How Former PGA Tour Pro Rob Strano Helps Golfers Improve Their Game | The Fiber Podcast

A Conversation with LiveOak Fiber's First Customer | The Fiber

In this episode of The Fiber, Garret O’Leary sits down with a very special guest—LiveOak Fiber’s first-ever customer… his brother, Sean O’Leary. While it might sound planned, it actually came down to timing. Because of where LiveOak’s fiber network construction began and when service first became available, Sean’s home was among the first eligible for installation—making him the very first customer to sign up. In this conversation, we cover: What it was like being LiveOak Fiber’s first customer The early experience of getting fiber internet installed Sean's Musical past  Sean’s work as a real estate investor on the Emerald Coast Whether you’re curious about fiber internet, building a network from the ground up, or real estate along the Emerald Coast, this episode has a little bit of everything. 🎧 Listen to The Fiber on: Apple Podcasts & Spotify

The Secrets to Great Texas Style Barbecue with Jim Wells | The Fiber Podcast

In this episode of the Fiber Podcast, Garret sits down with Jim Wells, owner of Papa's Smokehouse in Niceville Florida. Jim talks Garret through what motivated him to start Papa's Smokehouse, what makes the food they serve so delicious, why he loves the local community, and why he loves serving them.

How Former PGA Tour Pro Rob Strano Helps Golfers Improve Their Game | The Fiber Podcast

In this episode of The Fiber Podcast, Garret O’Leary sits down with Rob Strano, former professional golfer and owner of Strano Golf in Niceville, Florida. Rob spent 18 years competing professionally, including time on the PGA Tour and other professional tours, before transitioning into coaching and player development. Today, he runs Strano Golf, a premier golf academy where players of all skill levels work to improve their game using advanced golf simulators and modern training technology. During the conversation, Rob shares stories from his professional golf career, what it was like competing at the highest levels of the game, and how those experiences shape the way he now coaches players. Garret and Rob also discuss:  • Rob’s journey through professional golf  • The transition from touring professional to coach  • How technology is changing the way golfers train  • What players of all skill levels can do to improve their game If you're a golf fan or someone looking to improve your game, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. 🎧 Listen to The Fiber Podcast: YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify 📍 Strano Golf – Niceville, Florida

Meet Raynette Palmer | How LiveOak Fiber Engages the Savannah Community

In this episode of The Fiber Podcast, we’re introducing you to Raynette Palmer, LiveOak Fiber’s Community Engagement Manager for the Savannah market. Raynette shares her background, what community engagement really looks like day-to-day, and how LiveOak Fiber is connecting with local organizations, businesses, and neighborhoods throughout Savannah. From showing up at local events to building meaningful partnerships, this conversation gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how we’re working to be more than just an internet provider — we’re aiming to be an active part of the communities we serve. If you live in the Savannah area or want to learn how LiveOak Fiber engages locally, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen to The Fiber Podcast: YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify 📍 Serving Savannah and surrounding communities 👉 Learn more about LiveOak Fiber: [link]

The Fiber: Reflecting on 2025 & What’s Coming for LiveOak in 2026

On this episode of The Fiber, Garret O’Leary sits down with Steve Smith, Chief Revenue Officer at LiveOak Fiber, for a candid conversation to close out 2025 and kick off 2026 with momentum. We break down: 💡 What LiveOak learned as a company in 2025 🚀 What customers and communities can look forward to in 2026 📍 How we’re planning for growth across our markets 🍽️ And yes… we definitely talk food (because how could we not?) Whether you're a customer, community partner, or just love keeping up with the fiber internet world, this episode is the perfect way to get a look behind the scenes at LiveOak Fiber. 📌 Watch now to hear what’s coming next for high-speed fiber internet in the Southeast! 👇 Subscribe for more episodes of The Fiber