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The Near MemoUnlocking Google Business Profile Secrets with Brad Wetherall - ex Director of GBP SupportSend us a textThe Near Media team + several Google Product Experts and Brad Wetherall discuss various aspects of Google Business Profiles, including internal mobility at Google, the challenges of maintaining institutional knowledge, and the complexities of review management. They delve into the recent discrepancies in review counts, the importance of communication from Google, and the impact of trust scores on local guides. The discussion also covers creative strategies for enhancing review authenticity, the challenges of video verification, and the implications of operating hours on business rankings. Additionally, they explore the quality of support across different regions...2025-02-201h 04
Inside Indiana Sports Breakfast with Kent SterlingIU Basketball - Brad Stevens & Dusty May! Hire BIG or why bother? Can Colts rely upon Richardson!Brad Stevens and Dusty May are famous and successful, but what Indiana really needs is someone who can assemble 13 committed competitors and compel them to treat every game like it's their last. There are a bunch of those out there - leaves the hucksters out of the search. Hire a coach.Colts need to operate as though Anthony Richardson cannot gain accuracy or stay healthy, and then if Richardson can get it together - it will be a pleasant problem to have.Pacers tonight against the Knicks at home.https...2025-02-1120 minInside Indiana Sports Breakfast with Kent SterlingIU Basketball - Brad Stevens best possible choice! Colts F/A QB targets! Dayo & Fries decisions?Brad Stevens will get a call, and then it's up to him. He would be the perfect coach to resurrect the IU Basketball program.Dusty May should get the second call, and Chris Beard gets the third. After that I get to red line Mick Cronin, Bruce Pearl, Scott Drew, and Rick Pitino!Colts have to decide upon a second quarterback, and the pickings are slim and expensive!https://mybookie.website/joinwithKENTPromocode: KENTBuying or selling a home in Indy - text "...2025-02-1128 min
The Power In The PauseFinding The Power In Your StoryAre you ready to go all-in and explore a side of yourself that’s been waiting to break free? Join The Unapologetic Woman Mastermind today! https://2ha2becr4lw.typeform.com/to/R93zraxb How do you tap into your power through storytelling? In today’s podcast, I’m chatting with Brad Walsh, a photographer, a published #1 international best-selling author, an international speaker, a podcast host/producer, and a story doula, to talk about finding the power in your story. Every single person has a story to share and...2025-01-2835 minThe Near MemoNavigating Google Reviews - Part 2 of Brad Wetherall, ex-Director of Operations GBP support, InterviewSend us a textIn this episode, Greg and Mike welcome Brad Wetherall, former Director of Operations for Google Business Profile and now CEO of Bitwise Consulting. They discuss the challenges of fake reviews, Google's approach to detecting and managing them, and best practices for businesses to enhance their online reputation. Brad shares insights on the importance of engagement, the role of AI in review management, and the need for businesses to understand Google's policies regarding reviews. The conversation wraps up with Brad's advice for agencies and local marketers on navigating the complexities of online reviews and...2025-01-1639 minThe Near MemoHow Does Google GBP Support Really Work? Brad Wetherall, ex-Director- Support Operations, InterviewSend us a textEver wonder how GBP twists the dial to approve an edit? Why they use video verification and what a trust score is? In Part 1 of this interview we learn the answers to those many questions and more. 00:15 Introduction to Brad Wetherall and His Journey02:53 Transitioning from Google to Bitwise Consulting05:34 Understanding Google Business Profile Support Structure08:03d Support Strategies and User Journeys11:08 The Evolution of Support Systems at Google13:36 Challenges in Support: Suspensions and Verifications16:45 The Algorithm Behind Suspensions and Reviews19:29 Trust and Reporting M...2025-01-1033 min
EmpowerographyLead With Intuition: Unlocking Authentic Leadership From Within with Wendy Paige SterlingMy guest today is Wendy Paige Sterling. Wendy Paige Sterling is a compassionate, powerful guide for women ready to disrupt the rules and live unapologetically in all areas of their life. An intuitive prosperity mentor, advanced Theta Healer, sound healer, and disruptor at heart, she specializes in helping high-achieving women step away from the expectations placed on them and reconnect with their deepest truths. Having overcome her own journey through divorce, loss of her mother to cancer and personal transformation, Wendy knows the strength it takes to let go of people-pleasing and live authentically. Her clients call her the...2024-12-031h 09
The View From The Pressbox, with Scott Hogan and Brad HallierRoyals win! Chiefs win! Jayhawks and Sterling don't win.This week, Scott and Brad break down the Royals' impressive ALWC series win over Baltimore, the Chiefs win in LA, the tough seasons for Kansas and Sterling, and plenty of high school football.2024-10-041h 22
The Rent Roll Radio ShowBreaking Out With Hannah BercegeayGet ready to learn from one of the most inspiring real estate investors out there! On today's episode of Rent Roll Radio, join Sterling Chapman and guest, Hannah Bercegeay. Hannah is a schoolteacher-turned-real-estate-mogul. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hannah and her husband began investing in real estate as a way to secure their financial future. Now, they own three single-family homes and an apartment complex, and Hannah has a wealth of knowledge to share about new construction, value-add projects, and flipping houses. But it's not just about the money for Hannah, she's also passionate about personal growth and finding the...2023-04-2627 minThe View From The Pressbox, with Scott Hogan and Brad HallierHigh school state tournament recap, Sterling College basketball recap, and looking at the NCAA TournamentAfter a two-week hiatus, Scott and Brad are back with a recap of high school state tournaments in Kansas, the great but what-if season for the Sterling College women, the revival of the Sterling College men, the NCAA Tournament and more!2023-03-151h 17The View From The Pressbox, with Scott Hogan and Brad HallierPostseason basketball approaches for high school, Sterling College and the Big 12This week, Scott and Brad talk more about the Chiefs Super Bowl win, and they dive into KCAC postseason talk, can Kansas win the Big 12, and how is KSHSAA postseason shaping up?2023-02-231h 02The View From The Pressbox, with Scott Hogan and Brad HallierSuper Chiefs do it again, as do the Sterling College Lady WarriorsScott and Brad give extensive time this week to the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs (ahhhh ... isn't it incredible to say?), the KCAC champion Sterling College women's basketball team, the rising Jayhawks, some high school basketball, and much more.2023-02-141h 06The View From The Pressbox, with Scott Hogan and Brad HallierSuper Bowl bound Chiefs, a big week for Sterling College basketball, and a big Sunflower ShowdownScott and Brad talk about the classic AFC Championship game where the Chiefs nudged by their nemesis, the Bengals, the big week coming up for Sterling College basketball, plenty of high school basketball, the Sunflower rematch and much more. Listen and subscribe today!2023-01-311h 20The View From The Pressbox, with Scott Hogan and Brad HallierMidseason tournament talk and the rising Sterling College basketball teamsThis week, Scott and Brad talk about the high school midseason tournaments, the impressive stretch by Sterling College, some NFL conference championship games, and why doesn't the NFL use technology better?2023-01-261h 08The View From The Pressbox, with Scott Hogan and Brad HallierTournament week approaches, rising Sterling College basketball and NFL PlayoffsScott and Brad talk some high school basketball as tournament week approaches, the good week Sterling College basketball had, a big week for the Jayhawks, and a preview of the NFL playoffs.2023-01-131h 10The View From The Pressbox, with Scott Hogan and Brad HallierBorder War destruction, high school basketball rolling, and how about the Sterling College men's basketball team?This week, Scott and Brad discuss the first tournament week in Kansas high school basketball, the Border War beatdown Kansas gave Missouri (again), the rapid improvement from the Sterling College men's basketball team, what to make of the Chiefs strange win at Denver, and more. Listen and subscribe today!2022-12-131h 01
The West Peak SessionsEpisode 41 - John PhilbinIn this episode I chat with none other that North Shore's Turtle, successful Hollywood actor and surfer Mr. John Philbin2022-11-131h 30The View From The Pressbox, with Scott Hogan and Brad HallierQuarterfinal round is here, the Chiefs, Sterling College, HutchCC and Jayhawks get big wins, and how would you like to be a Missouri fan?Scott and Brad preview the area KSHSAA quarterfinal football games, some big wins from area colleges, the Chiefs scrape out an OT win, and Brad guffaws at the notion of being a Missouri Tigers fan after their latest new way to lose.2022-11-101h 09The View From The Pressbox, with Scott Hogan and Brad HallierSterling College gets first win, the Jayhawks show grit, and a Week 7 previewScott and Brad get you ready for Week 7 of high school football. They also talk about Sterling College's first win, the gritty Jayhawks' loss to TCU, the Chiefs' comeback win over the Raiders and more. Listen and subscribe today!2022-10-131h 12The West Peak SessionsEpisode 40 - Wayne ClevelandIn this episode I chat with notorious Bra Boy and big wave warrior Wayne Cleveland2022-09-291h 04The View From The Pressbox, with Scott Hogan and Brad HallierTrinity Catholic, Sterling High and the Jayhawks (the Jayhawks??) are risingScott and Brad review the first week of high school and college football. Big wins from Trinity Catholic and Sterling, and even the (gasp!) Jayhawks. What do we know right now about Buhler and Hutchinson High? Patience. Some Sterling College talk, and an epic rant from Brad. Listen and subscribe today!2022-09-081h 04The West Peak SessionsEpisode 39 - Ollie HenryIn this episode West Aussie free surfer and big wave charger Ollie Henry returns to the podcast for the second time2022-07-231h 04The West Peak SessionsEpisode 38 - Peter 'Joli' WilsonIn this episode I chat with a legendary surf photog with 5 decades of experience shooting the world's best surfers in the world's best locations, Peter 'Joli' Wilson 2022-07-0859 minThe West Peak SessionsEpisode 37 - Isabella NicholsIn this episode I chat with current women's CT competitor and recent event winner at the Margaret River Pro, Isabella Nichols2022-05-2731 minThe West Peak SessionsEpisode 36 - CJ HobgoodIn this episode I chat with 2001 ASP World Champion CJ Hobgood2022-04-2251 minThe West Peak SessionsEpisode 35 - Andrew SheridanIn this episode I chat with fearless West Aussie tube rider and one of the first people to surf The Box, Andrew Sheridan2022-04-081h 38The West Peak SessionsEpisode 34 - Damon HayesIn this episode I chat with talented West Aussie surfer turned surf industry and coaching stalwart Damon Hayes2022-03-181h 15
Tactical Tips With Brad PaschalLocal Search Ranking With Joy HawkinsOur 20th episode features Joy Hawkins, Owner & President of Sterling Sky.
Joy and her team work to help their clients rank higher on Google with Local SEO best practices. 🎉
💥 INTERNAL LINKING IS KEY 💥
If you want your dealership to rank higher when it comes to local search, Joy says it’s important to manage all your Google Business Profile listings equally, create internal links, offer testimonials in exchange for backlinks, and more! 🚘
“I’ve audited sites for auto dealers where literally all of their blogs have zero internal links. They’re not linking to anything else on their site - you’re losing a TON...2022-03-1511 minThe West Peak SessionsEpisode 33 - Matt ArchboldIn this episode I chat with one of the most naturally gifted and influential surfers of all time, the one and only Matt "Archy" Archbold. 2022-02-2043 min
The View From The Pressbox, with Scott Hogan and Brad HallierSuper Bowl recap, the cardiac Jayhawks, and can Sterling College overcome injury?Scott and Brad discuss the Super Bowl, how hard life can be as a Jayhawks fan these days, the end of the regular season for Sterling College women's basketball, which includes an injury to a key player, some high school basketball talk and more!2022-02-1859 minThe View From The Pressbox, with Scott Hogan and Brad HallierSuper Bowl thoughts, can the Jayhawks win the Big 12, the highs and lows in SterlingScott and Brad discuss the Super Bowl, if the Jayhawks can win the Big 12 after two marquee wins last week, the highs and lows of covering Sterling College basketball, some area high school basketball talk, and much more! Listen and follow wherever you get your podcasts.2022-02-101h 05The West Peak SessionsEpisode 32 - Brad GerlachIn this episode I chat with former world number 2 and big wave award winner Brad Gerlach2022-02-061h 18
Otherppl with Brad Listi757. Debbie MillmanDebbie Millman is the author of Why Design Matters: Conversations with the World's Most Creative People, available from Harper Design.Debbie’s podcast, Design Matters is one of the first and longest running podcasts, and as host and founder, Millman has interviewed nearly 500 of the most creative people in the world over the past 17 years. Design Matters won a 2011 Cooper Hewitt National Design Award, in 2015 Apple designated it one of the best overall podcasts on iTunes, and in 2021 designated it one of their “All Time Favorite Podcasts.” In addition, the show has been nominated for six Webby Awards, and...2022-02-021h 30The View From The Pressbox, with Scott Hogan and Brad HallierEnd of the road for the Chiefs, the dominant Sterling College women, an sad but inspiring end to the Haven tournament, and who is the real NFL GOAT?Scott and Brad this week discuss the puzzling Chiefs loss in the AFC Championship game, the "it was overdue" bashing Kansas took at the hands of Kentucky, the sad start for Andale girls basketball at Haven with the sudden passing of coach Ted Anderson but a great finish for the Indians, and is Joe Montana the true NFL GOAT? Listen and subscribe today!2022-02-011h 07The West Peak SessionsEpisode 31 - Jake Paterson ReturnsOn the eve of the 2022 WCT season, Pipe Master Jake Paterson returns to reflect on the year that was and the year ahead2022-01-2951 minThe View From The Pressbox, with Scott Hogan and Brad HallierNow that was football! The cardiac Jayhawks, dominant Sterling College women, and more high school tournamentsThis week, Scott and Brad discuss one of the greatest weekends in NFL history, the wild stretch by the Kansas Jayhawks, another great win by the Sterling College women (but trap games loom), high school basketball tournaments, and a shoutout to a 15-year-old soccer goalkeeper for standing in the line of fire, despite suffering three broken arms and a broken thumb in his life. Listen and subscribe today!2022-01-271h 16The View From The Pressbox, with Scott Hogan and Brad HallierNFL playoffs, the puzzling Jayhawks, hot and cold at Sterling College, and high school basketball bonanzaScott and Brad get ready for the NFL playoffs, they discuss the state of the identity-free Jayhawks, the powerful Sterling College women, the struggling Sterling men, plenty of high school basketball, and a nod to Title IX. Subscribe and listen today!2022-01-1356 minThe West Peak SessionsEpisode 30 - Phil TowleIn this Bonus New Year's Episode I speak with "the man who saved Metallica", celebrated Performance Enhancement Coach and Psychologist Phil Towle 2022-01-0228 minThe View From The Pressbox, with Scott Hogan and Brad HallierView From the Pressbox: Covid hitting pro, college sports; Sterling College women keep rollingScott and Brad wrap up 2021 with a discussion about Covid interrupting college and pro sports again, and if these leagues need to change course for vaxxed/boosted and asymptomatic players. They also discuss a dominant end to the year for the Sterling College women.2021-12-231h 04The West Peak SessionsEpisode 29 - Rob BainIn this episode I speak with powerful goofy footer and tsunami survivor Rob Bain2021-12-2353 minThe West Peak SessionsEpisode 28 - Dean “Dingo” MorrisonIn this episode I chat with Cooly kid turned big wave maniac Dean “Dingo” Morrison2021-11-2757 minThe View From The Pressbox, with Scott Hogan and Brad HallierIt's state championship week, the rapidly improving Chiefs and Jayhawks, and a rant about a HutchinsnubScott and Brad get you ready for the eight KSHSAA state championship games, the improving Jayhawks football team, the surging Chiefs, the dominant Sterling College women's basketball team, and Brad rants about how the Hutchinson Community College football team was snubbed for the national playoffs. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!2021-11-251h 03The West Peak SessionsEpisode 27 - Shaun TomsonIn this episode I chat with legendary pro surfing pioneer and 1977 World Champ Shaun Tomson2021-11-131h 01The View From The Pressbox, with Scott Hogan and Brad HallierHigh school football quarterfinal round, a look at Sterling football and basketball, the (maybe?) rising Chiefs, and more.This week, Scott and Brad discuss the quarterfinal round in Kansas high school playoffs, including some great matchups with Buhler-Mulvane, Little River-Madison and more. Sterling College football looks to end the season strong, while the basketball teams are off and running. Listen and subscribe today!2021-11-111h 05The West Peak SessionsEpisode 26 - Ry CraikeIn this episode I chat with Kalbarri free surfer and dead set ripper Ry Craike2021-10-2847 minThe View From The Pressbox, with Scott Hogan and Brad HallierHigh school football regular season ends, college basketball startingScott and Brad talk a little longer this week, as the high school football regular season is wrapping up, Sterling College football has ANOTHER big game, college basketball season is about to start in Sterling and Hutchinson, and are the Chiefs turning the corner? Listen and subscribe today on whatever app you get your podcasts!2021-10-221h 13The West Peak SessionsEpisode 25 - Mitch ThorsonIn this episode I speak with WA’s tour best from the 1980s Mitch Thorson2021-10-081h 11The View From The Pressbox, with Scott Hogan and Brad HallierBig Game Friday - Buhler vs. MacAnother batch of huge district games, as Scott and Brad dissect the grudge match between Buhler and McPherson, plus an assortment of other games, including Trinity vs. Sterling, Lyons vs. Haven, and much more. They also discuss the Chiefs' win over Philly, the dreadful Jayhawks, a Sterling College heartbreak and more. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!2021-10-0759 minThe View From The Pressbox, with Scott Hogan and Brad HallierAnother big game for Buhler, another win for Sterling, and another loss for KU and the ChiefsScott and Brad this week discuss a big week of high school football, including what seems to be yet ANOTHER big game for Buhler, as the Crusaders host Augusta. Trinity Catholic has a big game with Lyons coming up, and a host of other high school games are discussed. Also, a discussion on the 1-2 Chiefs, 1-3 Jayhawks, a big game coming up for Sterling College, and more. Listen, and subscribe, and give us a nice rating on Apple Podcasts!2021-09-3055 minThe View From The Pressbox, with Scott Hogan and Brad HallierDistrict play about to start for many, Sterling back to work, and what happened to the Chiefs and Jayhawks?Scott and Brad this week discuss the Chiefs' meltdown vs. Baltimore, the putrid second half for the Jayhawks, Sterling College returning after a bye week, and classes 3A and lower are getting district play underway. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Give us a rating too!2021-09-2452 minThe West Peak SessionsEpisode 24 - Connor BlakelyIn this episode I chat with a man more well known for his footy than his surfing, Fremantle Docker Connor Blakely2021-09-181h 40The West Peak SessionsEpisode 23 - Josh PalmateerIn this episode I chat with 1990’s ASP competitor and longtime Margaret River local Josh Palmateer2021-09-011h 03
Wildcat Sports Report WildcastPodcast Blast: 4-Star Sterling LaneArizona lands a commitment from 4-star LB/Edge Sterling Lane.2021-08-2109 minThe West Peak SessionsEpisode 22 - Justin HollandIn this episode I chat with big wave award winner and all around waterman Justin Holland2021-08-171h 38
The Brad and Taylor ShowJosh Sterling From Epic Property ManagementWe sat down with Josh Sterling from Epic Property Management. Here's what he had to say...2021-08-0213 minThe West Peak SessionsEpisode 21 - Tom BlaxellIn this episode I chat with legendary Perth surfboard shaper Tom Blaxell2021-07-3154 minThe West Peak SessionsEpisode 20 - Benton MoranIn this episode I chat with prodigious Perth talent, Trigg Point Boardriders pioneer, well known shaper and part-time drag racer Benton Moran.2021-07-061h 44
Key Exchanges in the 901Rachel Baggett Gilliam & Brad Sterling - Episode 41This week’s episode has me sitting down with two consummate professionals in the real estate industry who both may have had their draw to the real estate industry set before they even knew what they wanted to do with their lives. Our featured partners this week at Choice Home Warranty and Community Mortgage. Rachel Baggett Gilliam with Crye-Leike Bartlett is one of my dearest friends in the entire business. She has served as a past president of the Memphis Young Professionals Network, any nu...2021-06-2858 minThe West Peak SessionsEpisode 19 - Ian CairnsIn this episode I chat with legendary Aussie power surfer, world champ, pro surfing founding father and Big Wednesday stunt double Ian Cairns2021-06-161h 38The West Peak SessionsEpisode 19 - Ian CairnsIn this episode I chat with legendary Aussie power surfer and pro surfing founding father Ian Cairns2021-06-091h 04The West Peak SessionsEpisode 18 - Pauline MenczerIn this episode I chat with 1993 ASP World Champion and bloody legend Pauline Menczer2021-05-1734 minThe West Peak SessionsEpisode 17 - Tom CarrollIn this week’s episode I chat with absolute Aussie legend, two-time ASP World Champ Tom Carroll2021-04-302h 03The West Peak SessionsEpisode 16 - Paul “Ant-man” PatersonIn this week’s episode I chat with West Aussie big wave legend Paul “Ant-man” Paterson2021-04-151h 06
In the Arena: Conversations of a LifetimeAly Sterling – President/Founder, Aly Sterling PhilanthropyEntrepreneur, philanthropist, business owner, and author… Aly Sterling left the security of a significant position with a top-shelf employer to start her own firm. During this episode Aly describes in personal terms the driving factors that led her to make this leap, along with the challenges, rewards, and lessons learned associated with her entrepreneurial journey. Aly’s career/life path and gained insights provide a meaningful perspective about how we can thrive/survive in today’s high-pressure business environment. Host/Executive Producer; Brad Rieger, Audio Engineer/Production Coordinator; Kerry Schwable, Social Coordinator; Tim McCarthy, Graphic Designers: Stephen Shankst...2021-04-081h 24