Kentucky Voices and Views

This episode features a conversation with Graham Ricks from Berea, Kentucky. Graham is the Owner of ProGraham Computer Services. I have an interest in the entrepreneurial spirit, and Graham is certainly a role model of that spirit. He began his business at age 16, and had great  success in attracting a large number of clients while he was in high school.  He has continued to develop his business and technical knowledge. The business is going strong. He will celebrate his 23 birthday in April.

Our conversation is centered around how a high school student begins and develops a business that lasts. We also discuss services the business offers. There are some lessons here for all of us.

The recording of this podcast was quite different.  We recorded it on February 11 at a recording studio in Lexington, Kentucky. It was recorded on a set  as a TV Talk Show as a learning experience. I thank the professional director and camera crew at the studio for their kindness and patience while I tried to remember my cues. Believe me, I do have a face for radio or audio only podcasts.

ProGraham Computer Services contracts with business and government entities to perform basic to advanced technical support. The work performed includes date recovery, security audits, virus/spyware removal, custom built computers, web design and hosting, data hosting/off-site storage, working with sensitive data, database development, phone technical support, skip-tracing, and software sales.

You can contact Graham through his website at www.prograham.com and by e-mail at graham@grahamricks.com

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This first episode of 2009 features Tommy Lanham. Tommy is the founder and director of the CLIMB. This organization is committed to helping coach, lead and inspire his audiences and clients to climb to the next level through Coaching, Leading, Instructing, Motivating and Believing. He is a graduate of the Johnson Bible College and has earned his life and spiritual coach certification from the Coaching Academy of North America. He is the author of Goals: Godly Objectives Assuring Lasting Significance.

Tommy's phone number is (859) 881-4405 and his e-mail address is theclimb@tommylanham.com    His complete contact information is available on his website by clicking  HERE .  There you can read what he brings to organizations and individuals as well as see a list of some of his clients and read Testimonials to the difference he can make.

You can also book him as a speaker through The Speaker Studio at (859) 266-2644 or by contacting Susan Coates at the Studio at susan@thespeakerstudio.com. Visit The Studio website HERE

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This episode features Susan Coates, Owner of The Speaker Studio. We discuss how her business is "Helping Meeting Planners Create Memorable Events."

Susan can be reached at (859) 266-2644.

To view her website CLICK HERE

Here e-mail is susan@thespeakerstudio.com

The Speaker Studio was formerly known as The Bluegrass Speakers Bureau. Under the new name, Susan's business is offering expanded services and products of interest to meeting planners, speakers, trainers, and anyone involved in the communications business.

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This episode features Barbara Winter, Owner of Winning Ways, a training and Publishing firm. Barbara will be conducting three seminars in Lexington Kentucky in October. We discuss how she began her business teaching others how to be "Joyfully Jobless" and have a great life.

Her seminars will be:

Making a Living Without a Job on Oct. 26 from 6 - 9 PM

Establish Yourself as an Expert on Oct. 27 from 9 - Noon

How to Support Your Wanderlust on Oct. 27 from 2 - 5 PM

The seminars are being arranged by Susan Coates of The Bluegrass Speakers Bureau and LexWorkshops.  You can register at LexWorkshops until the day of the event. After that get information about upcoming programs at The Speaker Studio

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This episode features the show's Podcast Pal, Jerry Young. We have a conversation about his custom truck which he and his Ancient Age Car Club in Lexington, KY built over a 5 1/2 year period in Jerry's garage. One interesting aspect of this venture is that Jerry is blind. The conversation was recorded on Sunday, July 29 at the Arboretum in Lexington.

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This episode features Motivational Humorist, Kay Frances, MBA

Kay has a fun and motivational style and honors the roots that she has in Kentucky. These days, she hails from Wilmington, Ohio.

She is a Motivational Humorist and Stress Management Specialist. She delivers her messages as Keynotes and Endnotes at Luncheons, Awards Banquets, Retreats and other events.

She is available to conduct fun, entertaining and uplifting programs for a variety of organizations and events. Please make sure to mention The Speakers Studio, formerly known as The Bluegrass Speakers Bureau, when you contact Kay, or contact her through THE SPEAKER STUDIO  They will be glad to make the arrangements for you.

To view Kay's website CLICK HERE

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Music track in this episode is -

Erin Bode
"Don't Take Your Time" (mp3)
from "Don't Take Your Time"
(MAXJAZZ)

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