Podcast appearances and mentions of scott houston

In this special video episode, host Scott Houston interviews the TML Risk Pool's mascot – Risky the Armadillo! In this super-fun conversation, you'll hear about how Risky came to be, how he got his name, and how he plans to help spread the word about the Pool's coverages, programs, and benefits for local governments. Watch the YouTube video version to see Risky in person!   Further Information Risky the Armadillo's Risk Management Minute #1 – Risky's Cyber Save! Risky the Armadillo's Risk Management Minute #2 – Stay R.O.A.D. Ready!  

In this STP episode, host Scott Houston interviews Texas A&M Forest Service Wildfire Prevention Specialist Heather Gonzales about state wildfire education and prevention resources available to local government officials. He also visits with Borger City Manager Garrett Spradling about the city's mitigation program, which likely prevented wholesale destruction from the Windy Deuce fire in 2024.   Is your city or other local government prepared? Listen in to find out.  STP episodes are short and informative, with short being the key – most episodes are less than 15 minutes. Check one out today on the Pool's website or your favorite podcast app!Contact your host, Scott Houston (Risk Pool Intergovernmental Relations Manager) at 512-791-4158 or scott.houston@tmlirp.org with comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes.

First responders operate in a difficult environment. In fact, most civilians have no idea the stressors of their daily work. One thing has become clear: These important jobs can quickly take a toll on the mental health of a city's police, fire, EMS, animal control, and code enforcement personnel. How can city officials ensure that first responders have the resources they need to stay healthy? The first step is to understand what they go through. The next is to provide them with tools to deal with it.  The Texas Police Chiefs Association's Officer Safety Committee and the TML Risk Pool created two such tools, which are our Resilience Strategies for First Responders and Moving Right of Bang: Critical Incident Early Intervention Strategies Workshops. Both are provided under the banner of TPCA's VINCIBLE training program.   Rick Randall is the primary trainer for the workshops, which emphasize survival strategies for a healthy public safety career and a long and enjoyable retirement. Rick, a retired Austin senior police chaplain and trainer who became an expert over the course of his career, is CEO of the Randall Group 911. In this STP episode, host Scott Houston visits with Rick about the specifics of first responder mental health and ways city management can support them. Further InformationTML Risk Pool Training Calendar (look for Resilience Strategies for first Responders and Moving Right of Bang: Critical Incident Early Intervention Strategies)Texas Police Chiefs Association VINCIBLE Training Program

This year marks the 21st annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages every American to take steps to “Secure Our World.”  In this episode, host Scott Houston – and the Risk Pool's Cyber Squad – discuss ways to help you avoid being the victim of a cyberattack. The squad consists of Cyber Risk Services Manager Ryan Burns and Senior Cybersecurity Advisor Mike Bell. Ryan and Mike are an experienced team that offers Pool Members no-cost preventative services like: (1) cybersecurity best practices; (2) information security policy review/development; (3) incident response plan review; and much more.  The Cyber Squad's YouTube Video Log provides up-to-date information you need to know. We'll drop a new vlog each week of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, starting with “The Current Cybersecurity Threat Landscape” on October 1.  Is your world secure? Find out now by scheduling an on-site or virtual Cyber Squad visit today through your Risk Management Advisor, by calling 512-491-2300, or by emailing cybersquad@tmlirp.org.  Further InformationTML Risk Pool's Cyber Squad YouTube Channel (Video Logs)CISA Cybersecurity Awareness Month WebpageTML Risk Pool's Cyber Liability WebpageTML Risk Pool's Cyber Squad Information Sheet

In this episode, host Scott Houston – and guest TML General Counsel Bill Longley – explain H.B. 471 (effective September 1, 2023) and TML Risk Pool coverage designed to assist Members with compliance costs. The bill enacted a new state law (Local Government Code Chapter 177A) that requires a city (and any other political subdivision) to provide a firefighter, police officer, or emergency medical services employee a leave of absence for an illness or injury related to their line of duty. The leave is with “full pay” for a period “commensurate with the nature of the line of duty illness or injury,” up to at least one year. The complex bill also requires a city to provide additional benefits, including a light-duty return to work option.  The benefit required by the bill appears to be offset by indemnity benefits provided by the city's workers' compensation benefits. In other words, the bill doesn't seem to require a city to pay a first responder's full salary in addition to workers' compensation income benefits. It presumably requires only that the city make up the differential or “gap” between workers' compensation benefits and the first responders' “full pay.” Beginning October 1, 2024, the TML Risk Pool will provide a line of coverage that can assist Members with some of the costs to offset the pay gap. More specifically, a Pool Member with Workers' Compensation and General Liability Coverage can elect to purchase the “Reimbursement of First Responder Injury/Illness Leave Supplemental Income Gap Expenses” Endorsement.  The Endorsement is designed to help a Member offset some of the “gap” using a pre-set formula based on workers' compensation benefit calculations. To emphasize, the payment is to the Member entity, not the individual first responder. Depending on a first responder's pay, how a city implements H.B. 471, and other factors, the endorsement may not fully cover the “gap” between a first responder's workers' compensation benefit and their “full pay.”Further InformationTML Risk Pool's H.B. 471 FAQTexas Local Government Code Chapter 177A: Illness or Injury Leave of Absence for Firefighters, Police Officers, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel of Political SubdivisionHouse Bill 471 (2023)

Scott Houston's Bio: The way piano is usually taught involves practicing endless scales and etudes, memorizing complicated notation, and focusing on classical music—not to mention the challenge of finding a teacher near you. It's no wonder most folks who take traditional piano lessons either lose interest or become a good sight reader rather than a good player. It's a shame because there's actually an alternative chord-based method that makes piano one of the easiest and most freeing instruments to learn to play! With this method, new and more experienced players alike use lead sheets (simplified sheet music with letters) to learn the chords and melody of familiar tunes by actually playing them. I didn't invent this method. Heck, I'm not even one of the first people to teach it! But I am the most passionate about using it to help people play recreationally at any age. Throughout my chord-based courses, I focus on popular modern music and break down songs into small exercises, allowing students to quickly build their musical ear and fine motor skills without any notation knowledge. I believe that it's never too late to learn or loosen up your playing, which is why Piano in a Flash can be taken at any experience level, at any speed, all in a flexible online setting built just for adult learners. Connect with Scott Houston: Website: www.pianoinaflash.com  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-the-piano-guy-houston Twitter: https://twitter.com/pianoguyscott   Connect with Host Terry Lohrbeer: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2658545911065461/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrylohrbeer/ Instagram: kickassboomers Twitter: @kickassboomers   Connect to Premiere Podcast Pros for podcast editing: premierepodcastpros@gmail.com

Scott Houston's Bio: The way piano is usually taught involves practicing endless scales and etudes, memorizing complicated notation, and focusing on classical music—not to mention the challenge of finding a teacher near you. It's no wonder most folks who take traditional piano lessons either lose interest or become a good sight reader rather than a good player. It's a shame because there's actually an alternative chord-based method that makes piano one of the easiest and most freeing instruments to learn to play! With this method, new and more experienced players alike use lead sheets (simplified sheet music with letters) to learn the chords and melody of familiar tunes by actually playing them. I didn't invent this method. Heck, I'm not even one of the first people to teach it! But I am the most passionate about using it to help people play recreationally at any age. Throughout my chord-based courses, I focus on popular modern music and break down songs into small exercises, allowing students to quickly build their musical ear and fine motor skills without any notation knowledge. I believe that it's never too late to learn or loosen up your playing, which is why Piano in a Flash can be taken at any experience level, at any speed, all in a flexible online setting built just for adult learners. Connect with Scott Houston: Website: www.pianoinaflash.com  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-the-piano-guy-houston Twitter: https://twitter.com/pianoguyscott   Connect with Host Terry Lohrbeer: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2658545911065461/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrylohrbeer/ Instagram: kickassboomers Twitter: @kickassboomers   Connect to Premiere Podcast Pros for podcast editing: premierepodcastpros@gmail.com

Scott Houston is a long running member of the Houston, TX noise scene, known for his solo projects RESPIRATOR, MY BLOOD, and S.P.I.T., as well as his involvement in THRESHOLD OF SLEEP and BLACK LEATHER JESUS and the Deadline Recordings roster. Opening track: "Burst" by RESPIRATOR (Originally released on Burst in 2010, reissued by WCN in 2018)Contact the artist at: houstons626 xATx gmail xDOTx com Thanks for checking out White Centipede Noise Podcast! New episodes air weekly, premiering Mondays at 18:00 CETSupport the show

Ryan Bultemeier and Scott Houston speak with Nelson and Brian about the Getting Miles Club they established.

Hosted by Ryan Smith Part 1: Scott Houston, Assistant Track Coach at High Point University joins the show. Scott discusses how he fell in love with pole vaulting, his career at NW Guilford, his professional career and more! Part 2: Kierston Deal, Senior Softball Player at East Forsyth joins the show: Kierston talks about her love for softball, why playing a variety of sports in high school has made her a better athlete, committing to the University of Oklahoma and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tobacco-road-sports-radio/support

This week on Melodics - we dive deep into the dark, melodic, beautiful, and powerful tracks across house & techno with your host Raskal. This week we have a Live Guest Mix from Scott Houston (ATL). Listen on Soundcloud, Mixcloud, Youtube, Google & Apple
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She's one of only two Australian women to appear at six Olympic Games, and although she hasn't won an Olympic medal Jian Fang Lay leaves an indelible mark on the sport in her adopted country. Her former doubles partner and Australian team manager Scott Houston spills the beans on how she's been able to maintain he rplace at the top level for 20 years.

In this episode Karthik interviews Scott Houston is the Chief Executive officer of Table Tennis Australia. Scott is a man of versatile talents with more passion towards the sport - Table Tennis. Also, he is even more passionate about growing the sport in Australia by regarding the experience from the past players, quenching the thirst of the current players and upbringing the new players from the grass roots. Some explored areas in this session TT player to Scott CEO of TT Australia –Scott's journeyCEO's day a preview Covid workarounds from TT Australia – like operations, coaching, tournamentsChallenges you faced and how you overcameWhat is your current Marathon that you are conquering at this momentScott's transition from TT player to a full-time office job Advice for the upcoming athletes – generic and specific to TTCareer advice for the upcoming professionals in the sports industryPathway to kids TT as a hobby Business owners can collaborate with TT Australia and the benefitsKey message/request Related links https://www.tabletennis.org.au/Table tennis for kids - https://www.spinneroos.com.au/home/Scott Houston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-houston-bbus-mba-gaicd-25055846/?originalSubdomain=auEmail -  ceo@tabletennis.org.auSubscribe this podcast series to keep yourself up to date.Share this with your family, friends, colleagues, and lets this be a conversation starter. “Enjoy the moment and dreams would come true “#What_Is_Your_Marathon_podcast

UC Today’s Tom Wright hosts Scott Houston, Field Sales Engineer, EPOS.

There are so many different forms of dance out there. On today’s episode special guest Scott Houston will introduce different modalities of dance that will help raise your vibration. Tune in to learn more about how you can start incorporating consciousness movement into your daily life and how these different dance styles can be healing to your mind, body and soul. Please subscribe, rate, review and share this podcast! For more information provided in today’s episode, click the links below. Thank you so much for tuning in. LinksLeave me a review at: WakeUpAndRainbow.comBusiness Inquiries & Collaborations: info@wakeuprainbow.comConnect with me on Instagram: @WakeUpAndRainbowPodcastFollow me on Facebook: Wake Up And RainbowProduct Recommendations : ProductsUnicorn Shout Outs: Brock ScottSpecial Guest: Scott Houston's Website

This week on Melodics - we dive deep into the dark, melodic, beautiful, and powerful tracks across house & techno with your host Raskal. This week our 2nd Hour Guest Mix comes from Scott Houston (ATL)   Listen on Soundcloud, Mixcloud, Youtube, Google & Applehttps://fanlink.to/Melodics193   Please give me a Follow on your ChoiceFirst Hour Tracks from:  Buraq, Clavis, Blondish, Frankey, Monødry, Timo Maas, RottleR, Tiefschwarz (Official), Sane Vigor, Madben, KCPK, Nick Muir, Mike Rish, Steve Parry DJ, Prove Them Wrong, Groovetique, MOSHIC   As Always you can follow me everywherehttps://biglink.to/raskalsound

In this Episode, we talk Ekits and Acoustic kits

Table Tennis Australia CEO, Scott Houston discusses the growth of table tennis, how their elite players have trained through the shutdown, and planning for the return to sport. Host Ben Hook learns about the entry level program, Spineroos and the exciting table tennis ball machines!

Hanging out with Scott Houston talking drums and stuff Scott Fugate Drumhustle@gmail.com

Piano In A Flash, Scott Houston, FounderNo matter how they are designed, people still want to play pianos. And today in 2020, learning to play is easier than you might think. Check out 6X Emmy Winner Scott “The Piano Guy” Houston is just waiting to show you a few cool things. So what's stopping you? Come on, the kids are grown, career is done and it's YOUR time now. It's YOUR turn to play! With Piano in a Flash, you can…Practice at your own paceLearn from the comfort of your homePlay tunes you know and loveHave fun playing for friends and familyFinally be able to call yourself a piano playerLinks:The Piano Guy BlogAbout Us – ScottHouston.comLead sheet – WikipediaFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

We've got Scott Houston & Kortney Ross in studio to find out what pole vaulters are thinking at every moment of their jump, what it's like to travel with poles and their thoughts on being friends and travel companions with their top rivals.

In this episode, we sit down with Scott Houston, founder of Piano in a Flash. You can learn more about Piano in a Flash here: https://www.pianoinaflash.com/

Branko Miric sits down with Joe Oliveri and recaps the thrilling USA's Championship weekend. They go over Katie Nageotte's amazing day and victory as well as Scott Houston's win as well. There is also a coaching tip covered at the end of the episode as well.

From the Mall Vault in Scranton, PA, Branko talks to Scott, Jill, and Mike about the pros and cons of collegiate pole vault as well as the level of competition at vault-exclusive meets.

Scott Houston is an ex-SAS soldier turned award-winning business owner. Once he jumped out of a plane only to find his parachute wouldn't (in fact didn't) open! In this chat we talk about how he turned that into a business lesson plus four other lessons that he has learned from the SAS that we can all apply to grow a better business. We cover plenty of ground in this chat including: 5 lessons that Scott has learnt from his time in the SAS that we can all apply to grow a better business. Leadership and why 'shooting Bambi' is critical for business success I share another low cost marketing idea for you to implement immediately in our new segment lovingly called What Have You Got To Lose? And we revisit a past episode in which I spoke to high-flying corporate couple turned cold pressed juice entrepreneurs Nat and Steve. Plus plenty more  EPISODE TIMELINE   00:00  Love for Cornerstone Business Solutions & WebCentral 00:58   Teaser 01:35  Welcome & overview 04:05  Today's guest introduction - Scott Houston of Executive Risk Solutions 05:40  Interview withScott Houston of Executive Risk Solutions 45:15 Insights into Cornerstone Business Solutions & WebCentral 47:30  My Top 3 Attention Grabbers from my chat withScott Houston of Executive Risk Solutions 49:17  What Have You Got To Lose? 53:50  Wrap-up and an insight into both a past guest & next week's guest  MY TOP 3 MARKETING ATTENTION GRABBERS   Jump and enjoy the ride. Apply this mindset to your marketing. Try new things and have some fun with it. That's what What Have You Got To Lose? is all about. Shoot the Bambis. How is that for tough soldier talk!? Whilst it might sound a little harsh I think the key point is to move those employees that are getting in the way of growing your business. That may just mean giving them different responsibilities; not necessarily getting rid of them altogether. Scott felt as the he was 'Out of his depth'. How reassuring is it to hear that GI Joe was out of his depth?! That makes us mere mortals feel a little more normal, right?RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED   Executive Risk Solutions Official Website Simon Sinek's OTHER Ted talk: Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe  What Have You Got To Lose? - How to tell your brand story  EPISODE SPONSORS   WebCentral - Exclusive listener offers Get your online marketing sorted with these exclusive listener offers. Cornerstone Business Solutions Reduce your wages bill by up to 75%  OVER TO YOU …   What was your biggest marketing learning or ah-ha moment from this episode? Leave your comment below. My guest and I respond to each and every comment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcasting: The more research I did, the more I realized how podcasting could serve as a wonderful tool to build authenticity. After watching a webinar on Podcaster’s Paradise, I pulled out my credit card and paid $1,000 to enroll in the podcasting course. Through that course, I learned everything I needed to launch Earning Freedom, which would become my new podcast. I purchased microphones and software to get started. Then I retained Scott Houston, an audio engineer to set up my podcasting studio. I retained Brent Boates, a graphic designer to create my logos. I retained Zach Swinehart to redesign MichaelSantos.com so it could more easily accommodate podcasts. And on March 15, 2015, I launched the Earning Freedom podcast on iTunes. When I began Earning Freedom, I envisioned the podcast as part of my overall strategy to create digital products and services. I set a goal of creating new content for an ongoing show that would follow a coherent structure. Each episode would last roughly 30 minutes and adhere to one of three formats: I would share strategies that I learned from masterminds who taught me how to overcome struggle. I would interview formerly incarcerated individuals who emerged successfully, and they would discuss how their adjustments inside contributed to their successful transition into society. I would interview business and community leaders, asking them about strategies they used to build successful organizations—and also asking them to offer guidance for people who lived in struggle. What steps could they take to transition into lives of relevance, meaning, and contribution? I considered the podcast as another seed that I would plant to grow my garden of resources, and it would become part of the Earning Freedom mastermind course. If I nurtured this seed every day, the investment of time, energy, and resources would add value to society. People would see how they could use the same strategies that empowered people through prison to achieve a higher potential in their lives. Regardless of what struggles or challenges they faced, strategies would always exist to build and grow and create value. Through Earning Freedom, I would strive to inspire people. If I succeeded, a revenue stream would follow. I especially liked that the Earning Freedom podcast would allow me to transmit ideas around the world, providing inspiration and actionable lessons that anyone could use to enhance prospects for success. I used an Adobe software program to convert each recording into an MP3 format. Then I would write show notes and social media messages to promote the podcast. I subscribed to Libsyn, an easily accessible Internet cloud-based platform to host the podcast. From Libsyn, I created an automated feed that loaded each new episode of Earning Freedom into iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and other podcasting hosting services. By creating this production process, I could begin building a library of inspiring content with actionable messages. After launching, the show rose to reach number two in Apple’s “New and Noteworthy” in the self-help category. As a consequence of the publicity, more people reached out to hire me for ghostwriting services and to assist their preparations for a successful journey through prison. Although I could supplement my income by providing consulting or writing services, I didn’t want to divert too much attention to one-on-one projects. Creating a business around digital products remained the focus, and I intended to use the Earning Freedom podcast as an integral component of the strategy. By the end of 2015, I recorded more than 200 episodes, featuring guests from every sector of society. Several guests described their transformation while in prison. They spoke about how their adjustment patterns led to awesome opportunities upon release. Some guests spoke about going into prison with histories of violence and substance abuse. Their transformation inside led to their becoming college graduates. The show featured formerly incarcerated individuals who emerged to become practicing lawyers, authors, and entrepreneurs. The Earning Freedom podcast also featured interviews with high profile community leaders. Without a staff to assist me, I needed to organize the process. Since every episode was a digital file, stored on an Internet server, I created a system that would make it easier for others to assist me with the production process. Even my mother, who is in her mid-70s, played a role in helping to build the Earning Freedom program. Each day she would log into different web-based programs like Google, Hootsuite, and Twitter to bring more attention to the program. As a consequence of that work, I found more guests who would tell their inspiring stories. For example, I once sent random Twitter messages to community leaders looking for guests. I received a reply from Lou Cirne, the Chief Executive Officer of New Relic. New Relic is a multi-billion dollar company that trades on the New York Stock Exchange. While interviewing Lou in his office, he told me what he would expect from a formerly incarcerated individual who wanted to transition into the job market. The Earning Freedom podcast also featured interviews with Dan Caldwell, the founder of TapouT, the legendary clothing company catering to the growing market for mixed-martial arts. I interviewed best-selling author Michael Port. And I interviewed Johnny Lee Dumas, host of the top-rated podcast Entrepreneur on Fire. What do all of those guests have in common? Each of them helped me communicate a message that I learned from other masterminds. Namely: it’s never too early, and it’s never too late to begin sowing seeds for a better life. Their stories show that if we choose to live in the world as it exists, rather than as we wish it would be, we can create pathways that lead us to success. That strategy of deliberateness worked for the many formerly incarcerated people I feature on the Earning Freedom podcast. The strategy worked for formerly incarcerated individuals who emerged successfully. The strategy worked for business and community leaders I interviewed. And the strategy continues to work for me. I’m convinced a strategy of deliberateness will work for anyone who chooses to lead a values-based, goal-oriented life.   Selling Earning Freedom: After recording a sufficient number of episodes, and writing a lesson plan that facilitators could use to teach the course, I began to distribute the Earning Freedom program. Mike Tausek worked with his team to introduce the program to men in Maine’s high-security prison. After completing the course, Mike sent me several testimonials from the men inside. Last week Diane said that on the first day of class (because I was mad) I couldn’t get hot water for my coffee. She said I gave an attitude (which I did). I was going to be in trouble. … In the past I would’ve just “F” this class and went back to my room. But I didn’t because I am trying to change. These classes have really helped me grow. I want to say Thank You to Michael Santos Diane and Deputy Warden Tausik for this great opportunity to teach myself and others. It can be done. It’s not about what you did yesterday. It’s about what you’re going to do today and with the rest of your life. I want to thank myself for actually gritting my teeth and just baring it that day. My last self would’ve just quit and wouldn’t have been rewarded through this Mastermind course. It has been a significant part of changing my thoughts. I’d like to say thanks and congratulations to all of my “peers” for giving this group a chance and sticking together through this great process. Again, thanks for the opportunity. It really has influenced me in a way that nothing else has. Sincerely, Eric Lauderhill Eric’s testimonial convinced me that through digital programs like Earning Freedom, more people would find hope they needed to overcome struggle and prepare for success. My challenge was finding more purchase orders, as I would need a revenue stream to build a sustainable business.

Podcasting: The more research I did, the more I realized how podcasting could serve as a wonderful tool to build authenticity. After watching a webinar on Podcaster’s Paradise, I pulled out my credit card and paid $1,000 to enroll in the podcasting course. Through that course, I learned everything I needed to launch Earning Freedom, which would become my new podcast. I purchased microphones and software to get started. Then I retained Scott Houston, an audio engineer to set up my podcasting studio. I retained Brent Boates, a graphic designer to create my logos. I retained Zach Swinehart to redesign MichaelSantos.com so it could more easily accommodate podcasts. And on March 15, 2015, I launched the Earning Freedom podcast on iTunes.   When I began Earning Freedom, I envisioned the podcast as part of my overall strategy to create digital products and services. I set a goal of creating new content for an ongoing show that would follow a coherent structure. Each episode would last roughly 30 minutes and adhere to one of three formats:   I would share strategies that I learned from masterminds who taught me how to overcome struggle. I would interview formerly incarcerated individuals who emerged successfully, and they would discuss how their adjustments inside contributed to their successful transition into society. I would interview business and community leaders, asking them about strategies they used to build successful organizations—and also asking them to offer guidance for people who lived in struggle. What steps could they take to transition into lives of relevance, meaning, and contribution?   I considered the podcast as another seed that I would plant to grow my garden of resources, and it would become part of the Earning Freedom mastermind course. If I nurtured this seed every day, the investment of time, energy, and resources would add value to society. People would see how they could use the same strategies that empowered people through prison to achieve a higher potential in their lives. Regardless of what struggles or challenges they faced, strategies would always exist to build and grow and create value. Through Earning Freedom, I would strive to inspire people. If I succeeded, a revenue stream would follow. I especially liked that the Earning Freedom podcast would allow me to transmit ideas around the world, providing inspiration and actionable lessons that anyone could use to enhance prospects for success.   I used an Adobe software program to convert each recording into an MP3 format. Then I would write show notes and social media messages to promote the podcast. I subscribed to Libsyn, an easily accessible Internet cloud-based platform to host the podcast. From Libsyn, I created an automated feed that loaded each new episode of Earning Freedom into iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and other podcasting hosting services. By creating this production process, I could begin building a library of inspiring content with actionable messages.   After launching, the show rose to reach number two in Apple’s “New and Noteworthy” in the self-help category. As a consequence of the publicity, more people reached out to hire me for ghostwriting services and to assist their preparations for a successful journey through prison.   Although I could supplement my income by providing consulting or writing services, I didn’t want to divert too much attention to one-on-one projects. Creating a business around digital products remained the focus, and I intended to use the Earning Freedom podcast as an integral component of the strategy. By the end of 2015, I recorded more than 200 episodes, featuring guests from every sector of society.   Several guests described their transformation while in prison. They spoke about how their adjustment patterns led to awesome opportunities upon release. Some guests spoke about going into prison with histories of violence and substance abuse. Their transformation inside led to their becoming college graduates. The show featured formerly incarcerated individuals who emerged to become practicing lawyers, authors, and entrepreneurs. The Earning Freedom podcast also featured interviews with high profile community leaders.   Without a staff to assist me, I needed to organize the process. Since every episode was a digital file, stored on an Internet server, I created a system that would make it easier for others to assist me with the production process. Even my mother, who is in her mid-70s, played a role in helping to build the Earning Freedom program. Each day she would log into different web-based programs like Google, Hootsuite, and Twitter to bring more attention to the program. As a consequence of that work, I found more guests who would tell their inspiring stories.   For example, I once sent random Twitter messages to community leaders looking for guests. I received a reply from Lou Cirne, the Chief Executive Officer of New Relic. New Relic is a multi-billion dollar company that trades on the New York Stock Exchange. While interviewing Lou in his office, he told me what he would expect from a formerly incarcerated individual who wanted to transition into the job market. The Earning Freedom podcast also featured interviews with Dan Caldwell, the founder of TapouT, the legendary clothing company catering to the growing market for mixed-martial arts. I interviewed best-selling author Michael Port. And I interviewed Johnny Lee Dumas, host of the top-rated podcast Entrepreneur on Fire.   What do all of those guests have in common? Each of them helped me communicate a message that I learned from other masterminds. Namely: it’s never too early, and it’s never too late to begin sowing seeds for a better life. Their stories show that if we choose to live in the world as it exists, rather than as we wish it would be, we can create pathways that lead us to success. That strategy of deliberateness worked for the many formerly incarcerated people I feature on the Earning Freedom podcast. The strategy worked for formerly incarcerated individuals who emerged successfully. The strategy worked for business and community leaders I interviewed. And the strategy continues to work for me.   I’m convinced a strategy of deliberateness will work for anyone who chooses to lead a values-based, goal-oriented life.     Selling Earning Freedom: After recording a sufficient number of episodes, and writing a lesson plan that facilitators could use to teach the course, I began to distribute the Earning Freedom program. Mike Tausek worked with his team to introduce the program to men in Maine’s high-security prison. After completing the course, Mike sent me several testimonials from the men inside.   Last week Diane said that on the first day of class (because I was mad) I couldn’t get hot water for my coffee. She said I gave an attitude (which I did). I was going to be in trouble. … In the past I would’ve just “F” this class and went back to my room. But I didn’t because I am trying to change. These classes have really helped me grow. I want to say Thank You to Michael Santos Diane and Deputy Warden Tausik for this great opportunity to teach myself and others. It can be done. It’s not about what you did yesterday. It’s about what you’re going to do today and with the rest of your life. I want to thank myself for actually gritting my teeth and just baring it that day. My last self would’ve just quit and wouldn’t have been rewarded through this Mastermind course. It has been a significant part of changing my thoughts. I’d like to say thanks and congratulations to all of my “peers” for giving this group a chance and sticking together through this great process. Again, thanks for the opportunity. It really has influenced me in a way that nothing else has.   Sincerely, Eric

This episode contains an inside view of the Aerial Edge Beginners Fly class, an interview with the creator of the Circocan Post Graduate Degree Programme, coverage of our new Movement Vocabulary class with Scott Houston and teaching tips from Seamus Clancy. Comments and questions welcome!! 00:00 Intro credits 00:34 Mark Gibson introduces episode 3 from […]