Thunder Nerds

In this episode we talk to Social Media Speaker, Consultant and Author, Corey Perlman. We explore the details of Corey’s new book Social Media Overload, and his strategies that are proven to help deliver real, positive results. We review some of the polarizing schools of thought, via good/bad examples of social media practices in all sizes of business. We also might talk about football and how I slammed one of my childhood friends into a mailbox… you got mail.

Show Notes

* Guest: Social Media Speaker, Consultant and Author, Corey Perlman

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyperlman

* Twitter: @coreyperlman

* Social Media Speaker, Consultant, and Author of Social Media Overload!

* http://socialmediaoverload.com

* Website: http://ebootcamp.com/

* coreyperlman.com

* Books

* Social Media Overload: Simple Social Media Strategies For Overwhelmed and Time Deprived Businesses

* eBootCamp

In this episode we talk to Full Stack JavaScript Developer and Founder, of OK GROW!, Paul Dowman. We ask Paul to explain what it took to start his own business and describe his path to success. We also review what responsibilities, roles and hats one must wear as a founder of a company and how to delegate ownership to your employees. Then we break some bones as we explore Paul’s passion for Jeet Kune Do and Filipino Martial Arts.

Show Notes

* Guest: Full Stack JavaScript Developer and Founder, of OK GROW!, Paul Dowman

* Links…

* Twitter: @pauldowman

* Personal Website: http://www.pauldowman.com/

* Company Website: OK GROW!

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pdowman/

In this episode we talk to the owner of Rough & Ready Media, Michelle Greene. We explore her journey across the country from California in her two-door Toyota Celica to working at the Herald-Tribune in sunny Sarasota, Florida. Michelle became the youngest editor at the paper and ran a team of more than 30 people: overseeing the production and design of the paper, copy editors, graphics, photography, website, magazines, tv and new product development.

Then we go into detail of how and why Michelle founded Rough & Ready Media; we cheer on her success as they’re celebrating their FIVE YEAR Anniversary.

Show Notes

* Guest: Michelle Greene, Owner of Rough & Ready Media

* Rough & Ready Media is a Sarasota, Florida-based web development, communications and marketing firm founded by an award winning, veteran journalist. The company is made up of former journalists as well as top artists, designers, copywriters, editors, web development coders and leading edge social media managers.

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roughandreadymedia

* Twitter: https://twitter.com/roughreadymedia

* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoughandReadyMedia/

* Website: http://roughandreadymedia.com

In this episode we talk to Technical Project Manager, James Burk. We explore his role as a Technical Project Manager and dive into his day-to-day at Exsilio Solutions. The TPM is the glue that holds the other disciplines together: organizing projects, mobilizing teams, building BI reports, front-end development, UX design and much more.

We also talk about his career as an independent consultant working for various companies that provided contractors to Microsoft. We then “energize” the conversation to the http://www.marssociety.org. The Mars Society is the world’s largest and most influential space advocacy organization dedicated to the human exploration and settlement of Mars. James was the President of the Seattle chapter back in 99-2000. Currently he is the webmaster & IT director for the International (HQ) Mars Society, which is run out of Colorado.

Show Notes

* Guest: Technical Project Manager at Exsilio Solutions, James Burk

* The Yeti Society, Exsilio’s marketing department.  http://yetisociety.com. The website was recognized by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences as an official honoree for the 2016 Webby Awards.

* Personal website: Jamesburk.com

* Webmaster for The Mars Society http://www.marssociety.org

* Twitter: @jamesburk

In this episode we talk to Community Architect, Kyle Bowerman. We discuss his day-to-day at Appirio – Cloudspokes/Topcoder and what it means to be a Community Architect. We explore his love for the IoT, and reveal how he is building microcontrollers out of wood. We also analyze the question “Is the tech game just for kids“, and probe the advantages and massive value of experience.

Show Notes

* Guest: Community Architect, Kyle Bowerman

* Twitter: @kylebowerman

* https://github.com/kbowerma

* Website: Grepstar.org

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-bowerman-6292631

In this episode we talk to Web designer and developer, Jonathan Snook. We discuss his career journey from Yahoo and Shopify to his current freelance venture. Over the last two decades in the web industry, he has done back-end development, front-end development, UX design, and product management. Jonathan has written a couple books including the self-published book, Scalable and Modular Architecture for CSS (SMACSS). He writes about tips, tricks, and bookmarks on his blog, Snook.ca, and shares his knowledge via talks and workshops at conferences around the world.

Show Notes

* Guest: Web designer and developer, Jonathan Snook

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathansnook

* Books…

* https://smacss.com/

* http://www.amazon.com/Jonathan-Snook/e/B001U7W4OW

* http://snook.ca/archives/writing/selling-ebook-on-amazon

* Twitter: https://twitter.com/snookca

* Website: http://snook.ca/

In this episode we talk to Tervis Tumbler Digital Marketing Manager, Amanda Eyer. We discuss her day-to-day marketing challenges at Tervis, and their great gift idea for this Mother’s Day… buy mom a “Mom, Me and Tea Gift Set” http://www.tervis.com/mom-me-and-tea-gift-set-wrap-16oz-tumbler-1218962.html

We also go into detail of Amanda’s involvement at ShelterBox, which provides emergency shelter and vital supplies to support communities around the world overwhelmed by disaster and humanitarian crises.

Show Notes

* Guest: Digital Marketing Manager at Tervis Tumbler, Amanda Eyer

* Holds a degree in public relations from the University of Florida and an MBA from the University of South Florida.

* Twitter: @AmandaEyer

* http://www.tervis.com

* Chair, Public Relations Committee (Volunteer Position) ShelterBox USA

* http://nomoredirtylooks.com/

In this episode we talk to Independent User Experience Consultant and all-around Web Super-Star, Paul Boag. We discuss how an English vs American accent can add or decrease value to your perceived intelligence. We ask Paul about his company Headscape, and why he stepped aside to pursue his own thing. We also go into how tools like Macaw might make the basic knowledge of CSS/HTML/JS redundant and provide more of an opportunity to focus on everything that is placed in the bucket of Product Design.

Show Notes

* Guest: Independent User Experience Consultant, Paul Boag

* LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulboag

* Twitter @boagworld

* Boagworld.com

* http://headscape.co.uk

* Podcast:

* https://boagworld.com/show/

* http://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-boagworld-show/id411449225

This episode we talk to Innovator and Entrepreneur, Rich Swier Jr. We journey into his passion for building businesses and helping other entrepreneurs develop their own success.  We also discuss Rich’s incubator for innovation and creativity, The HuB. The HuB’s mission is to build a strong creative economy in Sarasota, Florida by bringing together professionals, artists and entrepreneurs to execute big ideas. The HuB provides a wide-range of services including application development, video production, marketing, business development and many other key aspects to growing or launching a venture.

Show Notes

* Guest: Innovator and Entrepreneur, Rich Swier Jr.

* Rich Swier is an entrepreneur. Over the past 20 years, Rich has been involved in building a creative and technology economy in Sarasota, Florida.

* Twitter: @hubsarasota

* The HuB

* http://www.hubsarasota.com

* http://hubincubator.com

* The HuB’s mission is to build a strong creative economy in Sarasota, Florida by bringing together professionals, artists and entrepreneurs to execute big ideas.

This episode we talk to Full-Stack Web/Mobile Developer Ben Strahan. We talk about his 5 Year Plan for world domination and how anyone can use his strategy to transform their life and accelerate their career. We also go into the details of his involvement and influence in the Meteor community and Meteor’s bellicose hold in the #JSWars.

Show Notes

* Guest: Full-Stack Web/Mobile Developer Ben Strahan

* Github https://github.com/benstr

* Twitter @_benstr

* Blog: benstrahan.com

* Projects:

* Crater.io

* Podcast http://podcast.crater.io

* https://www.meteor.com/

* http://spacedojo.com

* Podcast https://show.spacedojo.com

* Works at https://www.okgrow.com

* Co-organizer of Chicago Meteor