The Verdict Tom Feher

What do BBQ and social media have in common?
The answer is Shawn Walchef. In this episode Tom and Shawn discuss why one post a day is guaranteed to change your business in 100 days. Shawn is the “BBQ media guy,” who advocates for digital marketing on your terms while running Cali BBQ Media. During their discussion, Tom and Shawn bring up keys to success and the power of getting uncomfortable.
Show people what you do because no one else will.

 Key takeaways:
-       Using the internet & digital marketing to build your business
-       The power of “smart phone storytelling”
-       What is a BBQ Media guy?
-       Show what you do – no one else will
-       Knowing the difference between documenting & creating
-       Content, Commerce, Communication
-       Stay curious, get involved, & ask for help
 
Quotes:

“Everyone wants social media to be someone else’s job. It’s not. It’s your job. It’s literally your job to talk about who you are & what you do.” - Shawn Walchef

“That’s what consumers are expecting on all fronts is the Amazon purchase. It’s easy. Just a couple buttons. Press, swipe, whatever, put through.” Tom Feher

“Get uncomfortable today.” – Shawn Walchef

 
Connect with Shawn:
 
Cali BBQ Website - https://calibbq.media
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnpwalchef/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CaliComfortBBQSpringValley
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@calibbq
Twitter - https://twitter.com/calicomfort
Digital Hospitality Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-hospitality-a-cali-bbq-media-podcast/id1235316273?ls=1&mt=2
              
Connect with Tom Feher:
 
Website:    www.feherlawfirm.com 
Facebook: @feherlaw
Instagram: @feherlawapc
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How would your life change if you found your true purpose?
In this episode Tom and Genevieve Piturro discuss the importance of finding your purpose and following your passion. Gen left her job as a successful TV marketing executive, picked up a pair of pajamas, and built a nationally known 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and named it Pajama Program. Two decades later, she educates audiences on how to change their own course. During their discussion, Tom and Gen bring up why asking for help is okay and the significance of human connection.
Following your purpose and passion is a fast track to happiness.
 Key takeaways:

An “aha” moment can change the course of your life in an instant

How the Pajama Program came to be

The importance of human connection

Why you should tell everyone your dream

It is okay to ask for help

 
Quotes:

“If this is the next thirty years of your life, is this enough?” – Genevieve Piturro

“We all have the capacity to be connectors & bring people together.” – Tom Feher

“If you don’t take the time to know hwat you want to do when you wake up every day… thirty, forty, fifty years is a long drudge of a life.” – Genevieve Piturro

 
Connect with Genevieve:

Website: https://www.genevievepiturro.com


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genevievepiturro/


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GenPiturro


Twitter: https://twitter.com/genpiturro


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/genevieve-piturro/


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmGz57bOLTa1EDeURr06vg/featured


              
Connect with Tom Feher:

Website:    www.feherlawfirm.com 

Facebook: @feherlaw


Instagram: @feherlawapc 


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Today on The Verdict, Tom sits down with Danny Sanchez discuss addiction and gang violence in our youth, and proactive ways to resolve those issues. Danny is the Founder of The City Peace Project non-profit organization where he works as a passionate advocate for students and schools through his coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution. In this episode, they discuss Danny’s journey to starting The City Peace Project, the universal effect of addiction, and the power of love and healing.
Being a small part of someone’s life can have a huge impact.
 Key takeaways:

The power of being proactive & connecting with youth

How addiction effects everyone

Creating space to have fun

Not being afraid to ask for help when it’s needed

The importance of self-advocacy

Finding inner peace through self-care and healing

 
Quotes:

“[Addiction] isn’t something that only effects children… or people that are marginalized… This is a problem that effects all youth regardless of race, color, creed, [or] economic standing.” – Tom Feher

“The opposite of pain and trauma is joy and fun.” – Danny Sanchez

“One of the first steps… to get better is to ask for help & sometimes that can be the toughest step of them all.” – Tom Feher

“I went from the big house (prison) to the White House. Nothing is impossible.” – Danny Sanchez

“When death faced me, I wanted to live.” – Danny Sanchez

“When you know that you’re loved, you can love others.” – Danny Sanchez

 
Connect with Danny Sanchez:

Website: https://thecitypeaceproject.org/


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-City-Peace-Project/281296935384533


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecitypeaceproject/


Twitter: https://twitter.com/citypeaceprojct


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCityPeaceProject?feature=watch


Donate: https://thecitypeaceproject.org/index.php/contact


Danny’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z9KgQT8aY8


Book: https://posttraumaticquest.com/              


 
Connect with Tom Feher:

Website:    www.feherlawfirm.com 



Facebook: @feherlaw



Instagram: @feherlawapc


 
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Running a business takes a lot of courage. Imagine starting a company while living with 10 chronic diseases.
In this episode Tom and Adriana Cowdin discuss focusing efforts into the community, running a business, as well as resilience and tenacity. In addition to living with 10 chronic diseases and undergoing 27 procedures in the last 5 years, Adriana founded Dekaf Digital, a digital marketing agency. Tom and Adriana dive into common issues in HR, the true definition of coaching, and taking a leap of faith when starting a business.
Listen to learn more about chronic illness and strengthening weaknesses.
 Key takeaways:

The impact of pancreatic disease

How your business can help your community

Lessons in resilience

Definition of coaching and how to implement skills

Avoiding social media blunders 

Quotes:

“I typically ask people to describe themselves with 3 adjectives and why they chose those. What you find out is that people don’t know what an adjective is.” Adriana Cowdin

“It’s usually the scariest thing starting a business when you have a product or service. Getting your first customer or whether you’re going to get one or when it’s going to take off. So, it must’ve been scary at first. – Tom Feher

“If you think something is holding you back, or you got some mental block, or some restriction, you can overcome it.” – Tom Feher

Connect with Adriana:

Website: http://www.dekafdigital.com/


 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dekafdigital/


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DekafDigital


Twitter: https://twitter.com/dekafdigital


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dekaf-digital/


              
Connect with Tom Feher:

Website:    www.feherlawfirm.com 

Facebook: @feherlaw


Instagram: feherlawapc



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What if you could change your mindset to improve your life?
In this episode Tom and Sam Kabert dive into business, life, and spirituality (mindfulness) through the practice of SOUL/Life Balance. Sam spent 3 years completely overhauling his life after hitting rock bottom and experiencing a “Dark Night of the Soul” that ended up being a gift in disguise to realign him to his own truth. The old version of himself was vastly different as he was running a million-dollar business while working less than 4 hours a day and networking with the “Who’s Who” of Silicon Valley. Despite all of Sam’s ventures and business success and being recognized as one of Silicon Valley’s “40 Under 40” at just the age of 31 years old he soon recognized that something was missing. Sam realized that despite his success, he was unhappy. You will hear ways to bridge the gap between the way we conduct ourselves in business, mindful practices, and how we communicate with everyone, especially oneself.
Take the first step in mindful practice with this episode.
 Key takeaways:

Ways to bring mindfulness into your daily practice

How to understand yin and yang

Lessons in taking your power back

Finding your dharma

The benefits of micro dosing and when you should try ayahuasca

 
Quotes:
“I don’t believe that our purpose is this grandiose thing. I think that it could be as simple as just enjoying this experience of being a human and the highs and lows that come with it.” – Sam Kabert
“It doesn’t have to be a checklist. Like, ‘I did a gratitude practice, I did meditation, I did x, y, z,’ and you start to stress yourself out. It’s counterintuitive to check those boxes.” – Sam Kabert
“The idea of meditating hasn’t been fully adopted, or even close to being adopted as, ‘this is actually good for you.’” – Tom Feher
“If we’re not filling our own cup first and taking care of ourselves, it’s just adding more chaos to an already chaotic world.” – Sam Kabert

Connect with Sam:
SOUL/Life Balance Expert and Spiritual Seeker
Website: https://samkabert.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samkabert/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kabert/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SwagSam408
Twitter: https://twitter.com/soul_seekr_
 
Connect with Tom Feher:
Website:    www.feherlawfirm.com 
Facebook: @feherlaw
Instagram: @feherlawapc
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What if you could make your company more purpose driven? 
In this episode, Tom and Jeff Risley discuss being intentional in business practice. Jeff is the Chief Growth Officer at Saxum, an issues-obsessed agency delivering strategic campaigns and digital solutions for a changing world. With his tram being unapologetically committed to a better world, here he gives tools on how to make meaningful change within your own organization. Tom and Jeff also talk about how to market more mindfully.
Listen and learn how profit and purpose can work in tandem.
 
Key takeaways:

What “conscience capitalism” means

The difference between thinking strategically vs tactually

How Customer Relationship Marketing is beneficial for the long-term

Principles of “unite don’t devise”

Why you need Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) Investing

Current challenges in marketing today & how to address them

Ways to use integrated & omni channels

Advice for Marketing & Business

 
Quotes:
“It doesn’t have to be a competition between these different types of energy generation. We need to figure out how to use each one the best we possibly can.” – Jeff Risley
 
“Some companies think you have to do either/or – either purpose OR profit. I say, why not do both? Why do you need to limit yourself to either/or?” – Tom Feher
 
“The hard work of compromise and bringing people together is the right work.” – Jeff Risley
 
Connect with Jeff:
Website: https://saxum.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Saxum/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/saxum
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RisleyRanch
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhrisley
              
Connect with Tom Feher:
Website:    www.feherlawfirm.com 
Facebook: @feherlaw
Instagram: @feherlawapc
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