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MIKE'D UP!#252: Jay Owen — Building a Business That Stands the Test of TimeThis week, Mike sits down with Jay Owen, CEO of Business Builders and a seasoned entrepreneur who kickstarted his marketing agency at 17. Jay relays his journey from early entrepreneurship to achieving top-tier status in the digital marketing world, highlighting essential lessons in resilience, adaptability, and the transformative power of AI in business. He also delves into the importance of clear, customer-focused messaging as advocated in Donald Miller's 'Building a StoryBrand,' explaining how these principles have significantly contributed to his company's success. Jay shares personal anecdotes about balancing a demanding entrepreneurial career with family life, including effective...2025-06-0243 min
The Mike Wagner ShowStudio City, CA author/vibrant survivor of TBI Emily Silver Owen talks about her debut release “The Best of the Worst”!Studio City, CA author/vibrant survivor of TBI Emily Silver Owen talks about her debut release “The Best of the Worst” sharing her incredible journey of survival after being hit by an intoxicated driver in Sept. ’19 falling to the grounds with life-threatening injuries ready to graduate from Humboldt State University and reflecting how HOPE (find out what that stands for!) can navigate through life’s challenges! Emily is also an advocate for TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) awareness hoping to inspire others with her story of survival and resilience, continues to write & speak about her near-death experience, featured in a Newsweek article...2025-03-2140 min
Battles of the First World War Podcast“To the Limit of Endurance: A Battalion of Marines in the Great War” A Discussion with Pete Owen, LTC USMC (Ret.)Pete Owen, LTC USMC (Ret.) comes on the podcast to talk about his book “To the Limit of Endurance: A Battalion of Marines in the Great War.” From Texas A&M University Press: “Scholars and historians offer several theories for the crippling losses suffered by the American Expeditionary Forces on the battlefields of World War I: inexperience, poor leadership, hasty expansion of duties, and others. But until now, most of these studies have focused at the division level or higher. Now, with To the Limit of Endurance, Peter F. Ow...2025-03-0543 min
Novelist SpotlightNovelist Spotlight #176: Bestseller Abigail Owen and her four tips for writing great beginningsIn the spotlight is Abigail Owen, the #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling author of more than 30 books that range from YA epic romantasy to adult modern mythic romantasy to super-spicy adult paranormal romance. She is also the author of a Writer’s Digest article about how to get your novel off to a great start. We discuss: >> The writers’ and agents’ ocean cruise>> Focusing on small, achievable daily goals>> Writing with ADHD>> Her best marketing tip?>> The greatest compliment received from readers2025-02-251h 07
Open Forum in The Villages, FloridaUnveiling Talents in The Villages - Carolee OwenSend us a textExploring Artistic Journeys: Carolee OwenIn this episode of the Open Forum in The Villages, Florida podcast, host Mike Roth delves into the rich artistic journey of Carolee Owen. Starting with her early days in Baltimore, where her drawing talent set her apart, Carolee shares her evolution from an illustrator to a writer. She discusses her first published book, 'Murder in the Haunted House,' and its unique aspect as an in-home play, along with her two children's books. Carolee reflects on joining the Writers for Kids group, which...2025-02-1420 min