Keepin It Rio Podcast

🎙️ KEEPIN IT RIO PODCAST — EPISODE 273 We’ve got a great one today! Episode 273 features Jonathon Broce, who brings a ton of real-world experience, proven success, and knowledge to the table. Jon’s been in the trenches, built success firsthand, and has plenty to share. We’re also VERY proud to officially announce our new sponsorship with Day 41 Thrive and Roof Ops 41! If you’re a roofing business...

This week, we have a humdinger of a Guest. I’ve known Aaron since his early days in roofing and have watched him grow into one of the leaders in the Commercial space. He’s one of the nicest people that I’ve ever met. He’s written a book to help bring new people in, gotten involved in multiple business ventures, including Roofing Supply, Website development, and something about Peppers, or somethin...

Tonight, we welcome our buddy JoJo back to the show after a couple of years away. I always enjoy catching up with my pals, and this is that. From our time together as Partners to purchasing Rio Blanco from him, what it’s like to run multiple ventures and still make time for what’s really important, to a story of  a potential course record from golf, this one covers it all. This guy definitely help...

Exactly 1,409 days since his last appearance, we are happy to have Dashaun back. Fresh off a great event in San Antonio, we caught up to talk about the impact that he had on my team, some of the big future events he has coming up, and just chatting with one of the best in the game. It’s always fun to catch up with buddies to see how they’ve been. Enjoy the show. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

On Episode 267 of the Keepin It Rio Podcast, we’re joined by Ty Adams, one of the most respected minds in the roofing and insurance restoration industry. With more than 25 years of leadership experience, Ty has helped oversee more than $325 million in restoration sales, participated in 10,000+ adjuster meetings, helped complete 10,000+ projects across 14 states, and hired over 1,000 employees and...

Tonight’s guest is an Indianapolis-born musician, creator and modern-day philosopher who believes music should do more than entertain—it should move people. Reginal Jarmar Green brings together real-life experiences, meaningful ideas and high-energy beats to create music that inspires reflection, action and positivity. From projects like "Reggie" and "Blkplatinum' to his latest...

Tonight we’re hanging out with Matt Pridemore, better known simply as PRIDEMORE — an independent hip-hop artist with a blue-collar background, a unique road into the music business, and no shortage of things to talk about. We’re talking music, life, the grind, and whatever completely ridiculous direction the conversation takes us. No script. No boring interviews. Just a great conversation. Send us...

Tonight we’re joined by Shawniece Hall, an author from Providence, Rhode Island, who turned a teenage escape through writing into a lifelong passion for storytelling. She’s a full-time mom, Certified Nursing Assistant, psychology graduate, and a writer with a powerful message: never give up on yourself, and always chase what sets your soul on fire. Tonight, we’re talking life, resilience, creativi...

Welcome back to Keepin' It Rio! Tonight we've got a guest who's proving you don't need a major label to make major music. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, and now calling Charlotte, North Carolina home, Lee has created a unique sound that blends his Midwestern roots with Southern influences. His music is built on storytelling, clever lyricism, and seeing life from perspective...

What's happening, everybody? Welcome back to Keepin' It Rio Podcast! Tonight, we're joined by independent hip-hop artist, producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Noice Recordz, Caspa Clark. Caspa's music is built on real-life experiences, overcoming adversity, personal growth, and taking a deeper look at the world around us. His unique style blends storytelling, philosophy, humo...

Anyone who knows Matt knows that he’s one of the nicest people around. When he announced that he was going to be leaving Roofr a couple of months back, I wondered what was up. Luckily, he reached out and asked if I wanted to do a podcast to find out. I’m guessing that I said yes, because Episode 259 is live. Enjoy!! Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Welcome back to Keepin It Rio. Episode 258 features a great Guest. William A. Stephens Jr. (“Stevo”) is a retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class, six-time award-winning author, podcast host, and mental health advocate. As the founder of Story Tyme with Stevo and host of the Crawl Walk Run Podcast, he focuses on veteran transition, leadership, mental health awareness, and giving a voice to those st...

🎙️ KEEPIN’ IT RIO PODCAST – EPISODE 257 Featuring Pam Wells In Episode 257 of the Keepin’ It Rio Podcast, Chuck sits down with author and advocate Pam Wells for one of the most powerful and emotional conversations we’ve had on the show. Pam stopped by to discuss her book, In Their Shoes — a deeply personal collection of first-person accounts inspired by people she met while hospitalized and battli...

Episode 256 is a good one. Today, I’m chatting with my buddy Javier Puerta, who also happens to be America’s Newest ABC Supply Branch Manager. From humble industry beginnings, to working with some of the best in the business, to packing up and heading back to his Hometown to build and open a new Branch from scratch. Does name recognition alone guarantee instant success? Tune in and find out. Send...

In this episode of the Keepin’ It Rio Podcast, Chuck Allen sits down with Priscilla Hale, founder of Priscilla Hale Life Coaching. From life’s toughest moments to finding purpose through faith, this conversation dives into how one unexpected moment can completely change your path. Priscilla shares: 👉 How she discovered her calling 👉 The challenges she’s faced along the way 👉 Why nobody is perfe...

Welcome back, everyone. It’s Episode 254 of your favorite Podcast, and it’s a doozy. Were joined by Icon, legend, superstar and good Golf Buddy Brandon Wilson of Maxx Challenger to discuss Insurance Claim Supplements and some of the things Maxx Challenger does to help their Clients keep moving forward. From humble beginnings and a climb up the ranks of the Industry, to Co-founding a company and bu...

 Welcome back to another amazing episode of Keepin It Rio. Today, I’m excited to welcome my buddy Darren Rutherford to the podcast. A regular guy who loves dirt racing, he saw a need for something to provide info to the community and decided to create an app. Here’s the kicker. He has zero experience. Follow the journey from an idea to a live app that is literally being downloaded Worldwide and en...

We’re back for another great episode of Keepin It Rio. This week, our buddy Aron DeLong with Lomanco stops by to chat about a topic that doesn’t get enough love. Yep, Attic Ventilation. From years in Distribution to becoming the new guy in a niche industry, Aron has stepped up and become a Leader in Ventilation. We talk about the importance of proper balance for efficiency and energy savings, as w...

🎙️ Keepin’ It Rio Podcast – Episode 251!!!! Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to another episode of the Keepin’ It Rio Podcast, where we talk business, growth, and the stories behind the people building incredible careers and brands. Today we’ve got a fantastic guest joining us — Meredith Otero, a seasoned marketing strategist with nearly two decades of experience helping businesses build stronge...

Well, this is a pretty cool milestone. I never imagined there would be 250 episodes of Keepin It Rio Podcast , but today is number 250. It’s an honor to have Richy Nelson , the CEO of my longtime sponsor, Roofr , on for this one. From a 12-year-old kid cleaning up roofing job sites to developing and building one of the most impactful programs in the roofing industry, his story is probably not what...

🎙️ Keepin’ It Rio Podcast – Episode 249 This episode is about transformation. In Episode 249, I sit down with Brittni Cosgrove, and we unpack a journey that’s real, raw, and incredibly inspiring. Brittni didn’t just pivot careers — she transformed herself from the inside out. We talk about the personal growth that changed everything. The moments of self-reflection. The hard conversations. The deci...

 🎙️ Keepin’ It Rio Podcast – Episode 248 What’s going on, everybody — welcome back to another episode of Keepin’ It Rio! Episode 248 is live, and this one right here… this one is special. This week’s episode features everybody’s best friend — the one and only Reggie Brock. When you talk about respected people in the game… leaders who build real culture… men who elevate everyone around them… Reggie...

What’s up, everyone, and welcome back to Episode 247 of the Keepin’ It Rio Podcast. Today’s guest is the definition of built, not given. This is the story of a man who started from scratch, bet on himself, built an empire brick by brick—and never stopped leveling up. After one of the largest private equity exits in his industry, you’d think life might slow down… and sure, things are a little less...

🎙️ Keepin’ It Rio Podcast — Episode 246 On this episode, I’m sitting down with Jamie Hale, founder of Hale Yeah Roofing, for a real conversation about what it takes to rise to the top in one of the most competitive industries out there. Jamie shares the journey that led him into roofing, the trials and tribulations of launching a brand-new company in a crowded market, and the mindset it took to bu...

Welcome back to the Keepin’ It Rio Podcast! On Episode 243, I’m joined by Anni Eza from Greece, the founder of Seeds Of Bliss. Anni is a Spiritual Healer and Self-Realization Instructor who works with both adults and children, helping them reconnect, heal, and grow with intention. We had a thoughtful and insightful conversation about her work, her journey, and the impact of spiritual awareness and...