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CC 7 | Jeremy Garlington and the Power of Point of View
Consuming Careers
12/04/23 • 34 min
Have you ever considered the power of having a clearly defined point of view? In this episode of Consuming Careers, we’re talking with Jeremy Garlington who has spent his career, not only guiding leaders in articulating their unique points of view, but also shares how his personal point of view has evolved while navigating the adversity in his own life.
You can find Jeremy Garlington at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremygarlington/
Podcast recorded live on the roof of B&W Burgers, Buns & Brews in downtown Norcross, GA: https://bwburgers.com/
Special thanks to B&W owner Jimmy Costas for his warm hospitality and complimentary Old Fashions! Thank you!!!
About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do.
You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/
You can email at: [email protected]
CC 16 | Paul Masters: Accidental Entrepreneur, Franchise Owner, and Executive Coach
Consuming Careers
02/19/24 • 57 min
Entrepreneurship often comes in many flavors: and some people thrust themselves into it, and others have it thrust upon them. This week on Consuming Careers, I’m meeting with Paul Masters, who fell “accidentally” into a lifelong career of entrepreneurship, and learned that it was exactly where he needed to be. Not without his fair share of challenges, Paul grew his passion for leading his own business into a platform for coaching others so that they could build legacies of success in their own lives.
You can connect with Paul Masters at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmastersatlanta/
For more information on Perissos Executive Coaching: https://www.perissosleader.com/
“Chazown: Discover and Pursue God's Purpose for Your Life” by Craig Greoschel: https://a.co/d/0hGC16e
Interview recorded live at The Crossing Steakhouse in Historic Norcross, Georgia. You can find them at: https://www.thecrossingofnorcross.com/
About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do.
You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/
You can email at: [email protected]
CC 19 | Andre’ Kennebrew: Winning the Heart at Chick-fil-A
Consuming Careers
03/21/24 • 50 min
Talk about leaving a legacy... What if you could directly influence the customer experience of millions of people who visit one of America’s most successful restaurant chains? On this weeks’ episode of Consuming Careers, we’re meeting with Andre’ Kennebrew who, over his 15 year career with Chick-fil-A, was directly responsible for hiring and mentoring over 500 store operators across the country. His passion for growing people and leaving a legacy has not only shaped the impact he’s made throughout his career, but also directs how he continues to influence the lives of everyone he meets. And to prove it, he shares his cell number on the podcast and invites you to give him a call!
You can find Andre' on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-kennebrew-70b8825/
Our interview recorded live at a very busy Matthews Cafeteria in downtown Tucker, Georgia: https://www.matthewscafeteria.net/
About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do.
You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/
You can email at: [email protected]
CC 20 | Leroy Hite: The Man Who’s Making Firewood Sexy
Consuming Careers
04/03/24 • 62 min
Hey Friends, this week on Consuming Careers, I want to introduce you to a man who's taken a simple, everyday thing, like firewood, and turned it into a luxury experience. His name is Leroy Hite, the visionary founder of Cutting Edge Firewood. From their hub in Atlanta, Georgia, Cutting Edge Firewood delivers kiln dried firewood to thousands of customers all over our nation. For over a decade-and-a-half, Leroy has been on a relentless pursuit to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary: to provide his clientele with a world class fire experience. It all began with a dream: to revolutionize the firewood industry; an ambitious goal that has now evolved into an international success. His mission? To ensure that his customers enjoy the same superior experience with firewood as they do with their other luxury products and services. But, as with any trailblazing entrepreneur, Leroy's journey has been paved with sleepless nights, grit and sacrifices.
So, let's jump into my conversation with Leroy, as we discover how he's making firewood sexy..
You can find Leroy Hite on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/firewoodandcookingwood/
You can also learn more about Cutting Edge Firewood at: https://www.cuttingedgefirewood.com/
Interview was recorded live in the middle of the 40,000 sq. ft. warehouse of Cutting Edge Firewood in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.
About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do.
You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/
You can email at: [email protected]
CC 9 | Anthony Roman: Passion Fueled by Purpose and Grit
Consuming Careers
12/18/23 • 47 min
When life punches you in the face and demands every ounce of your energy and attention to persevere, how would you respond? In this week’s episode of Consuming Careers, we sit down with Anthony Roman who shares how his life has been shaped by unexpected obstacles, and how those challenges left him no alternative but to dig deep to find the grit of his character, which ultimately fueled his ability to focus on the things that truly matter in his life and his career
You can find Anthony Roman at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyromanatl/
Interview recorded live with a side of tater tots at NFA Burger in Dunwoody, GA. Check them out at: https://nfaburger.com/
And a special thanks to owner Billy Kramer for his wonderful hospitality.
About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do.
You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/
You can email at: [email protected]
CC 27 | Chris Carneal: Grit and the Art of Creating Culture
Consuming Careers
07/15/24 • 65 min
It’s been said that ‘culture is what we make of the world around us’. It’s episode 27 of Consuming Careers podcast, and we’re meeting with Chris Carneal, founder and CEO of Booster. And if you’re not familiar with Booster, you’re gonna hear all about it in a few minutes. But more than just a successful company, there’s a bigger story here. It's how Chris and his team took their core Virtues (not “values”) and put them to the test, most notably the virtue of GRIT. What you’ll hear is more than just hollow words on a wall, but guiding virtues that helped him and his team navigate some of business’ most dangerous waters. And the result? a stronger and more magnetic culture that continues to thrive today. We also go out of our way to unpack a few of the strategies that Chris employs to make an impact at Booster, that you can make it as well, wherever you are. And that, my friends, is the art of creating culture.
You can find and follow Chris Carneal at: https://www.chriscarneal.com/
To learn more about Booster, check out: https://www.choosebooster.com/
“Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling” by Andy Crouch: https://a.co/d/1bWjoTn
Interview recorded live in Chris’ office at Booster in Peachtree Corners, Georgia
About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do.
You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/
You can email at: [email protected]
04/15/24 • 65 min
Let's be honest, who among us hasn't felt like they were in way over their heads at some point? On this week’s episode of Consuming Careers, we're blessed to have the incredible Laurie Gray with us. She shares her deeply personal journey through something many of us can relate to - impostor syndrome. Yep, she's been there, she's lived it, and she's come out the other side. We're going to delve into her experiences, the physical and emotional challenges she faced, and how she overcame them all. Laurie is also a renowned expert in the field of customer experience, and she shares her insights on that too. But hold onto your seats, because she's also going to take us on a ride through her adventures in professional rock crawling. And you do not want to miss that!
An overview of Laurie’s professional rock crawling adventures: https://www.ladiesoffroadnetwork.com/laurie-gray-2017-werock-competitor/
You can find Laurie Gray at www.lauriegray.com or on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriegray/
Our interview was recorded live on the front porch of Laurie’s log cabin home in Waleska, Georgia.
About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do.
You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/
You can email at: [email protected]
CC 12 | Ricky Steele and His Heart for Networking
Consuming Careers
01/08/24 • 60 min
If you work, then you’re all too familiar with networking. But do you network to make a sale or to truly make a difference? In this weeks’ episode of Consuming Careers, I’m meeting with Ricky Steele who has invested his life in investing in others. Ricky has become one of the most well known and respected business developers in the Southeast, but not without significant personal sacrifice. Ricky not only shares his approach to networking, but also his calling for pursuing relationships with authentic empathy and generosity.
You can find Ricky Steele at: [email protected], or
- LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickysteele/
- FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/ricky.steele
- Twitter/X - @rickysteele
Ricky Steele’s book “The Heart of Networking” is available here: “The Heart of Networking Third Edition” is available on both the Amazon and Barnes & Noble websites. A signed version is also available on Shopify at www.heartofnetworking.net.
Interview recorded live over a perfectly cooked petite filet and an amazing Cabernet at McKendrick's Steakhouse in Atlanta, Georgia: https://www.mckendricks.comA special thanks to Carol Conway, General Manager, for her gracious hospitality, and to Mark for his outstanding service. Thank you!
About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do.
You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/
You can email at: [email protected]
CC 29 | Forgot2Ask with Laurie Gray
Consuming Careers
08/29/24 • 7 min
We circle back with Laurie Gray who we interviewed in episode 21 with one question I Forgot2Ask.
About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do.
You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/
You can email at: [email protected]
CC 17 | Louis Gump and his Journey through Intrapreneurship
Consuming Careers
02/26/24 • 74 min
I’ve always loved a good story about entrepreneurship, but today, we're going to talk about something a little different - intrapreneurship. On this episode of Consuming Careers, I’m thrilled to share a brisk conversation I recently had with the brilliant Louis Gump. Louis has just penned an insightful book called "The Inside Innovator". It's all about how you can spark innovation and launch new products or services right where you are - within your current company. And Louis knows what he's talking about. He's been at the forefront of multiple technology launches at The Weather Channel, CNN and Cox Media Group. He's mastered the art of navigating the complex environments of large corporations to introduce products and services that align with a company's mission while leveraging its core competencies.
You can find Louis Gump at on LinkedIN at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgump/, or on the web at: https://louisgump.com/
Louis’ forthcoming book, to be released on March 12, 2024: “The Inside Innovator: A Practical Guide to Intrapreneurship”; or on Amazon at: https://a.co/d/8myBRhm
Interview recorded live over breakfast at The Silver Skillet Restaurant in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. You can find out more at: https://www.thesilverskillet.com/
About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do.
You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/
You can email at: [email protected]
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FAQ
How many episodes does Consuming Careers have?
Consuming Careers currently has 33 episodes available.
What topics does Consuming Careers cover?
The podcast is about Purpose, Society & Culture, Career, Entrepreneur, Work, Passion, Documentary, Podcasts, Job, Business, Coach, Hustle, Careers and Food.
What is the most popular episode on Consuming Careers?
The episode title 'CC 8 | Kurt Kandler: Taking a Radical “Next Right Step”' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Consuming Careers?
The average episode length on Consuming Careers is 56 minutes.
How often are episodes of Consuming Careers released?
Episodes of Consuming Careers are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Consuming Careers?
The first episode of Consuming Careers was released on Oct 4, 2023.
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