138 – Mentoring and Paying it Forward :: Michael Gomez

A Middle Tennessee Business Podcast

Michael Gomez is a crazy- talented photographer. I had the pleasure of meeting Michael a few years ago at his Westlight Studios in Franklin, Tennessee.

In this episode, we’ll be discussing how Michael’s mentor, Slick Lawson,  helped him to develop his skills and find his own unique style as a photographer. We’ll also be exploring the many ways in which mentoring can benefit aspiring photographers, from providing valuable feedback and guidance to opening up new opportunities for growth and learning.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in the world of photography, this episode is sure to offer valuable insights and inspiration. So tune in now to learn more about Michael Gomez and the power of mentoring in photography.

Episode highlights:

5:18 – The importance of mentorship in his life.

14:20 – How he got started in the construction business.

25:52 – Being a photo assistant is catching a moment.

39:58 – When you have that kind of drive, you’re going to do it no matter what.

51:46 – How long does it take to find your soul?

Follow Michael:

https://www.gomezphotography.com/content.html?page=14

www.slicklawsonfoundation.org

https://www.instagram.com/michaelgomezphotography/

https://www.westlightstudios.com/

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The co-author of Pendulum wrote a myriad of other books and started a non-profit 21st Century Non-Traditional Business School that you should really check out: 

Wizard Academy –  www.wizardacademy.org

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Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond…this is the What’s Your Problem Podcast!

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137 – The Salesmanship of Our Kids :: Dan Rogers

A Middle Tennessee Business Podcast…

College or no college? Sports or no sports? Let your kid find their self-awareness or carve a path for them?

Dan Rogers makes his 2nd time appearance on the podcast and the conversation was amazing as usual. It could have gone MUCH longer than it did!

As always, Dan and I talk about sales ideas but this time we meandered into how our kid’s life trajectories may play out. 

About Dan:

Former professional adventure tour guide turned into Pro Salesman. Family man with 3 kids, great wife and a super needy dog. Provider of both asked for and unsolicited feedback and & coaching as it relates to little league baseball, real life human interaction, accessing business capital and of course anything related to the idea of a Sales IQ. I’m headed to a career full of purpose and enjoyment where I can choose to work until I’m dead is what I want. 

Middle aged guy who can still run faster than 12 year little league baseball players and with penmanship that makes me the honorary Christmas card scribe. Just a normal guy in so many ways.

Follow Dan:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/consultdanrogers/

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Random 5 sponsored by IT’S YOUR SHOW.CO!

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You know you have a lot to share with the world, but how? What’s your source? 

The Dad Joke Challenge is sponsored by Ed Fox and Tradebank of Nashville, for when you have unsold inventory or services and think that barter is smarter, go to www.nashville.tradebank.com

The Dad joke challenge with Ed Fox – Author of 101 groan-tastic dad jokes available on Amazon Kindle, or you could go TikTok channel @specialedfoxdadjokes

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****You hear Jim mention it on almost every episode, ME vs. WE and how 2023 will be 1943 all over again….order “PENDULUM:How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future”:

https://a.co/d/7oKK7Ip

__________________________________________________________________________

The co-author of Pendulum wrote a myriad of other books and started a non-profit 21st Century Non-Traditional Business School that you should really check out: 

Wizard Academy –  www.wizardacademy.org

__________________________________________________________________________

Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond…this is the What’s Your Problem Podcast!

WYP Intro VO: @johndavidwells

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136 – Getting Nashville Tourists to the Zoo :: Jim Bartoo

A Middle Tennessee Business Podcast

I’ve known Jim Bartoo going back to my early days in Nashville radio. I have always known him to be at the helm of making sure our Nashville Zoo is marketed to the best ability and always be in a good light in the community. Nashvillians have come to embrace the Zoo since it’s opening at its current location in 1997. 

Jim’s biggest challenge is how to attract Nashville’s influx of tourists to the Zoo, all while certainly understanding the majority demographic being of the “woo girl” partier type.

I suggest something that downtown Nashville desperately needs….an RV resort on the Zoo property. 

We’ll see if that comes to fruition. 

Follow Jim:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-bartoo-4b80377/

www.nashvillezoo.org

 

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Random 5 sponsored by IT’S YOUR SHOW.CO!

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You know you have a lot to share with the world, but how? What’s your source? 

The Dad Joke Challenge is sponsored by Ed Fox and Tradebank of Nashville, for when you have unsold inventory or services and think that barter is smarter, go to www.nashville.tradebank.com

The Dad joke challenge with Ed Fox – Author of 101 groan-tastic dad jokes available on Amazon Kindle, or you could go TikTok channel @specialedfoxdadjokes

____________________________________________________________

****You hear Jim mention it on almost every episode, ME vs. WE and how 2023 will be 1943 all over again….order “PENDULUM:How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future”:

https://a.co/d/7oKK7Ip

__________________________________________________________________________

The co-author of Pendulum wrote a myriad of other books and started a non-profit 21st Century Non-Traditional Business School that you should really check out: 

Wizard Academy –  www.wizardacademy.org

__________________________________________________________________________

Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond…this is the What’s Your Problem Podcast!

WYP Intro VO: @johndavidwells

#podcasts #podcast #podcasting #tennessee #nashville #podcastproduction #sales #selling #business #marketing #radio #production #voiceover #vo #fitness #bni #networking #nft #nonfungibletokens #crypto #cryptocurrency #applepodcasts #businesscoach #businessideas #businesslife #businesspassion #businesstips #countrymusic #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurship #marketing #mindset #nashvegas #nashville #nashvillelife #nashvillemusic #nashvillescene #nashvilletennessee #nashvilletn #newpodcast #podcastaddict #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #podcastlove #podcasts #podcastshow #tennessee #bradlea #therealbradlea #droppingbombspodcast #droppingbombs #lightspeedvt #virtualtraining #grantcardone #garyvaynerchuk #drummer #drummerworld #drumporn #drums #drumsdaily #fashion #guitarist #instadrums #jasonaldean #love #lukebryan #midland #mirandalambert #morganwallen #musicfestival #nashville #nashvillelife #nashvillemusic #nashvillescene #nashvilletennessee #nashvilletn #nature #opry #percussion #realcountrymusic #rock #singer #tennessee #timmcgraw #womenofcountry 

135 – The Challenges of a Tennessee Public School Band Director :: Ashley Harris

A Middle Tennessee Business Podcast

There’s no doubt that teaching is a passion-driven job. They don’t get into it for the money. In Ashley Harris’ case, she is driven by creating a life that purely fits who she is. Her desire to pour into our kids here in Spring Hill, Tennessee is off the charts!

For anyone who knows Ashely, it comes as no surprise that she was selected by her peers as the 22-23 Teacher of the Year for SSMS. 

Music runs in the family for Ashley as her husband Erick is also a Band Director at the adjacent high school. Plus he’s the spitting image of the late great Eddie Van Halen. 

From Ashley’s Facebook page:

“I’m a wife, mother, band director & entrepreneur. I love all things Disney and positive motivation.”

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****You hear Jim mention it on almost every episode, ME vs. WE and how 2023 will be 1943 all over again….order “PENDULUM:How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future”:

https://a.co/d/7oKK7Ip

__________________________________________________________________________

The co-author of Pendulum wrote a myriad of other books and started a non-profit 21st Century Non-Traditional Business School that you should really check out: 

Wizard Academy –  www.wizardacademy.org

__________________________________________________________________________

Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond…this is the What’s Your Problem Podcast!

WYP Intro VO: @johndavidwells

#podcasts #podcast #podcasting #tennessee #nashville #podcastproduction #sales #selling #business #marketing #radio #production #voiceover #vo #fitness #bni #networking #nft #nonfungibletokens #crypto #cryptocurrency #applepodcasts #businesscoach #businessideas #businesslife #businesspassion #businesstips #countrymusic #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurship #marketing #mindset #nashvegas #nashville #nashvillelife #nashvillemusic #nashvillescene #nashvilletennessee #nashvilletn #newpodcast #podcastaddict #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #podcastlove #podcasts #podcastshow #tennessee #bradlea #therealbradlea #droppingbombspodcast #droppingbombs #lightspeedvt #virtualtraining #grantcardone #garyvaynerchuk #drummer #drummerworld #drumporn #drums #drumsdaily #fashion #guitarist #instadrums #jasonaldean #love #lukebryan #midland #mirandalambert #morganwallen #musicfestival #nashville #nashvillelife #nashvillemusic #nashvillescene #nashvilletennessee #nashvilletn #nature #opry #percussion #realcountrymusic #rock #singer #tennessee #timmcgraw #womenofcountry 

134 – Switching Gears from $500k to $1M :: Takisha Bromell

A Middle Tennessee Business Podcast…

Takisha Bromell is the founder and CEO of GirlFriday Business Solutions. She loves creating systems, organizing processes, and adding value to a company’s infrastructure by fostering a culture of collaboration, she has a proven process for developing client success.  

With an MBA in Project Management, she has put her expertise and organizational skills to work for many business owners and truly understands the process of implementing systems for businesses to thrive.   

GirlFriday Business Solutions was created from her vision to partner a skilled team of Executive Assistants and Project Managers with business owners from all industries. Under Takisha’s expertise and leadership, her team assists clients to achieve next-level success, allowing business owners more time to do what they do best – growing their business.

Follow Takisha:

www.girlfridaybusinesssolutions.com

https://www.facebook.com/girlfridaybusinesssolutions/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/girlfriday-business-solutions-llc

https://www.instagram.com/girlfridaybusinesssolutions/

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****You hear Jim mention it on almost every episode, ME vs. WE and how 2023 will be 1943 all over again….order “PENDULUM:How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future”:

https://a.co/d/7oKK7Ip

__________________________________________________________________________

The co-author of Pendulum wrote a myriad of other books and started a non-profit 21st Century Non-Traditional Business School that you should really check out: 

Wizard Academy –  www.wizardacademy.org

__________________________________________________________________________

Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond…this is the What’s Your Problem Podcast!

WYP Intro VO: @johndavidwells

#podcasts #podcast #podcasting #tennessee #nashville #podcastproduction #sales #selling #business #marketing #radio #production #voiceover #vo #fitness #bni #networking #nft #nonfungibletokens #crypto #cryptocurrency #applepodcasts #businesscoach #businessideas #businesslife #businesspassion #businesstips #countrymusic #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurship #marketing #mindset #nashvegas #nashville #nashvillelife #nashvillemusic #nashvillescene #nashvilletennessee #nashvilletn #newpodcast #podcastaddict #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #podcastlove #podcasts #podcastshow #tennessee #bradlea #therealbradlea #droppingbombspodcast #droppingbombs #lightspeedvt #virtualtraining #grantcardone #garyvaynerchuk #drummer #drummerworld #drumporn #drums #drumsdaily #fashion #guitarist #instadrums #jasonaldean #love #lukebryan #midland #mirandalambert #morganwallen #musicfestival #nashville #nashvillelife #nashvillemusic #nashvillescene #nashvilletennessee #nashvilletn #nature #opry #percussion #realcountrymusic #rock #singer #tennessee #timmcgraw #womenofcountry