Cooper Brunner Podcast

Today DJ and I discuss the following:

1. Training (why boxing? Why it helps with confidence, discipline, etc.) 
2. Mental Health - how to better prepare athletes for their sport, eliminating distractions, emotions that get in your way, staying “quiet” inside and focusing on your tasks.
3. DJ’s upbringing - champion boxer, what it takes to compete at the highest level and stay there.

A blessing to have this incredible gent in the office. This podcast episode is streaming on @spotify and Apple podcasts. MAKE TODAY COUNT.

Omgbrodie is an upcoming Artist from San Diego, California. Learning how to read as a teenager, Brodie had to develop his own unique communication style, becoming an unlikely lyricist that can develop rhymes to themes meant to speak to those that have lived, or are still living with, the same struggles he has successfully overcome. It was through these unique beats and lyrics, layered over emotive dialogue that helped Brodie develop his own blend of Emo Pop. His debut album, 2019's "The Aftermath of it All", is a collection of his signature sounds, completely self produced using only his iPhone. The album served as the ultimate therapy for Omgbrodie, as he could narrate the story of his struggles, and turn this catharsis into a way to connect with fans and help them heal as well. 


FOLLOW  Omgbrodie 👇🏻

SOUNDCLOUD 👉🏻 https://soundcloud.com/omgbrodie

SPOTIFY 👉🏻 https://open.spotify.com/artist/6XJ0HEZVFiRWXq0jMldJmQ?si=J1gSkGAWQW2I_HtyJLUiHQ

FACEBOOK 👉🏻 https://www.facebook.com/omgbrodie/

INSTAGRAM  👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/iamomgbrodie/?hl=en

Show Notes:

Early Life

• At 17, you found yourself living homeless, going through obstacles and trying to figure things out, working on yourself. Can you walk us through these times and how you overcame these struggles?
  • Especially for those going through a tough time mentally, how did you get past those hard times? What kept you going?
  • Right now more than ever mental health is a real problem for Gen Z teenagers today, what advice would you give people that has helped you get through tough times?

Musician/Producing Journey 

• When did you start producing/making music?
• How would you describe your music?
  • Off the record you told me a lot of your music comes from a dark place in your life, if you feel comfortable, can you tell me more about this and where your inspiration for your music comes from?
• When you debuted your album “The Aftermath of it All” how did you create these unique beats and lyrics just by using your iPhone?
• What’s your relationship w/ DRETTYSNAPPED? (long time friend of mine)
  • How would you describe your experience working with him? 
    • How has this collab been working with DRETTYSNAPPED?
• How have you grown your audience? 
  • Reaching out to ppl on Social Media, collabing with other artists, etc.
  • Where have you found success in building you brand and growing your audience?
    • Tik tok, instagram, etc.
• Which artists do you listen to and get inspiration from? DJs? Producers?
• What are the next steps for you? Any new music dropping soon? 

• How can be reach out/ follow you and your music journey?
  • Name out your social handles and Spotify  

MAKE TODAY COUNT.
-Cooper

Mitch Kekel is a former DIII Football Player for  Linfield College.  Mitch is a long-time friend,  we grew up competing against each other in sports. He is one of the most positive, hard working people I've ever met.

In this episode we talk about the following (Tune in for Part II coming soon!):

• Story behind the Portland French School
• Fluent in French by the 5th grade
• Had already traveled to Europe 3 times by the time I was 14.
• My love for sports began when i attended my first Oregon State football Game when i was 5. 
• By 8, I knew I wanted to be a college football player. 
• Grew up playing sports my whole life. I played Football, Basketball and Baseball all the way up until High school where I focused on Football and Basketball.
• Played youth football against each other. 
• I grew up where if I played sports, trained for these sports and did well in school I did not have to get a job. I was extremely fortunate that my parents could afford to pay for outside training velocity, the yard, new athlete, gym memberships, Barton Camps, combines etc. 
• In high school this is what i focused on football, basketball, training, school. 
• Junior Year of high school. I tore my ACL. 
• Humbling experience/taught be about adversity, made me appreciate life,sports, and basic functions like going to the bathroom. 
• Worked my ass off to get back onto the field. 9 months later i was playing in my first game. 
• Linfield Bound!

College 

• College Football at Linfield
  • Freshman Year I thought I was the man. Physically I could play. But the mental part of the game is where i really struggled. I had no football IQ.
  • When I found out i did not make the travel roster I was so devastated I threw up. 
  • I was dedicated to learning the defense. But it a very slow process and i never really made significant strides. 
  • Playoffs I did not make the travel roster. 
  • Sophomore year. Realized i wasn’t working hard enough. I was not invested enough to become successful. Mindset change. Work ethic change. Changed who i surrounded myself with. Poured everything i had into it. Results came. 
  • Relentless enthusiasm, passion and Energy. That is what separated me from the rest of people. 
  • Senior Year. studied abroad in the french caribbean. Graduated with a political science degree and french minor. Plan was law school. Not ready for that financial commitment or time commitment. 

France!

• I wasn’t ready for the fun to stop and wanted to take this opportunity to use my language skills and travel. 
• Got a teaching job as an english teacher in the South of France in the city of Marseille. 
• Parents bought me a one way ticket to france and the journey began. 
• Taught 4 days/week. Every 6 weeks I traveled to 3 different cities or countries i’d never been to. 
• Fell in love with teaching and working with kids. 
• Parents came down for 3 weeks in the summer.

Next Steps

• 2020 altered all of our lives… We had to adjust and make some lifestyle changes / adapt to the “new norm”
  • How have you adapted, what new habits have you created for yourself that have helped you moving forward?
• What are you looking to accomplish in 2021?  
  • What’s next for you?
• Social Media
  • Net negative or net positive for society? And why

MAKE TODAY COUNT.
-Cooper

David Elizondo & Ryan Espinoza are founders of First Light Coffee Whiskey, a company based out of San Diego, California.

Utilizing all natural ingredients, First Light’s spirits use all-natural ingredients, mixing organic raw agave and coffee extract into corn whiskey.  First Light recently released their first two blends in 2020: First Light Original Coffee Whiskey and First Light Dark Roast Coffee Whiskey.

LEARN MORE 👇🏻
https://www.firstlightwhiskey.com/

FOLLOW THE BRAND ON SOCIAL 👇🏻
IG 👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/firstlightwhiskey/
FB 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/firstlightwhiskey
YOUTUBE 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HBJ3ZUbMySTXz9NNOgNzg

Show Notes:

Who are David Elizondo and Ryan Epsinoza? 

Background 

Where are you guys from?

• What were you like growing up? (sports-minded, outgoing, nerd, etc.)

Topics/Discussion Questions

• Why did you guys start First Light Coffee Whiskey?
• I want to hear from both of you on this question:
  •  What have been your struggles as entrepreneurs/running a business during these unprecedented times? 
  • In other words, how has COVID affected your business?
• What marketing strategies have really helped grow your business in 2020/2021?
  • Affiliate marketing, IG/FB Ads, etc.
  • Any pieces of marketing advice for our listeners?
    • Any strategies or tips you can give based on your experience?
• Unfortunately I haven’t been able to try your coffee whiskey yet (going to try yours out soon!) 
  • How would you describe the taste?
    • How does your Whiskey product(s) separate itself from its competitors?
• What are the next steps for First Light Coffee Whiskey?

MAKE TODAY COUNT.
-Cooper

Jimmy is an Electronic Music Producer and Touring DJ, covering over 70 cities around the world and 8 countries so far. He has several mixes on Spotify with over 500,000 downloads, MIA (ROSEDRiiVE Remix) being his most popular mix.

Follow Jimmy 👇🏻

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4NoqrtzPnShhuM0VDXStZL?si=QUQcjuaKS4uAjLBinb9Pkw

Soudcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rosedriive

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosedriive

IG: https://www.instagram.com/rosedriive/


Show Notes:

To start:

• Tell us who you are and what you do

DJ Career

How/when did you begin your career as a DJ? 

• Were you always passionate about music growing up?
• When did it click for you that you wanted to get involved with music and make it a career?

When/Where was your first show?

• What was that experience like? Nervous, excited?
  • How have you grown as a DJ since then to elevate your game

What have been some of the biggest moments in your career?

• Favorite rave/concert you’ve done?
• Favorite collab with somebody?

Why did you switch your artist name from Teddy Rose to ROSEDRiiVE?

Mindset

• Seems like a super positive person, why is that? What keeps you driven?
  • What does your daily routine look like? How have you created opportunities for yourself to grow you music following?
• What inspires you?
  • IE are their specific bands or artists you get inspiration from for your music?

Right now with COVID, many people are struggling to stay positive and create opportunities/ adjust to the new norm. 

• How have you adjusted to these lockdowns?

If you enjoyed the episode, please share it with a friend.

MAKE TODAY COUNT.
-Cooper

Connor Newell jumps on the show and we discuss the highs/lows of 2020.


Connor Newell owns Flight Year Media, a production company based in Portland, Oregon. 

FLIGHT YEAR MEDIA 👇🏻
https://www.flightyearmedia.com/

FOLLOW CONNOR 👇🏻
INSTAGRAM 👉🏻https://www.instagram.com/connorrrnewell/
CHECK OUT HIS YOUTUBE CHANNEL  👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4E1gIAucSk&feature=youtu.be

MAKE TODAY COUNT.
-Cooper

Dretty Snapped is a Melodic-Trap and Emo-Trap producer, vocalist, and audio engineer. He sells beats and runs a home studio in San Diego, CA.

Listen To Dretty Snapped on 👇🏻

SPOTIFY 👉🏻 https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Curf6Jk02KPKVqLcwykKN

SOUDCLOUD "Cold Hearted" 👉🏻 https://soundcloud.com/omgbrodie/cold-hearted-with-dretty-snapped

BEAT LEASES / BEAT SALES / STUDIO TIME / VOCAL PRODUCTION / MIX / MASTER
👇🏻
https://www.drettysnapped.com/

NEW DRETTY SNAPPED YOUTUBE MUSIC VIDEO "MOVE ON" 
👇🏻
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW9AIeEijv4

Follow Dretty Snapped on Social

Twitter: https://twitter.com/drettysnapped
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drettysnapped/

MAKE TODAY COUNT.
-Cooper

Today Amazon seller and entrepreneur Brandon Shroyer joins the show.

Brandon is the founder of Smoke Trap, a premier personal smoke filter that features an industry-leading filter life with maximum airflow while exhaling.

If you enjoyed the episode, please share it with a friend. 😉

Follow Brandon 👇🏻

Checkout Smoke Trap 👉🏻https://smoketrap.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/smoke.trap/?hl=en
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/watch/smoke.trapp/ 

Follow Cooper 👇🏻

Website: https://www.cooperbrunner.com/
IG: @cbrunner37
Twitter: @CooperBrunner

Make Today Count.
-Cooper

BookThinkers was started in a college dorm lobby in early 2016. The original founders, Nicholas Hutchison (Nick) and Alexander Clement (Alec), used to meet up weekly to discuss random business ideas.

As of mid 2020, BookThinkers has a mobile application, an e-commerce store, large social media communities and a couple podcasts that personify their mission.

Nick has interviewed over 30 successful authors, including Real Estate Mogul Grant Cardone, Click Funnels Guru Russell Brunson, and memory improvement expert Jim Kwik (author of the book Limitless).

In this episode, we discuss Nick's journey of creating and expanding the BookThinkers community through social media.

Book Thinkers Mobile Application

This technology gives you, the reader, a framework for learning.

Instead of reading a book one time and then putting it away, BookThinkers extends your relationship with each book for years to come.

It is one location that consolidates your biggest takeaways from physical, digital and audiobooks. You can now easily access that information whenever you see fit.

To learn more about the Book Thinkers Community Visit:

BookThinkers website: https://www.bookthinkers.com/

Follow BookThinkers on Social
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/?hl=en
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/bookthinkers
Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2qikdW7j42CVvAflMUoozQ

If you enjoyed the podcast, please share it with a friend! :)

MAKE TODAY COUNT.

-Cooper