Kansas City Drummer & CEO of Steps of Faith, Billy Brimblecom

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Story is incredible: Musician signed to major record label, former improv comedy actor, best buds with Ted Lasso himself, Jason Sudeikis, CEO of Steps of Faith which has raised over $3 million to pay for prosthetic limbs for uninsured amputees, organizer of one of Kansas City’s largest and sought-after events (Thundergong!), amputee yourself from cancer, appeared in Netflix’s series Girlboss, AND drummer for one of KC’s best tribute bands….Summer Breeze….WOW! We’re going to struggle to find things to talk about today.

• If you've been in Kansas City for a bit, you may have been hearing about this recent annual event called "Thundergong!" — involving Jason Sudeikis, Fred Armisen, Will Forte, and Wynonna Judd, alongside other celebrities and musicians.
  • NAME - How did you guys come up with the name of the event?
  • How did you and Jason come up with the idea of the event?
• Failings of the healthcare industry - I’ve read articles where you mention this multiple times so obviously this is at the heart of your WHY with Steps of Faith.
  • Can you elaborate on what these failings are?
  • Is there a solution besides putting on awesome nonprofit events to help people?
• Starting a nonprofit - Lots of listeners and business owners want to do this. What are some key steps you’d recommend for someone wanting to start a nonprofit? Warnings? Must-do’s, right away?
• Brendan Hunt - Was just in town a few days ago doing a meet n’ greet at Arthur Bryant’s BBQ for Children’s Mercy & Big Slick benefit
• Amputation & Cancer - You’ve obviously accepted this challenge life threw at you and made lemonade from lemons.
  • I’ve heard you say that coping with the loss of your leg gave you a “whole new perspective on life.” - HOW and WHY?
  • I’ve heard you talk about MISCONCEPTIONS about amputees - Can you explain?
• Comedy Sportz - Rivermarket area in the mid-90’s - Love that place!
• People often ask me: How did you become good or learn how to start and run businesses?
  • I always reply: “Playing in a band was life’s university.”
  • I learned about marketing, interpersonal communication, website design, the art of follow-up, rejection, travel, problem solving, routing tour dates, etc
• Drums - “Playing the drums rewired your brain as a 12 year old.” Same. How did this change the trajectory of your life?
  • “Wipeout” inspired/intrigued you - SAME!

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Meteorologist @fox4kc • Storm Chaser • @Mizzou Made • Brody & Brock’s Mom • World Traveler • Adrenaline Junkie • Sports Enthusiast • STL Native Calling KC Home

• Fitting Twitter description - A meteorologist who is an adrenaline junkie AND stormchaser.
  • Craziest storm experience
  • What made you want to be a meteorologist?
• 2012 started at Fox 4 - 11 years with same network
  • What makes you want to stay in Kansas City
• What's the craziest weather day or night you've covered?
  • The single, most deadly tornado in modern day history took the lives of 161 people. You were sent down to Joplin to cover what would be (and to this day still is) the biggest story of my TV career.
• Themed days at Fox 4 - Royals, Chiefs, Ted Lasso, Star Wars,
• Relationship with co-workers - specifically Karli Ritter
  • Competitive nature between co-workers
• How’d you get your start in the news world?
• What type of education is necessary for a meteorologist?
• What’s the hardest thing about forecasting weather?
• Do you get calls, tweets, emails from people complaining when a forecast is off?
• Do you hope for uneventful weather patterns or do you like to see weather systems and events more often?
  • Do you get an adrenaline rush when all those watches and warnings start popping up?
• What’s the biggest challenge being a meteorologist and/or news anchor?
• What makes a meteorologist for a news anchor unique enough to keep an audience loyal and trusting you as opposed to another news network, etc?
• My Cousin Admiral Doug McLain from Oklahoma was a Blue Angels pilot from 1987-1990. Not all news stories are fun to report:
  • 2015 - You had the pleasure to fly with another Blue Angels pilot, at the KC Air Show
  • 2016, Marine Captain Jeff Kuss - Blue Angels pilot crashed his jet near the Gulf Shores.

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• How many events, concerts, weddings have you photographed?
• Best of KC Awards from the Pitch
• How does vision affect a photographer?
• Digital design background and of course photography….have you always been a visual person with a form of creative expression?
• Some photographers photograph from a certain “place,” mentally or emotionally-speaking. Have you or do you photograph from a “certain place?”
• I’ve worked with many photographers either as a model, or musician, or business owner, etc….very few, especially in Kansas City, are known and respected by everyone. You’re HIM.
  • What has made you and your reputation so strong as a photographer AND business owner?
• Are there any artists you’ve shot that you could single out as favorites?
• Your remarkable archive includes both portrait and live performance shots—which do you prefer? How does your approach differ between them?
• How did you fall into music photography specifically?
• And was there a particular image or body of work that was a major inspiration when starting out?
• What makes a good subject in music photography and what makes a good music photographer?
• Have you ever been starstruck when photographing someone? How do you overcome that?
• Can you think of your favorite show/concert/event you’ve ever shot?
• Have you ever gone on tour with a band or musician…life on the road, so to speak?
• Is there a specific PHOTOGRAPH or photographer from your childhood or life that sticks with you as a true inspiration?
• Famous people you’ve photographed

RAPID FIRE

• Who is someone, alive or dead, you’d love to photograph?
• In one word, how would you describe your photography?
• What’s been the biggest highlight in your career so far?
• What are you passionate about besides photography? What do you do in your free time?

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Gail Worth | Owner, Gail’s Powersports Grandview, MO & her fiance GALE HOLSMAN | Serial Entrepreneur

*Leading pre-owned Harley-Davidson® and Powersports dealer in Kansas City

“This is where motorcycle and powersports dreams are made and where adventurer dreams come true”

What BK & DC think of when we hear Gail’s name: “ENERGY, marketing, rock n roll, power sports, laughter, smile, FUN!”

• Bought first dealership in 1999 - a 10,000 square foot dealership in Belton
  • In 2004 built a 50,000 square foot facility on 10 acres in Grandview and relocated the dealership there, where it resides today. Also, Gateway in STL, Shawnee Cycle Plaza
  • Big 25 year anniversary coming up. BIG PLANS?
• History of Worth family & Harley Davidsons in Kansas City (Ray & Beverly)
• “I’ve seen some major highs and major lows in the past 25 years. I have had to pivot several times while sustaining my business’ strength.”
  • Everyone sees the commercials, hears them on the radio, sees you around town…. (SUCCESS PYRAMID)
  • What were some of the lows and pivots you mentioned that you’ve had to overcome?
• Value of PARTNERSHIP in life and business
  • “I am so blessed to have a great man, my boyfriend Gale, standing next me through it all! He’s helped me celebrate the highs and helps me hold my shit together when life gets hard.”
• Harley plant closing in 2018 - did that have anything to do with your rebranding of Gail’s?
• 2022 Dealer News Top 100 Women in Powersports - WOW!
• Gail offered up having a conversation with people looking to grow their business - send her a DM on Facebook or email.
  • Consultant or just looking to help people?
• How many motorcycles do you personally own?
• Entrepreneurial leader - How many people does your team employ across all three locations - GAIL & GALE
• Ladies Only Classes

GALE HOLSMAN | Serial Entrepreneur | American Companies 36 years in business!!! (American Sweeping, American Waste Systems, American Pavement Maintenance, Total Venue, Holsman Classic Cars, Total Venue, Holsman Horse Stables

• Gale started his career in the waste management field in 1975
• He also works with several rural waste transfer stations
  • Thoughts on the proposed landfill in South KC, near Gail’s dealership?
• Lessons in entrepreneurship and perseverance
• How did the two of you meet?
• Marketing lessons for business owners
  • Ad spend
  • Where and who to target
  • How often
  • Media channels

Gail’s Powersports in Grandview - All-terrain vehicles, envy mowers, UTVs,

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Rick Meyers is a Kansas City, MO resident who built his home in 1994 under a set of rules from the City of Kansas City. Unfortunately, they keep changing the rules. He became involved in this because someone needed to get the word out and get folks involved. What started off with dropping off notes at people's houses has grown to 4000+ members of a Facebook page, a PAC with a $250K fundraising goal and multiple opportunities to testify at KCMO City Council, Jackson County Legislature, the Missouri House of Representative and the Missouri Senate.

He, along with thousands of other Kansas City residents, will continue to fight this until they've secured legislation that their neighborhood will be protected - not just for this generation, but for generations to come.

Facebook Group Page: Stop the Lies! Stop the Landfill!
PAC website: www.killthefill.org

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Dr. Grenita Lathan, Superintendent of Schools; Springfield, MO

• Dr. Grenita Lathan views her role as chief advocate for Springfield Public Schools, its students and employees. She takes that responsibility seriously and keeps her focus on efforts to positively impact the 24,500 students and 3,500 employees who learn and work at SPS
• First off, the superintendency seems to 1be one of the most rapidly changing roles in public education. In your opinion, what is the primary function of a superintendent of a large public school district today?
• Whether it's through School Improvement Plans, or working alongside stakeholders, legislators, etc - How important is it for you to have accessible and accurate data when making decisions about your district’s future?
• Have you noticed a correlation between parent engagement and student outcomes in your district?
• Preparing students for the “digital age” has been an evergreen term/phrase for the better part of 25 years now.
  • In 2023 what exactly does this look like anymore - “Preparing students for the digital age?”
• In my previous years as a public school teacher, I observed that large-scale technology rollouts can be disastrous in the absence of effective planning and implementation. Do you have any recommendations for other superintendents who are considering a district-wide tech initiative?
• The face of education is constantly changing. What is one recent trend that you think will have a major influence on school districts in the years to come?
• Is there one particular innovation or achievement that you are especially proud of in your time with Springfield?
• Generic and broad question - How do schools improve?
  • Easy to say “test scores” or more resources or better teachers, etc
  • So Utopian
• From where we stand, the superintendent (like many “CEO” roles in organizations or companies) is a pretty thankless position. How do you balance keeping the peace, motivating people, doing what’s best for kiddos, providing resources to educators, etc without it all crumbling down on your emotionally?
• I always found it interesting how far down the road school leadership groups are working on the Vision, Mission, and roadmap for where the district is going for the next 5-10 years. Talk to us about how much preparation goes into getting a district to be a top-tier district.
• When a district needs/wants resources in order to improve facilities, etc how do bonds and levees work?

During the 2022-2023 school year, Dr. Lathan’s work will focus around three key goals:

• Review and revise the strategic plan

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Steven Colyer, Owner of BaseFit Athletics

Steve & Basefit’s main objective: Help others achieve peak performance, mentally and physically.

• You’ve said to me and DC that “ABC Pod has helped inspire you to chase your dreams and open up your own gym, BaseFit Athletics.” How has the show done that for you?
• Why did you become a personal trainer?
• What is your personal training philosophy?
• BaseFit - Family affair with Rachelle & Chase helping out
• How would you structure a new client's nutrition plan to work in conjunction with fitness program?
• Do you recommend nutrition supplements? Why or why not?
• For people listening to this saying, “Man, I really need to call Steve to set up an appointment and kickstart my fitness goals….but (excuse, excuse, excuse).
  • What would you say to them?
• A client complains about chronic pain that keeps them from working out. How do you help them?
• What makes Steve and BFA different from any other gym or personal trainer? What’s your STYLE?
• How is working with Steven at BFA different than, say…a membership at a Big Box Fitness store?
• What’s included in a program with BFA?
• What’s the process for someone to join BFA and do you offer any introductory options for first-timers?
• How important is it for a trainer and client to actually get along and like each other?
• BFA Personal Record BELT!
• What are your PERSONAL goals for BFA?
• Importance of SLEEP, diet, a person’s job, smoking/drinking habits, etc

BaseFitAthletics.com | Read a ton of 5-star reviews on Google | @Basefitathletics INSTA

Email: coachsteve@basefitathletics.com | text/call: 816-914-1636

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Bill Althaus is a 1972 graduate of Truman High School. His senior year the school’s newspaper won the Robert F. Kennedy Award as the top high school paper in the country. He graduated from Northwest Missouri State University and has been an award-winning columnist and sports writer at The Examiner the past 33 years.

He has won eight Missouri Press Association first-place awards for columns, features and sports stories and been honored by United Press International, the Associated Press, Morris Communications and Gatehouse Media for his work. In 2009, he was named the Central Hockey League’s Media Member of the Year for his coverage of the new Missouri Mavericks hockey team and he is a lifetime member of the Baseball Writers Association of America. He was the Kansas City Royals beat writer for 21 years.

Bill also hosts The Sonic Locker Room, a weekly radio program that features 18 area high schools. He has been honored by the Missouri Broadcasters Association for his work on that program and his play-by-play broadcast of last year’s Blue Springs South High School state championship basketball game.

Bill has written nine books, including his most recent – “From the Guys Who Were There” – which takes fans into the locker room and behind the scenes of the Kansas City Royals past two World Series appearances, including last year’s World Series crown. Some of the highlights: Alex Gordon lists his five favorite defensive plays, Salvador Perez talks about the origin of his post-game dunking celebration and Wade Davis details his dramatic ninth-inning performance against the Toronto Blue Jays that helped the Royals reach the World Series. He has also written books with Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame second baseman Frank White, former Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowlers Dante Hall and Priest Holmes and books tracing the history of the Chiefs and University of Missouri sports.

He and his wife Stacy have two sons – Zach and Sean – who are both members of the Grain Valley High School Hall of Fame, Zach for golf and Sean for basketball. Dad joined his sons in the Hall of Fame two years ago when he was voted in for his work covering Grain Valley sports for The Examiner. His constant companion is Marley, the family’s mini-wiener dog who has overcome paralysis and a laundry list of medical issues to inspire him in his daily walk through life.

When he’s not covering area high school or professional sports, Bill enjoys concerts and movies. If you ever want to talk sports, movies or rock ‘n roll, he’s your guy

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