How'd ya do it?

Lyle Wilks

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This is the "How'd ya do it?" and I'm your host, Lyle Wilks. I believe that people have more to offer and knowledge to share, than they ever give themselves credit for. So with that, my goal is to deep dive into the success stories of business owners, entrepreneurs, and community icons so they can share the road they traveled and what they learned along the way!

07/16/2025

Episode 17 "One Act Can Make The Difference" - with Jamie Brown

Send us Fan Mail Jamie Brown serves as the Director of Community Engagement at the Heart of Alabama Food Bank, where she leads outreach efforts that connect resources to the people and communities who need them most. Based in Montgomery, Jamie is passionate about building relationships, fighting food insecurity, and helping others understand how they can make a real impact, right where they are.

58 min
07/02/2025

Episode 16 - "Funny Name Serious Realtor" with Mugs Mullins

Send us Fan Mail Mugs Mullins is a seasoned Realtor® with First Call Realty of Montgomery, proudly serving since 2004. A U.S. Navy veteran of Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Mugs brings discipline, integrity, and leadership to every client relationship. A lifelong Prattville native, he has held top roles at every level of the industry, including President of MAAR (2013) and AAR (2017), and was named Realtor of the Year by both associations. He’s served on dozens of committees with MAAR, AAR, NAR, and GMHBA, earning recognition like the 2007 GMHBA Associate of the Year and Big Spike Award. A dedicated professional, proud father, and loving “GrandMugs” to two grandchildren, Mugs leads with heart, service, and experience you can trust.

1h 21m
06/24/2025

Episode 15 - "Becoming More than a Broker" With Carol Andrews

Send us Fan Mail Carol Andrews is a seasoned real estate professional with over 20 years of industry experience. She currently serves as the Managing Broker at First Call Realty and has held leadership positions at Aronov Realty and House & Home Real Estate. A dedicated REALTOR® and Associate Broker, Carol holds multiple designations, including ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES, and MRP. Her commitment to excellence has earned her recognition as REALTOR® of the Year in 2009 and Alabama CRS of the Year in 2014. She also served as President of the Montgomery Association of REALTORS®, where she played a key role in supporting and shaping the local real estate community. Carol is deeply rooted in service, both professionally and personally. She’s an active member of the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce and First United Methodist Church. When she’s not mentoring agents or guiding clients, you’ll find her spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren, camping, or visiting family in Wyoming.

1h 16m
06/17/2024

Episode 14 - "Becoming Better than Average" with LJ Walker

Send us Fan Mail LJ Walker found a passion for learning and gaining knowledge at a young age. He quickly began helping others his own age gain knowledge in grade school, and also started developing skills to better mentor and help others with schoolwork. Through just an idea, his passion of helping others quickly turned into a business! With over 10,000 tutoring sessions to date, and 600,000 hours of logged tutoring time, LJ and his staff of 10 at "Better than Average Tutoring" are quickly helping the next generation gain an advantage in both Academics and life! They have received multiple awards, including Top 3 Tutoring center in Montgomery (2 years in a row), Voted Top Tutoring Center, Rising Star Award (LJ) Beta Sigma Alumnae Chapter, and LJ's personal achievement of "Top 40 under 40". We talk about his journey, his passion for constant growth, and overcoming the many obstacles a young entrepreneur goes through in their pursuit to leave a legacy!

1h 39m
05/28/2024

Episode 13 - "Building Communities" - New Construction and Development with Jimmy Rutland, President of Lowder New Homes

Send us Fan Mail James (Jimmy) W. Rutland, IV is a third-generation home builder and developer that has been in the residential construction, development and real estate sales business in Alabama for over 30 years. A native of Montgomery and graduate of Auburn University, he currently serves as President of Lowder New Homes, Inc., which has been named numerous times to the Builder 100 by Builder magazine and Giant 400 by Professional Builder magazine. He became a Certified Graduate Builder in 2004 and a Certified Green Professional in 2009 through the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and has been a Green Energy Key Builder as designated by the Home Builders Association of Alabama (HBAA) since 2007.

1h 2m
04/22/2024

Episode 12 - "Serving with Honor: A Soldier's Lessons in Leadership" with Colonel Glenn Schmick

Send us Fan Mail Colonel Glenn Schmick has been in an Army uniform for over 34 years, and just recently released "Serving with Honor: A soldier's lessons in leadership". He started as a Private First Class in the National Guard and his last assignment with the Army before coming to Maxwell to teach was the commander of the 18th MP Brigade (about 2500-3000 folks) in Europe. He has spent the last 4 years teaching senior government leaders how to make the change to thinking strategically and leading at the national and international level. Colonel Schmick has been to roughly 51 countries, served about 1000 days in the desert and Afghanistan, with the longest tour being about 15 months. We talk about his journey, the lessons learned, and how he applies those lessons to everyday life! He is retiring soon and is looking to coach and mentor in leadership.

1h 57m
04/15/2024

Episode 11 - 10 lessons learned from my first 10 podcasts

Send us Fan Mail After my first ten episodes of the podcast, I felt I owed it to those who shared their story, to share how it impacted me. I share what lesson I walked away with from each guest that attended the show. I hope these lessons are helpful and give you something to think about! Also, if you enjoyed this, please take a few seconds and like and subscribe, or rate the channel on Spotify/Apple Podcast - it helps out tremendously! All the best, Lyle

38 min
03/25/2024

Episode 10 - "Iconic Restaurant Rebranded" - Embracing change and Succeeding with David Finlayson

Send us Fan Mail David Finlayson, owner of "Epicure and Jack's Tavern" (formerly Fantail) is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to owning and operating a successful Restaurant. Involved in the food and service industry since 1994, David's parents were Restaurant owners as well - owning multiple Iconic Restaurants in the area. David has since taken over formerly the largest Restaurant in Alabama, with seating for over 600, and has set a new standard for dining experience. Epicure & Jack's Tavern actively supports the local community by sourcing ingredients from local producers, from beer to grits, to enrich our menu with locally inspired dishes. Their commitment extends beyond the kitchen; by engage in community events and fostering partnerships that contribute positively to our local economy. Their dedication to quality, community, and sustainability shapes every aspect of their dining experience!

1h 29m

This is the "How'd ya do it?" and I'm your host, Lyle Wilks. I believe that people have more to offer and knowledge to share, than they ever give themselves credit for. So with that, my goal is to deep dive into the success stories of business owners, entrepreneurs, and community icons so they can share the road they traveled and what they learned along the way!

Creator

Lyle Wilks
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

17
Rating

Clean
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