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Calallen Softball 021926 02/19/2026

What Most Law Firms Get Wrong About Marketing 02/19/2026

We're Baaaaack! 02/18/2026

This Week in Victoria 021826 02/18/2026

Girls Soccer - Alyssa Maynard 02/17/2026

Girls Basketball - Mark Kerkhoff 02/17/2026

From Businessman to Cancer Survivor: Joe Grumbine's Inspiring Journey 02/16/2026

AI Assembled 021626 02/16/2026

049 Candace Mohrs - AAA Plumbers 02/16/2026

REPLAY Protecting your marriage as a coach 02/14/2026

REPLAY Protecting your marriage as a coach REPLAY Protecting your marriage as a coach Season 6 Episode 3 Episode: REPLAY Protecting your marriage as a coach Host: Chris Doelle Interviewer: Brian Wood (OC, Wayland Baptist; ROC Mentoring Program) & Brandi Wood Topic: Marriage and coaching — making it work together. • Brian’s 3 tips for young coaches: be loyal to your school, save money, marry right. • Coaching is a mission field, not just a job. Brandi embraced that mission as her own. • She handled the bulk of parenting (“I was not one to say ‘wait till your father gets home’”). They co-parented, but she carried the day-to-day. • Date nights became non-negotiable — every Wednesday, driving from Shallowater to Lubbock for supper. Started ~8 years ago; never stopped. • They forgot to invest in their marriage for a stretch — and it showed. • Communication and honest conflict matter. “You gotta fight.” • Don’t bring wins/losses home. Remember you have a second job: husband and dad. • A coach’s life is uniquely public — every call, every loss is critiqued. The spouse absorbs that too. Brandi learned to let criticism roll off and to protect Brian from things said in the stands. • Attended their first Coaches Outreach marriage retreat last summer; wished they’d gone years earlier. • Brandi’s superpower: bonding coaches’ wives into a tight group (retreats, fellowships, team-building). • Successful programs prioritize culture, family, and character — not just X’s and O’s. • “It takes what it takes.” Reminders: Educate, Excel, Play campaign | Texas Coaches Leadership Tour | Sportsmanship initiative Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA): Produced by Fresh Media Works © 2025 Lone Star Podcast Network Texas High School Coaches Association Twitter: Limited sponsorship opportunities are available on the show. Contact Chris Doelle at (713) 269-4620 or email at . Subscribe on these great platforms: /episode/index/show/cdogg/id/40105425

The Watch Me Mindset 02/14/2026

Calallen Softball 021326 02/13/2026

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Alan McDougal - Athletic Director 02/10/2026

Small Business is about to Explode 02/10/2026

Small Business is about to Explode The Marketing Drive Short marketing message that you can use right now! Small Business is about to Explode (And Why You Should Jump In Now) The Big Idea What happened to the trades in the last 5 years is about to happen to small business across the board. This is THE opportunity for young people and career-changers. Runtime: 9-10 minutes Why Small Business Is Booming NOW 1. Corporate America is broken Constant layoffs, zero job security, work hard and still get cut 2. Technology leveled the playing field Run a million-dollar business from a laptop—low barriers to entry 3. AI is the ultimate equalizer Small businesses need help but can't afford big corporate solutions Mark Cuban's Prediction "Learning AI and helping small/medium businesses implement it will make people RICH." 1 33 million small businesses in the U.S. 2 Most have no idea how to use AI effectively 3 Massive implementation gap = massive opportunity 4 Don't need CS degree—need to understand SMB problems + AI solutions Two Career Paths Compared Corporate Path: $50K → 3 years waiting for promotion → layoff → start over Meetings about meetings, office politics, replaceable cog Small Business Path: Learn AI/marketing/operations → Help 5 businesses @ $3-5K each Real skills, real relationships, real value → Six figures within 2 years How To Start If you're young: Find 3 small businesses, offer free help for 90 days, learn everything More valuable than MBA + you get references If you're mid-career: You already have skills SMBs need Audit 10 businesses, show what's broken, charge for expertise If you're in small business: Double down—learn AI, marketing, systems Next 3 years = market domination opportunity The Mindset Shift Employee thinking: "What's my job? What are my hours? When's my raise?" Owner thinking: "What problem can I solve? What value can I create?" Small business rewards owner mindset. Corporate punishes it. Why NOW Matters We're at the beginning of: 1 AI revolution 2 Small business renaissance 3 People who learn NOW = the experts everyone needs in 3 years (Just like digital marketing in 2010, social media in 2008) Your Homework This Week ✅ Young people: Identify 3 SMBs to learn from ✅ Mid-career: Master one SMB skill in 90 days ✅ Current SMB owners: Invest in learning AI/marketing/systems The Bottom Line The next 5 years belong to small business. Whether you're 22 or 52, starting or joining—now is the time. Connect with Chris Doelle: For more marketing tips or to learn how Chris can help your business grow, call 713-269-4620 or visit freshmediaworks.com. Connect with Chris Doelle: For more marketing tips or to learn how Chris can help your business grow, call 713-269-4620 or visit freshmediaworks.com. About the Show The Marketing Drive brings you short, actionable marketing messages you can use right now. Each episode, host Chris Doelle shares tips, tricks, and tidbits of marketing wisdom in bite-sized episodes perfect for your commute. No fluff, no theory—just practical advice you can implement immediately to get more customers and grow your business. About Chris Doelle Chris Doelle is a marketing expert, 18-year podcasting veteran, author, speaker, broadcaster, and game designer. He makes marketing fun and helps businesses cut through the noise to focus on what actually works. Based in Texas, Chris has been helping business owners get more customers through practical, no-BS marketing strategies that deliver real results. Produced by Fresh Media Works © 2026 Lone Star Podcast Network Subscribe on these great podcasting platforms: /episode/index/show/cdogg/id/40063020

James Longoria - MHS Tennis - Individual 02/10/2026

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Your Website Does Not Matter 02/09/2026

Your Website Does Not Matter The Marketing Drive Short marketing message that you can use right now! Your Website Does Not Matter (If AI Can't Explain What You Do) The Problem Buyers aren't visiting websites first anymore—they're asking AI for recommendations. If AI can't clearly explain what you do, you're invisible. The Shift Old buyer journey: Google → compare tabs → bookmark → research later New buyer journey: Ask AI → get 3 recommendations → visit THOSE websites If you're not in AI's top 3, your website never gets seen. What Makes You Invisible to AI ❌ Messy positioning - "We help businesses grow" ❌ Vague offers - "Consulting and strategic services" ❌ Complicated funnels - Lead magnets, webinars, multi-step processes AI needs clear inputs. If it can't find them, it skips you. The Fix: Clear Beats Clever Bad (vague): "Welcome to Smith Consulting. Full-service advisory with 20 years experience." Good (clear): "Smith Consulting helps manufacturing companies reduce operational costs 15-30% through 90-day process optimization." This Week's Homework 1 Ask AI about yourself - "What does [your company] do?" See if it's accurate 2 Simplify your homepage - First 3 sentences must be 12-year-old clear 3 Add specifics - Who you serve, problem solved, outcomes, timeline The Bottom Line AI recommends businesses it can confidently explain. Get clear now = massive competitive advantage. Clear > Clever Specific > Vague Resources Need help clarifying your positioning? freshmediaworks.com Connect with Chris Doelle: For more marketing tips or to learn how Chris can help your business grow, call 713-269-4620 or visit freshmediaworks.com. About the Show The Marketing Drive brings you short, actionable marketing messages you can use right now. Each episode, host Chris Doelle shares tips, tricks, and tidbits of marketing wisdom in bite-sized episodes perfect for your commute. No fluff, no theory—just practical advice you can implement immediately to get more customers and grow your business. About Chris Doelle Chris Doelle is a marketing expert, 18-year podcasting veteran, author, speaker, broadcaster, and game designer. He makes marketing fun and helps businesses cut through the noise to focus on what actually works. Based in Texas, Chris has been helping business owners get more customers through practical, no-BS marketing strategies that deliver real results. Produced by Fresh Media Works © 2026 Lone Star Podcast Network Subscribe on these great podcasting platforms: /episode/index/show/cdogg/id/40050420