On Monday Brandon Potter and I had a real talk about our businesses and how small business owners will need to adapt to the Coronavirus. This may be the most brutally honest video we've ever done. This vlog series is not scripted, it's just a camera capturing the moments. So proud of our team and what we're trying to accomplish to help our communities. DOERS are greater than COMPLAINERS
Read MoreI am so happy to see many churches using the tools available to them to get their message out this morning. This progression is NECESSARY for the growth of the church and I hope they'll continue to improve.
Read MoreOur 2019 Summer Interns joined me recently to discuss the integration of their education and professional goals with southeastern NC Career and Technical Education professionals who met at Kinston High School. The inaugural internship experiment at Neuse News and Magic Mile Media was a huge success because we all worked to match their skill sets and talents with projects for our companies and clients.
Three of our five interns (Gracie Herring, Parker Mitchell and Ethan Cahoon) discussed our program with these professionals and then we went back to our office and chatted about improvements for our 2020 Summer Internship Program.
Read MoreWhen it comes to social media, the church is complacent and scared. It's way past time for ministry leaders to adapt to this really cool device called a smartphone. In a recent chat at Groundbreakers Global Leadership Summit, I broke down social media in ways to help ministry leaders understand, adapt and apply their message to technology. In The Journey, Episode 18 - Ministry & Social Media, I lay out three things that catch people's attention on social media and step on a few toes.
Read MoreSenator Jim Perry is a native of Lenoir County and proud father of three. He went to Woodington Middle School, South Lenoir High School, Lenoir Community College and North Carolina State University. A few days ago, he dropped by Neuse News to chat with BJ about a range of topics including some of his career and life experiences. Jim shared his thoughts on how our legislature works, why we should pay attention to the Second Amendment debate, and the importance of the North Carolina 2020 census.
Read MoreIn our first podcast episode of 2020, we’re doing things a little differently. In the studio is Gram Spear, Vice President of Perry Management Inc. A native of Kinston, Gram attended Appalachian State University and East Carolina University. His wife and several friends recently launched a faith-based private school to deliver classical education accessible to all students, regardless of economic backgrounds. On this episode, Gram chats with BJ about basketball, social media, business practices, life, legacy and a deep commitment to faith.
Read MoreRecently, the Hudson Law Firm out of metro Atlanta reached out to BJ to conduct a social media masterclass. The two sessions were designed to lay out some philosophies and give tips on best practices. Atlanta is one of the hottest real estate markets in the country and a handful of the top agents came to the private class. Enjoy this episode of The Journey.
Read MoreWatch our latest vlog episode featuring breaking news, accountability and reuniting of friends to kick off the year 2020.
Read MoreYes, conservatives can have liberal friends and liberals can have conservative friends.
Read MoreDid you know you can use text messaging to connect with people and grow your brand? Zac shares how he’s been doing exactly that after getting the idea from Gary Vaynerchuk.
Read MoreHow does government help businesses in Kinston? How has social media helped Zac’s brand? How does one post a classified ad online to Neuse News? As Magic Mile Media marks its third anniversary, BJ and Zac unpack the answers to these questions and hint at upcoming speaking engagements.
Read MoreYes, I’ve succumbed to the reality that a lot of teenagers and preteens are communicating via Tik Tok. And that’s exactly why as a dad and a marketer I need to be there.
Read MoreLearn more about the Neuse News model in this short clip from my guest lecture at East Carolina University.
Read MoreAgree or disagree with political opinions, our Neuse News team is going to continue allowing multiple political opinions, because that's reflective of who our country is.
Read MoreWith the help of his family, 17-year-old Shane Swindell opened a business in the old K-Mart building on N. Queen Street, Kinston. The store is aptly named Shane’s Discount Outlet and provides quality pieces of merchandise at discounted prices. BJ and Zac sat down with Shane to discuss why he started the business, ideas for a social media marketing strategy, and the young entrepreneur’s business and academic aspirations.
Read MoreBJ and Zac sat down to catch up as well as recap the recent Social Media Masterminds meetup. They discuss Zac’s experience with TikTok and how he dared post a funny TikTok video to LinkedIn–yes, the professional site. Is BJ making progress towards his goal of mastering video? Tune in to find out.
Read MoreWhat philosophies have driven BJ to get to where he is today? On November 18, 2019, he revealed this and more to students of East Carolina University. BJ talked about his own student days, his career journey and his sojourn into politics. Besides giving career advice and nuggets on entrepreneurship, BJ shared the story of how Neuse News came to be.
Read MoreThere are 30 million jobs in the U.S. that pay an average of $55,000 per year and don’t require a bachelor’s degree. I’m big on following your passion and going all-in on your strengths. I want to see students spend less time and money trying to be like their parents or their peers.
Read MoreOn this episode, BJ and Zac pondered the merits of internships, our community college system, and the four-year college degree. They also caught up on recent happenings in business and on social media.
Read MoreOn the way back home from Manufacturing Day 2019, I had some thoughts concerning higher education and our culture. High school students and parents…this is for you.
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