Dunn on Purpose Podcast

Had a great time getting to know Brian Hays, founder of Patriot Food Delivery. Brian started Patriot Food Delivery in 2013 as a side hustle when the food restaurant delivery business model was just getting started. Today he’s helping local and large restaurants in East Texas deliver their food full time. I really enjoyed hearing his story of how he started the business and how it’s grown (5:20), t...

Creative work is easier to create and more effective with a process. Businesses find success through efficient systems. Because of this, over the past few weeks I’ve been recording and sharing podcasts on a regular schedule in a relatively structured format. But there’s only so much rule following I can tolerate before I decide to deviate and experiment to see what could come from it. This podcast...

Originally streamed in the Hip Hop Heads Facebook Group on June 17th, my friend Chris Patton ( DJ Cicero ) and I had a chat about what’s been going on in hip hop for 2019 thus far. We start the conversation with the impact of Nipsey Hussle’s life and untimely death, DJ Khaled & Tyler the Creator drama, and Kanye West’s Sunday Service. Then we break into our top albums of the year so far at the tim...

This podcast covers a lot of ground in a short 60 minutes! Scott Austin Martin is a husband and father with a masters in clinical mental health counseling and specializes in stress reduction, trauma, with a focus in relationship transformation. You can learn more about him and his work through East Texas Stress Reduction Clinic and ScottAustinMartin.com . Some highlights: What is stress? The story...

I really enjoyed today’s conversation with J Michael Smith (@JMichael_Smith on Twitter). It was a wide ranging conversation that dives deep into the wisdom he’s collected from his 68 years of experience on this Earth. A true entrepreneur, lifelong learner and digital nomad, Mike has operational and investing experience in several restaurants and spends most of his time now coaching the team he’s b...

Went a different route and shared some thoughts whilst half naked. What would get you out of your comfort zone? @aarondunnworks Get on the email list at strongcom.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.poweracronym.com

Today’s podcast is the last in the DRIVE series of episodes where I talk about the 5 words I use to cultivate and maintain a strong mindset. I’ll repeat the 5 soon but in this episode I simply articulate my thoughts on Enthusiasm in general, how it fits within DRIVE and share a snippet from an article on how to build a Katana sword and how the Katana forging process serves as an apt metaphor for a...

Brad Young is the CEO of Landmark Credit Repair, which helps people improve their credit and Gamers4Christ, a eSports organization and local ministry. In this episode we talk about the creative ways he markets the services he provides, engages with the local community and at the end he answers many questions about credit from a recent post I made on Facebook! Follow Brad on Instagram @landmarkcred...

In this episode I talk about volition, or willpower. I share some thoughts on the definition of volition, why it's in DRIVE, why it's important and share a story I wrote 3 years ago about the subject. Enjoy! Get on the email list at strongcom.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.poweracronym.com

I'm very excited to share this conversation I had with Jared Chacon, director of marketing for True Vine Brewing. True Vine has an incredible story of growth as the first craft brewery in Tyler, Texas and has recently celebrated their 5th year in business at their larger location.  Jared joined the team as a volunteer and has taken on additional responsibility as the business has grown to become t...

The D.R.I.V.E. principles are 5 ingredients to a stronger mindset, and inbetween Strong Com Conversations I dedicate an episode to exploring each principles. This one, Integrity, went a little longer than the previous two but I felt it was good to keep! I talk through defining integrity, where I've experienced it's fruits in my own life, how it relates to the katana sword forging process and I sha...

Ken is a father, writer, musician, and blogger who's writing has been featured on RelevantMagazine.com . He is a contributing editor for Lightworkers.com and is the founder of HonestChristian.org . We had an excellent chat about the business of blogging, how he got started and has found success 2 years in, the church today and how it is marketed, and much more!  Follow him on Instagram @hikennethe...

In this episode I share some thoughts around the "R" in DRIVE, the 5 part acronym for a stronger mindset. I share some real world examples of relationship building and break down how the Katana sword making process relates to relationships.  Please subscribe/follow the podcast, share it with someone you think would like it, and give a like to the facebook page if you haven't already. www.fb.me/Str...

James Bowen aka JBSPECIAL is a DJ, producer, and sales and marketing consultant for the speaker company BASSBOSS. We had a great conversation about how he approaches shows, making music, trying new things, pushing himself through self-imposed limits, what he's learned since recently moving to LA, and more.  Check out his music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/06MUaaQHzBa1c1CMxYOeCf Foll...

This episode is a solo effort, the first in a series of episodes where I will cycle through each principle in D.R.I.V.E. to help you cultivate and maintain a strong mindset. D.R.I.V.E. is a 5 part framework that has guided my life and career and in a variety of ways. The purpose of this series is to share my thoughts on each principle and give practical ways to apply it to your own life and career...

My friend Carlos and I have a great conversation about work life balance, communicating to different people in different ways, modern communication methods, what every community has in common and much more.  Enjoy! If you like this podcast, please subscribe and consider giving the new Facebook page a like: www.fb.me/StrongComShow or joining the Strong Com Newsletter: Strongcom.substack.com Get on...

The Twitter Marketing account @TwitterMktg posed this question: "Your Marketing Philosophy in One Word" so I thought I'd play.  This podcast is me exploring my answer for the first time. Let me know what you think!  IG and Twitter: @AaronDunnWorks Strong Com Newsletter: StrongCom. Substack.com Get on the email list at strongcom.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss th...

Hyperbole is the new black.  In this episode I talk about two figures of speech, and share my thoughts on hyperbole today.  If you enjoy this podcast, please support it by subscribing or following it in your app of choice!  It would be great if we could connect on social @AaronDunnWorks or become pen pals through the Strong Com Newsletter. Founding members get a shoutout on an upcoming podcast. St...

I've been a fan and follower of photographer Anne Brookshire's Instagram account, @AmongThePinesTexas for a few months now and immediately wanted to learn more about what she was up to upon checking out her account. She's created an incredibly special coffee table book that captures the unique quality of East Texas and in this podcast we dive into what makes East Texas great, her ambitions, why sh...

Skyler Hefley is a marketing specialist currently working with Stonewater Roofing in Tyler, Texas. He's a driven individual with an inspiring story and we had a great conversation ranging from investing in yourself, learning by doing, focusing on your strengths, long term thinking, personality and storytelling on for businesses, marketing, community focused brands and more. There's a lot to learn...

You have the power to influence public perception with your own will, it's just a matter of making the right moves in real space long enough to pierce that consciousness. Perception is reality....until reality checks!  Get on the email list at strongcom.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.powerac...

This is a conversation that could have easily continued for another 2 hours. Daniel Poe is an accomplished freelance independent photographer and videographer, world traveler, one member of the Lightbox Collective, lover of film and bringer of light. He shares how he tells stories through still images and how to keep an eye out for the less obvious shot to capture something meaningful. If you're i...

In this episode I go back to what started the podcast, exploring ideas and concepts in a short amount of time. Usually I share these on Instagram first, so I'll share some from there and do more as they come. This episode also features a new music bed, produced by yours truly. This concept is called "Make Waves and Wave when they Gaze". Let me know what you think!  Get on the email list at strongc...

In this episode I share what I learned from a recent dive into the history of soapbox speaking, provide some examples of where I see the essence of soapbox still alive today, and end it with three models for structuring a soapbox speech and 3 things to keep in mind when creating and continually engaging a community.  Get on the email list at strongcom.substack.com This is a public episode. If you...

This podcast starts with the inspiring story of King C. Gillette and his DRIVE to succeed then shifts into Gillette's new viral ad campaign "The Best a Man can Be". I talk about why they've taken this approach and share my thoughts on how the ad is intended to communicate to the culture and build community.  Get on the email list at strongcom.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would lik...