Synopsis
The goal of the Strong Com Podcast is to help businesses get creative and creatives get business through strong communication and community building. "Com" is the root word for 'together', or 'in common'. strongcom.substack.com
Episodes
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Kayla Lyons Spreads Joy & an Effervescent Twist on the News
22/01/2021 Duration: 50minThis was a super fun conversation with Kayla Lyons (@the_kaylalyons), Digital News Anchor/Host for @KLTV7.Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com
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Talking Favorite Music of 2020 & The 3 C's w/ @CiceroMode
15/01/2021 Duration: 01h05minMy friend and annual guest of the show Chris Patton aka @CiceroMode joins me for a great conversation about our favorite music of the year. I also ask him 3 questions regarding the 3 C's of the Podcast, Communication, Community, and Company. We talk about the creator economy, building a brand, and more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com
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Art, Self Expression, and Listening to your Heart with DPhill Good
04/10/2020 Duration: 01h11minThis conversation with DPhill Good was such a fun one to have! We had a great conversation about his art, his inspirations, the mind body connection, his vision, East Texas, self expression, listening to his heart, and much, much more. Follow him @Dphillgood This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com
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Communication and Community through Comedy and Mental Health
27/09/2020 Duration: 01h11minThis podcast features especially Strong guest, Brandon Davidson. He is a comedian and Director of Next Step Community Solutions, a non profit in Tyler Texas that provides mental health counseling and substance abuse support for middle schools and high schools. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com
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Graffiti is Strong Com with Graffiti Artist Gemini
26/09/2020 Duration: 01h07minGemini is a local graffiti artist who's been working with local business owners in Tyler Texas.We talk about the act of graffiti itself, his work within the community, and how it builds business.Check out his instagram @inimeg_ and @awallnearyou This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com
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Race in America with Uriah Johnson
13/09/2020 Duration: 01h03minI had a great time speaking with Uriah Johnson, who recently made the front page of the Tyler Paper for the weekly "zoom forums" on race relations nationally and in our local community.In this episode you'll hear us discuss how we got here, what actions we can take to move forward, the NFL fans booing "unity" stand, Uriah's new project LitTyler, and black owned businesses in East Texas. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com
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How to Increase Sales in the New Normal
08/08/2020 Duration: 32minIn this episode I 3 "A's" to increase your sales in the new normal. I also ask questions being asked on the live stream. Sign up for my live event happening in Tyler on August 19th, 7 Top Sales Secrets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7-top-sales-secrets-tickets-114829468030 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com
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How to get more engagement on social media
17/07/2020 Duration: 45minIn this epiosde I share some tips on how to think about and grow engagement on social media This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com
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Marketing, Events, and Omnipresence with Trent Spradlin, CMO of Stonewater Roofing
05/07/2020 Duration: 52minHad a great time speaking with my friend Trent Spradlin, Chief Marketing Officer for Stonewater Roofing, an East Texas success story of a small business that has now grown to a top 100 roofing company in the United States.We chat about social media marketing tactics, the power of events for brand activations, being truly connected with local community, and much more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com
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What it means to move from weakness to STRENGTH
07/06/2020 Duration: 34minA few weeks ago my friend Tony Sanders, an excellent content creator and podcaster, creator of 60 second stories, go follow him @tonyrsanders interviewed me about Resume Best Practices.Really happy with how it turned out, go check out the show on his podcast and instagram.But before we got into that he asked me about this show, Strong Com Podcast and this whole Strong Com movement and asked me a question I hadn't spent a lot of time on, to be honestHe asked me why strength?Which is a great question.So today I'm diving into that question a bit.We're going to color in those lines a bitGet clear on what strength isThen I want to share a few thingsOne is our media landscape and why it's important for you to have STRENGTH in your Comms nowAnd the other is our cultural landscape and how we can have Stronger Communities during trying timesAnd the last is how you can move from weakness to strength through what I call STRONGVISION This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge
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D.R.I.V.E. Through Uncertainty
11/05/2020 Duration: 26minIn this episode I share how the D.R.I.V.E. acronym can help you stay driven while the world shuts down. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com
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Building a Strong Gym Community Despite Coronavirus w/ Cune Pena
10/05/2020 Duration: 40minCune Pena @cunepenafitness brought the STRENGTH in this episode! An entrepreneur, motivator, and fitness / lifestyle coach for 30 years, Cune recently launched Rise RX Fitness (@RiseRXFitness) with his wife and business partners in Tyler Tx.I've been impressed by their branding, smart use of social media, and up-to-date messaging that showcases the deep level of understanding Cune and the team he's put together have about getting fit today.In this episode you'll hear about the launch process, the purpose behind the name, his answer to the village question, and how they've rolled with the punches of Coronavirus.Be sure to give Cune and RiseRX a follow and visit their gym in Tyler! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com
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Formal Education through Shutdown with TISD English Teacher Dan Gutierrez
10/05/2020 Duration: 51minMy friend Dan is an English teacher for Tyler Independent School District and brilliant thinker. He always has an interesting point of view on what's happening in the world and this conversation is no different! We chat about whether the traditional school structure is still important, digital citizenship, the role of the parent and teacher during remote learning, and much more! Enjoy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com
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Working through Mass Unemployment w/ Blake Moser
12/04/2020 Duration: 01h01minStrong Com Podcast is back! A LOT has happened since I last uploaded and I felt it is more important than ever to help you move from weakness to greater strength in your career and communication.I start this episode sharing my heart and mind about how the world has been shaken by COVID-19 and share what I'm doing and what I believe others should do to come out the other side stronger than ever before. I also share a page out of Think and Grow Rich entitled "How to get the job you desire" which I felt was pretty apt for this time. In an effort to help those left without a job during this time or for those who'd like to take this opportunity to make a job change, I'm offering resume reviews for free! Just send me your resume to my email, aaron@strongmy.com. For those who'd like a bit more help than a review, I'm also offering to write you a new Strong Resume. I've done this before for friends and family and they've either scored interviews or the job they wanted. You can do that by schedulin
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Making an Impact with Speaker, Author and Coach Kim Beckham
14/03/2020 Duration: 55minI knew I wanted to have a conversation with Kim Beckham the first time I saw him speak at Tyler Young Professionals Network (TYPN) Lunch & Learn. He's been preaching for 43 years and is a published author and John Maxwell Certified Coach. You can... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com
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From Fry Station to Real Estate Investing w/ Adrian Watkins
26/02/2020 Duration: 58minAdrian Watkins is a real estate investor and entrepreneur who has built a successful real estate business, A W Home Buyers, and hosts a podcast called About Winning.We got connected through a Facebook group and thought it'd be fun to swap podcast... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com
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Creating a Cutting Edge Haircut Experience w/ Mandy Glasscock of Dapper
25/02/2020 Duration: 39minIn this episode you'll learn how to make your brand cutting edge This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com
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The Power of Poetry w/ Michael Guinn
24/02/2020 Duration: 41minIn this episode you'll learn about the power of poetry This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com
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How to have a Strong LinkedIn in 2020
28/01/2020 Duration: 23minIn this episode you'll learn about LinkedIn and starting a 2020 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com
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Brand Building & Local Leadership with Kaitlyn Porterfield
24/01/2020 Duration: 58minIn this episode you'll learn about building a personal and professional brand This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localleadership.substack.com