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This is The OKC TEE SHOP with Kerry Egeler - From Fired to Successful Online Business in 3 Months

From Fired to Successful Online Business 3 in Months 

Kerry Egeler from Broken Arrow Oklahoma, founder and owner of The OKC TEE SHOP. Kerry’s background. 

Kerry was fired from his job just a few years ago and finally his brother in law ( an online marketing, business building coach ) said, “ now will you trust me and let me help you build your online business?”

Kerry took the jump with a young child and one on the way he dove into building his online t-shirt business. Within a few months of OKC Thunder basketball his busienss was profitable. Kerry built his business with the help of his brother in-law with zero start up money. All online, all drop shipped product, no inventory. Just a website, social media accounts and his creativity designing Thunder themed t-shirts. 

Kerry’s biggest advantage over his competition is speed. If something happens at a Thunder game, someone tweets a quote, gets in the media whatever it is. Kerry can turn that into a t-shirt design and its live on the website within hours. For example the recent Baker Mayfield chugging a beer at that baseball game was on a t-shirt and online within hours. 

With the help of social media marketing, these t-shirts are on the market. Unlike his competition who have to print these designs, and have inventory at their store and online which takes weeks. Speed is the key. Today we thrive on speed, instant gratification is our drug. From Amazon Prime delivery in hours, ordering food, buying concert tickets. Speed is our favorite drug, we HATE waiting for more than we need to, when wifi is slow its the worst thing in the world! Right?

After a few years Kerry as his online business down to a tee. (pun totally intended) He’s working on building online courses to show others how this can be done, how you can start your online business with zero start up money and have sales within hours. 

Great news for This is Oklahoma fans, our t-shirts will be up on the website www.okcteeshop.com available for purchase. 

If you want to learn more about Kerry’s business send him a message on Instagram @okcteeshop.  

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Mike

This is The Integris Foundation

Not Just A Hospital — Healthcare Philanthropy — The Integris Foundation 

A very emotional podcast with Jon and Anne at the Integris Foundation. For this interview I sat down with Jonathon McCoy and Anne Clouse to talk about healthcare philanthropy.

A lot of people see the Integris centers across the metro and think it’s just a hospital. Personally I hate hospitals, the smell and the color of the décor. For me hospitals are a bad place, or I thought they were. To clarify, this is from my experience back in the UK. Jon and Anne came on the podcast to share their personal stories about how Integris has played a huge part of their lives and how they through their work at the foundation help those who need it.

There are many inspirational stories from this podcast but I’ll just touch on a couple of them. Integris is the largest Oklahoma governed health institution and it’s a non-profit. All the money is reinvested in the business and caring for those in need through the foundations.

Jon has two sets of twins. How awesome is that! Both his twins had care at Integris and seeing that his gift back to fertility helped pay for the equipment that they used to care for his wife and then his twins once they were born.

I asked Jon and Anne what they think of when they hear their mission statement

“ Your passion changes lives” Both shared the story of Sarah Brumley who was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer with a 6% chance of living more than 5 years. Sarah worked with the Integris cancer institute and the integrated medicine program, which is a holistic way to help patients through their diagnosis. This is not covered by insurance. So Sarah and the Integris Foundation challenged everyone at the Integris Gala to raise money for her project to help others without the ability to pay for this program.

At the Gala Sarah’s goal was to raise $5000. At the end of the night 700 guests raised $189,000. Sarah’s passion for helping others from her diagnosis is now a fully funded program in the Integris Foundation. Sarah survived 4 years and sadly passed but she’s left this legacy behind and cared for hundreds of others.

If you’ve ever given anything to charity and had a personal connection to that person or the lives you have impacted the high is hard to explain. Anne mentions that high is almost a selfish feeling to helping people because the high she gets from changing someone’s life is so good, she wants to keep doing it.

I asked Jon and Anne how working here at the Foundation and in healthcare philanthropy impacted how you see the world. How it impacts your day-to-day life. They both mentioned perspective, how raising 35Million for their Arcadia Trails project seems like too big of a task. But after hard work they received multiple seven figure donations. Seeing who is giving and the way they are giving is comforting regardless of how much it is, they want to give is.

Events coming up, the foundation has a golf tournament on October 22ndat Jimmie Austin GC in Norman. This is going to be one of the best events you have ever played in. If you would like to donate reach out to integrisgolf.org If you are a food vendor and want to donate or be a part of the event also reach out to the website above.

Thanks for reading I hope this gives you a better incite into The Integris Foundation. Follow them on social media Integris Foundation. Integrisgiving.org and sign up to their monthly newsletter to see the difference that’s being made.

Mike @thisisoklahoma

This is Stitch Cafe with Chad Grubbs

This was such a greta interview, Chad shared a lot of his personal views and deep connection to building a business around connectivity. In the words of Stitch themselves -

"Stitch is a hospitality concept created by husband and wife team, Chad Grubbs + Jen Semmler Grubbs, with inspiration from key team members, close friends and mentors.  Chad, former owner of Okay Yeah Co. and previously BENT on Creativity, and Jen, owner of Plant Shoppe, are best known for their resourceful approach in creating unique experiences and offerings to the Oklahoma City scene.  Born and raised in Oklahoma, the couple strives to make positive, inspiring impacts in the community through various craft ventures.

The intention of Stitch is to offer a simple, yet holistic approach to the cafe experience while creating an environment that allows individuals the opportunity to experience connection by encountering authenticity, honesty, creativity, intentionality, and passion through food and beverage service.

With its casual minimalistic style, Stitch Cafe will  aim to become a gathering space for conversation and sharing through food, beverage and hospitality.  Those that visit will be encouraged to slow down and understand that they are a part of the story. We believe that each person matters, no matter who they are, where they’ve come from and where they are in their own personal journey.  All are welcome to come in, converse, and share in this common everyday experience we have around the table. In doing so, we hope that guests are left with the experience of feeling connected (or rather “stitched”); a part of something much larger than themselves."

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This is Edible Excellence

OKC is mostly known for the OKC Thunder and recently Westbrook leaving us. However, OKC has a badass food scene that's been popping off for a few years now. Not your first choice in the midwest but its becoming one of the best.  

I interviewed Logan about his food blog called @edibleexcellence on Instagram. He’s turned his passion and hobby into a thriving blog and budding business. Hosting monthly events connecting with restaurants, other local bloggers and serving on many non profit boards such as the Girls Scouts of Western Oklahoma. 

I met Logan at one of his influencer brunch events at En Croute. Logan organizes a monthly event for local food blogegrs to get together, have brunch and network. The event was really cool, i got to meet a lot of faces behind the instagram accounts which is always nice. 

A few years ago Logan challenged himself to eat at a different resturant every week for one year. This took him on quite a journey, eating goat was one of the things he mentioned. As well as finding the best hole in the wall places that he would never have found if he stayed in his normal routine. 

Half way through this challenge a friend asked if he was sharing his challenge with anyone and that this would be perfect for Instagram. After that, it was off to the races and Edible Excellence was born. Logan’s passion isnt just food. He’s a hige fan of cocktails. Mentioning his favorite places like R&J, 602 Bistro in Guthrie and PonyBoy in Uptown. 

OKC is thriving with new restaurants and most recently a food court concept, The Collective has recently opened and The Parlor is coming soon to Broadway this fall. 

All these concepts are great for OKC’s tourism, it puts our city on the map and keeps our brains busy with choice. What better place to live than a place that has so much variety for any meal of the day. 

If you want follow search @edibleexcellence on instagram to follow Logan’s recommendations. 

Thanks for listening, as always leave us a review 5* preferred.

 If you’d like to recommend anyone for the podcast send me an email thisisoklahomamedia@gmail.com and follow us @thisisoklahoma on instagram. 

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This is Walking Across America with Jeremy Schulz ( beats from the core ) & cohost Justin Wren ( Fight For The Forgotten )

Jeremy Schulz a professional drummer. He's taught at the Seattle Drum School for ten years, traveled the world playing infant of thousands and writing music for some of the best rock bands in the world. Jeremy wanted to do something big to raise money for charity and after being bullied as a kid there was only on charity to raise money for. Justin Wren's Fight For The Forgotten. 

When Jeremy heard about the new FFTF bullying prevention program coming to schools across the nation soon, it was a no brainer. The two got connected and the dates were set. Jeremy is walking from Brooklyn Bridge NYC to Reading California. Finishing up there in October which is National Bullying Prevention Month. 

Justin and Jeremy have similar stories as kids, both being bullied for being different. Jeremy shares some incredible stories from his first half of the walk, from falling off a cliff, being chased by coyotes, sleeping on the side of the road and of course meeting amazing people. 

I was fortunate enough to spend sometime with these guys while Jeremy takes a well earned week off here in OKC. 

Jeremy is an amazing human being and will definitely change lives with his story in the future. Just like Justin, both have overcome bullying and depression to make a change in the world and both are striving to pass this forward to others can realize its possible. Being bullied can be a dark place and its not so easy for parents to spot if their child is bring bullied. So if you see something say something. 

Jeremys goal is to raise $250,000 by October. You can follow him and donate here

 http://www.beatsfromthecore.com/beats-for-a-cause

Follow Jeremy journey on social media @beatsfromthecore_

Justin Wren here @thebigpigmy ( Justins story is episode 21 in our feed )

This is Oklahoma here @thisisoklahoma 

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This is Oklahoma Abandoned with Jesse Edgar

On this episode your host Mike Hearne sits down with Oklahoma Abandoned creator and photographer Jesse Edgar. Jesse's brainchild The Oklahoma Abandoned Project takes him all over the state of Oklahoma photographing historic, abandoned, and forgotten parts in hopes to preserve the history behind Oklahoma architecture, his goal is to make others aware of the condition of the more unfortunate parts of our state. 

Jesse was born on January 27th, 1985 in Rolla, Missouri. He moved to Seminole, Oklahoma when he was 2 years old. Throughout his life he's lived in Shawnee, Tecumseh, Earlsboro, Wewoka, Moore, Norman, Tulsa, Midwest City, North Oklahoma City, and currently South Oklahoma City. Certainly no stranger to little towns in Oklahoma. Jesse owns a computer repair business in Oklahoma City called OKComputerGuy. 

Follow Jesse's project online at www.oklahomaabandoned.com on Instagram and Facebook @oklahomaabandoned 

 

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@thisisoklahoma everywhere, If you have any guests that you'd love to here on our podcast please reach out thisisoklahomamedia@gmail.com as well as any apparel or stickers you'd like to purchase. 

Mike

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This is Cookies & Cocktails with Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma

Today's awesome podcast sheds some light on an incredible event coming up in OKC this Thursday called Cookies and Cocktails. This event is presented by the Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma to raise awareness and money for their new camp here in OKC. Learn more about what the Girl Scouts are doing to make a change in this area and this incredible event. 28 restaurants incroporating GS Cookies into their new creations. Foodies from all over the state will be in attendance to raise money for this amazing organization. Follow them here at @gswesternok get tickets here www.gswestok.org use discount code FRIEND See you there at the OKC Farmers Market this Thursday 6th August 5.30-8pm 21 and over event. #thisisoklahoma  

This is Ethan Blagg & Breker

On this episode I sit down with young entrepreneur Ethan Blagg. Ethan is has a very interesting story and a strong will to be the next Tony Stark, Elon Musk, Bruce Wayne type person. To create such a company that propels mankind further into the future for the better. 

Ethan is a college dropout which you'll hear more about in this interview. In his short time on this planet he's done some incredible things an continues to work toward his end goal everyday. 

Follow Ethan on Instagram @ethanblagg and his company @breker for more innovative insights. If you need help marketing your brand on social media. Look no further. 

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This is The Cookie Tour

On this episode I sat down with Bailey the creator of Cookie Tour. Bailey loves chocolate chip cookies and has built a business around her passion for them. Bailey like most kids in America grew up baking cookies with her mum. Her mums world (locally) famous cookies. 

Fast forward a few years, Bailey was traveling the country and whenever she was in a new place she'd get a chocolate chip cookie as a taste of home.

"At first, I didn't think anything of it.  Then I realized that some people visit every college football stadium they can, take double-decker buses to see stars' homes or visit cultural icons.  I eat cookies.  Thus, Cookie Tour was born.

What I've found is that each cookie is as unique as the cities, restaurants, coffee shops and people who make them.  Yet they all have the same effect.  They bring a smile and a moment of joy. 

So, I hope you'll join me on the Cookie Tour.  The posts will be short and sweet.  Whether you're at home or on vacation, I think you'll find your favorite cookie and maybe even have a little fun along the way."

Cookie Tour now has a bike tour in OKC, partnered with RIDE OKC. Bailey heads the tour around OKC stopping at some of the best places for cookies. Everything you need to know is @cookie.tour or www.cookie-tour.com

 

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This is Mat Hoffman

On this episode we have something a little different. I am happy to announce my partnership with the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. This partnership will be co hosted by head curator or the museum Justin Lenhart. Justin has a huge passion for sport, showing off Oklahoma's amazing moments and the artifacts that come along with it. This is my first episode of the partnership with non other than Oklahoma Hall of Famer and BMX legend, Mat Hoffman. Mat grew up in Edmond and is known as the Condor for his record setting heights off the big ramp. Mat invented the big ramp used in X Games all over the world and in his career has done some unbelievable things. Listen in as Mat shares his best moments, what Oklahoma means to him and what his plans are for the future of BMX in Oklahoma. 

Follow Mat on Instagram @condorbmx

Follow the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame @okshof

and us here @thisisoklahoma

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