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Each week, Rick joins his buddy Sully to talk tech on the Limpert Tech "SullyCast on ALT 105.7, formerly TalkRadio 640 WGST

Monday
Mar152021

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 3/13/21 - Former NFL-er Jordan Babineaux with a New Book

Rick is joined by former NFL star, turned entreprenuer and author, Jordan Babineaux this week.

He helps people embrace change and pivot for growth — using their strengths to overcome adversity, staying motivated for the long run.
 
Babineaux, a serial entrepreneur, shares his insights in his new book, PIVOT TO WIN

Have a listen:

Whether you’re building a career, leading a team, running a business, or simply trying to live your best life possible, Jordan Babineaux is a role model whose experiences, both good and bad, will inspire you to achieve your wildest dreams. In his new book, PIVOT TO WIN, the former NFL player turned sports broadcaster, entrepreneur, and business coach, urges people to embrace change as a catalyst for growth. He teaches by example, sharing his personal story to help readers know when it’s time to pivot, use their strengths to overcome adversity, and stay motivated for the long run.



In his book, Babineaux reveals that even as a child, he had some difficult choices to make. He could have been tempted by drugs and crime, but instead, encouraged by his mother and siblings, focused on sports and education as a way to reach his goal of playing pro football. Once in the NFL, he relentlessly strove to stay fit and play his best until the day he retired and had to face the biggest challenge of his life. He knew the grim statistic: seventy-eight percent of NFL players are bankrupt or under financial stress within two years of leaving the league. Babineaux overcame the odds, decided to “pivot” and build a new career. The road was not always easy. Along the way, some of his businesses failed and he nearly went bankrupt, but eventually, he triumphed and today helps others achieve their mission.

Babineaux packs each chapter of PIVOT TO WIN with valuable advice that readers can use to build their own Pivot Playbooks. One of his most important lessons involves establishing a personal Ground Zero. He explains, “Change can feel like you’ve lost part of your identity. Be it a new career, a move to a new city, or working for a new boss, you must find the time and space to self-reflect. This is ‘Ground Zero’ and it means establishing where you are.” Some of his other insights include:

Examine Your Behavior – Consider developing new skills and new relationships that support your discoveries in Ground Zero. What activities do you do in a day, a week, or month? Once you create a list of those behaviors, it will be easier to see what stays and what goes. Which of these activities is serving you? Which will you give up in pursuit of something more?

Find People Who Will Hold You Accountable – Find people who support your good habits and push you to develop more. Ask yourself, who do I know who lives a life that I want to live? Who around me has a set of morals that I would like to mirror? Then interview these people. How can you act in a similar way? What kind of actions can the two of you take to hold each other accountable to your goals?

Learn From Your Mistakes – Think about a choice that you’ve made that doesn’t align with the person you want to become. What can you do to prevent yourself from being in that situation again? Who can you rely on to help you stay out of toxic environments? What do you need to change?

Refuse To Take “No” For An Answer – When you face a “no,” it means you’ve asked the wrong person. Sometimes the person who says no doesn’t even have authority. Don’t walk away without seeking the person who has the “yes” that you’re looking for. “No” could be the one thing standing between you and achieving your goal. Consider this approach the next time someone tells you no.

Focus On What’s Ahead – Whatever you focus on gets your attention. Life is like a magnifying glass that can burn a hole in paper when it’s in pure focus. You too can ignite a fire when you focus on what’s in front of you. Stare into the rear-view mirror too long and you’ll crash. Get back in the game and pursue the future you really want.

Employ Both A Growth  A nd Service Mindset – Nothing can be lost when you commit to growing and serving. Who in your life has a growth mindset? Can you talk with them about how they maintain that mindset? As for a service mindset, what can you offer others even when you’re struggling? What skillsets do you have that you can lend to someone else?

Jordan Babineaux learned many things during his relentless journey to become a professional football player and a successful business leader. By sharing his accomplishments, failures, and missteps in PIVOT TO WIN, Babineaux gives readers dozens of tools that they can apply to themselves. His book is the ultimate guide to success in life, sports, and business.  


Jordan Babineaux, author of PIVOT TO WIN, transitioned from nearly a decade playing in the NFL to become a sports broadcaster, entrepreneur, and business executive. He currently serves as the “voice” of the Seattle Seahawks on both television and radio, while also helping organizations, teams, and leaders navigate their pivots.  

Babineaux and his brother Jonathan, former defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons, founded a company that produced several filmed comedy specials as well as the movie Woman Thou Art Loosed.  They also launched a specialized car service in Seattle and created the Babineaux Foundation, a nonprofit that gives back to their hometown of Port Arthur, Texas, and contributes to Lupus research.

Jordan Babineaux holds a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Southern Arkansas University and an MBA from Seattle University. He lives in Seattle with his wife and three children.

Monday
Mar082021

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 3/6/21- Bob Gillespie, Author, South Carolina Golf

Here's a book telling the story of golf in the great state of South Carolina.

Co-author, Bob Gillespie joins Rick.

For nearly three hundred years, South Carolina has played a vital role in American golf. The first golf clubs in America came from Scotland to Charleston in 1739. Myrtle Beach is sometimes called the “Golf Capital of the World,” with more than eighty golf courses. The Country Club of Charleston produced World Golf Hall of Fame members Henry Picard and Beth Daniel. The 1991 Ryder Cup matches, the “War by the Shore,” took place at Kiawah Island’s Ocean Course, also the site of the 2012 and 2021 PGA Championships. Hilton Head’s Harbour Town Golf Links has hosted the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage for more than fifty years. Bob Gillespie and Tommy Braswell detail the history of the game in the Palmetto State.

Have a listen to Bob and Rick.


Bob Gillespie was a senior sportswriter, columnist and golf writer for The State newspaper in Columbia, South Carolina, from 1979 to 2010. He won The State’s Ambrose E. Gonzales Award for distinguished journalism in 1988, was Associated Press Sports Editors’ national runner-up in features (2001) and explanatory stories (2009) and was named the Herman Helms Excellence in Media Award winner by the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame in 2019. He and his wife, Jane, live in Columbia.

Great to have Bob on and you can buy the book here:

https://www.amazon.com/South-Carolina-Golf-Sports-Gillespie/dp/1467145491/ref=sr_1_2?crid=PW0G3BH9C0VF&dchild=1&keywords=south+carolina+golf+book&qid=1615133175&sprefix=South+Carolina+Golf%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-2

Monday
Mar012021

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 2/27/21 - Keira McCarrell, Student Athlete, Olympics, Artist

More with Keira McCarrell on iHeartRadio this week.

Have a listen:

Keira is one busy girl. A redshirt senior at Auburn University, is staying occupied in 2021 with school, track and field and her love of creating works of art.

Rick talks to Keira about combining being in school, running track, throwing the javelin and selling her beautiful artwork, which this holiday season included Christmas cards.

“I was born in British Columbia, Canada, and compete on their national team when presented the opportunity. I was raised in Oregon and transferred from University of Oregon to now Auburn. As a multi athlete, I have always found myself trying new things and doing everything I can to keep myself busy.”

Her artist journey started in high school when she started being very passionate about pottery.

“As I lost my access to a studio I picked up watercolor. My mom suggested I started selling them online and I’ve been doing it ever since. It’s what keeps my mind at ease when I’m constantly thinking about sports and school during the week!

See how Keira does it all and has a shot at the Olympics. Have a listen.

Keira’s links to check out:

Instagram

@handpainted.by.keira
@keira_mcc

Etsy:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/therunningbrush

Monday
Feb222021

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 2/20/21 - Leslie Greve, CMO of BGZ (Bodyguardz) 

Rick is joined by Leslie Greve or Bodyguardz this week on iHeartRadio.

BodyGuardz was just named a 2021 CES Innovation Award honoree for their new Portable 5-in-1 Emergency Hub. This is the first product in their new smart home line to launch, so they’re excited to receive this recognition from CES!



Have a listen:

 

The portable 5-in-1 Emergency Hub features:

Emergency Alerts - By connecting to local NOAA and other national weather alert services, users can receive critical warnings of localized environmental threats to the area both at home and on the road, even if power and cell towers are out.

Power Bank - Charges devices with a backup battery for emergency situations.

Panic Button - Sounds a 90-decibel siren and alerts loved ones that users are in an emergency situation.

Flashlight - Functions as an always-charged flashlight with three high-powered light beams to illuminate your path during power outages and other emergencies.

Nightlight - Provides ambient lighting for the key area where the device is plugged in that automatically illuminates when power is cut off.

This is the third time BodyGuardz has won the award (first in 2013 for the market’s first tempered glass screen protector and again in 2018 for their curved glass screen protector). I’d love to set up a call with BodyGuardz to talk about this latest product and what inspired its creation. Is there a time this week or next that works for you?


Leslie as Chief Marketing Officer. As CMO, her responsibilities include listening to the market and focusing on customers’ needs, setting and executing the BGZ brands global marketing strategy, and managing and developing the company’s marketing team. Greve’s new role will also generate an acceleration of tools and messaging that demonstrates the company’s forward-thinking approach to people, products and processes — ensuring their sustainability initiative and value of giving back are the driving force to do good things with the earth and the people on it.

“Leslie’s talent, experience, and deep concern for people align perfectly with our brand values. Our future continues to burn bright and Leslie’s vision will be a key contributor in our taking BGZ to the next level,” said Kirk Feller, CEO.

Greve’s passion for the fast-paced wireless industry came from its constantly evolving technology and dynamic innovation. She has propelled the BGZ team forward by utilizing and interpreting data to make sense of trends and to uncover future needs for consumers.

As the new CMO, Greve plans to unite the BGZ brands departments to speak with a singular voice for the express purpose of creating a world-class customer experience. “We will make data-based decisions which will result in customers feeling at home in our products and brands. We want them to think, ‘This is something I never knew I needed.’” Greve continued, “At a time when a lot of companies are pulling back on investments due to COVID-19, BGZ brands is doubling down on innovation, people and investments. We are planning for a bright future, with the voice of our customers woven through the fabric of what we do. We are ready to meet our consumers in fresh ways.”

Prior to joining BGZ brands in 2015, Greve grew her career in consumer packaged goods companies, working in sales, category, branding, and strategy. She spent 10 years at TESSCO Technologies where she served as Product Business Unit Leader, working with brands and retailers in wireless. She is also a regular contributor with Women in Consumer Tech, an organization where she leads a Connect Circle to empower and mentor other females advancing within the CE industry.

Monday
Feb152021

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 2/13/21 - Adam Goodyer, CEO Realife Tech, On Live Events Returning

Adam Goodyer joins Rick this week.

With live events strategically being held, we are starting to see organizations preparing their venues for fans. The safety of fans who attend these games/events is now taking priority, and new innovations in live event technology are reassuring fans’ comfortability in attending. Adam Goodyer, CEO of Realife Tech talks the steps organizations are taking to provide safety before, during and after live events.



Topics:

What new features event venues are deploying to reduce key touchpoints, such as paperless ticketing, mobile ordering, and contactless collection from concessions

The evolution of ticketing and the potential access that can come with purchasing through mobile ticketing platforms

How venues are revamping their communication plans across the entire fan experience

The ways teams and venues are managing social distancing/density controls before, during and after events


Happy to connect you with Adam; I’ve included a brief bio of Realife’s impact on live entertainment below.

Realife Tech works with some of the biggest sporting and entertainment clients across Europe and North America. Using advanced data analytics and innovative UI, the Realife platform creates technology that increases mobile spend and revenues at live events. Realife Tech works with the world’s biggest venues and events, including The O2, London; Tottenham Hotspur Stadium; LA Galaxy & Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and Outside Lands Festival.