Off the Record with BJ Murphy

Off the Record with BJ Murphy

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Off the Record with BJ Murphy episodes

  • BJ on the Encounter Grace Podcast

    Ep. 16: On Making and Reporting News with B.J. Murphy.

    Entrepreneur & Former Kinston Mayor, BJ Murphy talks about local politics, being involved in your community and navigating friendships in divisive times.

    Subscribe to the podcast: http://gracekinston.org/watchlisten/podcast

    Encounter Grace is a podcast for thinking Christians living in the real world. A ministry of Grace Fellowship Church in Kinston, NC. www.gracekinston.org

    29 min
  • Off the Record, Ep. 4 - Michelle Davis Cash

    Does former Lenoir County School Board candidate and lady angler Michelle Davis Cash believe in ghosts? What does BJ have to say regarding the latest alleged police brutality video and social media's reaction? This and more on Off the Record Episode 4.

    www.bjmurphy360.com

    17 min
  • Off the Record, Ep. 3 - Tony Sears

    Kinston city manager Tony Sears joins me and Aleatha on Off the Record. And we spoke about everything but the City of Kinston. And in my sidebar commentary, I discuss managing finances and the best way to handle debt.

    www.bjmurphy360.com

    15 min
  • Off the Record - Episode 0 - Dry Run

    As we begin to play with the "Off the Record" set Aleatha and I shoot the breeze about a bunch of silly topics. Tell us what you liked best and also what topics you want us to discuss or guests you'd like us to invite to the show.

    Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/fzfy7CyAjBE

    www.bjmurphy360.com


    4 min
  • Episode 3.02 with Sen. Jim Perry

    Senator Jim Perry is a native of Lenoir County and proud father of three. He went to Woodington Middle School, South Lenoir High School, Lenoir Community College and North Carolina State University. A few days ago, he dropped by Magic Mile Media and Neuse News to chat with BJ about a range of topics including some of his career and life experiences. Jim shared his thoughts on how our legislature works, why we should pay attention to the Second Amendment debate, and the importance of the North Carolina 2020 census.

    Key points

    • A peek into Jim Perry’s early life and the school years
    • Jim’s first real job and first stab at entrepreneurship
    • Business lessons Jim learned from a career at Affordable Care Inc.
    • Being a senator can seem like a thankless job and it is definitely time-consuming
    • Challenges in North Carolina and why your census information matters
    • The current situation with our state budget and other hot issues
    • The Second Amendment: it’s about culture and the realities of our environment
    • What would 48-year-old Jim Perry tell his 22-year-old self?
    • How can you help?

      • www.bjmurphy360.com

      www.jimperrync.com

      19 min
    • BJMurphy360 Podcast - Episode 3.01 with Gram Spear

      In our first podcast episode of 2020, we’re doing things a little differently. In the studio is Gram Spear, Vice President of Perry Management Inc. A native of Kinston, Gram attended Appalachian State University and East Carolina University. His wife and several friends recently launched a faith-based private school to deliver classical education accessible to all students, regardless of economic backgrounds. On this episode, Gram chats with BJ about basketball, social media, business practices, life, legacy and a deep commitment to faith.

      Key points

      • The backstory: Gram’s early life and the Spear’s family business

      • How Gram ended up at Perry Management Inc.
      • Thoughts on LinkedIn
      • Businesses need to control their own narrative  
      • Examples of how people spread misinformation on social media
      • Opportunity scholarships in North Carolina
      • Gram talks about his faith and how it impacts his business and family life  
      • Hope Preparatory Academy is offering classical Christian education  
      • A great Brandon Ingram story
      • What advice would 52-year-old Gram Spear give to his 22-year-old self?

      www.bjmurphy360.com

      21 min
    • Using Text Messaging to Grow Your Community - Episode 2.16

      Using Text Messaging to Grow Your Community

      Did you know you can use text messaging to connect with people and grow your brand? Zac shares how he’s been doing exactly that after getting the idea from Gary Vaynerchuk. As a marketer, BJ is always on the lookout for new developments in social media, so he’s keen to see how small businesses and entrepreneurs can incorporate text messaging into their marketing. Tune in to hear the discussion.

      Key points

      • The Neuse News/ Magic Mile Media team had a Christmas party, and it was a blast

      • Have you heard about Jingle Stumpy and the Christmas tree with no limbs? 

      • Zac explains how he is giving out his cell phone number to build his brand 

      • Will WhatsApp or some other entity introduce a similar service?

      • Organic reach on LinkedIn is not really great compared to a year ago

      • Ideas for using text messages to promote your brand

      • There's no way to know whether the person sending you a text is a real person

      • Annoying new followers who like all your posts and then quickly try to sell you stuff 

      • Has Zac’s dad been watching and sharing our podcast episodes?


      Call to Action

      Save Zac Holcomb’s number 252-549-0247. Send him a text, tell him who you are, tell him about your business, and connect with him. 


      Episode 2.16

      www.bjmurphy360.com

      27 min
    • Podcast Weekly Roundup: BJ & Zac - Episode 2.15

      How does government help businesses in Kinston? How has social media helped Zac’s brand? How does one post a classified ad online to Neuse News? As Magic Mile Media marks its third anniversary, BJ and Zac unpack the answers to these questions and hint at upcoming speaking engagements. 

      Key points

      • Zac has had an aggressive social media presence and business is growing 

      • Magic Mile Media is three years old

      • What does the government do to help business owners and entrepreneurs? 

      • BJ posted two videos to show how easy it is to promote an event or place a classified ad with Neuse News self-service option

      • BJ will have quite a few speaking gigs in 2020

      • Educators are striving to make their courses relevant to industry requirements 

      • Using video to tell the story of sports in a way that promotes the Neuse News brand

      • Zac has a challenge for BJ… and it has something to do with Kinston’s basketball scene

      www.bjmurphy360.com

      22 min

    About Off the Record with BJ Murphy

    From the publisher's feed

    BJ Murphy is the former Mayor of Kinston, NC, social media entrepreneur, and publisher of several news outlets. "Off the Record with BJ Murphy" is a more off-the-cuff conversation with Aleatha Thrower and special guests.