Content Camp

In this unique episode of Content Camp, Owen and Louis take on a fun conversation challenge: keep talking, even when the topic is random, the camera is rolling, and the laughs are hard to hold back.   With no preparation, the boys start by imagining the life of a minor league pro wrestler before shifting into a hilarious discussion about local racing, Anderson Speedway, figure-eight trailer races,...

In this episode of Content Camp, Louis and Ben sit down with entrepreneurs Frank Crowe, Curt Whitesell, and Mike Fleming for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really takes to start and grow a business. They discuss why they became business owners, the importance of selling before over-planning, how marketing builds trust long before a sale happens, and why relationships still matter in an...

In this episode of Content Camp, we talk with Ray Stapleton and Becky Black about the joy, challenge, and adventure of travel. From childhood road trips and first international experiences to cruises, long flights, unexpected surprises, and favorite destinations like Japan, Australia, Guatemala, Italy, and Machu Picchu, this conversation explores why travel is about more than just seeing new place...

In this episode of Content Camp, the crew sits down with Roch Egan to talk about choosing a non-traditional path after high school. Roch shares why he decided not to go to college, how he became a mortgage loan originator at just 18, and what he’s learned from jumping straight into the workforce. The conversation covers the pros and cons of college, career growth, discipline, sports, homeschooling...

In this episode of Content Camp, we sit down with a panel (Jim Patton, TJ McGovern, and John Lehner) to break down the real “art of networking”—not collecting business cards, but building relationships that create mutual value. We talk about listening and asking great questions, the difference between networking vs. prospecting, why follow-up matters, and how “givers gain” (plus small habits like...

Scott Grotjan is the CEO of Indianapolis expense reduction firm Silverback. Scott chatted with Landon, Louis and Tony about his work, business ownership, the value of education and much, much more. Scott helped the kids understand why it is so important to find out what you love to do!!

Jason Hammond of Fifth Third bank joined us on our first ever Zoom call.  Jason explained all about what a life in sales looks like. It turns out that EVERYONE needs selling skills.  We all need to sell ourselves in some way at certain times in life.

Louis had the very special privilege of interviewing his beloved piano teacher Betty Sherman. Louis has studied under Betty for many joyful years, and probably has Betty to thank for making piano so fun and interesting to him.   Louis practices very hard in his quest to become a skilled piano player, but happily stepped away from the keyboard for a chance to talk music with Betty. This interview r...

Note: If you have a hard time understanding Alex, you can see the video version of this podcast, including subtitles, here . Libby and Tony had the opportunity to interview our very own Alex, who with his American family embarked on an unforgettable two-week journey back to China, where Alex was born! Adopted at age four, Alex reconnected with his roots alongside 10 other families with similar ado...

Harry and Josh are grandfather and grandson, and took the time to share their side project The Great Patty Melt Challenge with Landon and Kennedy of Content Camp. Harry and Josh set out discover the best patty melts in central Indiana, and have covered such local restaurants as Logan's, Daddy Jack's, BRU Burger Bar and many others.  Which one is the best?  You'll have to tune in to find out!!! To...

Today Kennedy and Louis had the great pleasure of visiting with Emmy, who is a student (along with Louis) at Acton Academy in Indiana. Louis and Emmy have know each other for several years and are well versed in Acton Academy's way of approaching education.   Kennedy is a high school student at Carmel High School, and has only experienced "traditional" public schooling. Louis transitioned from Cat...

In this episode, Content Campers Louis and Landon interviewed the very gracious Mike Sokol of. Weaver & Sokol Insurance Agency in Indianapolis. This was a very interesting experience having two gradeschoolers interview an insurance professional when they themselves would have no good reason to know and understand the insurance game.   This is what Content Camp is all about. When you get both k...

Landon and David had a blast interviewing Sean McDonough of Talk to Tucker.  The boys peppered him with many questions about the real estate game!   If your child wants to join our Content Camp crew, please reach out to us via email:  Producer@ContentCamp.kids

This is part two of our interview with Denver.  This time Kennedy and Louis took a turn.  It's amazing how well-read Denver is!! As always, if your child wants to be part of Content Camp in Indianapolis, just shoot us an email:  producer [at] ContentCamp.kids

They say conversation is an art form, and Denver Abernathy is known to be able to converse on just about any topic under the sun. Tiberius and David did a great job of testing Denver's knowledge on a wide range of topics. Eventually David asked a question that gets to the heart of the matter: How did Denver get so good at conversation? The answer might surprise you! Content Camp is a video podcast...

In this episode Kennedy and David had a chance to interview Content Camp Co-Founder Tony Valle about his reasons for starting Content Camp and his plans to grow the organization.  Tony believes that kids are generally not given enough freedom and responsibility to really test the limits of their own capabilities. This thesis is the foundation for Content Camp.  Here the kids do all the work and ru...

Monty Riffer started life in Pittsburg, PA, where he was expected to work in the steel mills just like so many young men of his era. God had different plans. Monty's talent for football was his ticket out of Pittsburg and the steel mills. After a promising college career, Monty was drafted to go to Viet Nam. Immediately after returning from Viet Nam Monty married his sweetheart Kathy (now married...

If you have never been to the Paramount Theatre in Anderson, Indiana, you simply must put it on your bucket list! This beautiful theater is still going strong nearly 100 years after its construction, and theaters like The Paramount just aren't being built any more. Rich Jorn is the Executive Director of The Paramount Theatre Centre and Ballroom of Anderson, IN, and was nice enough to be our guest....

Lovely Carmel, Indiana senior Riley Abernathy is headed to Purdue University in the fall to increase her formidable knowledge of soil.  The kids of Content Camp really enjoyed today's discussion.  Kennedy and Louis were "on-mic" to conduct the interview today. If you have a kid past 5th grade who is interested in being part of a video podcast crew, please don't hesitate to reach out to producer@co...

Our very first show!!  The creative kids of content camp did the whole production: script writing, technical direction, audio engineering, on-camera talent.  Amazing!! Amanda and Gavin Swearingen were our guests, telling the amazing story of Gavin's years-long recovery after suffering a traumatic brain injury as a two-year-old.  Thank you so much for sharing your story with us!!  Gavin, you are su...