Black Banner Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Founder of Black Banner Productions, Dawson Putthoff, hosts seasoned professionals semi-daily to ask questions intended for those looking to better their skills and wisdom.
Today I was able to sit down with Bryant Dawson and chat about the experiences that he has had being in real estate and how he balances work and family priorities throughout the year!
We have the privilege of having Vernon on the podcast once again. On this episode we went more in depth into resilience, what are the attributes and/or characteristics to a resilient person, and then why hardship is important and how you can actually place hard things into your schedule to build up resilience. Name of website : https://www.nourishkitchenswellness.com
On Vernon's second time on the podcast, we talked more about goal setting, how to combat falling short of goals that you have made for yourself, and what things Vernon and his family holds most important in his schedule.
Today I recorded a solo podcast going over my goals for 2023 and how I am replacing my bad habits with good habits. We are almost an entire month into 2023, but it is not too late to start setting big goals for the new year!
Today I spoke with Bev Howe, founder of B&T Branding. Bev is one of the most connected people I have met, she is an expert networker and loves to meat new people. Bev gave us some great advice on the importance of networking as a business owner and how to do it affectively.
For the second time on the podcast, Adam and I dove into where our hope is found, what our beliefs are, and how that affects our lives!
I have had the privilege of chatting with the man who keeps me looking fresh every month. Jorge has been my barber for a few years now and I really enjoyed sitting down to hear more of his story today. Jorge has worked hard, and has made sacrifices along the way to get where he is today.
Today I spoke with a fellow production company, Intrepid Creative. Co-owned by Aaron and Brett, Intrepid has found success over the past few years doing different for many companies around Kansas City. We spoke about some pros to co-owning a business and what characteristics to look for if you're thinking about a dual owner relationship. I had a great time talking about the creative and production vein of our careers!
I am pleased to host co-owners of Improve Nutrition, Ivan and Anthony on the podcast today! Black Banner has been able to collaborate with Improve a number of times in the past. These two are passionate about health and how to help their customers get the best results possible. Anthony and Ivan told us the story of how they met and the challenges and advantages of being in a business partnership.
I am so happy to have Adam Chiarelli, a long time friend and mentor of mine, on the podcast! We talked about some of the helpful advice that he has received over the years and also some of the mistakes as well. Why it's okay to show people that you do make mistakes and how to express passion and enthusiasm to empower others.
Today I spoke with a longtime friend, Johnny, who started and owns Hi Tides Coffee in Kansas City. Johnny has had an impact on the growth of my personal creativity and others in the artistic community in Kansas City. We spoke about his story and his navigation from working for a large company to starting his own business. Johnny filled us in on what it looks like to start a business while being a husband and father.
Today I had the privilege of speaking with a friend and mentor of mine, Vernon Burger. Vernon has been influential to me over the past few years and I am blessed to host him on the podcast! Vernon has devoted his life to his family and to be a light to the vulnerable.
In this episode I spoke with Next Gen owner, Josh Steinberger about his journey in pivoting from companies to starting his own companies in Kansas City. Josh gave us some insight in how to find the balance between family and work.
Today I spoke with Luke Dickinson, who started and owns Next Level Roofing. Luke gave us some insight into the process of starting Next Level Roofing and how he hasn't let his lifestyle change drastically, even while growing revenue. We talked about the work ethic it takes to be a business owner, the importance of spending money to make money, and the why you should surround yourself with the people who will push you to be more successful. And most importantly, we talked about cars.
In this episode, I talked with Kevin, an experienced businessman, who has a passion for people and cultivating relationships. He is a father, husband, and established entrepreneur. Kevin gave me some tips about networking and how to step out of your comfort zone, and take advantage of some established relationships you might already have! We also talked about how important it is to self reflect on a regular basis to check your trajectory for both yourself and your business.
Today I spoke with the Rich twins about what it looked like for them, dropping out of college and starting their lawn care company. We talked about what scaling has looked like for them over the last 8 years and the importance of hard work in entrepreneurship.
I got to talk with Austin over how he got his start into entrepreneurship. He shared with me some goals he has for AMP and why it's important to have mentors in your life. He explained the process of pivoting roles in your business and the importance of working on your business not just in your business.
Today I spoke with Bailey Appleton, my former high school English teacher. Bailey has found success in the skin care product industry and has grown in an industry that gives her the freedom to have more time with her husband and 2 children!
In this episode, I discussed entrepreneurship and some pros and cons to starting your own business. What does it look like to count the cost of having a start up?
Talking with Ryan, I learned about his beginnings into the production and videography world and how he got started one of the most successful productions companies in Kansas City. Ryan shared some insight into some failures and successes he has experienced during his years of experience.
In episode 2, I spoke with Kaleb about the state of the housing market, and some advice he got from his football coach playing at Kansas State University.
In this episode I spoke with Nick, a financial advisor over why it's important and how to build your personal mission statement, and some advice that he received about how to stay focused on what is most important in his life.