On this episode I chatted with CEO David Woods about his career in business here in Oklahoma City. A career that has taken him all over the world. Davids current role is CEO of Magellan Executive Partners. As CEO, David is passionate about helping CEOs and owners grow their organizations, their leaders, and their team. David is an expert in strategic thinking, executive development and key leader coaching. David’s greatest attribute is the deep level of trust and friendship he builds with those ...
Jun 06, 2022•41 min•Ep. 434
On this episode I chatted with 2021 Oklahoma Hall of Fame inductee Paula Marshall. We had aa blast talking about the recent PGA Championship and Paula's hole in one at Southern Hills. A third-generation Tulsan, Paula Marshall obtained her Associate’s Degree from Tulsa Community College and her Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate degrees from Oklahoma City University. Starting on the production line in her late teens and serving as CEO of the Tulsa-based international food manufacturer Bama Companie...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 433
On this episode I chatted with Governor Bill Anoatubby. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2004 and a fun fact. When Governor Anoatubby took office in 1987, the Chickasaw Nation included 250 employees and an $11 million operating budget. Twenty years later the tribe included nearly 4,500 employees and an annual budget approaching $300 million. Governor Bill Anoatubby grew up in Tishomingo where he attended Tishomingo High School, playing on the football team and graduating in 1964...
May 27, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 432
On this episode I chatted with 2018 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Inductee Mo Anderson. The youngest of five, born to tenant farmers in rural Oklahoma, Mo Anderson was the first in her family to earn a college degree. She taught music in the public schools before entering the world of real estate. Her first Century 21 franchise quickly rose to the third-highest producing out of 7,500 locations in North America. She served on the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission, including 2 terms as chairman. She convinc...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 431
On this episode I chatted with developer Gary Brooks about his 7 year project The First National Center in OKC. G History comes to life yet again in Oklahoma City on April 12, 2022 with the grand debut of the region’s restored crown jewel, The National Autograph Collection, at the First National Center. The building originally opened in 1931 as an iconic bank and landmark monument, and stands proudly at 32-stories high to this day. Following an extensive restoration and one of the biggest renova...
May 20, 2022•43 min•Ep. 430
On this episode myself and cohost Kennon chatted with Daniel Mathis. Daniel is an Oklahoman by choice and after moving here for work fell in love with OKC and its people. Daniel's passion is collecting, and not just anything. Daniel collects all sorts, things he likes. Daniel started sharing his collections on Instagram and quickly massed a following. Attracting the attention of thousands including magazine writers, newspaper articles, blogs and now this podcast. You can learn all about Daniel h...
May 17, 2022•56 min•Ep. 429
On this episode I chatted with 4 x Gov of Oklahoma, George Nigh. In 1982 George Nigh became the first Oklahoma governor to be elected to consecutive terms and win a majority of votes in all 77 Oklahoma counties. He is also the only lieutenant governor ever elected governor, and the youngest man ever elected lieutenant governor (1958), and the youngest person ever elected to the state legislature (1950). George Patterson Nigh graduated from McAlester High School. Upon graduation, he spent a year ...
May 12, 2022•45 min•Ep. 428
On this episode I chatted with 4 x Gov of Oklahoma, George Nigh. In 1982 George Nigh became the first Oklahoma governor to be elected to consecutive terms and win a majority of votes in all 77 Oklahoma counties. He is also the only lieutenant governor ever elected governor, and the youngest man ever elected lieutenant governor (1958), and the youngest person ever elected to the state legislature (1950). George Patterson Nigh graduated from McAlester High School. Upon graduation, he spent a year ...
May 09, 2022•55 min•Ep. 427
On this episode I chatted with Tanner Hanstein from Ozarka Drinking Water. One of Oklahoma's most recognizable brands. Ozarka Drinking Water is family owned and has been serving the metro for 50years. Today we dive into the families history, the business history and what the business is excited about in the future. Ozarka is a huge supporter of the local community and part of the Made In Oklahoma Coalition. For more information go to www.ozarkah2o.com and www.madeinoklahoma.net This episode is p...
May 06, 2022•55 min•Ep. 426
On this episode I chatted with Bill Price about his new book, At War with Corruption. At War with Corruption began as a biography of Bill Price, the U.S. attorney and Republican candidate for high office who spearheaded prosecutions in the most pervasive public corruption spectacle in American history: the Oklahoma county commissioner scandal. Price’s determination to root out the rascals and restore faith in governance branded him as the biggest corruption buster in the state’s history. Price’s...
May 03, 2022•45 min•Ep. 425
On this episode I chatted with Bob Burke, born in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, has written more historical non-fiction books than anyone else in history. He earned a law degree from Oklahoma City University and received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from OCU and a BA in journalism from the University of Oklahoma. Burke’s more than 130 books have won many awards, including three Pulitzer Prize nominations. Burke is a member of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame...
Apr 30, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 424
On todays episode I chatted with Senior VP, Marketing and Sales for the OKC Thunder, My Brian Byrnes. Brian has been a part of the team since its inception here in OKC. His story spans across sports franchises and his Oklahoma story is super fascinating. Brian was on episode 17 back in August of 2018. Linked below: On the episode we talked about what it takes to build an NBA Franchise in a new city. On todays episode we talk about the current name change of the arena and all things current with ...
Apr 25, 2022•50 min•Ep. 423
On this episode I chatted with Darci Lynne. Singer / Ventriloquist Darci Lynne is the youngest contestant to ever win NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” garnering over 67M views on AGT’s YouTube and the most votes for a final performance in the history of the show. She won the hearts of America with her sweetheart disposition and undeniable talent. In 2018, she kicked off her national tour selling out her first headlining family friendly show in just six minutes, continually adding shows to meet the o...
Apr 20, 2022•59 min•Ep. 422
On this episode I chatted with Frances Pitts, Executive Director of the dance school Fran talks about the beginning of the school in the 90's and all of the incredible events and lives the school has transformed since then. You can learn all about the school and its activities here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=163&v=yN7-64Pwu-o&feature=emb_logo They are performing this Saturday April 23rd Sonic Children's Stage at 5pm. This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fam...
Apr 18, 2022•23 min•Ep. 421
On this episode I chatted with Oklahoma entrepreneur and car enthusiast Chip Fudge. Chip is a former board member of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame and is a very successful business man in OKC. His hobby is racing and collected some of the worlds rarest cars. So you can guarantee we talked a little cars in this episode. About: Chip combined his entrepreneurial experience with a background in collections and subrogation to found CMR in 1988. A long-time community investor and philanthropist, he serves...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 420
On this episode I chatted with Neil and Alex about their Okie School of Adventure project. Part unschooling, part homeschooling, part virtual schooling - they call it Adventure Learning and invite you to come along and explore the world and make learning fun and engaging. Alex is a bright, creative, adventurous, passionate kid. He also happens to have autism. They homeschool Alex and as part of his education, put an emphasis on experiences beyond traditional classwork. Check out Alex's YouTube c...
Apr 13, 2022•49 min•Ep. 419
On this episode I chatted with Farmtruck & Azn from the TV show Street Outlaws. It's been aa decade since the first season aired on the discovery channel. We talk about street racing scene in OKC before the show and after the show. How they both met cruising Route 66 in Bethany and how they've built their brand and audience into their own show on discovery called the Farmtruck & Azn show. FARMTRUCK Farmtruck and AZN are the dynamic duo from Street Outlaws who race a ’70 Chevy Long Bed Tr...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 418
On this episode I chatted with the gents at JD Adams & Co about their new store and collective love for all things outdoors. "The J.D. Adams & Company team represents 74 combined years of experience and passion in the Fly Fishing Industry. Our approach is simple Great Gear, Great Service, and a "Clubhouse" environment. We are working hard to build a merchant list that will serve the OKC Metro area to the best of our ability. Please follow along on Facebook as we approach our April 2022 G...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 417
On this episode I chatted with Oklahoma Hall of Fame 2021 inductee Jim Stovall. Native Oklahoman Jim Stovall is proud to be able to make his home and operate his global business enterprises in his hometown of Tulsa. Losing his sight in his twenties and realizing that his dream of playing professional football was not an option, Stovall discovered competitive weightlifting and completed his athletic career as a national champion Olympic weightlifter. As founder and president of the Emmy Award-win...
Mar 31, 2022•55 min•Ep. 416
On this episode I chatted with Dr Kayse Shrum, President of Oklahoma State University. Dr. Kayse Shrum as the 19th president and the first woman to lead the University. Dr. Shrum has served as president of OSU's Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS) since 2013, and her selection at the time made her the youngest and first female president and dean of a medical school in the state of Oklahoma. Dr. Shrum trained and served rural Oklahoma as a pediatrician before beginning her academic work at OSU-C...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 415
On this episode I chatted with JMoore former NCAA Champion and Walker Cup player/ Jonathan is currently the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Oklahoma State golf teams. We talk about his upbringing, life in golf as a player and now life in golf as a coach around the same program he grew up in. Oklahoma State Golf and the town of Stillwater is Jonathan's world. Follow him on instagram here www.instagram.com/jmoorejonathan His Fitness App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/moore-power-golf/id15...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 414
On this episode I chatted with artist, musician and all out creative Zonly Looman. Zonly started his artist career selling custom shoes in highschool. He played baseball his entire childhood, choosing to go to play college ball at Southwestern Christian University. With his creative juices still flowing he was drawn to tattooing which led him into painting. Long story short Zonly left university to pursue his art career and hasn't looked back since. In 7 years he now has his own studio where he ...
Mar 15, 2022•48 min•Ep. 413
On this episode I sat down with one of the funniest men in all of advertising. His humor awards speak for themselves in the OKC Ad community. Brian has the skill of sarcasm. His creative agency Robot House ( a nod to Futurama if you know the reference ) "A nimble creative agency specializing in strategic brand development based in Oklahoma City. We concept, write, design, and produce just about every form of content to help our clients achieve their goals. We pride ourselves on working with a va...
Mar 11, 2022•57 min•Ep. 412
On this episode I sit down with return guest and winner on the PGA Tour Talor Gooch. Talor's previous podcast with me was 3 years ago #Ep 31! A lot has changed since episode 31. Talor and Alley got married, had a beautiful baby girl and he won his first event on tour. But, we talk about a lot more than just winning a golf tournament and he is determined to live a life that isn't defined by his golf career. Talor and Ally have started a foundation which will host its first event the Monday follow...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 411
On this episode I chatted with CEO of Simple Modern Mike Beckham about his journey from growing up in the state to leading one of Oklahoma's fastest growing companies. You may have seen or even used his products. The Simple Modern product range features in many big box stores around the country. Mike haas co-founded several e-commerce businesses that have cumulative sales of more than a billion dollars. But it wasn't always that way, he talks about his upbringing, his faith and ultimate goal to ...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 410
On this episode I chatted with friend and performer Wade Tower. Going door to door in his neighborhood and performing from atop his dad's suitcase at the age of four seemed perfectly normal to Wade Tower. It all came so easy to him; making people laugh and impressing them with his voice. From these first childhood performances to headlining at national corporate events, Wade's focus has always been clear: entertain people with songs and stories about life, laughter and love. I saw Wade live sing...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 409
On this episode I chatted with Sabih Kalidy of Kalidy Kia. Most of you will know Sabih from his Kia commercials "Poofy Hair and Weird Beard" but in todays episode we dive into his story. What made him who he is today, his background, upbringing, education and more. Sabih has worked extremely hard to achieve the levels of businesses success he has today. You will be shocked to hear he attended Medical school in the UK at the age of 27 after becoming a millionaire. However, he returned to OKC beca...
Feb 24, 2022•52 min•Ep. 408
On todays episode I chatted with KC from Traditions Leathercraft in OKC. Traditions are a full service leather dealer with over 30 years in the leather industry. They are Oklahoma's largest wholesale leather distributor, whether it's a hobby or a business Traditions can take care of you. They also host classes to take you from novice to expert. I will be taking one of these classes in June and can not wait! They have a small store where all the products are made in Oklahoma, from wallets, purses...
Feb 22, 2022•42 min•Ep. 407
On this episode I chatted with musician Sun Deep about his love for rap music and how through his wife he was introduced to the genre. Sun Deep is from India but found his way to Oklahoma State and then on to Devon Energy where his day job is as a Geophysicist. Sun Deep is extremely passionate about his music but also putting it to use to raise money and awareness for his homeland. His event "Will Rap For Change" is March 19th Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/will-rap-for-change-album-...
Feb 18, 2022•57 min•Ep. 406
On this episode I chatted with Michael and Lexi owners of Balanced Coffee Co in Stillwater. Balanced Coffee has been open since 2017 and now has a second location at the Wesley Foundation. A dream of Lexi's has always been to open a coffee shop. So when life presented the opportunity for her to start fresh, she jumped in with Michael and her best friend. Michael and Lexi dove into the coffee scene, traveling to Oregon for an intense three days training. Returning to Stillwater they connected wit...
Feb 15, 2022•47 min•Ep. 405
