On this episode of Small Business Small Talk, we had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Jordan Babineaux, former NFL player for the Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans. We discussed his childhood in Port Arthur, Texas, his journey with the NFL, and how he got to where he is today with his business, Pivot to Win. At the young age of 39, Jordan has already accomplished so much in his professional career, but he recognizes that it’s the failures and losses as well that get us to our path of success and how having the “growth mindset” is truly important to achieving what we want.

BIO: Jordan Babineaux transitioned from nearly a decade playing in the NFL to become a sports broadcaster, entrepreneur, adjunct professor, and international bestselling author of Pivot to Win: Make the Big Plays in Life, Sports & Business. Jordan helps teams, athletes, and business professionals navigate their pivots.

Jordan is a Leadership Executive MBA graduate from Seattle University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication from Southern Arkansas University.

Signed to the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2004, Babineaux worked his way up to starting as a defensive back for the Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans, appearing in over 140 career games, including Super Bowl 40.

Jordan believes giving back to the community is one of the most important things he can do in life. He and his brother Jonathan Babineaux, former defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons, contribute their philanthropic efforts to their hometown of Port Arthur, Texas, and the Seattle and Atlanta communities.

Today, Jordan provides commentary and analysis for the Seahawks gameday radio and TV broadcasts, an Adjunct Professor at Seattle University, and offers keynotes and leadership training at Pivot to Win, Inc.

WEBSITE: pivottowin.com

FACEBOOK:

Jordan Babineaux

INSTAGRAM: @jordanbabineaux

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We recently sat down with Jeff Chandler on Small Business Small Talk. He’s been in the business of IT since the 80s and owns his own IT company, Z-JAK Technologies. His desire to be an engineer as a kid is what got him started in the field.

With small businesses also being prone to cyber attacks, his clients enlisted his help in helping to secure their systems. Thus, Jeff ‘s book on cybersecurity was created called “Hacked!”.

BIO: Jeff Chandler is the founder and CEO of Z-JAK Technologies.

With more than 35 years of experience as a developer, systems architect, business consultant, and insurance executive, Jeff is an expert in cybersecurity and technology.

Jeff served previously as Chief Technology Officer for Jefferson National Financial. He was part of the startup team that built the company and served in a number of roles over the years with that carrier.

WEBSITE:

IT Services & IT Support Louisville, KY | Z-JAK Technologies

and

Hacked! Cybersecurity Protection Guide – Z-JAK Technologies | IT Services and IT Support in Louisville, KY

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Jeremy Shere of Tribal Knowledge Podcasting sat down with us and talked about why Corporate America just wasn’t his thing and how owning his own business is all about the aspect of control. For Jeremy, it’s all about being goal-oriented as well. We also had the chance to talk about having twins in the family and other random topics (Brendan Fraser included). This was definitely a fun episode so make sure to listen to the entire podcast!

BIO: Jeremy Shere is the founder and CEO of Tribal Knowledge Podcasting, a podcast production agency that helps businesses start podcasts to drive revenue & grow thought leadership.

WEBSITE: tribknowledge.com

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-shere-7640934/

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After realizing that less than 3% of the apparel that we buy and wear is made here in America, Dean Wegner wanted to change that. In this episode of Small Business Small Talk, we get to hear about his background and how his business, Authentically American, got its start. Having a passion for creating more jobs and a great company culture is what Dean is all about along with his faith being an important aspect of his life. If you want to purchase American-made apparel, make sure to check out Authentically American based out of Nashville Tennessee!

On this episode of Small Business Small Talk, Joe Hulsey, owner of Joe Hulsey Photography shares his experience and love of telling stories through pictures, as well as the impact caring about people has in his business. www.joehulsey.com

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“In this episode of Small Business Small Talk, host Christy Smallwood brings us all up to date on what’s been going on with her. Getting sick is rough, especially as a business owner! Sometimes it’s good to have some down time to regroup, but the show must go on. It’s also important to have a great team to back you up to make sure the balls are still rolling. This is a fun show packed with some great info so get comfy and enjoy!”

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Jason Koerner of Perfect Pitch DJ Services talked with us for this episode of Small Business Small Talk. We loved hearing how he makes events like weddings and business expos a personalized experience with not only his DJ service, but his high-tech photo booth as well. In addition, he talks about how it’s important to stand out in his field of work, what he loves the most about this business, and so much more!

BIO: I’ve been a musician all my life. Music is what I LOVE.
Whether I am playing in a band, DJing, or singing in the truck, music is happening around me. Let me bring my passion for music to your important day. You will have the comfort of knowing that who you are working with is in it for the right reasons, not just to get a paycheck. This business is my baby, and I ensure 100% client satisfaction.

Perfect Pitch DJ Service, LLC is a professional business launched from a serious hobby, so it is the best of both worlds where high quality service meets fun – all at an affordable price!

WEBSITE: www.perfectpitchdj.com

FACEBOOK:

https://www.facebook.com/perfectpitchdjservice/

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Rick Smith founded News USA in 1987, and more than 30 years later continues to innovate new ways to make his customers and clients look brilliant. Early in his career, while at Deloitte & Touche, he realized that PR and advertising people were basically ‘flying blind’ since no news feature service was then providing real, solid metrics to measure success. So he founded News Canada, then launched NewsUSA. He has served on the faculty of the Young Presidents Organization, judged the National Press Club’s Consumer Journalism Awards, and himself has been a Blue Chip Enterprise Award Winner for re-inventing his company. Along the way, Rick authored six books, including the three best-selling, self-help business titles Getting Started, Getting Money and Getting Sales. Today, Rick is on numerous advisory boards and is an early seed investor in 100+ emerging companies ideally where his contacts, media clout and marketing strategy can scale them faster.

WEBSITE: www.newsusa.com

FACEBOOK:

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-smith-news/

I thought of this about 20 years ago because I had hardwood floors and my decorative pillows slid off of my cedar chest when my cats jumped on the bed. I didn’t do anything about it until 2019 because I was trying to survive all those years as a very busy single mom. In 2019, I was happily married to a very messy man and he constantly cluttered the chair in the master bedroom so I needed a place for my pillows. I made a prototype and pitched it to SharkTank and surprise…they liked it and advanced me to the “2nd” level but I didn’t go further. I was not surprised because I didn’t have sales or even a business at that point. I hustled through 2019, learned social media, tweaked my product and developed a business. I was starting to gain a little traction and then Covid hit. I’m a nurse so I took my job serious and put The Secret Shelfie on the “shelf”. In 2021, I was determined to re-launch and I did so by hiring a social media company. They were fabulous and did everything expected but the sales have been stagnant. Currently, I am scratching my head and wondering what direction to take as I scrutinize and analyse the world we live in and why it is so hard to get the public to embrace this lifestyle change. You see, I get terrific feedback about “how cool this product is” once I get people’s attention long enough to explain it but then, when people think about it long enough, the response is generally “Oh, I just throw my pillows on the floor”. Some people have a chair for their pillows and I get that but as a successful realtor in a past life, excess furniture is a no-no. The fact is, it involves a lifestyle change. By this, I mean people must move a piece of wall art or a TV to make a place for their Secret Shelfie. It involves work and the willingness to change habits. I am trying desperately to figure out how to make this work in a world where you get 3 seconds to convince someone to buy a product that involves work and a lifestyle change.

WEBSITE: secretshelfie.com

FACEBOOK:

https://facebook.com/secretshelfie

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/secretshelfie