Against the Current with Adam Sheridan

Colby Hall - The Future of Appalachia Depends on This

Colby Hall, Executive Director at SOAR, joined me for this week's episode! SOAR is a regional nonpartisan nonprofit that champions local projects, programs, and advocacy for the 54 ARC-mandated counties in Eastern Kentucky. Their mission is to fill the economic gaps left by the decline of the coal industry, and their goal is to rally the communities to help achieve these goals together for the good of all. We talked: --Colby's unique journey to Executive Director at SOAR --SOAR's Blueprint --Vital importance of getting broadband access for all right --A 21st Century Workforce --SOAR Innovation tools and resources --Upcoming 2021 SOAR Summit --And much more! Colby's book recommendation: Ron Chernow's, "Alexander Hamilton" https://www.amazon.com/Alexander-Hamilton-Ron-Chernow/dp/0143034758 Interested in working with or the resources available through SOAR: https://www.soar-ky.org https://www.facebook.com/ShapingOurAppalachianRegion https://www.linkedin.com/company/shaping-our-appalachian-region/ Shaping Our Appalachian Region 137 Main Street, Ste. 300 Pikeville, KY 41501

Michelle Allen - Partnerships Build a Better Community

Michelle Spencer Allen, Executive Director of the Lake Cumberland Tourism-Somerset-Pulaski County CVB, joined me for this episode! Michelle's long time career in tourism began as a tour coordinator with Renfro Valley Entertainment Center. After serving on the CVB Board for five years, an opportunity arose for her to become the new Executive Director where she now leads an organization at the heart of her passion. The CVB plays a key role, not only in promoting Lake Cumberland, but in so many great events in our community. Did you know tourism has an over $120 million dollar annual impact just in our community? We talked: --Economic impact of tourism in our community --Tourism + COVID --The No Boat Show Boat Show --Upcoming Spring Events --And much more! Michelle's book recommendation: Delia Owens, "Where the Crawdads Sing" https://www.amazon.com/Where-Crawdads-Sing-Delia-Owens/dp/0735219095 Interested in working with or the resources available through CVB: https://lctourism.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LakeCumberlandTourism/ Somerset-Pulaski County Convention & Visitors Bureau 522 Ogden St Somerset, KY 42501

Ameet Patel - Rebuilding the Momentum Coming Out of COVID

Ameet Patel, Principal at Thoroughbred Hospitality Group, joined me to kickoff season two! Thoroughbred Hospitality Group is a Hospitality Development Management Company with the sole purpose of creating value-added projects that are both sustainable and made to last. Formed off a strong ethical foundation, they are highly regarded throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky for their unwavering commitment to quality, as well as their creative use of building materials to keep costs low. We talked: --The Thoroughbred Hospitality Group Portfolio --Impact of COVID on the Hospitality Industry --Hometown Kid to SPEDA Board Member --Crumbl Cookies--Opening Soon! --And much more! Ameet's book recommendation: Barack Obama, "A Promised Land" https://www.amazon.com/A-Promised-Land-Obama-Audiobook/dp/B08HGH9JMF/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=barack+obama&qid=1617884772&sr=8-2 Interested in working with or the resources available through THG: https://thghotels.net/ https://www.facebook.com/THGHotels https://www.linkedin.com/company/thghotels/ Thoroughbred Hospitality Group 82 Jolin Drive Somerset, KY 42503

Brett Traver - Hope Is Not A Method

Brett Traver, Executive Director of Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation, better known as SKED, joined me for episode number thirteen. SKED's mission is to improve the quality of life and vitality of their service area by promoting sustainable economic development and employment opportunities with creativity, professionalism, and integrity in collaboration with local, state, and federal partners. We talked: --SKED's 35th Anniversary --The Many Services and Programs of SKED --Recruiting and Expanding Businesses --Small to Large Business Lending --Connecting people to their community banks for PPP Loans --And much more! Brett's book recommendation: Gordon R. Sullivan, "Hope is Not A Method" https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Not-Method-Business-Americas/dp/076790060X Interested in working with or the resources available through SKED: https://skedcorp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/skedcorp/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtPGWJqcRpWcyHJW_dGT4yw https://www.linkedin.com/company/skedcorp/ SKED 2292 S Hwy 27 Somerset, KY 42501 606-677-6100

Thinking about opening a franchise? [Link in bio] @daniel.cheshire.75 gave some great tips, and a sprinkle of fatherly advice. It can be a very tempting, popular opportunity, but is it the right one? In this episode, we talked expansion, leadership, culture, the opening of Secure Storage, and more! Click the link in my bio for the full episode.

Jordan Adams - How Zilla Meals Went from the Backroom of a Kitchen to Statewide

Jordan Adams, Owner of Zilla Meals, joined me for episode eleven. Zilla Meals has quickly become a success story in downtown Somerset. From humble beginnings, they have poured everything in to growing their business. They started by renting the backroom of an already established kitchen. They faced increasing rent, being denied for multiple loans, and yet still pushed forward. With the retail store thriving in downtown Somerset, they also deliver to 19 drop-off location across the state and even into Indiana. We talked: The humble beginnings of Zilla Meals Adversity they overcame The what/how/why of Zilla's food Exciting news on the horizon And much more Like the Zilla Meals page: https://www.facebook.com/zillameals Follow Zilla Meals on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zillameals/ Most importantly, order food today from Zilla Meals: https://zilla-meals.com/ Book Recommendations: "75 Hard" by Andy Frisella - https://andyfrisella.com/collections/75-hard "Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable" by Tim Grover - https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Unstoppable-Tim-S-Grover/dp/1476714207

“The early bird gets the worm,” or something like that. [Link in bio] @agullett was right on point when it comes to taking back control of your time. It’s incredible how getting up at 5AM can add so much more “time” to your day. My early morning routine consist of devotion 📖, a bike ride 🚴, and preparing for my day 📘. Oh, and don’t forget that important cup of coffee ☕️. Do you get up early? What’s your routine? What’s holding you back? In this episode, we talked tracking your time, tools and tips to boost your time management, journaling, and much more. Click the link in my bio for the full episode, or you can find it on YouTube or Apple Podcasts.

If you don’t know your why, you’ll be quick to lose your way. [Link in bio] @jermataylor dropped so many truth bombs 💣 on us in this episode, and has me fired up for 2021! Do you know your why? Do your team members know their why (and the why of your business)? In order to stay on track, you must have a clear why. Without it, you’re wandering aimlessly and before you know it another calendar year has passed. In this episode, we talked about the importance of your why, applying that to your work, creating the right habits, and so much more! Click the link in my bio for the full episode!

Adam Gullett - Take Control of Your Life By Taking Control of Your Time

Adam Gullett, Director of Growth with Century 21 Advantage Realty, joined me for episode ten. Everybody knows the Century 21 brand, but that wasn't the purpose of this discussion. How many of us struggle with time management, wish for more hours in the day, and so on, and so on? Adam had a Facebook post recently that really caught my eye so I had to bring him on to take a deeper dive. He has solidified the habit of time blocking his day and journaling for nearly ten years now, and the payoff has been incredible. We talked: How to stop being a "Yes Man/Woman" Tracking and auditing your time Tools and tips to boost your time management Journaling and the grateful heart it creates And much more Like the Century 21 Advantage Realty page and subscribe to their YouTube channel to keep up with their weekly show: https://www.facebook.com/century21advantagerealty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MnEgJYdd58HxbR7rNoKGQ Have more questions for Adam on time blocking, journaling, or something else? Email him at [email protected] Book recommendation: "QBQ: The Question Behind the Question" https://www.amazon.com/QBQ-Question-Behind-Practicing-Accountability/dp/014305709X Journal/Planner Recommendations: Michael Hyatt "Full Focus Planner": https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwig1rrWoNXtAhVPVdUKHXpkDeoYABAjGgJpbQ&ae=2&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESQOD2Vwe-dKmR6ExEZpB52k5ySnqBBg3RswKURI2wphBCJg5yPBdZhCUTLLphm56TcHCbT7P-jjnuoOb7K86x46Q&sig=AOD64_3nV9uXy53xZ76wW1O6ydO9KYdpMQ&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwjQ4rHWoNXtAhWbZ80KHUApD1YQ0Qx6BAgHEAE "Goal Crazy Planner" : https://goalcrazyplanners.com/ "Rocketbook Panda Planner" : https://getrocketbook.com/products/rocketbook-panda-planner

EP 007 - A Servant's Heart

Greg Gover, Area Director for Southeast Kentucky Fellowship of Christian Athletes (SEKYFCA), joined me for episode number seven. Since 1954, FCA has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful platform of sport to reach every coach and every athlete with the transforming power of Jesus Christ. In this episode, we keyed in on their upcoming 5th Annual FCA Thanksgiving meal. This is no doubt a community effort, and by partnering with God's Food Pantry, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Team Modern, The Good Samaritan Thrift Store, Newlife Shopper, and several others, this Thanksgiving Day event at Somerset High School has fed nearly 6,000 people a warm Thanksgiving meal. All local high schools have students that volunteer at this event, and in many cases, pray with and for those receiving meals. This event simply wouldn't happen without the generous support of the community partners and monetary contributions. Last year, less than $2,000 was spent to feed nearly 2,200 people. If you'd like to donate to this cause, you can do so here: https://my.fca.org/greggover You can leave a one-time gift specifically for this event, or set up monthly giving. You can also reach out to Greg below with a cash/check/food donation. Interested in working with or being a FCA Team Chaplain: Contact Greg Gover 606-872-1867 [email protected] Against the Current You can listen to Against the Current on Apple! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../agains... Get more Reed Brothers Insurance Services, Inc.: https://www.rbisomerset.com/#asheridan Reed Brothers Insurance Services, Inc. 95 E Somerset Church Road Somerset, KY 42503 Phone: (606) 679-6311 ADAM SHERIDAN ON SOCIAL Follow Adam: https://twitter.com/RBIAgent Like Adam: https://www.facebook.com/RBIAgent Follow Adam: https://www.instagram.com/RBIAgent Connect with Adam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/RBIAgent #ReedBrothersInsurance #A

Homegrown Talent

Why go to the "big city" to find what you need when you can find it right here? Derek Phillips and his team at Deco Architects, Inc. are further proof that you can have that successful career, you can design that next project, you can make that purchase, etc., all right here in Lake Cumberland. This episode is getting a lot of great feedback. Catch the full episode on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1346644365667163 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/atc-004-casting-a-vision/id1533333118?i=1000494690254