Best Behavior Creative Club

18/08/2020

WE ARE BACK. Welcome to Season 2 of Best Behavior Creative Club! 🖌

It's not every day you get to chat with stars! And Chris and Brad did just that. The guys talk with two of the coolest actors turned professional crafters, Crafty Lumberjacks. In the debut episode of season 2, they enter a conversation of love, life, and the beauty of craft-making and musicals.

Listen now!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2fOYRKpjYC2MO5ZFElKBn3

29/07/2020

THE VAULT IS OPEN!

We recorded this episode right before the world came to a halt but we knew we wanted to do something special with this one. So, here's a surprise release from our season one vault!

Two words. Kate Wolff. As CEO of Lupine Creative and Co-Chairman at Do The WeRQ, and an award-winning advertising executive, Kate is a force to be reckoned with. She has worked with some huge brands (HBO, Google, Netflix, YouTube and so many more).

In this episode, Kate drops knowledge and truth bombs about the current state of advertising and what the industry will look like in the future.

Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!
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25/06/2020

Season 1, you were amazing! We'll miss you, but season 2 is coming and we are super excited. Tune in to our season finale see what's next for the Best Behavior crew!

Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. https://bit.ly/season1finale

Also, a huge thank you to everyone who made season 1 possible: Caitlin Gouge, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, David Francisco, Williamson, Inc., Titanic Museum Attraction, Brixx Wood Fired Pizza, HGTV, Discovery Inc, Handmade, Jeremy Cowart, The Purpose Hotel, Enneagraph, Josh Brandon, A Dopo Sourdough Pizza, Paris Woodhull, Dale Mackey, The Central Collective, Dale's Fried Pies, Arts & Culture Alliance, Alan Sims, Visit Knoxville, Chris McAdoo, Brad Carpenter, Joseph Nother, and Designsensory.

10/06/2020

We're sad to see our series come to a close, but we (along with everyone else in the world), are ready for the world to return to normality. Technology is great and all but MAN - we've missed you, humans.

Before we say our final goodbye to this series - we've got two fantastic episodes left that will leave you inspired!

First up, we've got Liza Zenni, local artist and Executive Director of the Arts & Culture Alliance.

Second, is the Knoxville Urban Guy, Alan Sims, creator of the popular journalistic blog

This episode focuses on the power that art and culture have, even during a pandemic - and how can move forward and overcome the lasting effects of COVID-19.

Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!
https://www.bestbehaviorcreativeclub.com

28/05/2020

It’s giveaway time in Tennessee!

In celebration of Best Behavior Creative Club Podcast hitting 10k listeners, Visit Knoxville has hooked us up with a basket of Knoxville goodies, AND THEY CAN BE YOURS! All ya gotta do is make sure you're following us and comment on THIS POST, your favorite thing to do in Knoxville!

We can’t wait to read your responses. All who respond and follow will be entered to win the Knoxville Bag O Treats. Winner will be announced on June 2nd!

What’s in the box?
- Willa’s Shortbread Bites
- Calhoun’s BBQ Sauce
- TN Toe Jam
- Knox Co. Urban Hikes Book
- Visit Knoxville SS Tumbler
- Tri-Star Circle Key Chain
- 10 oz. Candle jar
- Two Birds Hot Sauce
- Tri-Star Drawstring Backpack

26/05/2020

Imagine this - you're the president of a hospitality and tourism company and BAM, a worldwide pandemic hits. How the heck do you respond?!

Kim Bumpas, president of Visit Knoxville, chats with Chris and Brad about her experience during the pandemic and discusses the new tactics the hospitality and tourism industry are adopting during COVID.

Listen in to see how Kim's passion for hospitality has led to her be a national, regional, and community leader in tourism - especially during a time with no travel.

Catch this episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6PbKzIwpc1kr7XgblDTS1E?si=9mExAWuuThy5WBoJyGwIzg

21/05/2020

Have you ever heard of a creator baker? (Ok, we might have made it up but it sounds good right?)

Dale Mackey is the ultimate entrepreneur/creator/chef. She's doing it all. Dale is the co-founder of The Central Collective, the driving force behind Dale's Fried Pies, and she's been featured by everyone from Martha Stewart and HuffPost to Garden & Gun Magazine.

This episode features Dale's brilliant efforts of keeping the #865 community spirit alive during the pandemic. As well as making killer pies and sending them all across the country.

Dale has a passion for bringing people together, which is why she created a secret box of goodies (from local #865 businesses) that people could purchase for a nice surprise during the pandemic.

Don't miss it kids. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mz0j9OJJnN0pLnE1mLkVv?si=_YKK-Co4Qa2SdAtAcige-g

15/05/2020

We've got a STAR in our virtual studio today - Paris Woodhull Illustrations. ⭐️

In Episode 16, Chris and Brad chat with Paris, who is a powerhouse of an artist/entrepreneur/human and she's captivating the #865 with her creativity, charm, and brilliant entrepreneurial mind.

Born in , Paris has brought her dream of being an artist to life - and we are here to confirm that her work gets the Best Behavior stamp of approval. Seriously, go buy something (https://pariswoodhull.com/).

Fueled by copious amounts of coffee, Paris received her BFA in 2D art with a concentration in Painting & Drawing with a love for bold color, patterns, pop culture, portraiture, and fashion.

In this episode you'll see what goes down behind the pen and what inspires her to create as well as how she's dealing with the Covid-19-Pocalypse, and the steps she's taking to build a successful career as an artist.

Listen now.

https://www.bestbehaviorcreativeclub.com/best-behavior-main/paris-woodhull-is-serious-about-making-art-on-her-own-terms

13/05/2020

Hungry for rich business knowledge? We've got you. 🍕

Episode 15 of the Best Behavior Creative Club podcast features one of the most creative dough-shapers and passionate business owners in the state of Tennessee: Brian Strutz.

With a degree in business and marketing, Brian elevated himself in the early days of opening A Dopo Sourdough Pizza and has embodied the business mindset to his thriving downtown pizza shop.

On March 13th, 2020, Brian got the news that he would have to close the doors to his booming pizzeria. As any creator would, Brian took the closure as a challenge and came back stronger than ever with a completely updated business model, big ideas, updated recipes, and an all-new way of doing business.

In this episode you'll learn the importance of making tactical business decisions and being a community leader to ensure long-term success.

Listen now!

https://www.bestbehaviorcreativeclub.com/best-behavior-main/changing-everything-brian-strutz-of-a-dopo-pizza

07/05/2020

07/05/2020

Haseeb Qureshi is IN THE HOUSE. Well, not “in the house”, technically...but you get what we mean. Haseeb joins Chris McAdoo for episode 14 as we take a deep dive into the creator and entrepreneurial community - and we get so much knowledge from a dude that is passionate about our community - and is out there fighting the good fight.

Haseeb is a man of many talents. Lawyer, self-taught coder, entrepreneur, teacher, mentor, and ... skateboarder? In addition to all of those things, Haseeb has become a thought-leader and a teacher during the pandemic, working with the City of Knoxville - Government and local entrepreneuers to help Knoxville businesses make sense of the Cares Act.

Best Behavior Creative Club is an original Designsensory production. Tune in wherever you get your podcast fix, and share with your friends, neighbors, even acquaintances. Visit Knoxville Downtown Knoxville The Maker City Knoxville Entrepreneur Center Knoxville Chamber

https://www.bestbehaviorcreativeclub.com/best-behavior-main/you-dont-need-permission-to-create-a-conversation-with-haseeb-qureshi

01/05/2020

We have a Hall of Famer with us - an inductee to be exact. Josh Loebner is a man of many accolades. He was awarded the National Silver Medal for outstanding contributions to advertising, furthering greater inclusion of people with disabilities.

Josh is Designsensory's Director of Strategy and has more than 20 years of experience in advertising and is a writer for Adweek. Not to mention, he's now pursuing a PhD from Clemson University in advertising, disability inclusion and representation.

Josh serves on a number of advisory boards including the GADIM, TravelAbility, Dollywood, the City of Knoxville, Tennessee Mayor's Council on Disability Issues and American Advertising Federation.

In episode 13, Josh breaks down the past, present, and future of accessibility, disability, inclusion, and the impacts of COVID-19 on those disabled.

Enjoy this one!

https://www.bestbehaviorcreativeclub.com/best-behavior-main/getting-accessible-a-conversation-with-josh-loebner

27/04/2020

We have a GREAT episode coming for you this week with Designsensory's Director of Strategy, Josh Loebner.

With over 20 years in advertising and now pursuing a Ph.D. from Clemson University, focusing on advertising, disability inclusion, and representation - we are thrilled to chat with one of our very own.

Don't miss this. Talk soon!

11/04/2020

Our latest is live now! (Link in bio) Creative Director and host sits down (with appropriate distance, of course) with co-founder and executive creative director of , . During this Covid-19 crisis, businesses have had to adjust quickly to a new reality - where we're not all sitting across from each other, and the water cooler has become our own kitchens. We dig into the tactical and strategic decisions we've made to build up our team and continue to collaborate - creating inspiring, thoughtful work during turbulent times for the state of TN.
“Let’s come out of this smarter, stronger, and more humble.”...Joseph Nother
We also take a deep dive into what this experience is teaching us about appreciation, patience...and empathy. What lessons can we learn that can be carried forward, and how will they positively change the ways we work, and live. Thanks for listening wherever you get your podcasts, and we hope you get as much out of this episode as we did making it.
-local @ Knoxville, Tennessee

26/02/2020

Jeremy Cowart, need we say more?

Named the “Most Influential Photographer on the Internet” by Huffington Post, Forbes and Yahoo in 2014, Jeremy joined the Best Behavior Creative Club crew to express his mission in life to "explore the intersection of creativity and empathy."

Jeremy is an award-winning photographer, artist, and entrepreneur who has published four books, he's building a hotel (The Purpose Hotel), created a self-discovery brand (Enneagraph), and so much more.

Stop what you’re doing, right now, and tune in to see how Jeremy is shaping humanity in brilliant ways.

https://www.bestbehaviorcreativeclub.com/best-behavior-main/jeremy-cowart See Less

15/01/2020

On this week's episode, Marianne Canada of HGTV takes a break from the studio to hang out with the boys and talk about the rise of digital media, content creation, and the craft of storytelling! Marianne Canada is the Executive Producer for Discovery Digital Studios and digital host of Handmade. We cover many aspects of her exciting work-life--from the time she was an Eastern Eurpoean actress, to the dark days of slinging drinks in New York City, and then we discover how all this led her to a very diverse career in the world of entertainment. Go check out this can't miss episode of Best Behavior Creative Club. https://fireside.fm/s/pk4GTJgA+FJTQKcBo

04/12/2019

On this episode of our original podcast, Best Behavior Creative Club, we talk with Jenna Wise, Marketing Director
of our favorite pizza place, !

We dig into the nitty gritty of decision-making...where to focus, what to focus on, and how to get there in the first place.

Why is "out of the box" thinking so important? How can experiential marketing help your brand? It's all included in this episode...and more. There's even a hilarious story about pizza and Nicolas Cage.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts or click the link below!

https://www.bestbehaviorcreativeclub.com/best-behavior-main/jenna-wise

26/11/2019

Global meets Tennessee in this fully-loaded episode of Best Behavior Creative Club. The crew sat down with the international team at to discover why investing is their number one priority. Masami Tyson, Steffen Bayer, and Virginia Crowley from share why it is crucial to bring global businesses into . They reveal what it takes to recruit global businesses and why Tennessee is full of opportunity. bit.ly/bestbahviorinternational

25/11/2019

The Best Behavior Creative Club sits down for a double feature with Matt Largen with Williamson, Inc. and Clay Walker with NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership to talk leadership. After working with each other for 17 years, they reveal that being a good leader requires you to put the needs of others first. They share why and how their profession helps benefit families and grow communities, and what makes it so important to community development. bit.ly/bestbehaviorlargenwalker

24/11/2019

What does it take to make communities successfully work together? Jody Sliger, Community Development Director at , gave the Best Behavior Creative Club podcast team the inside scoop on how to promote economic and community prosperity. Jody shares some of the best ways to engage communities through health, leadership, education, science, and workforce development sectors. bit.ly/bestbehaviorsliger

23/11/2019

What makes rural communities so important for economic development? Amanda Martin, Senior Rural Policy Advisor at , discusses why she was drawn to this career path with the Best Behavior Creative Club podcast crew. She shares her current rural strategies that work to support rural communities across the state of Tennessee. Listen to discover just how impactful rural communities are, not only to economic development but a better quality of life. bit.ly/bestbehaviormartin

22/11/2019

Ever wonder how organizations become global brands? Best Behavior Creative Club sat down with Marketing Director, Justin Lane, to discover he's helped Tennessee's brand gain recognition on a global level. Justin speaks on how it's important to marry creativity and business to promote within and why his job is so rewarding. bit.ly/bestbehaviorlane

22/11/2019

The Best Behavior Creative Club crew sat down with Jeremy Barnes, Senior Director of Communications and Events at Mitsubishi Motors North America, who reveals his way of doing things differently. Jeremy digs into how Mitsubishi USA approaches its customers from a marketing and community engagement standpoint, using specialty programs to do it. Listen to Jeremy's love for all things auto: bit.ly/bestbehaviorbarnes

20/11/2019

"Tennessee is a state that is open for business." - Commissioner Bob Rolfe

The commissioner shares what makes the state of such a viable location for business. As a Nashville native, Bob promotes foreign direct investment and making sure he and his team create opportunities to ensure the economy thrives. Listen to how he makes sure companies are excelling. bit.ly/bestbehaviorrolfe

22/10/2019

We came, we saw, and we recorded. A LOT! Check out a special edition of our podcast where we went live with over twenty experts in tourism from all over the state of Tennessee.

Designsensory is proud to present over twenty amazing conversations with tourism leaders from all across Tennessee. Recorded live from the Music City Center in Nashville in a little less than 48 hours, Chris McAdoo and Brad Carpenter learn what (and more importantly...who!) makes the state of Tennessee tourism tick.

https://tntourism.fireside.fm

Behind the scenes with leaders of Tennessee tourism

12/09/2019