Local Talent

We reached out to all JISD candidates that had an opponent to answer some questions. Huge thank you to Tri County Chamber of Commerce for Sponsoring this forum: https://txtricountychamber.org/ Big thank you to all the candidates for taking time to come into the Local Talent Studio and answer questions. [0:00] Intro [0:27] Tri County Chamber of Commerce [0:50] Important Dates [2:32] Question 1 [2:3...

Local Politics Episode 6: Interview with Robb Erickson “We’re gonna build a wall around Garden Ridge and have Schertz pay for it!”. That’s the rumor going around the Northeastern Partnership Towns at the moment, but is it true? On this episode of Local Politics, Jason and Kevin talk to Garden Ridge Mayor Robb Erickson about becoming mayor, being an Air Force pilot, and of course, that city wall. R...

Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode 23 This episode of the Local Talent podcast focuses on the business of business, with Jason and Carol nerding out on what makes a business run. Special guest Carol Wheeler is a business and executive coach who helps teams to recognize their strengths and achieve their goals. She tells Jason about the sweet spot number for teams, how money...

It’s been an interesting time for politics around the Cibolo area, with the mayoral election leading to a runoff! On this episode of the Local Politics podcast, hosts Jason and Kevin sit down with mayoral hopeful Mark Allen to get to the bottom of why he didn’t win the first election and what he’s doing to get the runoff in the bag. This episode is a great way to get informed about what’s going on...

Local Politics Episode 5: Interview with Bear Goolsby It’s nearly time to get out and vote on the 2022 bond proposal for the Judson Independent School District! As the campaign enters its final stages, hosts of the Local Politics podcast Jason and Kevin interview councilman Bear Goolsby who’s backing proposition A and B of the bond to the hilt. Listen in to find out what the propositions are and w...

November 8th 2022 is election day for Cibolo Mayor. We reached out to all the candidates running for this position and they were all able to come in and answer some questions. [00:00:00] Intro [00:00:09] Question #1 [00:00:15] Kara Latimer Q1 [00:00:41] Mark Allen Q1 [00:02:45] Terry Hinze Q1 [00:05:00] Tim Woliver Q1 [00:06:58] Summer-Marie Brown Q1 [00:09:23] Question #2 [00:09:26] Kara Latimer...

November 8th 2022 is election day for Schertz Place 2. We reached out to all the candidates running for this position and Tiffany Gibson and Paul Kendzior were able to come in and answer some questions. [0:00] Intro [2:58] Question #1 [3:06] Paul Kendzior Q1 [7:23] Tiffany Gibson Q1 [9:10] Question-2 [9:15] Tiffany Gibson Q2 [10:39] Paul Kendzior Q2 [14:46] Question #3 [14:51] Paul Kendzior Q3 [16...

November 8th 2022 is election day for Schertz Mayor. We reached out to all the candidates running for this position and Ralph Gutierrez and Robert Marks JR were able to come in and answer some questions. [0:00] Intro [2:58] Question 1 [3:04] Ralph Gutierrez Q1 [6:03] Robert Marks, Jr Q1 [6:59] Question 3 [7:01] Robert Marks, Jr. Q2 [7:45] Ralph Gutierrez Q2 [8:37] Question 3 [8:42] Ralph Gutierrez...

Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode 22 What does it take to launch and manage several businesses, across vastly different industries? Kristy Wilson is here on the Local Talent podcast to tell you all about it. She’s the bold business owner of several assisted living facilities in Texas, and she’s launched an app for Jeep® lovers to promote the Jeep® lifestyle. She sits down...

Local Politics: Interview with the Mayor of Schertz, Ralph Gutierrez What does it take to go from a city counselor to a mayor and to learn the ropes of running your city during a global pandemic? On this episode of Local Politics, Jason and Kevin interview Ralph Gutierrez, the Mayor of Schertz, and go deep on issues big and small in politics today. Mayor Ralph begins by walking Jason and Kevin thr...

Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode 21 This week’s episode of the Local Talent podcast features a couple who took their dream and turned it into reality. A lot of people chat about their fantasy business venture all day without ever making it happen but Jaymie and Liz Mathis wanted a wine bar in their town so badly that they got out there, bought and renovated an old house,...

Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode 20 This week’s guest on the Local Talent podcast has a mission: to get more women educated in tech and to help them to bag some of the high-paying roles in the IT industry. Traci Mitchell has a background in project management and when she was unexpectedly made redundant at the beginning of the pandemic, she set out by herself to do contr...

Todays show is a local Comedian and part owner of Kellum Real Estate which focuses in medical facility developments. Gabe Farias is also a local comedy show host when he's not on the sidelines commentating on local sports. Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode #19 This episode of Local Talent features a multi talented guest who’s an Executive Vice President of a popular medic...

In today's episode of Local Politics, Mayor Stosh Boyle is on the show. He is joining us to discuss his journey in politics, why he chose to run as a Mayor despite knowing the consequences, his thoughts on term limits and the plan he has for Cibolo residents, and much more! Please enjoy! Show Notes Here are key things to listen out for: 1.Why Stosh was removed from the Economic Development Committ...

Show Notes Here are key things to listen out for: 1.How Michael Carpenter got started in politics – Michael Carpenter was elected in 1978 and was also elected President of his kindergarten class; he learned servant leadership 2.Michael’s first council meeting- This first meeting inspired Michael to run for City council. 3.Property tax and areas that pay the most property taxes – What are the drive...

Jose Macias District 4 Trustee In our first episode of local politics we're pleased to have Jose Macias, District 4 trustee. He discusses his journey and how he started and why he cares about this community. He also gives us a snapshot of some of the things that trustees are entrusted with, money allocation in schools and safety concerns among other topics. This episode is not to be missed! For mo...

Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode 18 The guest on this episode of Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook is a ballsy entrepreneur who’s running two businesses at once. Derek Sanchez is a qualified physical therapist with his own clinic, and he’s also in the process of setting up a pizzeria that’s going to serve some of the world’s best pizza. Derek tells Jason his life...

Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode 17 Eric is a San Antonio entrepreneur with a huge range of life experiences including a revelatory ayahuasca trip, running several businesses manufacturing and selling products on Amazon, having a premature baby who had to spend a long time in the NICU, and starting up a new businesses selling heirloom items made from the ashes of decease...

Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode #16 Today’s episode of Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook podcast is a real doozy. Jason sits down with Harlon Pickett, an insurance broker and professional brisket barbecuer to talk everything health insurance, entrepreneurship, and making that leap from the 9-5 life. Harlon had a pretty cool 9-5 job (you’ll be amazed when he tell...

Jason Setzer gets into the world of credit repair on this episode of Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook alongside special guest Dylan Shively, the founder of James Warren Credit Repair. Dylan is a veteran who came into credit repair via a stretch managing a Verizon store and he explains to Jason what he learned as a manager that influenced his entrepreneur strategy. Jason and Dylan compare...

This week’s episode of Local Talent comes with a dose of beauty and make-up advice from a licensed esthetician! Vickki is the owner and manager of VickkiMua, a Texas-based esthetics salon that’s on a mission to help people feel confident in their own skin. She tells Jason how she got into make-up after getting a surprise bout of cystic acne in her late teens, a condition that she still suffers fro...

Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode 12 Today’s episode of the Local Talent podcast highlights the incredible story of Tye Washington, a banker turned entrepreneur who runs a successful business installing and servicing water softeners and filtration systems. Tye tells Jason how he burned out working in the mortgage business in Michigan during the 2007 financial real estate...

Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode 10 Leonides Valdez has had a hell of a year, and he’s come to the Local Talent Podcast to tell host Jason Setzer all about it. Leo has a background working in credit repair and last year he used his knowledge to set up his own business, which has become one of the top credit repair agencies in San Antonio. He and Jason talk entrepreneursh...