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Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDAInsights from the NCDA Technology Committee with Erik Hines and Angie ThompsonThis episode features a conversation with Dr. Erik Hines and Angie Thompson, co-chairs of the NCDA Technology Committee. They discuss their roles, experiences, and the committee's key focus areas, including the integration of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in career development. Angie recounts her journey to joining the committee and emphasizes the importance of community and mentorship. Erik highlights the significance of using technology ethically and efficiently in educational and counseling settings. The conversation also delves into the committee's vision of staying ahead of technological advancements and fostering a supportive environment for members interested in tech innovations. Listeners are...
2025-12-0926 min
Marathon Training AcademyInterview with Nicolas Thompson
In this episode we speak with Nicolas Thompson -CEO of The Atlantic and author of the book, ‘The Running Ground -A Father, A Son, and the Simplest of Sports’. Hear his reflection on how running helped him amid personal crises; getting faster after 40; and how he finds time to fit running into his day.
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2025-12-0147 minPodcasts – Marathon Training AcademyInterview with Nicolas Thompson
In this episode we speak with Nicolas Thompson -CEO of The Atlantic and author of the book, ‘The Running Ground -A Father, A Son, and the Simplest of Sports’. Hear his reflection on how running helped him amid personal crises; getting faster after 40; and how he finds time to fit running into his day.
Links Mentioned in This Episode
Run Coaching. Work with an expert MTA running Coach.
Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed to fit the natural shape of feet with room for your toes, for comfort, balance, and strength. So yo...
2025-12-0147 min
Marathon Training AcademyInterview with Nicolas Thompson
In this episode we speak with Nicolas Thompson -CEO of The Atlantic and author of the book, ‘The Running Ground -A Father, A Son, and the Simplest of Sports’. Hear his reflection on how running helped him amid personal crises; getting faster after 40; and how he finds time to fit running into his day.
Links Mentioned in This Episode
Run Coaching. Work with an expert MTA running Coach.
Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed to fit the natural shape of feet with room for your toes, for comfort, balance, and strength. So yo...
2025-12-0147 min
Between Two RodsEpisode 15 - Breaking Barriers in Fishing: Angie Thompson’s Journey from ESPN to The Fishing WireIn this episode of Between Two Rods, host Aaron Rich sits down with industry trailblazer Angie Thompson — former ESPN Outdoors producer, VP at Bassmaster, and now owner of Fishing Tackle Retailer and The Fishing Wire. Angie opens up about her incredible career shaping outdoor storytelling, launching the FLW Tour, producing the ESPN Outdoor Games, and redefining women’s roles in the fishing industry. They dive deep into: - How Angie’s creative vision changed outdoor TV and digital media - Lessons learned from decades working with legends in fishing - Her journey as a w...
2025-10-1753 min
My Happy Ass LifeWhat if the waiting is the becoming with Angie ThompsonWhat if the waiting is the becoming? This week, I sit down with my lifelong friend Angie Thompson for a talk about grief, growth, faith, and friendship. Angie shares the story of losing her beloved partner, leaving a high-powered career, and stepping into something completely new…owning a media company all guided by grace and the wisdom found in When the Heart Waits by Sue Monk Kidd.We also talk about the power of long-standing friendships, the beauty of taking the “long way,” and the discipline of morning reflection. This is a heart talk about walking through pain with purpose and em...
2025-04-1441 min
Enneagram Ego Death#81 Finding your Dream Career with Em ThompsonIn this episode, career coach Em Thompson brings you real, actionable advice to help you uncover your dream career—whether you're in a rut or just looking for that next big step. With Em's guidance, you'll learn how to align your passions and skills, turning your what ifs into why nots. Tune in for a mix of grounded strategies with just a touch of inspiration that will make your career journey feel as intentional as it is transformative. Get ready to discover your professional future!
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2024-09-1858 min
For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passionsHow Getting Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Motivated Lisa Thompson to Climb the Seven SummitsBeing a woman isn’t easy, period. But being a woman who climbed the high points of all seven continents fresh after a cancer diagnosis? We’ve got a lot to learn from Lisa. Lisa Thompson ventured into mountaineering after overhearing others’ adventures in her corporate office. She was climbing globally and had eyes on some of the world’s highest mountains when breast cancer entered the scene, shifting her priorities and mindset as she continued to climb. Lisa empowers women in mountain exploration through philanthropic climbs and through her coaching at Alpine...
2024-01-3157 min
Mysteries with MommiesBenita Woody UpdateAngie and Kristan revisit the Benita Woody case with some new evidence. The big question is whether or not Benita took off on her own or did something else happen when her car was found abandoned in rural Oklahoma,\?
2023-12-041h 15
GOING ROGUE Podcast with Angie MansonAngie Manson with Dawn Thompson - Tapping Into Your Full PotentialIn this week’s episode, Angie is joined by special guest Dawn Thompson! Dawn's journey is one of triumph over life’s challenges, from overcoming addictions to navigating the complexities of co-dependency.Together, Angie and Dawn dive into a discussion covering a myriad of topics, such as:Unveiling the profound benefits of self-developmentReflections on life amidst the challenges of Covid-19The intricacies of co-dependency and the path to liberationThe empowering decision to walk away from relationships not serving youStrategies for authentically showing up as your true selfThis episode is full of inspirational transformation stories, offe...
2023-11-211h 07
Real Estate 101225. Living a Non-Negotiable Life with Angie WisdomYour WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy. Paul Thompson is joined for this episode of “The Wake-Up Call” by Life and Business Coach Angie Wisdom. After getting started as an investment firm owner and financial advisor, Angie has moved into the life coaching space, guiding people into becoming the best possible, most “non-negotiable” version of themselves they can be. The two go into detail about the need for kn...
2023-11-2148 min
Real Estate 101225. Living a Non-Negotiable Life with Angie WisdomYour WakeUp Call begins when you start to challenge conventional thinking. When you empower yourself to break free from the daily grind. When you choose to design your own lifestyle and economy. Paul Thompson is joined for this episode of "The Wake-Up Call" by Life and Business Coach Angie Wisdom. After getting started as an investment firm owner and financial advisor, Angie has moved into the life coaching space, guiding people into becoming the best possible, most "non-negotiable" version of themselves they can be. The two go into detail about the...
2023-11-2148 minMysteries with MommiesAmerican Gladiators and Denise PflumGladiators Readddy?! Listeners Readddy?! This week Angie and Kristan look inside the world of the hit American TV show American Gladiators. Then they go back in time to 1986 when high school senior, Denise Pflum goes missing. Was it her ex-boyfriend or was it a famed serial killer later discovered in the region? Listen to find out more.
2023-09-051h 10Mysteries with MommiesDawn PaselaThis week's episode takes a look at the suspicious death of 26-year-old Dawn Pasela of Parma, Ohio in April of 2012. As an advocate for justice, Dawn sought to help others but when her superiors, powerful prosecutors, told her to get involved in a mess that they created, Dawn went from trying to protect the justice system to victim. Her death was ruled an overdose, but is it a case of Dawn knowing too much? Was she a threat to those she worked for?
Join Angie and Kristan as they weave their way through a...
2023-07-301h 34Mysteries with MommiesDawn PaselaThis week's episode takes a look at the suspicious death of 26-year-old Dawn Pasela of Parma, Ohio in April of 2012. As an advocate for justice, sought to help others but when her superiors, powerful prosecutors, told her to get involved in a mess that they created, Dawn went from trying to protect the justice system to victim. Her death was ruled as an alcohol overdose, but there was no evidence of alcohol in her apartment. Did Dawn know too much? Was she a threat to those she worked for?
Join Angie and Kristan as...
2023-07-191h 37
My Happy Ass LifeTalking About Time: Cairos vs. Chronos With Angie ThompsonTalking About Time: Cairos vs. Chronos With Angie Thompson In this episode, Angie Thompson steps in as the guest host on "My Happy Ass Life" to delve into the intriguing concept of time. She introduces the distinction between Cairos and Chronos time, where Chronos represents linear, measured time, while Cairos embodies the qualitative and magical aspects of time. Angie explores the significance of being aware of Cairos time in our lives, recognizing divine timing, and cherishing the moments that often go unnoticed. Join her on this enlightening journey of understanding time beyond the ticking clock.Highlights:...
2023-06-2606 minMysteries with MommiesJean SpanglerHollywood actress Jean Spangler disappeared in 1949 before she was able to hit it big. Did Jean decide to leave Hollywood and start a new life without her daughter? Was she having an affair with a movie star who decided she was too much of a liability? Did the mob have something to do with her disappearance? You decide as Angie and Kristan visit 1940s Hollywood where dreams, and nightmares, came true.
2023-06-081h 00Mysteries with MommiesViki Farris LozanoA local police detective calls 9-1-1 after he arrives home and finds his wife shot in the chest on their bed. He says it was an accident when she was cleaning his gun but there's something not quite right with the story. Some think he may have gotten away with murder. Join Angie and Kristan as they discuss the murder of Denton, Texas 5th grade teacher Viki Farris Lozano.
2023-05-081h 29My Happy Ass LifeEmbracing My Grit with Guest Host Angie ThompsonKaren Smith's My Happy Ass Life podcast is joined by guest host Angie Thompson to discuss the concept of grit, inspired by Angela Duckworth's book of the same name. Thompson shares her personal experiences with grit and how it has contributed to her success. The discussion delves into the idea that grit, a combination of passion and perseverance, is a key predictor of success. The Bible's emphasis on steadfastness and perseverance is also explored.Main points:Grit, not intelligence or talent, is a key predictor of successPassion drives perseverance and hard workThe Bible emphasizes the importance of steadfastness and...
2023-04-2405 minMysteries with MommiesAmanda Clairmont UpdateAfter a fun-filled weekend with friends and confidants at the annual Golden Con in Chicago, Angie gives us some updates on the 2017 unsolved murder of college student Amanda Clairmont. She met with the investigator who is actively working the case and now has some new information to share. Will bringing this unsolved murder back to public attention lead to an arrest? If you know something, please contact the Corinth Police Department.
2023-04-0950 min
No More MondaysWalking in Purpose: How to Live and Grow in Alignment with Your Strengths with John ThompsonAn interesting analogy popped into my head when editing this episode: Dealing with adversity is like taking your vitamins. You may try to avoid it, even if it's good for you. It builds you up, makes you stronger. And by relying on those strengths, you'll be better equipped to handle life's challenges going forward. "It's never too late to start living in alignment with your strengths." That's a quote from today's guest, John Thompson III, author of Stack Your Deck: How to be an ACE in Business & Life. Like Angie, John is a former engineer...
2023-03-2239 minMysteries with MommiesD'Lisa KelleyA young mother goes missing on her way to a friend's funeral in Dallas, TX. Her sister received a disturbing phone call and then a strange text, followed by phone silence. A week later her body was found horribly beaten on the porch of an abandoned house. If authorities had acted faster, could D'Lisa have been saved and her killer caught? Join Angie and Kristan as they discuss the case that led to the creation of Kelley Alert, or Clear Alert.
2023-03-191h 06
Teach the Geek: Public Speaking and Communication Skills for Technical ProfessionalsEP. 240: Angie Li - UX product designer and career coachAngie Li - UX product designer and career coach
Angie Li is a UX master certified product designer. I don’t know what that means, so I’ll certainly ask her about what that entails. What does UX entail anyway? I often wonder if the answer depends on who you ask! She’s also a career coach for those who want to get into UX design. We chatted about how she got into UX design and what her clients can expect working with her. Public speaking also came up, too!
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2023-02-0127 minTeach the Geek: Public Speaking and Communication Skills for Technical ProfessionalsEP. 238 - Angie Trueblood: From biology teacher to podcast guest strategistAngie Trueblood: From biology teacher to podcast guest strategist
Angie Trueblood founded the Podwize Group to help people get booked as guests on podcasts. She’s also host of the Go Pitch Yourself podcast. But it wasn’t always this way. She was a biology teacher at one point. Dissecting frogs to podcast guesting strategy? Quite the switch, and quite the episode!
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2023-01-1830 minMysteries with MommiesKathleen GarzaThis week we're taking a look at a case that hits close to home with Kristan and Angie. A teacher and mother of four is taken away from her family by someone she considered a friend in the DFW suburb of Coppell, TX. We'll find out what happened to Kathleen Garza in 2009 and Angie presents Kristan with some "WTF?!" information. Joining the ladies is a fellow True Crime fan, Sara.
2022-12-2054 minMysteries with MommiesBenita Woody UpdateThis week we update listeners with new information about missing person Benita Woody. Woody was the subject of our first episode and Angie has been continuously working on the case. What theories do you have about what happened to Benita Woody?
2022-09-1851 minMysteries with MommiesBenita WoodyIn her first episode, Angie deep dives into the case of a missing woman from the Dallas/Ft Worth area. Her car was found abandoned in rural Oklahoma, but Benita hasn’t been seen or heard from in two years. Angie provides information that other sources do not so be sure to listen and let’s try to solve the case.
2022-09-0946 min
Understand Your Bible | Bible Verses, Inductive Bible Study, Biblical Encouragement, Bible Study Method, Scripture Study ToolsBetween Sundays with Nate & Kate ThompsonNate & Kate Thompson share how practicing Spiritual disciplines throughout the week makes everything in their lives stronger.https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: @livesteadyonInstagram: @angiebaughman421Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/Looking for something not listed? It’s probably here: https://linktr.ee/livesteadyonhttps://betweensundays.life/Nate IG: @1natethompsonKate IG: @katie.1.thompsonFull Send Living Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-send-living/id1493743502“Between Sundays” is available on Ama...
2022-06-2940 min
Coburn Ventures Podcast#100: Angie Dalton: What Web 3 Means for Today's Business ModelsWhat better way to mark our 100th episode than to spend time with one of our friends for the last 25+ years, Angie Dalton of Signum Growth Capital. Today we get to ask Angie about what’s going on in web 3 and new media technologies: specifically, what’s going right, and what is totally off-kilter.
The conversation turned out to be one for me that offers loads of new breadcrumbs to track through the forest of web 3: what might be a real focal point of monumental change, where the fraud and disingenuous activity will show up, and some crit...
2022-05-2635 min
Long-Distance Worklife - A Hybrid & Remote Work PodcastHow to Build a Digital Nomad Dream with Angie ThompsonHave you ever dreamed of being a digital nomad but felt like it was unattainable? It's not always lazing by the pool and soaking up the sun in Bali. Wayne interviews Kevin Eikenberry Group teammate, Angie Thompson, who has been traveling with her husband in an RV fulltime since 2019. They talk about what led to the decision to become a digital nomad, some of the concerns that had to be discussed with her boss, as well as her advice to those who would like to pursue being a digital nomad themselves. Additional Resources Follow Empty Nest R...
2022-05-2321 min
Your Fairy GodMentorS1 E6 - The Importance of Baby Massage with Helen ThompsonHave you ever wondered the significance of touch for human beings? Is it really all that important? Can we really live long and healthy lives without it?
In this episode with Helen Thompson, we chat about the importance of positive human touch. How do we teach our tiny humans what positive and healthy touch is when there's so much focus on negative and unhealthy touch?
Discover the significance of touch for the human being and some concerns surrounding how current global events are being handled. We also talk about body autonomy and teaching the next...
2022-01-1937 min
Fishing Business PodcastHave Faith in Products for Sponsorship got a chance to talk to Trevor McKinney at the G Loomis media event at the Bassmaster Classic in Ft Worth on the night before the tournament started. Trevor won the 2021 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series in November of 2020 which qualified him for a berth in the 2021 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic. Trevor is sponsored by G Loomis and Shimano and other A+ brands such as Rapala.McKinney talks with us about how his business relationship with Shimano began and how he also developed a relationship with Rapala as a college student. As a colle...
2021-06-2907 minFishing Business PodcastBassmaster Classic Business Notes with Jeff "Gussy" GufstafsonAt the 2021 Bassmaster Classic in Ft Worth, I was invited to a G Loomis event where I had the chance to sit down with Elite pro Jeff "Gussy" Gufstafson, who was fishing the biggest event in fishing but still took the time to talk.We talked about how to keep your game face and avoid the distractions of the hype of the Classic and how to take advantage of the event from a business standpoint. Gussy says he's "a regular guy" but I have to disagree with that....he&a...
2021-06-2709 minFishing Business PodcastWhen Things Go WrongThis week my friend Dena Vick joins me to talk about what to do when things go wrong.Dena is a Public Relations executive who owns an agency called King Eider Communications and works with some of the top fishing brands in the country on their Public Relations.We talk about quite a few things today such as:- What to do when you've publicly made a mistake- Why we might want to avoid talking about politics- How to decide whether you should post something that might...
2021-06-0421 minFishing Business Podcast3 Negotiating Skills Everyone Can DevelopRick Horrow is an expert of Sports Law, and in fact he pioneered the field. He also blazed a trail for public/private partnerships to fund development of stadiums, arenas, performing arts venues and other infrastructure. Then to top that off he developed the framework for selling naming rights to those structures. He's done over 100 deals worth more than $20 billion in branding concepts that have enticed more than $4 billion in corporate funding to cities and development projects.I tell you all this to say....Rick knows how to make a deal. Whether you are...
2021-05-2024 min
The Blue Fish Radio ShowThe Fishing Business and Angie ThompsonThere are anglers interested in taking their love of recreational fishing to the next level by working with the fishing industry. Whether it’s to secure the support and recognition as a tournament competitor, or to promote their favorite brands to other recreational anglers, the industry is looking for people that can give back to the sport in numerous ways. Thankfully, there are people like Angie Thompson who have transitioned from working directly in the fishing industry, to advising those who are looking to gain the industry’s support. Angie speaks about the epic influences that have radically changed the way...
2021-05-0932 minFishing Business PodcastProgram Your ContentGary Morgenstern is an expert on content and how to figure out what kind of content your audience wants to consume. He has worked in television programming for the entirety of his decades long career. I worked with him when he was director of programming for ESPN Outdoors and his current role is Senior Vice President of Programming for SportsNet New York.In many ways our social media is like our own personal TV network. We make decisions every time we create content & those decisions are not unlike what TV network programming executives decide in...
2021-05-0744 minFishing Business PodcastAsk Me Anything - How to Get Noticed by SponsorsQuick tip on how you can catch the attention of potential sponsors.
2021-05-0704 minFishing Business PodcastChange your Mindset with Ty SoutherlandRenaissance Man is a term used to describe someone who is good at many things, and defines the notion that humans should embrace all knowledge and develop themselves as fully as possible. A Renaissance Man is usually multi-talented, well-rounded, self-taught, and a gentleman.Ty Southerland is a modern Renaissance man.He’s a successful visual artist, a working musical artist and a singular talent when it comes fishing. His Youtube channel “Thirty Miles Out” has 50,000 subscribers and his videos get literally 300,000 views.Ty has a mindset of abundance and that’s one of our main...
2021-04-2938 minFishing Business PodcastHow to Be Good On StageDave Ittner from Yamaha Marine gives us advice on how to be better on stage.
2021-04-2905 min
The Woman Angler & AdventurerEP. 181 Learn the Ins and Outs of the Business Side of Fishing With Industry Veteran Angie ThompsonThis week I'm excited to introduce you Angie Thompson! Angie has had a long career in the fishing industry working with companies like ESPN Outdoors and B.A.S.S. She's been a mentor to many pro anglers and over the years she has gained a lot of knowledge about the fishing business. With that, she started a podcast all about the ins and outs of the fishing business and a fishing business school to help young anglers learn the steps they need to take to grow and market their brand and attract sponsors. But, it's become much more than...
2021-04-2725 minFishing Business PodcastAdjusting Your SailsI bet we all like to think we have a good plan laid out for the next 10, 20, or even 30 years or more. But sometimes things change. Happy, successful people know how to adjust their sails and ride the tide of changes.Our guest today is one of those people. Sean Lawless is a career firefighter in Tulsa, OK who was living in this dream home with his wife after having successfully raised their kids. They both thought they would spend their next years working in Tulsa and then retire there. But a trip to Florida chan...
2021-04-2338 minFishing Business PodcastGet Better PR with Dena VickQuick tip on working with people in the media and public relations with Dena Vick from King Eider Media. Dena gives us insight into what people do that make her remember them and make her want to work with them again.
2021-04-2205 minFishing Business PodcastStart a Mom & Pop Business with Resee & Blake Phillips from Eye Hole JigIt feels like Fishing Entrepreneur Month here on the Fishing Business Podcast. Last week we talked about bringing a new product to market and focused on the patent process and marketing. This week we meet Resee & Blake Phillips who started what is commonly called a Mom & Pop business in the garage of their south Alabama home.The company is called Eye Hole Jig and the product is a jig that holds scent niblets in the jig head. The couple are avid crappie anglers and the product has taken off in that sector but they have big g...
2021-04-1638 minFishing Business PodcastBring Your Invention to MarketHave you ever thought you had a fantastic idea for a new product in the fishing, hunting or outdoors world.....or anywhere else for that matter?Today's guest had a great idea and he did more than think about it. He patented it, figured out how to manufacture it, and brought it to market.Jack Rutledge of Chill-N-Reel shares his story of the journey from concept to retail and it's a fascinating tale.If you've ever thought you would like to try to create a new product, o...
2021-04-081h 06Fishing Business PodcastNo Contacts, No ProblemQuick tip from my friend Kolo - Jeff Kolodzinski who is Brand Manager at Johnson Outdoors over the Humminbird, Minnkota and Cannon brands on what to do if you want a job or sponsorship in the outdoors and you don't have anyone to network through.
2021-04-0804 minFishing Business PodcastHow to shoot video from a boatShooting video from a boat is not as easy as you might think. Jake Latendresse is a creator and videographer who shoots for the Bassmaster Elite Series as well as many other outdoor productions. He gives us a quick tip today about how to get better at shooting from a boat.
2021-04-0207 minFishing Business PodcastHow to Create Better Photos and VideoShooting photos and video in the fishing space can be intimidating. You’ve got so much to work with…how do you separate yourself from all the hundreds of anglers out there taking pictures and video of themselves and others and filling our social channels with incredible content?Jake Latendresse is a prolific creator who has traveled the world shooting photos and video. He’s also a seasoned cameraman on the Bassmaster Elite Series and has spent ten years around the very best in the business both in front of and behind the camera.Today Jake is...
2021-04-0226 minFishing Business PodcastHow to Be Good on CameraJake Latendresse is one of the most gifted storytellers I know, and he tells his best stories visually. Jake runs a multimedia company called Latendresse Media Collective that produces extremely compelling outdoors content. He's also a videographer for the Bassmaster Elite Series television show.These days we all seem to find ourselves on video at one point or another, either through engaging with friends and followers on social media to build audiences or on television or YouTube. Some of us are comfortable in front of the camera and some of us have room to grow our...
2021-03-2533 minFishing Business PodcastKeith Daffron, President of Vexus Boats on Work EthicKeith Daffron, President of Vexus Boats talks about the one elusive thing that can't be taught to a new hire.....work ethic. If you want a career in the outdoors industry, a strong work ethic will serve you well. Listen to this to find out why.😀PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE THIS CONTENT. 😀f you're starting out, don't forget how important it is to build you brand. I can help you get started.Download my free resource "Developing Your Personal Brand" at https://www.fishing...
2021-03-1802 minFishing Business PodcastSticking with Your Dreams with Rodney ClawsonHoo boy! This one's going to be a real treat for y'all. My guest today might surprise you. Rodney Clawson is a Nashville Songwriter and if you aren’t familiar with his name, I bet you are familiar with his songs. He's written some of the great songs we all know every word to BY HEART.And heart comes into this conversation alot.Rodney wrote songs like Drunk on You by Luke Bryan and Take a Little Ride by Jason Aldean. He wrote “Where I Come From” recorded by...
2021-03-1852 minFishing Business PodcastWrite Your Way to Your Dream Job with Courtney Nicolson of the Outdoor ChannelCourtney Nicolson from the Outdoor Channel is the guest this week on the Fishing Business Podcast. Courtney works for the Outdoor Sportsman Group which is a media group that owns the Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, and World Fishing Network which are all television networks. They also own In Fisherman and Saltwater Sportsman as well as a slew of hunting titles like North American Whitetail, Gun Dog, Petersen’s Hunting and Guns & Ammo magazines as well as many others. Courtney is a creator and she creates in the outdoor space. If you are an...
2021-03-1242 minFishing Business PodcastDave Pfeiffer, President Shimano, On ExcellenceShimano makes some of the finest fishing gear on the planet and has a reputation for excellent engineering, scrupulous innovation and uncompromising performance. In other words, this is a brand known for excellence.This week Dave Pfeiffer, President of Shimano North America Fishing, talks at length about why aspiring to excellence is so important if you want a career in the outdoors. Whether you are looking for a job at a fishing brand, or you're passionate about becoming a pro angler, or you want to be the next YouTube star, you will find that those...
2021-03-0428 minFishing Business PodcastFishing Photographers to FollowIn Episode 36 I talked about some Instagram accounts I follow that I think do a great job with authentic, engaging content. This time, I want to introduce you to two of the best fishing photographers in the business. Follow these guys if you want to be inspired to take better and better pictures or even if you just want to geek out on images from the outdoors. These guys may have the best lenses and cameras available, but it's what you point the camera at....not what camera you point at it that matters. ...
2021-03-0405 minFishing Business PodcastExpand Your Market with Bill & Tyler Jordan from REALTREEWhat a treat we have this week! Bill and Tyler Jordan are guests on the podcast. They are the father/son duo that host RealTree Outdoors on the Outdoor Channel and who are the catalysts for success behind the iconic RealTree brand.Bill founded RealTree in 1986 and led the company to become a powerhouse in the outdoors space. His camouflage patterns are a staple in the hunting world and the RealTree logo is an highly recognizable symbol of the outdoors lifestyle and passion. The folks at RealTree are masters at business...
2021-02-2538 minFishing Business PodcastInstagram Accounts to FollowOn this episode of the podcast, I want to try to inspire you to level up your Instagram feed. So many times we are tempted to post picture after picture of the fish we catch or the products we are pushing. But I want you to figure out how to share more of your life and lifestyle. So I’m sharing three Instagram profile that I love to follow and feel like they do a great job with their feed. Instagram accounts shared in this episode include:https://ww...
2021-02-2506 minFishing Business PodcastHow to Be a Winner Part 2Deep, narrow, entertaining.Catfish, high character, morality clausesEngagement and a bazillion followers. We cover a lot of ground in Part 2 of our interview with John Skrabo, President of Lure Lock including all of the above and more.John talks about how he would do things different if he started all over again on his career in the outdoors which includes not trying to be all things to all people. All the biggest brands in fishing are looking for content and he believes all of us can help create content.
2021-02-1925 minFishing Business PodcastHow to Attract Sponsors When You Don't Have a Big Social Media FollowingIf you're on my email list, you know I encourage you to ASK ME ANYTHING and I will try to get an answer for you.This week we answer and ASK ME ANYTHING question from a listener who wants to make the jump to becoming a pro angler but doesn't have a huge social media following. John Skrabo, President of Lure Lock, gives us his best advice. Subscribe to my channel herehttps://www.youtube.com/angiethompson?sub_confirmation=1If you're starting out, don't forget how important...
2021-02-1802 minFishing Business PodcastHow to Be a WinnerThis week's guest is John Skrabo, President of Lure Lock, which makes tackle boxes with a gel bottom that holds and cradles fishing lures, hooks and terminal fishing tackle into a soft, safe environment. It's a new technology in a category that doesn't see a lot of new technology. John has had a long career in the outdoors holding a variety of positions in both the hunting and fishing sides of the industry. He's worked for brands like Realtree, Pradco and Bad Boy Buggies. I met him when we both worked at...
2021-02-1129 minFishing Business PodcastHow to work with Tournament OrganizersKay Donaldson is the guest on the Fishing Business Podcast this week and if you've never met Ms Kay....you're in for a treat!Kay runs the Alabama Bass Trail and she has a big personality, a true heart and a brain that's on overdrive all the time. The girl is smart and knows her way around the fishing world. The Alabama Bass Trail is something special. It was created by the state to showcase the premier bass lakes in the state which in and of itself is unique - that the...
2020-11-2000 minFishing Business PodcastHow Brands Can work with High School FishingWe continue our conversation with Tammy Foshee, President of Big Bite Baits about High School fishing. This week we talk more about how brands can work with student anglers. Tammy was a coach and a pioneer of high school fishing in Alabama where she coached for 5 years and saw 18 of her student anglers go on to fish on college teams with many of those kids on scholarship. One of her kids even won the College Championship in 2019.We talk about how brands can activate around high school fishing and why this direct engagement...
2020-11-1200 minFishing Business PodcastTammy Foshee - Deep Dive into High School FishingTammy Foshee is President of Big Bite Baits, a 20 year old fishing brand from Eufaula, Alabama. She has a brilliant business mind, is a smart marketer and has been very involved with high school fishing from its infancy.Today on the podcast we get the chance to pick Tammy's brain about high school fishing and believe me, she knows her stuff y'all. She was the coach of a high school team for 5 years that saw 18 anglers go on to fish on college teams with many of those kids on scholarship. One of her kids...
2020-11-0500 minFishing Business PodcastLuke Dunkin - How to Be a Good Interview Part 2I think Luke Dunkin us the Donald Trump of bass fishing because he says things that everyone else is thinking....but might not have the nerve to say.And he says a lot this week. Luke tells us how the podcast evolved for him, and how he started out with one goal and ended up with something really different, which is something all of us can learn from. We don't want to be so narrowly focused on something that we miss another opportunity.We also talk about how he got his first sponsor, why...
2020-10-2700 minFishing Business PodcastFeed the BeastKeeping up with your social media accounts can feel exhausting sometimes and it's easy to find yourself looking at your screen wondering what to post.There's a saying in the television world - you have to feed the beast. Here's a quick tip for how you can plan your social media like a TV network plans their programming.
2020-10-2200 minFishing Business PodcastLuke Dunkin - How to Be a Good Interview Part 1Luke Dunkin, host of the Low Budget Live podcast, is the guest on the Fishing Business Podcast this week and hang on y’all. You’re guaranteed to be entertained. Luke is a shining example of an effective communicator. He’s comfortable, never at a loss for words, a great storyteller and just plain likeable. If you haven’t ever heard his podcast, you’ve got to put it on your MUST LISTEN list. Low Budget Live is about what’s going on in the sport of bass fishing tournament world. For av...
2020-10-1400 minFishing Business PodcastMarketing During CovidHave you found yourself wondering how to best market and promote during a pandemic? A lot of us have. The good news is that good marketing is still good storytelling. That hasn't changed. Here's a couple of examples of really good storytelling that touches on common themes during this crazy time of covid. The McDonald's ad that I talk about can be found here.https://www.adsoftheworld.com/media/film/mcdonalds_touchthisThe video by Dr Lee of Childersburg, Alabama can be found here.https...
2020-10-1400 minFishing Business PodcastTurn Your Passion into a Profitable Business with Ben Vernerlisten to this conversation with an open mind and everywhere Ben talks about a brand or a business, insert your name instead.Think of how you can really learn from what Ben did and put it into action in your own business or life and turn your passion into a profitable business.
2020-10-0800 minFishing Business PodcastHow to Manage your Business with LeAnn & Gerald Swindle Pt 2In the second part of the interview with LeAnn and Gerald Swindle, we continue our conversation about what makes up good storytelling, the importance of saying yes ma'am and no ma'am, how a pro angler takes his responsibility as an influencer seriously and so much more. I had a list of questions I wanted to ask, but the conversation just ntaurally flowed and I don't think I ever even looked at my list. We even talk about their favorite social media accounts to follow and what music the Swindles are listening to these days.
2020-09-3033 minFishing Business PodcastHow to Manage your Business with LeAnn & Gerald Swindle Pt 1Gerald Swindle is one of the most successful guys in fishing - on AND off the water. As a two time Bassmaster Angler of the Year, he clearly knows how to fish, but off the water he knows how to handle his business. Gerald has some of the finest sponsors in the fishing world, and he rarely loses one. If you're someone who is wondering about how to find fishing sponsorships, this is definitely a guy you should listen to. He knows what he's doing on the water and in a board room and has a...
2020-09-2345 minFishing Business PodcastHow to Be LikedWhether it's the little blue thumbs up online or the real life kind of “liking”, we all want it and need it. As we build our businesses and our brands, being liked helps us grow. But in real life, being liked can enrich your life exponentially. This is a quick convo about how you can set your intentions to be more well liked. This isn't the definitive guide.....just some things I have learned along the way.
2020-09-1804 minFishing Business PodcastHow to Get Good PR with Dena VickDena Vick is a Public Relations and Media expert who has a deep background in the fishing and marine world and has worked for many diverse entities in the outdoor space. She has also helped many anglers get and keep fishing sponsorships and find new fishing sponsorship opportunities.This week we open a conversation with Dena about how PR and Media fit in the fishing business, in terms of brands and companies, and also how a company's national prostaff fits within a public relations or marketing campaign.As you grow into your career and...
2020-09-1540 minFishing Business PodcastHow to Attract SponsorsQuick conversation about 3 key qualities you need to attract good sponsors and begin solid relationships that can help you career.
2020-09-1305 minFishing Business PodcastHow to Stand Out with Chris Russell of PlanoThe annual fishing trade show known as ICAST usually has over 600 exhibitors. That's 600 brands trying to outshout each other to get a consumer's attention. How does a brand cut through the clutter and stand out? How does an individual cut through the clutter and stand out? This week's guest knows how to do that. Chris Russell is Marketing Manager at Plano Synergy which is a company with several brands you would recognize including Plano and Frabill. Plano, of course, is the iconic tackle box maker and Frabill, which is...
2020-08-2546 minFishing Business PodcastHow to Start Building Your BrandYou don’t have to be better than everyone else as a fisherman to be valuable to abrand, but being different will sure give you a leg up.DIFFERENT can be better than BETTER.Today's quick tip is about how to get started building your personal brand. Download my free worksheet at https://www.fishingbusinessschool.com/brandworkbook
2020-08-2403 minFishing Business PodcastHow to Appeal to a Small BusinessAs entrepreneurs, we can learn a lot from other small business owners. This week's podcast might get you fired up to pursue your dreams and it will definitely teach you something about sponsor relationships.David King of Mossback Fish Habitat founded his business to create products that help anglers provide habitat for fish and fry, but his business is more like a family, which is not uncommon in small companies. Appealing to a business like his can be different than appealing to large enterprises in some ways, but no less critical to your success...
2020-08-1751 minFishing Business PodcastWhen To Ask For CashI'm diving into the mailbag today to answer a question I've received several times from listeners who want to know "How do you know when it's time to ask a sponsor for cash?"It's a good question and if you're not familiar, many fishing sponsorships begin with product discounts to aspiring pros. So it seems like a natural question to ask how and when you convert that to a cash deal. Hit play and hear my thoughts. If you're starting out, don't forget how important it is to build you brand. ...
2020-08-1402 minFishing Business PodcastHow to Get a Job in the OutdoorsI want to introduce you to Jared Kutil, founder of OutdoorOccupations.com which is a job board for the outdoors industry. Perfect asset for many of you who would like a job in the outdoors or fishing world. Jared shares tips with us on how his website works and how to get the most out of it in your job search. He also gives us his best advice on how to be put your best foot forward in the job seeking process and how to make a great first impression. Be sure to...
2020-08-1046 minFishing Business PodcastStart Your Day Like ThisSpend just a little bit of time every morning getting your mindset and your focus set for the day and you will find you are much more productive. Level up on your productivity and you can level up on achieving your dreams.Here's a quick tip on how to put everything down on paper.See more at https://www.fishingbusinessschool.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fishingbusinesspodcast/Also: https://www.instagram.com/fishnchik/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fishingbusinesspodcastItunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us...
2020-08-0802 minFishing Business PodcastHow to Write for your PartnersIn 2019, 17% of the U.S. population, ages 6 and up, went fishing at least once. That’s 50.1 milllion people. And that number represents the highest participation rate since 2007. I give credit for a lot of that growth to the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation and it’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Stephanie Vatalaro. The RBFF's mission is to increase the growth of boating and fishing and they are very effective at what they do. You may recognize them as TakeMeFishing.org or Vamos a Pesc...
2020-08-0345 minFishing Business PodcastHow to Get More Business Done in a DayDo you ever find yourself in the situation where someone sees you and asks how you’re doing and you say, “Oh man, I’m so BUSY.”Let me in on a secret….there’s no advantage to telling people how busy you are. AND there’s NO upside to your business to say I’m too busy. If you want to be successful as a professional, you have to keep your commitments to yourself. And to your business. Our conversation today is about staying true to yourself and how to get more...
2020-08-0304 minFishing Business PodcastHow to Work with Lure Makers with Bobby Dennis of Luck E StrikeThis week’s guest is kicking it old school. Bobby Dennis might be the most famous guy in the fishing business you’ve never heard of before. When I interviewed Bobby for the podcast, I really and truly thought he was a lure designer. But he’s more than that. He’s the guy that can make a lure better and then convince the buyer for the major retailer that they need this lure on a peg in their store. As Steve Bowman said, he’s a person that can take a stick, s...
2020-07-2746 minFishing Business PodcastHow to Work with Tourism Agencies with Neil PaulIf you are an aspiring pro angler, chances are you live near a good bass fishing lake. And if you live near a good bass fishing lake there is a tourism department somewhere on that lake that is trying to attract visitors to the area. That tourism agency is a great potential partner. Our guest on the Fishing Business Podcast today is Neil Paul - the Executive Director of Visit Anderson South Carolina. Anderson, SC is on Lake Hartwell and Neil does a fabulous job of promoting fishing on Hartwell. He's a...
2020-07-2150 minFishing Business PodcastHow to be Mentally Tough with Rick ClunnRick Clunn could be the GOAT in fishing. He is to me. The Greatest Of All Time. He's been fishing since the 70's and he is still winning. He won a Bassmaster Elite Series event in 2019 on the St John's River in Florida. Rick is known for his mental toughness and that is a skill that we all need to cultivate, hone and pay careful attention to developing. In today's show, Rick talks about what mental toughness really means and how you can work at getting better at it. ...
2020-07-1349 min
The Angie Lee ShowHow Do You Make Your Marketing More Inclusive? Business Is About Belonging. 5 Steps With Sonia Thompson.Sonia Thompson shares her 5-step approach for creating a more inclusive business. 5 STEPS: Diversify your Circle of Influence Re-evaluate Your Ideal Customer Avatar Commit to Representation Make Cultural Intelligence a Priority Audit your Customer Experience @SoniaEThompson This episode is sponsored by The Contract Vault: Your All-Access Pass to 80+ industry-specific contracts and the legal education your business needs. Every month you'll get your legal questions answered by the industry's go-to small business attorney, Andrea Sager! No more stressing about legal! Dive in! www.thecontractvault.com Use promo code ANGIE for 20% off.
2020-07-1139 minFishing Business PodcastHow Non-endemic Brands work with Professional AnglersToyota is one of the best brands in the world. Matt Ozawa is one of the best marketers at Toyota and he’s our guest on the podcast this week. Matt is the Engagement Marketing Manager at Toyota Motor North America so he is responsible for Toyota’s involvement in bass fishing, the Stagecoach music festival and the Dew Tour among others. There are always lessons to be learned from the best of the best and this podcast is loaded with nuggets from Matt that can be applied to our own marketing, whether we are marketing a pr...
2020-06-291h 09Fishing Business PodcastHow to Work with the Media with Jim Sexton of B.A.S.S.Digital advertising will account for 53% of ALL the advertising dollars spent in 2020. Worldwide, digital advertising will likely hit $336 billion. That’s a lot of zeroes. So it’s no wonder that everybody seems to be trying to figure out how to create more content. After all, content is necessary for digital advertising. If you don’t have digital content, you don’t have a place to run ads.Jim Sexton might be the foremost expert on digital content in the fishing industry. That's because he runs all of the digital platforms for B.A.S.S. which is the l...
2020-06-221h 09Fishing Business PodcastHow to Network in the Fishing BusinessMelinda Mize has worked in marketing at Pradco (Rebel, Booyah, Bomber, Yum and other brands), Costa Del Mar sunglasses and Huk Performance Apparel. She's also a tournament angler whose father AND mother are tournament anglers. You might think she had the golden ticket to work in the outdoors industry, but she got in the door the old fashioned way - through networking. Today Melinda take us through her journey to get started in the fishing industry and shares her best tips for how you can do it too. Three Angie T's Keys you...
2020-06-1651 minFishing Business PodcastHow to Be a Good Pro StafferDan Quinn manages the pro staff of Rapala - an iconic fishing lure brand that is known for it's relationship with its pro staff, its customers and its partners. Dan dives deep on what's important with his pro staff and how anglers can find their way as sponsored pros. Three key takeaways from the conversation:- It’s all about relationships.Dan says relationships are the foundation of the fishing industry. And I agree with that, but will take it a step further to say, ALL business is all about relationships. Al...
2020-06-0944 minFishing Business PodcastHow to Build a YouTube Audience with Jonny SchultzJonny Schultz has been involved in the fishing business for 17 years. He has a network of marketing executives at some of the top brand in fishing and a huge fanbase. So it might surprise you that he is only 25 years old and he’s NOT a professional tournament angler. Jonny won the Bassmaster Casting Kids competition at the 2003 Bassmaster Classic in New Orleans when he was 8 years old which ignited his dream to one day fish for a living. He went to every Classic thereafter, started fishing clubs in high school and college an...
2020-06-0249 minFishing Business PodcastJeff Kolodzinski with Johnson OutdoorsJeff "Kolo" Kolodzinski is the brand manager at Johnson Outdoors, taking care of iconic fishing brands Humminbird, Minnkota and Canon. His unique take on marketing and relationship building will inspire you to do better in business and in life. We talk about why he's known as the Marathon Man, why the outdoors industry is the ever best category in which to work, and how the average angler can watch a killer, a goat and a old dog & how they handle themselves in order to learn to be better marketers. https://marathonmanfishing...
2020-05-2558 minFishing Business PodcastMichelle Kilburn Mercury MarineThis woman y'all! She's an amazing marketing professional and an absolute expert in the fishing business. I think you will love this conversation with Michelle Kilburn, where she talks about how one of the biggest brands in fishing develops their fishing pro staff and manages their marketing message across over 2000 members of their pro staff.
2020-05-1851 minFishing Business PodcastDave IttnerAngie Thompson talks marketing with Dave Ittner from Yamaha Marine. Dave has been in the fishing business for decades and is a very well respected marketer. He managed the Yamaha Outboards Pro Team for years, so he knows and understands the challenges of fishing sponsorships.
2020-05-1245 minFishing Business PodcastKeith DaffronKeith Daffron is President of Vexus which burst onto the bass fishing scene in 2018 with an incredible bass boat and some of the best branding we've ever witnessed. Keith has been around the fishing business his entire life, he now the space as well as anyone in the fishing industry. On today's episode of the Fishing Business Podcast, Keith talks about brand building for big companies and for personal branding, the importance of storytelling in marketing and sponsorship, and the young anglers who are doing it right. Daffron also offers some solid...
2020-04-0740 min
Girlfriends are Dope!SUPERGirlfriends Gatherings - Episode 11 - Tashana Thompson & C. Nicole HendersonAs a result of the corona virus many of our girlfriends are home looking for inspiration, encouragement and life and business tips. Whether you need additional streams of income or a soft place to spend time with girlfriends.
We are so blessed to have SUPER Girlfriends who are eager to share their gifts. This episode features our Charter Member, Tashana Thompson discussed "Quarantine Branding" and our Platinum VIG (Very Important Girlfriend) C. Nicole Henderson, who shared "Now is YOUR time to Give!"
Both of these Girlfriends were incredible speakers and I know that you'll get s...
2020-04-071h 22
The Cosmic CitizenAngie Thurston Returns to Discuss Her Latest Spiritual Community ProjectsThis week on Cosmic Citizen we’ll explore the topic of individual spiritual growth in relation to community, with one of our most popular return guests, Harvard Divinity School Graduate, Angie Thurston. This has been a well-established focus of Angie’s nationally recognized research efforts, and ongoing projects. We look forward to hearing more about her efforts in this important realm. This is an exciting arena of exploration for youth who are looking for new approaches to personal growth and spirituality. We’ll supplement our discussion with selected readings from the Urantia Book from Paper 101, The Real Nature of Religion, which...
2019-02-102h 03
Bookworm BanquetBB15: Indie Spotlight Volume I: Victoria Lynn & Angie ThompsonToday we present our first Indie Spotlight episode. The spotlight is shined on Victoria Lynn and her novel, London in the Dark and Angie Thompson and her novel, Bridgers. We are excited to promote these two independently published books and we are very grateful to both authors for submitting their books for consideration. Also in this episode is Nicole's Fact about a famous West Point student and JD's Tip about a man who gave away his birthday.<br /><br />Full Show Notes: <a href="http://bookwormbanquet.com/15" rel="noopener">http://bookwormbanquet.com/15</a...
2018-03-3040 min
Bookworm BanquetBB15: Indie Spotlight Volume I: Victoria Lynn & Angie ThompsonToday we present our first Indie Spotlight episode. The spotlight is shined on Victoria Lynn and her novel, London in the Dark and Angie Thompson and her novel, Bridgers. We are excited to promote these two independently published books and we are very grateful to both authors for submitting their books for consideration. Also in this episode is Nicole's Fact about a famous West Point student and JD's Tip about a man who gave away his birthday.Full Show Notes: http://bookwormbanquet.com/15Get in touch with us!Email: feedback@bookwormbanquet.comFeedback Line...
2018-03-3040 min
The Cosmic CitizenHow We Gather with Angie Thurston on spirituality community-On this show today, a REPRISE EPISODE, where returning guest Angie Thurston will share her experience at Harvard Divinity School (HDS), where she recently completed a Master of Divinity degree. Angie will describe how she and her colleague, Casper ter Kuile, became Ministry Innovation Fellows at HDS, where they are now working to build support systems for the rapidly changing landscape of American spiritual community. Angie and Casper have authored two reports, 'How We Gather' and 'Something More', which profile surprising new ways that Americans are congregating - from CrossFit and SoulCycle to Muslim small groups and innovative church plants...
2017-02-182h 00
The Cosmic CitizenHow We Gather: Angie Thurston on Spirituality, Community, and the Rising GeneratOn this show, returning guest Angie Thurston will share her experience at Harvard Divinity School (HDS), where she recently completed a Master of Divinity degree. Angie will describe how she and her colleague, Casper ter Kuile, became Ministry Innovation Fellows at HDS, where they are now working to build support systems for the rapidly changing landscape of American spiritual community. Angie and Casper have authored two reports, 'How We Gather' and 'Something More', which profile surprising new ways that Americans are congregating - from CrossFit and SoulCycle to Muslim small groups and innovative church plants. As religious disaffiliation continues, Angie...
2016-08-132h 02
The Cosmic CitizenAngie Thurston: What Baby Ruth, IC'14, YaYAs Have in Common!We have a wonderful treat on The Cosmic Citizen on Saturday! Paula Thompson hosts and André Radatus cohosts An interview with Angie Thurston! Christilyn Biek Larson is still on assignment. Angie is a second-generation reader entering Harvard Divinity School in the fall to pursue a Master of Divinity degree. Her intent is to help develop an empowering community among the growing numbers of people - especially young people - who are identifying as "spiritual but not religious." Angela is a playwright with a degree from Brown University and is currently writing a new play for families based on the story o...
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