Podcasts about Neil Rogers

Episode Summary In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim Melanson sits down with Neil Rogers, VP of Sales at Rogers Marketing and co-founder of Positive Activity. Neil shares how decades of working from home, a career rooted in hospitality and sales, and personal challenges shaped his practical approach to business and life. The conversation explores mindset, resilience, mentorship, and why consistent small actions matter more than big theories. Neil also introduces Positive Activity, a framework designed to help people build happiness, productivity, and stronger relationships through simple daily practices. Who is Neil Rogers? Neil Rogers is the VP of Sales at Rogers Marketing and the co-founder of Positive Activity. He is also the author of Bar Tips: Everything I Needed to Know in Sales I Learned Behind the Bar, a book inspired by lessons learned through hospitality, sales, and human connection. With over four decades of work-from-home experience, Neil blends real-world sales wisdom with mindset and personal development, helping professionals focus on fundamentals, relationships, and sustainable success. Connect with Neil Rogers Website: https://www.positiveactivity.net Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bar-Tips-Everything-Needed-Learned/dp/B0BZ1V85T1 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bar-tips-neil-rogers/1143235874 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neilrogerspositiveactivity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiveactivitytm/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@positiveactivity Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorneilrogers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-p-rogers-cas-68a4a22/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NeilRogersTips YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6C_rB34QvfPpZkB67fzkqQ Host Contact Details Website: https://workathomerockstar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkAtHomeRockStarPodcast X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/workathomestar In This Episode 00:00 — Introduction and Neil's 40-Year Work-From-Home Journey 00:51 — Story of Success: Turning Personal Challenges into Purpose 08:17 — Lessons from Failure: A Costly Business Mistake and Recovery 18:13 — Practice Makes Progress: Process, Consistency, and Sales Fundamentals 22:30 — Kids, Technology, and the Importance of Real Conversations 23:48 — Mentorship vs Coaching and Learning the Fundamentals 25:35 — Success Is Built on the Little Things 26:56 — Keeping Promises and Doing What You Say You'll Do 32:12 — Positive Activity, Happiness, and Daily Habits 35:09 — Music, Practice, and Creative Discipline 37:31 — Favorite Rock Star and Musical Influences 41:47 — Final Thoughts and Where to Learn More

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Poll Question: if my doctor told me I had 30 days left to live I would...New bit: Ain't no fart sounds anymore... played many times! baby gets a gun permit! New question: The day Neil croaks, my reaction will be...

Hank/Neil crossover: Talk about Boog, DeFo, Joe Rose and other competition. Neil reads memo from Beasley's to employees. POLL: Who is or was the most type-cast actor or actress ever? Neil reads Barry Jackson article about Boog turning down the Marlins' job and going to 790.

POLL: Who is or was the biggest drooling yahoo of them all?

school lunches, Jessie Ventura interview, overcrowded schools

Hockey Talk - The Panthers have been mediocre at best / Neil can't wait to get away from Buddy Bud Paxson / The company is drowning because Paxson doesn't know what he's doing / Nothing is working right around the station and Neil thinks the Paxson people need psychiatric help / Neil just wants to come in and do a show each day until he escapes WIOD / Caller complains that the show is turning into a sports show / Nobody was shocked or cared when Ellen came out because her show blows / People in bigger markets don't care about who is gay or straight on TV

Here we are at the end of another year. I won't pretend it was wonderful....part of it was downright horrible to be honest. Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut, two things made me happy – the kindness of some people and wonderful music. Love That Album is all about the music. Welcome to episode 190 of Love That Album. As long time listeners will know, at the end of most years, I like to reach out to some of my music loving and musically articulate friends to chat about what music excited them that year. The emphasis is on music discovery – some of it may be have been released but some of it may be 50 years old. As long as it's new for my guests, that's all that matters. I now present for you the 2025 edition of this tradition. Joining me for this year's discussion are: - Shane Pacey. Shane is part of the LTA furniture at this stage. Discussing music with him is always a treat. He's the front man for both the Bondi Cigars and the Shane Pacey Trio. He's a great musician, sure, but he's a passionate advocate for music history and a great raconteur in that regard. Check out his music at either https://shanepaceytriomusic.bandcamp.com/ or https://bondicigars.com/ - Farmer John (aka John Couture). Farmer John is the host of the superb Vinyl Relics podcast dedicated to the history of (mostly) obscure bands from the late 60s / early 70s rock era. He discusses albums with musicians who didn't always get their day in the sun but should have. Psychedelia, hard rock, pop and folk are his passions. He's also a guitarist and songwriter for a great band called Newport Electric. Get Vinyl Relics wherever you get podcasts, and find his music at https://www.newportelectricmusic.com/ - Brian Nankervis. In Australia, Brian needs no introduction....but for the rest of you, Brian is most famous for being the co host (with Julia Zemiro of Rockwiz) – previously a TV program (which yours truly had 15 minutes of infamy on), now a live touring show. Brian is indeed a rock music brain. He also hosts a weekly show on the ABC in Melbourne with Jacinta Parsons, The Friday Revue. - Jeff Jenkins. Jeff is a music journalist and has been writing a weekly column called Howzat for many many years, as well as writing books about Molly Meldrum and Skyhooks. He also is a regular guest on RRR's The Australian Mood with Neil Rogers. JJ was also the very first guest to be a part of LTA 14 and a half years ago, back when most people didn't even know what a podcast was. You can read his articles at http://www.livinginthelandofoz.com/howzat.html I'm truly grateful for these marvellous musical folk for giving me their time and great conversations. In the off chance you were interested in what some of my favourite discoveries were this year, I have recorded solo segments I play in between my chats with my guests giving 3 albums that gave me pleasure this year – there were many more, but I didn't want this to be a 10 hour show. If you've listened to an episode this year or sent me a correspondence or posted in the Facebook group to have music discussions or recommended LTA or See Hear Podcast to your friends or have been a guest on the show, I offer my gratitude to you. If you've been enjoying the show, please consider giving us a favourable review on whatever podcast platform you listen on and let your friends know that our show exists. If you don't enjoy the show, tell your adversaries to tune in. We don't care who listens..... Love That Album is proudly part of the Pantheon Network of music podcasts. Check out all the other wonderful shows at http://pantheonpodcasts.com You can send me feedback at rrrkitchen@yahoo.com.au (written or mp3 voicemail) or join the Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/lovethatalbum You can download the show by searching for Love That Album on whatever podcast app you favour (except Spotify). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here we are at the end of another year. I won't pretend it was wonderful....part of it was downright horrible to be honest. Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut, two things made me happy – the kindness of some people and wonderful music. Love That Album is all about the music. Welcome to episode 190 of Love That Album. As long time listeners will know, at the end of most years, I like to reach out to some of my music loving and musically articulate friends to chat about what music excited them that year. The emphasis is on music discovery – some of it may be have been released but some of it may be 50 years old. As long as it's new for my guests, that's all that matters. I now present for you the 2025 edition of this tradition. Joining me for this year's discussion are: - Shane Pacey. Shane is part of the LTA furniture at this stage. Discussing music with him is always a treat. He's the front man for both the Bondi Cigars and the Shane Pacey Trio. He's a great musician, sure, but he's a passionate advocate for music history and a great raconteur in that regard. Check out his music at either https://shanepaceytriomusic.bandcamp.com/ or https://bondicigars.com/ - Farmer John (aka John Couture). Farmer John is the host of the superb Vinyl Relics podcast dedicated to the history of (mostly) obscure bands from the late 60s / early 70s rock era. He discusses albums with musicians who didn't always get their day in the sun but should have. Psychedelia, hard rock, pop and folk are his passions. He's also a guitarist and songwriter for a great band called Newport Electric. Get Vinyl Relics wherever you get podcasts, and find his music at https://www.newportelectricmusic.com/ - Brian Nankervis. In Australia, Brian needs no introduction....but for the rest of you, Brian is most famous for being the co host (with Julia Zemiro of Rockwiz) – previously a TV program (which yours truly had 15 minutes of infamy on), now a live touring show. Brian is indeed a rock music brain. He also hosts a weekly show on the ABC in Melbourne with Jacinta Parsons, The Friday Revue. - Jeff Jenkins. Jeff is a music journalist and has been writing a weekly column called Howzat for many many years, as well as writing books about Molly Meldrum and Skyhooks. He also is a regular guest on RRR's The Australian Mood with Neil Rogers. JJ was also the very first guest to be a part of LTA 14 and a half years ago, back when most people didn't even know what a podcast was. You can read his articles at http://www.livinginthelandofoz.com/howzat.html I'm truly grateful for these marvelous musical folk for giving me their time and great conversations. In the off chance you were interested in what some of my favourite discoveries were this year, I have recorded solo segments I play in between my chats with my guests giving 3 albums that gave me pleasure this year – there were many more, but I didn't want this to be a 10 hour show. If you've listened to an episode this year or sent me a correspondence or posted in the Facebook group to have music discussions or recommended LTA or See Hear Podcast to your friends or have been a guest on the show, I offer my gratitude to you. If you've been enjoying the show, please consider giving us a favourable review on whatever podcast platform you listen on and let your friends know that our show exists. If you don't enjoy the show, tell your adversaries to tune in. We don't care who listens..... Love That Album is proudly part of the Pantheon Network of music podcasts. Check out all the other wonderful shows at http://pantheonpodcasts.com You can send me feedback at rrrkitchen@yahoo.com.au (written or mp3 voicemail) or join the Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/lovethatalbum You can download the show by searching for Love That Album on whatever podcast app you favour (except Spotify). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I would listen to QAM more if...poll

Johnny Carson died over the weekend. POLL: Who best fits this description: Someone who became more popular after death?

kids at lunch hour, hockey tickets, should police have shot suspect?

Neil Rogers is leaving WIOD, and will be on WQAM. Many, many carts are gone because of Roy. Sonny Fox calls, he is still looking for a job. It is All Requests Friday, including Phil Hendrie interviewing Larry King. A Tom Jicha spy report, rumors about Neil on Channel 4, and the Cox gang drops by.

POLL: What historical event do you least believe could have happened? Ratings come out late in the show.

More OJ fallout, Ratings, working at WQAM, admiring OJ

The Rat Man at the hockey arena. Nude male model, microphone problems, Michael Mayo, dog training, Cops working with scalpers

Neils fired up Today!! Rick Shaw calls in on his last Day on the air. Rick Shaw retires after 50 Years on the radio. Neil gets a sexual proposition text for money from his pal *****. Whats the source for most of your porn...poll

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Neil/Ferrall crossover. POLL: What person does this best describe: someone who used to be great but is now a piece of crap? Neil reads Michael Mayo article

OJ at golf tournament, Hendrie & Supertalk, working at WQAM, Virgin Mary art

Neil/Ferrall crossover. Bill Kamal arrested for DUI in Fort Lauderdale. Democrat debate tonight. POLL: Which of these are you least interested in?

Happy birthday Neil. He plays the audio from a CBC show The Fifth Estate titled "Conspiracy Theories" about Osama bin Laden, and the Bush family. Then he reads from Michael Moore's "Dude, Where's My Country?". Neil is not taking calls today as a gift to himself. It's Wednesday so the last hour is all bits.

Rick Shaw Tribute. Which TV Mom would you prefer to have as your own...poll

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POLL: What's your biggest beef with Neil?

Hendrie announcement, 1700 AM, Krispy Kreme, Andy in Hollywood, OJ at golf tournament

Neil's Advice: Don't Be a Yenta / Hockey Talk / Neil Goes to the Doctor / TV Shills / Dustin Hoffman is Not Dead / Old People (Lots and Lots of Hockey Talk on this Show)

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Neil/Ferrall crossover. Diet talk. Ratings talk. Miami Herald poll about Marlins stadium. POLL: What song is so annoying you never want to hear it again?

Hank & John Henry, government vs tobacco, jim phelps, puerto rico, Hillary

Be honest, are you an online music pirate...poll. I'm the owner of an over active....poll

Neil, and Jorge are poll building today. They still can't figure out an on air schedule. Jim Mandich has to decide between staying at WQAM, or moving to WAXY (ESPN Radio). For now Mandich is on 2-4, and Howard David is on 4-7. Neil picked out the Behind the Beaded Curtain woman today. He reads "Who's Gay, ane Who's Not?" from the National Enquirer.

John Henry new stadium, frats, little sister

Neil gets a call from Phil Hendrie. They talk about WIOD and KFI.

More bad ratings talk. The new Spiderman movie. What's the best thing Italy has given to the World...poll

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Neil/Ferrall crossover: Marlins WS parades in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. First POLL: Who should be the Dolphins starting QB? Rod Roddy died. Boog calls in from the parade and Neil hangs up on him. The Big O calls in later to correct Neil's Spanish. Boog calls again on the Bat Line

frats hazing, run naked on the beach call

Welcome to the brand new state of the art Paxson studios / A little bit of sports talk / Neil rips Bob Green and reminisces about the mold and the mung in the old studios / Neil wonders about people who pay to go to sporting events and then leave early during close games / On WQAM they talked Hurricanes football instead of discussing the Panthers game because they just don't know hockey over there / Neil speculates that some of the refs don't like the Panthers because they are an upstart team that has been very successful / Some more hockey talk which transitions into a little bit of food talk

Neil likes this morning's Ron & Ron, especially Paul O. Phil Latzman. Talks about Karen K hosting Passion Phones and dating Walter Sabo.

Neil and Jorge are working on Thanksgiving Day. They are joined by Adam, and Joey. Lots of bits, and who will feed them today?

Short show due to Marlins game.

Jim Mandich agrees to return to QAM. I'm the owner of an over active....poll / Day 2

POLL: Who should pay for a new stadium for the Marlins?

Ratings come in, and they are not good. Dave Johnson calls in to discuss the Derby. My spouse, girlfriend, or boyfriend is...poll

Neil/Ferrall crossover: Marlins won the World Series! Neil is back from vacation. Ratings came out while he was in Europe. First POLL: What's your take on a new stadium for the Marlins? 2nd POLL: How much did the World Series win by the Marlins impact your interest in the team?

Yom Kipper, hazing

Neil Rogers bids a farewell to the old WIOD building on the 79th St. Causeway. Tomorrow they will be in a new Paxson studio, and have new phone numbers too. Neil has a guest in the studio for a change, Steven Bauer of Scarface and ¿Qué Pasa, USA? fame. Rimer, and Dox Cox on the phone, and WVIC was fined for the Jaz MaKay's show.

Mandich signed a new deal. POLL: Another than Neil, who is your favorite gay celebrity, personality, etc?