Talking Sound Podcast

In this episode of the Talking Sound Podcast host Christopher Jordan welcomes returning guest and business consultant Alicia Maples, owner of Brilliant SMB, to discuss the radical concept of firing clients as a freelancer and her groundbreaking Credibility that Converts workshop that teaches this and other principles to help grow business. It may seem counter intuitive, but have you considered that the clients you have that are difficult, all too demanding or just don’t have it together may be causing you and your business harm by actively causing you to expend energy you could put toward other efforts? This may actively be the case!
Who does Disney call when they want input on their world-renowned Leadership Excellence Program? Who does 4-time NBA World Champion Bruce Bowen of the San Antonio Spurs call when he wants business advice? Who does an international cloud hosting firm call to help their entire sales team hit goals right before a 2.1 billion dollar IPO? Who has been featured in Smart Business.com, San Antonio Women and USA Today? It’s Alicia Meneses Maples! Also known as The Profit Queen! She is the Founder of Brilliant SMB, a 14-year consultancy firm. Alicia has been selling since she was 9 years old, established a highly successful corporate career at Fortune 500s training and coaching leaders. But she left the rat race to follow her calling and passion: Helping SMB Founders build sustainable dreams, engage in their God-given purpose and make a difference in the world for good. Alicia Maples has been featured in: SmartBiz.com, San Antonio Biz Journal, San Antonio Woman and... her TEDx Talk that has gone around the world and back again.
Join the Talking Sound Podcast as we discuss the concept of credibility that converts and firing clients with the amazing Alicia Maples of Brilliant SMB!
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In this episode of the Talking Sound Podcast host Christopher Jordan visits the Texas Association of Broadcasters trade show 2021 to bring you some of the latest and greatest technology available on market for live audio, video, and broadcast applications. With last year’s convention postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the TAB tradeshow came back in full force for 2021 with vendors from across the industry attending and showing their newest digital platforms and equipment.
We begin our tour with Panasonic, and industry leader in cameras, video mixers and more showing their KAIROS system. KAIROS is more than a typical switcher as it achieves high performance by fully utilizing the power and flexibility of its CPU and GPU and frees you from the constraints of a traditional hardware-based system. KAIROS offers unrestricted flexibility of input, output, and operation for efficient production of live video that captivates audiences.
We then venture to the Roland booth and get a chance to see their latest video mixer, as well as the all new PD20-HD Video Instant Replay Player. The Roland P-20HD provides an easy, affordable way to create real-time or slow-motion instant replays for live sports productions without highly sophisticated computer systems. With seamless integration between most Roland A/V switchers and HDMI camcorders and cameras, the P-20HD transforms everyday sports productions into experiences that will keep fans on the edge of their seats.
Next up is RCS Sound Software and their Zetta automation software, a multi-user, multi-station platform for radio broadcast. Zetta takes a Modular approach to workflow. All functions have a launcher app looking after your broadcast services and will restart them if they stop unexpectedly. This means that the parts that play out audio are separate from the Sequencer, which is separate yet from the UI, which essentially is just a big remote control for the system and can be run on any workstation!
Our next stop takes us the Solid State Logic booth to discuss their latest release the System T for broadcast applications. With AoIP-based routing at its core, plus full immersive and next generation audio features, System T has been designed for the challenges of modern broadcast production. The System T broadcast platform brings together the latest digital technology with a legacy of 40 years of audio console design experience, as recognized by the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for excellence in Innovation.
Afterward we head over to Broadcast Electronics, a part of Elenos Group, to discuss their suite of equipment and applications for broadcast stations. Broadcast Electronics, together with the Elenos Group, designs and manufactures a complete line of radio broadcast products, including transmitters for TV, AM, FM and HD Radio and program automation systems. One of the largest broadcast equipment manufacturer in the United States, BE is a global company that has influenced every major radio milestone since 1959.
We then head across the aisle to the Grass Valley booth to discuss their latest solutions for live on location broadcasts with their all new GV Media Universe system. GV Media Universe expands the capability of existing equipment and operations by seamlessly connecting control surfaces from Grass Valley and authorized partners to cloud services. Preserve your fixed investment while elastically expanding to cloud as required. Creatives require no learning curve to transfer their experience as they work between on-prem and cloud in an integrated manner.
We then head over to the Teradek booth, an industry leader in the world of onsite wireless transmission of video in the field for broadcast, film, and more. We take some time to discuss their latest release, the indomitable Bolt 4k, a device capable of sending uncompressed 4k video an incredible 5ooo feet! Streamline and future-proof your camera setup with the BB3-powered Bolt 4K product...

In this episode of the Talking Sound Podcast host Christopher Jordan is joined by Karl Winkler. Karl is an audio engineer and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lectrosonics, an industry leader in the world of wireless microphone and monitoring technology. We discuss Karls path into the world of audio engineering how he came to work in the world of wireless systems made for the rigors of the broadcast, film and stage industries.
Lectrosonics is well respected within the film, broadcast, and theater technical communities since 1971. Lectrosonics wireless microphone systems and audio processing products are used daily in mission-critical applications by audio engineers familiar with the company's dedication to quality, customer service and innovation. Lectrosonics is a US manufacturer based in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Join the Talking Sound Podcast as we discuss the latest in wireless for broadcast, film and stage with Karl Winkler, VP Marketing and Sales for Lectrosonics
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In this episode of the Talking Sound Podcast host Christopher Jordan is joined by vocal coach and founder of Ramsey Voice Studio in Austin, Texas, Matt Ramsey. Matt is an Institute for Vocal Advancement certified voice teacher, songwriter, blogger and has been featured in CD Baby, The Guitar Journal, DiscMakers and The Music Entrepreneur. We sit down and discuss the importance of proper vocal care and basic techniques for improving vocal quality for singers and spoken word artists alike.
In his years teaching singing lessons, Matt has helped develop singers in nearly every genre of music. From rock to pop, jazz to musical theater, Matt believes his training and world class vocal technique can help anyone achieve their goals. You can book your first in-person lesson for free here.
Join the Talking Sound Podcast as investigate the vast world of vocal coaching and the best ways to care for your voice with Matt Ramsey of Ramsey Voice Studio in Austin, TX.
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In this episode of the Talking Sound Podcast host Christopher Jordan is joined by audio engineer and sonic artist Willa Snow to the program to discuss the world of live audio engineering and taking local music on the road. What are the challenges of preparing your gear and musicians for the rigors of road travel? How do you deal with long days on call and short nights of sleep, while still having a great attitude for your venue and your musicians on stage? These are the moments that separate the weekend warrior “sound guys” from the professional audio engineers.
Join the Talking Sound Podcast as we explore the challenges and joys, triumphs and heartbreak that are road gigs with audio engineer and sonic artist Willa Snow!
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In this episode of the Talking Sound Podcast host Christopher Jordan is joined by Jason Barnard, Founder and CEO of Kalicube, a digital marketing agency that is pioneering the concept of Brand SERP optimization. Whether you are a band, a brand or an artist trying to reach a larger audience, little happens in the modern world without a presence on the internet. But is that enough? Once you are on the internet how do people find you? That is where SERP and SEO for band and brands comes into play, and that is exactly what we talk about with author, speaker, podcast host, musician and “Brand SERP guy” Jason Barnard of Kalicube!
Visibility on the internet can be a challenge among the rabble of millions of websites on the internet. How can you make sure that you band or brand is found and distinguished among the results found in a search engine query? “Brand SERP” is what your audience sees when they google your brand or personal name. Jason Barnard is leading expert in this field – and has been studying, tracking, and analyzing Brand SERPs since 2013.
Using the database with his Kalicube Pro SaaS platform, Jason has been tracking and analyzing over 70,000 brands across a dozen countries… Conclusion: your Brand SERP is your new business card, an honest critique of your content strategy and a reflection of your brand’s digital ecosystem.
Join the Talking Sound Podcast as investigate the mysteries behind SEO and SERP for bands and brands with the Brand SERP guy, Jason Barnard, CEO and Founder of Kalicube!
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In this episode of the Talking Sound Podcast host Christopher Jordan is joined by Jimy Bleu, founder and lead of the one-of-a-kind tribute experience Jimy Bleu and the Voodoo Child Revue as well as founder of New Divinity, a New York based production company. What does it take to emulate a playing style, a look and an attitude, all while maintaining the timing and musical skill of one of the biggest musical geniuses to walk the planet? What is the difference between a mere cover band and a tribute band? Jimy Bleu knows…and he is gonna tell you!
Jimy Bleu was born & raised in New York City & has been a professional singer/musician since his early teens. Jimy now spends his time not only teaching art and craft of music to others, but tours the country and beyond in numerous acts paying tribute to legendary, as well as sharing his intimate knowledge of Jimi Hendrix and his playing style with others through his Jimi Hendrix: American Guru lecture series. Throughout his many years around the world on stage, he has backed-up &/or toured with such notaries as Wilson Pickett, Slade, Betty Wright, Aerosmith, Isaac Hayes, J.Geils Band, Joe Tex, Foghat, New Birth, Al Green, Jimmy Castor, The Black Crowes, Don Covey, Brook Benton & Lonnie Youngblood to name a few.
Join the Talking Sound Podcast as we explore the world of the tribute musician with Jimy Bleu, of the Jimy Bleu and the Voodoo Child Revue !
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In this episode of the Talking Sound Podcast host Christopher Jordan is joined by Traveus Lawson, founder and lead producer for Always Press Record Productions and APRTV to discuss the world of producing content for digital distribution. APRTV is an online media distribution outlet distributing content through customized apps on the ROKU, Amazon Fire and other digital platforms.
What does it take to begin producing content for distribution for yourself and even other people? Is it really all about gear or can you begin on a shoestring budget? How do producers work with content creators to help make their vision come to life? When should you be ready to take your project to the next level and get a producer behind your project?
Join the Talking Sound Podcast as we explore the producing content for digital distribution and more with Traveus Lawson of Always Press Record Productions!
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In this episode of the Talking Sound Podcast host Christopher Jordan is joined by Will Leeyum, musical artist, promoter, and host of the popular Mixcloud show Wake and Groove Sessions LIVE with Will Leeyum to discuss the nuances of building an audience online and self-promotion in the age of Covid. What does it take to not only rise above the rabble of the internet to be noticed on a platform, but to keep your audience present and engaged with a world of content only a mouse-click away?
Now more than ever people are turning to the world of online media to fill their days. From online watch parties and podcasts to online radio and popular platforms like mixcloud, content creation has boomed during the time of the world-wide pandemic. But that does not necessarily mean that you cannot make our presence not only known, but impactful to an audience. If you concentrate on not only good content, but good production values, married with a work ethic focused on proper promotion, the sky is literally the limit!
Join the Talking Sound Podcast as we explore the world of building an audience an online promotion with mixcloud personality Will Leeyum.
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In this episode of the Talking Sound Podcast host Christopher Jordan joins the Tech Podcast Network team for their 2021 coverage of CES 2021 and some of the amazing technology being premiered at the first ever all digital version of the Consumer Electronics Show.
For more than 50 years, CES® has been the global stage for innovation. And the all-digital CES 2021 continued to be a platform to launch products, engage with global brands and define the future of the tech industry.
CES 2021 allowed the entire tech community to safely share ideas and introduce the products that will shape our future in this, the first all-digital version of their event.
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