Shows
The Leader MentalityBeyond Billboards: The Power of Social Media InfluenceRob Clemons welcomes digital creator and Myrtle Beach influencer JBL to discuss the power of authentic content creation and community connection in today's business landscape.• Comparing Myrtle Beach's intimate, family-like community to Atlanta's sprawling metropolis• Experiencing CCMF (Carolina Country Music Fest) and its impact on local businesses and tourism• Participating in community events like Polar Plunge for Special Olympics and Dragon Boat races• Creating content that balances timing and quality—when to post immediately vs. when to polish• Building authentic relationships with local businesses who trust you to promote their offerings• Finding content ideas...
2025-06-2636 min
The Modern Homes PodcastThe Insider's Guide to Myrtle Beach LivingDive into the heart of Myrtle Beach with hosts Rob Clemons and Frank Dominick as they explore what makes this coastal paradise more than just a beach destination. The conversation kicks off with highlights from the recent Carolina Country Music Fest (CCMF), where stars like Jelly Roll, Kid Rock, and the Beach Boys entertained thousands of fans. Rob reflects on his experience interviewing performers for his Leader Mentality Show, noting how these seemingly larger-than-life stars remain grounded and genuinely appreciate their fans.Moving beyond the headlining entertainment, the hosts paint a vivid picture of Myrtle Beach's diverse...
2025-06-1920 minThe Modern Homes PodcastProtecting Your Home from Wildfire: Essential Safety TipsRob and Frank discuss fire safety measures for homeowners in the wake of recent wildfire concerns in Carolina Forest, providing practical tips to protect homes from fire damage.• Recent Carolina Forest fire started in a neighborhood's woodlands and continues to smolder despite rain• First responders successfully prevented loss of homes though smoke issues persist in some areas• Covering gutters with products like Gutter Helmet prevents accumulation of flammable debris• Non-combustible siding like Hardy Plank offers superior protection over traditional wood options• Double-pane windows and fiberglass/steel doors provide better fire resistance than older materials
2025-05-1520 minThe Modern Homes PodcastImpactful First Impression & the Art of Staging PropertiesThe art of staging and making a impactful first impression are crucial in securing the best offers for your property. This week, Rob and Frank are joined by a very special guest, Carolina Bays own Val Lyons, who shares her expert advice on the importance of preparation and staging to create a memorable first impression and maximize returns.
2025-04-1820 minThe Modern Homes PodcastKey tips for Hurricane/Storm Protection and Planning!In this episode Frank and Rob draw from Rob's extensive expertise in building practices to empower homeowners with actionable steps to enhance their home's security. Rob shares his top 5 recommendations for storm protection from a builder's perspective, providing valuable insights to help homeowners create a safer living space.They also celebrate the culmination of Rob’s remarkable tenure as state president of the HBA (Home Builders Association), a distinction that elevates Carolina Bays above other custom home builders and remodeling companies.
2025-04-1020 minThe Modern Homes PodcastHousing Trends, Real Estate Preferences, & Storage Options Moving SouthIn this episode of The Modern Homes Modern Homes Podcast, Frank recounts his impressive feat of securing three homes under contract within the same week, with two situated in Conway. The conversation centers on prevalent real estate preferences and necessities among clients from the north, underscoring the shortage of basements as a storage option. Rob discusses current trends from Pro Builder Magazine, citing the article "The New American Home", which features a floating staircase as a functional accent, advanced shower systems, and continuous insulation panels for enhanced thermal protection.
2025-03-2817 minThe Modern Homes PodcastWhy Carolina Bays; One Stop Shop for Finding Your Dream HomeLive from the Home Show! This week, Rob and Frank discuss why Carolina Bays is your top local choice for building, remodeling, listing, buying, or selling your current or next home. Several of our strategic business partners also had booths to showcase their various products and services to the public.
2025-02-2712 minThe Modern Homes PodcastAll About Architecture: How to Maximize Enjoyability of a HomeIn this episode Rob and Frank talk all about architecture and even had a special guest expert, Jess Kern from Interior Vision. Rob and Frank spoke about how proper planning in a house can make a home more valuable. Utilizing items such as lots of windows for natural light, proper house placement and floor plans with open concepts can improve everything from mood to quality of life. They also tackled the concept of resale value in a well planned home and do's and don'ts for your new home. Jess Kern, an interior designer and building process planner, s...
2025-01-1623 minThe Modern Homes PodcastSignificance of a Comprehensive Home InspectionNEVER EVER SKIP A HOME INSPECTION! In this episode of Modern Homes Podcast, Rob and Frank emphasize the significance of a comprehensive home inspection and the value of hiring a qualified inspector. Even in new construction, a home inspection is crucial to prevent potential future issues. In an older home, it is essential to obtain the insight of an inspection by a qualified and reputable professional!
2025-01-0220 minThe Modern Homes PodcastExploring the Transformative Power of Choosing the Right RealtorJoin Rob and Frank on episode 11 of the Modern Homes Podcast as they explore the transformative power of choosing the right realtor, unlocking a seamless and successful home buying experience. Frank shares his expert insights on why a hands-on approach from start to finish is key, and how his exceptional service extends far beyond the closing. Modern Homes Podcast
2024-12-2615 minThe Modern Homes PodcastClient Expectations, Average Home Buyer Age, & Business StandardsThis week's discussion between Rob and Frank centers on setting and meeting expectations for various clients, including buyers, sellers, and those involved in remodeling and building projects. Setting expectations is crucial for upholding professionalism, which in turn elevates business standards and client experiences.
2024-11-2230 min
The Leader MentalityThe Humanity of Sales and More - Talking Mindset with Motivational Speaker, Author and Business Coach, Heather Hansen O’NeillWhen we first met this week’s guest, Heather Hansen O’Neill, we knew it was going to be a great show and she certainly delivered! She spoke to us about everything from finding inspiration to motivating others. We also enjoyed hearing about her backstory as a classically trained dancer and the epiphany that she had when her career abruptly came to an end and she found her passion for helping others through leadership and business training. Heather explained that often, a person’s greatest success comes after a setback. It can feel like the world is ending at first...
2024-11-1436 minThe Modern Homes PodcastAffordable Housing Solutions, Energy Efficiency, & Home Construction MethodsJoin Rob and Frank on the Modern Homes Podcast as they delve into affordable housing solutions, exploring how energy efficiency, consumer preferences, site requirements, and cutting-edge home construction methods influence consumer expenditures.
2024-11-0733 min
The Modern Homes PodcastBoosting Home Value, Outdoor Living Spaces, & Screened PorchesIn this episode, Rob and Frank discuss key upgrades to boost your home's value, covering the benefits of outdoor living spaces, including porch enclosures and sunrooms. If you're looking to enclose or update your screen porch, contact our sponsor. Carolina Bays Real Estate & Construction
2024-10-3126 minThe Modern Homes PodcastFastest Growing Cities in the U.S., Guidance For First-Time Homebuyers, & Navigating Through the Purchasing ProcessOn this episode, Rob and Frank examined the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. and highlighted Myrtle Beach's position near the top of the list. They also provided valuable guidance for first-time homebuyers, navigating them through the purchasing process.
2024-10-2430 minThe Modern Homes PodcastWhat You Should Consider When Deciding Whether to Build a New HomeThe week on the Modern Homes Podcast, Rob and Frank delve into key considerations for deciding if you should build a new construction home including ideal neighborhood, house style, timeframe of building and home features. They also discuss: hurricane-resistant building principles, what's better for your home value - a large house or a large lot, pros and cons of building on a waterfront lot and the advantages of building new construction (longer warranties, better energy efficiency and more).This show was brought to you by Carolina Crush Brand - the band that our very own Frank Dominick...
2024-10-1738 min
The Modern Homes PodcastStrategies for Real Estate Buyers & Sellers, Optimal Energy Efficiency, & Home Cost ComparisonsOn this episode of the Modern Homes Podcast, Rob and Frank examine strategies for real estate buyers and sellers to optimize the transaction process. They also address viewer questions covering optimal energy efficiency measures for building and remodeling homes, as well as cost comparisons between standard new construction and custom homes.
2024-10-1033 minThe Modern Homes PodcastHomeownership, Evaluating Potential Contractors, & Home Building BudgetsThis episode of the Modern Homes Podcast features Rob and Frank examining crucial aspects of homeownership, including evaluating potential builders and contractors, cost-effective methods to enhance resale value, the benefits of 55+ communities, and creating realistic home building budgets!
2024-09-2638 min
The Modern Homes PodcastProperty Inspections, Negotiating Home Prices, & Energy Saving FeaturesThe Modern Homes Podcast presents a special Home Show Edition, recorded live at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Rob and Frank share expert perspectives on The Fall Home Show, focusing on contractor selection and key real estate principles, including home inspection importance and successful price negotiation techniques.
2024-09-1929 min
The Modern Homes PodcastExploring Roofing, House Plans, & LandscapingIn this episode, Rob and Frank explored the world of roofing materials and the numerous benefits that come with each type. They also discussed how to select the perfect house plan for your unique lot to maximize both your property and dream home square footage. Greg Watowa, this week's guest and sponsor, shared his expertise on the various types of turf and why Mow-Mentum is the ultimate choice for all your landscaping needs on the Grand Strand.
2024-09-1336 minThe Modern Homes PodcastIncreasing Your Home's Value, benefits of HOA living, & Market TrendsPrepare to be informed with our latest podcast episode! Rob and Frank explored the benefits of HOA living, ways to increase your home's value, and discussed current market trends. The discussion about Smart Homes exemplifies how a consumer want became a current builders trend. Our enlightening conversation will leave you feeling uplifted and knowledgeable.
2024-09-0529 min
The Leader MentalityLeadership, Real Estate and Construction - A Candid Discussion with Rob Clemons and Frank DominickIn this episode, Rob and Frank respond to viewer questions on various topics including the difference in contractor types and which one you need, how to accurately access property values and the importance of staging a home to attract buyers.In other show highlights:-Rob answered a viewer question about home construction with ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms) and how it helps your home compared to other framing types. -Rob discussed the depth of knowledge required to pass the General Contractor test-Frank, lead guitarist for the band Carolina Crush, discussed recent gigs and some of t...
2024-08-2329 min
The Leader MentalityA Brief History about Coastal Carolina University and Staying Involved with CCU's Cobi WilliamsWe had a great blast from the past when our old friend and Teal Talk podcast cohost Cobi Williams from CCU joined us. Cobi works in alumni engagement with Coastal Carolina University and is truly passionate about the school. Cobi is one of the best ambassadors for Coastal and his enthusiasm really comes out during the show. He shared a lot of information on upcoming events at the school and he also takes us through the history of the school. He also shared some fun details about his hometown and "Chicken Bog Capital of the World", Loris South Carolina...
2024-07-0538 min
The Leader MentalityCCMF Special 2024 Part 2 with performers Ryan Trotti, Few Miles South and Jeremiah Wheeler and Ground Zero Representative Carlee Harrington In Part 2 of our CCMF special we really got a glimpse into the world of country music performers at the festival. Ryan Trotti led off with such a fun vibe and showed his love for performing. Few Miles South, Blake and Tori, talked about being on stage and overcoming performance anxiety. We filmed the Jeremiah Wheeler clip outside at the Grand Strand Brewing Company right across from CCMF – just hearing the performances in the background during the interview really gives the feel of this special weekend. Finally, we are so grateful for Ground Zero of Myrtle Beach for helping us...
2024-06-2048 min
The Leader Mentality4 Keys to Success In Life with Campaign Manager and Cumulus Media Executive – Jon Silver We enjoyed great company and a wonderful setting when Jon Silver from Cumulus Media met with us at the Greg Norman’s Australian Grill to discuss keys to success. Jon has had a successful career working first aiding some well know figures in political campaigns and now building marketing plans for top businesses. This Leader Mentality Show had a little of everything ranging from a real life story of finding purpose from life events to motivation to applying methods of the big companies to your business affordably. Thank you to Jon for his sincerity in presenting his 4 Keys to Suc...
2024-06-0632 min
The Leader Mentality100 Things to Do in Myrtle Beach Before You Die with Author Ashley Daniels100 Things to Do In Myrtle Beach Before You Die author, Ashley Daniels, tells us all of the wonderful things to do in the area. If you have considered moving to Myrtle Beach, are a local to Myrtle Beach or just want to visit the area – this show will give you many great tips for things to do. Ashley runs through her journey to writing the book, the life of an author, how you handle writers block and, of course, a lot of things that you might not have known you could do on the entire Grand Strand.Sh...
2024-05-3122 min
The Leader MentalityBoosting Your Leadership and Sharpening Your Mindset with Davina Lloyd of Diamond Dynasty ProductionsLeadership was a hot topic in our interview with Davina Lloyd this week as we talked to her about her upcoming Men's Conference in Myrtle Beach (more on that below). Davina explained that she started the International Men's Empowerment Conference as a result of finding that many men don't have environments to feel comfortable asking for help from others. In a culture where men are told they have to be "tough" all of the time, she found that it sometimes leads to depression and even worse. At last year's conference, Dr Andre Blaylock explained that male suicide...
2024-05-2333 min
The Leader MentalityThe Celebrity Effect - How a Popular Restaurant Reviewer Grew His Brand on Social Media with Bob Kelly from Bob's Restaurant ReviewFor the first show of our new season we met with Bob Kelly from Bob's Restaurant Review. Before I ever met Bob, I felt like I already knew him. In just 3 short years Bob has made himself into a well known local figure after moving to the Myrtle Beach area from New Jersey. A few keys to his success in branding: being consistent on social media, commenting on and liking other social media content and taking part in community events. Regarding the social media strategy, this is known in the marketing world as "human media" and he has shown...
2024-05-1532 min
The Leader MentalityOvercoming Obstacles and Helping Others with Surf Dreams Foundation Director, Phil JacksonThis week on the show, we had a message of inner determination, triumph against obstacles and lifting up people with Phil Jackson, founder of the Surf Dreams Foundation. He took us on the journey through his younger years which included his first time surfing and the joy and inner peace he found that surfing brought into his life. Phil candidly talked about his struggles in younger years but more importantly, how he persevered through hard times by focusing on a goal, caring for his family and tapping into his passi...
2024-04-1950 min
The Leader MentalityUnderstanding the Importance of Altruism for Great Leadership and How a Leading Medical Facility Supports Its Community with Christina Jackson of McLeod HealthThis week we had an exciting show as we were joined by Christina Jackson, Director of the McLeod Health Foundation. Shot on location, we talked about many powerful community initiatives of McLeod Health, the McLeod Fellows program, helping others, company culture and more. Christina walked us through her career of service to others and even shared a couple of moving stories of seeing people turning their lives’ around after challenging situations. She also talked about how the generous donors to the McLeod Health Foundation are helping others in need. We hope you all enjoy! Highlites:
2024-04-1133 min
The Leader MentalityNever Underestimate Your Customers – Kate Soltoian from New York Life Tells Us Methods to Great Networking and Mindset in Meeting ProspectsWe enjoyed a refreshing interview with Kate Soltoian on the show with us to talk about growing a business through networking and never underestimating a prospect. Many sales and business people unintentionally underestimate people. Kate told a story of a salesperson that was telling her that they did not want to pitch small companies because there would not be enough potential income. While it’s understandable to always want to chase the big accounts, Kate shared that often the smaller companies that are growing will often be loyal customers and will lead to more referrals in the long run. We...
2024-04-0437 min
The Leader MentalityInterview With Phil Jackson During The Smokeout At The Boathouse For SC Needs HelpSC Needs Help Presents The Smokeout at the Boathouse IV powered by Best Home & Property Services.
2024-04-0306 min
The Leader MentalityA Story on a Business Leader that Helps their Community, Brings in New Customers and Ensures Employee Retention with Jan DobrThis week we had the special treat of having Jan Dobr from Beachfront Kitchen and Bar with us again. We did the show live from his restaurant while promoting an event to raise money for Kind Keeper Animal Rescue. This is an initiative that Jan has been doing every Wednesday since he started the program and it's been a popular community event that has helped many different organizations since he started it.Highlights:-Our show was focused around a fundraiser to raise money for Kind Keeper Animal Rescue. Kind Keeper is a...
2024-03-2813 min
The Leader MentalityRecruiting Top Talent with Doug Obenour, Engagement Manager with the Building Talent FoundationThis week Doug Obenour joined us to talk about how to find talent for your company. Doug has many years of experience in finding and recruiting talent. His current aim is to bring people into the Construction Industry – one of the highest demand fields in the country. Recruiting in an industry that has such a deficit in relation to needed jobs to fill versus amount of workers available is a tall task. In this interview, Doug talks about the needs of the industry, how he finds talent and tips to find the best employees for your business.
2024-03-2134 min
The Leader MentalityThe Exciting Future of The Fastest Growing City in the US with Devin Parks and Howard Waldie of Myrtle BeachThis week was a special treat in which we talked all about the exciting developments and the future of Myrtle Beach with Devin Parks and Howard W Waldie IV, the Director of Economic Development and Chief Innovation Officer, respectively. For 2023-2024, USNews.com once again has Myrtle Beach listed as the fastest growing place in the US. Devin and Howard talked with us about that growth and how the City of Myrtle Beach leadership is planning for the future to keep the area thriving across the entire spectrum of categories for a successful City. The goal is to...
2024-03-1449 min
The Leader MentalityTips for Using AI in Your Business and Other Technology Ideas with Owner of PCRX Computers, Ryan FoultzThis week Ryan Foultz, Owner of PCRX Computers, visited with us to talk about the ever changing world of technology in business. Having started his business in 2007, he was able to take us through many topics within the technology industry. We talked about biggest changes that have happened over the last 20 years, how to protect your privacy as a business or personally, smart devices and more. During the show he shared some other tips on how to use AI to help your business grow. Ryan is committed to his community both on the personal and the business front. We...
2024-03-0735 min
The Leader MentalityMastering your Own Destiny Through Service Mentality and Work Ethic with Thomas Winslow of Winslow Law.Tom Winslow, owner of Winslow Law, met with us to talk about many leadership principles including an insatiable drive to help others. As a founder and leader of a thriving and expanding business Tom continues to build his business with a refreshing mindset that he must work hard to thrive in his field. His goal in doing this hard work is not for selfish glory, but rather to provide best service to customers, to give employees opportunities to grow and to make the best life possible for his family. In this interview he took us on a journey through...
2024-02-2954 min
The Leader MentalityA Story of Seizing Opportunity During Challenging Times While Following Your Passion with Cake Poppin owner, Kimberly BashorThis week’s show was a sweet one as we were joined by owner of Cake Poppin, Kimberly Bashor. She brought us some of her delicious cake pops and talked about how she grew her business by serving a need in the market. It was amazing how she grew through her network and utilized social media to its fullest.We always love hearing stories from driven people that have achieved the American dream of business ownership. In this episode she talked about how the idea started for the business through a simple request from her sister. Most imp...
2024-02-2329 min
The Leader MentalityTitle: Emotional Intelligence and Better Leadership with Motivational Guru and Published Author, Colin StevensIf you’ve ever wanted to step your leadership up to the next level, we want to introduce you to Colin Stevens. Colin joined us on The Leader Mentality Show to talk about Emotional Intelligence and why its such a critical part of quality leadership. Colin walked through his athletic journey as a basketball player in high school, to being a walk-on for the Coastal Carolina University basketball team, to starting an earning a scholarship. This was a case study on fighting for what you want, being passionate and being prepared. He went on to talk about how COVID af...
2024-02-1642 min
The Leader MentalityHelping Pets and Making a Difference with JoAnn Putnam and Amanda Croy from Kind Keeper Animal RescueWe loved having Kind Keeper Animal Rescue with us on the show this week to talk about the pursuit of helping the pets in their community. Leadership shows itself in many ways; one of the best forms of leadership is helping others (and in this case helping these sweet pets that cannot help themselves).Joann and Amanda talked to us about how this no-kill facility got started, their values, how you can get involved and more. At The Leader Mentality Show we love pets and are all in to help the cause. Check out this show and...
2024-02-0822 min
The Leader MentalityAnnouncing the Market Minute with Frank Dominick and Preview of the Myrtle Beach Home ShowWe are at the 2024 Myrtle Beach Home Show this weekend Feb 2, 3, and 4. Located at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center there are over 200 booths with everything you could find to improve your home or find a new one!Also, we announced the Market Minute segment that Frank Dominick will be doing on a regular basis. In Frank's "Minute" we will talk about market trends, great buying tips and more!We'll see you all next week for our regularly scheduled show with Kind Keeper!Have a great week!
2024-02-0210 min
The Leader MentalityUnlocking the Power of Partnerships for your Business with Meagan Michal, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Horry CountyHabitat for Humanity of Horry County Executive Director, Meagan Michal, stopped by to talk with us about the power of partnerships in your business and personal life. We always enjoy catching up with Meagan as she is such a positive influence in the community. In this show she talked with us about many concepts for personal growth. Having an entrepreneur spirit from a young age, she talked about her fascinating journey from creative thinking in college to heading the Horry County Habitat for Humanity. Meagan shared a lot of interesting concepts of staying connected to the community through charitable...
2024-01-2556 min
The Leader MentalityThe Power of Processes in Growing a Business with Ryan Condron, Regional Sales Manager of Renovia “Processes Equal Predictability” – words of wisdom from Ryan Condron of the successful Commercial Painting company, Renovia. As Regional Sales Manager for a growing company with branches across the United States, Ryan shares with us the value of having predictable service for your clients. This predictability leads to satisfied clients, ability to grow, relieves stress on employees and helps to prevent errors (among other things). In an entertaining and thought provoking way, Ryan talks about company values, dedication to your craft and so much more in this episode. Ryan is an inspirational guy with a great message.Some...
2024-01-1840 min
The Leader MentalityHow to Perform Effective Goal Setting with Gary Gaffney from GR8 LeadersGary Gaffney from GR8 Leaders joined us to talk about Goal Planning as we start the new year of 2024. Gary has over a decade of leadership training experience and talks about his passion for this field and how he established his career in helping others. He talked about why many plans fail and how to ensure to achieve goals. In this show, you will learn about the “There”, “Here”, “Path” strategy to achieving goals. We further discuss things ranging from how great leaders perform to fantastic leadership books. Some show highlights: -He got into th...
2024-01-1134 min
The Leader MentalityHealthy Living and Giving Your Kids A Head Start with Allison Pavone owner of Living My Best Life CoachingOn this episode we take a focus on giving kids a head start with healthy living in an interview with Allison Pavone – Owner of Living My Best Life Coaching. Allison has been involved in fitness and nutrition for many years and has a passion for helping others. She has a wealth of knowledge in clean living through focusing on putting the right foods in your body while avoiding the unhealthy options which permeate the market. We could see from the start the Allison is enthusiastic about seeing others be their best selves. If you want to learn about some tr...
2024-01-0441 min
The Leader MentalityA Discussion About Leadership with CCAR President Jamie Broadhurst, Owner of Century 21 BroadhurstWe were blessed to have Jamie Broadhurst, President of CCAR, join us for this end-of-year special to talk about the 2023 real estate year in review, politics, commitment to leadership and many other hot topics. As President of Century 21 Broadhurst, Jamie leads a very successful Real Estate company in Myrtle Beach and talks about motivation, learning opportunities and personality types. Rob has know Jamie for many years and has always found him to be a leader in every sense of the word. As President of CCAR in 2023 he spent time traveling around the State and Country t...
2023-12-2849 min
The Leader MentalityThe Path to Becoming a Business Owner with Successful Entrepreneur, Roderick Mishoe, of Mishoe’s Mobile GamingRoderick Mishoe from Mishoe’s Mobile Gaming stopped by the show to talk about his path to business ownership including coming up with the original idea, how he achieved fast success and innovating to keep his business growing.For prospective business owners, you might be wondering where to start. The thought of owning a business can be exciting and scary all at once. We enjoyed having Roderick talk the original inspiration for creating his company and then the steps he took to get the business out to the public. In this show we talk everything from police li...
2023-12-2137 min
The Leader MentalityBuilding Great Company Culture Through Dynamic Employee Experiences with Diane Yarborough from Cranberry WayDiane Yarborough brought her enthusiastic personality to the show to talk with Rob and Lauren about the importance of having employees that are motivated and engaged with their work. Moreover, she discussed how some companies, including Disney, manage to create an exciting company culture for the best experience possible.Many businesses talk about having a customer first focus - that's a great strategy. However, purely focusing on customers without thought as to the environment and morale of employees will often lead to failure. Diane how she started her firm, Cranberry Way, with the goal of guiding businesses in...
2023-12-1436 min
The Leader MentalityThe Tools to Planning a Better Future for Yourself with Michael SokolikMichael Sokolik from Paradise Financial Strategies has had a great career as a business owner, networking guru and even as an entertainer (his Elvis Tribute performances are legendary). He’s also a good all around person that has dedicated his career to helping others to get ahead in life through his business and personal ambitions. We enjoyed talking with Michael about his new venture and his methods of marketing, networking and community relations to get out the word on his business. He told us about his inspiration to help others because he has people he care...
2023-12-0739 min
The Leader MentalityBurnout Prevention Specialist, Layla Grace, Talks About Taking Care of Yourself and Your EmployeesLayla Grace, from Grace Revealed LLC, joined us to talk about the signs, prevention and recovery from burnout. As a specialist, Layla has personally experienced the results of burnout and has dedicated her career to helping others. In this show she shares some stats and prevention tips that everyone should consider in their daily lives. We enjoyed her passion for the field and hope you all get as much out of the discussion as we did.Some show highlights:-Layla was actually the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the...
2023-11-3042 min
The Leader MentalityCoastal Carolina University Women’s Basketball Head Coach, Kevin Pederson talks about leadership, motivation and building an exciting legacy for the Chants Basketball ProgramFrom the minute I met Coach Pederson, I knew he was working on something special at Coastal Carolina. His track record speaks for itself with 20 years of Coaching and 15 trips to the NCAA Postseason Tournaments. The thing that jumped out during our talks was his passion for the game. He spoke with enthusiasm about the program and building a winning culture. More importantly, he spoke about how much he cares about seeing his players grow as people and be the best they can be. Near the end of our conversation we talked about his goal for people to come...
2023-11-1638 min
The Leader MentalityTom Scott from Baker Roofing Explains How a Major Company Maintains Personalized Customer ServiceWe enjoyed having Tom Scott from Baker Roofing on the show to talk about philanthropy, company culture and focusing on customer attention for success.Tom has worked for Baker Roofing for several years and is a great ambassador for the company. He has worked his way up through the company and is now an integral part of the customer satisfaction process with the company. We enjoyed learning about Baker Roofing and how they’ve developed over the years while always maintaining a focus on happy customers and employees. Some show takeaways:
2023-11-0936 min
The Leader MentalityExploring Young Leadership Opportunities with Waccamaw Middle School Principal: Ginny HaynesWe enjoyed having Principal Ginny Haynes from Waccamaw Middle School on the show this week. She gave great tips on leadership opportunities for the future generations. As Principal, Ginny is enthusiastic about always improving and seeing her middle school students succeed. She also believes in getting parents involved in their kids' school.We really enjoyed the energy that Ginny brought throughout the show and we know you will too!Among show highlights:-One of her great tips was that you must set expectations with others in order to let them know what you expect...
2023-11-0236 min
The Leader MentalityThe Art of Developing Your Social Network and Branding You and Your Company with Marketing Guru Michelle GriffinWe were blessed to have Michelle Griffin from Fully Promoted and Winslow Law Firm join us on the show to talk about how to build a powerful network and to promote your brand.Michelle has been in the promotional business for many years and has been a part of building many successful marketing campaigns.On this show, Michelle tells us about how she started her career and the rewards of finding her passion for marketing, networking and promoting.Some of our show takeaways:-Michelle talked about starting her career in a different field and...
2023-10-2631 min
The Leader MentalityGreg Rowles Legacy Theatre Sales and Marketing Director, Jon Finley, Shares News About This Amazing New AttractionThe Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre is opening on April 1, 2024! In this edition, Sales and Marketing Director, Jon Finley, joined us to share information on all the details about the show. The Theatre will be a one-of-a kind attraction for the Myrtle Beach area. Based in North Myrtle Beach, the show will include live entertainment, interactive polls for song requests, meet and greets, spectacular visuals and more. Before our interview, Jon took us on a tour of the Theater and we can tell you that it's going to be a must see entertainment for locals and tourists of the Myrtle...
2023-10-1926 min
The Leader MentalityFocusing on Your Customer For Success with Jaime Pando, Business Leader and Owner of Flooring PandaOn this episode, we are talking all about having happy customers and a focus on customer service in 2023.Jaime Pando, owner of Flooring Panda, is one of the best business owners we know. His commitment to happy customers, his care for his employees and his commitment to best leadership are top notch. As one of the leaders in the flooring industry, Jaime is a great representative to speak about growing a business through simple principles of customer first mindset. Some of the show highlights:-Jaime is from Argentina and was born into a...
2023-10-1343 min
The Leader MentalityTips for Leadership That All Business Owners Need with Frank Dominick from Carolina Bays Real Estate and Leader MentalityOur very own Frank Dominick, Producer of The Leader Mentality Show, joined us to talk about his experience building a successful restaurant business and his new role as a Real Estate agent with Carolina Bays Real Estate and Construction.Frank is always a well of knowledge in creating business marketing, connecting to a network through relationship building and adapting business needs to a changing market. He shared some of his story on how he got to where he is today.Some show highlights:-Frank primarily has lived in Maryland and Pennsylvania-He moved...
2023-09-2122 min
The Leader MentalityRyan Vargas Talks with Us About the life of a NASCAR Driver & His Passion for RacingRyan Vargas of NASCAR talks with us about everything from driving Xfinity versus Trucks to tips for young drivers to marketing. We always enjoy talking with Ryan and in this episode he talks so many leadership points including surrounding yourself with quality people and being resilient.Ryan is not just a driver - he's a true fan of NASCAR. We spend a lot of time talking about the life of a NASCAR driver. He even goes into the comparison of etiquette between Truck series drivers and other series. If you're a racing fan you definitely don't want...
2023-09-1438 min
The Leader MentalityHow to Market your New Business for Ultimate Success with top business person & Realtor Agent Aisana MukanAgent Aisana Mukan joined us on the show to tell how she became a multi-million dollar sales person in Real Estate in Year One! Anyone that has done Real Estate knows what an amazing accomplishment this is and Aisana talks about how she did it (and so much more). This episode is about how to "Make a Splash" in a new business through Marketing - but there were many other powerful messages in this show.Aisana even shared her passion for helping victims of Domestic Violence...truly inspirational.Among the highlights:-Aisana is proud to...
2023-09-0846 min
The Leader MentalityCreating Healthy Teams and Effective Leaders with Life Coach, Mikaela Kate SchaeferLife Coach, Mikaela Kate Schaefer, stopped by to meet with us to talk about many powerful personal growth and leadership strategies. She also talked about her central premise for the show, "Know Thyself". In this show, Mikaela shared some of her tips from 10 years of training experience. The concepts ranged from Self Awareness to emotional intelligence and something we sometimes miss - Self Action.We enjoyed having Mikaela on the show! She also talks about her upcoming Women's Retreat. Read below for more information on that.Some show highlights:-She's a "Midwest girl" that...
2023-08-3134 min
The Leader MentalityKeeping Your Body and Mind Healthy as a Leader with Bodybuilder and Personal Trainer, Jon SmallsJon Smalls, from spz720 Fitness joined us on The Leader Mentality Show to talk about the importance of a healthy body when in leadership. He likes to say he "Eats Weights" but he offers much more to life that just lifting.There is always a connection between health, feeling good and having clear state of mind. In the episode, Jon talks to us about his career in health and his Tips to Get Motivated to get into the Gym and be your best. While Jon and Rob enjoyed a protein shake, they talked about everything from Arnold Schwarzenegger...
2023-08-2433 min
40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk.Rob Gutro - Uncovering the life lessons in the after lifeWhat can we learn from those that have passed on? Whether it be a pet, a family member, or even a spouses former partner, if we tune in to the essence of those who are no longer with us, we might just learn something about living life now. Author Rob Gutro shares his unique gift of hearing the messages from beyond in today's podcast.
About Rob
Rob Gutro is an author, paranormal investigator and medium with Inspired Ghost Tracking of Maryland. Since he was a teen, he could receive messages from ghosts or spirits (who have crossed over...
2023-08-1837 min
The Leader MentalityMelinda Grafton, Leadership Trainer and Owner of 3D Renew Talks With Us About Being IntentionalWe enjoyed meeting Founder of 3D Renew, Melinda Grafton, as she shared her expertise on leadership and training with us. Melinda has a great amount of information in ways to grow personally or as a business. In this episode she shared the power of "Being Intentional" in all things you do personally and as a business.Show Highlights:-Setting up Standard Operating Procedures for your business is of ultimate importance to growth-Exploring self-development - from the military to civilian life-We talked about Tetramap and how to apply it to understanding people...
2023-08-1433 min
The Leader MentalityDr Andre Blaylock Talks Relationships, Dr Phil, Fighting Fears and MoreWe are blessed to have Dr Andre Blaylock on this Season opening show with us. Andre is an author, public speaker and life coach. His first book, What's Your D8 Number has gotten national attention with Dr Andre making high profile appearances including The Dr Phil Show. He has just completed his 4th book: Cheater, Lover, Liar...Gigalo which you can purchase on Amazon. On this show, he shared so many good life coaching topics that can be applied to: relationship improvement, Understanding your Value and personal growth lessons.Dr Andre uses his inspiring message to help...
2023-08-1047 min40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk.Gary Logan & Rob Grover - The magic of mushrooms and conscious gay livingFinding yourself, reaching deep into the essence of who you are as a gay man, is a lifelong journey. Yet, with the right tools and guidance, your journey can be enhanced, and discoveries of clarity and consciousness can be achieved, sooner rather than later. Rob Grover and Gary Logan, founders of The Journeymen Collective share how they as a couple have found a new path to living life to its fullest while guiding others in their quest using guided magic mushroom and other psilocybin experiences to open the doorways to a whole new way of being in the world.
A...
2023-08-0439 min
The Leader MentalityNatasha Hanna, Owner of Hanna Law Firm, Talks About How to Keep a Successful Business ThrivingNatasha Hanna from Hanna Law Firm visited The Leader Mentality Show and brought a lot of valuable tips for business owners. Natasha told her story of graduating from college, building a successful law firm, giving back to the community, serving on the Board of Trustees at Coastal Carolina University and building a high morale environment at her company.Natasha entertained us with a lot of great stories and business tips that all leaders can apply.Here are some of the highlites:-We talked about the economic impact to the area of Coastal Carolina University
2023-08-0335 min
The Leader MentalityThe Importance of Building Your Company's Values with Justin Ferraro from Rivertown Property InspectionsRivertown Property Inspections Owner Justin Ferraro joined us to talk about the importance of building your company's values and establishing them throughout the organization. Justin shared how he built his successful company through a Value system that the entire company understands. He talked with us about how the community impact is at the core of what he does. In this episode Justin brought so many great concepts from Team Building Activities to training and mindset. As the first Inspection company to hit 2,200 inspections in one year in the Myrtle Beach area, Justin (and his wife and partner Elizabeth) have...
2023-07-2729 min
The Leader MentalityDJ Dank Williams and NASCAR's Bryant Barnhill Speak About Passion for What Your Do and Upcoming PlansThis 2 for 1 espisode is a lot of fun. We start of with Nationally know DJ Dank Williams. Dank talks about getting started in the industry and great things he's been doing this year.Next, Bryant Barnhill talks about his racing season so far and the high competition level he's been facing.Both of these guys have been extremely successful in their careers. We enjoyed getting a sneak peak behind the scenes of how these guys get prepared and how they go about business. In between segments we also got a segment of a custom made track...
2023-07-2123 min
The Leader MentalityGreat Things to Do in Myrtle Beach with Chamber of Commerce Public Relations Manager, Denielle Van DykeIn the continuation of our CCMF Summer Series shows, Denielle Van Dyke spoke with us about the many attractions in Myrtle Beach, SC. Denielle is a key part of a dynamic team with the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visit Myrtle Beach that keeps things pumping in the area.On this episode, Denielle talked about the Myrtle Beach Beer Trail, the Carolina Country Music Festival and other fantastic news about the Grand Strand.If you live in Myrtle or have ever considered making a trip to the area, check this episode out!Some...
2023-07-1314 min
The Leader MentalityCarolina Country Music Awards Entertainer of the Year, Greg Parrish, Shares His Career in MusicCarolina Country Music Awards Entertainer of the Year, Greg Parrish, talks with The Leader Mentality Show about his inspirations in country music, writing music and performing with his band.Greg also shares some of his newly released songs with us at the end of the show.While our audio is not designed for studio recording, you can still hear how powerful Greg's voice is and the skills of the amazing band he has playing with him.Greg's a friend of the show and always a lot of fun. Here were some of our show takeaways:
2023-07-0616 min
The Leader MentalityThe Journey to Country Music Stardom & Conquering your Fears with Country Music Performer Lauren HallCountry music performer, Lauren Hall, joined The Leader Mentality Show during CCMF to share so many powerful messages in her journey to meeting her goals.Lauren is very talented and truly a breath of fresh air in this show as she tells her story. She shared her younger life in which she was shy and had fears in singing in front of others and how the encouragement of her father helped her to develop her talents. Since this show was between her performances at the Carolina Country Music Festival she gave us a g...
2023-06-3017 min
The Leader MentalityLegendary entertainer, Greg Rowles, joins us for talk about his career in EntertainmentWe had the pleasure of Greg Rowles joining us for a talk as part of our special series during the Carolina Country Music Festival. Greg is a motivating guy that truly brings positivity and inspiration every day. He shared with us his storied career from winning Star Search back in 1994-1995 to his plans to open the Greg Rowles Legacy Theater next year. Some of our high points:-Being part of his family band growing up-Greg shares his big opportunity to perform at the Grand Ole Opry -Performing with John Rich and...
2023-06-2317 min
The Leader MentalityTalking about Things to Do in Myrtle Beach, Country Music & How to Unwind with Halley Murrow from WMBFHalley Murrow tells us her top tips to unwind when she has a very busy schedule and much more! In this opener for Season 4 of The Leader Mentality Show, Live from Grand Strand Brewing Company, we talk to Halley Murrow from WMBF about happenings in Myrtle Beach, Country Music, CCMF, Brooks and Dunn music and some teasers about upcoming projects she is working on.Halley May is always a blast to talk with and brings her positive spirit to our show.Some episode highlights:-How Halley got to this point in her s...
2023-06-1417 min
The Leader MentalityTips to Find the Best Talent and Grow Your Business With Business Leader Jeff Thompson, Owner of Carolina EnergyJeff Thompson, Owner of Carolina Energy Conservation joined us on our last show for the season to talk about business growth, hiring the right people and more.Jeff's story is a great one about his path from working for the family business, to becoming a salesperson to becoming a business owner and leading others.We enjoyed hearing Jeff's philosophies on business and life. If you are at a company that hires new employees you should enjoy this show as we discuss things to look for in a potential hire, personality profiles and interviewing techniques....
2023-05-1944 min
The Leader Mentality5 Steps to Building Company Culture with Bryant Barnhill of NASCAR and Rob ClemonsIn honor of NASCAR Weekend coming up in Darlington, NASCAR's Bryant Barnhill of Bryant Barnhill racing joins the show to talk about Company Culture with a NASCAR twist. As Bryant prepares for a big race that has legends such as Dale Earnhardt Jr and Kevin Harvick on Wednesday the 17th, we thought there was no better time to air this particular show. In this episode, Rob runs through his 5 steps to building Company Culture and Bryant adds his thoughts in how those steps apply to building a NASCAR team.Among the show highlights:-Bryant...
2023-05-1144 min
The Leader MentalityAndrew Dockery from WMBF Talks About Community Involvement, CCU and The "Are You Cirrus" PodcastMeteorologist, Andrew Dockery from WMBF, joined us at the C3 Coffee Bar and discussed many things including his new show, "Are You Cirrus".As always, Andrew had us laughing and brought up many entertaining topics in this conversation.Check out some of the highlights below:-Girl Scout cookies-Andrew recently took part in "Purses with Purpose" to raise money-He talks about how they came up with the name for his new podcast-The importance of consistency in doing a podcast-Talking to kids and other community events-The fun things...
2023-05-0435 min
The Leader MentalityThe Ground Zero Dragon Boat Festival is Here! Talking about Community, Leadership & Making a Difference with Stephanie Sebring In this special Dragon Boat Festival episode, we are on the scene at Market Common with Ground Zero's Stephanie Sebring as she describes the event and the difference it makes for the community.True Leadership is not about being on top - it's about lifting up others and no one is better to speak about this than Stephanie from Ground Zero. Year after year, Ground Zero provides a safe and inspiring place for youth in our community to get fellowship with others and grow as people. The Dragon Boat Fe...
2023-04-2829 min
The Leader MentalityTop Tips to Improve Workforce Development with Stan Beckley and Mark NixThis special episode includes two legends in the Construction Industry talking about how to improve one of the biggest issues in in business: Workforce Development.Stan Beckley from Builders First Source and Mark Nix from the HBA of South Carolina joined The Leader Mentality Show from Columbia, SC at the annual legislative Bird Supper for HBA. For years, builders and other trades have felt the effects of a limited work force in skilled trades. The issue has been getting more challenging in recent years as the workforce has continued to shrink while demand for the trades co...
2023-04-2034 min
The Leader MentalityMaking an Impression with Holly Hollerbach, Innovator at Coastal Luxe InteriorsCheck out this special new episode where we walk through a model home that was decorated by Holly Hollerbach from Coastal Luxe Interiors. This episode is designed to be viewed on Youtube at The Leader Mentality so the viewer can see the impressive visuals at this feature home. As a business leader, Holly has been on the forefront of the building industry for many years. In this walk through she discusses:-Making a home marketable-Interior design trends-Sponsoring Coastal Carolina University and the CCU Gala-Promoting your business-How an interior de...
2023-04-1415 min
The Leader MentalityOwner of The Wildly Successful Design The Sign company, Olga Kazakova, Talks About Business BuildingMeet Olga Kazakova, owner of Design The Sign, one of the most successful companies in Myrtle Beach, as she tells her heartwarming story about coming to the United States, her love for her family and working hard to build opportunities for others.We enjoyed listening to Olga as she gives a perspective of growing up in another country and difference of what working hard in America can do for someone that wants to not only succeed, but to thrive.She told the inspiring tale of friends that helped her initially make the trip to America, how...
2023-04-0734 min
The Leader MentalityNetworking and Finding Your Audience with Ulitza KronemeyerLearn about the path to starting a business through networking strategies. Ulitza shares her passion for her business with us during this show and explains how she finds her audience for her services.We really enjoyed hearing about her incredible story of coming to American from South Africa, earning her citizenship, building a successful business and taking care of her family.Some show highlights:-It's National I'm In Control Day - take control of your destiny always - do the things that others won't-Getting started with building a network when you don't...
2023-03-3040 min
The Leader MentalityTop Social Media Reels Creation Tips with The Carolina Mortgage Coach, Matt BradyMatt Brady, The Carolina Mortgage Coach, stops by to share his tips for creating great reels for social media and engagement tips to keep people viewing your message. On National "Companies That Care" Day, Matt brings a great message for the viewers about company culture, giving back and family.Matt also shares a lot of great information in this show including:-Why ice baths are so good to start your day-"Start you day doing something most people don't want to do"-How younger generations can get into home ownership-Great books: "...
2023-03-1738 min
The Leader MentalityThings You Should Know about Radio with the Radio personality and legend Rick Roberts from Wave 104Filmed from the Wave 104 studios, Radio personality, Rick Roberts met with the Leader Mentality to talk about a life in radio and giving back to the community.Rick walks us through his hard work behind the scenes to get into the industry, his love for the professional, his joy of helping others and some of his inspirations.We enjoyed so many leadership moments in this show.Some show highlights include:-Rick talking about the months of time where he was working behind the scenes to get his first opportunity-At the 8:35 mark...
2023-03-0931 minThe Leader MentalitySet Your Business Apart From the Rest - Real Life Success from Tide Law Firm owner Brett BranhamLearn the real way to set your business apart from the competition with Brett Branham - owner of Tide Law Firm. Some know this guy as an attorney, some as a successful business owner...some even know him as the Lyrical Lawyer. He is all of that and more.In this episode Brett talks about differentiating his business, where he finds his customers most effectively and marketing his company. Also in spirit of this being, National Reading Across America Day, Brett shares a few of his favorite books with us!For more on Brett and T...
2023-03-0232 min
The Leader MentalityLeading Economist, Dr Rob Salvino, Shares the Economic Outlook for the Year, College Learning and MoreDr Rob Salvino, of the CCU Grant Center for Real Estate and Economics, Leading Economist, entrepreneur, and leader shares the economic outlook for the rest of the year.In this episode of Teal Talk, listen in to hear more about:-trends in housing-interest rates and their effect on the market-going the extra step to accomplishing goals-next steps in college education-much more in depth info on the economyWe hope you all enjoy!Thank you to our sponsors - Carolina Bays Real Estate and Bryant Barnhill Racing!
2023-02-2342 minThe Leader MentalityReal Estate Investing Secrets with Successful Investor and Influencer Noah HoffmanLearn how Noah Hoffman, top real estate investor and influencer, grew his empire.Noah talks with us about his humble beginnings and his self made path to becoming an investor with many properties across the US.Highlights include:-Leveraging FHA financing -Investing strategy with property-AirBNB successes-Tips for handling Property Management-Things he's learned about the industryGreat tips for anyone thinking about getting into Real Estate investing from a person that is wildly successful.Enjoy!
2023-02-1630 min
The Leader MentalityTEDx Speaker & CCU Lecturer, Matthew Gilbert Talks About Public Speaking and Personal BrandingTEDx speaker and CCU Lecturer, Matthew Gilbert, joins the show to talk about many great topics.At 9:30 he details how to build your personal brand: Be clear, creative and consistent.At 17:50 he gives tips on effective public speaking.At the 26:45 mark he tells us about the Each One Teach One and how it gives students a chance to experience learn new skills and get exposed to the college environment. Learn more here: Each One Teach One - Coastal Carolina UniversityMatthew also talks about his path to becoming a lecturer at Coastal Carolina University, his e...
2023-02-0938 min40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk.Stroking the big "E" to get along better as a gay man - Rob VolpeIt's really easy to get bitchy with each other in our gay male community. Whether it is on the apps, in relationships, or when we are trying to come out. But what would happen if we worked on the big "E" and I'm not talking about erections. Instead, imagine using EMPATHY to better understand each other as gay men. Empathy Activist Rob Volpe, and author of the book Tell Me More About That: Solving the Empathy Crisis One Conversation at a Time, shares insights on how to be more empathetic and still be your unique and powerful gay male self...
2023-02-0343 min
The Leader MentalityKeys to Success in Business and Life with Jan Dobr - Owner of Beachfront Kitchen and BarSeason 2 launches with Jan Dobr, a successful restaurant owner in Myrtle Beach, talking about his path to success through a positive mindset. Join us as Jan tells us how LIVE IT, has been such a driver in his happiness throughout the key parts of life.It's a truly inspirational outlook.Also, Jan's restaurant, The Beachfront Kitchen and Bar, is having its grand reopening on February 4th, 2023 at their new location in the Sand Dunes Resort at 201 74th Ave N, Myrtle Beach. Come check it out for delicious food, drinks, entertainment and one of the best vi...
2023-02-0228 min
Life (UN)Closeted: LGBTQ+ Coming Out Stories & Advice for living out and proud!Coming Out With Empathy In Your Favor - Rob VolpeIt's really easy to say, "My way or the highway." Especially when coming out or dealing with all the things we deal with as LGBTQ+ individuals. Yet, things can be so much easier when we add a dash of Empathy and as the question, "Tell me more about that?" Empathy Activist Rob Volpe, and author of the book Tell Me More About That: Solving the Empathy Crisis One Conversation at a Time, shares insights on how to be more empathetic and still be your unique and powerful LGBTQ+ self.
About Rob
Rob Volpe is an astute observer of...
2023-02-0144 min
The Leader MentalityBrandyn Miller stops by to talk about building your business and goal settingMotivational speaker and business building guru, Brandyn Miller, stops by to talk to us about business building, setting goals and more.He also explains why most people's New Years goals are crushed by the time January 19th comes around and to not let that happen to you.A lot of enjoyable tidbits in this show: how to create a mission statement, how to plan properly, having "hero" energy and more. He also talks about BNI and how it helps so many businesses.We hope you all enjoy. For more from Brandyn visit: CLEAR Message - The B...
2023-01-1939 min