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Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
On this episode of our Golf series I chatted with Director of Instruction at Southern Hills Country Club Mr Ryan Rode. Ryan was born and raised in Oklahoma, grew up on the 11th hole out at Oak Tree East course so naturally golf was all he knew. He then played in college and decided to chase the golf profession shortly after graduating. Realizing a 9-5 job was not going to cut it. So Ryan went to work with and for some of the biggest names in the business all over the country, for legendary coaches like Hank Haney, Cameron McCormak and finally coming full circle back to Oklahoma to Gaillardia as Head Pro and then in the last year to Southern Hills CC in Tulsa. Ryan has an extremely impressive selection of young Oklahoma Amataur and professional golfers that he works with. No doubt you'll be seeing him walking the ranges on tour in the near future.
Follow Ryan on Instagram for all his tips and a look into Oklahoma's future golf stars. @rrodypga and follow us for all there is to talk about in Oklahoma Golf @thisisoklahomagolf.
Cheers.
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
On this episode I chatted photography with Pam Stukenborg. Specifically headshot photography, everyone needs a killer headshot and Pam is one of the best at it. Pam lives in Tulsa and if you've ever met her you'll know she's not shy and doesn't lack any energy! Exactly what you need from a photographer to make you feel comfortable during your shoot.
Check out Pam's work www.stukenborgphoto.com and on Instagram @stukenborgphoto
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Friday May 22, 2020
Friday May 22, 2020
On this episode I chatted with Korn Ferry Pro and OU grad Charlie Saxon. Charlie took a pretty unconventional route to the Korn Ferry Tour. Playing in China for a few years and winning the China tour money list giving him a full European Tour card as well as a Korn Ferry Tour card. Charlie chose to come home to the states and pave his way to the PGA Tour traveling around the states. He tells us some of his best stories from his time in China, being in the No Laying Up Young Hitters group and practicing during COVID19.
Follow Charlie on Instagram @csaxgolf
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Wednesday May 20, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
On this episode I sat down with Danny Thomason the Athletic Director for Southern Nazarene University. Danny is in his first year of being AD, as you can imagine its been a bit of a world wind with this pandemic bringing schools to a halt. Danny was previously a medical sales representative for Merc Pharmaceuticals. Covering much of the Southwestern part of the state. He's worked and served with hundreds of small town doctors and tells some fantastic stories of his time with them.
This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's Story Through Its People Since 1927. Follow them online www.oklahomahof.com and on social media @oklahomahof
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Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
On this episode I sat with friend Hunter Owen. Hunter has a unique business. If you've ever been to a OKC Thunder game and seen the laser graphics on the court during Rumbles hype session. That's Hunters company. But mainly LaserWolfFX does laser light shows for huge artists across the country. No doubt you've heard of the massive music festival in the Californian desert called Coachella? Hunter's business has produced laser shows for some of the industries best artists. Lots of EDM and Rap music but he can do pretty much everything regarding laser shows.
Enjoy this story, its one of hardwork, grit and determination to make his dream a reality and bring this business to life from Oklahoma of all places.
Follow Hunter @laserwolffx @thelaserguy and keep your eye out for his youtube channel coming soon.
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Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
On this episode myself and Jackson are back in the mix! We stopped by Indoor 18 Golf to check out the set up and see what Steven has to say about it all. Indoor 18 has 3 bays, 3 trackman simulators with 65 courses per bay from around the world. Its a fabulous facility and I am extremely excited for Steven and Ali to host their GRAND OPENING tomorrow from 9am - 2pm.
Headover to @indoor18golf and www.indoor18.com for more information.
THIS PLACE IS A GOLFERS DREAM MAN CAVE!
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Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
On this episode my friend Gannon shares his story. How he left the corporate world to pursue his dream of working for himself. That dream would be a pizza food truck with his mom Nonna. Driving from Perkins to Stillwater Oklahoma in the early days and then making his way to the city to feed people everyday. Driving down from Perkins day after day to be successful. Before they knew it their feeding the OKC Thunder, loved by us all, lines around the block and Nonna's sweet face ready to greet you at the window. Their pizza is known around the world. Nonna's famous Sauce and balls and Gannons grandmothers recipe started them on their way. Not only are they one of the best pizza spots in the world but they are great people and they have a great team.
Congrats on all the success and we are behind you all the way when your new restaurant opens up.
Follow Gannon on social media @thesauceesicilian
This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's Story Through It's People Since 1927. Follow them on social media @oklahomahof and online at www.oklahomahof.com
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Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
Something a little different for you today. I sat down with friend and founder of Eote Coffee Mr Todd Vinson for his podcast called "Ends of The Earth" produced in partnership with SALLT. One of my previous guests David Skidmoore is the Creative Director over at SALLT so if you haven listened to that one yet that should be next on your list to learn about what SALLT is and does in OKC.
This episode was a blast, not very often do I get to sit with Todd and talk about life. Especially on my side of the microphone being the host. Well this time I was the guest and I wanted to share the experience with you and show you a little bit of who I am and where I come from.
Head over and check out Todds podcast, he's doing amazing things and sharing amazing stories. Of course try his coffee if you haven't, thats a given! @eotecoffee
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Thursday May 07, 2020
Thursday May 07, 2020
On this episode I sat with Matt Brown. Matt's family business Red Rock Distribution Company has been distributing fuel around Oklahoma for the past 75 years. This is one of those Oklahoma generational businesses that reminds you who we are as Oklahoman's.
Company History
"In 1937, Barney Brown, Sr. and his two sons opened a single gasoline station in Oklahoma City at SW 10th & Walker. With gasoline selling for $0.12 - $0.14 a gallon, the small family business began selling and distributing motor fuel in the Oklahoma City metro area. From the original Pepper’s Refinery on S. High Street, Brown & Sons Oil Company started by delivering fuel to commercial customers like Lee Way Motor Freight. At the end of WWII, Barney Brown Sr. and his two sons, moved their office to the Oklahoma City Stockyards, where they worked hard to service vehicles and grow their commercial bobtail delivery service.
By 1957, the Brown’s had acquired another distributorship, Red Rock, from the first Conoco jobber in the state, Ed Klein. After the acquisition, the Brown’s formally changed the name of the new company to Red Rock Distributing Company, Inc. As the family business grew, other companies were purchased, and assimilated into a company that not only sold gasoline and diesel, but lubricants, lawn mowers, coolers, and auto parts.
In 1969, Barney’s son, Steve, joined the business and by 1975 Steve had developed a convenience store concept called, Save-A-Stop. After three generations, the company had grown from operating a single service station, to operating 25 convenience stores in the metro Oklahoma City area. Their transportation business had also grown from a single 308-gallon bobtail truck, to several 9,500-gallon transport vehicles. And if you ask Barney Brown, Jr. the secret to their success, he won’t hesitate to tell you, “We have a family that values integrity.”
Integrity is just one of the words that has been used to describe this unique family and the their business. According to Steve, “This company was founded on several principles we still follow today. First, we live up to the deals we make. Second, we service our customers with honesty and integrity. Third, we are always ready and willing to adapt our business plan when the business environment changes. And finally, we treat our customers like family.”
In 2001, Steve’s son Matt returned to Oklahoma City, and became a fourth generation marketer at Red Rock. Together, Steve and Matt have continued to expand and grow the core parts of the business. “I am so excited to see Matt come back and work with his Dad. You know there aren’t many companies that can say they have had four generations of experience in a single business. It makes me very proud to see them carrying on our family's legacy with such great success and integrity, “ Barney said. Before returning to Oklahoma City, Matt spent 5 years working for Phillips Petroleum in Bartlesville and San Antonio, TX.
Over the years, the Browns have been involved with many professional and civic organizations. Organizations like The Oklahoma Trucking Association, The Oklahoma Grocers Association, The Petroleum Marketers Association of America, and from its inception, the Oklahoma Petroleum Marketers Association, (OPMA-OACS). In addition, both Steve and Matt volunteer within the community and serve on several non-profit boards. Steve said, “In an ever changing business and cultural climate, it is important to support other businesses within our industry and give our time and expertise to help improve the community in which we live. Participating in trade organizations gives us the opportunity to address concerns and solve problems by talking with business people who share the same goals. Serving our community by volunteering our time and resources helps to improve the lives of our customers and employees. Both Matt and myself have always felt a strong desire to give back to the communities we work and live within. We hope to make a difference by setting a good example for our employees, customers, and suppliers. We hope that they see our commitment to improving the lives of others and will follow our lead.”
For more than 75 years, Red Rock Distributing Company has continued to grow its transportation and wholesale fuel distributing business. With the sale of the Save-A-Stop convenience store chain in 1997, Red Rock decided to invest more in their core wholesale fuel business by becoming a leading supplier of high-octane racing fuels for many tracks and racers in Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas. With a fleet of 17 transports and 2 bobtail trucks that service locations all over Oklahoma, they now sell wholesale branded fuel from Shell, Conoco, Phillips 66, Valero, Shamrock and Sinclair as well as unbranded fuel from some 12 additional suppliers. In this new era of business, that seems to love high-tech companies with high-dollar office space and limited life expectancy, Red Rock Distributing Company has proven that a few basic principals, shared by an entire family, is all it takes to build, grow, and sustain a business and community for future generations."
For more information go to www.redrockdist.com
Follow Matt @mbrownokc
This episode is presented by The Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's Story Through Its People Since 1927. Follow them on social media @oklahomahof and online at www.oklahomahof.com
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Tuesday May 05, 2020
Tuesday May 05, 2020
On this episode I sat with Sherry Jordan, president and CEO of Edmond Chamber https://www.edmondchamber.com/the-chamber/staff/ Janet Yowell, executive director of Edmond Economic Development Authority https://www.eeda.com/contact/ Jennifer Seaton, director of Visit Edmond https://visitedmondok.com/contact.php
Join us in celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week with Edmond.
As restrictions begin to lift, Edmond is ready to welcome you back to our hotels, restaurants and attractions. Your first getaway can be a staycation or short drive to Edmond.
More info: https://conta.cc/3f9Y2ZL
Edmond Cycling Trail map: http://www.edmondok.com/418/Trails
Follow Visit Edmond on social media @visitedmond #visitedmond
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