Sound of Southern Charm

Her honeymoon turned into a service opportunity that’s spanned decades. Hear how Megan Smoot and her husband bring the  basic necessities to those who need it most, and how her career prepared  her to get their non-profit off the ground. For more information about their Jah Works Experience, check out their website:  www.jahworksexperience.org

If this was a chemistry class, you'd never think playing lead guitar in a rock band would mix with having a doctorate in Nanoscience. That's what makes Dr. Taylor Mabe so unique. His discussion in this episode touches on the element of timing in your career, as well as how being in bands prepared him for running a business based in science and technology. For anyone interested in launching a career in those fields, Dr. Mabe recommends the National Science Foundation i-Corps program, found here: https://www.nsf.gov/

You can also check out his new music at The Call Girl at: www.thecallgirlband.com

He's been a salesman for 25 years, and gained plenty of recognition with each company he's served. Hank Ballard has found a way to be successful in sales without all the overbearing, high-pressure, ego-centric strategies commonly associated with the field. Find out his two most important ideas when approaching clients in today's episode.

Daniel Seriff picked up a guitar at the age of 13 and never put it down. He's been an instructor and touring player for more than a decade, earning two consecutive awards as North Carolina Triad's Best Guitarist. Daniel and I will discuss his background, how he's remained successful, and how he applies musical concepts to corporate projects. He's recently released a new teaching concept, The Ideal Guitarist. To find out more about the program, check out Daniel's website:  www.danielseriff.com

Bringing you to present day. I discuss my time as a stay-at-home dad, what I did to keep building my resume with my time away from the corporate world, starting a business and the pitfalls within, and creating this podcast. Plus, a sneak peak into where the Sound of Southern Charm Podcast is heading in the upcoming season.

Diving into the minute details of my job as a local television news producer. What I learned along the way, even when I made mistakes, thanks to what I consider good leadership, and latitude.

One guy, two job opportunities. Which one did I pick? Here's the decision and the why behind it.

How I got my foot in the door of a local television newsroom, and almost slammed the door shut on it within a matter of months.

A chance meeting brings new opportunity for a teenager ready to work hard. New lessons learned while having some fun along the way.

Preview of what's to come in the Sound of Southern Charm Podcast. New Series titled Mountaintop Moments.