July 10, 2020
Doesn’t feel like work
When you love what you do and who you do it with it doesn’t feel work. It feels like an adventure – a journey. Check out The Journey, Episode 31.
Author: BJ Murphy
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July 8, 2020
One Building. Five Businesses. The Journey, Ep. 30
One building, five businesses, a new home upstairs, good energy, lots of fun and living the dream! That is what is happening at 105 West Blount Street in downtown Kinston and we are loving every minute of it this journey.
July 8, 2020
So, about last month…
Have you ever had something gnaw at you long enough that you finally had to address it?
Last month the City of Kinston requested that Neuse News run a Public Notice informing the community of the proposed Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget. Having served for eight years as mayor, I know the budget process and numbers well. Glaring to me was the proposed $26,100 increase in the mayor and council’s salary line item. Surely that was a mistake. Surely in a time like this that would not be on the table.
July 5, 2020
Ordering Starbucks in Spanish?
In episode 29 of The Journey, we discuss new projects, politics, and the best part…watching BJ order Starbucks in Spanish? LOL #YouNeedToCalmDown And for aspiring leaders, there’s a great tip about handling tough questions with the media.
June 23, 2020
I’m an A to B kind of guy.
Today, we chatted with a possible addition to our social media team, handled tech issues, discussed the studio renovations currently underway, mentioned an upcoming revised podcast and more. And I confessed, “I’m an A to B kind of guy.”
June 19, 2020
Standing Out From All the Social Media Noise – The Journey, Episode 27
In today’s vlog, we visit a client on his birthday, pepper him with questions about his business and talk about standing out on social media even with all the noise in people’s timelines.
June 8, 2020
The Journey, Episode 26
CappsTrailers.com, Kings Restaurant, an interview with the infamous Reece Gardner, a chat with US Congressman David Rouzer, and a coffee run. Just more time doing the best job ever. #TheJourney
May 20, 2020
Vlog: Starting a New Business During a Pandemic?
It has been a rough couple of months but we’re figuring it out. There is a light at the end of this tunnel. It’s all just part of The Journey.
March 30, 2020
Bad Dad Jokes, Round 1
Bad Dad Jokes with Brandon Potter and BJ Murphy, Round One. Who do you think wins?
March 22, 2020
The Journey, Episode 23 – Coronavirus, Day 1
On Monday Brandon Potter and I had a real talk about our businesses and how small business owners will need to adapt to the Coronavirus. This may be the most brutally honest video we’ve ever done. This vlog series is not scripted, it’s just a camera capturing the moments. So proud of our team and what we’re trying to accomplish to help our communities. DOERS are greater than COMPLAINERS