Behind The Wheel Podcast

We had the pleasure of talking with Donna Hylton, Hylton is a technology professional and community leader with over 30 years of experience. Donna began her technology career in college while working as a Data Center Coordinator in New York City. She has worked as an end-user database specialist, programmer, systems team leader, and information systems manager before making the transition to academia.

We have three sponsors of today's episode Ron Thurston, Lenses Only and the Kreative Print Shop Ron is a seasoned retail executive who started his career on the frontlines, he's the author of Retail Pride and the founder of Take Pride Today, and a former guest on the podcast.

If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT. BTW Podcast is listener-supported, I started a Ko-fi page to allow small businesses and entrepreneurs to sponsor an episode.  BTW Podcast now has a Patreon page.  BTW Podcast is listener-supported.

The launching of my Ko-fi and Patreon page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging that what I'm doing is providing a valuable service for the audience, the guest and sponsors.  BTW Podcast is a business.  You can visit Derek Oxley to stay up today on current happenings with BTW Podcast, sign up for the Newsletter, check out the blog or order merchandise.

I took the leap 4 years ago to drive for Uber/Lyft Full-time, so I could have the flexibility to devote to building BTW Podcast.  Like everyone BTW Podcast was impacted with the pandemic.  Ko-fi is platform that will allow entrepreneurs/business owners to sponsor an episode PRE, MID or POST roll, it also allows you to buy me a cup of coffee.

Patreon will allow listeners to show their support for the podcast on a monthly basis, Patreon supporters of the show will gain access to behind the scenes material, early access to merchandise, bonus episodes, and access to UINC, TIPS and RUNUTAINMENT articles.

Thanks for accompanying me on this ride.  Leave a voicemail on Anchor to let us know how we’re doing and receive a shout out in a future episode or you can now visit my brand spanking new BTW Podcast website in the lower right hand corner there's a microphone simply click that and record a message

Ramon is the founder and Cheif Brand Officer at Peralta Design a company he founded in 2008 after getting laid off.  Since then, he’s helped many startup companies with creative branding and web development services including MySneakerCloset.com, TruOptik, R4 Technologies, Facial Flex, and AcedMyInterview.com to name a few.  

Ever heard of Priceline.com? Most of the world has, thanks to those funny William Shatner commercials. Ramon served as Senior Art Director on the team that launched it back in 1998 when it was just an idea-turned startup.

We have three sponsors of today's episode Ron Thurston, Lenses Only and the Kreative Print Shop Ron is a seasoned retail executive who started his career on the frontlines, he's the author of Retail Pride and the founder of Take Pride Today, and a former guest on the podcast.

If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT. BTW Podcast is listener-supported, I started a Ko-fi page to allow small businesses and entrepreneurs to sponsor an episode.  BTW Podcast now has a Patreon page.  BTW Podcast is listener-supported.

The launching of my Ko-fi and Patreon page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging that what I'm doing is providing a valuable service for the audience, the guest and sponsors.  BTW Podcast is a business.  You can visit Derek Oxley to stay up today on current happenings with BTW Podcast, sign up for the Newsletter, check out the blog or order merchandise.

I took the leap 4 years ago to drive for Uber/Lyft Full-time, so I could have the flexibility to devote to building BTW Podcast.  Like everyone BTW Podcast was impacted with the pandemic.  Ko-fi is platform that will allow entrepreneurs/business owners to sponsor an episode PRE, MID or POST roll, it also allows you to buy me a cup of coffee.

Patreon will allow listeners to show their support for the podcast on a monthly basis, Patreon supporters of the show will gain access to behind the scenes material, early access to merchandise, bonus episodes, and access to UINC, TIPS and RUNUTAINMENT articles.

Thanks for accompanying me on this ride.  Leave a voicemail on Anchor to let us know how we’re doing and receive a shout out in a future episode or you can now visit my brand spanking new BTW Podcast website in the lower right hand corner there's a microphone simply click that and record a message

John and George Pertesis were part of a franchise that went under after the pandemic.  I noticed a change in the decor but there was no indication of a brewing problem. After speaking with George’s pops he told me the story and I invited him to be on the show to share with our audience.

We have three sponsors of today's episode Ron Thurston, Lenses Only and the Kreative Print Shop Ron is a seasoned retail executive who started his career on the frontlines, he's the author of Retail Pride and the founder of Take Pride Today, and a former guest on the podcast.

If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT. BTW Podcast is listener-supported, I started a Ko-fi page to allow small businesses and entrepreneurs to sponsor an episode.  BTW Podcast now has a Patreon page.  BTW Podcast is listener-supported.

The launching of my Ko-fi and Patreon page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging that what I'm doing is providing a valuable service for the audience, the guest and sponsors.  BTW Podcast is a business.  You can visit Derek Oxley to stay up today on current happenings with BTW Podcast, sign up for the Newsletter, check out the blog or order merchandise.

I took the leap 4 years ago to drive for Uber/Lyft Full-time, so I could have the flexibility to devote to building BTW Podcast.  Like everyone BTW Podcast was impacted with the pandemic.  Ko-fi is platform that will allow entrepreneurs/business owners to sponsor an episode PRE, MID or POST roll, it also allows you to buy me a cup of coffee.

Patreon will allow listeners to show their support for the podcast on a monthly basis, Patreon supporters of the show will gain access to behind the scenes material, early access to merchandise, bonus episodes, and access to UINC, TIPS and RUNUTAINMENT articles.

Thanks for accompanying me on this ride.  Leave a voicemail on Anchor to let us know how we’re doing and receive a shout out in a future episode or you can now visit my brand spanking new BTW Podcast website in the lower right hand corner there's a microphone simply click that and record a message

Kelly is a book influencer and an avid reader, I'd say she has a mild addiction to books I suppose there could be the worst addictions besides books.  Kelly is building a community around her passion.  During this episode, we talk about her origin story, sponsorships, podcasting and monetizing her passion.

We have three sponsors of today's episode Ron Thurston, Lenses Only and the Kreative Print Shop Ron is a seasoned retail executive who started his career on the frontlines, he's the author of Retail Pride and the founder of Take Pride Today, and a former guest on the podcast.

If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT. BTW Podcast is listener-supported, I started a Ko-fi page to allow small businesses and entrepreneurs to sponsor an episode.  BTW Podcast now has a Patreon page.  BTW Podcast is listener-supported.

The launching of my Ko-fi and Patreon page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging that what I'm doing is providing a valuable service for the audience, the guest and sponsors.  BTW Podcast is a business.  You can visit Derek Oxley to stay up today on current happenings with BTW Podcast, sign up for the Newsletter, check out the blog or order merchandise.

I took the leap 4 years ago to drive for Uber/Lyft Full-time, so I could have the flexibility to devote to building BTW Podcast.  Like everyone BTW Podcast was impacted with the pandemic.  Ko-fi is platform that will allow entrepreneurs/business owners to sponsor an episode PRE, MID or POST roll, it also allows you to buy me a cup of coffee.

Patreon will allow listeners to show their support for the podcast on a monthly basis, Patreon supporters of the show will gain access to behind the scenes material, early access to merchandise, bonus episodes, and access to UINC, TIPS and RUNUTAINMENT articles.

Thanks for accompanying me on this ride.  Leave a voicemail on Anchor to let us know how we’re doing and receive a shout out in a future episode or you can now visit my brand spanking new BTW Podcast website in the lower right hand corner there's a microphone simply click that and record a message

Brigid Brigid Turner is a marathoner, an actress, and director, known for Deka-Log: A Finding Me story (2017), For a Dark Skin Girl (2015) and All for Jessica (2013).  During the pandemic, Bridgid wrote a feature film Run Crew which is now in post-production.  

We have two sponsors of today's episode Ron Thurston and Lenses Only Ron is a seasoned retail executive who started his career on the frontlines, he's the author of Retail Pride and the founder of Take Pride Today and a former guest on the podcast.  

If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT. BTW Podcast is listener-supported, I started a Ko-fi page to allow small businesses and entrepreneurs to sponsor an episode.  BTW Podcast now has a Patreon page.  BTW Podcast is listener-supported.

The launching of my Ko-fi and Patreon page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging that what I'm doing is providing a valuable service for the audience, the guest and sponsors.  BTW Podcast is a business.  You can visit Derek Oxley to stay up today on current happenings with BTW Podcast, sign up for the Newsletter, check out the blog or order merchandise.

I took the leap 4 years ago to drive for Uber/Lyft Full-time, so I could have the flexibility to devote to building BTW Podcast.  Like everyone BTW Podcast was impacted with the pandemic.  Ko-fi is platform that will allow entrepreneurs/business owners to sponsor an episode PRE, MID or POST roll, it also allows you to buy me a cup of coffee.

Patreon will allow listeners to show their support for the podcast on a monthly basis, Patreon supporters of the show will gain access to behind the scenes material, early access to merchandise, bonus episodes, and access to UINC, TIPS and RUNUTAINMENT articles.

Thanks for accompanying me on this ride.  Leave a voicemail on Anchor to let us know how we’re doing and receive a shout out in a future episode or you can now visit my brand spanking new BTW Podcast website in the lower righthand corner there's a microphone simply click that and record a message

Steven Abbate established Lenses Only in 2015 as a Connecticut eyewear retailer based on the following three key principles:

Today's episode is sponsored by Ron Thurston Ron is a seasoned retail executive who started his career on the frontlines, he's the author of Retail Pride and the founder of Take Pride Today and a former guest on the podcast.

If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT. BTW Podcast is listener-supported, I started a Ko-fi page to allow small businesses and entrepreneurs to sponsor an episode.  BTW Podcast now has a Patreon page.  BTW Podcast is listener-supported.

The launching of my Ko-fi and Patreon page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging that what I'm doing is providing a valuable service for the audience, the guest and sponsors.  BTW Podcast is a business.  You can visit Derek Oxley to stay up today on current happenings with BTW Podcast, sign up for the Newsletter, check out the blog or order merchandise.

I took the leap 4 years ago to drive for Uber/Lyft Full-time, so I could have the flexibility to devote to building BTW Podcast.  Like everyone BTW Podcast was impacted with the pandemic.  Ko-fi is platform that will allow entrepreneurs/business owners to sponsor an episode PRE, MID or POST roll, it also allows you to buy me a cup of coffee.

Patreon will allow listeners to show their support for the podcast on a monthly basis, Patreon supporters of the show will gain access to behind the scenes material, early access to merchandise, bonus episodes, and access to UINC, TIPS and RUNUTAINMENT articles.

Thanks for accompanying my on this ride.  Leave a voicemail on Anchor to let us know how we’re doing and receive a shout out in a future episode or you can now visit my brand spanking new BTW Podcast website in lower righthand corner there's a microphone simply click that and record a message

When Phriday retired from the military and considered her next move she decided to do what came naturally networking.  Phriday's superpower is connecting people and helping to turn their dreams into realities through Clientpro. By examining what-if phrases she created the pillars for Clientpro.  Create, Build, and Enhance. Communicating ideas to her is all about two letters that together can stand on its own but can create interest and demand, build credibility and reputation, enhance understanding all "in" how it's used. "Begin. When your end is "in" you start, but once your "in" becomes the middle you are. Being."  

Today's episode is sponsored by Lenses Only, with three locations in CT. and one more on the way you can have a new pair of glasses within a few days.  Designer frames are 50% Off but, if you're attached to your existing frames visit Lenses Only and they'll walk you through a seamless process.

If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT. BTW Podcast is listener-supported, I started a Ko-fi page to allow small businesses and entrepreneurs to sponsor an episode.  BTW Podcast now has a Patreon page.  BTW Podcast is listener-supported.

The launching of my Ko-fi and Patreon page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging that what I'm doing is providing a valuable service for the audience, the guest and sponsors.  BTW Podcast is a business.  You can visit Derek Oxley to stay up today on current happenings with BTW Podcast, sign up for the Newsletter, check out the blog or order merchandise.

I took the leap 4 years ago to drive for Uber/Lyft Full-time, so I could have the flexibility to devote to building BTW Podcast.  Like everyone BTW Podcast was impacted with the pandemic.  Ko-fi is platform that will allow entrepreneurs/business owners to sponsor an episode PRE, MID or POST roll, it also allows you to buy me a cup of coffee.

Patreon will allow listeners to show their support for the podcast on a monthly basis, Patreon supporters of the show will gain access to behind the scenes material, early access to merchandise, bonus episodes, and access to UINC, TIPS and RUNUTAINMENT articles.

Thanks for accompanying my on this ride.  Leave a voicemail on Anchor to let us know how we’re doing and receive a shout out in a future episode or you can now visit my brand spanking new BTW Podcast website in lower righthand corner there's a microphone simply click that and record a message

Jeff Henderson, is a well known race director and founder of the Musselman Triathlon and co-director of the Seneca7, he provided technical & logistics support for “Paulie’s Push,” a 20th anniversary tribute to the flight crews killed that day.  We had a the opportunity to see the device that Jeff created to track Paulie as he set out to push a beverage cart from Boston to ground zero.

Today's episode is sponsored by Ron Thurston, Ron is an Amazon best-selling author of Retail Pride and the founder of Take Pride today.

If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT. BTW Podcast is listener-supported, I started a Ko-fi page to allow small businesses and entrepreneurs to sponsor an episode.  BTW Podcast now has a Patreon page.  BTW Podcast is listener-supported.

The launching of my Ko-fi and Patreon page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging that what I'm doing is providing a valuable service for the audience, the guest and sponsors.  BTW Podcast is a business.  You can visit Derek Oxley to stay up today on current happenings with BTW Podcast, sign up for the Newsletter, check out the blog or order merchandise.

I took the leap 4 years ago to drive for Uber/Lyft Full-time, so I could have the flexibility to devote to building BTW Podcast.  Like everyone BTW Podcast was impacted with the pandemic.  Ko-fi is platform that will allow entrepreneurs/business owners to sponsor an episode PRE, MID or POST roll, it also allows you to buy me a cup of coffee.

Patreon will allow listeners to show their support for the podcast on a monthly basis, Patreon supporters of the show will gain access to behind the scenes material, early access to merchandise, bonus episodes, and access to UINC, TIPS and RUNUTAINMENT articles.

Thanks for accompanying my on this ride.  Leave a voicemail on Anchor to let us know how we’re doing and receive a shout out in a future episode or you can now visit my brand spanking new BTW Podcast website in lower righthand corner there's a microphone simply click that and record a message

Expert bespoke clothier Stephen Kempson has outfitted leaders in business, entertainment, and media and continues to draw a diverse clientele due to his ability to keenly understand the individual tastes and needs of his clients while simplifying the bespoke process.

Stephen is recognized among the country’s finest personal tailors.  He has been featured in The Financial Times, The Robb  Report, Departures magazine, and other leading publications.  Things haven't always been easy, when Kempson stepped out on his own in August 2001 he had no idea terrorists would fly planes into the World Trade Towers.  The first two years were a struggle but, what kept Stephen focused was his passion and his love to serve and create an experience for his clients.

If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT. BTW Podcast is listener-supported, I started a Ko-fi page to allow small businesses and entrepreneurs to sponsor an episode.  BTW Podcast now has a Patreon page.  BTW Podcast is listener-supported.

The launching of my Ko-fi and Patreon page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging that what I'm doing is providing a valuable service for the audience, the guest and sponsors.  BTW Podcast is a business.  You can visit Derek Oxley to stay up today on current happenings with BTW Podcast, sign up for the Newsletter, check out the blog or order merchandise.

I took the leap 4 years ago to drive for Uber/Lyft Full-time, so I could have the flexibility to devote to building BTW Podcast.  Like everyone BTW Podcast was impacted with the pandemic.  Ko-fi is platform that will allow entrepreneurs/business owners to sponsor an episode PRE, MID or POST roll, it also allows you to buy me a cup of coffee.

Patreon will allow listeners to show their support for the podcast on a monthly basis, Patreon supporters of the show will gain access to behind the scenes material, early access to merchandise, bonus episodes, and access to UINC, TIPS and RUNUTAINMENT articles.

Thanks for accompanying my on this ride.  Leave a voicemail on Anchor to let us know how we’re doing and receive a shout out in a future episode or you can now visit my brand spanking new BTW Podcast website in lower righthand corner there's a microphone simply click that and record a message

On Air Mic Flags is a division of Quality Name Plate, one of the leading companies in manufacturing and print identification in the United States. With customers as diverse as General Electric, ESPN, Rubbermaid, and Disney, you most likely have 5 of our products somewhere in your home or have seen them on TV.   Our facilities and expertise are second to none in our industry and we strive to use our experience to ensure quality in every job we produce.

Founded in 1949, we’ve had our fair share of experimentation across the manufacturing board. That’s why when the original folks of our fellow Connecticut-born company ESPN called us up and asked us to make a mic flag, we didn’t hesitate to say yes. And that’s how onairmicflags.com was born – one of the leading and most reliable places to order a microphone flag!

If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT. BTW Podcast is listener-supported, I started a Ko-fi page to allow small businesses and entrepreneurs to sponsor an episode.  BTW Podcast now has a Patreon page.  BTW Podcast is listener-supported.

The launching of my Ko-fi and Patreon page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging that what I'm doing is providing a valuable service for the audience, the guest and sponsors.  BTW Podcast is a business.  You can visit Derek Oxley to stay up today on current happenings with BTW Podcast, sign up for the Newsletter, check out the blog or order merchandise.

I took the leap 4 years ago to drive for Uber/Lyft Full-time, so I could have the flexibility to devote to building BTW Podcast.  Like everyone BTW Podcast was impacted with the pandemic.  Ko-fi is platform that will allow entrepreneurs/business owners to sponsor an episode PRE, MID or POST roll, it also allows you to buy me a cup of coffee.

Patreon will allow listeners to show their support for the podcast on a monthly basis, Patreon supporters of the show will gain access to behind the scenes material, early access to merchandise, bonus episodes, and access to UINC, TIPS and RUNUTAINMENT articles.

Thanks for accompanying my on this ride.  Leave a voicemail on Anchor to let us know how we’re doing and receive a shout out in a future episode or you can now visit my brand spanking new BTW Podcast website in lower righthand corner there's a microphone simply click that and record a message