Keepin It Rio Podcast

Anyone who knows Matt knows that he’s one of the nicest people around. When he announced that he was going to be leaving Roofr a couple of months back, I wondered what was up. Luckily, he reached out and asked if I wanted to do a podcast to find out. I’m guessing that I said yes, because Episode 259 is live. Enjoy!!

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Welcome back to Keepin It Rio. Episode 258 features a great Guest. William A. Stephens Jr. (“Stevo”) is a retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class, six-time award-winning author, podcast host, and mental health advocate. As the founder of Story Tyme with Stevo and host of the Crawl Walk Run Podcast, he focuses on veteran transition, leadership, mental health awareness, and giving a voice to those struggling in silence.

Stevo is the author of the Reflection Series — The Mirror: Black Edition, The Broken Mirror, and No Filter — books centered on trauma, resilience, military transition, and personal growth. His work has received multiple literary and mental health advocacy awards, including the International Impact Book Award, Literary Titan Awards, and Readers’ Choice recognition.

Beyond writing and podcasting, Stevo actively advocates for veterans, first responders, and individuals dealing with PTSD, isolation, and suicide awareness. Through speaking engagements, podcasts, and daily outreach, his mission remains simple: helping others realize they are not alone and proving that even in darkness, people can still find purpose, healing, and their voice again.
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🎙️ KEEPIN’ IT RIO PODCAST – EPISODE 257
Featuring Pam Wells

In Episode 257 of the Keepin’ It Rio Podcast, Chuck sits down with author and advocate Pam Wells for one of the most powerful and emotional conversations we’ve had on the show.

Pam stopped by to discuss her book, In Their Shoes — a deeply personal collection of first-person accounts inspired by people she met while hospitalized and battling severe depression. During some of the darkest moments of her life, Pam struggled with hopelessness, overwhelming emotional pain, and thoughts of suicide.

But through patience, perseverance, and daily determination, she continues fighting forward while living with constant pain and adversity. Her mission today is simple but powerful: help people who feel alone realize they are not alone.

This episode is raw, honest, inspiring, and a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is still hope.

Pam’s story is only beginning — and her work is already making an impact.

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Episode 256 is a good one. Today, I’m chatting with my buddy Javier Puerta, who also happens to be America’s Newest ABC Supply Branch Manager. From humble industry beginnings, to working with some of the best in the business, to packing up and heading back to his Hometown to build and open a new Branch from scratch. Does name recognition alone guarantee instant success? Tune in and find out.

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In this episode of the Keepin’ It Rio Podcast, Chuck Allen sits down with Priscilla Hale, founder of Priscilla Hale Life Coaching.

From life’s toughest moments to finding purpose through faith, this conversation dives into how one unexpected moment can completely change your path.

Priscilla shares:
👉 How she discovered her calling
👉 The challenges she’s faced along the way
👉 Why nobody is perfect—and why that’s okay

This episode is packed with powerful reminders about growth, faith, and understanding your value.

If you’re interested in:
✔ Personal growth
✔ Faith-based transformation
✔ Finding purpose

This episode is for you.

👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE
👉 Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments

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Welcome back, everyone. It’s Episode 254 of your favorite Podcast, and it’s a doozy. Were joined by Icon, legend, superstar and good Golf Buddy Brandon Wilson of Maxx Challenger to discuss Insurance Claim Supplements and some of the things Maxx Challenger does to help their Clients keep moving forward. From humble beginnings and a climb up the ranks of the Industry, to Co-founding a company and building a team of experts, this story covered it all. Enjoy.

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 Welcome back to another amazing episode of Keepin It Rio. Today, I’m excited to welcome my buddy Darren Rutherford to the podcast. A regular guy who loves dirt racing, he saw a need for something to provide info to the community and decided to create an app. Here’s the kicker. He has zero experience. Follow the journey from an idea to a live app that is literally being downloaded Worldwide and enjoy this fun episode of your favorite Podcast. 

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We’re back for another great episode of Keepin It Rio. This week, our buddy Aron DeLong with Lomanco stops by to chat about a topic that doesn’t get enough love. Yep, Attic Ventilation. From years in Distribution to becoming the new guy in a niche industry, Aron has stepped up and become a Leader in Ventilation. We talk about the importance of proper balance for efficiency and energy savings, as well as uncovering some really bad things that can happen if you don’t understand how to properly vent a home. Plentiful amounts of value in this one.

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🎙️ Keepin’ It Rio Podcast – Episode 251!!!!

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to another episode of the Keepin’ It Rio Podcast, where we talk business, growth, and the stories behind the people building incredible careers and brands.

Today we’ve got a fantastic guest joining us — Meredith Otero, a seasoned marketing strategist with nearly two decades of experience helping businesses build stronger brands, connect with their audience, and tell their story in a way that actually moves the needle.

Meredith’s career has taken her across multiple industries, including real estate, hospitality, and the private club and golf industry, where she held senior leadership roles in marketing and communications for several major clubs.

She’s also the founder of MET Marketing, where she helps organizations elevate their brand, grow their reach, and build smarter marketing strategies — blending creativity with real-world business results.

Most recently, Meredith stepped into the role of Director of Marketing with Bloom Golf Partners, bringing her expertise to help golf clubs and organizations strengthen their messaging, engagement, and overall brand presence.

But beyond the titles and the résumé, Meredith’s story is also about reinvention, balance, and building a career that fits your life — transitioning from on-site leadership roles to running a successful marketing business that allows her to stay connected to the industries she loves while raising a family.

Today, we’re going to talk about marketing strategy, brand building, career pivots, entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to stand out in competitive industries.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy this conversation with Meredith Otero.

This is Episode 251 of the Keepin’ It Rio Podcast.

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Well, this is a pretty cool milestone. I never imagined there would be 250 episodes of Keepin It Rio Podcast, but today is number 250.

It’s an honor to have Richy Nelson, the CEO of my longtime sponsor, Roofr, on for this one. From a 12-year-old kid cleaning up roofing job sites to developing and building one of the most impactful programs in the roofing industry, his story is probably not what you’d expect.

Enjoy this high-energy episode — and thank you, guys, for the first 250. It’s been a lot of fun chatting with so many amazing people.

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