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Nov 20 2018

Episode 102: Tracie Hitz, Dating & Branding Strategist

Tracie Hitz is a personal and professional branding strategist with more than 20 years of branding, marketing and sales experience in the sports industry. She launched Hitz & Branding, LLC in June 2018 after twenty years in the sports industry. In this new endeavor she helps people set goals, tell a story, land a date, land a job, or land anything they want. 

Immediately before founding Hitz & Branding, LLC., Tracie was the Director of Championships & Alliances at the NCAA. In her first year, she oversaw the 2014 Women’s Final Four sales efforts that led to a sold-out arena in a first-time host city, and the following year she led the charge to record the largest attendance at a Women’s Final Four since 2010. Tracie came to the national office after working in the C-Suite as the Chief Marketing Officer at Old Hat Creative for 3.5 years where she doubled its annual revenue each year working with over 80 professional and collegiate sports organizations.

She was named to the C-Suite for the NACMA Board of Directors in 2008 and was the Board advisor from 2010-2013. She has been a member of the UNC Center for Research in Intercollegiate Athletics Board of Advisors and the IUPUI Tourism, Conventions and Event Management Advisory Board since 2015. She received her bachelorʼs degree in Communication (Journalism) from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri in 1997 and her masterʼs degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern University in 2003.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Different branding and marketing strategies for individuals and businesses
  • Career journey in athletics
  • Using social media to tell a story
  • Dating and relationship advice
  • … and so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Advertising, Alicia Jessop, Andy Carter, anton goff, Ask Questions, Branding, Brian Stanchak, Chad Briscoe, Communication, connecting, Dan Migala, Dan Tudor, Dating, Girl Scouts, Jeff Bain, Kevin Deshazo, marketing, NACMA, Nashville, NCAA, Northwestern University, person of interest, PR, Questions, Relationships, Seth Godin, Social Media, Sue Enquist, Tim Hall, tinder, Tracie Hitz

Nov 19 2018

Pearl of Wisdom

Have you ever received a pearl of wisdom? You probably have but might not have thought of it in that way. This might be a phrase that you are unfamiliar with. Webster’s dictionary defines the phrase pearl of wisdom as a wise word or statement. It also goes on to say that it is sometimes humorous. The example it gives is “A crowd of reporters gathered around the coach after the game to hear him dispense his usual pearls of wisdom.”

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Personal Growth · Tagged: Adversity, annoying, Challenges, conversation, dictionary, effort, Growth, Improvement, irritation, pearl of wisdom, pearls, unicorns, Wisdom

Nov 19 2018

Episode 101: Tim Dimoff, Security & Workplace Expert

Tim Dimoff is the President & CEO of SACS Consulting and Investigative Services, Inc., a company that specializes in high-risk workplace and human resource issues. As one of the nation’s leading authorities in high risk and security concerns, Tim has been called upon to examine evidence from crime scenes, victims, and to develop offender profiles. He is also nationally recognized for his expertise on HR subjects including drug abuse, workplace violence prevention, bullying and more. Tim is also the author of several books including, “How to Recognize Substance Abuse”, “The YOU in Business”, and “Life Rage”. He has written many articles, and he provides media commentary throughout the U.S.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Being selected to provide security for the 2016 Republican National Convention
  • Addressing the school shooting situations
  • How to organize and run events safely
  • Safety and security in organizations and businesses
  • … and so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Akron, Akron Chamber of Commerce, Chris Voss, Cleveland, Communication, Crises, Crisis, guns, investigation, Melissa Agnes, Ohio, politics, Republicans, Risk Management, safety, security, violence, workplace violence

Nov 16 2018

That Time My Wife Got Her Way … and I Was Glad

“Every man wants a wife who is beautiful, understanding, economical and a good cook.  But the law allows only one wife.”
 

I hit the jackpot.  My wife is all of those.  However, I am also like most husbands in that I think I am always right.

She puts up with my delusions and still loves me.

She knows how to pick her battles and doesn’t protest every silly thing I say or decision I make.  If she did, she’d constantly have a picket sign in her hand marching around the sidewalk in front of our house.

However, a few years ago, she memorably put her foot down and didn’t let me get away with making a silly decision.  It was the best thing she could have done because the results of that decision have been life-altering.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Personal Growth · Tagged: Adoption, Arguments, Bethany Christian Services, Emily Chapman Richards, family, Husbands, Jaylen Bechler, marriage, Mike Hamilton, Persuasion, Selfish, Show Hope, Superman was Adopted, Tabitha Bechler, Wife

Nov 14 2018

Episode 100: Jon Gordon, New York Times Best-Selling Author

Jon Gordon is a best-selling author, motivational coach and motivational speaker.  His books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 16 books including six best-sellers: “The Energy Bus,” “The Carpenter,” “Training Camp,” “You Win in the Locker Room First,” “The Power of Positive Leadership,” and “The Power of a Positive Team.” Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, The Atlanta Falcons, Campbell Soup, Dell, Publix, Southwest Airlines, LA Rams, Miami Heat, Pittsburgh Pirates, BB&T Bank, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, Bayer, West Point Academy, and more.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Getting rejected by more than 30 publishers
  • Writing a book in 3 weeks
  • Being positive in the world today
  • Working with high-level sports teams
  • … and so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes, Sports · Tagged: Bruce Wilkinson, Clemson, Dabo Swinney, Donald Miller, Erwin McManus, Hard HAt, Jamy Bechler, jason romano, Joe Ferraro, John Maxwell, John Ortberg, Jon Gordon, Lacrosse, Lead for God's Sake, Leadership, Locker room, Mike Smith, Pat Lencioni, Pat Williams, Positive leadership, Positive team, positivity, Success is a Choice, The Carpenter, The Energy Bus, Todd Gongwer, Training Camp, Training Program

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