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Drew Wilkerson – Project Youth Plus

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Drew Wilkerson
Career Coach 
Project Youth +

Born and raised in Sam’s Valley here in Southern Oregon, Drew Wilkerson shares his passion to serve our youth in Project Youth Plus’s Career Build Program.

For the past 7 years Drew his worked in and around the public schools and still finds time to be active in athletics as an MS Athletic Director.

To help support Project Youth Plus and find out more about their various programs to help our youth, please go the the resources below or give them a call at the number below! 🙂

Call Project Youth Plus today – (541) 476-8146

Website – https://projectyouthplus.org/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ProjectYouthPlus/

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/projectyouthplus/

Show Notes

The Focus of Project Youth Plus

How I Got Started With Project Youth Plus

Life Growing Up In Sam’s Valley in Southern Oregon

Guiding Youth Through Individual Road Maps for Success

Thankful For Community Support for Project Youth Plus

What I Like Most About Working With Project Youth Plus

Continuing To Get Our Message Out To Businesses In Jackson, Josephine and Douglas Counties

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Intro Drew: Flexibility, I think is key in being able to keep that spark and keep that interest.… Read more

Christy Kiltz – Design! by Kiltz: Web Design, Hosting and Online Marketing

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Christy Kiltz
Design! By Kiltz: Web Design, Hosting and Online Marketing

A Josephine County native for almost 30 years, Christy Kiltz takes us on her journey from moving to the area from Colorado with her husband, to taking a chance and starting her own local web-based business and it’s continued expansion.

If you own a business, chances are you have a web presence.

Join us as Christy shares valuable tips online and why it’s essential to build relationships with your customers, no matter what field you work in.

Checkout Design! by Kiltz – https://designbykiltz.com/

Video’s Christy Mentions In The Podcast by Simon Sinek and Donald Miller below!

Focus on your WHY – Simon Sinek, Start with WHY – https://youtu.be/u4ZoJKF_VuA

Build your Brand Story – Summary of Donald Miller’s StoryBrand book – https://youtu.be/FkCMhhJaSSk

Show Notes

From Colorado To Oregon: How We Ended Up In Josephine County

Why I Started A Local Web-Based Business

What We Help Businesses With

Empowering Business Owners to Accomplish Their Dreams

Christy’s 3 Things You Need For A Successful Website

COVID Impact: In-Person Teamwork & Working From Home

Web Tech & The Value Of Building Relationships

Understanding Solutions & Pain Points of Niche Markets

Expanding Our Team in 2021

What Design!… Read more

Joy Hiler – Epicure

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Joy Hiler - Epicure Leader
Joy Hiler – Epicure Leader

Think you’re ready for Joy Hiler?

No…you’re not.

But what the heck, it’s time to buckle up for a fun conversation with one of the more passionate, enthusiastic people we’ve had on this show!

And wouldn’t you know it, she done went and added an opportunity for us all to help a good cause for the area.

Hit play, and let’s get started down that dusty trail for another adventure to hear Joy talk about how tasty yet healthy meals from Epicure can help our local community raise money for a Mobile Spay and Neuter Clinic, and more! 🙂

Support Joy, her friend Candy Morasch and others raise money for a county Mobile Spay and Neuter Clinic by reaching out at the contact information below!

Contact Joy and pickup an Epic Life Collection today – JoyHiler.Epicure.com… Read more

Josie Molloy – Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce

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Josie Molloy | President & CEO of Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce
Josie Molloy – President & CEO of Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce
Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce

Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce President Josie Molloy joins us to talk about her first three years with the Chamber since moving back to the state from Wyoming.

A joy to have on the show and we know after you hear this podcast you’ll come away with a new found appreciation for what the Chamber is and all it has to offer, just like we did!

Checkout the Chamber’s New Website! – https://www.grantspasschamber.org/

Also, Lemonade Day for Young Entrepreneurs coming on August 20th – https://lemonadeday.org/grants-pass

From Wyoming Back to Oregon: 3 Years Working at The Chamber In Grants Pass!

What I Like Best About Grants Pass & Josephine County

How I Got Started Working in the Chamber of Commerce

The Right Type of Person That Would Enjoy This Kind of Work

Just What is The Chamber of Commerce?… Read more

John Chambers: Mr. Constitution | NeoLife Vitamins & Supplements

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John Chambers "Mr. Constitution"
John Chambers “Mr. Constitution”
The Constitution of The United States - A Study Guide
John Chambers with his wife Debbie Musack
John with his wife Debbie Musack
NeoLife Vitamins & Supplements
NeoLife Vitamins & Supplements

Join us for a joyful sit down between two friends.

John Chambers, “Mr. Constitution” takes us on a journey from his early years studying the Constitution to his life long work of helping people to understand it, no matter which side of the political aisle you happen to be on.

In addition to that we touch on a range of topics as listed in the bullets below.

Most notably his work with his wife Debbie Musack helping to education and help others have better awareness and decision making about nutrition.

Be sure to check out the links below for more on their health products, nutritional education video you won’t want to miss and John’s site about the Constitution.

Contact John and Debbie today – https://www.grantspasschamber.org/list/member/neolife-nutrition-musack-chambers-13248

Video (5 Key Criteria for Evaluating Any Supplement) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwYC8psM3sM… Read more

Richard Emmons – Josephine County Eagle (JoCo Eagle)

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Richard Emmons - Publisher and Editor at Josephine County Eagle, Author, and Marketing Strategist
Richard Emmons – Publisher and Editor at Josephine County Eagle, Author, and Marketing Strategist
Josephine County Eagle (JoCo Eagle)
Josephine County Eagle (JoCo Eagle)
Marketing Survival Guide, by Richard Emmons
Chamber Advantage, by Richard Emmons
52 Things To Do In Southern Oregon, by Richard Emmons

Richard Emmons is a local business owner and marketing strategist.

The author of three books, Marketing Survival Guide, Chamber Advantage, and 52 Things to do in Southern Oregon.

From serving on the board of the Gospel Rescue Mission for 21 years, to being named Man of the Year by the Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of Commerce, Richard has been an active member of our community for years.

On top of all that, he’s launched a new monthly newspaper called, Josephine County Eagle.

Join us as we take a fun journey through Richard’s travels in life, and his new project with JoCo Eagle!

  • Active In The Local Community
  • Away from the Rat Race! Our Move to Grants Pass
  • What Makes Josephine County Special
  • A Joy Helping and Sharing with others through, The Gospel Rescue Mission
  • 20 Year Windows: Richard’s Entrepreneurial Journey
  • Why Richard Became an Author of 3 Books
  • Chamber Advantage: Get Involved, Get Known & Get Business
  • Why I Started the Josephine County Eagle
  • COVID-19 Lockdown’s Impact on Our Community: We Can’t Forget This!
… Read more

Sarah Wager and Chris Nelson – Oregon Books & Games

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Sarah Wager - Co-Owner at Oregon Books & Games
Sarah Wager
Co-Owner at Oregon Books & Games
Chris Nelson - Co-Owner at Oregon Books & Games
Chris Nelson
Co-Owner at Oregon Books & Games
Oregon Books & Games | OregonBooks.com
Oregon Books & Games | OregonBooks.com

New co-owners at Oregon Books & Games, Sarah Wager and Chris Nelson bring a renewed passion to our longtime, trusted bookstore in town!

Join us as Sarah and Chris share what’s going on at the store these days, highlighted by some of the topics below.

  • A new adventure – being co-owners at Oregon Books & Games
  • The importance of Customer Loyalty while facing the challenges of COVID19.
  • Advantages of being a Longtime, Trusted Local Bookstore
  • Top Sellers at Oregon Books & Games
  • A continued Passion for Helping Our Local Community
  • Success of the stores sales through their website – OregonBooks.com
  • An eye towards the future – Making Oregon Books & Games the best it can be!

Drop by and hello at the store!… Read more

Michael E. Garnier – Out’n’About Treehouse Treesort

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Michael E. Garnier - Treehouse Pioneer!
Michael E. Garnier – Treehouse Pioneer!
Treehouses.com - Out'n'About Treehouse Treesort
Treehouses.com – Out’n’About Treehouse Treesort

Every so often you get a chance to sit down with a true pioneer and legend.

Well, this conversation fits that qualification, and it was our treat to have a chance to have Michael E. Garnier from Out’n’About Treehouse Treesort on our local podcast.

Michael is a true legend, not only in the Josephine County area but in the Treehouse community world wide.

Join us for a special podcast as Michael takes us on his journey from coming to Oregon back in 1973, to building on a vision he had for Treehouses and standing for what he believes in no matter the push back he’s had over the years.

All and all, we’d say things have worked out well, and we thank Michael for having us out to his Treesort to help him spread just a little more local Publicitree in the area.… Read more

Annie Sabel – Barnstormers Theatre

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Annie Sabel - Executive Director at Barnstormers Theatre
Annie Sabel
Executive Director at Barnstormers Theatre
Barnstormers Theatre in Grants Pass, Oregon
Barnstormers Theatre in Grants Pass, Oregon

We all know about the COVID-19 pandemic, but imagine having a new job as Executive Director of Barnstormers Theatre, just days before the shutdowns in March of 2020! 👀

Well that’s exactly what happened to our latest guest, Annie Sabel.

From putting on plays, to tackling livestreaming, to looking for exciting new ways Barnstormers can further connect with locals in the community, you can tell Annie has a lifelong passion for the Theatre and Barnstormers is in good hands going forward!

Be sure to checkout Barnstormers Theatre’s upcoming play (directed by her husband Steven Sabel, whom we’ve had on the show before) Postmortem. See dates and times below.

Checkout Barnstormers Theatre – https://barnstormersgp.com/

Also a Great Follow on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/barnstormersgp/?rf=611547085593878

Postmortem - image by Jonas Stewart
Postmortem – image by Jonas Stewart

Get Tickets for Postmortem today – https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=barns… Read more

Dr. Cory S. Fawcett – Financial Success MD

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Dr. Cory S. Fawcett
Financial Success MD

Dr. Cory S. Fawcett and his wife settled in Grants Pass back in 1993, while at the same time Cory joined Grants Pass Surgical Associates on 6th street.

After a 23 year career practicing medicine, Cory retired and started a new journey to help teach finance to physicians and other high income earners through his business Financial Success MD.

A winner of several awards as a writer, Cory has now published five books and four of his books are Amazon Best Sellers.

Join us as we talk with Cory on his passion for his work with Financial Success MD, what he has going on in the Grants Pass area today and thoughts on his new book, The Doctors Guide To Navigating a Financial Crisis.

Checkout more of Cory’s work today – https://financialsuccessmd.com/… Read more