlisle Smith (General Sales Manager) below! Be sure to reserve your spot! You can make your appointment today by calling (615) 771-0020. Details: Date: Friday, September 20, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm Guests: Michael Inman and Craig Knudsen Reservations: (615) 771-0020 More Details: Listen to the podcast with Sherry Carlisle Smith below! Sherry Carlisle Smith and the Yamaha High Technology Event In this episode of the Miller Piano Podcast, we talk with General Sales Manager, Sherry Carlisle Smith about the Yamaha High Technology Event with Michael Inman and Craig Knudsen coming up on September 20, 2019! This is a great episode, where we get to know Sherry, her background, her love for music, the amazing technology that Yamaha has to offer, and also details on how you can get signed up for the event. Make your appointments today by calling 615-771-0020! Transcript John Haggard: 00:12 Welcome to the Miller Piano podcast on a special event we think you will have a lot of interest in attending if you want to be amazed about the high technology that Yamaha has in its pianos. I'm your host, John Haggard and one thing for sure, Yamaha Pianos have come a long way in just a few short years compared to other brands out there. On the podcast today we have Sherry Carlisle Smith. She's the General Sales Manager at Miller Piano in Cool Springs. Welcome to the podcast, Sherry. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 00:41 Hey John, it's good to be here. John Haggard: 00:42 Glad to have you here. We're excited about this upcoming event, which we are going to be talking about, but before we talk about that event, tell us a little bit about you Sherry. Like where did you grow up? Sherry Carlisle Smith: 00:54 Well I'm a transplant. I was born in Kentucky and it really, I guess I grew up in southern Indiana. John Haggard: 01:00 Alright. From the Bluegrass State, but grew up a little bit north of there. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 01:03 I did. My Dad was a preacher. John Haggard: 01:05 Wow. Okay. So what church? What denomination? Sherry Carlisle Smith: 01:09 Actually General Baptist, but we went to all denominations. John Haggard: 01:12 Gotcha. And so that means you've been a good girl all your life, right? Sherry Carlisle Smith: 01:17 He was General Baptist. John Haggard: 01:19 Haha. And so, and you went to a high school where? Sherry Carlisle Smith: 01:25 I went to two different high schools and I started out at Boonville High School in Boonville, Indiana and I actually graduated from Pike Central High School up in Petersburg. John Haggard: 01:35 All right. And then what about college? Was that next for you? Sherry Carlisle Smith: 01:38 It was I went to a baptist school, actually it was OCC at the time and now it's Oakland City University. John Haggard: 01:47 Got It. All right. So before we talk about Miller Piano and what you're doing there today and what's coming up, what do you like to do in your time off when you are away from work? Sherry Carlisle Smith: 01:56 That's a very good question because if you asked my family, I'm a workaholic, so I'm a 24/7 worker. So when I'm at home I'm still doing music, writing playing the piano. I guess the one thing I call my, my normal self is I love to work in the yard. John Haggard: 02:15 Okay. You mean like planting or cutting grass or pruning? What, what in the yard? Sherry Carlisle Smith: 02:19 Flowers, Planting. Yes. You name it. Mowing, not so much. John Haggard: 02:26 Okay. I got Ya. All right, so I guess you have family living in the area? Sherry Carlisle Smith: 02:32 I do. I do. And I have a daughter around the corner so, and she does a lot of activities with me and actually she works here at Miller Piano specialist as well. And a a student at MTSU. John Haggard: 02:44 Okay. Now what's her name? Sherry Carlisle Smith: 02:46 Dakota Smith. John Haggard: 02:47 All right. And so she is working with you at Miller and is she saying, oh mom or what is it that she does there? Sherry Carlisle Smith: 02:54 She's our utility player. She does a little bit of everything. She's a major at MTSU so she, she's been engulfed in music all of her life and she does everything from inventory to backup sales. John Haggard: 03:09 Got It. All right, so just whatever mom says, get doing it. I understand how that works. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 03:14 She's got a job. John Haggard: 03:15 Absolutely. So as you think about Miller Piano or just the piano business in general, what's the coolest thing at Miller Piano that you see something that you know, no one would normally imagine but it keeps bringing you back to work. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 03:31 What keeps bringing me back to work is the people I meet every day. Because I firmly believe in any business and any job if you truly love it, but especially in music, people don't walk in unless they love music and people cross my path and I crossed their path for a reason. Whether they end up buying from me or not, we have crossed paths for a reason and I may not know then. But I know later on and my clients are my extended family. That's what brings me back. John Haggard: 04:03 Yeah. And you know, thinking about that very thing, I say, well let me go see the Facebook page for Miller Piano. You've got a lot of activity going on out there. What would people see on the Facebook page for Miller Piano? Sherry Carlisle Smith: 04:15 Not the normal Facebook page for a business. They are going to see everything from the most creative photography to live concerts, to streaming radio concerts. On our live shows that we do twice a month. We have artists do concerts and our family, our extended family that, that purchase pianos, we have a category for them or they have their, their piano and their pictures. You're gonna see a lot of things. We do show the latest in what's coming out in what's on the floor and our specials. But that Facebook page is more than just a business trying to sell you something. It's an extended family network. John Haggard: 04:58 Gotcha. All right. So tell me about the first piano that you ever played in your life. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 05:03 That I've ever played? John Haggard: 05:04 Yeah. Can you remember that far? Sherry Carlisle Smith: 05:06 Yeah. Okay. John. actually, yes, it is still in our family because no one can part with it. You can't play it. But the first thing my mother asked when she got married was for a piano and a sewing machine. And my father took her to the local store in southern Indiana and bought a little, what we call Stencil. A spinet piano and it looked like had been painted black for $200, and that was the very first piano in our house. John Haggard: 05:38 And so how old were you then when you remember that piano? Sherry Carlisle Smith: 05:43 Oh my gosh. Probably three or four. John Haggard: 05:46 And you started playing on the keys? Sherry Carlisle Smith: 05:48 I started playing at five because mom did not like to play in church, so I got to take one year shaped note lessons. And I learned quickly how to play by ear because my dad didn't read music and when they stuck me up in that country church to play, he didn't sing the way the notes were written. So I ended up learning to play by ear. John Haggard: 06:14 Now when you say shaped note lessons for someone who doesn't read music, what does that mean? Sherry Carlisle Smith: 06:20 That is years ago on old hymnals especially, every note had a shape. So if it was a G noted how to shape if it was a C note, it might be a triangle or a square or a octagon. I mean, there was different shapes of notes that related, just like in Yamaha's technology, they have a learning tool and some of their top technology that actually goes with color coding. So you know that every purple is a certain note or every yellow, which is great with children that have dyslexia or, or different different learning abilities that they need. This color form innovation is very good for learning how to recognize those notes and put a name with those notes. John Haggard: 07:09 All right, so you've actually really been a musician basically all of your life Sherry Carlisle Smith: 07:14 Pretty much. John Haggard: 07:15 All right. So tell me from age five. All right, so you, you're, you know, doing this, you're playing the piano. I mean, as you grew up and what you did and if you were involved professionally or if you were on the road with anybody, what, tell me about that. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 07:27 Well, my dad was in a gospel quartet, so about three, I remember them standing me up behind the piano to sing with the Gospel Quartet and there's actually pictures of it. And then I started playing piano in church. I was constantly swinging on the swing set and I remember just making up songs. We lived in the country, lived on a farm, and so I started writing at a very early age. Dad. we sang as a family. So we started recording in Nashville at 14. And then at 16, I think I put together a little country band and at 18, I actually got my first single deal here in Nashville. John Haggard: 08:09 Wow. Okay. And then from there, so as you roll through the 20s, tell me about that. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 08:14 Well, I went to college because, you know, the adage is get to a good profession because you need a job if you're going to be a musician. John Haggard: 08:23 Right. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 08:24 Start now. So I graduated college moved to Nashville and actually worked for a couple of places. But I guess my real first job was at a Claude P Street, which a music store that held had Yamaha pianos. And they taught me the business. But my mind was, I'm going to be an entertainer. I'm going to be an entertainer. And I sang and sang and played with different groups. And one night an agent brought the Jordanaires out to hear another woman sing to go on a tour. And I happened to sing first, that night opening and they said, that's the sound we're looking for. And they hired me and I did seven years with them. And that's what started everything. John Haggard: 09:11 Wow. That the you are at what age? When the Jordanaires hired? Sherry Carlisle Smith: 09:14 Oh, in my twenties. Probably. John Haggard: 09:17 So you were on the road… Sherry Carlisle Smith: 09:18 I'm not going to tell you exact. Don't get me on that! John Haggard: 09:21 Right. But you were on the road, I mean, seven years. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 09:25 I was on the road seven years with them and we were doing different variety shows with some tribute shows. They did their own shows. It was just kind of a variety of what we did for seven years. We did a lot of recording and I did the charts in the studio or did the high part Millie Kirkland part with the guys. And then from there I did work with David Brazelle, Jimmy Fortune Johnny Paycheck, which was wonderful. I worked with him until he passed. Did a couple shows with Jones. Everyone in my life, that was my legend growing up. I was so blessed to have the privilege to work with them in one way or another. So when people say back home, did you make it? I made it the day I moved to Nashville because my musical dream has taken me all full circle to Miller Piano. John Haggard: 10:28 Wow. That is a full circle story. You know, before we talk about the Yamaha high technology event that you have coming up at Miller Piano, that's going to be on Friday, September 20, technology, people love technology. I mean we have it in our phones, in our refrigerators, our microwaves. I mean everything is, you know, Wifi this, Wifi that no matter what it is. Just a kind of a brief recap if you will. I'm reading through some notes here about what's really cool about Yamaha. So one of these pianos is the Clavinova, it says featuring Play Assist. Now you can play within minutes, no prior piano experience and no piano lessons. I mean really that's almost sounds like that can't be true. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 11:10 No, it is true. In the Clavinova series, they have built lesson programs into their pianos. It depends on, I call this my musical zoo because there are Clavinovas and just like there are different animals in a zoo. I have them divided out just like you would hippos, elephants or giraffes. You have CLP's CSP'ss or CVP's. So depending on the needs. And that's a big thing we do here is sitting down and talking with you when you come in to find out what you need before we find out what your favorite animal is or your favorite Clavinova. What's going to work for you. John Haggard: 11:50 Interesting. Yeah, but I mean to say that you can play within minutes, no piano experience, no piano lessons. I mean, what can you play? I mean just like A, B, C, D, E, F, G or like what? Sherry Carlisle Smith: 12:00 They have a function on the CVPs called follow the lights. That is excellent. And I can actually even set you down, John and have you playing with one hand, two hands by following the light on a CVP. On a CLP with a wonderful technology, we can actually, on certain models, have you bluetooth, use your own iPad, iPhone or Android. And we can have these programs playing through your piano to learn to play. Or the other animal, our CSP has streaming lights that actually stream, just like, a good example would be like you're a guitar hero. The kids were all doing guitar hero playing the guitar. This is the same concept, only much better and much farther along in technology with Yamaha on a piano. John Haggard: 12:59 All right? Now the high technology Yamaha Clavinova also says here featuring pitch correction. So if you sing off key, it will automatically make you sing in tune. Now, how does that happen? Sherry Carlisle Smith: 13:13 It's the secrets of technology, but I sure wish Yamaha had done this back years ago when Karaoke first started. John Haggard: 13:22 Yeah. Wouldn't that be something? Yeah. We probably have more stars out there today who could really sing. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 13:27 Yeah. No, it is amazing what it does. And we did a very cool thing. If you go to our youtube our videographer here actually had a trake and she has only heard a monotone voice for years out of herself. And Yamaha, the wonderful world of Yamaha and Craig Knudsen, who we're gonna talk about later actually put her on one of the Cookie Karaoke's and she's sang Puff the Magic Dragon. And she heard a voice for the first time. For head and neck cancer patients. This is awesome. John Haggard: 14:06 That is so cool. And there are Yamaha hybrid pianos, one known as the Yamaha Silent Piano. That's a high technology, real acoustic piano with strings. Cool thing about it. No sound comes out unless you want it to. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 14:22 Yamaha. I call it two types of hybrids. Once again, going back to my zoo, we can have a hybrid piano with strings, with silent feature, or we can have a hybrid without strings, which is our Avant series. And it was a very cool yesterday, Ronnie Milsap came in and bought one of the stringless hybrids. The hybrids with strings. It plays just like a regular piano. You can get these in vertical, upright or grand and you play it just like a regular piano. But the moment I engage the digital format, when I push the pedal on an upright to the left in the center, or if I pull the lever on the grand piano, the hammers miss the strings by a fraction so the player does not miss that action feel like a digital, you would miss maybe the feel of those hammers engaging. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 15:20 You don't miss that when you're playing these hybrids, but it misses the strings by a fraction into a fiber optic and it will go into a nine foot Concert Grand sample among 18 other samples that you can play. You put your headphones in, you can record on the piano, acousticpiano, you can record in the digital format, you can plug speakers into it and play it outright into your home. A good example on these silent or hybrid pianos and another one is a Trans Acoustic, which is a little different. But another thing in our Institutions and our Universities. They're finding that, oh, we have got a recital coming up and we forgot to get the piano tuned and we can't get it sooner over here. So they put quarter-inch Jackson pump it through their PA, put it into that silent mode and then the ninth concert grant is being heard in the audience. Perfect. Pitch, the player is not losing any feel. Only technology like this comes from Yamaha. John Haggard: 16:34 You known, that just really is amazing. Truly amazing. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 16:38 I am telling you what, keeping up with the technology growth of Yamaha is an everyday and that's another exciting thing about getting up. The first thing I do is grab my phone to see what's new. John Haggard: 16:49 Yeah, yeah. See if there's been any breaking news. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 16:53 Right? Okay. From Yamaha, guess what! John Haggard: 16:55 Yeah, yeah. Here's, here's what's up. So, all right, well let's get excited. Let's talk about the Yamaha high technology event. It's coming there. Miller Piano, Cool Springs. And Franklin Friday, September 20. And I also understand that you're going to have two representatives from Yamaha that are going to present the latest Yamaha technology live. So you said Michael Inman and Craig Knudson. So tell me about them a little bit. Who are they with Yamaha, what do they do? Sherry Carlisle Smith: 17:24 Michael Inman is our district manager with Yamaha. He was in sales for years and he is a super, super guy with knowledge. Like yesterday I needed a quick hook up and Yamaha is so good with their tech support. But poor Michael, I have his cell phone. So I called him really quick to double check a hook up and he's like boom, boom, boom. And it was good because we pride ourself here. Even though we're a small mom and pop, we try to know everything from finding the right piano to installing it for you. So in doing that, you know, when we get into a position where we need to know something, we need to call somebody quick. Yamaha's great. Like I said, I just happened to call Michael yesterday and he is great when it comes to knowledge on the Yamaha pianos the Clavinovas, and technology. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 18:16 The other person that's going to be joining us. And we're so fortunate to have him. He is like what I call our Yamaha Guru. Craig Knudson. He works and has worked for Yamaha for years. He has, I think an MBA from, I mean one of the big schools. You can look up his bio, but he is a super smart, intelligent guy when it comes to technology in music. He also works for the Piano Guys and travels with them doing technology with the Piano Guys. John Haggard: 18:50 For folks who don't know the Piano Guys, tell us about that. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 18:54 Piano Guys is a group of guys that play piano, you may see a lot of their videos. Yamaha is actually using one of their videos on our technology with Disklaviers, where you can see their videos and the piano is playing, but you may see them on a mountain, like a literal mountain that you don't know how the piano got there with cellos around it and piano playing and they may have the top off so you can see the strings. They're incredible. Please look them up, you know, unbelievable musicians. John Haggard: 19:32 Friday, September 20, all day. So tell me the hours that they're going to be there. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 19:34 They are going to be here from 10:00am to 3:00pm and we are taking appointments because we've got several institutions and different people that are wanting to make one-on-ones, which is great. I would call in and immediately t0 (615) 771-0020. Talk to myself or one of the staff to book a 30 minute timeframe with the guys. Because like I said, they're booking up fast and they have a couple outside things that people would like for them to come to, institutionalize. And you can get one on one and this is something that is free and money cannot buy the knowledge and the answers these guys can give you. John Haggard: 20:20 They're going to be talking about also the Yamaha Disclavier. Now what is a Yamaha Disklavier? Sherry Carlisle Smith: 20:26 A Disclavier is our high technology self playing piano. John Haggard: 20:31 All right? So people know that as a player piano. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 20:36 That a self playing what we call self playing is a little different than a player. People think of player, they think of roles and the old time roles and upright and the technology of years ago where you put a floppy disc in or you put a CD in. The technology now has gotten so great with Yamaha that we can actually, if you had bought a Disclavier maybe five generations ago, I can still update you to the latest firmware and technology. The Disclavier actually works with your Internet and your home internet system. So it will update itself. It will play 37 stations streaming radio of genres of music. So if you like Gershwin, Elton John, the neat thing about the radio stations is the streaming stations, the last four continuously change. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 21:32 So we have a monthly holiday station, maybe grammys. You know, the different award shows. So they have standard stations and then ones that you know, will alternate. But there's also along with that 199, or a hundred concerts per month that you can tune in live with your own television and your own Disclavier when they send you an announcement of what's coming up or it will go on demand for so many days that you can have a house party. And for instance, Elton had one not long ago. And Sarah McLaughlin had one and we had people having house parties and advertising and Elton was literally on their TV above the piano, playing their piano in real time. John Haggard: 22:23 Wow. now wait a minute, let's get that. So Elton John, if I had a Disclavier, would be playing my piano?! Is that what we're saying? In real time. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 22:32 That's what we're saying. John Haggard: 22:34 Now how cool is that! How cool is that! Sherry Carlisle Smith: 22:34 It's very cool. And you have so many different artists and it's not just concerts. They have they also have big, big competitions when they have the worldwide competitions of these classical players. The jazz, Monterrey Jazzfest, they've done that. There are so many neat things. Chick Corea did a thing on there one time. There's so many neat things that this will do. And I told someone the other day, well actually at an institution I said, you're only scratching the surface of what this monster piano and technology will do for you. John Haggard: 23:15 Alright, so now the Disclavier, the Yamaha Disclavier, if you look at that technology, which you have been talking about, obviously there are competitors out there in the market. Everybody wants to get in on the action. So what makes the Disklavier I guess different or maybe superior or it can do that others can't do. Tell me about that. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 23:35 I will tell you that. That is one thing that, and I have people come in all the time that want to buy a Yamaha and they want me to put a another player system on because maybe it was less money adding them together. Okay. What you are getting when you get a Disclavier is Yamaha in production. When I was in Japan, I saw this. It's either going to be a straight acoustic or it's going to be a Disklavier. So at birth, these mechanisms are on the piano. They're birthed on there. This technology, so if you put picked out just a regular grand and you wanted some kind of player put on it, that piano has to go to a shop. It's cut into and it changes the whole dynamics of that spruce wood and the ringing of that beautiful sand has been changed and altered. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 24:26 The worst thing I did in the 80s was take a Yamaha guitar. I wanted a pick up. I didn't buy it on the guitar, had them drill a hole in it. It was never the same. So I encourage people, yeah, I can do that for you… but unless you twist my arm, I'm not going to do that for you. Because of what you're getting in the latest technology. The Disklavier, your TV and radio subscription is only $199 a year… for everything. No one else on the market has that. John Haggard: 25:01 So for $199 a year, when Elton John has a house party and I have a Yamaha Disklavier at that event, he will play my piano live over the Internet. That's what you're saying? Sherry Carlisle Smith: 25:13 That's correct. John Haggard: 25:14 That's pretty cool! Sherry Carlisle Smith: 25:17 In fact, we did something really cool about two years after that. It took us two years to do it, but we went to the Metropolitan and we were doing at Miller, New York meets Nashville and a lot of New York entertainers were coming here. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 25:32 We took a group of girl singers and a piano player to the Metropolitan Room in Manhattan. And we literally did a national meets New York classic country and people in Miller Piano, 65 people that came to Miller saw the piano keys, move on time, watched us on the screen, heard the vocals participated and people anywhere that had a Disklavier and I didnt' know this until later, I think they flipped a switch. So other people watched in other places. I didn't know we were just going to do it between the two places. And I think it ended in a few other places. But yes, it's technology that… And Yamaha designed all this technology for learning. We kind of twisted it and made it a lot of fun, but they designed this to do long distance learning with teachers so that one teacher could be one place and have seven students anywhere in the world and could actually teach remotely if their student moved somewhere or they moved somewhere, could teach a lesson where the pianos moved, the keys moved on each end. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 26:42 She could say passage 4, say this is wrong. Let's Redo this. In fact, you can actually audition, I believe right now at Julliard with a Disklavier from your home. John Haggard: 26:54 You know, that's really neat because what if, let's say you had a favorite teacher in your hometown or the teacher leaves your hometown or you go to another hometown. What you're saying is virtually he or she could teach you on your piano from wherever they are. Am I right? Am I understanding that right? John Haggard: 27:11 That is correct. And that is on a teaching level, on a level that is on a musician or writers level, these instruments are also maybe compatible and we won't even get into that on this, this discussion. But writers, we used to go west coast meets east coast and they would take a bunch of writers from Nashville and fly them out to the west coast. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 27:37 And this was a costly thing and it was fun. And there is nothing about taking away from people being together. But with Yamaha technology, I can co-write with writers that have moved to different parts of the country and I can see them on the screen, talk to them, play something. They go, ummm, I don't like that. And they play something back co-writing and what people can do and the investment in this piano in the long run, it pays for itself 10 times over. John Haggard: 28:09 Yeah, it really is just so cool. Cause, I was going to ask you, hey that technology and everything sounds great and there may be somebody in the family who's like, well I like to listen but I don't know that I want to play. So I was going to ask you, what are the benefits of having, other than all the fun you're talking about and Elton John being able to play that piano in his house party, your piano right here in your house. What are the benefits of having a Disklavier in the home? Sherry Carlisle Smith: 28:34 In the home? First of all, you've got a regular piano, so if your daughter, your son wants to just play or you want to hear or someone comes in that plays, that's one way in the home it's utilized. The second way is the piano plays. And I have people that buy it that work at home that just want that piano music playing. I have business people who use the video and the audio radio streaming for parties they have in their home, children and learning. There are lessons and there are apps and applications now that are free on your, like I said, iPad Android, iPhone also there is a silent feature on our ST Model. So one big thing when when I had my children were little was and they would play on the piano, the acoustic I had at the time time and I'd hear that wrong note and I would say sit there 30 minutes and it was like pulling my teeth, and I'd hear a wrong note and I was in the kitchen and I go, oh no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 29:41 You know, so that's frustrating to the child. So what I tell people is let them learn technology. This is where the universities, the schools, the education is going, let them play the piano, but tell them to go play, not practice. Put the headphones in, play, anything you want, play with the technology. I don't care. Just record the piece that you're gonna play for your teacher. When you're done. Pull out the headphones, let mama hear it. And they stay way over an hour. They learn technology but the last 20 minutes they are really going at it. Cause Mom's going to hear when I pull these headphones out, John Haggard: 30:25 You know that makes a whole lot of sense because you know all children are different. Anyone who has more than one child or rarely two that are the same. And so there can be some shyness like you know, I don't want to do this because I'm gonna to play the wrong chords and mom's going to say no, that's not it. So they would actually stay engaged I think is what you're saying here Sherry Carlisle Smith: 30:43 It is. It is. And it's if I told you to go practice something that practices work, I teach an adult play by ear class, the Nashville number system and I have 16 students online and in the showroom. And I never say practice. I say go play. And I'll tell you another thing with any of these pianos, John. Never close the key fall board that goes over the keys. Yeah. Because when that child walks by, it might just be for two minutes, but if that lid is open and they see the keys, that's an open door that says, Hey John, come in and play for a little while. Come see me. If that fall board is down and they don't see the keys, nobody's home. Why don't you stop? John Haggard: 31:32 What great advise parents, if you're listening there, that fall board, leave it up. Cause there's the invitation that only it's like lights are on. Come on in. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 31:42 It's just a little dust. Dust it off. You know. John Haggard: 31:46 So I think you've already answered the question I had, which is why are universities and various institutions adding the Disclavier to their schools of higher learning? I mean, I think it's pretty obvious now based on what we've talked about. Sherry Carlisle Smith: 32:01 Yeah. They're adding, actually they're adding Disclavier or they're adding Silent Pianos and they are adding Trans-Acoustic pianos because they, and it was well said by one of the Deans here in our area, who purchased. He said our, our students that are wanting acoustic and the classical, they have that wonderful craftsmanship piano that Yamaha made and that acoustic form. The students coming in that are taking the recording or they're wanting to get into, you know, in the MIDI or the interface and stacking and layering. They're using the digital format of that piano, so that instead of buying two pianos, they paid for one piano and got two pianos. John Haggard: 32:49 Yeah, that is so cool. Now we're talking folks, it's the Yamaha High Technology Event. It will be at Miller Piano Friday, September 20th from 10am to 3pm. Sherry Carlisle Smith, the General Sales Manager. They are saying call now because you'd have for about a half hour of time spent each, not a whole lot of appointments available. So call now. So what's the number to call Sherry? Sherry Carlisle Smith: 33:14 It's (615) 771-0020. Anyone can help you that answers any of our Miller Piano family here. If you want to call and ask for me, that's great. My name is Sherry once again, but anyone can take a timeframe and write it down or leave your number with them and I'll be happy to call you back. John Haggard: 33:35 Okay, so now what, for those who are going to search on the Internet, the address, the exact address and what is Miller Piano next to across from around the corner from Sherry Carlisle Smith: 33:45 They want to go to https://millerps.com, of course is our website. You can find us on any form of social media, including youtube. And we are at 650 Frazier Drive, suite 150. The great landmark is we're right in between one of the greatest places to eat, which is Sperry's restaurant. And on the other side we have Bassett furniture. John Haggard: 34:08 Alright, eat play and sit. I guess. All three stores side by side. Well thanks Sherry. That's Sherry Carlisle Smith. Everybody. She is the General Sales Manager and Miller Piano. And remember the Yamaha High Technology Event coming one day, one day only to Miller Piano in Cool Springs. That'll be Friday, September 20 Sherry encourages you pick up the phone now and get an appointment because the two guys, who are going to be there from 10 to three, the Yamaha pros, the experts, only 10 to 3, so (615) 771-0020. By the way, there's a transcript of today's podcast right here on the website. As you see it, you can get quick reference to all the data that you need. Mark that date down. One more time. Friday, September 20 Miller Piano. Coolsprings I'm your host John Haggard and we will see you next time.

Frank Velasquez, Jr., ATC, CSCS, is the Director of Sports Performance at Allegheny Health Network (AHN).  AHN Sports Performance & Physical Therapy has locations at Cool Springs in Bethel Park (South Hills of Pittsburgh) and at the Wexford Health + … Continue reading →