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The ROCC PodBob Chapa of Signarama Troy/Metro DetroitBob Chapa, owner of Signarama in Troy/Metro Detroit, joins the ROCC Pod to discuss the importance of branding for businesses. He explains how signs play a crucial role in branding, as they are often the first visual representation of a company that people see. Bob shares a powerful customer service story about his daughter's experience at an oil change shop, highlighting the impact of personalized and attentive service on brand perception. He also discusses how Signarama adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing clear plastic barriers and signage to support local businesses and healthcare workers. Bob emphasizes the value...
2023-08-0319 min
WJPZ at 50Tom Giarrosso, '84, on the Production and Comedy of the Crazy Morning CrewTommy Giarrosso, was one of the innovators behind the Crazy Morning Crew when WJPZ moved to the FM Dial.We start with this Syracuse native's journey to the Hill, and his involvement with UUTV and WAER. He was there when the latter was taken over by the University and its new administrator, David Anderson. He talks about the conflict between the students, led by Sean McDonough, and the new brass. And while SU may have won the war, changing WAER to an NPR affiliate, Tommy talks about some great battles won in the interim. This included trolling Ande...
2023-07-3141 min
WJPZ at 50Ryan McNaughton '96 - from small town Ohio to SU Alum Grand PoobahToday we are joined by our first elected official - Ryan McNaughton from the Class of 1996 has been both President of the Syracuse University Alumni Association, as well as a councilman at large in his current home of Niles, Ohio. You'll hear his passion to serve many constiuencies throughout this podcast.Ryan knew he wanted to go to Syracuse since first hearing about the school as a 15 year old in blue-collar Amherst, Ohio, outside Cleveland. He worked toward that goal throughout high school, and thanks to some financial aid, was able to head to Syracuse. On campus, he...
2023-07-2442 min
The ROCC PodDebbie Lowery of On The Go Notary ProYou may think you know what a notary does, but Debbie Lowery from On The Go Notary Pro joins us today to really take us to school on all the different things she does.First, she explains that a notary doesn't necessarily notarize a document, but the actual signing of the document. Debbie tells us why that's important.Today's guest is both a mobile notary (she can come to you), and a remote online notary. You may be wondering how that works, but especially since COVID, Debbie can notarize the signing of a document via rem...
2023-07-2020 min
WJPZ at 50Kat Brady, Class of 2018, On Continuing the Teaching Legacy of WJPZToday's guest is Kat Brady, one of many in a long line of great station leaders in the 2010's. This Long Island native wanted no part of going to school in her home state - she wanted to go elsewhere. But at every turn, she kept hearing about Newhouse and SU. And when she saw the school, her parents saw "the look" in her eyes that many of us had. It might have helped that she was on campus on a game day.As a freshman, Kat sought out the TV station at the activities fare, but was...
2023-07-1735 min
WJPZ at 50Brent Axe - From 89.1 The Pulse To Jim Boeheim Getting Him FiredToday's podcast is in two parts. In the first half hour, you'll hear Brent Axe's journey from 89.1 The Pulse summer staffer to the premiere voice in Syracuse sports coverage. After we recorded that chat, Brent was fired from his position at Galaxy Media, which is part-owned by Jim Boeheim, ostensibly for being "too negative" in his coverage of Syracuse University sports. Galaxy Media's owner, Ed Levine, spoke of the decision in this interview on Syracuse.comhttps://www.syracuse.com/orangesports/2023/03/radio-station-fires-brent-axe-for-negative-syracuse-sports-talk.htmlIn the second half today's pod, Brent will give you his side of...
2023-07-1054 min
The ROCC PodCarolyn Elliot of HR Pro and the 2023 Workplace Carolyn Elliot, Director of HR Advisory Solutions at HR Pro, delves into the various challenges that employers have faced in the last six months. The discussion revolves around the complexities of HR management and how to navigate them effectively.Carolyn shares her valuable insights on how to establish a strong foundation for HR compliance, which includes understanding the legal requirements and regulations that govern the workplace. She emphasizes the importance of knowing your team and their unique needs, as well as engaging outside vendors and support to ensure that HR processes run smoothly.The conversation a...
2023-07-0620 min
WJPZ at 50USA Today's Ralphie Aversa, Class of 2007Ralphie Aversa has done a little bit of everything in this business. His voice has been on radio stations in Syracuse, Scranton, Providence, and New York. He's warmed up the crowd at the Billboard Music Awards, and you'll now see him hosting USA Today's Entertain This.An avid Yankees fan from Niagara Falls, Ralphie was first advised by broadcaster Michael Kay to look at Syracuse. Fun fact: he toured the campus the day of the National Championship game against Kansas in 2003.Before he set foot on campus, an internship at Kiss FM (WKSE) in Buffalo got...
2023-07-0347 min
WJPZ at 50Beth (Russell) Gorab, Class of 1993Beth (Russell) Gorab from the Class of 1993 was a key part of the leadership team that helped Z89 make huge waves in the Syracuse market during the "flamethrower era." She joins us today to talk about her time at WJPZ and her career since.Believe it or not, she almost didn't go to SU, she had her heart set on another school, as she explains. And it wasn't until sophomore year at Syracuse that she found the radio station,. She was working diligently at UUTV and seeing how much fun they were having across the hall! Soon she...
2023-06-2628 min
The ROCC PodEd Nahhat and The Return of Shakespeare Royal OakIn 2001, Ed Nahhat had the idea to bring William Shakespeare's classic stories to Royal Oak. It began a tradition that has survived everything from 9/11 to a global pandemic. Ed joins us today to talk about how it started, as well as this year's plays and programs.This year's "preseason" event will be called "A Labor of Love," at the Royal Oak Farmers Market on June 29th. It's a "meet the cast event" where even small donations can get you in to this "preseason cast party." The name is a takeoff on "Love's Labor Lost," the play the group...
2023-06-2216 min
WJPZ at 50A Friday Night Party Reunion 20 Years in the MakingThe Friday Night Party was a long time staple of WJPZ, allowing mixers to come in and strut their stuff. Today we revisit the 1999-2001 version of the show with three guests who've gone on to very successful careers in the music world. From the Class of 2001, we have Mike Kruz, aka DJ Komar, as well as Adrian Arenas, DJ Double A. They're joined by Michael Eisner, aka DJ Splyce, from the Class of 2003.Hailing from Binghamton, New York City, and Los Angeles, respectively, each of our three guests talks about ending up at Syracuse. For Komar and...
2023-06-191h 03
WJPZ at 50From WJPZ to Rihanna, Fall Out Boy and Lizzo - Adam Eisenberg '95We've had podcast guests in the radio, news, and sports arenas, but today's episode features an alumnus who has spent most of his career working with artists in the record label world. Adam Eisenberg always knew he had a passion for music. And when he came to WJPZ his junior year, he quickly became friends with Dion Summers, Kafele Khalfani, Marvin Nugent, and so many of the great class of 1995.He was heavily involved in the radio station, both on air and as assistant program director.Following graduation, Rocco Macri helped him get in the door at Hot...
2023-06-1232 min
The ROCC PodMonarch CoachingToday, we are joined by the women of Monarch Coaching, specialists in the space of transformational leadership. Taylor Miller and Erika Rivera start with their fascinating backstories. Taylor went from entry-level retail employee to store manager and leadership coach. Erika, a native of Colombia, lived in South Korea for several years before coming to the United States.The two quickly hit it off when working together in the corporate world here in Michigan. When Taylor asked Erika to help her start their own company, Erika says it was a "no brainer."We spend a lot of ti...
2023-06-0826 min
WJPZ at 50Beth (Berlin) Cohen and Jana Fiorello, Class of 2002Today's episode reunites three members of the WJPZ Class of 2002, as Jag is joined by Jana Fiorello and Beth (Berlin) Cohen. You'll hear themes of lifelong friendship here that are likely reflected in your own class.Beth originally showed up at Syracuse to audition for their musical theater program, but on her high school tour, she found herself talking to then-dean David Rubin at Newhouse about their Television-Radio-Film program. Jana, on the other hand, always loved radio and knew that's what she wanted to pursue at SU.Beth joined the station earlier than Jana, but b...
2023-06-0549 min
WJPZ at 50NPR National Correspondent Jennifer Ludden, Class of 1988Jennifer Ludden, Class of 1988, has had an incredible radio reporting career. And it all started at WJPZ. This Tennessee native was recruited by "dorm mom" Sue Mandel (now Weingarten) to come "get a tour" of the radio station. Next thing you know, Jennifer was doing news, as well as music and morning show shifts. After a summer working back home, she returned as a sophomore and quickly released that southern accent needed to go, particularly if she wanted to fulfill her dream of working in New York City, which she did after graduation. D...
2023-05-2927 min
WJPZ at 50Man vs Food, Downton Abbey, and AARP with Jeffy K, Class of 2006In our large group of friendly, outgoing people, Jeffy K is truly a standout. This 2006 alum sits down with us today to talk about his journey from Western Massachusetts to Syracuse, then his roles at The Travel Channel, PBS, and AARP. And you'll love how he and classmate T.J. Basalla still manage to endlessly needle each other, 17 years after graduating. Jeff actually planned on going to Boston University, until he saw the Syracuse campus and fell in love. And it was at an accepted students day in the Carrier Dome that he found out abou...
2023-05-2235 min
The ROCC PodJill Valuet of Radiant Paws Pet massageIf you haven't heard of dog or pet massage, you're not alone. Today's guest, Jill Valuet of Radiant Paws, hadn't heard of it either. But in 2018, she needed a career change. She looked inward to see what she was passionate about. The answer: dogs. She found a program in Toledo that she could get certified in dog massage, and Radian Paws was born. Today she explains what she does. Yes, dog massage is very different - requiring a lighter touch than humans. And of course, you have to earn their trust. So her mindset when she walks...
2023-05-1815 min
WJPZ at 50Melody and Baymes, Class of 2020Melody Emm and James "Baymes" Grundy are the most recent WJPZ couple in our history, and today we learn about their significant contributions to the radio station. Baymes, a New Jersey native, toured SU on the recommendation of his high school English teacher, and fell in love with the campus the moment he arrived. Melody has a unique origin story in the radio station's history. Her Mom, while in high school, was a frequent WJPZ contributor, though never in an official capacity. Folks like JD Redman and Mark Zimmerman would utilize her for bits and jing...
2023-05-1529 min
WJPZ at 50Hall of Famer Rusty Berrell, Class of 1986Hall of Famer Rob, aka Rusty the Bailiff, Berrell hopped in his truck to spend a few minutes with us today. Doing his research on the best communications schools in the country, this Fargo kid soon found himself at Syracuse, and then WJPZ just in time for the move to FM. During his time at the station, Rusty did a little bit of everything, as Chief Announcer and eventually station and general manager. There's now quite the Berrell family legacy at Syracuse. Not only did Rusty meet his wife Karen on campus...
2023-05-0819 min
The ROCC PodTiffany Wisnieski of Twiz CreativeTiffany Wisnieski of Twiz Creative joins Jon, Lisa, and Trish today to talk about marketing and branding - and how important it is for your business. Having graduated from the College for Creative Studies in advertising design, Tiffany has always been passionate about branding. She worked in several agencies, before deciding in 2020 to go out on her own and start Twiz Creative, which she did while going on a cross-country road trip with her dog, yes, in the middle of a pandemic. And while she can work from anywhere, she tells us what went into her...
2023-05-0418 min
WJPZ at 50Fantasy Guru Matthew Berry '92 - From WJPZ to Hollywood to ESPN and NBCToday's guest needs no introduction for the sports fans in our group. Matthew Berry, Class of 1992, is now a central part of NBC Sports NFL coverage, following a 15 year run at ESPN where he found a niche as the fantasy sports expert. But we start with Matthew's time in Syracuse. He was multi-platform before it was cool - writing a humor column for the Daily Orange, and working on a sitcom at UUTV before joining the Cray-Z Morning Crew at WJPZ. At Z89 he worked with Kendall B, Adam Shapiro, and Chris Lindsay. We go back...
2023-04-2443 min
The ROCC PodFrom South Africa to Michigan with Gordon MatthewsGordon Matthews of Schooley Mitchell came to this country from South Africa in his early 20's...and...well, never really left. Today you'll hear his story of coming to the United States, and his fascinating journey from Marco Island to Michigan. We'll also talk about Schooley Mitchell, which is a company that specializes in cost reduction for small and medium sized businesses. Where large businesses like hospitals will pay big money for a "consultant" to come in and cut costs, Schooley Mitchell has a different model. They work with all types of clients, and find ways...
2023-04-2019 min
WJPZ at 50Quick Announcements: Our Email List, Award Nomination, and Upcoming GuestsHey, it's Jag. Thanks as always for listening to the WJPZ at 50 podcast. Couple quick notes for you. As I mentioned, we are releasing new episodes every Monday. Hopefully by now you've subscribed in Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or your podcast app of choice. But if you'd like a quick email when we release new episodes, we can do that for you (and no, we won't spam you). Just sign up at JAGinDetroit.com/WJPZat50 - or just click the link in today's show notes. Quick shoutout to podcast guest Stacey Simms, who nominated us for a Quill...
2023-04-1402 min
The ROCC PodRoyal Oak Schools Super Intendent Mary Beth FitzpatrickToday, Lisa, Trish, and Jon sit down with Royal Oak Schools Superintendent Mary Beth Fitzpatrick for a wide-ranging conversation. Right now, the district is enrolling kindergarten students for the 2023-2024 school year. Trish asks about the district's developmental kindergarten program, providing an extra year of instruction for students before formal kindergarten. And Lisa asks about some of the adult programs the district offers, through the Churchill Community High School Program. This offers programs for adults who didn't finish high school, or for new Americans who may have held degrees in other countries but need to learn...
2023-04-0615 min
The ROCC PodEstate Attorney and Trombone Player Howard CollensToday's guest is Howard Collens from Galloway and Collens. The firm celebrates 20 years in business this year, and Howard starts the conversation by demystifying estate planning. We talk about the differences between wills and trusts, and who needs which. We also talk about why people want to avoid probate for their estates upon their death. But future planning is about more than just your death. What if you were to become incapacitated? We cover medical and financial powers of attorney, and how planning can be your best defense against life's unpredictabilties. The wo...
2023-03-2324 min
The ROCC PodRich Lockwood, Motor City Gas DistilleryToday, Rich Lockwood of Motor City Gas joins the show. Following a career in marketing and advertising, Rich needed a change. In 2015 he turned his hobby of home brewing and turned it in to a business. He wanted a hometown feel, and Motor City Gas came to downtown Royal Oak. The early days were lean, no cash register (just a sock drawer) and only one whiskey available. Now, Motor City Gas has flights, craft cocktails, and was named one of the nation's 10 best whiskey bars by Yelp. And their limited edition bourbon, "Bumper Bender," made from Me...
2023-03-0920 min
The ROCC PodInside "Network First"Today we get a look inside our newly rebranded Wednesday morning group, Network First. This meeting is designed to be the antithesis of those structured networking groups. There's no attendance requirement. There's no need to find substitutes. There's no sign in sheet or tracking of one-on-one meetings. Come when you can, and get to know the people in the group. The two Chamber members who run Network First join us today - Jill Plamper of Distinctive Framing and Michelle Rafalski from Gleba and Associates. The group meets at the Royal Oak Chamber, on the second and f...
2023-02-2318 min
The ROCC PodAnton Babushkin of Start My WellnessFortunately, the world of mental health care is becoming less taboo. However, its till remains extremely difficult to navigate in our current health care system. Our guest today is Anton Babushkin, founder and CEO of Start My Wellness, a company designed to help simplify the mental health care process.Start My Wellness offers resources for clients, no matter where they are in their mental health journey. Some may know what kind of service they need - others may be starting from the very beginning and still figuring it out.On the provider side, Start My Wel...
2023-02-0917 min
The ROCC PodJourney Property Inspections' Emily Burnett and Anton BrittingIn this wild real estate market, many home buyers are waiving property inspections in order to get the house they want. We can pretty much guarantee you won't do that after listening to today's episode.Emily Burnett will soon take over her family's business, Journey Property Inspections. She joins us today with her fiancé, Anton Britting.We start with the basics - what's involved with a home inspection and why do you need one? As Lisa points out, many buyers spend 10 or 20 minutes in a home before writing an offer. It's crucial to take a deep d...
2023-01-2623 min
The ROCC PodMichael Gordon of MGA ArchitectsMichael Gordon has the job he's wanted since he was 2 years old -architect. Today we learn about his experience at MGA Architects and with the Royal Oak Chamber.He started his own firm over 30 years ago, almost by accident. His prior boss asked him to design a home, and soon he had carved out a niche for himself. Now he does everything from high-end residential to multi-family homes, but also working in commercial, new hospitality, and retail.Michael and his firm try to stay nimble. with all the ebbs and flows of the housing market, he...
2023-01-1219 min
The ROCC PodRegina Leutzinger of Habatat DetroitToday, we learn about, quite literally, a hidden gem in Royal Oak. Habatat Detroit is the country's oldest art gallery dedicated exclusively to glass work. And their pieces are stunning.Our guest today is art consultant Regina Loutzinger. She tells us how she came to join the gallery, and how it married her passion for art with her sales background.We talk about several of the featured artists at the galleries, and the background for their work. Regina talks about how folks, when they come to the gallery are blown away (pun intended) by the piec...
2022-12-2017 min
The ROCC PodDan Fischer of Citizens State BankToday, Lisa and Jon are joined by Dan Fischer, the President and CEO of Citizens State Bank on Woodward Avenue. Dan came to the bank in September of 2020 after an illustrious career with financial institutions of all different sizes. However, he now prefers to be at a smaller bank, where he can build relationships with small business owners and other members of the Greater Royal Oak Community. Their business comes from referrals, and they want to get to know their customers and their businesses.If you come in for a loan, Dan doesn't like bureaucracy. Usually you can...
2022-12-0621 min
The ROCC PodJeff Kong of Tri-CoveryToday we welcome Jeff Kong of Tri-Covery Massage and Flexibility. They started in Novi but have recently expanded to Royal Oak, offering a number of services and therapies.Tri-Covery expanded right at the beginning of COVID, and after the initial shut down, Jeff talks about working through the pandemic. What they do isn't about luxury and massage, they are about recovery. When the mind wants to do something and the body can't, that's when they get to work. Tri-Covery represents three methods of recovery: massage, flexibility, and exercise. Jeff breaks each of these areas down.We s...
2022-11-0828 min
The ROCC PodTrish Carruth: Your Personal JewelerToday we again turn the microphone on one of our co-hosts, Trish Carruth from Your Personal Jeweler. Trish frequently mentions that she's a third generation jeweler, but her path to this field may surprise you. She specializes in custom engagement rings and wedding bands, combining her love of jewelry with the latent wedding planner in her.She explains her design process to us, and how she uses Computer Aided Design, or CAD, to generate an image of her custom creations for clients. She then has two 3D printers to create a wax mold and make sur...
2022-10-2519 min
The ROCC PodThe New Owners of Ray's Ice CreamJason and Lindsey Eddleston are the new owners of a Royal Oak institution, Ray's Ice Cream. And after six decades and three generations of ownership, the Stevens family weren't going to sell their family business to just anyway.With Jason's operations background, and Lindsey's sales experience (she's a commercial realtor in her day job), there's now a new local family at the helm of Ray's. Today, Jason and Lindsey explain how they're modernizing the business while still keeping it true to its roots. They've upped their social media game, established relationships with grocery and restaurant part...
2022-10-1126 min
That's BusinessFrom On Air to Online with Jon GayJon is a Graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University. He worked in radio in Burlington Vermont, Detroit (Channel 955), New Orleans, then back to Detroit (98.7 Amp Radio). After being laid off from Amp Radio he tried to reinvent himself by looking for marketing and social media jobs but never quite found the right fit. After learning about podcasting and with the guidance of his wife he started JAG in Detroit Podcasts in 2018 – he was terrified to be a business owner but has never been happier.In this episode, he shares wha...
2022-08-1645 min
The ROCC PodRoyal Oak Leprechauns' Mark SackettThe Royal Oak Leprechauns are back! Today, Jon, Lisa, and Andrea are joined by their GM, Mark Sackett, to talk all things Leprechauns baseball.Mark tells us about joining the Great Lakes Collegiate League and moving the team from Adrian, Michigan, to Royal Oak - as wwell as the tremendous support they've received. That's come not just from community leaders and citizens, but one of his former players - current New York Yankee DJ LeMahieu.The field, at the "Lucky Corner" of 13 Mile and Woodward, has undergone some drastic improvements, from the turf field, to th...
2022-06-1619 min
The ROCC PodLaura Rizzo of Luv All CoachingLaura Rizzo, a former teacher and tennis coach, is now the owner of Luv All Coaching, where she offers professional coaching to everyone from divorcees to corporations.You may see many people call themselves a "coach," but Laura spent the time and effort to get the professional certifications in the field. She explains what went into that.She's also drawn on her experience of going through two divorces to coach divorcees as they go through that very difficult process. Research is constantly evolving about our brains and how they can physiologically affect our bo...
2022-06-0222 min
The ROCC PodThe Great Escape Room - Kiman AgeeYou'll hear more laughs in this episode than any previous episode of the ROCC Pod. That's because our guest, Kiman Agee of The Great Escape Room, can really roll with the punches. He's an actor, and his ad-lib skills are unmatched.We start by asking him to explain the concept of an escape room. Then we get into the specific rooms he offers in Royal Oak. They include Poker Night at the President's Bunker as well as Infirmary: Surgical Crisis, and Moriarty's Game Room.What differentiates The Great Escape Room from its competition is the exp...
2022-05-1920 min
The ROCC PodJon Gay of JAG in Detroit PodcastsToday, we turn the tables on our co-host, Jon Gay of JAG in Detroit Podcasts, and put him in the hot seat. We talk about his radio-turned-podcasting career and get some insight into his personal backstory too!Jon left radio in 2017 after a 15-year career in the industry. While he saw radio on the decline, he saw podcasting blowing up. So he started JAG in Detroit Podcasts, creating broadcast-quality podcasts for businesses and non-profits, in 2018.We talk about what a podcast is -and isn't - and some stats showing how big the industry has become.
2022-05-0429 min
The ROCC PodJD Lindeberg of RRS and Nextcycle MichiganJD Lindeberg is an expert on recycling and the circular economy. He's been involved with these ideas since the late 1980's through both Resource Recycling Systems (RRS) and NextCycle Michigan. JD explains the circular economy concept and how it's going to affect Michigan going forward. In fact, the area could come within 5-10% of the economic contribution that tourism brings to our state!Recently, JD was part of the innovation challenge, hosted by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. In it, entrepreneurs pitched their ideas for contributions to the circular economy. JD te...
2022-04-2122 min
The ROCC PodJill Berti of Workery Consulting on HR in 2022The world has been turned on its ear in the last two years. And that's certainly true in the world of human resources. Today's guest, Jill Berti, started Workery Consulting during the pandemic. She provides outsourced HR solutions to small businesses in an ever-changing human resources landscape.Jill explains why company culture is so important. It's not something you simply dictate It starts with your very first hire. Also, are you hiring employees or contractors? There are very specific legal rules around this, and you don't want to get in trouble with the IRS!The averag...
2022-04-0726 min
The Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesI'm a Radio DJ Again...Sort OfI've decided to try being a music radio DJ again - except in the podcast world.I read about Amazon's new "Amp" project that lets you create audio shows with music from Amazon's library. But when I tried it, I couldn't play music until I had live viewers/listeners. Not an easy ask for a program that's still in beta.Then I remembered that Anchor allows you to create shows using Spotify's music library. This is content that's available on demand as a podcast. So I decided to create the Jag Throwback Show, telling stories from...
2022-03-3004 min
The ROCC PodThe Michigan World War II Legacy MemorialThe Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial is actually the official state memorial, and it will live right here in Royal Oak, in Memorial Park. Groundbreaking is scheduled for April 7th.Today, we are joined by Judy Maten from the project. She explains how the idea was born out of the Michigan Honor Flight, used to bring World War II survivors to the national memorial in Washington, D.C. Fun fact: Former Royal Oak Chamber President Michael Gordon created the original design for this state-of-the-art, interactive memorial.The exhibit will be interactive for vis...
2022-03-1723 min
The ROCC PodTodd Fenton, Deputy City Manager of Royal OakThe Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce has a great relationship with the city itself, and a big part of that is Todd Fenton, Deputy City Manager of Royal Oak. Todd is our guest today.We start by exploring looking at the ways the Chamber and the City really help each other serve the residents and businesses of our community. Todd sees the Chamber as a huge asset. Next, we start talking about the city itself.Todd explains what his role is on the Planning Commission, and how they aim to bring businesses to Royal Oak as...
2022-03-0328 min
The ROCC PodLisa Bibbee on the 2022 Real Estate MarketWe've had some great guests so far on the ROCC Pod, but some of you have asked to know more about our 4 co-hosts. Today, we put Lisa Bibbee of Keller Williams Advantage in the hot seat, and pick her brain about the real estate market in 2022.First, Lisa explains why real estate is such a hyper-local business and explains what the numbers have looked like specifcally in Royal Oak. And more generally speaking, buyers who weren't able to get new homes in 2021 may be making a move to do so in 2022.Factors that go into ho...
2022-02-1726 min
The Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesShould My podcast Have A QR Code?Do I need a QR Code for my podcast? Yes, it's a great idea to promote your show.For example, did you see the "bouncing QR code" commercial during the Super Bowl? It was for Coinbase, the Cryptocurrency exchange. The ad was a huge success - in fact, the website crashed when I tried to sign up.The pandemic has resurrected QR codes, which were dead before 2019. Now it's how you read a restaurant menu, it's how I host bar trivia, and there are a number of other applications. Today, I explain how to set one u...
2022-02-1503 min
The ROCC PodMichael Pesendorfer - M3 Investment ServicesSix and a half years ago, Michael Pesendorfer brought his 37 years of investment experience, and his team at M3 Investment Services to Royal Oak. He says he's finally found a home here - both personally and professionally. In fact, when we asked him where he likes to eat, he had a hard time choosing!Michael started out of college working for a large investment firm, but learned that was not the best forum for him to provide the care and attention he felt his clients deserve. We asked him about his process, the pride he takes growing the...
2022-02-0332 min
The ROCC PodJeff Selik of ERSI Water and FireNote: In the time between when we recorded this interview with Jeff and when we published the episode, Jeff left ERSI for another opportunity. We have published this episode with his permission to explain the work that ERSI does.Jeff Selik from Emergency Response Services Inc (ERSI), covering southeast Michigan to talk about the havoc that Michigan can wreak on homes - from water and fire damage to ice dams, downed trees, lost power, and more.Jeff tells us about some really important do's (such as a monitoring system for your sump), and don'ts (like w...
2022-01-2027 min
The ROCC PodPeter Boyse of Boyse CPAToday's guest is Peter Boyse of Boyse CPA. With the new year here, there are many things you need to know about filing your 2021 taxes, so you don't leave any money on the table. Peter Boyse of Boyse CPA joins us to explain, in laymen's terms, what all business owners need to know. We coverGoal SettingEmployee Retention Tax CreditThe Differences between a CPA, and accountant, and a tax preparerWhat to look for when choosing any of the aboveCOVID provisions for 2021 tax returnsStimulus PaymentsThe Child Tax Credit - and why it could be the difference between getting the ref...
2022-01-0629 min
The ROCC PodPatt Trama of Patt's Word ArtEver since she was a little girl, Patt Trama has always been interested in writing. She's won multiple awards for her work across many different genres. Today, she sits down with Jon, Lisa, Trish, and Andrea to reflect on her journey.Patt believes if a picture is worth a thousand words, you can take those thousand words and create a picture with them. We talk about her writing style, her process, and how she's had to adapt her approach over the decades. She's worked with the University of Windsor and Wayne State University. And of course she's been...
2021-12-1620 min
The ROCC PodKathleen Novetsky from AAA Talks No-Fault Changes and MoreToday's episode is a bit longer than usual, because there's a lot of important information in it. Royal Oak Chamber member Kathleen Novetsky of AAA Insurance walks us through the recent changes to Michigan's No Fault Auto Insurance Laws, and what ramifications and choices now exist for you.Kathleen also talks with Jon, Andrea, Lisa, and Trish about what she recommends for auto and homeowners coverage, when to make a claim, when not to make a claim, and what other insurance coverages she recommends.Yes, your driving record can have a big effect on your i...
2021-12-0138 min
The Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesDo Podcast Ratings and Reviews MatterLink to this episode:https://jagindetroit.com/ratingsandreviewsIt seems almost every podcast you listen to - the host asks you at the beginning - or end - or both - to rate and review the show. But do ratings and reviews actually matter?Before COVID, my wife and I really got into cruising. Rather than pay extra for excursions through the cruise line, she'd find the local businesses on trip advisor and look at the reviews. Same is true for restaurants. Whether we were local or travelling, Yelp became a trusted source. Heck, even Amazo...
2021-11-2302 min
The ROCC PodKen Aubuchon of Namaste YogaKen Aubuchon purchased the Namaste Yoga studio in Royal Oak right at the beginning of the pandemic. While adapting to this new world was a new experience for him, the studio and yoga itself were not. The previous owners of the oldest yoga studio in our community were mentors to him, and today, Ken walks us through the world of yoga. He truly believes "you are your own guru."Yoga is available for beginners as well as more seasoned yogis, and can offer help with everything from injury recovery, overall relaxation, and even prenatal care (as Trish can...
2021-11-1824 min
The ROCC PodMichelle Armstrong of TAG MultimediaMichelle Armstrong of TAG Multimedia is at the forefront of internet technology - and sees where the digital landscape is going next.In today's episode, Michelle explains how TAG creates digital versions of small businesses and their owners. This allows your potential customers to interact with you online. Not only does it free you up to run your business, but it provides an additional layer of safety for those who are still wary of COVID-19.Michelle explains the differences between this "augmented reality" and virtual reality technologies, and the fact that we are used to in...
2021-11-0427 min
The ROCC PodMichele Prudhome of the Royal Oak SymphonyMichele Prudhome is the President and principal percussionist of the Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra. She sat down with us to talk about the symphony, its background, and her own musical background.We talk about what you can expect at a concert, how that's changed over the years, and plans for their big holiday show coming up in December.Resources:Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra Website: http://royaloakorchestra.org/Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra Phone Number: 248-549-0262Jon Gay from JAG in Detroit Podcasts - http://www.jagindetroit.com/T...
2021-10-2119 min
The ROCC PodJustine Bennett of Oliver's FoundationJustine Bennett cares about animals and the environment. With a background in nutrition and food science, she used spent grain from her fiancé's home brewing to create treats for her dog, Oliver. Soon, she wasn't just making Oliver's Beer Biscuits. She started Oliver's Foundation to help end pet homelessness.Justine joins us today to talk about the many groups she works with to help provide better lives for pets - and their people. We talk about COVID's influence on our four-legged friends, and what challenges the pandemic created -and exacerbated. There's also outreach for underserved communities that...
2021-10-0715 min
The ROCC PodJill Plamper of Distinctive FramingHow does an engineer-by-trade end up running a successful framing shop out of her home in Huntington Woods? We find out today on the ROCC Pod, with guest Jill Plamper of Distinctive Framing.Jill tells us about the flexibility her business allows for in scheduling clients, and understanding that if a client wants something framed, it has significant value to them. We talk about the process of client concept to finished product, and the various steps along the way. There are differences in wood, French lining, shadow boxes, museum glass, and more.With the holidays app...
2021-09-1620 min
The Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesHow Ted Lasso Can Help Your PodcastBook a podcast discovery call with Jag here: https://jagindetroit.com/calendarAfter countless recommendations, I subscribed to Apple TV and started watching Ted Lasso.I'm just into Season 2 of Ted Lasso, and I figured out why it's so popular. In a world of political divisiveness, climate disasters, and general ugliness, Ted Lasso is a show of, as my friend put it, relentless positivity. Now I'm not saying your podcast needs to be all sunshine, rainbow, and homemade biscuits, but Ted Lasso is a runaway hit because it offers something unique. And if you want you...
2021-09-0803 min
The ROCC PodShelly Kemp, Executive Director of the Royal Oak ChamberWe figured that after 13 great Royal Oak Chamber guests, we should take an episode to go straight to the source - the Chamber itself. Executive Director Shelly Kemp joins us today.We hear about Shelly's background - what made her unique in Key West, and how an earthquake brought her home from California.We also learn about the Chamber, its wonderful staff, and why it's sometimes considered the "sherpa" of Royal Oak - going above and beyond for residents.Shelly walks us through the different networking groups within the Chamber, including the Business W...
2021-09-0232 minThe Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesAre Show Notes Important?Website Link: https://jagindetroit.com/shownotesAre Show Notes Important? YES! Your show notes are important to the success of your podcast.Why Show Notes Are Important:Google Search is still one of the top ways people find podcasts. And, at least for now, Google can't search audio - it can only search text. So if you write show notes with SEO (Search Engine Optimization) in mind, you can get help your ranking in Google Search. Think about your title, and how that relates to questions, ideas, or guests that your potential audience is G...
2021-09-0102 min
The ROCC PodStagecrafters' Erin McKayAfter losing their 2020-2021 season to the pandemic, Stagecrafters is returning to Royal Oak and about to start this year's schedule. Today, we are joined by marketing manager Erin McKay.After learning about Erin's background, we jump into the 2021 schedule, which opens with "Don't Drink The Water" September 17th. We also discuss the season's other shows, including Cinderella, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Nine to Five.Not only do the amazing volunteers at Stagecrafters put on high quality entertainment, they are also heavily involved with local businesses and nonprofit organizations - we learn more about th...
2021-08-1924 min
The ROCC PodKurt Pfister of Kurt's Kustom PromotionsKurt Pfister has quite a life story, spanning a radius of 5,000 miles. He was born in Miami, moved to Detroit as a kid, and left to go to school at the University of Hawaii. Kurt tells us how a hobby of creating T-shirts became his full time career, how he kept white t-shirts white while living with college students, and why on Earth he left Hawaii weather for Michigan's.Once he came back to Michigan, Kurt created shirts and more for some very profile entities, including Bob Seger, the Red Wings in their glory days, and...
2021-08-0528 min
The ROCC PodLeukemia and Lymphoma Society's Anne Bradley on Light The NightThe Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Light The Night is back in person this year! Anne Bradley of LLS joins us today to talk about the many ways to get involved. The event will be September 30th in Hart Plaza (with a virtual component for those who are more comfortable). Anne walks us through the return of this amazing event.All of us know someone touched by cancer. Thanks to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's work, blood cancer survival rates have gone from 3% in the 1960's to between 80 and 90 percent today. Also, LLS has been involved in funding 40% of d...
2021-07-2220 min
The ROCC PodAngela Buccellato - The Resume RescueWith so much change and upheaval in the workforce since the start of the pandemic, we needed to turn to an expert. Today we welcome Angela Buccellato of the Resume Rescue to cover all aspects of job seeking!Angela says when you're job hunting, to avoid the "spray and pray" approach. And she explains how to be more targeted with your search. Part of this is networking - LinkedIn, alumni networks, you name it.We then had to ask her a follow up question - namely, when do you follow up after a job interview? T...
2021-07-0834 min
The ROCC PodMatt Lifter of Motor City Auto SpaMatt Lifter has been working with cars ever since doing detailing work in high school. He actually had to tow a customer's vehicle just prior to our scheduled interview, so he joined us from the road.Matt takes us through his journey from the music business back to cars, his founding of Motor City Auto Spa, and some of the more exotic vehicles he's seen, worked on, and even owned!We cover everything from auto detailing, how to battle the damage done by Michigan winters, the details of window tinting, exotic paint schemes, and of c...
2021-06-2422 min
The ROCC PodMike Twydell - TwyFit Personal FitnessAs we hit the middle of June, Mike Twydell of TwyFit Personal Fitness is our guest today on the ROCC Pod.Mike's got a fascinating story, going from an out-of-shape smoker in college to participating in professional bodybuilding competitions. He tells us how he made that change, and how he eventually found his calling in the field of personal training.Mike knows that personal training is not something that many folks can afford, so he started his Girls That Curl program - where small groups split the cost of training sessions. Mike and hi...
2021-06-1019 min
The ROCC PodDenise Brooks-Williams, CEO of Henry Ford Health's North MarketToday, we are thrilled to have Denise Brooks-Williams, CEO of Henry Ford Health System's North Market. This fall, Henry Ford will be opening a new state-of-the-art medical center just south of 11 Mile and east of Main Street.Denise walks us through what services will be available at the new medical center, including primary care, specialty services, 2 ORs, several procedure rooms, and more. In the previous facility, most referrals were sent off site. Some of these services will now be in house.Henry Ford Health System was also instrumental in creating a green space outside the fa...
2021-05-2718 minThe Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesDon't Be A JerkFor this week's advice, I'm shipping up to my home town of Boston, Massachusetts. Matt Siegel, aka Matty In the Morning, has been the morning show host at Kiss 108 since January 1981. He's literally been doing the show since I was ONE MONTH old. Generations of Bostonians grew up with him and love him. Many folks have aged out of pop radio but still listen to him - he pulls in ratings and revenue like crazy. Full disclosure he's never been my cup of tea, but I know many folks that have enjoyed his sarcasm and snark for decades.La...
2021-05-2706 min
The ROCC PodMike Piskie of Mr. Tech MedicIf there's a computer or tech problem, chances are Mike Piskie of Mr. Tech Medic has seen it before. He joins us today for a conversation that ranges from computers to camping, and everything in between.Mike shares his passion for creativity in web design, and how it balances the analytical part of being an IT specialist. And you know we had to ask him about some of the wackier tech problems he's run into, as well as the patience required.We also delve into some tech questions from our hosts, and best practices to st...
2021-05-1331 min
The ROCC PodDavaughnu Banks of Envision Brand MarketingDavaughnu Banks has been in the marketing world for 20 years. After time at Eastern Michigan University and Michigan State, this native Canadian worked in the corporate sector, He spent time in automotive but also worked for large clients like Apple.Davaughnu's passion for marketing eventually led him to create his own firm, Envision Brand Marketing, where he developed his three-pronged approach of Dream, Purpose, Action. He leverages his experience with large brands to help small and medium sized businesses formulate and execute marketing plans.As you'll hear, however, our conversation wasn't just about work. Davaughnu tel...
2021-04-2922 min
The ROCC PodLeah Diederichs of the American Lung AssociationToday, Jon, Lisa, Andrea, and Trish are joined by Leah Diderichs of the American Lung Association - a group that, as you may imagine, has had a very busy year.The American Lung Association's mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. There are many ways they do this - and one is coming up May 23rd- the Fight for Air Climb. Leah walks us through the event's history, and how, during the pandemic, they've moved the event from downtown skyscrapers to Comerica Park. She also explains how to get involved - eit...
2021-04-1520 minThe Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesThe Death of Music RadioWelcome in, I'm Jon Gay. As you hear in my intro, I'm a radio guy turned podcaster. When in radio, I rolled eyes at those "bitter old radio guys" who said "back in my day." This is not me being bitter about being out of radio. Professionally, I'm really happy. But what upsets me is what's happened to an industry that I loved. Radio has been around for over 100 years, and traditionally, rumors of its demise have been greatly exaggerated. But there's been a perfect storm of threats to music radio over the last 25 years. Music a...
2021-04-0212 min
The ROCC PodMichelle O'Connor Teklinski of Judson CenterToday, we find ourselves turning the calendar from National Disabilities Awareness Month (March) to Autism Awareness Month (April). Our team thought it would be the perfect time to meet Michelle O'Connor Teklinski, who has just joined the Judson Center.Michelle tells us how the pandemic brought her home to Metro Detroit and the perfect opportunity at Judson Center. Then, we get into a discussion about autism.Michelle walks us through the diagnostic process, how it works, and what's next for a child who is diagnosed. We cover available resources all the way up through employment opp...
2021-04-0130 min
The ROCC PodNick Moritz of Toad OpenerNick Moritz was actually living in China when COVID-19 started. He quickly came home to Michigan, and of course the pandemic followed. While overseas, he saw expensive "foot door openers" that had to be drilled into expensive industrial doors.Nick figured he could create a similar product here, but using adhesives instead of expensive drilling. He soon teamed up with 3D printing expert Cliff Wells, who had also returned home from China. Nick takes us through the journey of this new and innovative company, working with 3M, and eventually developing a customizable product that prevents us from havin...
2021-03-1814 minThe Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices2021 Podcasting NumbersApple is changing its podcast phrasing from Subscribe to Follow. - Tom Webster of Edison Research says 47% of non-podcast listeners think it costs money to subscribe. It's a barrier to entry. So follow, like Twitter or other social media, is a better word. I've said "subscribe for free" in many of my podcasts, but I think follow is better going forward.If you're watching this on video, I bought a new webcam- the Logitech Brio. It's got multiple angles and zooms, with great definition. If you want to do video professionally, that's the one to get. I still...
2021-03-1204 min
The ROCC PodJill Gleba - Gleba and AssociatesIn our first episode our hosts - Jon Gay, Lisa Bibbee, Trish Carruth, and Andrea Arndt - are joined by Jill Gleba, wealth advisor Gleba and Associates - they make wealth simple.Jill really cares about the psychology of investing - and why we do the things we do. We start the podcast with a question from Jill - why is money important to you?In addition, we cover what we learned -and didn't learn - about money as we grew up, and how those experiences inform us today.We also ask Jill ab...
2021-03-0420 minThe ROCC PodTrailerWelcome to the ROCC Pod - a chance for members of the Royal Oak (Michigan) Chamber of Commerce to get to know one another on a personal basis. In our trailer, meet our cohosts:Jon Gay from JAG in Detroit Podcasts - http://www.jagindetroit.com/Trish Carruth from The Personal Jeweler - https://www.thepersonaljeweler.com/Lisa Bibbee from Keller Williams - http://soldbylisab.com/Andrea Arndt of Dickinson Wright - https://www.dickinson-wright.com/Now that you've met our hosts, we are excited to introduce you to m...
2021-01-2902 minThe Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesMake Time For The Hard ThingsMy tip this week - now, more than ever, force yourself to do the hard things. For me, it's working on my business. The only way I'm going to do it, is to block some time, sit down, and do it. What does that mean for you?Riverside.FM has officially launched, as a remote video recording platform. Plans go from $20 to $50 a month, depending on if you want video and how much. I haven't tried it yet - but it's getting good reviews, including from Hillary Clinton.https://techcrunch.com/2020/11/09/rverside-fm/?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medi...
2020-11-1305 minThe Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesPodcast Movement Week 1For years, I've been singing the praises of Podcast Movement - the convention that got me into this space full time. This year, as with all other things, they've gone virtual. And I really like the format - the seminars and panels were Tuesday/Thursday this week and next. Staggering them out allows me to run my business during the off days, and more importantly, avoids the dreaded "Brady Bunch Square Zoom Fatigue." I watch what I can live. When I hit my saturation point, I can go back and watch recordings for an hour or two on the off d...
2020-10-2306 minThe Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesLoudness And Volume MatterThis week's tip is to make sure your volume is consistent - throughout and between your episodes. I start by explaining why. Here's an explanation of LUFS. https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/what-is-lufs-and-why-should-i-care/Podcasting is Pandemic Proof, and Spotify is closing the gap with Apple, via Westwood One and PBJ: https://podcastbusinessjournal.com/westwood-reveals-more-great-news-for-podcasting/Speaking of Spotify, they believe podcast listening doesn't take away from music listening, since they have access to data on both: https://research.atspotify.com/do-podcasts-and-music-compete-with-one-another-understanding-music-and-podcast-listening-habits-do-podcasts-and-music-compete-with-one-another-understanding-music-and-podcast-listening-habits/?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2020-09-14An...
2020-09-1804 minThe Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesPatience and GraceMy tip of the week: As we all navigate new technologies, be patient with people. It's served me well with clients, and I really appreciated being on the other side of it when hosting trivia last week.Forget the inverted pyramid, try the inverted trapezoid (via NPR): https://training.npr.org/2020/08/20/for-digital-flatten-the-pyramid-and-embrace-the-trapezoid/How much has the pandemic changed listening? Well, in some ways yes, others no. Great insight as always from Edison Research and Tom Webster https://www.edisonresearch.com/listening-during-quarantine-a-share-of-ear-report/?Spotify lists their Michelle Obama podcast as tops in the world, and th...
2020-09-0404 min
The Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesStacey Simms on Making Money PodcastingStacey Simms is all about connections and community. We met through the alumni association of our college radio station, and since her son's diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes, she has formed an incredible community of patients and caregivers around this disease. This includes her podcast, Diabetes Connections, and her book The World's Worst Diabetes Mom.We spend a couple minutes on diabetes itself, including Stacey explaining some common misconceptions about the disease.Her podcast has connected her with everyone from diabetic celebrities to major drug companies, and she tells a great story of asking the head...
2020-07-2839 minThe Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesTimes Buys Serial, PM20 Finally CancelledMy piece of advice this week - do not use copyrighted music in your podcast. In a recent Facebook post in a Podcast Movement Group, Todd Cochrane of Blubrry posted the following on Thursday in the Podcast Movement Facebook group:At Blubrry Podcasting we have seen more RIAA takedown notices over the past week than we have seen in the past 2 years combined. Music owners are waking up to the fact that unscrupulous podcasters have been putting full tracks of music in there shows as if they where a radio station. Some of the takedowns are against i...
2020-07-2404 minThe Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesWhy Your Podcast Is a RacecarBen Hamilton, one of my early mentors in radio, taught me that doing a show is like driving a racecar. Do all your work in the pit. Once the race starts, all you have to do is drive.Youtube listening is down, though Youtube Music will replace Google Play Music to compete with Spotify: https://www.edisonresearch.com/youtube-listening-decreases-in-2020/?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2020-07-10Podthon 20 is this weekend, a virtual summit for podcasters: https://podthon.com/IAB: Podcast advertising revenue up to a surprising $700m i...
2020-07-1705 min
The Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesPodcast Editor In Chief Steve StewartSteve Stewart runs the "Podcast Editors Club" Facebook group, with over 5,000 members. Steve joins me today to talk about how he got into podcast editing, and finding a niche in the financial sector, turning podcasting into a full time gig in just six months.I asked him to provide advice for novice podcast editors as well as more experienced ones, and some common themes emerged.We also talked about knowing your worth and not being afraid to charge accordingly, provided you super-serve your clients.Steve talked about his partnership with Mark D...
2020-06-2330 min
The Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesMistress Carrie on WAAF, being embedded with troops, and moving her brand to podcastingFor decades, Mistress Carrie entertained - and bonded with - the masses on legendary Boston rock station WAAF. Earlier this year, the station was sold, ending its 50 year run on the air. Carrie takes us behind the scenes of WAAF - the planned relaunch that never happened - and her journey leveraging her iconic brand as the "Baddest Bitch in Boston" to pivot to podcasting.We talk about the advent of radio's "Portable People Meter" and how it skewed ratings away from rock stations, moving eventually to the final days of WAAF. Carrie talks about how grateful sh...
2020-06-161h 00
The Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesMelissa's Journey to 400 Thousand DownloadsRegistered Dietitian Melissa Joy Dobbins is The Guilt Free RD and her podcast Sound Bites just went over 400,000 total downloads. Today, she explains how she started, how she got there, and the conventional podcast wisdom she took -and ignored.Much of her background is in traditional media, including television experience in her home market of Chicago. As she delved deeper into podcasting, she realized that while she could rely on some of her media instincts, but had to revamp her style in other areas.We cover a number of podcast topics including:Interview Prep (incl...
2020-06-0934 min
The Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesJohnny Peterson - Straight Up PodcastsI first met Johnny Peterson from Straight Up Podcasts at Podcast Movement in Orlando last summer - you know, in the old days when we could travel. Since then, we've both joined a podcast editors' discussion group, where we have a monthly conference call to share ideas. I called down to Fort Worth, Texas, to learn more about Johnny's podcast and business journey.In this episode we cover:How a few fortuitous moments at TCU led Johnny to podcastingThe importance of your recording environmentJohnny's $700 boo-booMy epic fail attempting to interview Ryan SeacrestParticulars of editing a good po...
2020-06-0240 minThe Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesPodcast Listening Rebounds, Joe Rogan to Spotify, and Call Her Daddy DramaThree big stories in podcasting this week...The folks at Podtrac say that for the 4th and 5th weeks, podcast download and audience growth is up for the 4th and 5th straight weeks, respectively. This seems to be driven by both folks settling in to the (overused cliche alert) "New Normal" but also some states opening back up and commuting on the rise. https://analytics.podtrac.com/blog/2020/5/18/weekly-podcast-data-amid-the-coronavirus-crisis-update-through-may-17-2020?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2020-05-19The biggest podcasting story this week, is Joe Rogan's new deal to g...
2020-05-2204 minThe Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesWhy Downloads Shouldn't Be Your PriorityI find myself often falling into that trap of judging myself on my download numbers, as most podcasters do, and I have to remind myself that downloads aren't the priority of my podcast. I had clear goals for Season 3 of The Jag Show, includingDoing interviews to expand my network in the podcasting spaceEstablishing myself as an authority and leader in podcastingGiving myself the reps of creating content so that I can continuously relate to the issues my clients have.I'm doing all of those things, and loving it. In...
2020-05-1505 min
The Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesFrom The Vault: How Don Found His Birth Family at Age 58Today, I'm going into the vault to bring you my first podcast interview - with former coworker Don Banks, of iHeartMedia in New Orleans. Don, through Ancestry DNA, found his birth family, at age 58. It's an amazing, touching, heartwarming story, and one we could use these days.From a podcast perspective, I think it's important to look back at your first episode. Most podcasters will hate what they hear. For me, I've definitely learned a lot since then. And while my production skills could have been better when I started, the content is worth it. It also helps...
2020-05-0543 minThe Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesIts Gonna Be MayMatty Staudt says your intro matters. And he's right.Which podcast advertisers are spending more in the age of Coronavirus? Magellan is out with a list of their Top 10, as published on Medium.5 - furniture, 4 online entertainment, 3 -hobbies and lifestyle, 2- home goods. 1- alcoholThis American Life is now on Spotify, and it's not alone. Spotify has joined Apple with having a million shows. 150,000 podcast uploads happened in March, up 69% month over month, according to the Swedish company.One more piece of Spotify news - their platform Anchor can now tu...
2020-05-0105 minThe Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesAdventures in Remote RecordingThere are now 1,000,000 podcasts in Apple.Rob Walch of Libsyn says desktop listening is up a point to 12% I've discovered in remote recording that Apple Airpods only sound good - when paired with an Apple device.Need to check your microphone quality? Try this website: Mic Check dot meMedium has a nice article on How to deal with a Lazy Podcast HostPodcast Movement has a good read on Staying SaneEdison Research and NPR Smart Audio report webinar Thurs 4/30 2pmI'm thrilled to ha...
2020-04-2404 min
The Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesCallin Baton Rouge - With Catherine OBrienCatherine O'Brien owns Branch Out Programs, an end-to-end podcasting production company out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We spoke about our shared experience of acclimating to the Pelican State, as well as her journey into podcast creation.Catherine has also started Red Stick Strong, a podcast showcasing local Baton Rouge businesses and how they are adjusting in an era of stay-at-home orders and social distancing. She spoke about the opportunity to give back to the community that has welcomed her in.For more, you can find Catherine on Twitter and Instagram. Red Stick Strong is on Ins...
2020-04-1422 min
The Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesMarketing and Monetizing Your Podcast with Matt CundillAfter many years as a radio personality and programmer in Canadian radio, Matt Cundill began consulting audio creators. This eventually led to a career in podcasting and more as part of The Sound Off media company. He also hosts the The Sound Off Podcast, "the podcast about broadcast" which is a must listen for any current or former broadcasters. And I don't just say that because I'm a former guest. I wanted to pick Matt's brain on all things podcasting, as he brings a data-driven programmer's approach to his clients. He started by taking us through his rad...
2020-04-0729 minThe Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesRemote Recording TipsSince the recommendations to limit non-essential travel and requests for social distancing, I have temporarily stopped recording on site with clients. And while I'd love to be in the same room with someone when I record a podcast, it's simply not feasible at this time. Today I want to provide some recommendations on equipment and strategy for recording a podcast remotely.Microphones (most expensive first):Electro Voice RE20 XLR MicShure SM7B XLR MicSamson Q2U XLR/USB MicATR 2100 XLR/USB MicAdapter:
2020-03-2505 minThe Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesWork Work Working From HomeToday, we open with Edison Research's Infinite Dial Survey, released yesterday, with big numbers for podcasting:212 million Americans (75%) are now familiar with the term “podcasting.”155 million (55%) have listened to a podcast.104 million (37%) are monthly podcast listeners.68 million (24%) are weekly podcast listeners.On average, weekly podcast listening is up to 6 hours, 39 minutes.Weekly podcast listeners consume, on average, 6 podcasts per week.Monthly podcast consumers have grown 16% year over year, cresting 100 million Americans for the first time.You can view the entire survey (with slides) HERE.Next, some stories of our first full week working from home - my w...
2020-03-2006 minThe Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesIs Coronavirus the big moment for podcasts?In the US, we've finally hit a tipping point with regard to Coronavirus concern. And among all the talk of staying home, avoiding large gathering, cancelled sporting events, and working remotely - could this be podcasting's watershed moment?Now, I don't want to seem insensitive to the millions that have been and will be affected by this global pandemic. However, the ability to record, fine tune, and publish valuable, timely information will be crucial in the weeks to come. If there were ever a time to get started, it's now.Resources:Samson Q2U m...
2020-03-1305 minThe Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best PracticesHow WJPZ Brought This Show BackOver the weekend, at a college reunion, my buddy Rob asked me when I was going to do another podcast. He was waiting!It was this encounter that reminded me I need to get back into doing my show. So in this trailer for season 3, I recap the conversation and give credit to where everything started - WJPZ Syracuse.Follow me on the social platform of your choice @JAGinDetroitEmail me: JAG@JAGinDetroit.comLearn about podcasting on my website: www.JAGinDetroit.com
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2020-03-1205 min