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November 2020

Jeremy Davis

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Quotations:

“Self mastery is not just self awareness.” ~@jeremyandredavis

“Letting your parents off the hook, it’s not only good for them, but it’s good for you.” ~@jeremyandredavis

“I really believe that people can figure out how to relate to what they’re passionate about and what they’re purposed to do without putting the pressure of their financial outlook on those things that they’re most passionate about.” ~@jeremyandredavis

“Attitude and effort–those are the only things that you can control.” ~@jeremyandredavis

Guest’s Bio:

Over the last 20 years, Jeremy has had the opportunity to be in leadership in some incredible organizations. His diverse professional experience consists of working for 3 Fortune 500 companies, various leadership roles, and recently ending a 7-year tenure with an organization that had a #1 rating by Glass Door, “Best places to work”. His obsession with leadership, cultural health, organizational effectiveness, and development, is what drives his passion to help organizations. Seeing them create environments that allow their top leaders to thrive, grow, and ultimately achieve the organization’s goals. He truly believes that organizations can be “agents of change” in not only their marketplace but in the lives of their most valuable asset… their people! 

Jeremy is a coach, a consultant, a communicator, and a content creator. Most importantly, he is passionate about all things people, and a champion of personal growth and development. He is committed to helping individuals realize their full potential, and helping organizations create environments that set an environment conducive to leadership growth. Strong leaders build successful organizations!

Guest’s Contact Info:

https://gamechangeagent.com/jeremy-the-coach

https://www.instagram.com/jeremyandredavis/

Killer Beaz

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Quotations:

“We were wondering why these greenish blue people were being carried in the back door.” ~@killerbeaz

“There are opportunities that we get used to not going for.” ~@killerbeaz

“I clawed my way out of this/the trashcan to start my set.” ~@killerbeaz

“I try to live the story as I tell it.” ~@killerbeaz

“…that’s when I started wetting the bed again.” ~@killerbeaz

Guest’s Bio:

Comedian Killer Beaz is currently filming his fifth season as a cast member of the Discovery Channel’s hit series, “Moonshiners”, and returning to his standup comedy tour. He is returning to his tour of his DVD and Download Video, “There’s That!”, and is looking forward to his tour of clean comedy, “Killer Beaz PRESENTS” featuring the standup of Beaz and outstanding comics handpicked from all over the country

With many thousands of radio, television and stage appearances, Beaz has been entertaining audiences for over three decades. He is an award winning artist, and has been signed with both Sony and Warner Brothers Records, and received reviews such as:  

“Beaz is ‘Killer!’” – Rolling Stone Magazine

“Killer Beaz lives up to his name, “Killing” his audience, night after night, show after show!”  
– Entertainment Today/Las Vegas, NV

“Killer Beaz has a universal appeal that makes him a crowd favorite!” – SHOWTIME/Reno, NV

“Gut-busting takes on life! No matter if you live in L.A., New York City or the Deep South, you can relate.”
-Country Weekly

Killer Beaz has his own, unique brand of “Hard Hitting” – “Laugh out Loud” – “Laugh A Lot” – “HI-PROOF” – “High Energy” – “Everyman” style humor that appeals to any audience. When asked, Beaz says about his shows, “I love the art of stand-up comedy, the performance, seeing the room absolutely erupt in laughter and fun, it’s fun to me, and I enjoy having an effect on the room, and making people belly laugh with tears rolling down their face. There is such delight in that! I love my job! I have a ball at my shows!”  

See him on television, hear him on the radio, see his stage performance live…you’ll be “Stung for Life
For more information on Killer Beaz go to www.killerbeaz.com.  
MORE ABOUT KILLER BEAZ
Killer Beaz is a favorite guest of several nationally syndicated radio shows, Beaz entertains millions of his fans on a regular basis. USA Today says he is a “Star rising in the South!” He’s made numerous appearances on The Discovery Channel, Showtime, Entertainment Tonight, Comedy Central, E!, A&E, CNN, ESPN, CMT, GAC. He has also been featured on radio shows such as Bob & Tom, John Boy & Billy, Rick & Bubba, Bob & Sheri, Big D and Bubba, WTF with Marc Maron, Taste of Country Nights, SIRIUSXM Blue Collar Radio, iHeart Radio, SIRIUSXM Comedy Channels, SIRIUSXM NASCAR Radio, and The Grand Ole Opry. Stay social with Killer Beaz at www.killerbeaz.comtwitter.com/killerbeaz, and Facebook.com/killerbeazcomedy

Guest’s Contact Info:

https://www.killerbeaz.com

Grace Leer

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Grace Leer

Nashville Country Music Artist

Key Takeaways From Episode:

  • Discovering What Kind of Artist She Wanted to Be
  • Using Failure as Fertilizer
  • Being the CEO of Her Career
  • Concentrating on the People Who Believe in You
  • American Idol Amidst Covid
  • Waiting for the Right Time

Quotations:

“Failure is fertilizer.” ~@GraceLeerMusic

“Do what you love and surround yourself with people who believe in that and care about you.” ~@GraceLeerMusic

“At the end of the day . . . I could only control what I was doing.” ~@GraceLeerMusic

“There are certain things that happen in your life that are just waiting for you, and it’s waiting for you to be ready. And it’s waiting for it to be the right time.” ~@GraceLeerMusic

Guest’s Bio:

“She literally came out here and made everyone else look like they were on a talent show.” ~Katy Perry

This reaction from Katy Perry on Grace Leer’s performance of “Natural Woman” during American Idol’s Top 40 Showcase Season 18 quickly made headlines, as it led to a head to head voting competition against another country contestant. The winner of this competition would advance that country artist to the Top 20 of American Idol.

Grace won fans over and not only sailed into the Top 20 but then onto Top 10 with live performances from her own backyard in California. Due to the COVID-19 “stay at home” order, Grace took on the challenge of performing to millions through an iPhone. Grace proved her talent, whether live or uploaded by phone, could entertain and wholly captivate her audience. This was not the first time Grace had to rise to the occasion as competition has always been part of her life. Grace earned a scholarship to play Division 1 soccer at the University of California- Berkeley where she not only was voted Captain of the team her senior year but led the Bears to numerous victories with her skills and strong work ethic. After graduating from Berkeley, Grace headed to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue her dream of becoming a country music singer. Not long after her move, she formed The Grace Leer Band and became not only the lead singer, but booking agent, manager, songwriter, and public relations/social media manager as well. Grace collaborated with songwriter, Kyle Clouse, to create a 90’s throw-back country sound and successfully released three singles. Their music was influenced and inspired by older country music, especially 90’s female powerhouses such as Shania Twain, the Dixie Chicks, LeAnn Rimes, and Martina McBride. And it is this style of country music Grace is determined to bring back into the spotlight with her strong and colorful vocals. As the iconic Gladys Knight praised Grace with having “a richness to her voice,” she also adds to that with an undeniable stage presence. Whether on stage or through a phone, her performances are captivating and her audience is mesmerized and glued to her presence. Whatever the venue, in her backyard performing for 10 million American Idol viewers, in a bar or in a professional sports stadium singing the National Anthem, Grace brings authenticity and genuine emotion to the songs she sings. Grace truly is a role model and inspiration to others, which can be seen by her massive “Team Grace” following on social media. She possesses a positive outlook and determination to do whatever it takes to fulfill her musical dreams. And, as Luke Bryan complimented her after a tremendous performance, saying “she checks all the boxes..” There is no doubt that Grace is well on her way to creating memorable country music and ultimately selling out stadiums and arenas around the world.

Guest’s Contact Info:

https://www.graceleer.com/en/

Nate Deaton

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Nate Deaton

KRTY VP/General Manager         

Key Takeaways From Episode:

  • A Story About Peter Frampton
  • His Interaction with Van Halen
  • The Iconic Rodeo Club
  • The Future of Local Radio
  • Being Present
  • Why He Sent Luke Bryan a Half-Empty Bottle of BBQ Sauce

Quotations:

“It’s important to be present.” – Nate Deaton

“Some of the greatest songs in the country were written my Alan Jackson.” – Nate Deaton

“Radio was the original social media.” – Nate Deaton

“In the long run, the best song wins.” – Nate Deaton

Guest’s Bio:

I have been living in San Jose since I was 12 in 1973 when it was just a small suburb of San Francisco in those days known mostly for fruit tree orchards and great climate.  I graduated High School here and San Jose State during which my love for radio was born. I worked  in the promotions department at Rock Legend KSJO from 1984-1986 and then started booking headline entertainment and grounds attractions for the Santa Clara County Fair from 1987-1992. It was there I met and married my wife of 33 years Judy.

I started as the promotion director at KRTY in 1994, rose to marketing director in 1998 and was named General Manager in 2006.  My role really has not changed much over the years, as a locally owned and operated station all of our staff are involved in every aspect of the station. Picking songs, coordinating promos and making our clients money.

The growth of Silicon Valley in my years here is echoed in the philosophy of the radio station. To stay alive you have to innovate. We are in the innovation capitol of the world and our residents build tomorrow.  If we are not the most forward thinking radio station in terms of new music, new artists and new types of ways to introduce it, someone in our own market will invent something that does just that. Music discovery and artist development is what we do. We play new music and bring those artists to the market to make our fans their fans. 

We book and produce over 50 shows a year at the Rodeo Club and through our one of a kind Songwriters Series at Clos La Chance Winery.  It is the next step in music innovation with live performance.

In my spare time I play a lot of golf and umpire little league games.  Judy and I have one son, Drew, a graduate of University of Arizona who is a Territory Rep for Milwaukee Tools.

Guest’s Contact Info:

Instagram @Ndeatonkrty

https://www.krty.com/