By Adam Sheridan
The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.
Colby Hall, Executive Director at SOAR (Shaping Our Appalachian Region), joined me for this week's episode!
SOAR is a regional nonpartisan nonprofit that champions local projects, programs, and advocacy for the 54 ARC-mandated counties in Eastern Kentucky. Their mission is to fill the economic gaps left by the decline of the coal industry, and their goal is to rally the communities to help achieve these goals together for the good of all.
We talked:
Colby's book recommendation: Ron Chernow's, "Alexander Hamilton" https://www.amazon.com/Alexander-Hamilton-Ron-Chernow/dp/0143034758
Interested in working with or the resources available through SOAR:
https://www.soar-ky.org
https://www.facebook.com/ShapingOurAppalachianRegion
https://www.linkedin.com/company/shaping-our-appalachian-region/
Shaping Our Appalachian Region
137 Main Street, Ste. 300
Pikeville, KY 41501
Conley Bottom is owned and operated by their family for families. Their passion is your passion- Lake Cumberland, and all of the beauty and activity that it has to offer. Amber's grandpa, Charlie Denney, started as a dock boy at the age of 14 and worked his way up through the years. He and his wife, Polly, bought into the business and started to operate it together in 1979, even converting part of their home into an office for Conley Bottom. Amber's mom, Robin married her husband Fred in 1981, and they began to manage the marina and worked very hard to make the marina what it is today. They bought into the business in 2019. Amber's brother, Knox and herself also grew up at the marina and now work very hard along with their spouses, Jeremy and Rachel to keep the family business alive and well. They all take great pride in promoting a family-friendly atmosphere for other families to enjoy.
We talked:
Interested in working with or visiting Conley Bottom:
https://conleybottom.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Conley-Bottom-Resort-103535429689617/?ref=page_internal
Conley Bottom Resort
270 Conley Bottom Road
Monticello, KY 42633
Tiffany Finley, Executive Director of Master Musicians Festival, joined me for the latest episode.
MMF is a non-profit music festival dedicated to bringing musical excellence to rural Kentucky while making a 3 million dollar economic impact on the Lake Cumberland area. Tiffany currently serves as vice president of the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. During the pandemic, Tiffany also co-founded Black Mountain Management, a music management company that focuses on giving Kentucky artists a voice in the music industry.
We talked:
Tiffany's podcast recommendation: Dax Shepard's, "Armchair Expert" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/id1345682353
Interested in working with or purchasing tickets through MMF:
https://mastermusiciansfestival.org/
https://www.facebook.com/mastermusiciansfestival
Master Musicians Festival
PO Box 1212
Somerset, KY 42502
[email protected]
Michelle Allen, Executive Director of the Somerset-Pulaski County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), joined me for this episode!
Michelle's long time career in tourism began as a tour coordinator with Renfro Valley Entertainment Center. After serving on the CVB Board for five years, an opportunity arose for her to become the new Executive Director where she now leads an organization at the heart of her passion. The CVB plays a key role, not only in promoting Lake Cumberland, but in so many great events in our community.
Did you know tourism has an over $120 million dollar annual impact just in our community?
We talked:
Michelle's book recommendation: Delia Owens, "Where the Crawdads Sing" https://www.amazon.com/Where-Crawdads-Sing-Delia-Owens/dp/0735219095
Interested in working with or the resources available through CVB:
https://lctourism.com/
https://www.facebook.com/LakeCumberlandTourism/
Somerset-Pulaski County Convention & Visitors Bureau
522 Ogden St
Somerset, KY 42501
Ameet Patel, Principal at Thoroughbred Hospitality Group, joined me to kickoff season two!
Thoroughbred Hospitality Group is a Hospitality Development Management Company with the sole purpose of creating value-added projects that are both sustainable and made to last. Formed off a strong ethical foundation, they are highly regarded throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky for their unwavering commitment to quality, as well as their creative use of building materials to keep costs low.
We talked:
Ameet's book recommendation: Barack Obama, "A Promised Land" https://www.amazon.com/A-Promised-Land-Obama-Audiobook/dp/B08HGH9JMF/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=barack+obama&qid=1617884772&sr=8-2
Interested in working with or the resources available through THG:
https://thghotels.net/
https://www.facebook.com/THGHotels
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thghotels/
Thoroughbred Hospitality Group
82 Jolin Drive
Somerset, KY 42503
Brett Traver, Executive Director of Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation, better known as SKED, joined me for episode number thirteen.
SKED's mission is to improve the quality of life and vitality of their service area by promoting sustainable economic development and employment opportunities with creativity, professionalism, and integrity in collaboration with local, state, and federal partners.
We talked:
Brett's book recommendation: Gordon R. Sullivan, "Hope is Not A Method" https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Not-Method-Business-Americas/dp/076790060X
Interested in working with or the resources available through SKED:
https://skedcorp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/skedcorp/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtPGWJqcRpWcyHJW_dGT4yw
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skedcorp/
SKED
2292 S Hwy 27
Somerset, KY 42501
606-677-6100
Chris Girdler, President + CEO of the Somerset-Pulaski County Economic Development Authority, better known as SPEDA, joined me for episode number twelve.
SPEDA is a groundbreaking and innovative economic development organization that oversees and focuses on a well rounded and collaborative approach to bettering the community and region. It's focus is business creation, expansion, retention, and attraction.
We talked:
Chris' book recommendations: Dr. Meg Meeker's "Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters" https://www.amazon.com/Strong-Fathers-Daughters-Secrets-Father/dp/0345499395
Stephen Ambrose's "Undaunted Courage" https://www.amazon.com/Undaunted-Courage-Meriwether-Jefferson-American/dp/0684826976
Interested in working with or the resources available through SPEDA:
https://somersetkyleads.com/
https://www.facebook.com/spedaky/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLN8BF7gbxL7lWWlUaymXgw
https://www.linkedin.com/company/spedaky/
606-425-5409
Jordan Adams, Owner of Zilla Meals, joined me for episode eleven.
Zilla Meals has quickly become a success story in downtown Somerset. From humble beginnings, they have poured everything in to growing their business.
They started by renting the backroom of an already established kitchen. They faced increasing rent, being denied for multiple loans, and yet still pushed forward.
With the retail store thriving in downtown Somerset, they also deliver to 19 drop-off location across the state and even into Indiana.
We talked:
Like the Zilla Meals Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/zillameals
Follow Zilla Meals on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/zillameals/
Most importantly, order food today from Zilla Meals:
https://zilla-meals.com/
Book Recommendations:
"75 Hard" by Andy Frisella - https://andyfrisella.com/collections/75-hard
"Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable" by Tim Grover - https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Unstoppable-Tim-S-Grover/dp/1476714207
Adam Gullett, Director of Growth with Century 21 Advantage Realty, joined me for episode ten.
Everybody knows the Century 21 brand, but that wasn't the purpose of this discussion. How many of us struggle with time management, wish for more hours in the day, and so on, and so on?
Adam had a Facebook post recently that really caught my eye so I had to bring him on to take a deeper dive. He has solidified the habit of time blocking his day and journaling for nearly ten years now, and the payoff has been incredible.
We talked:
Like the Century 21 Advantage Realty page and subscribe to their YouTube channel to keep up with their weekly show: https://www.facebook.com/century21advantagerealty
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MnEgJYdd58HxbR7rNoKGQ
Have more questions for Adam on time blocking, journaling, or something else? Email him at [email protected]
Book recommendation:
"QBQ: The Question Behind the Question" https://www.amazon.com/QBQ-Question-Behind-Practicing-Accountability/dp/014305709X
Journal/Planner Recommendations:
Michael Hyatt "Full Focus Planner": https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwig1rrWoNXtAhVPVdUKHXpkDeoYABAjGgJpbQ&ae=2&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESQOD2Vwe-dKmR6ExEZpB52k5ySnqBBg3RswKURI2wphBCJg5yPBdZhCUTLLphm56TcHCbT7P-jjnuoOb7K86x46Q&sig=AOD64_3nV9uXy53xZ76wW1O6ydO9KYdpMQ&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwjQ4rHWoNXtAhWbZ80KHUApD1YQ0Qx6BAgHEAE
"Goal Crazy Planner" : https://goalcrazyplanners.com/
"Rocketbook Panda Planner" : https://getrocketbook.com/products/rocketbook-panda-planner
Jeremy Taylor, speaker, trainer, coach, and owner of Taylor Leadership Development, joined me for episode number nine.
Jeremy began his career as a teacher and coach, but has since followed his passion of launching Taylor Leadership Development. Through his company, he speaks to many businesses, schools, and organizations to help inspire people to connect their why with their work.
Like and Follow Jeremy:
Subscribe to Jeremy's podcast, "Let's Grow" - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-grow/id1268398975?mt=2
If you're interested in having Jeremy speak at your event or school, visit his website:
If you're interested in one-on-one coaching from Jeremy, visit his website here:
The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.