Killer Influence

Will and Brandon chat with Kirk Slawek & Adam Sadler of Gear Seven Creative, Shift, and Eleven Willow. We speak about their journey in the video production industry, technological advancements in the space, how they manage their time between the three companies, and what the future holds. Lots of great insights for entrepreneurs and those interested in the technology behind today's best car commercials and cutting-edge filmmaking techniques.

In Episode 4 of Season 2, Will interviews Ryan Kanaly, an independent photographer based in Nashville, who got his start experimenting with the capabilities of early iPhone cameras. He now runs a boutique photography studio — traveling the US, enjoying all that life offers, and opening doors to the next inspiring opportunity. This episode is priceless for anyone interested in a professional photographer's journey, from winning a new project to delivering the final assets to the client. 

In Episode 3 of Season 2, Will is joined by Brandon Brown to interview Don Schneider. For over 30 years, Don worked at the pinnacle of the marketing & advertising industry, creating some of the most recognized and awarded campaigns in the world. Leading the creative efforts for an array of Fortune 100 companies, Don’s work has won nearly every industry award possible, including Cannes Lions, Emmys, Clios, and even a Grammy. Recently, when USAToday listed the top ten Super Bowl ads of all time, seven were created by Don. 

In Episode 2 of Season 2, Will is joined by co-host Meredith Wiser to interview Nicole Brandt Minyard, Founder and Executive Director of Poverty and the Arts (POVA), which provides people impacted by homelessness with the creative resources, training, and art exhibitions to showcase their work. She is inspired by the creativity of those on the streets and is finding ways to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor. 

In Episode 1 of Season 2, we interview, Michael Henry, the founder and co-owner of Media Whisper. He got his start managing MySpace pages for music venues, for free. 10 years later, Media Whisper has grown into a powerful digital marketing agency with clients ranging from Live Nation to AMC Networks.

In Episode 11 of Killer influence, Alexa Rae and Will Barton interview Brian Hood, owner of The Six Figure Home Studio.

Brian Hood discusses how he went from playing in bands to starting his own DIY home recording business. The former drummer of MyChildren MyBride mastered his craft and now runs The Six Figure Home Studio, packed with educational courses and a podcast, teaching people how to run successful DIY home studios. His podcast is perfect for those who are looking to turn a hobby or passion into a full-fledged, thriving online business. thesixfigurehomestudio.com

On Episode 10 of Killer Influence, Alexa Rae and Will Barton interview JoJamie Hahr. JoJamie Hahr is the VP of Marketing at BBR Music Group. JoJamie Hahr has been with BBR Music Group for six years, previously serving as the VP of Promotion at BBR management group before assuming the role of VP of Marketing.

Prior to joining the BBR team, JoJamie served as the National Dir. of Field Promotion for The Valory Music Co., after being promoted from Dir. of SE Promotion and Marketing. Her 20 years in the industry includes stops at UMG, WSIX and WWKA. Since taking the helm of the then newly created marketing department at BBR Music Group, she has grown the department into an industry leader.

JoJamie oversees brand partnerships and strategic marketing, as well as coordinates marketing efforts for each of the BBR Music Group’s three imprints, including the 2016, 2017 and 2018 ACM Entertainer of the Year, and ACM Artists of the Decade, Jason Aldean, chart-toppers Dustin Lynch, Zac Brown Band and Chase Rice, as well as Randy Houser,  Jimmie Allen, Lindsay Ell, LOCASH, Runaway June, and more. JoJamie lead marketing efforts for Blanco Brown’s debut hit “The Git Up”, which claimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart (12 weeks), was the top-selling digital country song in the U.S. (13 weeks) and earned nearly half a BILLION streams worldwide to date.

Connect with JoJamie here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jojamie
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jojamie
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jojamie

In Episode 9 of Killer Influence, Alexa Rae and Will Barton interview Jason Davis. Jason Davis is an entertainment industry executive with a broad range of titles including award winning songwriter, award winning author, entertainment consultant and the former Senior VP of A&R for Dolly Parton’s management company, CTK. He currently is the President of One One 7 (representing some of the most successful songwriters and record producers of our time) and a partner at Radar Label Group. Jason has worked with worldwide stars, including Boyz ll Men, Sugar Ray, P. Diddy, Alabama, and many more! 

Learn more about Jason Davis here:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/oneone7jason?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasondavismanagement/
One One 7: https://oneone7.com/
Noble Management: http://www.noble-management.com/
Radar Label Group: https://www.radarlabelgroup.com/

In Episode 8 of Killer Influence, Alexa Rae and Will Barton interview the creators of eva (formerly known as Evamore.) Eva is the automated solution for booking live entertainment for corporate and private events. Alexa and Will chat with the creators, Makenzie Stokel and Channing Moreland about how they met at Belmont University, how they managed to build a technology platform with no coding experience, the fun details of what it takes to start a business at a young age, and how the company has grown over the years to fit the ever-changing industry and environment.

You can find more about EVA at https://bookwitheva.com/.

In Episode 7 of Killer influence, Alexa Rae and Will Barton interview Derek Webb.

Derek Webb chats with Alexa Rae and Will Barton about how he successfully moved from a touring musician in the band, Caedmon’s Call, to now making a living with his solo career by giving fans live concerts from the comfort of his own home. Derek shares all of his favorite platforms, tools and tactics on how to become an online success. This episode is perfect for any creative looking for a way to showcase their art online. Along with his solo career, Derek is the founder of NoiseTrade, the first tribe-building, free music site. Derek also continues to mentor artists and creators on how to make a living in an ever-changing entertainment landscape. You can find more about Derek at www.derekwebb.com.