Episodes
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
1% commission bait and switch in real estate, skunks and racism.
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
This episode aired live July 15, 2019. Guests included: Patrick Mercer, Jennifer Koch, Ryan Alvey, Jonathan Cohen-Kurzrock. Topics ran the full gamut from a big chunk on Real Estate and commissions to healthcare, social media, The Golden Rule, racism and back to Real Estate. For context and more laughs, you'll need to listen to the full show here. Some of the quotable moments from today's episode include these:
But no, it was a 20-pound looking skunk. That thing was massive. It must've sprayed all over all three of them. But my girl's like, "No, no, you little b*tch. You're not allowed in my backyard, you're out of here." So she killed the skunk and then this morning I was like, "Ooh, the skunky."
Jennifer Koch - I feel like Vanna White right now the way you're saying this.
Bryan Garrity - I feel like I was Vanna getting you my darling.
"There are some that are not so fun that are in real estate and they will not be on this show. No, they will not be on this show."
On real estate agent commissions and the supposed "1% commission" bait and switch:
Once you realize your self-worth, you'll stop giving a discount.
It needs to be more than, "Oh I just want to get the listing," but what else are you offering against those other agents? Especially if we are talking the same price commission.
It's always scary when they say, "My friend just got their license a week ago." So the nice part of me, the nice part of me is like, "We'll help your friend." The realistic part of me is like, "Run the other direction and tell them to call me in a couple of years when you get some experience. Do you want to be the guinea pig for that person?
On racism
We live in a crazy society now with Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, where I think that this hatred, if you will, or negative talk has always been around, I just think that it wasn't able to get out there because people said it kind of behind closed doors.
I would say in the last few years though I feel like it's heightened. I think that comes from the top, you know, Cheeto head definitely I think has a big effect on that part. Where just when you see the allowance at the highest level in the US, being able to say certain things, being able to treat people certain ways, and for a lot of cultures dog whistles that other people might not hear, but definitely dog whistles depending on who you are. The people who have those racist tendencies in everything, that's how they feel like they're allowed to come out. A dog whistle is when basically someone says something and only the people who have that belief and the people who it's against are able to hear it. So what happens is a lot of people might not realize it, like there might be 50% of people who don't realize that someone just said something racist. Except for the group that's being hit upon and the people that that person is trying to incite the racism in.
I'll tell you what's happened the last couple of years, we found out that what goes behind those closed doors is not quite all rainbows and sunshine like people thought. It's too bad.
Let's just get back to a community of respect for one another, of love for one another. People make fun of me and say, "Oh yeah, love, love, love." Yeah, yes, love all day. Why not? You want it to be hate, hate, hate? That doesn't make a sh*it of sense to me, that actually pisses me off.
That's my favorite thing to do when I get home at night though. Sit my ass on the couch, and get a Mexican Coke, and play with my puppies, and watch The View.
Well, I feel like mental health is like the healthcare system and the way it's set up, they overlook that a lot and helping people with mental illness. I have a lot of family and friends that I've seen go through that and a lot of times it seems like they're just throwing pills at them. Let's experiment with this, let's try this, let's up that, let's take that down, let's throw that in, and it doesn't really help the problem. I think they just try to brush it under the rug and forget about it. Like, "Here take some of these and have fun."
On minding your own flippin' business:
Patrick Mercer: "It's obviously difficult for people to stay in their lane..."
Bryan Garrity - "I like that. Stay in your lane, stay in your lane."
Monday Feb 15, 2016
Special guest: Heather Shotke from The gramMarch Challenge is back!
Monday Feb 15, 2016
Monday Feb 15, 2016
This week we welcome back Heather Shotke from The gramMarch Challenge. For those who aren't familiar with Heather, she is a middle school teacher that started this initiative a few years ago to help make her students more aware of the words we use in writing for proper communication. The initiative started out just with her students and now has expanded to a campaign that has been adopted by many throughout the nation.
Thursday Feb 26, 2015
Thursday Oct 16, 2014
Immigration Myths Busted and Group Rant
Thursday Oct 16, 2014
Thursday Oct 16, 2014
Thursday Oct 09, 2014
No excuses, Binky Patrol makes is SO easy to volunteer for kids.
Thursday Oct 09, 2014
Thursday Oct 09, 2014
ANYONE can make a blanket. If it's soft, from the heart and washable, it's perfect.
Thursday Sep 25, 2014
Give a little bit through 6 Degrees and Buy some GREAT Investor books.
Thursday Sep 25, 2014
Thursday Sep 25, 2014
- Founded 2007 with their first event.
- Started with monthly mixers.
- 600 local paying members.
- 60,000 attendees to their events:
- Events include: mixers, panels, CEO round tables, breakfasts. A lot of different options - not just mixers, but educational.
People are flawed in their thought process if you ONLY use online networking. It's a component, a conduit.
6° 7th Anniversary Celebration info:
SILO in Makers Quarter
753 15th Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (US).
- Casino night games from Black Tie Casino Events
- Dueling pianos from Funky Monkey
- All proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation in San Diego
- 6° has already granted 5 wishes to local wish kids.
- There have been over 200 wishes granted in San Diego last year!
- This is their big celebration each year - big event - business community in San Diego. If you miss this year, you can contact them to be a sponsor for next year!
- 600 registered already, 12 restaurants are involved in providing food,
- There are over 20 corprorate sponsors.
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"Networking is about farming: It's about building relationships and planting seeds."
Thursday Jul 17, 2014
Realty, Reality and Archie Andrews
Thursday Jul 17, 2014
Thursday Jul 17, 2014
WOW! Turn Bryan and Drew loose on a show when a guest has to cancel and it is a full show. You'd think they had a full panel. It was quite a show full of topics.
Shout out to Marisol Patton.
OK, back from break..
Thursday Mar 06, 2014
Oscar Coverage and Mia from Wounded Warrior Homes
Thursday Mar 06, 2014
Thursday Mar 06, 2014
to donate RIGHT NOW.
Come see us at the Carlsbad Street Faire
Sunday, May 4th, 2014, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Carlsbad Village (Grand Ave. from Carlsbad Blvd. to Jefferson St.)
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Second Annual Hot Rods 4 Heroes in Association with the San Diego County Parks & Recreation Department
as part of the Grand Opening of the San Diego Waterfront Park & Promenade, 1537 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Across from the San Diego Maritime Museum
Come Join Us for a Great Day On The Bay!
100% goes to WoundedWarriorHomes.org
4th Annual Warrior’s Code Poker Ride
Saturday, May 24th, 2014
5th Annual Biggs Harley-Davidson of Southern California
1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92069
live music, food, raffles at all events.
Wyoming's own Bobby Chitwood concert - 2nd year helping them. He is the Wounded Warrior Homes' Celebrity spokesperson
Wednesday Oct 02, 2013
October 2: Amy Scruggs & Band Performs – Wounded Warriors are her passion!
Wednesday Oct 02, 2013
Wednesday Oct 02, 2013
Amy was BACK in the studio with us. It’s the first time Bryan has liked Country – propbably becuase she’s a bit of a crossover, so darn beautiful inside and out and a lot of fun to spend time with — OH and she’s SO talented!
Amy played today in studio with her band as the prepare for a benefit concert.
A bit about Amy:
Raised in San Dimas California, Amy has been singing since the age of three. Mother of 4, she finally lived out her dream that has always been rooted in country music. While in Nashville, Amy caught the attention of many industry professionals for her powerful vocals and passion for supporting our troops. Amy was featured in the July 09 issue of Country Weekly Magazine as well as the Sept 09 cover story for Nashville Music Guide. Her contagious spirit and her passion resonate to all who hear her. She has overcome tremendous circumstances and obstacles and now uses that to bring hope and encouragement through her music. Amy’s Patriotism shines through in her known traditional version of the National Anthem. In 2011 Amy was chosen to perform the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium for the 10 year anniversary of 9/11. Amy performed at Dodger Stadium at the request of the United States Army, Los Angeles Recruiting Battalion.
Since 2008, Amy has opened for many country music greats including; Trace Adkins, Clint Black, Charlie Daniels, Little Texas, Hal Katchum, Phil Vassar, Josh Gracin and others. Amy’s single “Coming Home” written by Dave Adams and produced by Paul McKenna is a celebration song for our heroes. Amy was officially endorsed by the American Veterans (AMVETS) Service Foundation for California from 2009 through 2011. At the beginning of 2010 Amy decided to set aside touring and dedicate her musical talents completely to the Veterans and Troops for all her performances. Amy’s oldest son, Ryan Scruggs, stepped into lead guitar in 2011 and shared the stage and dream with her by performing alongside her. Ryan is also credited with writing much of their new music. After years of life changing work behind her, Amy took a break from touring full time and she reentered the business world. Amy now resides in San Diego, CA and performs upon request at events honoring our veterans and heroes, while continuing to appear for speaking engagements. She continues outreach to the veteran community and women’s and children’s organizations while enjoying her position as Business Development Manager for New American Funding of San Diego. Amy continues to use her life experiences as humorous stories to help encourage people to have a healthy, positive perspective for daily life and its many challenges.
Wednesday Sep 25, 2013
September 25: Amy Scruggs & her Band Performing for Wounded Warriors
Wednesday Sep 25, 2013
Wednesday Sep 25, 2013
Do you know Amy Scruggs? WHAT?! She's a country music star with a fantastic band and a huge heart for Wounded Warriors. What a coincidence, THAT's on of OUR FAVORITE CAUSES!
Amy played today in studio with her band as the prepare for a benefit concert. She's more than a talented country music artist, she has the most beautiful heart, almost as beautiful as she is outside!
A bit about Amy:
Raised in San Dimas California, Amy has been singing since the age of
three. Mother of 4, she finally lived out her dream that has always been rooted
in country music. While in Nashville, Amy caught the attention of many industry
professionals for her powerful vocals and passion for supporting our troops.
Amy was featured in the July 09 issue of Country Weekly Magazine as well as
the Sept 09 cover story for Nashville Music Guide. Her contagious spirit and her
passion resonate to all who hear her. She has overcome tremendous
circumstances and obstacles and now uses that to bring hope and
encouragement through her music. Amy’s Patriotism shines through in her known
traditional version of the National Anthem. In 2011 Amy was chosen to perform
the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium for the 10 year anniversary of 9/11. Amy
performed at Dodger Stadium at the request of the United States Army, Los
Angeles Recruiting Battalion.
Since 2008, Amy has opened for many country music greats including;
Trace Adkins, Clint Black, Charlie Daniels, Little Texas, Hal Katchum, Phil
Vassar, Josh Gracin and others. Amy's single “Coming Home” written by Dave
Adams and produced by Paul McKenna is a celebration song for our heroes.
Amy was officially endorsed by the American Veterans (AMVETS) service
foundation for California from 2009 through 2011. At the beginning of 2010 Amy
decided to set aside touring and dedicate her musical talents completely to the
Veterans and Troops for all her performances. Amy’s oldest son, Ryan Scruggs,
stepped into lead guitar in 2011 and shared the stage and dream with her by
performing alongside her. Ryan is also credited with writing much of their new
music. After years of life changing work behind her, Amy took a break from
touring full time and she reentered the business world. Amy now resides in San
Diego, CA and performs upon request at events honoring our veterans and
heroes, while continuing to appear for speaking engagements. She continues
outreach to the veteran community and women’s and children’s organizations
while enjoying her position as Business Development Manager for New American
Funding of San Diego. Amy continues to use her life experiences as humorous
stories to help encourage people to have a healthy, positive perspective for daily
life and its many challenges