Team GROW Podcast

Episode 28: Robert Johnstone - Wayne Media Group & Speakeasy Podcast Network

Robert Johnstone welcomes the new Team Grow podcast co-host, Jeff Ratanapool, to the show. Jeff turns the tables in this episode and gets Robert’s story that led him to his current role in Wayne Media Group & Speakeasy Podcast Network. Robert tells how a lasting childhood friendship rolled into a successful business. He speaks to Wayne Media’s unique approach to their digital marketing, advertising, and visual media services; as well as the powers of podcasting and how Speakeasy is leveraging that power for their clients. . Wayne Media Group [https://waynemedia.com/] Speakeasy Podcast Network [https://www.speakeasynetwork.com/] . www.teamgrow.com/ [https://teamgrow.com/] FB - @growlouisville [https://www.facebook.com/growlouisville]

Episode 27: Jennifer Jewell Smith - The Jewell Smith Group at Keller Williams

In this Member Spotlight, Host, Robert Johnstone, welcomes Jennifer Jewel-Smith, of the Jewell Smith Group at Keller Williams, to the podcast. Jennifer shares her a bit of her journey into and through real estate, and why she loves loves her profession and continues to stay in the grind with her agents. She speaks to her perspective of the current market, as well as her excitement about expanding into property management. . Jennifer Jewell-Smith . https://thejewellsmithgroup.com/ [https://thejewellsmithgroup.com/] . LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferjewellsmith/] . Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/smith_realty_group/]

Episode 26: The Art of Networking

Host, Robert Johnstone, welcomes Randy Strause back to the podcast to dive a little deeper into the art of networking. They touch on the dos and don’ts in networking that can make or break a person’s experience. They stress authenticity, and the importance of truly listening to one another, to better understand each other’s business as well as get to know one another on a personal level. The sum of this is the development of real connection and confidence in one’s network. . www.strauselawgroup.com [https://www.strauselawgroup.com/] . www.teamgrow.com/ [https://teamgrow.com/] FB - @growlouisville [https://www.facebook.com/growlouisville]

Episode 25: Stretching the Globe with Paola Moretta

Host, Robert Johnstone, welcomes Grow co-founder and International Developer, Paola Moretta, to the podcast. At an early age Paola fell in love with music and had dreams of singing. She began formal training as a singer in Quito, Ecuador, at the age of 7 and continues singing to this day. Paola shares her experience of growing a trade exchange to over 400 businesses with her husband, Adam Gallagher, and how it rolled into the beginning of a school to teach both Spanish language and Hispanic culture. She goes further to touch on not just the importance of networking, but what is truly at the core of this kind of the activity, relationships. . info@spanishlouisville.com [info@spanishlouisville.com] www.spanishlouisville.com [http://www.spanishlouisville.com]

Episode 24: Arra Whitty & Ben Byrne - Byrne Insurance Group

Host, Robert Johnstone, sits down with Benefits Advisor of Byrne Insurance Group, Arra Whitty, and founder, Ben Byrne. They discuss the current landscape of the insurance world and the challenges they’re facing. Arra and Ben emphasizes why they’re staying focused on their principles to ensure they continue to develop relationships with their clients, determining their needs and delivering them value. . Arra Whitty - LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/arrawhitty/] arra@byrneinsurancegroup.com . www.byrneinsurancegroup.com [http://www.byrneinsurancegroup.com]