http://txlocaltalent.comenEntrepreneurshipCopyright Jason Setzerhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/22538c1e94e8483ed38fd1d86f6e7d6c.jpghttp://txlocaltalent.comThu, 16 May 2024 15:30:41 +0000Jason SetzerJason Setzerbooking@txlocaltalent.comLocal Talent: Podcasts for everything local!!!trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/texas-house-rep-john-kuempel-the-truth-local-politics-ep-14--59953396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59953396Thu, 16 May 2024 10:00:03 +0000Jason SetzerIn this episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the insights and candid conversations with Texas House Representative John Kuempel. Join us as we uncover the truth behind his legislative journey, his vision for Texas, and the impact he aims to make....3517john,kuempel,politics,school,schools,texas,voter,votingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-uc-cadidate-forum-6-candidates-from-universal-city-which-one-s-best-for-your-city--59331568
Early voting commences on May 4th, giving you the opportunity to cast your vote and make a difference in shaping the future of our community.
Don't miss this chance to be informed and empowered as a voter. Subscribe now to stay updated on all the latest from the Universal City Council Candidate Forum.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59331568Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:00:03 +0000Jason SetzerJoin us for a riveting discussion at the Universal City Council Candidate Forum featuring six dedicated candidates vying for a seat on the council. Get to know their visions, plans, and aspirations for Universal City, Texas. Mark your calendars!...
Early voting commences on May 4th, giving you the opportunity to cast your vote and make a difference in shaping the future of our community.
Don't miss this chance to be informed and empowered as a voter. Subscribe now to stay updated on all the latest from the Universal City Council Candidate Forum.]]>6113falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-is-paul-najarian-local-politics-ep-13--58235176https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58235176Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:00:03 +0000Jason SetzerIn today's episode, we're delving deep into the heart of local politics with our special guest, Councilman Paul Najarian. Councilman Najarian has been a beacon of change and progress in our community, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative...4157falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/testosterone-uncovered-body-effects-low-t-challenges-and-boosting-options-local-health-3--57358671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57358671Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:00:02 +0000Jason SetzerIn this episode, we're taking a deep dive into a hormone that has been both demonized and sensationalized in equal measures - Testosterone. Often misunderstood, testosterone is much more than just a 'male' hormone. It plays a crucial role in our...2422falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/helping-to-shed-pounds-with-possible-medications-a-tool-to-a-better-you-local-health-2--57358634https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57358634Mon, 06 Nov 2023 11:00:03 +0000Jason SetzerLocal Health EP. 2! This episode is all about delving into the world of weight loss medications, specifically Ozempic and Mounjaro (Tirzepatide). We'll discuss how these drugs can help in weight management and controlling type 2 diabetes. We'll alos...2315falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jill-whittaker-s-farewell-local-politics-ep-012--57473848
This episode is proudly sponsored by Cartwheel Communications, find them here. https://cartwheelcom.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57473848Fri, 03 Nov 2023 10:00:03 +0000Jason SetzerFor years, Jill Whittaker served the people of Schertz Texas as a City Council member. She dedicated herself to working hard and making a positive impact on the community. When she announced that she would be stepping down from her position, it came...
This episode is proudly sponsored by Cartwheel Communications, find them here. https://cartwheelcom.com/]]>4127falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-the-auto-repair-industry-insights-from-mark-roberts-a-successful-entrepreneur-part-2--56788807conversation with local auto repair expert and business owner Mark Roberts, covering
his plans for the future of Total True Automotives, a complicated business rebrand, and
how to leverage your professional relationships to help your business to grow.
Mark and Jason talk cars, with Mark telling Jason about his favorite car and why he
decided to sell his Porsche. You’ll hear Mark explain the real reason why your auto
repair shop guy might give you the “hard sell” and his tips on what you can do to reduce
how much you spend on car repairs. Mark also makes predictions about the future of
mechanics in an industry that’s slowly adapting to green energy.
Listen out for the great business advice in this episode, including how to structure your
business and why your idea of success might change as your business grows and
changes.

Timestamps [0:00]Intro
[0:07] It’s time for the… Lightning Rooooooooooound!!
[2:30] Mark’s biggest mistake and best business advice
[9:20] “Podcasts”: Mark’s favorite business tools
[12:35] The 10-year plan for Total True Automotives
[16:16] What does success look like to you, Mark?
[21:38] Mark reveals the biggest goals he has for his business
[26:02] Software and real estate: Mark’s other business ventures
[28:08] Boards and banking: Building and leveraging business relationships
[36:42] Peering into the future of the automotive industry
[42:47] “These guys are gonna have to be even more educated”: What will it take to be an electric car mechanic?
[46:14] How can you save money on your annual car service?
[51:44] Unpacking the autoservice “hard sell”
[54:24] But why did Mark sell his Porsche??
[1:01:24] Mark explains the Total True rebrand

Highlight Quote
“I always say that people always see the fun stuff that I’m doing, the events or whatever, they don’t see the time that I’m up at midnight, looking at information, trying to come up with plans, or I can’t sleep, wake up at 2 in the morning, and I’ll tell myself that I’ll get up and go back to sleep later but I don’t.”
Mark Roberts, Local Talent podcast, (8:48)

Links
Schertz Auto Service

Local Talent
Local Talent on LinkedIn
Local Talent on Facebook
Local Talent on YouTube
Local Talent on Spotify]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56788807Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:00:02 +0000Jason SetzerWelcome back to part two of this episode of Local Talent! Jason continues his conversation with local auto repair expert and business owner Mark Roberts, covering his plans for the future of Total True Automotives, a complicated business rebrand, and...conversation with local auto repair expert and business owner Mark Roberts, covering
his plans for the future of Total True Automotives, a complicated business rebrand, and
how to leverage your professional relationships to help your business to grow.
Mark and Jason talk cars, with Mark telling Jason about his favorite car and why he
decided to sell his Porsche. You’ll hear Mark explain the real reason why your auto
repair shop guy might give you the “hard sell” and his tips on what you can do to reduce
how much you spend on car repairs. Mark also makes predictions about the future of
mechanics in an industry that’s slowly adapting to green energy.
Listen out for the great business advice in this episode, including how to structure your
business and why your idea of success might change as your business grows and
changes.

Timestamps [0:00]Intro
[0:07] It’s time for the… Lightning Rooooooooooound!!
[2:30] Mark’s biggest mistake and best business advice
[9:20] “Podcasts”: Mark’s favorite business tools
[12:35] The 10-year plan for Total True Automotives
[16:16] What does success look like to you, Mark?
[21:38] Mark reveals the biggest goals he has for his business
[26:02] Software and real estate: Mark’s other business ventures
[28:08] Boards and banking: Building and leveraging business relationships
[36:42] Peering into the future of the automotive industry
[42:47] “These guys are gonna have to be even more educated”: What will it take to be an electric car mechanic?
[46:14] How can you save money on your annual car service?
[51:44] Unpacking the autoservice “hard sell”
[54:24] But why did Mark sell his Porsche??
[1:01:24] Mark explains the Total True rebrand

Highlight Quote
“I always say that people always see the fun stuff that I’m doing, the events or whatever, they don’t see the time that I’m up at midnight, looking at information, trying to come up with plans, or I can’t sleep, wake up at 2 in the morning, and I’ll tell myself that I’ll get up and go back to sleep later but I don’t.”
Mark Roberts, Local Talent podcast, (8:48)

Links
Schertz Auto Service

Local Talent
Local Talent on LinkedIn
Local Talent on Facebook
Local Talent on YouTube
Local Talent on Spotify]]>4324auto,automotive,business,entrepreneur,jason,local,mark,podcast,roberts,schertz,service,setzer,talent,total,truefalse30fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-schertz-q-a-place-3-paul-macaluso-and-tyrone-taylor--57358435https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57358435Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:00:02 +0000Jason SetzerGet to know your Place 3 candidates by listening to their answers to Kevin's 10 questions about the great city of Schertz before you pick your vote for November 7ths elections.2070falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-schertz-q-a-place-4-tiffany-gibson-mike-armstrong-daniel-craig-and-robert-marks--57311247this episode of our place 4 candidates will help give a little more insight as to who our future place 4 posistion holder is.

This Episode is proudly sponsored by local business, Cartwheel Communications
https://cartwheelcom.com/

Guadalupe county elections: https://www.co.guadalupe.tx.us/elections/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57311247Tue, 24 Oct 2023 17:00:02 +0000Jason SetzerTune in to learn about some of the big issues in Schertz as well as our candidates solutions! this episode of our place 4 candidates will help give a little more insight as to who our future place 4 posistion holder is. This Episode is proudly...this episode of our place 4 candidates will help give a little more insight as to who our future place 4 posistion holder is.

This Episode is proudly sponsored by local business, Cartwheel Communications
https://cartwheelcom.com/

Guadalupe county elections: https://www.co.guadalupe.tx.us/elections/]]>3285falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-schertz-q-a-place-5-paul-kendzior-and-robert-westbrook--57306999
This episode is proudly sponsored by Cartwheel Communications
https://cartwheelcom.com/
Guadalupe county elections:
https://www.co.guadalupe.tx.us/elections/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57306999Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:00:03 +0000Jason SetzerIn this Candidate forum, Kevin asks the candidates, Paul and Robert 10 strong questions about some of the most pressing issues of Schertz If you're wanting a better understanding of where you candidates values lie, this is a great place to start!...
This episode is proudly sponsored by Cartwheel Communications
https://cartwheelcom.com/
Guadalupe county elections:
https://www.co.guadalupe.tx.us/elections/]]>3103falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-scucisd-place-2-q-a--57274995
You can find Cartwheel here ---https://cartwheelcom.com/ Or the Tri-County Chamber here---https://txtricountychamber.org/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57274995Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:25:47 +0000Jason SetzerWatch as Kevin asks Place 2 SCUCISD candidates 11 questions to help get a better understanding of the candidates ideas about some issues in our current school board. This Episode is Proudly Sponsored by Cartwheel Communications and the Tr-County...
You can find Cartwheel here ---https://cartwheelcom.com/ Or the Tri-County Chamber here---https://txtricountychamber.org/]]>1957falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-the-auto-repair-industry-insights-from-a-successful-entrepreneur-part-1--56777833
The auto repair industry has changed dramatically over the last few years which
means that if you own an auto repair business, you’ve had to stay nimble and smart just
to keep the business going. On this episode of the Local Talent podcast, host Jason
hands the mic over to the owner of a successful local chain of auto repair shops, Mark
Roberts, to find out the entrepreneurial decisions he made that have helped him to
survive and thrive.
Mark tracks his journey into launching his own business, which has several twists and
turns along the way. He explains how he kept the business afloat during the economic
crash in 2008 and 2009 and how he pivoted into mechanical services. Mark and Jason
chat about the best way to market your new local business and how online reviews can
be a double-edged sword for small businesses.
This episode also has plenty of car chat, with Mark telling Jason what car he drives and
what kind of repairs he offers at the shop. You’ll also hear Mark’s professional opinion
on whether you need to extend your car’s warranty!
This episode is the first in a two-part special, and you won’t want to miss the second
part! Subscribe to the Local Talent podcast and YouTube channel to have the second
installment of the episode delivered straight to you.

The auto repair industry has changed dramatically over the last few years which
means that if you own an auto repair business, you’ve had to stay nimble and smart just
to keep the business going. On this episode of the Local Talent podcast, host Jason
hands the mike over to the owner of a successful local chain of auto repair shops, Mark
Roberts, to find out the entrepreneurial decisions he made that have helped him to
survive and thrive.
Mark tracks his journey into launching his own business, which has several twists and
turns along the way. He explains how he kept the business afloat during the economic
crash in 2008 and 2009 and how he pivoted into mechanical services. Mark and Jason
chat about the best way to market your new local business and how online reviews can
be a double-edged sword for small businesses.
This episode also has plenty of car chat, with Mark telling Jason what car he drives and
what kind of repairs he offers at the shop. You’ll also hear Mark’s professional opinion
on whether you need to extend your car’s warranty!
This episode is the first in a two-part special, and you won’t want to miss the second
part! Subscribe to the Local Talent podcast and YouTube channel to have the second
installment of the episode delivered straight to you.

Timestamps
[0:00] Intro
[0:50] Welcome to the podcast Mark! Mark gives his elevator pitch
[4:15] What’s an expert? Mark weighs in
[5:05] Mark’s legal struggles with his franchise business
[8:58] Getting back to work
[11:34] What’s it like to open your first auto shop?
[12:32] “We’d always had 15%, 20% year-over-year growth”... until the financial crash
[15:11] Why Mark switched into the mechanic business
[19:10] The tech you need to run a successful auto shop
[20:40] Expanding the business into New Braunfels
[25:20] Doing the math on building costs
[29:29] Social media, mail, SEO: How do you market an auto business?
[32:19] How should you structure your company?
[35:42] “Reviews”: Mark’s most useful business tool
[40:54] A typical customer profile at Mark’s different business locations
[42:55] And what car does an auto repair guy drive?
[45:16] Mark breaks down his pricing practices
[48:58] The easiest and most complicated repairs Mark performs in his shops
[50:09] So… Do you really need to extend your car’s warranty??
[53:35] Why Mark spends more time on a computer than under a car

Highlight Quote
“As you grow, your expenses grow… And when you’re making money, you
don’t think about it too much but then when you start seeing a rough time,
you start thinking “Hey, we’re doing what?? We’re spending money on
what??? We need to kill that!” I always think that’s healthy to go through
that”
Mark Roberts, Local Talent podcast, (12:58)

Links:
Schertz Auto Service

Local Talent
Local Talent on LinkedIn
Local Talent on Facebook
Local Talent on YouTube
Local Talent on Spotify]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56777833Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000Jason SetzerLocal Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode #30-Part1 The auto repair industry has changed dramatically over the last few years which means that if you own an auto repair business, you’ve had to stay nimble and smart just to keep the...
The auto repair industry has changed dramatically over the last few years which
means that if you own an auto repair business, you’ve had to stay nimble and smart just
to keep the business going. On this episode of the Local Talent podcast, host Jason
hands the mic over to the owner of a successful local chain of auto repair shops, Mark
Roberts, to find out the entrepreneurial decisions he made that have helped him to
survive and thrive.
Mark tracks his journey into launching his own business, which has several twists and
turns along the way. He explains how he kept the business afloat during the economic
crash in 2008 and 2009 and how he pivoted into mechanical services. Mark and Jason
chat about the best way to market your new local business and how online reviews can
be a double-edged sword for small businesses.
This episode also has plenty of car chat, with Mark telling Jason what car he drives and
what kind of repairs he offers at the shop. You’ll also hear Mark’s professional opinion
on whether you need to extend your car’s warranty!
This episode is the first in a two-part special, and you won’t want to miss the second
part! Subscribe to the Local Talent podcast and YouTube channel to have the second
installment of the episode delivered straight to you.

The auto repair industry has changed dramatically over the last few years which
means that if you own an auto repair business, you’ve had to stay nimble and smart just
to keep the business going. On this episode of the Local Talent podcast, host Jason
hands the mike over to the owner of a successful local chain of auto repair shops, Mark
Roberts, to find out the entrepreneurial decisions he made that have helped him to
survive and thrive.
Mark tracks his journey into launching his own business, which has several twists and
turns along the way. He explains how he kept the business afloat during the economic
crash in 2008 and 2009 and how he pivoted into mechanical services. Mark and Jason
chat about the best way to market your new local business and how online reviews can
be a double-edged sword for small businesses.
This episode also has plenty of car chat, with Mark telling Jason what car he drives and
what kind of repairs he offers at the shop. You’ll also hear Mark’s professional opinion
on whether you need to extend your car’s warranty!
This episode is the first in a two-part special, and you won’t want to miss the second
part! Subscribe to the Local Talent podcast and YouTube channel to have the second
installment of the episode delivered straight to you.

Timestamps
[0:00] Intro
[0:50] Welcome to the podcast Mark! Mark gives his elevator pitch
[4:15] What’s an expert? Mark weighs in
[5:05] Mark’s legal struggles with his franchise business
[8:58] Getting back to work
[11:34] What’s it like to open your first auto shop?
[12:32] “We’d always had 15%, 20% year-over-year growth”... until the financial crash
[15:11] Why Mark switched into the mechanic business
[19:10] The tech you need to run a successful auto shop
[20:40] Expanding the business into New Braunfels
[25:20] Doing the math on building costs
[29:29] Social media, mail, SEO: How do you market an auto business?
[32:19] How should you structure your company?
[35:42] “Reviews”: Mark’s most useful business tool
[40:54] A typical customer profile at Mark’s different business locations
[42:55] And what car does an auto repair guy drive?
[45:16] Mark breaks down his pricing practices
[48:58] The easiest and most complicated repairs Mark performs in his shops
[50:09] So… Do you really need to extend your car’s warranty??
[53:35] Why Mark spends more time on...]]>3330auto,business,cibolo,city,local,mechanic,schertz,service,shop,tri-county,universalfalse30fullhttps://txlocaltalent.com/?p=2851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56998791Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:00:03 +0000Jason SetzerWelcome to the first ever episode of Local Health! Today, hosts Jason and Kevin interview nurse practitioner Sean Dittman of Affinity Family Care, Texas. This conversation focuses on what you can do to have a healthy body and maintain a healthy...1605falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preserving-the-green-the-fight-to-save-northcliffe-golf-course-local-politics-ep-011--56326340
Local Politics Episode 11: The Fight to Save Northcliffe Golf Course

When change comes knocking, this community doesn't take it lying down! On this episode of Local Politics, Kevin and Jason interview two residents fighting to save the Northcliffe Golf Course in Schertz, Texas.
Paul Kendzior and Heather Jackson set the scene by explaining the significance of the golf course and just why the planned housing development would hurt the local community. Then they go into their plans to save the green space through an unusual move known as a Public Improvement District, or a PID. You’ll hear them walk through the developer’s plans on the map, unpack what exactly a PID is, explain why it’s an innovative tactic for the community to take, and lay out just how much it might cost you and your family to save the golf course.
This episode is essential listening for anyone in the local area to find out what’s going on with the golf course. Learn what the proposed PID timeline is, how you can get involved with the PID project, and just what will happen if it fails and the housing development goes ahead.
Please share this episode with everyone concerned by the proposed Northcliffe Golf Course development, and think about how you can get involved in the PID. It could be as simple as helping a non-techy neighbor to download or watch this episode! And of course, subscribe to the Local Politics podcast to stay on top of what’s going on in the Schertz-Cibolo-Northcliffe area.

Timestamps
[0:17] Kevin introduces this episode’s guests, Paul Kendzior and Heather Jackson
[1:50] So, what’s going on at Northcliffe Golf Course?
[5:28] Balancing the need for affordable housing with preserving the golf course
[6:55] Heather and Paul’s vision for the golf course
[10:07] “We’ve got one shot to do this”: Getting the PID ready
[12:40] Unpacking the PID application process
[13:48] What’s going on at PID Island and PID Elbow?
[19:19] How is the community reacting to the PID plans?
[21:32] “The broadest shot” petition to the Council
[28:02] “We’ve struggled with this”: What are the long-term plans for the space if the PID goes through? [30:05] The inner workings of the PID Advisory Committee
[31:36] Would the landowners give the committee a deal?
[32:51] A sewer treatment plant, a rehab facility and other terrible ideas for the space
[34:00] Pricing up the land value[36:36] Getting into the nuts and bolts of the PID
[40:42] Paul’s estimation of the PID timeline and what the community can do to help
[42:52] Aaaaaaaaand… What happens if it doesn’t work out?
[47:50] Where to go for more information about the PID project

Highlight Quote“It’s a lot of work, but it’s nothing compared to what everybody in this committee has already bitten off. To get to this stage has been weeks and weeks of long nights, meeting 2, 3 times a week, discussing “How do we do this?”, “What do we do with this?”. We’ve just been given this big mountain to climb and we’ve just put our heads down and taken one step and one step”.

-Paul Kendzior, Local Politics podcast (24:15)

Links:
Follow the Northcliffe PID project

Local Talent
Local TalentLocal Talent on LinkedIn
Local Talent on Facebook
Local Talent on YouTube
Local Talent on Spotify]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56326340Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:00:03 +0000Jason SetzerIn this compelling episode, we dive into the heart of a Texas community's passionate endeavor to save the cherished Northcliffe Golf Course. Join us as we converse with the dedicated individuals behind the "Save the Northcliffe Golf Course" movement....
Local Politics Episode 11: The Fight to Save Northcliffe Golf Course

When change comes knocking, this community doesn't take it lying down! On this episode of Local Politics, Kevin and Jason interview two residents fighting to save the Northcliffe Golf Course in Schertz, Texas.
Paul Kendzior and Heather Jackson set the scene by explaining the significance of the golf course and just why the planned housing development would hurt the local community. Then they go into their plans to save the green space through an unusual move known as a Public Improvement District, or a PID. You’ll hear them walk through the developer’s plans on the map, unpack what exactly a PID is, explain why it’s an innovative tactic for the community to take, and lay out just how much it might cost you and your family to save the golf course.
This episode is essential listening for anyone in the local area to find out what’s going on with the golf course. Learn what the proposed PID timeline is, how you can get involved with the PID project, and just what will happen if it fails and the housing development goes ahead.
Please share this episode with everyone concerned by the proposed Northcliffe Golf Course development, and think about how you can get involved in the PID. It could be as simple as helping a non-techy neighbor to download or watch this episode! And of course, subscribe to the Local Politics podcast to stay on top of what’s going on in the Schertz-Cibolo-Northcliffe area.

Timestamps
[0:17] Kevin introduces this episode’s guests, Paul Kendzior and Heather Jackson
[1:50] So, what’s going on at Northcliffe Golf Course?
[5:28] Balancing the need for affordable housing with preserving the golf course
[6:55] Heather and Paul’s vision for the golf course
[10:07] “We’ve got one shot to do this”: Getting the PID ready
[12:40] Unpacking the PID application process
[13:48] What’s going on at PID Island and PID Elbow?
[19:19] How is the community reacting to the PID plans?
[21:32] “The broadest shot” petition to the Council
[28:02] “We’ve struggled with this”: What are the long-term plans for the space if the PID goes through? [30:05] The inner workings of the PID Advisory Committee
[31:36] Would the landowners give the committee a deal?
[32:51]...]]>3023course,golf,hadas,jason,kendzior,kevin,local,northcliffe,paul,politics,setzer,talent,texasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uc-councilman-phil-vaughan-talks-pat-booker-pub-crawl-golf-and-uc-politics--56030567
Local Politics Episode 10: Interview with Phil Vaughan

There are new faces on Universal City Council, and one of them is a “No” man. Phil Vaughan is a chartered public accountant, a newly elected member of the Universal City Council, and he’s the special guest on this episode of the Local Politics podcast! He tells Kevin and Jason about what he’s learned since being voted onto the board and what his plans are for the future of Universal City.
Phil tells Kevin and Jason about how he was motivated to join the board when he discovered that the board rarely dissented on major issues. He unpicks his election campaign and shares his perspective on the board from the vantage point of his accountancy background.
The guys get into some nitty gritty discussions about Universal City Council’s latest decisions, including whether the golf course should still be run by local government and which businesses in the city center would benefit the most from tax cuts and government funding. Stay to the end of the episode to hear why Phil is against the Judson School District Bond and what his closing message is to his fellow council members.
You can get involved in the conversation about what’s going on in the northeastern San Antonio area by subscribing to the Local Politics podcast and following us on Facebook and YouTube. We love hearing your thoughts!


Timestamps
[0:57] Welcome to the podcast, Phil!!
[3:07] Phil talks about his first months in office
[5:50] Being the councilmember that says “No”
[8:05] So, why were there two new councilmembers at the last election?
[13:13] “I was very naive”: Phil’s assessment of his own campaign and why he’s not going to change his tactics
[17:02] Grilling Phil: What’s the deal with the golf course’s venue tax?
[22:22] Getting a vote on the venue tax
[26:10] “Should the government run a business?”
[28:11] A perfect segue into discussing a new senior center
[30:44] “Spread the cash”: Redesigning the downtown area of Universal City
[34:27] Kevin explains why planning and zoning can get in the way
[37:20] The $250,000 Aviation City masterplan
[40:00] Is it better to give funding to new or existing businesses?
[44:52] How Walmart came to town
[46:03] Phil reveals the secrets of the Pat Booker Pub Crawl
[49:35] Question from a listener: “Why couldn’t we get a Judson Bond sign in your yard?”
[52:20] The culture shift in the Judson School District
[54:23] Why Phil was against the Judson School Bond
[56:55] What impact will Greg Abbott’s property tax reform have on the local area?
[1:02:30] So what happens when your government isn’t in power?
[1:04:29] Phil’s closing words to his fellow councilmembers

Highlight Quote
“I was very naive, I was kind of dumb. I thought that I would just throw a website out there, I’m going to say “Here’s my points” and people would either vote for me or not vote for me. Well, right away I made a key mistake. I was too specific and I said “Hey, let’s do some of these things” and people started picking away at me”.
Phil Vaughan, Local Politics podcast (13:15)

People Referenced in This Episode

• Ashton Bulman
• Bear Goolsby
• Bernard Rubal
• Christina Fitzpatrick
• Monica Ryan
  
  
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56030567Mon, 10 Jul 2023 23:00:02 +0000Jason SetzerJoin Local Councilman Phil Vaughan and our host, Kevin Hadas in an insightful discussion on small business funding, EDC initiatives and pressing political issues in Universal City. In this podcast episode, we dive into the challenges faced by local...
Local Politics Episode 10: Interview with Phil Vaughan

There are new faces on Universal City Council, and one of them is a “No” man. Phil Vaughan is a chartered public accountant, a newly elected member of the Universal City Council, and he’s the special guest on this episode of the Local Politics podcast! He tells Kevin and Jason about what he’s learned since being voted onto the board and what his plans are for the future of Universal City.
Phil tells Kevin and Jason about how he was motivated to join the board when he discovered that the board rarely dissented on major issues. He unpicks his election campaign and shares his perspective on the board from the vantage point of his accountancy background.
The guys get into some nitty gritty discussions about Universal City Council’s latest decisions, including whether the golf course should still be run by local government and which businesses in the city center would benefit the most from tax cuts and government funding. Stay to the end of the episode to hear why Phil is against the Judson School District Bond and what his closing message is to his fellow council members.
You can get involved in the conversation about what’s going on in the northeastern San Antonio area by subscribing to the Local Politics podcast and following us on Facebook and YouTube. We love hearing your thoughts!


Timestamps
[0:57] Welcome to the podcast, Phil!!
[3:07] Phil talks about his first months in office
[5:50] Being the councilmember that says “No”
[8:05] So, why were there two new councilmembers at the last election?
[13:13] “I was very naive”: Phil’s assessment of his own campaign and why he’s not going to change his tactics
[17:02] Grilling Phil: What’s the deal with the golf course’s venue tax?
[22:22] Getting a vote on the venue tax
[26:10] “Should the government run a business?”
[28:11] A perfect segue into discussing a new senior center
[30:44] “Spread the cash”: Redesigning the downtown area of Universal City
[34:27] Kevin explains why planning and zoning can get in the way
[37:20] The $250,000 Aviation City masterplan
[40:00] Is it better to give funding to new or existing businesses?
[44:52] How Walmart came to town
[46:03] Phil reveals the secrets of the Pat Booker Pub Crawl
[49:35] Question from a listener: “Why couldn’t we get a Judson Bond sign in your yard?”
[52:20] The culture shift in the Judson School District
[54:23] Why Phil was against the Judson School Bond
[56:55] What impact will Greg Abbott’s property tax reform have on the local area?
[1:02:30] So what happens when your government isn’t in power?
[1:04:29] Phil’s closing words to his fellow councilmembers

Highlight Quote
“I was very naive, I was kind of dumb. I thought that I would just throw a website out there, I’m going to say “Here’s my points” and people would either vote for me or not vote for me. Well, right away I made a key mistake. I was too specific and I said “Hey, let’s do some of these things” and people started picking away at me”.
Phil Vaughan, Local Politics podcast (13:15)

People...]]>3921business,city,community,council,councilman,development,economic,edc,funding,issues,local,phil,podcast,political,politics,small,universal,vaughanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-the-challenges-of-cinematography-film-with-indigo-film-pro-local-business-ep-029--55284738
As we embark on this cinematic journey, we'll delve into the rich history of the business, exploring its humble beginnings, growth, and evolution over the years. Gain valuable insights into their unique philosophy, which places customer satisfaction at the core of every project, and learn how their commitment to excellence has earned them a loyal clientele.

In this podcast, we'll uncover the secrets behind the stunning visuals and techniques employed by this talented team. We'll discuss the intricacies of capturing the perfect shot, the art of storytelling through visuals, and the importance of adapting to ever-changing technological advancements. Our in-depth conversation will address the common misconceptions about the industry and reveal the true challenges faced by filmographers and cinematographers alike.

But it's not all about the obstacles – we'll also celebrate their triumphs. Learn how this local business overcomes hurdles with innovative solutions, ensuring the highest quality footage for their clients. We'll discuss the rigorous planning, coordination, and execution involved in producing top-notch content that leaves a lasting impression.

Our engaging and informative podcast aims to bridge the gap between the brand and its audience, fostering a deeper connection and understanding of the value they provide. With a professional yet conversational tone, we invite you to join us in celebrating the passion, creativity, and dedication that make this local filmography and cinematography business stand out in a competitive landscape.

Tune in now to immerse yourself in the captivating world of visual storytelling and discover the secrets behind the success of this thriving local business.

Local Talent: Local Business - Episode 29

Cinematography is an art form, and it’s also a business. And for Alison Emmert, it’s her livelihood. Inspired by her love of filming, she set up Indigo Film Productions in 2022 and she’s been growing ever since. On this episode of the Local Business podcast, Alison talks to Jason about starting a business, finding clients, and what AI means for the future of filmmaking.
Alison walks Jason through what cinematography is and how she got her start in the industry. She explains her pricing and her marketing strategy, as well as letting him in on her biggest business mistake. They then talk about how technology has changed the industry and what it means to be a cinematographer when everyone has a high-quality camera in their back pocket. At the end of the episode, Jason shares a funny story about flying drones, which is essential listening if you’ve ever thought about flying a drone in public!
If you enjoyed this podcast highlighting another exceptional business in the Cibolo area, you can help it to grow by sharing it online or recommending it to a friend.

Timestamps
[0:45] Alison gives Jason her elevator pitch and explains what a cinematographer does
[2:35] Do people still value cinematography as a skill?
[3:38] Alison explains how she got started
[5:51] How Indigo gets clients
[8:00] “It’s difficult”: How do you price cinematography?
[10:10] Alison’s biggest mistake and the best advice she ever received
[13:43] Why Alison is the best productivity tool in her business
[16:05] “We’re gonna be the go-to company”: A vision for Indigo’s future
[17:00] Is there a lot of competition in cinematography?
[21:05] Trained eyes vs. amateur eyes: Being critical of your own work
[31:10] It’s time for the… Lightning Roooooooooouund!!
[34:35] Alison and Jason discuss AI and the future of work
[38:25] “To help other businesses”: Alison’s biggest goal
[39:06] Busting popular myths about making films
[42:55] If we all have access to technology, how do you make your work stand out?
[45:32] “Go for it!”
[47:37] Want a drone? You gotta do the training!
[57:33] Where to find Alison online

Highlight Quote
“Go for it. If you have a passion for it and you want to do it, go for it. The worst thing you can do is not do it and regret it.”
Alison Emmert, Local Business podcast, (45:32)

Links
https://indigofilmpro.com/?fbclid=IwAR2jxGVvfHtiKth-SMCNJ_jJPcZCLI04d4mFhOpLzUrrXJlfvWiOOi6Of50

https://www.facebook.com/people/Indigo-Film-Productions/100086502878731/
https://www.instagram.com/indigo.film.pro/

https://txlocaltalent.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/txlocaltalent/
https://www.facebook.com/txlocaltalent
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tzUASELeq89GBm1yeHIkw/featured
https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55284738Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:39:40 +0000Jason SetzerDiscover the fascinating world of filmography and cinematography with our captivating podcast that dives deep into the heart of a local business, thriving amidst industry challenges and misconceptions. Join us as we unravel the story behind the...
As we embark on this cinematic journey, we'll delve into the rich history of the business, exploring its humble beginnings, growth, and evolution over the years. Gain valuable insights into their unique philosophy, which places customer satisfaction at the core of every project, and learn how their commitment to excellence has earned them a loyal clientele.

In this podcast, we'll uncover the secrets behind the stunning visuals and techniques employed by this talented team. We'll discuss the intricacies of capturing the perfect shot, the art of storytelling through visuals, and the importance of adapting to ever-changing technological advancements. Our in-depth conversation will address the common misconceptions about the industry and reveal the true challenges faced by filmographers and cinematographers alike.

But it's not all about the obstacles – we'll also celebrate their triumphs. Learn how this local business overcomes hurdles with innovative solutions, ensuring the highest quality footage for their clients. We'll discuss the rigorous planning, coordination, and execution involved in producing top-notch content that leaves a lasting impression.

Our engaging and informative podcast aims to bridge the gap between the brand and its audience, fostering a deeper connection and understanding of the value they provide. With a professional yet conversational tone, we invite you to join us in celebrating the passion, creativity, and dedication that make this local filmography and cinematography business stand out in a competitive landscape.

Tune in now to immerse yourself in the captivating world of visual storytelling and discover the secrets behind the success of this thriving local business.

Local Talent: Local Business - Episode 29

Cinematography is an art form, and it’s also a business. And for Alison Emmert, it’s her livelihood. Inspired by her love of filming, she set up Indigo Film Productions in 2022 and she’s been growing ever since. On this episode of the Local Business podcast, Alison talks to Jason about starting a business, finding clients, and what AI means for the future of filmmaking.
Alison walks Jason through what cinematography is and how she got her start in the industry. She explains her pricing and her marketing strategy, as well as letting him in on her biggest business mistake. They then talk about how technology has changed the industry and what it means to be a cinematographer when everyone has a high-quality camera in their back pocket. At the end of the episode, Jason shares a funny story about flying drones, which is essential listening if you’ve ever thought about flying a drone in public!
If you enjoyed this podcast highlighting another exceptional business in the Cibolo area, you can help it to grow by sharing it online or recommending it to a friend.

Timestamps
[0:45] Alison gives Jason her elevator pitch and explains what a cinematographer does
[2:35] Do people still value cinematography as a skill?
[3:38] Alison explains how she got started
[5:51] How Indigo gets clients
[8:00] “It’s difficult”: How do you price cinematography?
[10:10] Alison’s biggest mistake and the best advice she ever received
[13:43] Why Alison is the best productivity tool in her business
[16:05] “We’re gonna be the go-to company”: A vision for Indigo’s future
[17:00] Is there a lot of competition in cinematography?
[21:05] Trained eyes vs. amateur eyes: Being critical of your own work
[31:10] It’s time for the…...]]>3491falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/judson-isd-board-president-reveals-school-board-s-spending-savings-exclusive-interview-local-politics-ep-009--54558171This episode is a must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of local politics affecting our schools. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the inner workings of Judson ISD's school board. Tune in and join the conversation!

Timestamps
[0:00] Intro
[1:40] Kevin and Jason call the podcast to order and introduce José
[3:00] José explains what it means to him to be Board President
[5:35] It’s been a minute… José gives an update on the bond vote and why it passed
[11:27] What made the bond vote such a success
[15:00] “Why the change?”: What was behind Dr Ball’s resignation?
[19:20] Kevin digs under the surface to see if something forced Dr Ball to resign
[21:46] An introduction to the new superintendent, Dr Fields
[27:47] What’s the deal with a B-rating?
[29:28] José explains how Dr Fields will be held accountable for his performance
[31:31] José, Kevin, and Jason discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on education in Texas
[33:53] Revisiting the May election results
[37:23] Analyzing Laura Stanford’s and René Paschal’s campaigns
[43:20] “Those are the type of people we need on the board”: A look at Monica Ryan
[45:40] How big does the Judson Independent School District fund balance need to be?
[49:17] The real-life impact of the teacher shortage problem
[51:02] Should budgets be dictated by caution? Kevin says no
[55:20] Teacher retention: The board’s short-term strategy
[57:17] “Is that normal?”: Why don’t we know how much of a deficit the board is running up? [1:00:59] Other ideas to improve teacher retention
[1:02:48] José outlines two issues with the proposed school voucher system
[1:06:20] Playing the devil’s advocate with the school voucher system
[1:07:15] Kevin’s closing thoughts
[1:08:39] “We really have a new, dynamic board”: José’s predictions for the future

Highlight Quote “This year… we’re paying a lot of stipends, we’re paying a lot of one-time additional incentives to make employees stay because… Part of getting our students to grade level incorporates having experienced teachers in the classroom. There’s a correlation between ‘experience’ and ‘student success’, so our goal should be to retain talent because that experience helps students”.
José Macias, Local Politics podcast (48:41)

Links
https://txlocaltalent.com/jose-macias-dist-4-trustee-ep001/ https://txlocaltalent.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/txlocaltalent/ https://www.facebook.com/txlocaltalent https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tzUASELeq89GBm1yeHIkw/featured]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54558171Wed, 21 Jun 2023 23:30:02 +0000Jason SetzerGet ready for an eye-opening episode of "Local Politics" as we sit down for an exclusive interview with Judson ISD Board President! In this revealing conversation, we'll uncover the truth behind the school board's spending and savings strategies....This episode is a must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of local politics affecting our schools. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the inner workings of Judson ISD's school board. Tune in and join the conversation!

Timestamps
[0:00] Intro
[1:40] Kevin and Jason call the podcast to order and introduce José
[3:00] José explains what it means to him to be Board President
[5:35] It’s been a minute… José gives an update on the bond vote and why it passed
[11:27] What made the bond vote such a success
[15:00] “Why the change?”: What was behind Dr Ball’s resignation?
[19:20] Kevin digs under the surface to see if something forced Dr Ball to resign
[21:46] An introduction to the new superintendent, Dr Fields
[27:47] What’s the deal with a B-rating?
[29:28] José explains how Dr Fields will be held accountable for his performance
[31:31] José, Kevin, and Jason discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on education in Texas
[33:53] Revisiting the May election results
[37:23] Analyzing Laura Stanford’s and René Paschal’s campaigns
[43:20] “Those are the type of people we need on the board”: A look at Monica Ryan
[45:40] How big does the Judson Independent School District fund balance need to be?
[49:17] The real-life impact of the teacher shortage problem
[51:02] Should budgets be dictated by caution? Kevin says no
[55:20] Teacher retention: The board’s short-term strategy
[57:17] “Is that normal?”: Why don’t we know how much of a deficit the board is running up? [1:00:59] Other ideas to improve teacher retention
[1:02:48] José outlines two issues with the proposed school voucher system
[1:06:20] Playing the devil’s advocate with the school voucher system
[1:07:15] Kevin’s closing thoughts
[1:08:39] “We really have a new, dynamic board”: José’s predictions for the future

Highlight Quote “This year… we’re paying a lot of stipends, we’re paying a lot of one-time additional incentives to make employees stay because… Part of getting our students to grade level incorporates having experienced teachers in the classroom. There’s a correlation between ‘experience’ and ‘student success’, so our goal should be to retain talent because that experience helps students”.
José Macias, Local Politics podcast (48:41)

Links
https://txlocaltalent.com/jose-macias-dist-4-trustee-ep001/ https://txlocaltalent.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/txlocaltalent/ https://www.facebook.com/txlocaltalent https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tzUASELeq89GBm1yeHIkw/featured]]>4187boardpresidentinterview,communityimpact,educationbudget,judsonisd,localpoliticspodcast,schoolboardspending,schoolfundinginsightsfalse9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unlocking-the-secrets-to-owning-salon-and-spa-with-bella-donna-co--54114958Local Business, Jason talks to husband and wife team Christina and Garrett Lichtenberg about Bella Donna beauty salon and spa—how they got started, what it takes to keep the salon going and how they support themselves and their six children with the profits. Christina tells Jason about how she trained as a beautician and set up her own business. She shares her business philosophy, which is all about creating a welcoming atmosphere for clients and a supportive environment for her staff and contractors. You’ll hear about what it’s like to do business in a “lawless land” and why they don’t need to spend a single dollar on marketing. Christina and Garrett also get real about some of their hardest business lessons and what they want to achieve in the future.
Christina and Garrett are great examples of the talented and hardworking entrepreneurs in the tri-county area. If you love learning about local businesses and want to support the entrepreneurs in your community, make sure to subscribe to the Local Business podcast and recommend it to your friends and neighbors.
Timestamps
[0:42] Christina gives Jason the Bella Donna elevator pitch
[1:52] “How did you get started?”: Starting a business during COVID-19
[5:59] A different approach to competition and training staff
[7:33] Do you have employees or contractors?
[8:32] The origins of the Bella Donna name
[10:41] Community and relationships: How to market a business for free
[11:23] How do you run a business when you have 6 kids??!
[14:10] Why every business needs a Garrett
[17:03] “I feel most comfortable here”: The magic of a welcoming atmosphere
[18:40] Getting into the nitty gritty details of the Bella Donna business
[22:44] The typical Bella Donna customer profile and the services they request
[23:44] Doing business in the “lawless land”
[27:06] Doing the math on pricing up beauty services
[29:05] How long does it take to build a professional reputation?
[30:50] But… What is a Brazilian?? Jason learns some beauty secrets
[33:00] It’s time for the… Lightning Roooooooooouund!!
[34:38] What Christina wishes she knew before she started Bella Donna
[36:07] A masterclass in handling bad clients
[40:32] “Never have a business partner if you can avoid it”
[42:10] Why Canva is Christina’s favorite business tool
[43:20] Are robots the future of the beauty industry?
[45:21] Christina’s definition of success and her goal for Bella Donna
[47:20] Busting the biggest beauty industry myths
[48:18] How do beauty tattoos work?
[52:02] The most medical treatment at the salon
[54:08] What continuing education looks like for a beautician
[54:44] Kids and family: What motivates Christina
[56:55] Christina and Garrett’s words of wisdom
[59:35] How to find Bella Donna

Highlight Quote “Do it four feet at a time. Instead of not getting it done and seeing too big of a task that you won’t accomplish, don’t stop working on it. Don’t stop building on your dream, even if you can only do it four feet at a time” Garrett Lichtenberg, Local Business podcast, (41:52)

Links:
https://belladonnasa.com/
https://www.instagram.com/belladonna_company/?hl=en

https://txlocaltalent.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/check/add-phone?country_code=us
https://www.facebook.com/txlocaltalent
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tzUASELeq89GBm1yeHIkw/featured
https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54114958Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:00:03 +0000Jason SetzerBehind every business is a story of how it got there and what it means to the entrepreneur who runs it. On this episode of Local Business, Jason talks to husband and wife team Christina and Garrett Lichtenberg about Bella Donna beauty salon and...Local Business, Jason talks to husband and wife team Christina and Garrett Lichtenberg about Bella Donna beauty salon and spa—how they got started, what it takes to keep the salon going and how they support themselves and their six children with the profits. Christina tells Jason about how she trained as a beautician and set up her own business. She shares her business philosophy, which is all about creating a welcoming atmosphere for clients and a supportive environment for her staff and contractors. You’ll hear about what it’s like to do business in a “lawless land” and why they don’t need to spend a single dollar on marketing. Christina and Garrett also get real about some of their hardest business lessons and what they want to achieve in the future.
Christina and Garrett are great examples of the talented and hardworking entrepreneurs in the tri-county area. If you love learning about local businesses and want to support the entrepreneurs in your community, make sure to subscribe to the Local Business podcast and recommend it to your friends and neighbors.
Timestamps
[0:42] Christina gives Jason the Bella Donna elevator pitch
[1:52] “How did you get started?”: Starting a business during COVID-19
[5:59] A different approach to competition and training staff
[7:33] Do you have employees or contractors?
[8:32] The origins of the Bella Donna name
[10:41] Community and relationships: How to market a business for free
[11:23] How do you run a business when you have 6 kids??!
[14:10] Why every business needs a Garrett
[17:03] “I feel most comfortable here”: The magic of a welcoming atmosphere
[18:40] Getting into the nitty gritty details of the Bella Donna business
[22:44] The typical Bella Donna customer profile and the services they request
[23:44] Doing business in the “lawless land”
[27:06] Doing the math on pricing up beauty services
[29:05] How long does it take to build a professional reputation?
[30:50] But… What is a Brazilian?? Jason learns some beauty secrets
[33:00] It’s time for the… Lightning Roooooooooouund!!
[34:38] What Christina wishes she knew before she started Bella Donna
[36:07] A masterclass in handling bad clients
[40:32] “Never have a business partner if you can avoid it”
[42:10] Why Canva is Christina’s favorite business tool
[43:20] Are robots the future of the beauty industry?
[45:21] Christina’s definition of success and her goal for Bella Donna
[47:20] Busting the biggest beauty industry myths
[48:18] How do beauty tattoos work?
[52:02] The most medical treatment at the salon
[54:08] What continuing education looks like for a beautician
[54:44] Kids and family: What motivates Christina
[56:55] Christina and Garrett’s words of wisdom
[59:35] How to find Bella Donna

Highlight Quote “Do it four feet at a time. Instead of not getting it done and seeing too big of a task that you won’t accomplish, don’t stop working on it. Don’t stop building on your dream, even if you can only do it four feet at a time” Garrett Lichtenberg, Local Business podcast, (41:52)

Links:
https://belladonnasa.com/
https://www.instagram.com/belladonna_company/?hl=en

https://txlocaltalent.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/check/add-phone?country_code=us
https://www.facebook.com/txlocaltalent
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tzUASELeq89GBm1yeHIkw/featured
https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE]]>3615beautybiztalk,beautybusiness,beautyentrepreneur,beautyindustryinsights,behindthechair,belladonna,hairandbeautypodcast,hairstylistcommunity,hairstylistsunite,localbusiness,localtalent,salonbranding,salonculture,saloninnovation,salonowners,salonpodcast,salonstrategies,salonsuccess,smallbusinessentrepreneur,stylistinsightsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/serving-up-fashion-and-ice-cream-at-the-mill--54041858
It takes a lot to start up a business… So how about two? All while being a parent and keeping a day job going? It would be impossible for one person to do all that, but fortunately two sisters banded together to do both. On this episode of the Local Business podcast, Jason talks to Cibolo locals Cassandra Kearns and Christine Bowden who run The Mill, a boutique clothing store, and The Scoop, an ice cream parlor. Listen to them get real about what it means to be a business owner.
The sisters tell Jason how they came up with the idea for The Mill and let him in on the behind-the-scenes management of the business. They share how they price their products, manage their time, and measure their success as business owners. You’ll also hear about their involvement with the Cibolo Small Business Alliance and what they do to unwind when they’re not at work. Listen out for their plans for the future of their business and what they hope to add to the downtown area of Cibolo!
This episode lifts the lid on two of the most popular businesses in the Cibolo area and shows the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur. If you enjoyed it, you can support Cassandra, Christine, and the Local Business podcast by sharing this episode with a friend.

Timestamps
[0:42] Cassandra and Christine give Jason their elevator pitch
[1:56] How the sisters set up their first business together
[3:34] Setting up The Mill and coping with COVID
[5:15] Where the sisters source their products
[6:55] Social media, Yelp and more: Where Cassandra and Christine market their business
[8:08] The expectation vs reality of managing employees
[11:27] What’s the typical customer profile?
[12:12] Diving into pricing strategy
[13:11] Cassandra shares her hopes for the future of the business
[14:50] “It’s hard”: How the girls manage their time
[16:10] “You don't know what you don’t know”: What Cassandra and Christine wish they knew and their biggest mistake
[21:22] How do you measure success?
[23:12] What the future of Cibolo has to do with the future of The Mill
[25:33] The psychology of leaving online reviews
[27:27] It’s time for the… Lightning Rooooooouuuuuuund!!!
[32:42] So what’s happening with the Small Business Alliance?
[36:06] “So here’s the thing”: Working on the downtown noise ordinance
[37:33] Relaxing and resetting when you’re a business owner
[40:33] Cassandra and Christine share their parting words of wisdom
[43:58] Passion and freedom (not money!): Why people start small businesses
[47:53] How the sisters are planning for their future
[52:11] Cassandra’s partnership with Liz at The Rooted Fork

Highlight Quote“If you’re thinking about wanting to open a business, talk to people. Ask questions. Most people that own a small business are more than willing to talk when we have time”Cassandra Kearns, Local Business podcast, (40:45)

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/TheMillBoutique/
https://www.instagram.com/themillboutique/

https://txlocaltalent.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/txlocaltalent/
https://www.facebook.com/txlocaltalent
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tzUASELeq89GBm1yeHIkw/featured
https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54041858Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:00:03 +0000Jason SetzerLocal Talent: Local Business - Episode 27 It takes a lot to start up a business… So how about two? All while being a parent and keeping a day job going? It would be impossible for one person to do all that, but fortunately two sisters banded together...
It takes a lot to start up a business… So how about two? All while being a parent and keeping a day job going? It would be impossible for one person to do all that, but fortunately two sisters banded together to do both. On this episode of the Local Business podcast, Jason talks to Cibolo locals Cassandra Kearns and Christine Bowden who run The Mill, a boutique clothing store, and The Scoop, an ice cream parlor. Listen to them get real about what it means to be a business owner.
The sisters tell Jason how they came up with the idea for The Mill and let him in on the behind-the-scenes management of the business. They share how they price their products, manage their time, and measure their success as business owners. You’ll also hear about their involvement with the Cibolo Small Business Alliance and what they do to unwind when they’re not at work. Listen out for their plans for the future of their business and what they hope to add to the downtown area of Cibolo!
This episode lifts the lid on two of the most popular businesses in the Cibolo area and shows the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur. If you enjoyed it, you can support Cassandra, Christine, and the Local Business podcast by sharing this episode with a friend.

Timestamps
[0:42] Cassandra and Christine give Jason their elevator pitch
[1:56] How the sisters set up their first business together
[3:34] Setting up The Mill and coping with COVID
[5:15] Where the sisters source their products
[6:55] Social media, Yelp and more: Where Cassandra and Christine market their business
[8:08] The expectation vs reality of managing employees
[11:27] What’s the typical customer profile?
[12:12] Diving into pricing strategy
[13:11] Cassandra shares her hopes for the future of the business
[14:50] “It’s hard”: How the girls manage their time
[16:10] “You don't know what you don’t know”: What Cassandra and Christine wish they knew and their biggest mistake
[21:22] How do you measure success?
[23:12] What the future of Cibolo has to do with the future of The Mill
[25:33] The psychology of leaving online reviews
[27:27] It’s time for the… Lightning Rooooooouuuuuuund!!!
[32:42] So what’s happening with the Small Business Alliance?
[36:06] “So here’s the thing”: Working on the downtown noise ordinance
[37:33] Relaxing and resetting when you’re a business owner
[40:33] Cassandra and Christine share their parting words of wisdom
[43:58] Passion and freedom (not money!): Why people start small businesses
[47:53] How the sisters are planning for their future
[52:11] Cassandra’s partnership with Liz at The Rooted Fork

Highlight Quote“If you’re thinking about wanting to open a business, talk to people. Ask questions. Most people that own a small business are more than willing to talk when we have time”Cassandra Kearns, Local Business podcast, (40:45)

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/TheMillBoutique/
https://www.instagram.com/themillboutique/

https://txlocaltalent.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/txlocaltalent/
https://www.facebook.com/txlocaltalent
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tzUASELeq89GBm1yeHIkw/featured
https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE]]>338623ltn,bosswomen,boutique,entrepreneurs,fashion,icecream,localbusinesspodcast,mercantile,smallbusinesses,txlocaltalentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/towing-the-line-move-over-or-slow-down--53709205

“You don’t know what that operator’s been through that day”. When you see a tow truck operator at a pit stop, you don’t know if he’s come from rescuing a small dog locked in a car or if he’s been at the scene of a five car pile-up with multiple fatalities. On this episode of the Local Business podcast, host Jason chats with Schertz business owner and tow truck operator Geoffrey Nienstedt.

Geoff tells Jason how he left school early and got into the tow truck industry. He gives an insider’s point of view of the business, telling Jason about the pay and commission that tow truck operators receive and what he’s learned since he became a business owner. They discuss the reform that Geoff is trying to push through local government with a group of grassroots lobbyists that would increase the fine for drivers who ignore the state’s Slow Down or Move Over law. Geoff also highlights a growing problem in the tow trucking industry—a lack of operators. Listen to the episode to find out what that could mean from your local community.

This episode of the Local Business podcast features Texas business and political issues. If you’d like to hear more about what entrepreneurs in the Cibolo-Schertz area are up to, subscribe to the Local Business podcast!

Timestamps
[1:27] Geoff gives Jason his elevator pitch and explains how he started his business
[3:37] “Trial and error”: How Geoff learned towing
[5:20] Can anyone take tow truck training?
[6:18] How Geoff started out the business
[8:05] Making towing safer
[10:03] Growing the business to a second truck and retainer contracts
[11:57] What’s a truck worth?
[12:28] Geoff’s business competition
[13:51] What Geoff wishes he knew before starting his business and his biggest mistake
[15:50] The tool that runs Geoff’s business
[16:07] “Being able to keep everybody happy”: How Geoff measures success
[16:43] What can go wrong in towing?
[21:00] Lobbying to change the law on unsafe driving
[26:56] Crunching the numbers on the Slow Down or Move Over rules
[29:00] What new drivers need to know about moving over, and how to teach them
[33:47] It’s time for the… Lightning Round!!
[37:35] How Geoff manages his employees
[40:38] “If you think it’s bad now”: What happens when there aren’t any more tow truck drivers?
[44:00] A tow truck driver’s typical pay and commission structure
[53:05] Tackling negative stereotypes about tow truck drivers
[54:08] “You don’t know what that operator’s been through that day”
[57:24] Geoff’s parting words of wisdom

Highlight Quote“Back when I was getting going, and this is something you’ve got to really be really careful with in business, [my biggest mistake was] growing too fast… When things look like they’re going so well and you’re buying equipment and stuff then all of a sudden you feel like the walls are closing in on you. We went through 2008, 2009, which I ended up making it through fine but it’s scary as hell.”
Geoff Nienstedt, Local Business podcast, (14:36)

Links:
https://www.rrtowing.com/
https://www.instagram.com/towroadrunner/

https://txlocaltalent.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/txlocaltalent/
https://www.facebook.com/txlocaltalent
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tzUASELeq89GBm1yeHIkw/featured
https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53709205Thu, 11 May 2023 10:00:01 +0000Jason SetzerLocal Talent: Local Business - Episode 26 “You don’t know what that operator’s been through that day”. When you see a tow truck operator at a pit stop, you don’t know if he’s come from rescuing a small dog locked in a car or if he’s been at the...

“You don’t know what that operator’s been through that day”. When you see a tow truck operator at a pit stop, you don’t know if he’s come from rescuing a small dog locked in a car or if he’s been at the scene of a five car pile-up with multiple fatalities. On this episode of the Local Business podcast, host Jason chats with Schertz business owner and tow truck operator Geoffrey Nienstedt.

Geoff tells Jason how he left school early and got into the tow truck industry. He gives an insider’s point of view of the business, telling Jason about the pay and commission that tow truck operators receive and what he’s learned since he became a business owner. They discuss the reform that Geoff is trying to push through local government with a group of grassroots lobbyists that would increase the fine for drivers who ignore the state’s Slow Down or Move Over law. Geoff also highlights a growing problem in the tow trucking industry—a lack of operators. Listen to the episode to find out what that could mean from your local community.

This episode of the Local Business podcast features Texas business and political issues. If you’d like to hear more about what entrepreneurs in the Cibolo-Schertz area are up to, subscribe to the Local Business podcast!

Timestamps
[1:27] Geoff gives Jason his elevator pitch and explains how he started his business
[3:37] “Trial and error”: How Geoff learned towing
[5:20] Can anyone take tow truck training?
[6:18] How Geoff started out the business
[8:05] Making towing safer
[10:03] Growing the business to a second truck and retainer contracts
[11:57] What’s a truck worth?
[12:28] Geoff’s business competition
[13:51] What Geoff wishes he knew before starting his business and his biggest mistake
[15:50] The tool that runs Geoff’s business
[16:07] “Being able to keep everybody happy”: How Geoff measures success
[16:43] What can go wrong in towing?
[21:00] Lobbying to change the law on unsafe driving
[26:56] Crunching the numbers on the Slow Down or Move Over rules
[29:00] What new drivers need to know about moving over, and how to teach them
[33:47] It’s time for the… Lightning Round!!
[37:35] How Geoff manages his employees
[40:38] “If you think it’s bad now”: What happens when there aren’t any more tow truck drivers?
[44:00] A tow truck driver’s typical pay and commission structure
[53:05] Tackling negative stereotypes about tow truck drivers
[54:08] “You don’t know what that operator’s been through that day”
[57:24] Geoff’s parting words of wisdom

Highlight Quote“Back when I was getting going, and this is something you’ve got to really be really careful with in business, [my biggest mistake was] growing too fast… When things look like they’re going so well and you’re buying equipment and stuff then all of a sudden you feel like the walls are closing in on you. We went through 2008, 2009, which I ended up making it through fine but it’s scary as hell.”
Geoff Nienstedt, Local Business podcast, (14:36)

Links:
https://www.rrtowing.com/
https://www.instagram.com/towroadrunner/

https://txlocaltalent.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/txlocaltalent/
https://www.facebook.com/txlocaltalent
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tzUASELeq89GBm1yeHIkw/featured
https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE]]>341723ltn,entrepreneur,localbusinesspodcast,slowdownormoveover,towingservice,towtruckindustry,towtruckoperator,txlocaltalent,vodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-an-employee-bought-the-competitors-business--53708038
On this episode of Local Business, host Jason speaks to another local entrepreneur about what it takes to strike out on your own and start a successful business. Billy Cooper runs Industrial Air Services, a company providing maintenance and repairs for industrial air equipment, and more recently he also bought a car wash business that’s going from strength to strength. Join them for this great conversation about learning an industry, hiring and firing, and putting in the work to have the life you want.
Billy tells Jason about how he got started in the industrial air industry and what’s changed since he bought the business where he used to work. They discuss what it’s like to wear the boss hat and how Billy keeps his business going through building strong relationships and delivering great customer service. He shares some of the mistakes he made along the way and what his plans for the future are.
If you’re interested in learning about different business industries and the opportunities that come along when you’re a business owner, this is a great episode of Local Business to listen to. Stay tuned to the end to hear Billy’s advice for anyone who wants to be an entrepreneur and subscribe to the Local Business podcast to hear more episodes with business owners in the Selma and Cibolo area.

Timestamps
[0:41] Billy gives Jason the elevator pitch for his business Industrial Air Services
[2:40] What does it take to work in the industry?
[4:19] Billy’s work history and how he bought the company
[6:37] What’s changed in the industry?
[7:33] The typical customer profile of Industrial Air Services
[12:42] Industrial Air Services’ growth strategy and how it’s going to help Billy retire at 55
[16:12] “At first it was hard”: Billy on working with his son
[17:10] How Billy learned to run a business
[18:28] Lightning Roooouuunnnnnd!!
[21:15] Hiring and firing: What Billy got wrong running his business
[22:04] Billy’s favorite business tools
[23:04] What’s going to happen in the industrial air industry in the future?
[24:17] Crunching the numbers of running a service business
[28:20] What separates you from your competition, Billy?
[31:28] The role that marketing plays in driving Billy’s business forward
[39:27] How Billy bought a car wash
[43:38] The overlaps between Industrial Air Services and Cooper’s Car Wash
[45:28] The next car wash that Billy has his eyes on
[48:00] Some of the risks of running a car wash
[52:13] Billy’s parting words of wisdom for anyone looking to start their own business
[56:54] Where to find Billy online

Highlight Quote
“Our employees are what set us apart from the mindset of a lot of bigger competitors. A lot of our customers are not a number. Every one of our customers has built our business, so our employees know how to handle our customers”.
Billy Cooper, Local Business podcast, (28:50)


Links:
https://www.iastx.com/
https://www.cooperscarwash.com/

https://txlocaltalent.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/txlocaltalent/
https://www.facebook.com/txlocaltalent
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tzUASELeq89GBm1yeHIkw/featured
https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53708038Tue, 02 May 2023 10:00:02 +0000Jason SetzerLocal Talent: Local Business - Episode 25 On this episode of Local Business, host Jason speaks to another local entrepreneur about what it takes to strike out on your own and start a successful business. Billy Cooper runs Industrial Air Services, a...
On this episode of Local Business, host Jason speaks to another local entrepreneur about what it takes to strike out on your own and start a successful business. Billy Cooper runs Industrial Air Services, a company providing maintenance and repairs for industrial air equipment, and more recently he also bought a car wash business that’s going from strength to strength. Join them for this great conversation about learning an industry, hiring and firing, and putting in the work to have the life you want.
Billy tells Jason about how he got started in the industrial air industry and what’s changed since he bought the business where he used to work. They discuss what it’s like to wear the boss hat and how Billy keeps his business going through building strong relationships and delivering great customer service. He shares some of the mistakes he made along the way and what his plans for the future are.
If you’re interested in learning about different business industries and the opportunities that come along when you’re a business owner, this is a great episode of Local Business to listen to. Stay tuned to the end to hear Billy’s advice for anyone who wants to be an entrepreneur and subscribe to the Local Business podcast to hear more episodes with business owners in the Selma and Cibolo area.

Timestamps
[0:41] Billy gives Jason the elevator pitch for his business Industrial Air Services
[2:40] What does it take to work in the industry?
[4:19] Billy’s work history and how he bought the company
[6:37] What’s changed in the industry?
[7:33] The typical customer profile of Industrial Air Services
[12:42] Industrial Air Services’ growth strategy and how it’s going to help Billy retire at 55
[16:12] “At first it was hard”: Billy on working with his son
[17:10] How Billy learned to run a business
[18:28] Lightning Roooouuunnnnnd!!
[21:15] Hiring and firing: What Billy got wrong running his business
[22:04] Billy’s favorite business tools
[23:04] What’s going to happen in the industrial air industry in the future?
[24:17] Crunching the numbers of running a service business
[28:20] What separates you from your competition, Billy?
[31:28] The role that marketing plays in driving Billy’s business forward
[39:27] How Billy bought a car wash
[43:38] The overlaps between Industrial Air Services and Cooper’s Car Wash
[45:28] The next car wash that Billy has his eyes on
[48:00] Some of the risks of running a car wash
[52:13] Billy’s parting words of wisdom for anyone looking to start their own business
[56:54] Where to find Billy online

Highlight Quote
“Our employees are what set us apart from the mindset of a lot of bigger competitors. A lot of our customers are not a number. Every one of our customers has built our business, so our employees know how to handle our customers”.
Billy Cooper, Local Business podcast, (28:50)


Links:
https://www.iastx.com/
https://www.cooperscarwash.com/

https://txlocaltalent.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/txlocaltalent/
https://www.facebook.com/txlocaltalent
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tzUASELeq89GBm1yeHIkw/featured
https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE]]>347023ltn,carwashbusiness,entrepreneur,industrialairindustry,industrialairservice,localbusinesses,localbusinesspodcast,txlocaltalent,vodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-need-a-nurse-practitioner-or-a-doctor--53535945
This episode contains references to suicide

When medicine is a business, what does it mean to take care of a patient? And
how do you do it without sacrificing your own well-being and your bottom line? On this
episode of the newly rebranded Local Business podcast, Jason talks to nurse
practitioner Sean Dittman about his medical practice, Affinity Family Care, based on
Brite Road in Cibolo.
Sean tells Jason how he qualified as a nurse practitioner and about the journey he went
on from working for someone else to setting up his own practice. Sean gets honest
about the mistakes he made early on in the business and says what he would do
differently today. He also shares some great insights into being a business owner and
dealing with the risks that come with the entrepreneur life.
Jason and Sean have an honest discussion about the state of healthcare in the U.S.,
examining both the patient and the practitioner’s point of view. You’ll learn what the
difference is between a doctor and a nurse practitioner, as well as Sean’s thoughts on
the epidemic of child mental health issues. Listen out for Sean’s advice on staying
healthy and taking care of yourself—and your family.
Subscribe to the Local Talent podcast to find out everything you need to know about
local business, local politics and what’s going on in the Cibolo area.

Timestamps
[0:31] Sean gives Jason his elevator pitch and explains how he opened his family care
clinic
[4:17] How the business grew and got its first address
[6:40] “I can’t do both”: Deciding to leave WellMed
[10:58] What’s the difference between a doctor and a nurse practitioner?
[17:12] Medicine as a business and what Sean would change if he had to do it all over
[21:23] “We’re starting to have an impact”: Why Sean doesn’t run a cash-only practice
[23:12] Sean’s experience of hiring his first employees
[25:12] The biggest mistake that Sean made as a nurse practitioner
[29:49] Why “Be present” is the best advice that Sean’s ever received
[31:05] How we see the child mental health crisis playing out today
[36:52] Lightening Roooooouuuuuuundd!!
[39:19] The brains vs. the mind and Sean’s holistic approach to mental health
[46:45] Sean breaks down how much he gets paid by insurance companies
[50:04] Why you shouldn’t skip your physicals
[54:03] The healthcare issues you need to be aware of in the Cibolo area
[59:53] How to avoid catching the flu and how to top up your vitamin D levels
[1:02:02] Facts vs myths: What’s the biggest myth about being a nurse practitioner?
[1:04:58] Sean’s parting words of wisdom
[1:10:04] Why thinking “You can always close down tomorrow” actually keeps you going

Highlight Quote
“‘Be present’ is the best advice I’ve ever received. Make a practice of being
present. It’s a simple thing, it’s not very easy, especially today. Our attention
span is 10 seconds on the Reel, TikTok, or whatever it is. So often we miss
what’s going on. Especially in my job, I’ve got to be present with each
patient encounter and it’s hard to do sometimes”.
Sean Dittman, Local Business podcast, (29:49)

Links
https://affinityfamilies.com/

https://txlocaltalent.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/txlocaltalent/
https://www.facebook.com/txlocaltalent
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tzUASELeq89GBm1yeHIkw/featured
https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53535945Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:00:02 +0000Jason SetzerLocal Talent: Local Business - Episode 24 This episode contains references to suicide When medicine is a business, what does it mean to take care of a patient? And how do you do it without sacrificing your own well-being and your bottom line? On...
This episode contains references to suicide

When medicine is a business, what does it mean to take care of a patient? And
how do you do it without sacrificing your own well-being and your bottom line? On this
episode of the newly rebranded Local Business podcast, Jason talks to nurse
practitioner Sean Dittman about his medical practice, Affinity Family Care, based on
Brite Road in Cibolo.
Sean tells Jason how he qualified as a nurse practitioner and about the journey he went
on from working for someone else to setting up his own practice. Sean gets honest
about the mistakes he made early on in the business and says what he would do
differently today. He also shares some great insights into being a business owner and
dealing with the risks that come with the entrepreneur life.
Jason and Sean have an honest discussion about the state of healthcare in the U.S.,
examining both the patient and the practitioner’s point of view. You’ll learn what the
difference is between a doctor and a nurse practitioner, as well as Sean’s thoughts on
the epidemic of child mental health issues. Listen out for Sean’s advice on staying
healthy and taking care of yourself—and your family.
Subscribe to the Local Talent podcast to find out everything you need to know about
local business, local politics and what’s going on in the Cibolo area.

Timestamps
[0:31] Sean gives Jason his elevator pitch and explains how he opened his family care
clinic
[4:17] How the business grew and got its first address
[6:40] “I can’t do both”: Deciding to leave WellMed
[10:58] What’s the difference between a doctor and a nurse practitioner?
[17:12] Medicine as a business and what Sean would change if he had to do it all over
[21:23] “We’re starting to have an impact”: Why Sean doesn’t run a cash-only practice
[23:12] Sean’s experience of hiring his first employees
[25:12] The biggest mistake that Sean made as a nurse practitioner
[29:49] Why “Be present” is the best advice that Sean’s ever received
[31:05] How we see the child mental health crisis playing out today
[36:52] Lightening Roooooouuuuuuundd!!
[39:19] The brains vs. the mind and Sean’s holistic approach to mental health
[46:45] Sean breaks down how much he gets paid by insurance companies
[50:04] Why you shouldn’t skip your physicals
[54:03] The healthcare issues you need to be aware of in the Cibolo area
[59:53] How to avoid catching the flu and how to top up your vitamin D levels
[1:02:02] Facts vs myths: What’s the biggest myth about being a nurse practitioner?
[1:04:58] Sean’s parting words of wisdom
[1:10:04] Why thinking “You can always close down tomorrow” actually keeps you going

Highlight Quote
“‘Be present’ is the best advice I’ve ever received. Make a practice of being
present. It’s a simple thing, it’s not very easy, especially today. Our attention
span is 10 seconds on the Reel, TikTok, or whatever it is. So often we miss
what’s going on. Especially in my job, I’ve got to be present with each
patient encounter and it’s hard to do sometimes”.
Sean Dittman, Local Business podcast, (29:49)

Links
https://affinityfamilies.com/

https://txlocaltalent.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/txlocaltalent/
https://www.facebook.com/txlocaltalent
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tzUASELeq89GBm1yeHIkw/featured
https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE]]>4413entrepreneur,health,localbusinesspodcast,medicine,nursepractitioner,patient,practice,txlocaltalentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-uc-qaao--53529301[0:00] Intro
[0:35] Tri County Chamber of Commerce
[1:00] Call to Order
[3:28] Question 1 "Who are you"
[11:20] Question 2 "What makes UC"
[18:04] Question 3 "Top Campaign Priorities"
[30:30] Question 4 "Campaign Trail"
[44:00] Question 5 "Council Challenges / Solutions"
[54:40] Question 6 "Permit"
[1:00:32] Question 7 "Aviation District"
[1:13:02] Question 8 "Candidate qualifications"
[1:24:42] Question 9 "Golf Course Subsidy"
[1:36:28] Question 10 "Closing Statement"


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53529301Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:27:40 +0000Jason SetzerWe reached out to all City of Cibolo District 5 candidates to answer some questions. Huge thank you to the Texas Tri County Chamber of Commerce for Sponsoring this forum: https://txtricountychamber.org/ Big thank you to all the candidates for taking...[0:00] Intro
[0:35] Tri County Chamber of Commerce
[1:00] Call to Order
[3:28] Question 1 "Who are you"
[11:20] Question 2 "What makes UC"
[18:04] Question 3 "Top Campaign Priorities"
[30:30] Question 4 "Campaign Trail"
[44:00] Question 5 "Council Challenges / Solutions"
[54:40] Question 6 "Permit"
[1:00:32] Question 7 "Aviation District"
[1:13:02] Question 8 "Candidate qualifications"
[1:24:42] Question 9 "Golf Course Subsidy"
[1:36:28] Question 10 "Closing Statement"


]]>6294falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vice-president-of-green-valley-sud-board-ep008--53444095 Local Politics Episode 8: Interview with John Frias

You might not feel the need to follow developments from the Green Valley Special Utilities District Board… until you open your water bill and see how much your rates have changed. On this episode of the Local Politics podcast, Jason and Kevin talk to John Frias from the Green Valley Water Board about what it means to serve on the board, what the heck the board does, and just what went down between him and Steve Quinn on Cibolo Council.
John tells Jason and Kevin about his military background and his work at a local logging company. He explains why he got interested in the Special Utilities District and talks about what’s changed since he was elected to the board in November. In a Local Politics first, Kevin talks a live call from Steve Quinn to get to the bottom of what happened on the Cibolo board and John gives his response. At the end of the episode, John talks about the massive expansion going on in the Cibolo and Green Valley area and what that means for local residents.
This episode of Local Politics tackles a different aspect of local administration, one that’s equally as important for residents and homeowners as city council elections. You can have your say on water issues and the Special Utilities District by commenting on our Facebook or YouTube page. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Local Politics podcast to hear more from your elected local officials!

Timestamps
[2:33] John Frias gives Kevin and Jason a run-down of his background
[5:58] Why run for council in Green Valley if you don’t live there?
[9:05] What the heck does the Green Valley Special Utilities District do?
[11:55] Meeting minutes and the GV ‘Taj Mahal’: What’s changed since the November election
[14:49] What’s Green Valley doing to avoid costly litigation?
[15:45] Is grass on the front lawn a thing of the past?
[16:51] So what’s it like to campaign for a place on the water board?
[19:25] John Frias and Steve Quinn: What really happened with the Planning and Zone board?
[24:10] John’s comments to Steve about the board drama
[26:45] It’s time for the… Lightning Round!!
[33:07] Bad optics on Cibolo committees
[36:15] Behind the scenes for the big decisions at the Planning and Zoning boards
[41:51] A possible building moratorium in Cibolo?
[44:30] John’s vision for the future of Green Valley
[48:08] What does John think of the new mayor of Cibolo?
[52:04] The biggest misconception about Green Valley and how to get a service area
[54:04] The “massive growth” in the San Antonio/Cibolo area
[56:56] Do you get paid to go to board meetings?



Highlight Quote“Going forward, I think if the cities can work with the municipalities together and Schertz and Cibolo have a great relationship, I want to see Green Valley also a part of that relationship. [I want to make sure that everyone’s] on the same plan, everybody has the same agenda of what they want to accomplish on behalf of the ratepayers”.


-John Frias, Local Politics podcast (44:42)

People Referenced in This Episode

• Bob Robertson
• Christina Miller
• Cody Hicks
• Joel Hicks
• Mark Allen
• Mayor Stosh Boyle
• Melvin Hicks
• Nicholas Sherman
• Randy Roberts
• Steve Quinn
• Summer Marie Brown

Links

https://txlocaltalent.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/txlocaltalent/
https://www.facebook.com/txlocaltalent
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tzUASELeq89GBm1yeHIkw/featured
https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53444095Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:00:02 +0000Jason SetzerLocal Politics Episode 8: Interview with John Frias You might not feel the need to follow developments from the Green Valley Special Utilities District Board… until you open your water bill and see how much your rates have changed. On this episode of... Local Politics Episode 8: Interview with John Frias

You might not feel the need to follow developments from the Green Valley Special Utilities District Board… until you open your water bill and see how much your rates have changed. On this episode of the Local Politics podcast, Jason and Kevin talk to John Frias from the Green Valley Water Board about what it means to serve on the board, what the heck the board does, and just what went down between him and Steve Quinn on Cibolo Council.
John tells Jason and Kevin about his military background and his work at a local logging company. He explains why he got interested in the Special Utilities District and talks about what’s changed since he was elected to the board in November. In a Local Politics first, Kevin talks a live call from Steve Quinn to get to the bottom of what happened on the Cibolo board and John gives his response. At the end of the episode, John talks about the massive expansion going on in the Cibolo and Green Valley area and what that means for local residents.
This episode of Local Politics tackles a different aspect of local administration, one that’s equally as important for residents and homeowners as city council elections. You can have your say on water issues and the Special Utilities District by commenting on our Facebook or YouTube page. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Local Politics podcast to hear more from your elected local officials!

Timestamps
[2:33] John Frias gives Kevin and Jason a run-down of his background
[5:58] Why run for council in Green Valley if you don’t live there?
[9:05] What the heck does the Green Valley Special Utilities District do?
[11:55] Meeting minutes and the GV ‘Taj Mahal’: What’s changed since the November election
[14:49] What’s Green Valley doing to avoid costly litigation?
[15:45] Is grass on the front lawn a thing of the past?
[16:51] So what’s it like to campaign for a place on the water board?
[19:25] John Frias and Steve Quinn: What really happened with the Planning and Zone board?
[24:10] John’s comments to Steve about the board drama
[26:45] It’s time for the… Lightning Round!!
[33:07] Bad optics on Cibolo committees
[36:15] Behind the scenes for the big decisions at the Planning and Zoning boards
[41:51] A possible building moratorium in Cibolo?
[44:30] John’s vision for the future of Green Valley
[48:08] What does John think of the new mayor of Cibolo?
[52:04] The biggest misconception about Green Valley and how to get a service area
[54:04] The “massive growth” in the San Antonio/Cibolo area
[56:56] Do you get paid to go to board meetings?



Highlight Quote“Going forward, I think if the cities can work with the municipalities together and Schertz and Cibolo have a great relationship, I want to see Green Valley also a part of that relationship. [I want to make sure that everyone’s] on the same plan, everybody has the same agenda of what they want to accomplish on behalf of the ratepayers”.


-John Frias, Local Politics podcast (44:42)

People Referenced in This Episode

• Bob Robertson
• Christina Miller
• Cody Hicks
• Joel Hicks
• Mark Allen
• Mayor Stosh Boyle
• Melvin Hicks
• Nicholas Sherman
• Randy Roberts
• Steve Quinn
• Summer Marie Brown

Links

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[0:00] Intro [0:27] Tri County Chamber of Commerce [0:50] Important Dates [2:32] Question 1 [2:35] Rene Paschall [6:41] Laura Stanford [7:52] Monica Ryan [11:31] Question 2 [11:35] Rene Paschall [12:56] Laura Stanford [14:15] Monica Ryan [18:23] Question 3 [18:25] Rene Paschall [19:46] Laura Stanford [20:54] Monica Ryan [24:40] Question 4 [24:45] Rene Paschall [28:39] Laura Stanford [30:52] Monica Ryan [33:40] Question 5 [33:43] Rene Paschall [35:10] Laura Stanford [35:30] Monica Ryan [37:19] Question 6 [37:22] Rene Paschall [37:56] Laura Stanford [39:00] Monica Ryan [43:00] Question 7 [43:06] Rene Paschall [46:10] Laura Stanford [48:21] Monica Ryan [51:55] Question 8 [52:13] Rene Paschall [54:56] Laura Stanford [55:49] Monica Ryan [57:15] Question 9 [57:20] Rene Paschall [1:01:36] Laura Stanford [1:03:45] Monica Ryan [1:07:46] Question 10 [1:08:15] Rene Paschall [1:13:00] Laura Stanford [1:13:29] Monica Ryan [1:16:59] Question 11 [1:17:05] Rene Paschall [1:20:07] Laura Stanford [1:20:53] Monica Ryan [1:22:30] Question 12 [1:22:34] Rene Paschall [1:24:35] Laura Stanford [1:25:04] Monica Ryan [1:27:07] Question 13 [1:27:16] Rene Paschall [1:28:48] Laura Stanford [1:29:22] Monica Ryan [1:33:33] Question 14 [1:33:49] Rene Paschall [1:37:16] Laura Stanford [1:39:18] Monica Ryan [1:42:18] Question 15 [1:42:20] Rene Paschall [1:47:31] Laura Stanford [1:50:00] Monica Ryan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53369766Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:00:03 +0000Jason SetzerWe reached out to all JISD candidates that had an opponent to answer some questions. Huge thank you to Tri County Chamber of Commerce for Sponsoring this forum: https://txtricountychamber.org/ Big thank you to all the candidates for taking time to...
[0:00] Intro [0:27] Tri County Chamber of Commerce [0:50] Important Dates [2:32] Question 1 [2:35] Rene Paschall [6:41] Laura Stanford [7:52] Monica Ryan [11:31] Question 2 [11:35] Rene Paschall [12:56] Laura Stanford [14:15] Monica Ryan [18:23] Question 3 [18:25] Rene Paschall [19:46] Laura Stanford [20:54] Monica Ryan [24:40] Question 4 [24:45] Rene Paschall [28:39] Laura Stanford [30:52] Monica Ryan [33:40] Question 5 [33:43] Rene Paschall [35:10] Laura Stanford [35:30] Monica Ryan [37:19] Question 6 [37:22] Rene Paschall [37:56] Laura Stanford [39:00] Monica Ryan [43:00] Question 7 [43:06] Rene Paschall [46:10] Laura Stanford [48:21] Monica Ryan [51:55] Question 8 [52:13] Rene Paschall [54:56] Laura Stanford [55:49] Monica Ryan [57:15] Question 9 [57:20] Rene Paschall [1:01:36] Laura Stanford [1:03:45] Monica Ryan [1:07:46] Question 10 [1:08:15] Rene Paschall [1:13:00] Laura Stanford [1:13:29] Monica Ryan [1:16:59] Question 11 [1:17:05] Rene Paschall [1:20:07] Laura Stanford [1:20:53] Monica Ryan [1:22:30] Question 12 [1:22:34] Rene Paschall [1:24:35] Laura Stanford [1:25:04] Monica Ryan [1:27:07] Question 13 [1:27:16] Rene Paschall [1:28:48] Laura Stanford [1:29:22] Monica Ryan [1:33:33] Question 14 [1:33:49] Rene Paschall [1:37:16] Laura Stanford [1:39:18] Monica Ryan [1:42:18] Question 15 [1:42:20] Rene Paschall [1:47:31] Laura Stanford [1:50:00] Monica Ryan]]>6824bethechange,bethevoice,educationmatters,haveyoursay,jisd,jisdelections,jisdtrustees,localelectionday,localelections,localelectionseason,localelectiontime,makeitcount,ourcommunity,ourfuture,ourkids,schoolboard,schoolboardmatters,trustees,useyourvote,votefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mayor-of-garden-ridge-robb-erickson-ep007--53299265
“We’re gonna build a wall around Garden Ridge and have Schertz pay for
it!”. That’s the rumor going around the Northeastern Partnership Towns at the
moment, but is it true? On this episode of Local Politics, Jason and Kevin talk to
Garden Ridge Mayor Robb Erickson about becoming mayor, being an Air Force
pilot, and of course, that city wall.
Robb details his background and his journey from local resident to city council to
mayor, sprinkling in his political philosophy and his plans for the city. He explains
why he loves elections despite the grind and what he’s learned about Garden
Ridge since he became the mayor. He also talks about why he started the city’s
popular First Friday tradition, where locals meet their elected officials over a drink.
You’ll hear Robb’s biggest political mistake, what happened to him in his military
Poopy Suit and the real facts on voter turnout in the city. Don’t forget to listen out
for the proposal to turn Garden Ridge into a Home Rule city which is going to be
on your voting ballot this May.
Should Garden Ridge become a Home Rule city? What should Mayor Erickson do
to stop other cities’ noise and traffic from entering Garden Ridge? Tell us your
thoughts by joining the podcast’s Facebook page. And if you enjoyed the episode,
don’t forget to subscribe so that you can catch more interviews with your local
politicians!

Timestamps
[1:50] Robb Erickson tells Kevin and Jason how he became the mayor of Garden Ridge
[5:55] Moving from Utah to Texas via Mississippi, Arizona, Japan, and Las Vegas
[10:07] If we have drones, do we still need pilots?
[13:07] The origins of Garden Ridge’s First Fridays
[16:21] Why Robb actually loves elections
[20:58] Do you need political experience to run for mayor?
[26:36] It’s time for the… Lightning Round!!
[43:13] “A little more of the history of Garden Ridge”: What Robb wishes he’d known
before becoming the mayor
[45:26] Robb’s biggest mistake as mayor
[47:47] What’s the best advice that Robb has ever received?
[50:59] “What have we done to make life better in Garden Ridge?”
[51:34] Home Rule vs General Law cities: Which is better?
[57:13] Garden Ridge’s draft Home Rule charter
[1:00:03] Robb discusses voter turnout in Garden Ridge
[1:01:37] Addressing the rumors on the wall around Garden Ridge

Highlight Quote
“Elections accentuate the true nature of somebody… If someone is thinking
“I’m not really sure about them, I’m not really sure that they’ll run a clean
campaign, that they’re a really good person”, that can come out in an
election.”
Mayor Robb Erickson, Local Politics podcast (19:02)

People Referenced in This Episode
● Kelly Smith
● Larry Thompson
● Mary Dennis
● Mayor Ralph Gutierrez
● Mayor Stosh Boyle
● Mayor Tom Daley
● Nancy Cain
● Paul Duke
● Todd and Virginia Arvidson

Links
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https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53299265Sun, 26 Mar 2023 10:00:01 +0000Jason SetzerLocal Politics Episode 6: Interview with Robb Erickson “We’re gonna build a wall around Garden Ridge and have Schertz pay for it!”. That’s the rumor going around the Northeastern Partnership Towns at the moment, but is it true? On this episode of...
“We’re gonna build a wall around Garden Ridge and have Schertz pay for
it!”. That’s the rumor going around the Northeastern Partnership Towns at the
moment, but is it true? On this episode of Local Politics, Jason and Kevin talk to
Garden Ridge Mayor Robb Erickson about becoming mayor, being an Air Force
pilot, and of course, that city wall.
Robb details his background and his journey from local resident to city council to
mayor, sprinkling in his political philosophy and his plans for the city. He explains
why he loves elections despite the grind and what he’s learned about Garden
Ridge since he became the mayor. He also talks about why he started the city’s
popular First Friday tradition, where locals meet their elected officials over a drink.
You’ll hear Robb’s biggest political mistake, what happened to him in his military
Poopy Suit and the real facts on voter turnout in the city. Don’t forget to listen out
for the proposal to turn Garden Ridge into a Home Rule city which is going to be
on your voting ballot this May.
Should Garden Ridge become a Home Rule city? What should Mayor Erickson do
to stop other cities’ noise and traffic from entering Garden Ridge? Tell us your
thoughts by joining the podcast’s Facebook page. And if you enjoyed the episode,
don’t forget to subscribe so that you can catch more interviews with your local
politicians!

Timestamps
[1:50] Robb Erickson tells Kevin and Jason how he became the mayor of Garden Ridge
[5:55] Moving from Utah to Texas via Mississippi, Arizona, Japan, and Las Vegas
[10:07] If we have drones, do we still need pilots?
[13:07] The origins of Garden Ridge’s First Fridays
[16:21] Why Robb actually loves elections
[20:58] Do you need political experience to run for mayor?
[26:36] It’s time for the… Lightning Round!!
[43:13] “A little more of the history of Garden Ridge”: What Robb wishes he’d known
before becoming the mayor
[45:26] Robb’s biggest mistake as mayor
[47:47] What’s the best advice that Robb has ever received?
[50:59] “What have we done to make life better in Garden Ridge?”
[51:34] Home Rule vs General Law cities: Which is better?
[57:13] Garden Ridge’s draft Home Rule charter
[1:00:03] Robb discusses voter turnout in Garden Ridge
[1:01:37] Addressing the rumors on the wall around Garden Ridge

Highlight Quote
“Elections accentuate the true nature of somebody… If someone is thinking
“I’m not really sure about them, I’m not really sure that they’ll run a clean
campaign, that they’re a really good person”, that can come out in an
election.”
Mayor Robb Erickson, Local Politics podcast (19:02)

People Referenced in This Episode
● Kelly Smith
● Larry Thompson
● Mary Dennis
● Mayor Ralph Gutierrez
● Mayor Stosh Boyle
● Mayor Tom Daley
● Nancy Cain
● Paul Duke
● Todd and Virginia Arvidson

Links
https://txlocaltalent.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/txlocaltalent/
https://www.facebook.com/txlocaltalent
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This episode of the Local Talent podcast focuses on the business of business, with Jason and Carol nerding out on what makes a business run. Special guest Carol Wheeler is a business and executive coach who helps teams to recognize their strengths and achieve their goals. She tells Jason about the sweet spot number for teams, how money might demotivate your employees, and the best business advice she ever received.

Carol walks Jason through her elevator pitch and explains how she found the courage to switch from a steady career as a teacher to launching her own business. She explains her process of business coaching and unpacks the expectations she had before starting a business, and how they played out in reality. If you’re an entrepreneur, you’ll want to listen out for Carol’s advice on using LinkedIn to grow and market your business, and how to get out of being stuck in your zone of competence!

What did you think of Carol’s business advice? Would you hire a business coach? Get in touch with the Local Talent team and let us know what you think! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don’t miss an episode.


Timestamps

[0:23] Carol’s elevator pitch
[1:00] How Carol got into business coaching and handled launching a business during Covid, as a single parent
[3:23] “The only thing that has consistently worked is networking”: How Carol markets her business
[4:45] What’s the deal with LinkedIn, anyway? Carol shares her LinkedIn strategy
[7:52] The magic number when teams function
[9:00] Carol unpacks the Clifton Strengths Finder assessment
[11:52] The sales journey to hiring a business coach and how Carol pitches her services
[15:56] Carol’s plans for the future of her business and her struggles with town planning
[23:00] Expectation vs. reality: Being a business coach
[25:20] How Carol took the leap from teaching to being an entrepreneur and the outcomes she delivers for her clients
[27:20] It’s hard to price up the value you provide!
[30:58] “Let me tell you about money:” A surprising fact about the relationship between money and motivation
[34:58] Two other factors that help people to perform in their job
[36:49] Why longevity doesn’t always make you an attractive employee
[38:50] Lightning rooooouuuuuund!!
[42:15] What Carol wishes she’d known before starting her business and her biggest business mistake
[43:30] The best business advice Carol received and how it helped her to help her clients
[49:35] Balancing out the strengths and responsibilities of equal business partners
[51:38] Carol’s favorite business tool
[53:20] What are the most common struggles that teams have?
[54:40] Paddleboarding, quilting, reading: How Carol switches off her business brain
[56:05] The 10-year plan
[57:08] How Carol measures her own success
[1:01:02] Parting words of wisdom to aspiring entrepreneurs
[1:03:09] What we’ve got wrong about time management
[1:04:25] Do you have any competition?
[1:06:30] Where to go to get in touch with Carol


Highlight Quote
“Here's what the research says about money and salary: Money is a demotivator. And what that means is, if I think I'm being paid enough, or I think I'm being paid fairly, then money is neutral. But, if I don't feel like I'm being paid enough, or I feel like people around me are being paid more, or I don't think I can pay my bills, then money is a demotivator. I'm demotivated. So money doesn't actually motivate people.”
Carol Wheeler, Local Talent podcast, (31:06)

Links:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolannewheeler
https://www.facebook.com/NopaLeadership

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https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53122501Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:00:02 +0000Jason SetzerLocal Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode 23 This episode of the Local Talent podcast focuses on the business of business, with Jason and Carol nerding out on what makes a business run. Special guest Carol Wheeler is a business and...

This episode of the Local Talent podcast focuses on the business of business, with Jason and Carol nerding out on what makes a business run. Special guest Carol Wheeler is a business and executive coach who helps teams to recognize their strengths and achieve their goals. She tells Jason about the sweet spot number for teams, how money might demotivate your employees, and the best business advice she ever received.

Carol walks Jason through her elevator pitch and explains how she found the courage to switch from a steady career as a teacher to launching her own business. She explains her process of business coaching and unpacks the expectations she had before starting a business, and how they played out in reality. If you’re an entrepreneur, you’ll want to listen out for Carol’s advice on using LinkedIn to grow and market your business, and how to get out of being stuck in your zone of competence!

What did you think of Carol’s business advice? Would you hire a business coach? Get in touch with the Local Talent team and let us know what you think! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don’t miss an episode.


Timestamps

[0:23] Carol’s elevator pitch
[1:00] How Carol got into business coaching and handled launching a business during Covid, as a single parent
[3:23] “The only thing that has consistently worked is networking”: How Carol markets her business
[4:45] What’s the deal with LinkedIn, anyway? Carol shares her LinkedIn strategy
[7:52] The magic number when teams function
[9:00] Carol unpacks the Clifton Strengths Finder assessment
[11:52] The sales journey to hiring a business coach and how Carol pitches her services
[15:56] Carol’s plans for the future of her business and her struggles with town planning
[23:00] Expectation vs. reality: Being a business coach
[25:20] How Carol took the leap from teaching to being an entrepreneur and the outcomes she delivers for her clients
[27:20] It’s hard to price up the value you provide!
[30:58] “Let me tell you about money:” A surprising fact about the relationship between money and motivation
[34:58] Two other factors that help people to perform in their job
[36:49] Why longevity doesn’t always make you an attractive employee
[38:50] Lightning rooooouuuuuund!!
[42:15] What Carol wishes she’d known before starting her business and her biggest business mistake
[43:30] The best business advice Carol received and how it helped her to help her clients
[49:35] Balancing out the strengths and responsibilities of equal business partners
[51:38] Carol’s favorite business tool
[53:20] What are the most common struggles that teams have?
[54:40] Paddleboarding, quilting, reading: How Carol switches off her business brain
[56:05] The 10-year plan
[57:08] How Carol measures her own success
[1:01:02] Parting words of wisdom to aspiring entrepreneurs
[1:03:09] What we’ve got wrong about time management
[1:04:25] Do you have any competition?
[1:06:30] Where to go to get in touch with Carol


Highlight Quote
“Here's what the research says about money and salary: Money is a demotivator. And what that means is, if I think I'm being paid enough, or I think I'm being paid fairly, then money is neutral. But, if I don't feel like I'm being paid enough, or I feel like people around me are being paid more, or I don't think I can pay my bills, then money is a demotivator. I'm demotivated. So money doesn't actually motivate people.”
Carol Wheeler, Local Talent podcast, (31:06)

Links:
https://nopaleadership.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolannewheeler
https://www.facebook.com/NopaLeadership

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This episode is a great way to get informed about what’s going on around Cibolo, as Mark gives his take on the new development in the area, what he would do to improve Tolle Road, and where you need to go to vote in the runoff. Mark also answers questions from Cibolo locals about how he would manage his time as mayor and gives a message to his supporters. Listen out for his thoughts on the planning moratorium and how that might affect your property taxes!

[1:20] Welcome to the episode! We go over the results of the Cibolo election
[4:11] We introduce Mark Allen onto the episode
[6:45] What the heck happened, Mark??
[8:33] How the runoff election will work
[9:37] Behind the scenes on election night
[14:58] A question for Mark from a former mayor: How will you fit it all in and overcome scheduling conflicts?
[18:35] Insider the mayor’s work calendar and meetings
[20:15] Roads, taxes, construction: What the people of Cibolo care about
[23:27] How Local Politics is helping to get the word out
[24:35] What’s happening on Tolle Road?
[30:56] Infrastructure: Mark’s top priority for the next 6 months
[36:17] A question from a local realtor: What effect would the moratorium have on the area?
[43:20] It’s time for the… Lightning Roooooouuund!!!!
[45:40] A question from Herschel Cray: How important is it to have a relationship with Randolph?
[47:37] A shoutout from Mark to his biggest supporters
[51:14] How Mark gets the word out about his campaign and the breakdown of the Cibolo vote
[53:40] And….what happens if you lose a runoff election?
[57:25] Mark’s secret election day strategy
[59:11] “I am not the mayor of Cibolo yet!”: What Mark wants his supporters to know
[1:00:16] A quick-fire sports question round for Mark
[1:04:45] One last question: If you don’t win, what happens to your council seat?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52262109Thu, 22 Dec 2022 23:19:57 +0000Jason SetzerIt’s been an interesting time for politics around the Cibolo area, with the mayoral election leading to a runoff! On this episode of the Local Politics podcast, hosts Jason and Kevin sit down with mayoral hopeful Mark Allen to get to the bottom of why...
This episode is a great way to get informed about what’s going on around Cibolo, as Mark gives his take on the new development in the area, what he would do to improve Tolle Road, and where you need to go to vote in the runoff. Mark also answers questions from Cibolo locals about how he would manage his time as mayor and gives a message to his supporters. Listen out for his thoughts on the planning moratorium and how that might affect your property taxes!

[1:20] Welcome to the episode! We go over the results of the Cibolo election
[4:11] We introduce Mark Allen onto the episode
[6:45] What the heck happened, Mark??
[8:33] How the runoff election will work
[9:37] Behind the scenes on election night
[14:58] A question for Mark from a former mayor: How will you fit it all in and overcome scheduling conflicts?
[18:35] Insider the mayor’s work calendar and meetings
[20:15] Roads, taxes, construction: What the people of Cibolo care about
[23:27] How Local Politics is helping to get the word out
[24:35] What’s happening on Tolle Road?
[30:56] Infrastructure: Mark’s top priority for the next 6 months
[36:17] A question from a local realtor: What effect would the moratorium have on the area?
[43:20] It’s time for the… Lightning Roooooouuund!!!!
[45:40] A question from Herschel Cray: How important is it to have a relationship with Randolph?
[47:37] A shoutout from Mark to his biggest supporters
[51:14] How Mark gets the word out about his campaign and the breakdown of the Cibolo vote
[53:40] And….what happens if you lose a runoff election?
[57:25] Mark’s secret election day strategy
[59:11] “I am not the mayor of Cibolo yet!”: What Mark wants his supporters to know
[1:00:16] A quick-fire sports question round for Mark
[1:04:45] One last question: If you don’t win, what happens to your council seat?]]>3985falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/councilman-bear-goolsby-ep005--51671721


It’s nearly time to get out and vote on the 2022 bond proposal for the Judson Independent School District! As the campaign enters its final stages, hosts of the Local Politics podcast Jason and Kevin interview councilman Bear Goolsby who’s backing proposition A and B of the bond to the hilt. Listen in to find out what the propositions are and why you should care about them.

Bear gives Jason and Kevin the story about how he got involved in the local school board and why he wants to introduce the new bond, even though his kids will have already left the school system by the time it comes into effect. Bear breaks down what each of the propositions would mean for the local area and what the statistics say about the future of the district’s education budget. You’ll also hear about the proposed enhanced safety measure contained in the bond, which is a hot-button topic in the light of the recent school shooting in Uvalde.

What are your thoughts on the 2022 bond proposal? Are you voting for or against it this election? Share your thoughts and join the conversation over on our YouTube channel. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to follow developments in the election as they unfold.

Highlight Quote
“I've always had this philosophy in life that is “stand up or shut up.” If you don't like it, then stand up and argue your point. Stand up, support your point. It comes to voting as well. If you don't stand up and vote, then you just sit there quietly, don't complain, do what you're told, because you didn't vote.”
Bear Goolsby, Local Politics podcast (2:10)

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tzUASELeq89GBm1yeHIkw/featured
https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51671721Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:00:02 +0000Jason SetzerLocal Politics Episode 5: Interview with Bear Goolsby It’s nearly time to get out and vote on the 2022 bond proposal for the Judson Independent School District! As the campaign enters its final stages, hosts of the Local Politics podcast Jason and...


It’s nearly time to get out and vote on the 2022 bond proposal for the Judson Independent School District! As the campaign enters its final stages, hosts of the Local Politics podcast Jason and Kevin interview councilman Bear Goolsby who’s backing proposition A and B of the bond to the hilt. Listen in to find out what the propositions are and why you should care about them.

Bear gives Jason and Kevin the story about how he got involved in the local school board and why he wants to introduce the new bond, even though his kids will have already left the school system by the time it comes into effect. Bear breaks down what each of the propositions would mean for the local area and what the statistics say about the future of the district’s education budget. You’ll also hear about the proposed enhanced safety measure contained in the bond, which is a hot-button topic in the light of the recent school shooting in Uvalde.

What are your thoughts on the 2022 bond proposal? Are you voting for or against it this election? Share your thoughts and join the conversation over on our YouTube channel. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to follow developments in the election as they unfold.

Highlight Quote
“I've always had this philosophy in life that is “stand up or shut up.” If you don't like it, then stand up and argue your point. Stand up, support your point. It comes to voting as well. If you don't stand up and vote, then you just sit there quietly, don't complain, do what you're told, because you didn't vote.”
Bear Goolsby, Local Politics podcast (2:10)

https://www.students1st.net/
https://txlocaltalent.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/txlocaltalent/
https://www.facebook.com/txlocaltalent
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tzUASELeq89GBm1yeHIkw/featured
https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE]]>2989bonds,councilman,localpolitics,politicalpodcast,setzerpendence,txlocalpolitics,votefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cibolo-mayor-2022-q-a--51621785We reached out to all the candidates running for this position and they were all able to come in and answer some questions.



[00:00:00] Intro
[00:00:09] Question #1
[00:00:15] Kara Latimer Q1
[00:00:41] Mark Allen Q1
[00:02:45] Terry Hinze Q1
[00:05:00] Tim Woliver Q1
[00:06:58] Summer-Marie Brown Q1
[00:09:23] Question #2
[00:09:26] Kara Latimer Q2
[00:10:21] Mark Allen Q2
[00:14:23] Terry Hinze Q2
[00:16:27] Tim Woliver Q2
[00:18:21] Summer-Marie Brown Q2
[00:21:07] Question #3
[00:21:13] Kara Latimer Q3
[00:24:17] Mark Allen Q3
[00:27:46] Terry Hinze Q3
[00:30:21] Tim Woliver Q3
[00:34:30] Summer-Marie Brown Q3
[00:36:33] Question #4
[00:36:37] Kara Latimer Q4
[00:37:09] Mark Allen Q4
[00:39:36] Terry Hinze Q4
[00:41:28] Tim Woliver Q4
[00:44:20] Summer-Marie Brown Q4
[00:44:54] Question #5
[00:45:01] Kara Latimer Q5
[00:45:37] Mark Allen Q5
[00:48:23] Terry Hinze Q5
[00:50:22] Tim Woliver Q5
[00:52:22] Summer-Marie Brown Q5
[00:52:50] Question #6
[00:53:04] Kara Latimer Q6
[00:54:00] Mark Allen Q6
[00:56:28] Terry Hinze Q6
[00:58:21] Tim Woliver Q6
[01:00:51] Summer-Marie Brown Q6
[01:03:12] Question #7
[01:03:19] Kara Latimer Q7
[01:04:15] Mark Allen Q7
[01:05:20] Terry Hinze Q7
[01:07:30] Tim Woliver Q7
[01:09:53] Summer-Marie Brown Q7
[01:11:33] Question #8
[01:11:41] Kara Latimer Q8
[01:12:20] Mark Allen Q8
[01:13:34] Terry Hinze Q8
[01:16:20] Tim Woliver Q8
[01:20:09] Summer-Marie Brown Q8
[01:21:20] Question #9
[01:21:26] Kara Latimer Q9
[01:22:38] Mark Allen Q9
[01:26:44] Terry Hinze Q9
[01:27:50] Tim Woliver Q9
[01:31:55] Summer-Marie Brown Q9
[01:34:50] Question #10
[01:34:55] Kara Latimer Q10
[01:35:25] Mark Allen Q10
[01:39:31] Terry Hinze Q10
[01:41:00] Tim Woliver Q10
[01:43:04] Summer-Marie Brown Q10
[01:44:14] Question #11
[01:44:28] Kara Latimer Q11
[01:47:07] Mark Allen Q11
[01:51:05] Terry Hinze Q11
[01:53:41] Tim Woliver Q11
[01:58:03] Summer-Marie Brown Q11
[01:59:31] Question #12
[01:59:37] Kara Latimer Q12
[02:00:17] Mark Allen Q12
[02:02:58] Terry Hinze Q12
[02:06:08] Tim Woliver Q12
[02:09:36] Summer-Marie Brown Q12]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51621785Wed, 19 Oct 2022 15:09:55 +0000Jason SetzerNovember 8th 2022 is election day for Cibolo Mayor. We reached out to all the candidates running for this position and they were all able to come in and answer some questions. [00:00:00] Intro [00:00:09] Question #1 [00:00:15] Kara Latimer...We reached out to all the candidates running for this position and they were all able to come in and answer some questions.



[00:00:00] Intro
[00:00:09] Question #1
[00:00:15] Kara Latimer Q1
[00:00:41] Mark Allen Q1
[00:02:45] Terry Hinze Q1
[00:05:00] Tim Woliver Q1
[00:06:58] Summer-Marie Brown Q1
[00:09:23] Question #2
[00:09:26] Kara Latimer Q2
[00:10:21] Mark Allen Q2
[00:14:23] Terry Hinze Q2
[00:16:27] Tim Woliver Q2
[00:18:21] Summer-Marie Brown Q2
[00:21:07] Question #3
[00:21:13] Kara Latimer Q3
[00:24:17] Mark Allen Q3
[00:27:46] Terry Hinze Q3
[00:30:21] Tim Woliver Q3
[00:34:30] Summer-Marie Brown Q3
[00:36:33] Question #4
[00:36:37] Kara Latimer Q4
[00:37:09] Mark Allen Q4
[00:39:36] Terry Hinze Q4
[00:41:28] Tim Woliver Q4
[00:44:20] Summer-Marie Brown Q4
[00:44:54] Question #5
[00:45:01] Kara Latimer Q5
[00:45:37] Mark Allen Q5
[00:48:23] Terry Hinze Q5
[00:50:22] Tim Woliver Q5
[00:52:22] Summer-Marie Brown Q5
[00:52:50] Question #6
[00:53:04] Kara Latimer Q6
[00:54:00] Mark Allen Q6
[00:56:28] Terry Hinze Q6
[00:58:21] Tim Woliver Q6
[01:00:51] Summer-Marie Brown Q6
[01:03:12] Question #7
[01:03:19] Kara Latimer Q7
[01:04:15] Mark Allen Q7
[01:05:20] Terry Hinze Q7
[01:07:30] Tim Woliver Q7
[01:09:53] Summer-Marie Brown Q7
[01:11:33] Question #8
[01:11:41] Kara Latimer Q8
[01:12:20] Mark Allen Q8
[01:13:34] Terry Hinze Q8
[01:16:20] Tim Woliver Q8
[01:20:09] Summer-Marie Brown Q8
[01:21:20] Question #9
[01:21:26] Kara Latimer Q9
[01:22:38] Mark Allen Q9
[01:26:44] Terry Hinze Q9
[01:27:50] Tim Woliver Q9
[01:31:55] Summer-Marie Brown Q9
[01:34:50] Question #10
[01:34:55] Kara Latimer Q10
[01:35:25] Mark Allen Q10
[01:39:31] Terry Hinze Q10
[01:41:00] Tim Woliver Q10
[01:43:04] Summer-Marie Brown Q10
[01:44:14] Question #11
[01:44:28] Kara Latimer Q11
[01:47:07] Mark Allen Q11
[01:51:05] Terry Hinze Q11
[01:53:41] Tim Woliver Q11
[01:58:03] Summer-Marie Brown Q11
[01:59:31] Question #12
[01:59:37] Kara Latimer Q12
[02:00:17] Mark Allen Q12
[02:02:58] Terry Hinze Q12
[02:06:08] Tim Woliver Q12
[02:09:36] Summer-Marie Brown Q12]]>78202022election,localpolitics,votelocalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/schertz-place-2-2022-q-a-with-the-candidates--51610362We reached out to all the candidates running for this position and Tiffany Gibson and Paul Kendzior were able to come in and answer some questions.





[0:00] Intro
[2:58] Question #1
[3:06] Paul Kendzior Q1
[7:23] Tiffany Gibson Q1
[9:10] Question-2
[9:15] Tiffany Gibson Q2
[10:39] Paul Kendzior Q2
[14:46] Question #3
[14:51] Paul Kendzior Q3
[16:51] Tiffany Gibson Q3
[18:49] Question #4
[18:55] Tiffany Gibson Q4
[21:26] Paul Kendzior Q4
[23:46] Question #5
[23:48] Paul Kendzior Q5
[26:07] Tiffany Gibson Q5
[28:30] Question #6
[28:38] Tiffany Gibson Q6
[30:11] Paul Kendzior Q6
[31:33] Question #7
[31:40] Paul Kendzior Q7
[35:32] Tiffany Gibson Q7
[36:55] Question #8
[37:15] Tiffany Gibson Q8a
[39:07] Tiffany Gibson Q8b
[41:22] Tiffany Gibson Q8c
[44:10] Paul Kendzior Q8
[46:15] Question #9
[46:19] Tiffany Gibson Q9
[48:04] Paul Kendzior Q9]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51610362Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:22:45 +0000Jason SetzerNovember 8th 2022 is election day for Schertz Place 2. We reached out to all the candidates running for this position and Tiffany Gibson and Paul Kendzior were able to come in and answer some questions. [0:00] Intro [2:58] Question #1...We reached out to all the candidates running for this position and Tiffany Gibson and Paul Kendzior were able to come in and answer some questions.





[0:00] Intro
[2:58] Question #1
[3:06] Paul Kendzior Q1
[7:23] Tiffany Gibson Q1
[9:10] Question-2
[9:15] Tiffany Gibson Q2
[10:39] Paul Kendzior Q2
[14:46] Question #3
[14:51] Paul Kendzior Q3
[16:51] Tiffany Gibson Q3
[18:49] Question #4
[18:55] Tiffany Gibson Q4
[21:26] Paul Kendzior Q4
[23:46] Question #5
[23:48] Paul Kendzior Q5
[26:07] Tiffany Gibson Q5
[28:30] Question #6
[28:38] Tiffany Gibson Q6
[30:11] Paul Kendzior Q6
[31:33] Question #7
[31:40] Paul Kendzior Q7
[35:32] Tiffany Gibson Q7
[36:55] Question #8
[37:15] Tiffany Gibson Q8a
[39:07] Tiffany Gibson Q8b
[41:22] Tiffany Gibson Q8c
[44:10] Paul Kendzior Q8
[46:15] Question #9
[46:19] Tiffany Gibson Q9
[48:04] Paul Kendzior Q9]]>30622022elections,localelections,localpolitics,localtalent,votelocalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/schertz-mayor-2022-q-a-with-the-candidates--51599636We reached out to all the candidates running for this position and Ralph Gutierrez and Robert Marks JR were able to come in and answer some questions.

[0:00] Intro
[2:58] Question 1
[3:04] Ralph Gutierrez Q1
[6:03] Robert Marks, Jr Q1
[6:59] Question 3
[7:01] Robert Marks, Jr. Q2
[7:45] Ralph Gutierrez Q2
[8:37] Question 3
[8:42] Ralph Gutierrez Q3
[9:45] Robert Marks, Jr. Q3
[11:20] Question 4
[11:24] Robert Marks, Jr Q4
[12:20] Ralph Gutierrez
[13:11] Question 5
[13:18] Ralph Gutierrez Q5
[14:42] Robert Marks, Jr. Q5
[15:45] Question 6
[15:49] Robert Marks, Jr Q6
[16:35] Ralph Gutierrez Q6
[17:39] Question 7
[17:51] Ralph Gutierrez Q7
[18:48] Robert Marks, Jr. Q7
[19:38] Question 8
[19:45] Robert Marks, Jr Q8
[21:03] Ralph Gutierrez Q8
[22:48] Question 9
[23:15] Ralph Gutierrez Q9
[24:24] Robert Marks, Jr Q9
[26:36] Question 10
[26:41] Robert Marks, Jr. Q10
[28:18] Ralph Gutierrez Q10]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51599636Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:42:34 +0000Jason SetzerNovember 8th 2022 is election day for Schertz Mayor. We reached out to all the candidates running for this position and Ralph Gutierrez and Robert Marks JR were able to come in and answer some questions. [0:00] Intro [2:58] Question 1 [3:04]...We reached out to all the candidates running for this position and Ralph Gutierrez and Robert Marks JR were able to come in and answer some questions.

[0:00] Intro
[2:58] Question 1
[3:04] Ralph Gutierrez Q1
[6:03] Robert Marks, Jr Q1
[6:59] Question 3
[7:01] Robert Marks, Jr. Q2
[7:45] Ralph Gutierrez Q2
[8:37] Question 3
[8:42] Ralph Gutierrez Q3
[9:45] Robert Marks, Jr. Q3
[11:20] Question 4
[11:24] Robert Marks, Jr Q4
[12:20] Ralph Gutierrez
[13:11] Question 5
[13:18] Ralph Gutierrez Q5
[14:42] Robert Marks, Jr. Q5
[15:45] Question 6
[15:49] Robert Marks, Jr Q6
[16:35] Ralph Gutierrez Q6
[17:39] Question 7
[17:51] Ralph Gutierrez Q7
[18:48] Robert Marks, Jr. Q7
[19:38] Question 8
[19:45] Robert Marks, Jr Q8
[21:03] Ralph Gutierrez Q8
[22:48] Question 9
[23:15] Ralph Gutierrez Q9
[24:24] Robert Marks, Jr Q9
[26:36] Question 10
[26:41] Robert Marks, Jr. Q10
[28:18] Ralph Gutierrez Q10]]>18122022elections,localpolitics,texaselectionsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kristy-wilson-ep022--51454648


What does it take to launch and manage several businesses, across vastly different industries? Kristy Wilson is here on the Local Talent podcast to tell you all about it. She’s the bold business owner of several assisted living facilities in Texas, and she’s launched an app for Jeep® lovers to promote the Jeep® lifestyle. She sits down with Jason to talk entrepreneurship, business goals, marketing, and more.

Kristy and Jason start by walking through Kristy’s route to working in elderly care, and she gives some great insider tips on managing a successful care facility and explains how she pairs up potential residents with a facility that’s right for them. She also talks about what she does to support her employees and the families of her residents.

Later in the episode, you’ll hear Kristy give the low-down on how she got the idea for her Jeep® app and brought it to market. She fires off the app features and gives Jason an exclusive on what she’s planning to do with the app in the future.

If Kristy's advice has inspired you to take the first steps in your entrepreneur journey, get in touch with the Local Talent podcast team and let them know! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don’t miss an episode.

Highlight Quote
“Here's the thing: I do a lot of things. Just a couple jobs, or careers. I tend to not do things that are going to be difficult for me, I do things that I already know I'm going to be successful at. I don't do things that I could fail at. And I tend to not fail at anything that I do.”
Kristy Wilson, Local Talent podcast, (15:50)

Links:
https://www.wave360.app/
https://serenityoaksassistedliving.com/
https://www.vinnove.com/about/

https://txlocaltalent.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/txlocaltalent/
https://www.facebook.com/txlocaltalent
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tzUASELeq89GBm1yeHIkw/featured
https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51454648Thu, 06 Oct 2022 10:00:02 +0000Jason SetzerLocal Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode 22 What does it take to launch and manage several businesses, across vastly different industries? Kristy Wilson is here on the Local Talent podcast to tell you all about it. She’s the...


What does it take to launch and manage several businesses, across vastly different industries? Kristy Wilson is here on the Local Talent podcast to tell you all about it. She’s the bold business owner of several assisted living facilities in Texas, and she’s launched an app for Jeep® lovers to promote the Jeep® lifestyle. She sits down with Jason to talk entrepreneurship, business goals, marketing, and more.

Kristy and Jason start by walking through Kristy’s route to working in elderly care, and she gives some great insider tips on managing a successful care facility and explains how she pairs up potential residents with a facility that’s right for them. She also talks about what she does to support her employees and the families of her residents.

Later in the episode, you’ll hear Kristy give the low-down on how she got the idea for her Jeep® app and brought it to market. She fires off the app features and gives Jason an exclusive on what she’s planning to do with the app in the future.

If Kristy's advice has inspired you to take the first steps in your entrepreneur journey, get in touch with the Local Talent podcast team and let them know! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don’t miss an episode.

Highlight Quote
“Here's the thing: I do a lot of things. Just a couple jobs, or careers. I tend to not do things that are going to be difficult for me, I do things that I already know I'm going to be successful at. I don't do things that I could fail at. And I tend to not fail at anything that I do.”
Kristy Wilson, Local Talent podcast, (15:50)

Links:
https://www.wave360.app/
https://serenityoaksassistedliving.com/
https://www.vinnove.com/about/

https://txlocaltalent.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/txlocaltalent/
https://www.facebook.com/txlocaltalent
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tzUASELeq89GBm1yeHIkw/featured
https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE]]>3368assistedliving,entrepreneur,entrepreneurpodcast,jeepapps,jeepenthusiasts,jeepowners,setzerpendence,txlocaltalent,vodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mayor-of-schertz-ralph-gutierrez-ep004--50996489

What does it take to go from a city counselor to a mayor and to learn the ropes of running your city during a global pandemic? On this episode of Local Politics, Jason and Kevin interview Ralph Gutierrez, the Mayor of Schertz, and go deep on issues big and small in politics today.

Mayor Ralph begins by walking Jason and Kevin through how he got involved in local politics and lets them behind the scenes on his first mayoral campaign. He answers questions from listeners about hot-button local issues like the delay in obtaining building permits and explains different aspects of local government, including how your property taxes are calculated. And because this is Local Politics you’re listening to, the episode also has plenty of laughs, insights, and the always popular Lightning Round!

If you have a question you want to ask your elected representative, join the debate on the Local Talent Facebook page, and don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on every episode.


Timestamps

[0:13] Jason and Kevin invite Mayor Gutierrez onto the episode
[1:26] What got you involved in local politics, Mayor Ralph? Ralph opens up on the issue of affordable housing
[3:10] The make-up of the Schertz local council
[4:55] Growing from counselor to mayor
[9:00] So how do property taxes actually work?
[11:10] The opportunities and challenges of operating a business in Schertz
[14:00] A question from a listener: Is it possible to speed up the process of issuing building permits?
[18:06] Why do you need a permit to have a garage sale?
[19:36] Ralph breaks down the difference between renting out your house to tenants vs. renting it out to Airbnb guests
[20:44] “Big difference:” How running for mayor is a totally different ball game to running for city council
[25:51] Another question from a listener: Who’s Mayor Gutierrez's biggest contributor and what business interests do they have in the city?
[30:13] Mayor Gutierrez takes on the Lightning Roooooooooouuuuuuunndd!!!!!
[34:03] How to be a mayor during a pandemic
[40:47] Unpacking the expectation vs reality of being a mayor
[43:28] What exactly is the Northeast Partnership? Mayor Ralph gives a success story from the NEP
[48:38] What Mayor Ralph wishes he’d known before becoming mayor
[51:06] Ralph’s thoughts on a local political scandal
[55:20] What Mayor Ralph’s cross country running coach told him
[56:20] A question from a listener: Why put chipseal on the roads?
[57:56] Parting words of wisdom from Mayor Ralph to any future city mayors and the question that he would have answered


Highlight Quote
“When I came into office, I had two goals. One of them was a penny, the other one was a smile. My goal was to reduce the tax rate by one penny, and it's very difficult… but I managed to get it down by a quarter of a penny and this coming year, we're actually going to lower it by about a penny and a half…. And the other goal was a smile. Customer service. I think a smile is contagious. And I always preach customer service, because… our residents are the customers to the staff.”
(Mayor Ralph Gutierrez, Local Politics, 5:55 - 6:54)

Links:
https://txlocaltalent.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/txlocaltalent/
https://www.facebook.com/txlocaltalent
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tzUASELeq89GBm1yeHIkw/featured
https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50996489Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:20:02 +0000Jason SetzerLocal Politics: Interview with the Mayor of Schertz, Ralph Gutierrez What does it take to go from a city counselor to a mayor and to learn the ropes of running your city during a global pandemic? On this episode of Local Politics, Jason and Kevin...

What does it take to go from a city counselor to a mayor and to learn the ropes of running your city during a global pandemic? On this episode of Local Politics, Jason and Kevin interview Ralph Gutierrez, the Mayor of Schertz, and go deep on issues big and small in politics today.

Mayor Ralph begins by walking Jason and Kevin through how he got involved in local politics and lets them behind the scenes on his first mayoral campaign. He answers questions from listeners about hot-button local issues like the delay in obtaining building permits and explains different aspects of local government, including how your property taxes are calculated. And because this is Local Politics you’re listening to, the episode also has plenty of laughs, insights, and the always popular Lightning Round!

If you have a question you want to ask your elected representative, join the debate on the Local Talent Facebook page, and don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on every episode.


Timestamps

[0:13] Jason and Kevin invite Mayor Gutierrez onto the episode
[1:26] What got you involved in local politics, Mayor Ralph? Ralph opens up on the issue of affordable housing
[3:10] The make-up of the Schertz local council
[4:55] Growing from counselor to mayor
[9:00] So how do property taxes actually work?
[11:10] The opportunities and challenges of operating a business in Schertz
[14:00] A question from a listener: Is it possible to speed up the process of issuing building permits?
[18:06] Why do you need a permit to have a garage sale?
[19:36] Ralph breaks down the difference between renting out your house to tenants vs. renting it out to Airbnb guests
[20:44] “Big difference:” How running for mayor is a totally different ball game to running for city council
[25:51] Another question from a listener: Who’s Mayor Gutierrez's biggest contributor and what business interests do they have in the city?
[30:13] Mayor Gutierrez takes on the Lightning Roooooooooouuuuuuunndd!!!!!
[34:03] How to be a mayor during a pandemic
[40:47] Unpacking the expectation vs reality of being a mayor
[43:28] What exactly is the Northeast Partnership? Mayor Ralph gives a success story from the NEP
[48:38] What Mayor Ralph wishes he’d known before becoming mayor
[51:06] Ralph’s thoughts on a local political scandal
[55:20] What Mayor Ralph’s cross country running coach told him
[56:20] A question from a listener: Why put chipseal on the roads?
[57:56] Parting words of wisdom from Mayor Ralph to any future city mayors and the question that he would have answered


Highlight Quote
“When I came into office, I had two goals. One of them was a penny, the other one was a smile. My goal was to reduce the tax rate by one penny, and it's very difficult… but I managed to get it down by a quarter of a penny and this coming year, we're actually going to lower it by about a penny and a half…. And the other goal was a smile. Customer service. I think a smile is contagious. And I always preach customer service, because… our residents are the customers to the staff.”
(Mayor Ralph Gutierrez, Local Politics, 5:55 - 6:54)

Links:
https://txlocaltalent.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/txlocaltalent/
https://www.facebook.com/txlocaltalent
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tzUASELeq89GBm1yeHIkw/featured
3733leadership,localpolitics,localtalent,mayor,podcastpolitics,politicalpodcast,smallgovernmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liz-and-jaymie-mathis-ep021--50920025


This week’s episode of the Local Talent podcast features a couple who took their dream and turned it into reality. A lot of people chat about their fantasy business venture all day without ever making it happen but Jaymie and Liz Mathis wanted a wine bar in their town so badly that they got out there, bought and renovated an old house, hired staff, stocked the shelves and opened up to the public.

During the interview, you’ll hear Jason quizzing Jaymie and Liz about the hoops they jumped through to get the 1908 Wine and Ale Bar off the ground and how they kept it going during the tough times of the Covid-19 pandemic. This episode also contains a lot of business insights such as how to hire staff, what adjusting your prices for inflation actually looks like and what the biggest misconceptions are around owning and managing a restaurant.

If you liked this episode and want to hear more interviews with some of the best business minds from Selma, Cibolo, and further afield, subscribe to the Local Talent podcast and follow the show on Facebook and LinkedIn.


Timestamps

[0:15] The elevator pitch for Liz and Jaymie’s businesses and how they got into the food and wine business
[3:49] How 1908 came to be
[8:24] Building on the vision for 1908
[11:35] Pre-Covid and post-Covid: How staffing a restaurant has dramatically changed since the pandemic
[15:35] “It’s the atmosphere”: How to keep customers coming back for more
[19:37] Jaymie breaks down the rules and regulations he and Liz followed to convert a house into a wine bar
[22:00] Keeping on top of inventory and balancing out food and alcohol sales
[27:00] How Liz and Jaymie manage 1908 to cut down on food and budgetary waste
[29:19] Pricing, inflation, profit margins: The strategy behind the numbers
[34:53] t’s time for…the Lighting Rounnddd!!
[40:04] How to hire and retain top talent in your restaurant
[46:53] What’s the one thing you wished you would have known before refurbing an old house into a wine bar?
[50:20] Will there be another establishment in Liz and Jaymie’s mini empire?
[51:33] The biggest mistake that Liz and Jaymie ever made
[53:15] “Location, location, location”: The best advice that Liz and Jaymie ever received and their business book recommendations
[55:00] How Jaymie and Liz build rest and relaxation into their schedule
[55:35] The big misconceptions that we have around owning restaurants
[57:10] What’s next for Liz and Jaymie and for Cibolo?
[59:45] Is owning a restaurant actually fun?
[1:00:54] The magic of “trailer park classy” food
[1:04:14] Where to go to find out more about Liz and Jaymie’s businesses


Highlight Quote
“We wanted to change the scope of what Cibolo looks like. We wanted people to understand that you can have a nice restaurant, you can have a nice glass of wine in Cibolo. You do not have to go to Boerne, you don't have to go to Fredericksburg. You don't have to go to these other places. That was what we set out to accomplish. Does that mean that we're done with Cibolo? No, we have multiple other properties that we're going to continue to invest in and pour love and everything else into. Are we done with the restaurant business? Yes, we're done. We accomplished the goal that we set out to accomplish.”
(Jaymie Mathis, Local Talent podcast, 50:43 - 51:20)

Links
https://www.1908houseofwine.com/
https://www.facebook.com/1908WineAle/
https://www.instagram.com/1908houseofwine/?hl=en
https://www.kindlingtexaskitchen.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kindlingtexaskitchen/
http://therootedforkcibolo.com/
https://www.instagram.com/therootedforkcibolo/

https://txlocaltalent.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/txlocaltalent/
https://www.facebook.com/txlocaltalent
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tzUASELeq89GBm1yeHIkw/featured
https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50920025Thu, 18 Aug 2022 10:00:03 +0000Jason SetzerLocal Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode 21 This week’s episode of the Local Talent podcast features a couple who took their dream and turned it into reality. A lot of people chat about their fantasy business venture all day...


This week’s episode of the Local Talent podcast features a couple who took their dream and turned it into reality. A lot of people chat about their fantasy business venture all day without ever making it happen but Jaymie and Liz Mathis wanted a wine bar in their town so badly that they got out there, bought and renovated an old house, hired staff, stocked the shelves and opened up to the public.

During the interview, you’ll hear Jason quizzing Jaymie and Liz about the hoops they jumped through to get the 1908 Wine and Ale Bar off the ground and how they kept it going during the tough times of the Covid-19 pandemic. This episode also contains a lot of business insights such as how to hire staff, what adjusting your prices for inflation actually looks like and what the biggest misconceptions are around owning and managing a restaurant.

If you liked this episode and want to hear more interviews with some of the best business minds from Selma, Cibolo, and further afield, subscribe to the Local Talent podcast and follow the show on Facebook and LinkedIn.


Timestamps

[0:15] The elevator pitch for Liz and Jaymie’s businesses and how they got into the food and wine business
[3:49] How 1908 came to be
[8:24] Building on the vision for 1908
[11:35] Pre-Covid and post-Covid: How staffing a restaurant has dramatically changed since the pandemic
[15:35] “It’s the atmosphere”: How to keep customers coming back for more
[19:37] Jaymie breaks down the rules and regulations he and Liz followed to convert a house into a wine bar
[22:00] Keeping on top of inventory and balancing out food and alcohol sales
[27:00] How Liz and Jaymie manage 1908 to cut down on food and budgetary waste
[29:19] Pricing, inflation, profit margins: The strategy behind the numbers
[34:53] t’s time for…the Lighting Rounnddd!!
[40:04] How to hire and retain top talent in your restaurant
[46:53] What’s the one thing you wished you would have known before refurbing an old house into a wine bar?
[50:20] Will there be another establishment in Liz and Jaymie’s mini empire?
[51:33] The biggest mistake that Liz and Jaymie ever made
[53:15] “Location, location, location”: The best advice that Liz and Jaymie ever received and their business book recommendations
[55:00] How Jaymie and Liz build rest and relaxation into their schedule
[55:35] The big misconceptions that we have around owning restaurants
[57:10] What’s next for Liz and Jaymie and for Cibolo?
[59:45] Is owning a restaurant actually fun?
[1:00:54] The magic of “trailer park classy” food
[1:04:14] Where to go to find out more about Liz and Jaymie’s businesses


Highlight Quote
“We wanted to change the scope of what Cibolo looks like. We wanted people to understand that you can have a nice restaurant, you can have a nice glass of wine in Cibolo. You do not have to go to Boerne, you don't have to go to Fredericksburg. You don't have to go to these other places. That was what we set out to accomplish. Does that mean that we're done with Cibolo? No, we have multiple other properties that we're going to continue to invest in and pour love and everything else into. Are we done with the restaurant business? Yes, we're done. We accomplished the goal that we set out to accomplish.”
(Jaymie Mathis, Local Talent podcast, 50:43 - 51:20)

Links
https://www.1908houseofwine.com/
https://www.facebook.com/1908WineAle/
https://www.instagram.com/1908houseofwine/?hl=en
3953entrepreneur,entrepreneurpodcast,restaurantowners,setzerpendence,txlocaltalent,vodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stand-up-comedian-it-technician-and-entrepreneur-traci-mitchell-ep020--50852617


This week’s guest on the Local Talent podcast has a mission: to get more women educated in tech and to help them to bag some of the high-paying roles in the IT industry. Traci Mitchell has a background in project management and when she was unexpectedly made redundant at the beginning of the pandemic, she set out by herself to do contract field work in IT and she’s loving it. In this episode, she tells Jason about how she got her start in IT, where she finds most of her work now, and what makes her a brilliant new talent in the world of San Antonio stand-up comedy.

There’s plenty for budding entrepreneurs and fans of comedy here, as Jason and Traci get stuck into how Traci wins profitable IT contracts and how she markets herself as a stand-up comedian. You’ll also learn about the University of YouTube and hear Traci discuss the craziest contract job she ever did, plus her biggest ever tech fail.

If Traci’s story has inspired you to think about working in tech or pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams, let the Local Talent team know! You can reach out via Facebook or LinkedIn and don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don’t miss an episode.


Timestamps
[0:00] Intro
[0:23] Traci gives Jason her elevator pitch and explains the problem of the lack of female representation in the IT industry
[3:36] How Traci started her own IT company during the Covid-19 pandemic
[5:40] The kinds of clients that Traci works with now and how she acquired her skills
[7:23] A typical field technician contract and where Traci cleans up
[10:10] The University of YouTube
[11:50] Cutting your teeth on the Field Nation app
[16:00] The craziest assignment that Traci ever did—and it’s crazy!
[19:43] Traci's long-term plans for her business
[21:05] $150 for 10 minutes of work
[21:43] The bidding to jobs ratio and leaving money on the table
[26:05] What tech schools can—and can’t—do for your career
[28:50] Jason and Traci discuss what education the next generation will need
[31:17] Lightning roooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuunnnnnnndd!!
[35:05] Traci's hobby as a comedian and what the stand-up scene is like in San Antonio
[38:40] What it takes to create a killer stand-up routine
[39:53] Busting the biggest myth about women in tech
[41:00] The factors that Traci uses to calculate how much she should bid on a job
[43:00] The current scene on the Field Nation app
[45:32] What Traci wishes she’d known before starting comedy
[46:35] “Oh man, this is really embarrassing:” Traci's biggest tech mistake
[49:09] The best advice that Traci ever received and how she unwinds
[51:11] Showing up: How to market yourself as a comedian
[52:30] Traci's inspiring words of wisdom and her advice for wannabe stand-up comedians
[53:33] Retiring at 55 and Traci's other goals for her IT business
[55:15] Where to go to find Traci online


Highlight Quote
“I want to get girls these jobs so that I can make sure that we are in this industry. We are going to make sure that we've got our footprint. All of these people are making these tech decisions, and we are going to make some of those decisions too.”
Traci Mitchell, Local Talent podcast, (15:11)

Links

Traci on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/what_what_im_famous/
Traci's IT Tech Email:
Tracithetechchick@gmail.com
Traci on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/channel/UCT9-e7sK9BW_8qMSaT33YfQ
Traci's Comedy Email:
Whatwhatimfamous@gmail.com

Local Talent
Local Talent on LinkedIn
Local Talent on Facebook
Local Talent on YouTube
Local Talent on Spotify]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50852617Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:00:03 +0000Jason SetzerLocal Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode 20 This week’s guest on the Local Talent podcast has a mission: to get more women educated in tech and to help them to bag some of the high-paying roles in the IT industry. Traci...


This week’s guest on the Local Talent podcast has a mission: to get more women educated in tech and to help them to bag some of the high-paying roles in the IT industry. Traci Mitchell has a background in project management and when she was unexpectedly made redundant at the beginning of the pandemic, she set out by herself to do contract field work in IT and she’s loving it. In this episode, she tells Jason about how she got her start in IT, where she finds most of her work now, and what makes her a brilliant new talent in the world of San Antonio stand-up comedy.

There’s plenty for budding entrepreneurs and fans of comedy here, as Jason and Traci get stuck into how Traci wins profitable IT contracts and how she markets herself as a stand-up comedian. You’ll also learn about the University of YouTube and hear Traci discuss the craziest contract job she ever did, plus her biggest ever tech fail.

If Traci’s story has inspired you to think about working in tech or pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams, let the Local Talent team know! You can reach out via Facebook or LinkedIn and don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don’t miss an episode.


Timestamps
[0:00] Intro
[0:23] Traci gives Jason her elevator pitch and explains the problem of the lack of female representation in the IT industry
[3:36] How Traci started her own IT company during the Covid-19 pandemic
[5:40] The kinds of clients that Traci works with now and how she acquired her skills
[7:23] A typical field technician contract and where Traci cleans up
[10:10] The University of YouTube
[11:50] Cutting your teeth on the Field Nation app
[16:00] The craziest assignment that Traci ever did—and it’s crazy!
[19:43] Traci's long-term plans for her business
[21:05] $150 for 10 minutes of work
[21:43] The bidding to jobs ratio and leaving money on the table
[26:05] What tech schools can—and can’t—do for your career
[28:50] Jason and Traci discuss what education the next generation will need
[31:17] Lightning roooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuunnnnnnndd!!
[35:05] Traci's hobby as a comedian and what the stand-up scene is like in San Antonio
[38:40] What it takes to create a killer stand-up routine
[39:53] Busting the biggest myth about women in tech
[41:00] The factors that Traci uses to calculate how much she should bid on a job
[43:00] The current scene on the Field Nation app
[45:32] What Traci wishes she’d known before starting comedy
[46:35] “Oh man, this is really embarrassing:” Traci's biggest tech mistake
[49:09] The best advice that Traci ever received and how she unwinds
[51:11] Showing up: How to market yourself as a comedian
[52:30] Traci's inspiring words of wisdom and her advice for wannabe stand-up comedians
[53:33] Retiring at 55 and Traci's other goals for her IT business
[55:15] Where to go to find Traci online


Highlight Quote
“I want to get girls these jobs so that I can make sure that we are in this industry. We are going to make sure that we've got our footprint. All of these people are making these tech decisions, and we are going to make some of those decisions too.”
Traci Mitchell, Local Talent podcast, (15:11)

Links

Traci on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/what_what_im_famous/
Traci's IT Tech Email:
Tracithetechchick@gmail.com
Traci on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/channel/UCT9-e7sK9BW_8qMSaT33YfQ
Traci's Comedy Email:
Whatwhatimfamous@gmail.com
3364entrepreneur,entrepreneurpodcast,ittechnician,setzerpendence,stand-upcomedian,txlocaltalent,vodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-real-estate-developer-sports-announcer-gabe-farias-ep019--50776710
Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode #19


This episode of Local Talent features a multi talented guest who’s an Executive Vice President of a popular medical practice, a sports reporter, and a stand-up comedian. Join your host Jason as he talks to Gabe Farias about getting into comedy, the Oscars slap, monopolies in business, and more.

Gabe tells Jason the story of how he got to where he is today and how he balances out his different interests. Together, they dive into the mechanics of stand-up comedy, from how to create a stand-up routine to what jokes you can and can’t tell today. Gabe explains how comedians monetize their art and talks about the stand-up scene in Texas today, where new talent is breaking through all the time.

Alongside the insights into business and the entrepreneurial mind, this episode has a lot of laughs. If you enjoyed it, subscribe to the Local Talent podcast to catch more episodes with Jason and his special guests.


Timestamps

[1:58] Gabe introduces himself and talks about his 9-5
[5:25] “I’m the beautiful sideline reporter!”: Gabe’s broadcasting career
[8:30] Gabe’s route into stand-up and overcoming his fear of performing
[11:26] Dissecting Will Smith’s Oscars slap from a comedian’s point of view
[13:39] Where Gabe finds inspiration for his material and how he tackles controversial topics
[14:57] “Every comedian bombs”
[16:16] The joke writing process from A to Z
[19:05] Gabe’s d*ck joke
[20:40] Where to go to hear Gabe’s full stand-up routine
[21:12] The business of comedy
[25:18] How Gabe got into sports
[28:09] The incredible growth of Texas Sports Productions
[31:35] Lightning roooooooooooound!!
[35:50] What Gabe wishes he’d known before starting his business
[37:46] Facing the fear of your family’s expectations
[39:40] Gabe’s biggest mistake as a comedian and his experience of doing stand-up online
[41:28] The best advice that Gabe ever received about making it in comedy
[42:35] How Gabe unwinds
[43:04] The biggest myth that people have about comedy
[44:00] How to determine the value of a stand-up comedian
[45:07] The 10-year plan
[47:55] Is it right for businesses to become monopolies?
[51:05] Outgrowing the “small business guy” label
[53:28] Expectations versus reality: Working for Dr. Kellum’s practice
[55:08] Medicine as a business
[56:53] “Tell me a joke!:” What comedians don’t want to hear
[58:53] Jimmy Fallon: An overreacted comedian?
[59:41] Gabe’s parting words of wisdom for anyone who wants to get into comedy
[1:01:18] Where to go to find out more about Gabe and his projects


Highlight Quote

“I think, you know, the fear was a barricade, yes. But even more so than that, not having an open conversation with my parents and saying, “I'm thinking of doing this” because I think they would have been supportive, I think they would say “Roll the dice, take a chance.” You know, my dad loves me, my parents love me, unconditionally. If you fail, we're gonna come out and get you.”
Gabe Farias, Local Talent podcast, (38:15 - 38:35)

Links:

https://txcomedyshow.com/
https://www.texassportsproductions.com/
https://www.facebook.com/GabeSportsComedy/

https://www.instagram.com/gabedfarias/
https://www.tiktok.com/@gabedfarias
https://twitter.com/gabedfarias
https://txlocaltalent.com/
https://www.facebook.com/txlocaltalent
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tzUASELeq89GBm1yeHIkw/featured
https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50776710Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:00:02 +0000Jason SetzerTodays show is a local Comedian and part owner of Kellum Real Estate which focuses in medical facility developments. Gabe Farias is also a local comedy show host when he's not on the sidelines commentating on local sports. Local Talent: The...
Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode #19


This episode of Local Talent features a multi talented guest who’s an Executive Vice President of a popular medical practice, a sports reporter, and a stand-up comedian. Join your host Jason as he talks to Gabe Farias about getting into comedy, the Oscars slap, monopolies in business, and more.

Gabe tells Jason the story of how he got to where he is today and how he balances out his different interests. Together, they dive into the mechanics of stand-up comedy, from how to create a stand-up routine to what jokes you can and can’t tell today. Gabe explains how comedians monetize their art and talks about the stand-up scene in Texas today, where new talent is breaking through all the time.

Alongside the insights into business and the entrepreneurial mind, this episode has a lot of laughs. If you enjoyed it, subscribe to the Local Talent podcast to catch more episodes with Jason and his special guests.


Timestamps

[1:58] Gabe introduces himself and talks about his 9-5
[5:25] “I’m the beautiful sideline reporter!”: Gabe’s broadcasting career
[8:30] Gabe’s route into stand-up and overcoming his fear of performing
[11:26] Dissecting Will Smith’s Oscars slap from a comedian’s point of view
[13:39] Where Gabe finds inspiration for his material and how he tackles controversial topics
[14:57] “Every comedian bombs”
[16:16] The joke writing process from A to Z
[19:05] Gabe’s d*ck joke
[20:40] Where to go to hear Gabe’s full stand-up routine
[21:12] The business of comedy
[25:18] How Gabe got into sports
[28:09] The incredible growth of Texas Sports Productions
[31:35] Lightning roooooooooooound!!
[35:50] What Gabe wishes he’d known before starting his business
[37:46] Facing the fear of your family’s expectations
[39:40] Gabe’s biggest mistake as a comedian and his experience of doing stand-up online
[41:28] The best advice that Gabe ever received about making it in comedy
[42:35] How Gabe unwinds
[43:04] The biggest myth that people have about comedy
[44:00] How to determine the value of a stand-up comedian
[45:07] The 10-year plan
[47:55] Is it right for businesses to become monopolies?
[51:05] Outgrowing the “small business guy” label
[53:28] Expectations versus reality: Working for Dr. Kellum’s practice
[55:08] Medicine as a business
[56:53] “Tell me a joke!:” What comedians don’t want to hear
[58:53] Jimmy Fallon: An overreacted comedian?
[59:41] Gabe’s parting words of wisdom for anyone who wants to get into comedy
[1:01:18] Where to go to find out more about Gabe and his projects


Highlight Quote

“I think, you know, the fear was a barricade, yes. But even more so than that, not having an open conversation with my parents and saying, “I'm thinking of doing this” because I think they would have been supportive, I think they would say “Roll the dice, take a chance.” You know, my dad loves me, my parents love me, unconditionally. If you fail, we're gonna come out and get you.”
Gabe Farias, Local Talent podcast, (38:15 - 38:35)

Links:

https://txcomedyshow.com/
https://www.texassportsproductions.com/
https://www.facebook.com/GabeSportsComedy/

https://www.instagram.com/gabedfarias/
3795entrecast,entrepreneur,entrepreneurpodcast,entrepreneurship,localtalent,podcast,setzerpendence,txlocaltalent,vodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mayor-of-cibolo-stosh-boyle-ep003--50670589Please enjoy!
Show Notes
Here are key things to listen out for:
1.Why Stosh was removed from the Economic Development Committee –Stosh was unjustly removed from the committee when he decided to run for an elective seat
2.What is it like being a mayor- Stosh says he has fond memories, but that does not define him?
3.The slowdown in high-density housing–Get to know how the nomenclature currently works.
4. Stosh's ideas as to how to stop another shooting incident –The influence of human nature and what needs to be done since currently there are no solutions, just reactionary behavior.
Timestamps
[00:01:25] Stosh's first meeting.
[00:01:43] Introducing Stosh Boyle, who he is, what he does, and for whom he does it.
[00:04:08] Unjustified removal of Stosh from the Economic Development Committee, as well as the dissolution of the Parks and Rec Commission.
[00:04:30] Stosh elected Citizen of the Year (Gary Kelly award).
[00:04:47] Why did Stosh choose to run for Mayor despite being aware of the consequences that might follow.
[00:05:36] what, in Stosh's opinion, is it like to be a mayor?
[00:08:56] The story of how Brad Bailey got Stosh into government.
[00:10:34] What Stosh learned after losing the City Council race despite being a local guy.
[00:11:59] How Stosh inspired his voters
[00:13:04] Stosh's argument for a toll road
[00:16:54] Santikos announcement
[00:18:24] How important Cibolo was to Stosh, and how the changes had a significant impact
[00:19:38] Stosh's plan of combining different roads
[00:22:41] The slowdown in high-density housing and how the nomenclature is currently used
[00:23:20] What will happen as a result of the study's approval for a moratorium
[00:23:36] The crazy amount of SF six when Stosh took office
[00:26:24] Stosh's thoughts on term limits for Mayor
[00:27:21] Stosh's ideas about leaving office, particularly how he plans to leave the Mayor's office better than he found it and where he starts from to do that
[00:28:35] Some changes at the staff level at Cibolo
[00:31:49] About Toyota and the crucial part of their business
[00:32:49] Lightning round questions
[00:36:36] What influences Becki's hat
[00:40:57] Fishing tournament
[00:41:54] Candlelight vigil for the Uvalde victims.
[00:42:54] Stosh's ideas as to how to stop another shooting incident like the one that occurred in Uvalde
[00:44:42] Why do we behave in reactionary ways rather than seeking a solution?
[00:46:20] Why people are using COVID as an excuse to be mad and not talk to other people
[00:49:40] One thing Stosh wishes he had known before entering politics
[00:49:59] The government's wheel is extremely slow-moving, and Stosh has some thoughts as to why this is the case. Additionally, Stosh's grasp on how to speed up the process
[00:54:57] The biggest mistake Stosh has ever made as a mayor
[00:55:34] Trenton story
[00:58:15] Stosh's political ambitions and his first book
[00:58:48] What Stosh said regarding the kind of support he receives from people
Notable Quotes from the Interview
● “The last five years have been, you know, some great fond fond memories, but you know, that it's never been what's defined me and never will be what's defined me it's, it's the people, the community, it's being able to organize events and having 1000 kids participate.”
● “They believe in serving the community and the community to serve you. And they don't ask for anything. And they just give, give, give, and they've been a wild success. Everything that they do over there..”
● “You know, it wasn't, wasn't about going out and getting the numbers, it was about inspiring the voters.”
● “ I was on the EDC committee. And that's why I got voted off. Because I was one of 36 people in total, that voted against the toll road."
● ‘ For some reason, it was like kryptonite; they wanted these toll roads so bad. It was a powerful force and civil. And it was a mountain to move..”
● “If you communicate properly to the landowners and say, we have this road coming in, we're not trying to split your land in half. But if you can allow it as a future thoroughfare, one day, you'll have both sides of a Commercial Road..”
● “We’re built on a third of our land, and 90% of it is SF five and SF six. So, you know, we're able to pump the brakes, not stop the growth, but just do it more sensibly.”
● We want more quality and we've proven that we have the patience to wait for it. We've proven that we've had the wherewithal to ask the right questions.”
● “When you have the same complaints coming from the same people over and over and over from different complaints, you have to raise your eyebrows and go, '' What are we doing here?."
● When I coached soccer for a decade, we always had a high return rate because Mike Andrews and I would always do a really good job of making our worst player better than your worst player. And we won a lot of games using that philosophy’”
● “The fault is all of us. Right? The fault is staring me in the face in the mirror..”
● “Teachers are getting absolutely beat up from every angle right now. And it's not. It's societal. It's the fact that somebody feels comfortable going on a plane and starting a fight with Mike Tyson.
● “People are using COVID as an excuse to be mad, an excuse not to talk to somebody, excuse to you knows, we're not going to shake hands.
● So the wheels of the government work very, very slow. And I wish I was better prepared for how long and harder the road is to make change.
● “My biggest mistake is not making more time for my family.’

People Mentioned
● Jason Setzer
● Donnie Jackson,
● Ivan Freeman
● Mayor Gutierrez
● Tom Daley
● Leonard John
● Eric Anderson
● Karen Hale
● Dave Peterson
● Mike Tyson]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50670589Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:00:01 +0000Jason SetzerIn today's episode of Local Politics, Mayor Stosh Boyle is on the show. He is joining us to discuss his journey in politics, why he chose to run as a Mayor despite knowing the consequences, his thoughts on term limits and the plan he has for Cibolo...Please enjoy!
Show Notes
Here are key things to listen out for:
1.Why Stosh was removed from the Economic Development Committee –Stosh was unjustly removed from the committee when he decided to run for an elective seat
2.What is it like being a mayor- Stosh says he has fond memories, but that does not define him?
3.The slowdown in high-density housing–Get to know how the nomenclature currently works.
4. Stosh's ideas as to how to stop another shooting incident –The influence of human nature and what needs to be done since currently there are no solutions, just reactionary behavior.
Timestamps
[00:01:25] Stosh's first meeting.
[00:01:43] Introducing Stosh Boyle, who he is, what he does, and for whom he does it.
[00:04:08] Unjustified removal of Stosh from the Economic Development Committee, as well as the dissolution of the Parks and Rec Commission.
[00:04:30] Stosh elected Citizen of the Year (Gary Kelly award).
[00:04:47] Why did Stosh choose to run for Mayor despite being aware of the consequences that might follow.
[00:05:36] what, in Stosh's opinion, is it like to be a mayor?
[00:08:56] The story of how Brad Bailey got Stosh into government.
[00:10:34] What Stosh learned after losing the City Council race despite being a local guy.
[00:11:59] How Stosh inspired his voters
[00:13:04] Stosh's argument for a toll road
[00:16:54] Santikos announcement
[00:18:24] How important Cibolo was to Stosh, and how the changes had a significant impact
[00:19:38] Stosh's plan of combining different roads
[00:22:41] The slowdown in high-density housing and how the nomenclature is currently used
[00:23:20] What will happen as a result of the study's approval for a moratorium
[00:23:36] The crazy amount of SF six when Stosh took office
[00:26:24] Stosh's thoughts on term limits for Mayor
[00:27:21] Stosh's ideas about leaving office, particularly how he plans to leave the Mayor's office better than he found it and where he starts from to do that
[00:28:35] Some changes at the staff level at Cibolo
[00:31:49] About Toyota and the crucial part of their business
[00:32:49] Lightning round questions
[00:36:36] What influences Becki's hat
[00:40:57] Fishing tournament
[00:41:54] Candlelight vigil for the Uvalde victims.
[00:42:54] Stosh's ideas as to how to stop another shooting incident like the one that occurred in Uvalde
[00:44:42] Why do we behave in reactionary ways rather than seeking a solution?
[00:46:20] Why people are using COVID as an excuse to be mad and not talk to other people
[00:49:40] One thing Stosh wishes he had known before entering politics
[00:49:59] The government's wheel is extremely slow-moving, and Stosh has some thoughts as to why this is the case. Additionally, Stosh's grasp on how to speed up the process
[00:54:57] The biggest mistake Stosh has ever made as a mayor
[00:55:34] Trenton story
[00:58:15] Stosh's political ambitions and his first book
[00:58:48] What Stosh said regarding the kind of support he receives from people
Notable Quotes from the Interview
● “The last five years have been, you know, some great fond fond memories, but you know, that it's never been what's defined me and never will be what's defined me it's, it's the people, the community, it's being able to organize events and having 1000 kids participate.”
● “They believe in serving the community and the community to serve you. And they don't ask for anything. And they just give, give, give, and they've been a wild success. Everything that...]]>3604electedofficials,leadership,localpolitics,localtalent,podcast,podcastpolitics,politicalpodcast,smallgovernmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-carpenter-guadalupe-county-commissioner-dist-3-ep002--50571233Here are key things to listen out for:
1.How Michael Carpenter got started in politics – Michael Carpenter was elected in 1978 and was also elected President of his kindergarten class; he learned servant leadership
2.Michael’s first council meeting- This first meeting inspired Michael to run for City council.
3.Property tax and areas that pay the most property taxes – What are the drivers that determine the payment of property taxes
4.The county judge is first of equals, or first among equals, and the chairman of the meetings – The powers of the county judge during voting.
5.Prevention of double spending by elected officials: Officials must work together to complete complementary tasks and avoid double spending.



===Timestamps===

[00:00:00] Intro
[00:00:28] How Michael Carpenter got started in politics
[00:01:24] Michael's lesson on servant leadership
[00:02:05] Michael's first city council meeting inspired him to run for city council
[00:03:09] Michael ran for the municipal council for the first time but was defeated by Steve Simonson
[00:03:43] What does Michael do right now, and for whom does he do it?.
[00:04:21] Michael Carpenter did a lot of campaigning
[00:04:46] recently redrawn new district, and if the districts are going to be a little more distributed at some point
[00:05:48] Districts are driven by population
[00:06:55] Area of the districts that pay the most in property tax
[00:08:18] the main way that lateral road and bridge tax dollars come back to the precinct
[00:09:16] Duties and responsibilities of the county commissioners
[00:10:35] how do elected officials continuously cooperate to accomplish complementary tasks and prevent double spending?
[00:11:01] The county judge is the first of equals, or first among equals, and the chairman of the meetings
[00:11:37] The duration of Michael Carpenter's term as mayor
[00:12:39] Michael Carpenter left the office in a good position.
[00:13:51] Special election in 2012
[00:16:29] Michael Carpenter couple of his biggest accomplishments
[00:19:19] City of Civello name change
[00:22:17] Tax abatements or 380s
[00:23:04] Additional homestead exemption tax credit and if it could happen to Guadalupe City soon
[00:27:04] Pio's position in Guadalupe County
[00:28:40] Off-the-wall questions
[00:30:39] how long Michael Carpenter has been in district three
[00:30:47] Michael’s expectations vs. reality
[00:32:39] Michael’s feeling of not being mayor after being mayor for so long
[00:35:26] the terrifying bombing incident and what happened
[00:39:32] A little bit of releasing Michael transitioning into Commissioner
[00:40:50] Different red tape and different shapes
[00:43:24] What Michael put in his head when they had meetings full of discord and anger.
[00:44:23] Michael’s thoughts on term limits
[00:45:37] the number of votes Michael got in the last election when he ran for County commissioner seat and if he had an opponent
[00:49:12]Why a largely not visible city government is a good city government
[00:49:54] The birth of the United States.
[00:53:33] John Adam's letter to Abigail
[00:55:42]Michael’s first step in campaigning for anybody else
[00:57:19]Getting your name out to the public and how to go about it especially if you are a new guy in politics, according to Michael
[1:02:17] Where Michael’s money is best spent when it comes to campaigning
[1:06:36]The relationship between Michael and his wife
[1:11:05] What Michael hopes to accomplish being a commissioner
[1:11:34] One thing that Michael thinks he could have known before starting in politics
[1:12:55] What could Michael have done more effectively before entering politics if he had received education on the things he had not yet learned about?
[1:13:17]Best advice Michael has ever received
[1:15:18] Timeframe Michael is looking at with CETA/his term limit as Commissioner
[1:15:32] The most prominent myth around being a commissioner

Notable Quotes from the Interview

●“There’s two ways to run a campaign unopposed or scared. And so you put the work in no matter what.”
●“In the rural portions, there's a lot of age exemption that's out there. In the urbanized portions, we have, as we know, a lot of retired military and a lot of those retired military are partially or fully disabled, and that that drives what they pay in property tax.”
●“I got to the mayor's chair was incredibly strong leadership, people that put their hearts and souls into making their community a better place. And so I was I was the beneficiary of all of that work that came before me.”
●“If spent more time listening, and hearing each other things can be accomplished.”
●“If the legislature funds the school districts to a higher level than what the school districts have to get from local property taxes, falls, that's a delicate balance.”
●“The fact is of the money that's required to run the state to run the school districts, the taxing authorities that have to produce at the local level and in response to the demands of the people that live there.”
●“The one salient difference between being involved in a city and a county is that a Home Rule city in the state of Texas can largely do anything that it wants to accept what the state has said they may not do.”
●“The seven years ago, I was blessed by the people of Schertz to be allowed to serve was the greatest education of my life.”
●“One of the most important things that you can do in a leadership position is not to try to act important to speculate.”
●“The capabilities of the FBI and the ATF and the Texas Rangers, the feed on the street, the frontline folks, is far better than what it's portrayed as on television. They are far more capable than we can even imagine.”
●“I feel like there is a big disconnect from the community and our local officials, when it comes to voting.”
●“The tactical execution of a campaign is mathematical and scientific."
●“The two things that need to be largest on your political signs are your name and the name of the office that you're running for’”
●“I wish that I knew more when I entered the mayor's office than I did. Because the learning curve is so extraordinary more about what the whole thing just how it works.”
●“The worst thing, and I don't want to speak in absolutes, but nearly perhaps the worst thing that a newly elected person or any put anybody in a leadership position can bring to that job is an abundance of ignorance and arrogance at once.”

People Mentioned

●Steve Simonson
●Ted Cruz
●Baldwin
●Henry Clerici.
●Rick Edwards
●Mayor Daley
●Joel Hicks
●Jim Palmer
●Jessica Cisneros
●Richard Henry Lee
●John Adams
●Oprah Winfrey
●Arnold Schwarzenegger]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50571233Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:00:02 +0000Jason SetzerShow Notes Here are key things to listen out for: 1.How Michael Carpenter got started in politics – Michael Carpenter was elected in 1978 and was also elected President of his kindergarten class; he learned servant leadership 2.Michael’s first...Here are key things to listen out for:
1.How Michael Carpenter got started in politics – Michael Carpenter was elected in 1978 and was also elected President of his kindergarten class; he learned servant leadership
2.Michael’s first council meeting- This first meeting inspired Michael to run for City council.
3.Property tax and areas that pay the most property taxes – What are the drivers that determine the payment of property taxes
4.The county judge is first of equals, or first among equals, and the chairman of the meetings – The powers of the county judge during voting.
5.Prevention of double spending by elected officials: Officials must work together to complete complementary tasks and avoid double spending.



===Timestamps===

[00:00:00] Intro
[00:00:28] How Michael Carpenter got started in politics
[00:01:24] Michael's lesson on servant leadership
[00:02:05] Michael's first city council meeting inspired him to run for city council
[00:03:09] Michael ran for the municipal council for the first time but was defeated by Steve Simonson
[00:03:43] What does Michael do right now, and for whom does he do it?.
[00:04:21] Michael Carpenter did a lot of campaigning
[00:04:46] recently redrawn new district, and if the districts are going to be a little more distributed at some point
[00:05:48] Districts are driven by population
[00:06:55] Area of the districts that pay the most in property tax
[00:08:18] the main way that lateral road and bridge tax dollars come back to the precinct
[00:09:16] Duties and responsibilities of the county commissioners
[00:10:35] how do elected officials continuously cooperate to accomplish complementary tasks and prevent double spending?
[00:11:01] The county judge is the first of equals, or first among equals, and the chairman of the meetings
[00:11:37] The duration of Michael Carpenter's term as mayor
[00:12:39] Michael Carpenter left the office in a good position.
[00:13:51] Special election in 2012
[00:16:29] Michael Carpenter couple of his biggest accomplishments
[00:19:19] City of Civello name change
[00:22:17] Tax abatements or 380s
[00:23:04] Additional homestead exemption tax credit and if it could happen to Guadalupe City soon
[00:27:04] Pio's position in Guadalupe County
[00:28:40] Off-the-wall questions
[00:30:39] how long Michael Carpenter has been in district three
[00:30:47] Michael’s expectations vs. reality
[00:32:39] Michael’s feeling of not being mayor after being mayor for so long
[00:35:26] the terrifying bombing incident and what happened
[00:39:32] A little bit of releasing Michael transitioning into Commissioner
[00:40:50] Different red tape and different shapes
[00:43:24] What Michael put in his head when they had meetings full of discord and anger.
[00:44:23] Michael’s thoughts on term limits
[00:45:37] the number of votes Michael got in the last election when he ran for County commissioner seat and if he had an opponent
[00:49:12]Why a largely not visible city government is a good city government
[00:49:54] The birth of the United States.
[00:53:33] John Adam's letter to Abigail
[00:55:42]Michael’s first step in campaigning for anybody else
[00:57:19]Getting your name out to the public and how to go about it especially if you are a new guy in politics, according to Michael
[1:02:17] Where Michael’s money is best spent when it comes to campaigning
[1:06:36]The relationship between Michael and his wife
[1:11:05] What Michael hopes to accomplish being a commissioner
[1:11:34] One thing that Michael thinks he could have known before starting in politics
[1:12:55] What could Michael have done more effectively before entering politics if he had received education on the things he had not yet...]]>4526localpolitics,localtalent,setzerpendence,txlocaltalent,vodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jose-macias-dist-4-trustee-ep001--50547351
In our first episode of local politics we're pleased to have Jose Macias, District 4 trustee. He discusses his journey and how he started and why he cares about this community. He also gives us a snapshot of some of the things that trustees are entrusted with, money allocation in schools and safety concerns among other topics.

This episode is not to be missed!

For more Local Politics visit www.txlocaltalent.com

[00:01:06] A little bit about Jose Macias, what he does, and why he does it.
[00:02:03] Jose’s transition from military to college
[00:02:53] Jose had a hard time learning
[00:06:44] What happens in the meetings
[00:05:06] The duration of a term
[00:08:51] A snapshot of the things that trustees are entrusted with.
[00:10:55] Money allocation in schools, and if Jose Macias tries to be prejudiced in allocating funds to his school district
[00:12:19] The money allocation issues that the board of 2010 faced
[00:13:38] The amount of time Jose spends researching his packets
[00:15:10] The money tree as a top secret
[00:15:20] The reserve fund and the fund balance
[00:18:56] Investment vehicle of the interest money
[00:25:03] Revaluating compensation plan and who make the decisions, the board or individuals?
[00:27:03] Percentage of all the people that are leaving Jose Macias’s district
[00:28:39] where can you live in the community in San Antonio and attend Judson School?
[00:34:12] Jose’s thought on how much oversight into curriculum
[00:35:38] LSAT and SAT days
[00:39:53] Issues with student mental health
[00:41:15] Jose's programs for students with behavioral issues, starting in elementary school
[00:46:31] Jose’s feedback on the topic of year round schooling
[00:45:23] The Judson rockets
[00:46:11] Random questions
[00:49:09] about the bond and what is going on with the bond
[00:53:05] Gun free zone for teachers at Judson
[00:58:52] New building code and design issue for life safety plan
[1:01:59] about an internal audit mechanism
[1:03:52] The most controversial thing ever done by Macias while on the board
[1:10:29] What’s next in terms of elections, safety and the bonds
[1:13:29] What Jose does for a living and family structure that supports him
[1:15:30] Jose's biggest mistake and biggest win in the last 12 years on the board
[1:17:14] The biggest myth about being on the school board according to Jose
[1:17:45] Jose's thoughts on community participation in school boards
[1:19:14]Jose's thoughts on term limits and tournaments]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50547351Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:00:02 +0000Jason SetzerJose Macias District 4 Trustee In our first episode of local politics we're pleased to have Jose Macias, District 4 trustee. He discusses his journey and how he started and why he cares about this community. He also gives us a snapshot of some of...
In our first episode of local politics we're pleased to have Jose Macias, District 4 trustee. He discusses his journey and how he started and why he cares about this community. He also gives us a snapshot of some of the things that trustees are entrusted with, money allocation in schools and safety concerns among other topics.

This episode is not to be missed!

For more Local Politics visit www.txlocaltalent.com

[00:01:06] A little bit about Jose Macias, what he does, and why he does it.
[00:02:03] Jose’s transition from military to college
[00:02:53] Jose had a hard time learning
[00:06:44] What happens in the meetings
[00:05:06] The duration of a term
[00:08:51] A snapshot of the things that trustees are entrusted with.
[00:10:55] Money allocation in schools, and if Jose Macias tries to be prejudiced in allocating funds to his school district
[00:12:19] The money allocation issues that the board of 2010 faced
[00:13:38] The amount of time Jose spends researching his packets
[00:15:10] The money tree as a top secret
[00:15:20] The reserve fund and the fund balance
[00:18:56] Investment vehicle of the interest money
[00:25:03] Revaluating compensation plan and who make the decisions, the board or individuals?
[00:27:03] Percentage of all the people that are leaving Jose Macias’s district
[00:28:39] where can you live in the community in San Antonio and attend Judson School?
[00:34:12] Jose’s thought on how much oversight into curriculum
[00:35:38] LSAT and SAT days
[00:39:53] Issues with student mental health
[00:41:15] Jose's programs for students with behavioral issues, starting in elementary school
[00:46:31] Jose’s feedback on the topic of year round schooling
[00:45:23] The Judson rockets
[00:46:11] Random questions
[00:49:09] about the bond and what is going on with the bond
[00:53:05] Gun free zone for teachers at Judson
[00:58:52] New building code and design issue for life safety plan
[1:01:59] about an internal audit mechanism
[1:03:52] The most controversial thing ever done by Macias while on the board
[1:10:29] What’s next in terms of elections, safety and the bonds
[1:13:29] What Jose does for a living and family structure that supports him
[1:15:30] Jose's biggest mistake and biggest win in the last 12 years on the board
[1:17:14] The biggest myth about being on the school board according to Jose
[1:17:45] Jose's thoughts on community participation in school boards
[1:19:14]Jose's thoughts on term limits and tournaments]]>4956localpolitics,localtalent,setzerpendence,shoplocal,txlocaltalent,vodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bio-motion-and-mia-marco-s-pizza-ep018--50046100The guest on this episode of Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook is a
ballsy entrepreneur who’s running two businesses at once. Derek Sanchez is a qualified
physical therapist with his own clinic, and he’s also in the process of setting up a
pizzeria that’s going to serve some of the world’s best pizza.
Derek tells Jason his life story, which combines a passion for both excellent pizza and
high quality physical therapy. He explains why he got interested in physical therapy and
how he built up his clinic to where it is today. He also dives into some of the threats that
PT clinics face today, from big pharma interference to newly qualified therapists who are
loaded with student debt.
You’ll also learn a lot about pizza from this episode, including Derek’s dough
fermentation technique and how he won awards for the Best Pizza in the World three
times! Stay tuned to hear some of Derek’s secret pizza techniques and exactly what the
deal is with gluten these days.
There aren’t so many pizza-making physical therapists out there so make sure to tune
into this episode! If you enjoyed it, subscribe to or follow Local Talent wherever you get
your podcasts.
Timestamps
[0:18] Dr. Derek gives his elevator pitch
[1:23] “I got beat up a lot”: Why Derek got interested in physical therapy
[4:11] Derek’s first PT job
[5:10] Learning to let go of your business and hand it over to someone else
[7:16] A dark development in the physical therapy business
[9:15] Derek’s long-term goal for Biomotion
[11:08] The story behind Mia Marco’s Pizza
[17:10] How Derek’s science education helped him to develop the best pizza recipe in
the world
[18:36] The politics of pizza culture
[19:28] Fermenting the dough, getting the right tomatoes: What it takes to nail the pizza
recipe
[22:16] A tap on the window and an emotional chance meeting
[23:45] Growing Mia Marco’s Pizza from the garage to a food truck
[24:36] The Best Pizza in the World competition
[28:36] Derek’s award-winning pizzas and moving from a food truck to a pizzeria
[30:23] Do you have to be a hardcore pizza fan to appreciate Derek’s pizza?
[32:11] How do you price a pizza in this economy?
[32:52] Crust consistency: What Derek looks for in a good slice of pizza
[35:30] Opening up the pizzeria - how much of a risk is it?
[37:17] Derek’s amazing support network and his upcoming trip to Buenos Aires
[39:52] What role does passion play in running a business?
[40:57] Balancing out running a pizzeria and a physical therapy clinic
[42:06] The problem with gluten
[45:08] Lightning round!!
[47:52] What do you wish you’d have known before starting your businesses?
[49:18] Is having a business partner a mistake?
[50:00] The best business advice that Derek’s ever received
[51:36] What Derek does to relax, and busting the biggest myths in physical therapy and
pizza making
[54:34] Derek’s 15-year business plan
[55:50] “Be tough:” Derek’s parting words of wisdom for would-be entrepreneurs
Links
Mia Marco’s Pizza
Mia Marco’s Pizza on Facebook
Mia Marco’s Pizza on Instagram
Mia Marco’s Pizza on Twitter
Biomotion Physical Therapy
Biomotion on Facebook
Local Talent
Local Talent on Facebook
Local Talent on YouTube
Local Talent on Spotify]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50046100Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:00:02 +0000Jason SetzerLocal Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode 18 The guest on this episode of Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook is a ballsy entrepreneur who’s running two businesses at once. Derek Sanchez is a qualified physical therapist...The guest on this episode of Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook is a
ballsy entrepreneur who’s running two businesses at once. Derek Sanchez is a qualified
physical therapist with his own clinic, and he’s also in the process of setting up a
pizzeria that’s going to serve some of the world’s best pizza.
Derek tells Jason his life story, which combines a passion for both excellent pizza and
high quality physical therapy. He explains why he got interested in physical therapy and
how he built up his clinic to where it is today. He also dives into some of the threats that
PT clinics face today, from big pharma interference to newly qualified therapists who are
loaded with student debt.
You’ll also learn a lot about pizza from this episode, including Derek’s dough
fermentation technique and how he won awards for the Best Pizza in the World three
times! Stay tuned to hear some of Derek’s secret pizza techniques and exactly what the
deal is with gluten these days.
There aren’t so many pizza-making physical therapists out there so make sure to tune
into this episode! If you enjoyed it, subscribe to or follow Local Talent wherever you get
your podcasts.
Timestamps
[0:18] Dr. Derek gives his elevator pitch
[1:23] “I got beat up a lot”: Why Derek got interested in physical therapy
[4:11] Derek’s first PT job
[5:10] Learning to let go of your business and hand it over to someone else
[7:16] A dark development in the physical therapy business
[9:15] Derek’s long-term goal for Biomotion
[11:08] The story behind Mia Marco’s Pizza
[17:10] How Derek’s science education helped him to develop the best pizza recipe in
the world
[18:36] The politics of pizza culture
[19:28] Fermenting the dough, getting the right tomatoes: What it takes to nail the pizza
recipe
[22:16] A tap on the window and an emotional chance meeting
[23:45] Growing Mia Marco’s Pizza from the garage to a food truck
[24:36] The Best Pizza in the World competition
[28:36] Derek’s award-winning pizzas and moving from a food truck to a pizzeria
[30:23] Do you have to be a hardcore pizza fan to appreciate Derek’s pizza?
[32:11] How do you price a pizza in this economy?
[32:52] Crust consistency: What Derek looks for in a good slice of pizza
[35:30] Opening up the pizzeria - how much of a risk is it?
[37:17] Derek’s amazing support network and his upcoming trip to Buenos Aires
[39:52] What role does passion play in running a business?
[40:57] Balancing out running a pizzeria and a physical therapy clinic
[42:06] The problem with gluten
[45:08] Lightning round!!
[47:52] What do you wish you’d have known before starting your businesses?
[49:18] Is having a business partner a mistake?
[50:00] The best business advice that Derek’s ever received
[51:36] What Derek does to relax, and busting the biggest myths in physical therapy and
pizza making
[54:34] Derek’s 15-year business plan
[55:50] “Be tough:” Derek’s parting words of wisdom for would-be entrepreneurs
Links
Mia Marco’s Pizza
Mia Marco’s Pizza on Facebook
Mia Marco’s Pizza on Instagram
Mia Marco’s Pizza on Twitter
Biomotion Physical Therapy
Biomotion on Facebook
Local Talent
Local Talent on Facebook
Local Talent on YouTube
Local Talent on Spotify]]>3444entrecast,entrepreneur,entrepreneurpodcast,entrepreneurship,localtalent,podcast,setzerpendence,shoplocal,txlocaltalent,vodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-items-ep017--50046113Eric is a San Antonio entrepreneur with a huge range of life experiences
including a revelatory ayahuasca trip, running several businesses manufacturing and
selling products on Amazon, having a premature baby who had to spend a long time in
the NICU, and starting up a new businesses selling heirloom items made from the
ashes of deceased family members.
On this episode of Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook, your host Jason sits
down with Eric to dig into how his entrepreneurial mind works and what he’s doing to
grow his multiple businesses. You’ll hear how Eric worked out his pricing structure, how
the inspiration for his Legendary Items business came to him in a dream, and what his
biggest business mistake is. There’s plenty of advice for people looking to start their
own businesses, including how Eric finds his clients and the sales pitch he delivers to
make sure that he closes the deal.
If you enjoyed this episode and it made you think differently about life, death, business,
and everything that comes in between, please subscribe to Local Talent to show your
support for the podcast.
Timestamps
[0:32] Eric gives his elevator pitch and tells the moving story of his son’s illness
[3:07] Eric’s first steps into being an entrepreneur
[4:34] “You’re just in this torrential soup of the mind:” Eric’s too-short ayahuasca trip
[8:10] Leaving Buy Box and starting out as an Amazon consultant
[10:29] How Eric finds his clients
[11:10] What Eric sells on Amazon and how he works out his pricing structure
[12:45] Eric on growing up as a Mormon and where he is with his faith today
[14:45] “Why are you doing this?:” Eric’s sales pitch to his clients
[16:50] Do you have to make a product to own a business?
[17:40] The Amazon business model
[19:05] How important are reviews on Amazon?
[21:28] Lighting round!!!
[27:12] What Eric’s excited about at the moment
[28:10] Wins and losses in sales conversion rates
[31:22] “This is the thing that I cannot stop thinking about:” Eric’s exciting new project
making treasured items from the ashes of loved ones
[36:25] Exploring the costs and processes around creating legendary items
[38:34] How the deceased person’s story comes together and the video that
accompanies the product
[40:20] Embedding a QR code on a diamond and Eric’s gamble on death
[43:28] “When you die, what do you want to be turned into?”
[46:47] What Eric wishes he had before he became an entrepreneur
[47:30] Eric’s biggest business mistake: Not following through
[49:49] The best advice that Eric’s ever received
[52:39] Eric’s favorite tool to streamline his businesses
[53:54] What Eric does to unwind and relax; and where he wants to take his business in
the future
[54:45] Eric’s future job: Becoming a senator?
Links
Legendary Items
Local Talent
Local Talent on Facebook
Local Talent on YouTube
Local Talent on Spotify]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50046113Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:00:02 +0000Jason SetzerLocal Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode 17 Eric is a San Antonio entrepreneur with a huge range of life experiences including a revelatory ayahuasca trip, running several businesses manufacturing and selling products on Amazon,...Eric is a San Antonio entrepreneur with a huge range of life experiences
including a revelatory ayahuasca trip, running several businesses manufacturing and
selling products on Amazon, having a premature baby who had to spend a long time in
the NICU, and starting up a new businesses selling heirloom items made from the
ashes of deceased family members.
On this episode of Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook, your host Jason sits
down with Eric to dig into how his entrepreneurial mind works and what he’s doing to
grow his multiple businesses. You’ll hear how Eric worked out his pricing structure, how
the inspiration for his Legendary Items business came to him in a dream, and what his
biggest business mistake is. There’s plenty of advice for people looking to start their
own businesses, including how Eric finds his clients and the sales pitch he delivers to
make sure that he closes the deal.
If you enjoyed this episode and it made you think differently about life, death, business,
and everything that comes in between, please subscribe to Local Talent to show your
support for the podcast.
Timestamps
[0:32] Eric gives his elevator pitch and tells the moving story of his son’s illness
[3:07] Eric’s first steps into being an entrepreneur
[4:34] “You’re just in this torrential soup of the mind:” Eric’s too-short ayahuasca trip
[8:10] Leaving Buy Box and starting out as an Amazon consultant
[10:29] How Eric finds his clients
[11:10] What Eric sells on Amazon and how he works out his pricing structure
[12:45] Eric on growing up as a Mormon and where he is with his faith today
[14:45] “Why are you doing this?:” Eric’s sales pitch to his clients
[16:50] Do you have to make a product to own a business?
[17:40] The Amazon business model
[19:05] How important are reviews on Amazon?
[21:28] Lighting round!!!
[27:12] What Eric’s excited about at the moment
[28:10] Wins and losses in sales conversion rates
[31:22] “This is the thing that I cannot stop thinking about:” Eric’s exciting new project
making treasured items from the ashes of loved ones
[36:25] Exploring the costs and processes around creating legendary items
[38:34] How the deceased person’s story comes together and the video that
accompanies the product
[40:20] Embedding a QR code on a diamond and Eric’s gamble on death
[43:28] “When you die, what do you want to be turned into?”
[46:47] What Eric wishes he had before he became an entrepreneur
[47:30] Eric’s biggest business mistake: Not following through
[49:49] The best advice that Eric’s ever received
[52:39] Eric’s favorite tool to streamline his businesses
[53:54] What Eric does to unwind and relax; and where he wants to take his business in
the future
[54:45] Eric’s future job: Becoming a senator?
Links
Legendary Items
Local Talent
Local Talent on Facebook
Local Talent on YouTube
Local Talent on Spotify]]>3554entrecast,entrepreneur,entrepreneurpodcast,entrepreneurship,localtalent,podcast,setzerpendence,shoplocal,txlocaltalent,vodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harlon-pickett-eagle-care-solutions-ep016--49994433

Today’s episode of Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook podcast is a real doozy. Jason sits down with Harlon Pickett, an insurance broker and professional brisket barbecuer to talk everything health insurance, entrepreneurship, and making that leap from the 9-5 life.

Harlon had a pretty cool 9-5 job (you’ll be amazed when he tells you what he did!) but was made redundant. He already had a barbecue catering business on the side and leaving his 9-5 gave him more time to dedicate to it, so he was able to double his business in one weekend. He tells Jason about the best business advice he ever received and what he learned from his 9-5 that he uses today in his roles as a business owner and people manager.

Harlon and Jason dive into the murky world of health insurance in the United States, and Harlon busts the common myth that we all have about health insurance. He explains the complicated relationship between doctors, pharmaceutical companies, and insurance companies, and gives advice on how to lower the cost of your health insurance.

What did you learn from today’s episode of Local Talent? Do you agree with Harlon’s views on health insurance? Head on over to the Facebook page or YouTube comments to carry on the conversation and make sure to subscribe to the Local Talent podcast to stay up-to-date on all the episodes.


Timestamps

[0:29] Harlon introduces himself and his health insurance businesses
[3:18] Jason, who do you have insurance with? Harlon dives into the murky world of healthcare
[4:57] Harlon’s 9-5 life which was more exciting than most people’s jobs!
[7:00] Getting laid off and doubling the catering business over the weekend
[8:57] How Harlon markets his business
[10:20] “My goal was to be an industry expert:” Harlon’s Health and Wealth Power Hour radio show
[12:10] Why Harlon’s business has evolved over time
[13:10] What Harlon learned from his 9-5 that he uses to manage his employees now
[14:26] “The best thing for a customer is competition”
[15:29] Harlon opens up about the complicated relationship between doctors, pharmaceutical companies, and insurance companies
[20:08] Lightning rooooooooooouuuuuund!!
[21:25] What Harlon wishes he’d known before starting his business, his biggest mistake, and the best best of advice he heard
[22:37] Which countries have got healthcare right?
[23:40] “Our goal? 1,000,000 clients:” Where Harlon wants his business to be in 15 years
[24:52] Harlon busts the biggest myth in healthcare and explains why healthcare in the United States is so complicated
[30:10] What you can do to make your health insurance cheaper
[31:48] What Eagle Healthcare Solutions does to lower costs on your behalf
[33:50] Health insurance vs. healthshare: What’s the difference?
[38:31] “The only person that can fix healthcare is the buyer”
[39:26] Harlon’s advice to would-be entrepreneurs
[41:12] What Harlon would say to someone who’s ready to buy non-traditional health insurance
[44:18] The typical profile of a healthshare customer
[45:11] Where to go for more information about Harlon and his healthcare services
[46:53] What question didn’t I ask you? Harlon shares his insights on achieving a work-life balance as an entrepreneur
[50:05] Entrepreneurs need support, so go out and find a mentor
[53:25] What a lot of entrepreneurs don’t know


Links

HP Insurance Broker
HP Insurance Broker on Facebook
HP Insurance Broker on Instagram
HP Insurance Broker on Twitter

Eagle Healthcare Solutions
Eagle Healthcare Solutions on Facebook
Eagle Healthcare Solutions on Instagram
Eagle Healthcare Solutions on Twitter
Eagle Healthcare Solutions on LinkedIn

The Health and Wealth Power Hour with Harlon Pickett
Harlon Pickett on Facebook

Local Talent
Local Talent on Facebook
Local Talent on YouTube
Local Talent on Spotify]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49994433Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:35:50 +0000Jason SetzerLocal Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode #16 Today’s episode of Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook podcast is a real doozy. Jason sits down with Harlon Pickett, an insurance broker and professional brisket barbecuer to...

Today’s episode of Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook podcast is a real doozy. Jason sits down with Harlon Pickett, an insurance broker and professional brisket barbecuer to talk everything health insurance, entrepreneurship, and making that leap from the 9-5 life.

Harlon had a pretty cool 9-5 job (you’ll be amazed when he tells you what he did!) but was made redundant. He already had a barbecue catering business on the side and leaving his 9-5 gave him more time to dedicate to it, so he was able to double his business in one weekend. He tells Jason about the best business advice he ever received and what he learned from his 9-5 that he uses today in his roles as a business owner and people manager.

Harlon and Jason dive into the murky world of health insurance in the United States, and Harlon busts the common myth that we all have about health insurance. He explains the complicated relationship between doctors, pharmaceutical companies, and insurance companies, and gives advice on how to lower the cost of your health insurance.

What did you learn from today’s episode of Local Talent? Do you agree with Harlon’s views on health insurance? Head on over to the Facebook page or YouTube comments to carry on the conversation and make sure to subscribe to the Local Talent podcast to stay up-to-date on all the episodes.


Timestamps

[0:29] Harlon introduces himself and his health insurance businesses
[3:18] Jason, who do you have insurance with? Harlon dives into the murky world of healthcare
[4:57] Harlon’s 9-5 life which was more exciting than most people’s jobs!
[7:00] Getting laid off and doubling the catering business over the weekend
[8:57] How Harlon markets his business
[10:20] “My goal was to be an industry expert:” Harlon’s Health and Wealth Power Hour radio show
[12:10] Why Harlon’s business has evolved over time
[13:10] What Harlon learned from his 9-5 that he uses to manage his employees now
[14:26] “The best thing for a customer is competition”
[15:29] Harlon opens up about the complicated relationship between doctors, pharmaceutical companies, and insurance companies
[20:08] Lightning rooooooooooouuuuuund!!
[21:25] What Harlon wishes he’d known before starting his business, his biggest mistake, and the best best of advice he heard
[22:37] Which countries have got healthcare right?
[23:40] “Our goal? 1,000,000 clients:” Where Harlon wants his business to be in 15 years
[24:52] Harlon busts the biggest myth in healthcare and explains why healthcare in the United States is so complicated
[30:10] What you can do to make your health insurance cheaper
[31:48] What Eagle Healthcare Solutions does to lower costs on your behalf
[33:50] Health insurance vs. healthshare: What’s the difference?
[38:31] “The only person that can fix healthcare is the buyer”
[39:26] Harlon’s advice to would-be entrepreneurs
[41:12] What Harlon would say to someone who’s ready to buy non-traditional health insurance
[44:18] The typical profile of a healthshare customer
[45:11] Where to go for more information about Harlon and his healthcare services
[46:53] What question didn’t I ask you? Harlon shares his insights on achieving a work-life balance as an entrepreneur
[50:05] Entrepreneurs need support, so go out and find a mentor
[53:25] What a lot of entrepreneurs don’t know


Links

HP Insurance Broker
HP Insurance Broker on Facebook
HP Insurance Broker on Instagram
HP Insurance Broker on Twitter

Eagle Healthcare Solutions
Eagle Healthcare Solutions on Facebook
Eagle Healthcare Solutions on Instagram
Eagle Healthcare Solutions on Twitter
Eagle Healthcare Solutions on LinkedIn

The Health and...]]>3451entrecast,entrepreneur,entrepreneurpodcast,entrepreneurship,localtalent,podcast,setzerpendence,shoplocal,txlocaltalent,vodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-warren-group-ep015--49941858
Dylan is a veteran who came into credit repair via a stretch managing a Verizon store and he explains to Jason what he learned as a manager that influenced his entrepreneur strategy. Jason and Dylan compare the different expectations of being an entrepreneur vs. being an employee, and Dylan opens up about how he views his employees as the greatest asset in his business, rather than the biggest expense.

This episode also features some great insider knowledge about the credit repair game, from what a credit repair firm can do that you can’t, to the five factors that influence your credit score the most. Dylan busts the biggest myths in credit repair and unpacks a fairly common credit repair scenario of how a divorce could impact your credit rating.

This awesome episode of Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook has life lessons for entrepreneurs, employees, and anyone who’s old enough to get a credit card. You can spread the word about the podcast by sharing it on your social media channels, and head on over to the Local Talent website to catch up on previous episodes.


Timestamps
[0:00] Intro
[0:15] Jason welcomes Dylan onto the show
[0:34] Dylan gives his credit repair elevator pitch
[1:43] Why do some people have a bad credit score?
[2:53] “The perception is that it’s easy”: Why credit repair takes time
[4:58] Why ASAP is problematic in business
[5:47] Your results may vary, and Dylan’s willing to lose you as a customer if you don’t understand that
[8:08] Dylan shares his story of growing up in Pennsylvania and moving to Texas on impulse
[10:50] Going from school to the military to a car dealership to managing a Verizon store and learning “big boy business”
[13:28] How Dylan learned the tricks of the trade and the one question that made him shift his perspective
[15:53] Lightning rooooooouuuund!!!!
[20:58] The one thing that Dylan wishes he knew before he started his business
[21:52] ….Aaaaaaand Dylan’s biggest mistake
[23:02] The origin of the James Warren name
[25:55] Dylan’s best advice and the most utilized tool in credit repair for customers
[28:18] What Dylan’s employees bring to his business
[29:26] Unwinding from work…by doing more work
[29:52] The road from now to 10 years’ time
[31:28] What Dylan carried over from his manager job to his own business
[32:38] Dylan lays out some secrets about the credit repair industry
[33:56] “I don’t spend one dollar on any marketing or advertising. Not one dollar.”
[35:32] Expectation vs. reality: Business edition
[36:31] What’s the biggest myth in credit repair, and the biggest fact?
[39:03] The five factors that influence your credit score
[41:22] Dylan dives into the statute of limitations on your credit report and which of those could affect a lending decision
[45:07] A common credit repair scenario and how Dylan would resolve it
[51:18] Dylan’s car obsession
[52:11] How Dylan set out his pricing strategy
[54:03] Dylan’s advice to aspiring entrepreneurs
[56:15] What you can learn as an employee, if your attitude is right
[59:45] Where to go to find out more about Dylan and James Warren Credit Repair]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49941858Thu, 26 May 2022 10:00:03 +0000Jason SetzerJason Setzer gets into the world of credit repair on this episode of Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook alongside special guest Dylan Shively, the founder of James Warren Credit Repair. Dylan is a veteran who came into credit repair via a...
Dylan is a veteran who came into credit repair via a stretch managing a Verizon store and he explains to Jason what he learned as a manager that influenced his entrepreneur strategy. Jason and Dylan compare the different expectations of being an entrepreneur vs. being an employee, and Dylan opens up about how he views his employees as the greatest asset in his business, rather than the biggest expense.

This episode also features some great insider knowledge about the credit repair game, from what a credit repair firm can do that you can’t, to the five factors that influence your credit score the most. Dylan busts the biggest myths in credit repair and unpacks a fairly common credit repair scenario of how a divorce could impact your credit rating.

This awesome episode of Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook has life lessons for entrepreneurs, employees, and anyone who’s old enough to get a credit card. You can spread the word about the podcast by sharing it on your social media channels, and head on over to the Local Talent website to catch up on previous episodes.


Timestamps
[0:00] Intro
[0:15] Jason welcomes Dylan onto the show
[0:34] Dylan gives his credit repair elevator pitch
[1:43] Why do some people have a bad credit score?
[2:53] “The perception is that it’s easy”: Why credit repair takes time
[4:58] Why ASAP is problematic in business
[5:47] Your results may vary, and Dylan’s willing to lose you as a customer if you don’t understand that
[8:08] Dylan shares his story of growing up in Pennsylvania and moving to Texas on impulse
[10:50] Going from school to the military to a car dealership to managing a Verizon store and learning “big boy business”
[13:28] How Dylan learned the tricks of the trade and the one question that made him shift his perspective
[15:53] Lightning rooooooouuuund!!!!
[20:58] The one thing that Dylan wishes he knew before he started his business
[21:52] ….Aaaaaaand Dylan’s biggest mistake
[23:02] The origin of the James Warren name
[25:55] Dylan’s best advice and the most utilized tool in credit repair for customers
[28:18] What Dylan’s employees bring to his business
[29:26] Unwinding from work…by doing more work
[29:52] The road from now to 10 years’ time
[31:28] What Dylan carried over from his manager job to his own business
[32:38] Dylan lays out some secrets about the credit repair industry
[33:56] “I don’t spend one dollar on any marketing or advertising. Not one dollar.”
[35:32] Expectation vs. reality: Business edition
[36:31] What’s the biggest myth in credit repair, and the biggest fact?
[39:03] The five factors that influence your credit score
[41:22] Dylan dives into the statute of limitations on your credit report and which of those could affect a lending decision
[45:07] A common credit repair scenario and how Dylan would resolve it
[51:18] Dylan’s car obsession
[52:11] How Dylan set out his pricing strategy
[54:03] Dylan’s advice to aspiring entrepreneurs
[56:15] What you can learn as an employee, if your attitude is right
[59:45] Where to go to find out more about Dylan and James Warren Credit Repair]]>3633entrecast,entrepreneur,entrepreneurpodcast,entrepreneurship,localtalent,podcast,setzerpendence,shoplocal,txlocaltalent,vodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/esthetician-vickkimua--49925973https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49925973Tue, 24 May 2022 17:04:44 +0000Jason SetzerThis week’s episode of Local Talent comes with a dose of beauty and make-up advice from a licensed esthetician! Vickki is the owner and manager of VickkiMua, a Texas-based esthetics salon that’s on a mission to help people feel confident in their own...3696entrepreneur,entrepreneurpodcast,entrepreneurship,localtalent,podcast,setzerpendence,shoplocal,txlocaltalent,vodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rockit-solar-ep013--49698002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49698002Wed, 11 May 2022 10:00:02 +0000Jason Setzer3098entrepreneur,entrepreneurpodcast,entrepreneurship,localtalent,podcast,setzerpendence,shoplocal,txlocaltalent,vodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-water-man-ep012--49620119Today’s episode of the Local Talent podcast highlights the incredible story of Tye
Washington, a banker turned entrepreneur who runs a successful business installing
and servicing water softeners and filtration systems.
Tye tells Jason how he burned out working in the mortgage business in Michigan during
the 2007 financial real estate crash and moved to San Antonio with his wife for a fresh
start. He found a job selling home security systems but got curious about why all his
customers in San Antonio had home water softeners and started doing research about
the local drinking water. Eventually he started working with a water softener company
and then with a plumber, and he then set up his own business with his mentor. Today
he’s known in San Antonio as The Water Man and his business is going from strength to
strength.
This episode teaches a lot of lessons about entrepreneurship, from how Tye
differentiates his services to his networking strategy and marketing plan. You’ll also
learn about water softeners from an expert and hear Tye bust some of the biggest
myths out there about water quality and water softeners.
If you liked this episode, please get in touch with Jason to tell him which other San
Antonio entrepreneurs you want to hear from on the Local Talent podcast, and make
sure that you’re subscribed so that you don’t miss an episode.
Timestamps
[0:35] Tye introduces himself and his business, The Water Man
[2:20] There’s a lot that consumers don’t know about water!
[5:00] Tye explains his transition from banking to water softeners and how he educated
himself about water quality
[8:07] How can you tell if your plumber actually knows about drinking water?
[9:25] Why you need a filtration system as well as a water softener
[12:00] Fixing broken water softeners and being straightforward with customers
[16:57] Tye on working with his mentor and setting up a service repairs business
[21:24] How Tye and his partner achieved the incredible expansion of The Water Guy
business
[25:12] Tye unpacks some of the biggest myths we have about water softeners
[28:38] Lightning rooooooooooouuuuunnnnndd!
[32:04] The one thing Tye wishes he knew before he started his business, and his
biggest business mistake
[36:34] Networking in the San Antonio area
[39:13] Tye’s 10 year plan
[39:50] What water softeners actually remove, and what our tap water should be like
[42:45] Why Tye doesn’t push one particular brand of water softeners and how to
choose a water softener that’s right for you
[47:12] Figuring out price points
[49:09] How Tye unwinds
[51:04] “Fear is one of the biggest demons that people have”: Tye’s words of wisdom
[54:30] When you see a successful entrepreneur taking a break, you’re only seeing the
tip of the iceberg
[59:06] The support system that helped Tye to get to where he is today and his
mammoth vision for the future
[1:01:15] Where to go to find out more about Tye]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49620119Thu, 05 May 2022 10:00:02 +0000Jason SetzerLocal Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode 12 Today’s episode of the Local Talent podcast highlights the incredible story of Tye Washington, a banker turned entrepreneur who runs a successful business installing and servicing water...Today’s episode of the Local Talent podcast highlights the incredible story of Tye
Washington, a banker turned entrepreneur who runs a successful business installing
and servicing water softeners and filtration systems.
Tye tells Jason how he burned out working in the mortgage business in Michigan during
the 2007 financial real estate crash and moved to San Antonio with his wife for a fresh
start. He found a job selling home security systems but got curious about why all his
customers in San Antonio had home water softeners and started doing research about
the local drinking water. Eventually he started working with a water softener company
and then with a plumber, and he then set up his own business with his mentor. Today
he’s known in San Antonio as The Water Man and his business is going from strength to
strength.
This episode teaches a lot of lessons about entrepreneurship, from how Tye
differentiates his services to his networking strategy and marketing plan. You’ll also
learn about water softeners from an expert and hear Tye bust some of the biggest
myths out there about water quality and water softeners.
If you liked this episode, please get in touch with Jason to tell him which other San
Antonio entrepreneurs you want to hear from on the Local Talent podcast, and make
sure that you’re subscribed so that you don’t miss an episode.
Timestamps
[0:35] Tye introduces himself and his business, The Water Man
[2:20] There’s a lot that consumers don’t know about water!
[5:00] Tye explains his transition from banking to water softeners and how he educated
himself about water quality
[8:07] How can you tell if your plumber actually knows about drinking water?
[9:25] Why you need a filtration system as well as a water softener
[12:00] Fixing broken water softeners and being straightforward with customers
[16:57] Tye on working with his mentor and setting up a service repairs business
[21:24] How Tye and his partner achieved the incredible expansion of The Water Guy
business
[25:12] Tye unpacks some of the biggest myths we have about water softeners
[28:38] Lightning rooooooooooouuuuunnnnndd!
[32:04] The one thing Tye wishes he knew before he started his business, and his
biggest business mistake
[36:34] Networking in the San Antonio area
[39:13] Tye’s 10 year plan
[39:50] What water softeners actually remove, and what our tap water should be like
[42:45] Why Tye doesn’t push one particular brand of water softeners and how to
choose a water softener that’s right for you
[47:12] Figuring out price points
[49:09] How Tye unwinds
[51:04] “Fear is one of the biggest demons that people have”: Tye’s words of wisdom
[54:30] When you see a successful entrepreneur taking a break, you’re only seeing the
tip of the iceberg
[59:06] The support system that helped Tye to get to where he is today and his
mammoth vision for the future
[1:01:15] Where to go to find out more about Tye]]>3756entrepreneur,entrepreneurpodcast,entrepreneurship,localtalent,podcast,setzerpendence,shoplocal,txlocaltalent,vodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/delgado-real-estate-group-ep011--49430103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49430103Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:00:02 +0000Jason Setzer3298entrepreneur,entrepreneurpodcast,entrepreneurship,localtalent,podcast,realestate,setzerpendence,shoplocal,texas,txlocaltalent,vodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/national-best-credit-solutions-ep010--49344901Leonides Valdez has had a hell of a year, and he’s come to the Local Talent
Podcast to tell host Jason Setzer all about it. Leo has a background working in credit
repair and last year he used his knowledge to set up his own business, which has
become one of the top credit repair agencies in San Antonio. He and Jason talk
entrepreneurship, credit scores, scaling a business, and the future of National Best
Credit Solutions.
Leo begins by explaining why he wanted to set up a credit repair business and the initial
steps that he took to get the business to grow. He’s been ambitious about his business
from Day 1 and tells Jason about the progress he’s made, from hiring employees to
opening new locations. He also shares the biggest business mistakes he’s made so far
and the things that he wished he knew before setting up a credit repair business.
This episode of Local Talent is essential listening for entrepreneurs because you’re
going to be inspired by Leo’s positive outlook, and it’s also packed with insider advice of
how to improve your credit score and what to do if your credit score is f*%cked up. You’ll
hear Leo’s go-to story of how a customer messed up his credit score with one really
dumb purchase, which is a lesson in how not to manage your credit!

#creditrepair
#txlocaltalent
#entrepreneur

==Timestamps==

[0:00] Intro
[0:39] Leonides introduces himself and his business
[1:00] How do you start a business in credit repair? You get bored, get a job, get fired,
and start up by yourself
[2:17] What kind of salary do you get being the top guy in sales?
[3:42] Leo’s entrepreneur journey and setting up an LLC
[5:17] What’s the picture like one year in?
[6:22] The better way to be a boss
[9:39] What do people complain to credit repair companies about?
[12:08] The process of improving your credit score
[13:50] Leo’s go-to story of how to mess up your credit rating
[15:05] What’s the relationship between credit repair businesses and loan officers?
[15:53] The typical customer profile and the ideal customer profile in credit repair
[17:38] Most entrepreneurs don’t really think about hiring employees - but Leo wants to
manage a team of 30
[20:09] How many customers can the business handle?
[21:03] Leo’s passion for his job and the greatest moment in his job
[23:08] Customers in 40 states: Planting seeds to keep new people coming through the
doors
[25:10] Hell yeah there’s competition in this business!
[27:26] The biggest misconception people have about why their credit score is bad, and
the real reason it’s bad
[30:28] Leo’s advice about how to build up a good credit score
[32:46] The different credit repair plans that Leo’s business offers and how he
determines the price and value of the plans
[35:47] What does the credit repair scene look like in San Antonio? Watch out for
pyramid schemes and debt consolidation firms
[37:36] Lightning round!!
[39:17] What’s the one thing that Leo wishes he knew before starting a business?
[40:18] Overpromising, underdelivering: Leo’s biggest mistake so far
[41:16] How customers normally get in touch with the credit repair business
[41:53] Beers and barbecue to unwind
[43:00] Leo’s prediction for his business in 20 years’ time
[44:07] What Leo looks for in his employees…and it’s not knowledge of credit scores
[46:00] Yes you can fix your credit yourself, but it’ll take a while
[46:52] Parting words of wisdom from Leo for entrepreneurs and for people with sh*tty
credit scores
[48:52] Where to go to find Leo and his business]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49344901Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:00:03 +0000Jason SetzerLocal Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode 10 Leonides Valdez has had a hell of a year, and he’s come to the Local Talent Podcast to tell host Jason Setzer all about it. Leo has a background working in credit repair and last year...Leonides Valdez has had a hell of a year, and he’s come to the Local Talent
Podcast to tell host Jason Setzer all about it. Leo has a background working in credit
repair and last year he used his knowledge to set up his own business, which has
become one of the top credit repair agencies in San Antonio. He and Jason talk
entrepreneurship, credit scores, scaling a business, and the future of National Best
Credit Solutions.
Leo begins by explaining why he wanted to set up a credit repair business and the initial
steps that he took to get the business to grow. He’s been ambitious about his business
from Day 1 and tells Jason about the progress he’s made, from hiring employees to
opening new locations. He also shares the biggest business mistakes he’s made so far
and the things that he wished he knew before setting up a credit repair business.
This episode of Local Talent is essential listening for entrepreneurs because you’re
going to be inspired by Leo’s positive outlook, and it’s also packed with insider advice of
how to improve your credit score and what to do if your credit score is f*%cked up. You’ll
hear Leo’s go-to story of how a customer messed up his credit score with one really
dumb purchase, which is a lesson in how not to manage your credit!

#creditrepair
#txlocaltalent
#entrepreneur

==Timestamps==

[0:00] Intro
[0:39] Leonides introduces himself and his business
[1:00] How do you start a business in credit repair? You get bored, get a job, get fired,
and start up by yourself
[2:17] What kind of salary do you get being the top guy in sales?
[3:42] Leo’s entrepreneur journey and setting up an LLC
[5:17] What’s the picture like one year in?
[6:22] The better way to be a boss
[9:39] What do people complain to credit repair companies about?
[12:08] The process of improving your credit score
[13:50] Leo’s go-to story of how to mess up your credit rating
[15:05] What’s the relationship between credit repair businesses and loan officers?
[15:53] The typical customer profile and the ideal customer profile in credit repair
[17:38] Most entrepreneurs don’t really think about hiring employees - but Leo wants to
manage a team of 30
[20:09] How many customers can the business handle?
[21:03] Leo’s passion for his job and the greatest moment in his job
[23:08] Customers in 40 states: Planting seeds to keep new people coming through the
doors
[25:10] Hell yeah there’s competition in this business!
[27:26] The biggest misconception people have about why their credit score is bad, and
the real reason it’s bad
[30:28] Leo’s advice about how to build up a good credit score
[32:46] The different credit repair plans that Leo’s business offers and how he
determines the price and value of the plans
[35:47] What does the credit repair scene look like in San Antonio? Watch out for
pyramid schemes and debt consolidation firms
[37:36] Lightning round!!
[39:17] What’s the one thing that Leo wishes he knew before starting a business?
[40:18] Overpromising, underdelivering: Leo’s biggest mistake so far
[41:16] How customers normally get in touch with the credit repair business
[41:53] Beers and barbecue to unwind
[43:00] Leo’s prediction for his business in 20 years’ time
[44:07] What Leo looks for in his employees…and it’s not knowledge of credit scores
[46:00] Yes you can fix your credit yourself, but it’ll take a while
[46:52] Parting words of wisdom from Leo for entrepreneurs and for people with sh*tty
credit scores
[48:52] Where to go to find Leo and his business]]>2905entrepreneur,entrepreneurpodcast,entrepreneurship,localtalent,podcast,setzerpendence,shoplocal,txlocaltalent,vodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brandi-cook-real-estate-ep009--49296321On this week’s episode of Local Talent, Jason talks with North East San Antonio real
estate broker Brandi Cook. Brandi was a stay-at-home mom for years to support
her family while her husband went out to work. When her kids were grown, she
wanted to bring in extra income so she got her real estate license and started
operating in her local community. Today, she’s the owner of a successful
business, with several real estate agents working alongside her.
Jason and Brandi explore some of the downsides of being an entrepreneur, with
the struggles of balancing work and family time and how realtors can bear the
blame from a client when a deal falls through. Brandi also highlights what she
loves about being a realtor and how she thinks her business will grow over the
next few years. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to learn Brandi’s advice to
anyone just starting out in the real estate game and to hear Brandi and Jason
discuss what it’s like to be an entrepreneur in North East San Antonio, where business
relationships still matter and having a solid network of contacts can make all the
difference.
If you liked this episode of Local Talent, make sure to subscribe to the podcast to
hear more of Jason’s interesting interviews with North East San Antonio entrepreneurs, and
leave a review and a rating to let him know that you enjoyed the show!

=Timestamps=
[0:00] Introduction
[0:37] Brandi introduces herself and her real estate business
[1:54] It’s hard to turn down work!
[2:23] Brandi’s life before real estate and what made her take the plunge to start her
own business
[4:04] It’s not great to keep all your eggs in one basket
[5:17] Brandi’s support system when she started out and her motivation to succeed
[6:11] “That’s what makes me good”.
[7:21] Building a team
[9:07] “I’m my own competition”.
[11:24] You can build up your business without engaging with the competition
[12:14] Building up a business from an existing network of contacts
[13:41] The biggest misconceptions about realtors
[15:40] Balancing being a realtor and having a life
[17:35] The real estate market has totally flipped
[19:06] “VA is ok”.
[20:07] Brandi’s real estate education and street smarts
[21:40] The most satisfying part of Brandi’s job
[22:55] …and a really bad experience with difficult clients
[25:40] Choosing to ignore the critics
[27:28] Brandi’s biggest mistakes in real estate
[28:58] The biggest wins in real estate and where Brandi thinks her business will go
[29:51] Did COVID-19 affect Brandi’s business?
[31:27] The freedom of working for yourself and growing your business online
[32:48] Lightning round!!
[35:41] Referrals are Brandi’s marketing network
[37:00] The double-edged sword of working on Facebook
[37:47] There are pitfalls to managing your own business
[39:48] How long does it take to train up a new real estate agent?
[41:14] Leaving town to decompress
[42:24] Managing your own time is harder than you think!
[44:56] Brandi’s advice on how to start out a real estate business
[45:40] Talking down an aggressive client
[47:27] Managing the stress of underwriting
[48:38] Realtors are there to facilitate contracts
[49:30] Building a team of like-minded people
[51:04] In North East San Antonio, you have to invest in your business relationships]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49296321Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:00:03 +0000Jason SetzerLocal Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode 9 On this week’s episode of Local Talent, Jason talks with North East San Antonio real estate broker Brandi Cook. Brandi was a stay-at-home mom for years to support her family while her...On this week’s episode of Local Talent, Jason talks with North East San Antonio real
estate broker Brandi Cook. Brandi was a stay-at-home mom for years to support
her family while her husband went out to work. When her kids were grown, she
wanted to bring in extra income so she got her real estate license and started
operating in her local community. Today, she’s the owner of a successful
business, with several real estate agents working alongside her.
Jason and Brandi explore some of the downsides of being an entrepreneur, with
the struggles of balancing work and family time and how realtors can bear the
blame from a client when a deal falls through. Brandi also highlights what she
loves about being a realtor and how she thinks her business will grow over the
next few years. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to learn Brandi’s advice to
anyone just starting out in the real estate game and to hear Brandi and Jason
discuss what it’s like to be an entrepreneur in North East San Antonio, where business
relationships still matter and having a solid network of contacts can make all the
difference.
If you liked this episode of Local Talent, make sure to subscribe to the podcast to
hear more of Jason’s interesting interviews with North East San Antonio entrepreneurs, and
leave a review and a rating to let him know that you enjoyed the show!

=Timestamps=
[0:00] Introduction
[0:37] Brandi introduces herself and her real estate business
[1:54] It’s hard to turn down work!
[2:23] Brandi’s life before real estate and what made her take the plunge to start her
own business
[4:04] It’s not great to keep all your eggs in one basket
[5:17] Brandi’s support system when she started out and her motivation to succeed
[6:11] “That’s what makes me good”.
[7:21] Building a team
[9:07] “I’m my own competition”.
[11:24] You can build up your business without engaging with the competition
[12:14] Building up a business from an existing network of contacts
[13:41] The biggest misconceptions about realtors
[15:40] Balancing being a realtor and having a life
[17:35] The real estate market has totally flipped
[19:06] “VA is ok”.
[20:07] Brandi’s real estate education and street smarts
[21:40] The most satisfying part of Brandi’s job
[22:55] …and a really bad experience with difficult clients
[25:40] Choosing to ignore the critics
[27:28] Brandi’s biggest mistakes in real estate
[28:58] The biggest wins in real estate and where Brandi thinks her business will go
[29:51] Did COVID-19 affect Brandi’s business?
[31:27] The freedom of working for yourself and growing your business online
[32:48] Lightning round!!
[35:41] Referrals are Brandi’s marketing network
[37:00] The double-edged sword of working on Facebook
[37:47] There are pitfalls to managing your own business
[39:48] How long does it take to train up a new real estate agent?
[41:14] Leaving town to decompress
[42:24] Managing your own time is harder than you think!
[44:56] Brandi’s advice on how to start out a real estate business
[45:40] Talking down an aggressive client
[47:27] Managing the stress of underwriting
[48:38] Realtors are there to facilitate contracts
[49:30] Building a team of like-minded people
[51:04] In North East San Antonio, you have to invest in your business relationships]]>3172entrepreneur,entrepreneurpodcast,entrepreneurship,localtalent,podcast,setzerpendence,shoplocal,txlocaltalent,vodcasttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/band-of-brothers-botanicals-ep008--49219034
Ken walks host Jason through the process of starting Band of Brothers, from the first few weeks when he was too nervous to hand out business cards to the problems of securing a location and getting his credit card processes sorted. He also explains some of the strategy behind his business, telling Jason how he decided on his pricing strategy and what makes his store different from the others out there. Listen out as the guys shoot through a question lightning round and swap stories of what happens when you take too many CBD gummies!

This episode has great advice about breaking through in the CBD industry and what it takes to change your life around and to become an entrepreneur. If you enjoyed it, don’t forget to leave a review and to subscribe to the Local Talent podcast.


Timestamps

[0:00] Intro
[0:52] Ken introduces himself and his business, Band of Brothers
[2:08] Transitioning from military to civilian life
[3:17] Trying out CBD oil
[5:38] The first phase of marketing your own business
[7:06] Directing sources products and quality control
[8:40] Ken’s “ambush sales” technique
[10:16] The learning curve of opening a store
[15:04] The life cycle of construction companies
[17:51] A win-win relationship with employees
[18:53] Growing Band of Brothers
[22:12] The results that Ken sees in his customers when they start using his CBD products
[23:11] How Ken developed his pricing model
[24:27] Breaking through in a saturated market
[24:58] The problem of credit card processing and waiting for a $20,000 payment
[28:38] It’s friendly competition
[29:28] Lab testing and spot checking CBD products
[30:38] What Band of Brothers offers to their customers and how Ken adapts the products to the local market
[32:48] Lightning round!!
[36:00] Ken’s five-year vision and his marketing strategy
[37:39] Ken’s biggest mistake when opening the store
[38:13] CBD isn’t a gateway drug
[41:10] Trying to find a second location
[42:24] Who are Ken’s regular customers?
[44:47] CBD products for cancer patients
[45:41] The munchies are real!
[46:00] This is why you gotta manage your gummy doses
[48:59] Putting in the long hours
[50:00] Ken’s parting words of wisdom: “Be honest with yourself”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49219034Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:00:03 +0000Jason SetzerThis week’s guest on the Local Talent podcast is Ken Ray, a badass veteran army nurse who started a CBD products company called Band of Brothers. When Ken retired from the army, he struggled to adjust to civilian life and to cope with his knee...
Ken walks host Jason through the process of starting Band of Brothers, from the first few weeks when he was too nervous to hand out business cards to the problems of securing a location and getting his credit card processes sorted. He also explains some of the strategy behind his business, telling Jason how he decided on his pricing strategy and what makes his store different from the others out there. Listen out as the guys shoot through a question lightning round and swap stories of what happens when you take too many CBD gummies!

This episode has great advice about breaking through in the CBD industry and what it takes to change your life around and to become an entrepreneur. If you enjoyed it, don’t forget to leave a review and to subscribe to the Local Talent podcast.


Timestamps

[0:00] Intro
[0:52] Ken introduces himself and his business, Band of Brothers
[2:08] Transitioning from military to civilian life
[3:17] Trying out CBD oil
[5:38] The first phase of marketing your own business
[7:06] Directing sources products and quality control
[8:40] Ken’s “ambush sales” technique
[10:16] The learning curve of opening a store
[15:04] The life cycle of construction companies
[17:51] A win-win relationship with employees
[18:53] Growing Band of Brothers
[22:12] The results that Ken sees in his customers when they start using his CBD products
[23:11] How Ken developed his pricing model
[24:27] Breaking through in a saturated market
[24:58] The problem of credit card processing and waiting for a $20,000 payment
[28:38] It’s friendly competition
[29:28] Lab testing and spot checking CBD products
[30:38] What Band of Brothers offers to their customers and how Ken adapts the products to the local market
[32:48] Lightning round!!
[36:00] Ken’s five-year vision and his marketing strategy
[37:39] Ken’s biggest mistake when opening the store
[38:13] CBD isn’t a gateway drug
[41:10] Trying to find a second location
[42:24] Who are Ken’s regular customers?
[44:47] CBD products for cancer patients
[45:41] The munchies are real!
[46:00] This is why you gotta manage your gummy doses
[48:59] Putting in the long hours
[50:00] Ken’s parting words of wisdom: “Be honest with yourself”]]>3212cbd,entrepreneur,entrepreneurpodcast,entrepreneurship,localtalent,podcast,setzerpendence,shoplocal,smallbusiness,txlocaltalent,vodcasttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kimacosta-ep007--49126482
Kim and Jason discuss Kim’s unusual career path, which includes working in waste management and being a professional cake decorator. Kim describes her attitude as “Ignorance on fire,” as when she started out she had no idea how to network or how to build her own business. She happily shares some of her hard-won insights with Jason, from how she developed her own professional network to what motivates her to keep going. Listen out for her other pearls of wisdom on what dressing for success means for her and what sets female entrepreneurs apart.

You can find Kim by going here: tinyurl.com/ybykmyxn

If you enjoyed listening to Kim and Jason and want to hear from other brilliant entrepreneurial spirits, make sure that you subscribe to Local Talent so that you don’t miss an episode. You can also help the show out by recommending it to a friend who’s thinking about changing their career or starting their own business.


Timestamps

[0:34] Kim’s elevator pitch and why you need legal insurance
[3:10] “I’m not a shark”: Kim on not upselling clients on an expensive legal coverage plan
[5:42] What Kim did before LegalShield
[8:07] Starting out as a cake decorator, and Kim’s subsequent work injuries
[10:12] “What are you gonna do, live off of welfare for the rest of your life?”
[12:40] Switching to LegalShield and finding a niche
[13:56] A divorce and a life-changing decision
[16:14] Kim’s heartbreaking loss
[18:41] Door knocking and networking
[21:16] How Kim built up her impressive network of business contacts and clients
[26:21] Coping without a financial safety net
[30:15] What Kim wishes she’d known before starting in LegalShield
[32:20] Growing up without
[34:12] Kim would choose finding new client over putting up rates for her existing clients
[38:27] “When do you turn off your phone?” A happy hour call with a client
[40:55] Rates going up is a slap in the face
[41:40] It’s lightning round time!
[46:36] “You can always make more money, but you can’t buy more time”
[49:19] Are entrepreneurs made, or are they born?
[51:14] What gets Kim motivated
[52:23] What makes entrepreneurial women special
[53:53] Kim talks about how she handles her competition
[56:00] Kim’s words of wisdom
[58:34] Dressing for your audience
[59:47] People can react negatively to your success, especially on social media
[1:04:40] It’s a privilege to age]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49126482Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:00:03 +0000Jason SetzerThis episode of Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook showcases the incredible and moving story of local entrepreneur and LegalShield representative Kim Acosta. Kim was born into poverty in West Virginia and moved to Texas to live with her aunt...
Kim and Jason discuss Kim’s unusual career path, which includes working in waste management and being a professional cake decorator. Kim describes her attitude as “Ignorance on fire,” as when she started out she had no idea how to network or how to build her own business. She happily shares some of her hard-won insights with Jason, from how she developed her own professional network to what motivates her to keep going. Listen out for her other pearls of wisdom on what dressing for success means for her and what sets female entrepreneurs apart.

You can find Kim by going here: tinyurl.com/ybykmyxn

If you enjoyed listening to Kim and Jason and want to hear from other brilliant entrepreneurial spirits, make sure that you subscribe to Local Talent so that you don’t miss an episode. You can also help the show out by recommending it to a friend who’s thinking about changing their career or starting their own business.


Timestamps

[0:34] Kim’s elevator pitch and why you need legal insurance
[3:10] “I’m not a shark”: Kim on not upselling clients on an expensive legal coverage plan
[5:42] What Kim did before LegalShield
[8:07] Starting out as a cake decorator, and Kim’s subsequent work injuries
[10:12] “What are you gonna do, live off of welfare for the rest of your life?”
[12:40] Switching to LegalShield and finding a niche
[13:56] A divorce and a life-changing decision
[16:14] Kim’s heartbreaking loss
[18:41] Door knocking and networking
[21:16] How Kim built up her impressive network of business contacts and clients
[26:21] Coping without a financial safety net
[30:15] What Kim wishes she’d known before starting in LegalShield
[32:20] Growing up without
[34:12] Kim would choose finding new client over putting up rates for her existing clients
[38:27] “When do you turn off your phone?” A happy hour call with a client
[40:55] Rates going up is a slap in the face
[41:40] It’s lightning round time!
[46:36] “You can always make more money, but you can’t buy more time”
[49:19] Are entrepreneurs made, or are they born?
[51:14] What gets Kim motivated
[52:23] What makes entrepreneurial women special
[53:53] Kim talks about how she handles her competition
[56:00] Kim’s words of wisdom
[58:34] Dressing for your audience
[59:47] People can react negatively to your success, especially on social media
[1:04:40] It’s a privilege to age]]>3964entrepreneur,entrepreneurpodcast,entrepreneurship,localtalent,podcast,setzerpendence,shoplocal,txlocaltalent,vodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/schultz-photography-ep006--49042244
Jason and Nathan explore the threats that photography is facing as an industry today, from wannabe photographers offering cut-price services to clients disrespecting the value of a photographer’s work by expecting to pay in “exposure” rather than in dollars. Nathan also reveals some of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into shooting and editing the perfect image, and how he decides how much to charge for his work. Listen out for other great entrepreneurial insights from Jason and Nathan, including whether education is important for entrepreneurs and how your perspective on valuing money and free time shifts as you get older.

If you enjoyed this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe to the show and to leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. You can also head over to Nathan’s Instagram account and show your support for his business by following him and liking your favorite photos.


Timestamps

[0:34] Nathan introduces himself and talks about his passion for photography and motorbikes
[3:14] Going to school to study photography
[4:44] Jason’s experience of paying his own way through school
[5:22] Being in the right place at the right time
[8:12] The evolution of Nathan’s photography career, and how it affected his personal life
[10:17] How important is education when you’re an entrepreneur?
[12:02] Nathan discusses his competition
[13:42] Is technology a threat to Nathan’s livelihood?
[17:05] How Nathan assesses the value of his work
[20:20] The problem of guaranteeing images to clients
[22:27] Is an image worth more because it took hours to edit?
[25:00] It’s so easy to talk down to artists
[27:26] Idea-jacking in the photography business, and how Nathan fights back against it
[29:25] Where Nathan’s passion comes from, and what he obsesses over
[32:14] What should happen to all of Nathan’s unpublished photos?
[35:39] “It’s amazing how perspective changes as you get older”
[40:13] Photography is still Nathan’s hobby, as well as his business
[41:25] Does Nathan live life through his lens?
[43:35] Photography and emotion
[46:31] Nathan’s parting words of wisdom for listeners]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49042244Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:00:03 +0000Jason SetzerOn this entertaining episode of Local Talent, Jason interviews Nathan Schultz, the brains and lens behind Schultz Photography, a local business specializing in high-quality images of rallies, races, cars, and bikes. Before launching his business,...
Jason and Nathan explore the threats that photography is facing as an industry today, from wannabe photographers offering cut-price services to clients disrespecting the value of a photographer’s work by expecting to pay in “exposure” rather than in dollars. Nathan also reveals some of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into shooting and editing the perfect image, and how he decides how much to charge for his work. Listen out for other great entrepreneurial insights from Jason and Nathan, including whether education is important for entrepreneurs and how your perspective on valuing money and free time shifts as you get older.

If you enjoyed this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe to the show and to leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. You can also head over to Nathan’s Instagram account and show your support for his business by following him and liking your favorite photos.


Timestamps

[0:34] Nathan introduces himself and talks about his passion for photography and motorbikes
[3:14] Going to school to study photography
[4:44] Jason’s experience of paying his own way through school
[5:22] Being in the right place at the right time
[8:12] The evolution of Nathan’s photography career, and how it affected his personal life
[10:17] How important is education when you’re an entrepreneur?
[12:02] Nathan discusses his competition
[13:42] Is technology a threat to Nathan’s livelihood?
[17:05] How Nathan assesses the value of his work
[20:20] The problem of guaranteeing images to clients
[22:27] Is an image worth more because it took hours to edit?
[25:00] It’s so easy to talk down to artists
[27:26] Idea-jacking in the photography business, and how Nathan fights back against it
[29:25] Where Nathan’s passion comes from, and what he obsesses over
[32:14] What should happen to all of Nathan’s unpublished photos?
[35:39] “It’s amazing how perspective changes as you get older”
[40:13] Photography is still Nathan’s hobby, as well as his business
[41:25] Does Nathan live life through his lens?
[43:35] Photography and emotion
[46:31] Nathan’s parting words of wisdom for listeners]]>2986entrepreneur,entrepreneurpodcast,entrepreneurship,localtalent,podcast,setzerpendence,shoplocal,txlocaltalent,vodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cartwheel-communications-ep005--48945135
On the fifth episode of Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook, host Jason Setzer sits down with fellow entrepreneur and Texas-based city councilor Kevin Hadas for a wide-ranging and light-hearted discussion on business, burnout, work-life balance, and being an entrepreneur.

Kevin begins by talking about his own website design business, Cartwheel Communications, which he founded in the middle of the 2008 recession. Although he had an excellent support system and initially had some financially successful months, he still faced many challenges to get the business to where it’s at today. He answers questions from Jason about his sales and growth strategy, sharing some of the logic behind his pricing decisions and how he assesses the value of the work and services that he provides for his clients.

Kevin and Jason give valuable insights into the life of the entrepreneur, touching on how much effort businesses should put into their online presence when they’re starting out, and whether or not it’s a good thing to feel complacent about your business as an entrepreneur. They also wrangle on the topic of whether entrepreneurs are born or made, and what it means to have an entrepreneurial spirit.

This episode is a fun, easy listen that’s packed with tons of great business advice which will be interesting for any new or aspiring entrepreneurs, or any business owners who need a kick in the butt to take their company to the next level! If you enjoyed the episode, show your love by subscribing to the Local Talent podcast.


Timestamps
0:00-Intro
[1:10] Kevin introduces himself and talks about starting Cartwheel Communications during the 2008 recession
[4:04] How Kevin was able to take the leap into starting his own business, and what his support system looked like
[5:12] Learning to look after your money, during the good times and the bad
[7:42] Kevin’s question to Jason: “Do you ever get sick of doing the same thing?”
[10:30] When you get a taste of the entrepreneur life, it’s hard to go back to working a 9 to 5
[12:56] Millennials are changing norms around attaining a work-life balance
[13:37] Jason: “Creative professionals need person-to-person collaboration”
[16:08] Not every business needs a flashy website
[17:50] No matter how much work you put into your business, the rest of your life doesn’t just stop
[19:36] It’s lightning round time!!
[23:35] Kevin on his local competition
[25:00] How Kevin has grown his sales, and his advice to other companies looking to grow
[27:17] Jason discusses the competition for his floor plan drawing business, and how the business grew
[30:32] Are entrepreneurs made or are they born?
[31:51] Becoming complacent as an entrepreneur
[33:30] When Jason made the decision to step back and take some time off
[34:40] Kevin’s tough times and what he did to overcome them
[36:10] Will Kevin shake his business up and try something new?
[36:55] “What if it doesn’t work, and what if it does?”
[37:33] What an entrepreneurial spirit looks like
[40:20] How do you assess the value of the work you deliver?
[43:24] Going into business with another company
[45:00] The magic of fishing
[49:18] Kevin’s parting words of wisdom to Jason


Links

Local Talent on Facebook
Local Talent on YouTube
Local Talent on Spotify

Cartwheel Communications
Cartwheel Communications on Instagram
Kevin Hadas on LinkedIn]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48945135Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:00:03 +0000Jason SetzerLocal Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode 005 On the fifth episode of Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook, host Jason Setzer sits down with fellow entrepreneur and Texas-based city councilor Kevin Hadas for a wide-ranging...
On the fifth episode of Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook, host Jason Setzer sits down with fellow entrepreneur and Texas-based city councilor Kevin Hadas for a wide-ranging and light-hearted discussion on business, burnout, work-life balance, and being an entrepreneur.

Kevin begins by talking about his own website design business, Cartwheel Communications, which he founded in the middle of the 2008 recession. Although he had an excellent support system and initially had some financially successful months, he still faced many challenges to get the business to where it’s at today. He answers questions from Jason about his sales and growth strategy, sharing some of the logic behind his pricing decisions and how he assesses the value of the work and services that he provides for his clients.

Kevin and Jason give valuable insights into the life of the entrepreneur, touching on how much effort businesses should put into their online presence when they’re starting out, and whether or not it’s a good thing to feel complacent about your business as an entrepreneur. They also wrangle on the topic of whether entrepreneurs are born or made, and what it means to have an entrepreneurial spirit.

This episode is a fun, easy listen that’s packed with tons of great business advice which will be interesting for any new or aspiring entrepreneurs, or any business owners who need a kick in the butt to take their company to the next level! If you enjoyed the episode, show your love by subscribing to the Local Talent podcast.


Timestamps
0:00-Intro
[1:10] Kevin introduces himself and talks about starting Cartwheel Communications during the 2008 recession
[4:04] How Kevin was able to take the leap into starting his own business, and what his support system looked like
[5:12] Learning to look after your money, during the good times and the bad
[7:42] Kevin’s question to Jason: “Do you ever get sick of doing the same thing?”
[10:30] When you get a taste of the entrepreneur life, it’s hard to go back to working a 9 to 5
[12:56] Millennials are changing norms around attaining a work-life balance
[13:37] Jason: “Creative professionals need person-to-person collaboration”
[16:08] Not every business needs a flashy website
[17:50] No matter how much work you put into your business, the rest of your life doesn’t just stop
[19:36] It’s lightning round time!!
[23:35] Kevin on his local competition
[25:00] How Kevin has grown his sales, and his advice to other companies looking to grow
[27:17] Jason discusses the competition for his floor plan drawing business, and how the business grew
[30:32] Are entrepreneurs made or are they born?
[31:51] Becoming complacent as an entrepreneur
[33:30] When Jason made the decision to step back and take some time off
[34:40] Kevin’s tough times and what he did to overcome them
[36:10] Will Kevin shake his business up and try something new?
[36:55] “What if it doesn’t work, and what if it does?”
[37:33] What an entrepreneurial spirit looks like
[40:20] How do you assess the value of the work you deliver?
[43:24] Going into business with another company
[45:00] The magic of fishing
[49:18] Kevin’s parting words of wisdom to Jason


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Kevin Hadas on LinkedIn]]>3019entrepreneur,entrepreneurpodcast,entrepreneurship,localtalent,podcast,setzerpendence,shoplocal,txlocaltalent,vodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crystal-clear-media-solutions-ep004--48883595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48883595Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:00:02 +0000Jason SetzerCrystal Raabe with Crystal Clear Media Solutions is a rock star. She gives us some insight on her freshly minted business. Her ahh ha moment, her why, her strategies for productive work days as a wife with 3 kids and a new dog.3911entrepreneur,setzerpendence,shoplocal,smallbusiness,txlocaltalentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jared-setzer-ep003--48809094https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48809094Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:00:03 +0000Jason SetzerI'm proud to have had my nephew Jared Setzer on the show talking about some of his entrepreneurial endeavors. At the age of 21 he's on his 4th incorporated business and understands things about work ethic and money that most grown men don't.2723entrepreneurship,localtalent,setzerpendence,shoplocal,smallbusiness,txlocaltalenttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allen-jones-insurance-ep001--48749440https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48749440Wed, 16 Feb 2022 01:57:46 +0000Jason SetzerAllen Jones has been a life long friend of mine that has had a rollercoaster of an entrepreneurial journey. He shares his insights on financing his business, the efforts, struggles, and victories from being an entrepreneur.3430entrepreneur,localtalent,setzerpendence,smallbusinesstruefull