OUR502 Jay Pitts & Gabe Prewitt

In this week's episode, Jay and Gabe spend time with Joe Kristufek, a professional horse racing analyst and advocate at Churchill Downs. Originally from Chicago, Joe found his way into the horse racing industry almost by chance. An avid sports fan and journalism student, Joe quickly learned that the world of horse racing involved much more than what was happening on the track. Fast forward a few decades, and Joe eventually found his way to the heart of horse racing country: Louisville, KY.

Now a professional analyst at Churchill Downs, and a partner in the successful Brilliant Racing team, Joe has seen the industry from all sides imaginable. In this episode, Joe breaks down how the sport of kings involves more moving parts than most Louisvillians realize; even those who frequently find themselves in the shadows of the Twin Spires.

In this week's episode, Jay and Gabe sit down with Nick Mattingly, CEO and Co-founder of Switcher Studio. Nick explains how what started as a modest, Louisville tech start-up became the preeminent social live-streaming platform in use today. Switcher Studio is an all-in-one video broadcasting solution used my major brands and organizations in over 200 countries, with offices in the US, Switzerland, and headquartered right here in Louisville.

What sets Switcher Studio apart is the fact that all of the groundbreaking technology is available to you today without the need for expensive video equipment. All of the features are available right on your phone or tablet, and going live is as easy as pressing the big red button.

In this episode, we talk about what it's like to be an entrepreneur in Louisville, how a business can scale globally in just a few years, and most importantly, the challenges young entrepreneurs face. If you are someone who wants to enter the tech space, or maybe just someone who wants to re-invent their social media presence through video, this episode is one you can't miss!

In this week's episode, Jay and Gabe sit down with Scotty Davenport, head coach of men's basketball at Bellarmine University. When coach Davenport came to BU in 2005, the athletics program as a whole was ready for a revamp. Now, 14 seasons later, Bellarmine's basketball program is regarded as one of the best in its entire division; a consistent presence at the top of the standings year after year. From the story of his first day at practice, to his amazing memories of the NCAA championship win in 2011, Scotty explains how coaching the players happens off the court as often as it does on the court. 502 basketball fanatics will be familiar with his stories of the days of assistant coaching at the University of Louisville, but will be surprised to hear how one simple question changed his outlook on coaching, fatherhood, and life in general. Don't miss this incredible, wide-ranging discussion about Louisville, leadership, and the future of Bellarmine basketball.

This week, Jay and Gabe sit down with Joey Wagner, owner of J Wagner Group, a full-service events, marketing, public relations and multi-media solutions providers located in Louisville. A 502 native himself, Joey talks about what it's like to manage and put on some of Louisville's premier entertainment events. From working with celebrities and famous athletes at his annual Kentucky Derby party, to managing accounts for some of the world's best known brands, Joey definitely knows his way around what he calls "brand elevation".

Listen as Joey shares how dreams of being a sportscaster led him to discover the multi-faceted world of sports marketing, and the ups and downs he experienced along the way. To learn more about J Wagner Group, Pink Prom, Jocktails, DerbyVIP, Silent Wolf, and all of Joey's other projects, check out his website at www.jwagnergroup.com.

In this episode, Jay and Gabe sit down with the owner/operator of the popular Clifton restaurant, Mirin. Griffin Paulin explains how he found himself in the restaurant industry, how he knew he was ready to start his own restaurant, and the challenges he had to overcome. When the money was tight, the business started affecting his physical wellbeing, but his perseverance and supportive team helped turn Mirin into one of Louisville's most popular spots. Hear as he talks about being on Food Network's Chopped, some of his favorite spots to eat in the city, and the exciting new project that's coming to the Highlands in the coming months. You won't want to miss this episode!

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OUR502 is a new podcast from the creators of (RE)source: Real Talk About Real Estate dedicated to highlighting Louisville KY's business leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and influencers. Throughout the course of the show, local real estate leader Jay Pitts interviews some of the city's most influential minds about business, culture, and life in the 502 area code.

In the first episode, Jay and his partner Gabe Prewitt interview Alli Truttmann, CEO and founder of Wicked Sheets, a specialty bedsheets company based in Louisville. Alli talks about the origin of her idea for Wicked Sheets, and how her personal battle with night sweats helped uncover her entrepreneurial spirit. 

In a conversation ranging from female-led business and leadership philosophies to Louisville's historic neighborhoods (with plenty of hilarious side-tracks in between), Alli explains how Louisville became her home, and why other entrepreneurs should trust their gut and take decisive action.

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