On this episode of Raw & Real, we continue the Podcasters Guild Series with Podcast Hall Of Famer, Gary Leland. In 2000 Gary created SoftballJunk.com which was the first website for women’s fastpitch softball equipment. He coached a softball team for his daughters and had a hard time finding equipment for the team, so he created his own store. Gary had no idea that moving into the world of softball equipment would change his life forever. He not only became a celebrity in this niche, and the softball videos he has edited and produced for Fastpitch TV have been viewed Millions of times. Due to his involvement in softball Gary ended up serving as the Director of Social Media for the 3.5 million member United States Sports Specialty Association. In November of 2004 he heard about a new technology called podcasting, and produced his first sports podcast by December of that same year. By 2006 Time Magazine included Gary’s podcasting website in their list of The 50 Coolest Websites on the Planet. In 2007 Podcast Pickle won the Podcast Peer Award in the Best Podcast Directory Category. In 2010 Gary was Interviewed on The Fox News Channel about his video podcast & website for the Fastpitch TV Show Gary publishes Podertainment Magazine for podcasters, and the Fastpitch Magazine for softball players. He has additionally published over 15 e-books. The videos he has edited and produced have been viewed Millions of times on You Tube. Gary was one of the first 100 podcasters on the planet, and was a cofounder of Podcast Movement which has become the largest Podcasting conference on the planet. Gary is involved in the Dallas Ft Worth Area Meet Up Groups as co-founder of Podcast Dallas. His is the largest meet up group for podcasters in the country. He is also the founder of The Arlington Social Media Marketing Group. In 2016 Gary was inducted into The Academy Of Podcasters Hall Of Fame, and included in the Pod 11 – The most influential Entities in Podcasting. Gary still produces several podcasts for himself, as well as running the Podcast Repairman Website to help others produce podcasts. Selling and marketing by any means possible is what Gary does, and knows best. If it is a new type of media Gary has probably already experimented with it, and incorporated it into his marketing program. Between Gary’s brick & mortar stores, his e-commerce sites, all his blogs, podcasts, and videos Gary knows how to sell, and market almost anything. Gary’s goal is to share his 35 years of retail, e-commerce, and marketing experience. To help you succeed in your own business. Now Gary has moved into the world of Home and Garden TV (HGTV) with his two newest podcast the Fixer Upper Podcast and the Hometown Podcast. Both of these podcasts help him market his wallpaper store, and decorating websites. They are tare taking off like a rocket. Gary has been on the speaking circuit since 2005, making appearances from coast to coast. Gary makes himself available to any group that is interested in having him make an appearance. The following is a list of everything Gary does:E-commerce Sites:1. SoftballJunk.com is your one stop shop for everything fastpitch softball. Here you can get everything from training aids to equipment used while playing.2. BaseballJunk.com is going to be your #1 destination for everything baseball. This site was created to stock everything you might need while you are off or on the field.3. SoftballStuff.com is your favorite site for everything softball. Here you will find bats, gloves, pants and much more.4. BaseCoachHelmets.com is where you can go to find all your base coach helmets and well as coaching aids. We stock all the top brands like Easton, All-Star, and Rawlings.5. BatTape.com is perfect for anyone who wants to add a little pop to your favorite bat. Here we sell a variety of bat tape from patterned ones to solid colors as well as accessories for your bat and more.6. EyeBlackStickers.com No matter what team you are on you are sure to find an eyeblack sticker that will work for you. This site features many different ones from solid colors to designs.7. Faceguards.com is where you want to go to get any type of face protection while on the field. Here you will find many different brands as well as designs to better get one that matches you.8. FastpitchFlowers.com For anyone that loves softball or baseball fastpitch flowers is perfect. These roses are hand made out of a softball or baseball and will be a great gift for players, coaches, or fans.9. SoftballHeadband.com for any softball player these softball headbands are definitely on the list of necessities. These headbands come in many different colors and are made of real leather.10. BuntSock.com Ever want to learn to bunt but just couldn’t figure out where to hit the ball on the bat? The bunt sock is the perfect training aid for you. It fits easily over most bats and has colored dots to show you where to hit the ball.11. StrikeZoneMat.com is the ultimate pitching aid. This mat features 3 colors to show the pitcher where to throw the ball correctly.12. WeightedBalls.com is where you want to go to get all your training aid balls. We stock a variety of weighted balls measuring 9,11, and 12 inches as well as oversized balls and training aids.13. WindmillTrainer.com is a training aid to help teach you proper pitching technique. The Windmill Trainer attaches to your leg so when you are pitching you hit the flap to let you know when to release the ball.14. MiniHelmets.com is the perfect gift for any sports fan. Here we sell mini college and NFL helmets that are perfect for decoration or to get signed by your favorite football team or player.15. CatchersZone.com For any catcher this site is going to be the best place to get all your catching equipment in one place. We sell everything from catcher’s bags to skull caps in a variety of sizes and styles.16. LelandsWallpaper.com is the perfect place to get all your wallpaper and decorating stuff. We sell a variety of different wallpaper designs and backdrops for any age and any type of home.17. SportsDecorating.com For the athlete in the family SportsDecorating.com is perfect for anyone who loves sports. This site includes decorations for baseball, basketball, hockey, football, and NCAA.18. BrickWallpaper.com One of our favorite wallpaper around is the brick wallpaper. This wallpaper is made to look like a brick background that complements any home.19. MuralWallpaper.com will transport you to almost anywhere in the world. This wallpaper is made to look like a backdrop of your favorite places.20. QuickVideoDesigns.com Ever wanted a cool intro video for a company presentation but not sure how to make one? Quick Video Designs is the perfect place to have someone make you a stunning video that will keep your audience engaged.21. BallStickers.com Learn to better focus on the ball while training with these ball stickers. Each pack comes with 3 different designs in 3 different colors.22. WristbandCoach.com is the easy way to help your players remember all the signs and signals during the game. Each wrist coach comes with a playcall window to write down anything you might need to remember during a game.23. SoftballFacemasks.com is the best place to find any type of fastpitch softball facemask. This site contains different patters, styles, and brands of your favorite facemasks.24. SkinnyLap.com is our newest website that gives you the Shiplap look you love but instead with skinnier pieces of wood.25. TurboSlotGloves.com is perfect for any player that wants to improve their hitting. This glove includes padding for instant strength, power, and bat speed.26. MartinCoveralls.com For any Martin High School Senior we offer the service of making coveralls and putting patches on them. You can pick from a wide variety of patches to better fit your personality.27. FastpitchBats.co carries all of your favorite Fastpitch softball bats in one convenient location. We carry brands like DeMarini, Louisville Slugger, and many more.28. DillDomains.com This is my GoDaddy (Wild West) account. Do you need a domain name? Please consider buying it from my Godaddy reseller account. The only difference between buying direct from Godaddy and DillDomains is the fact that I make a small commission when you buy from DillDomains.com.29. PitchersFacemasks.com Another website I have created for selling protective softball face masks. Fastpitch Softball Pitchers need all the protection they can get.Informational Sites:1. USAfastpitch.com is where you go to find out more about your favorite olympic players and coaches. Here you will find history and stats about the teams and games.2. SoftballCoaches.com is where you would want to go to find everything you would want to know about coaches of the teams in the WCWS. Here you will find biographies, history, and stats of the coaches.3. DFW Fastpitch Softball Coaches Group For any coach out there passionate about Fastpitch Softball the DFW Fastpitch Softball coaches Group is the one for you. This group is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about coaching as well just learning more about the game of Fastpitch Softball.4. InteriorDecorate.com Here you will find everything you would need to know about interior decorating. This blog features frequent wallpaper book reviews and tips on how to better decorate your home.5. PodcastRepairman.com Ever want to start your own podcast but not know where to start. This is the site for you. Here on PodcaastRepairman.com we basically do all the hard work you just record and send your podcast and we take care of the rest!6. SoftballWebsites.com Is a full service website that offers a multitude of services. Here we can help you build your website, design custom graphics for that website, any publishing needs you might have from ebook to paperbacks, and podcasting.7. Social Media Marketing Group This site i
