In Episode 2 of Killer Influence, Alexa and Will interview JD Groover, Creative Director of Sea Gayle Music and country artist, Jon Langston’s Tour Manager. During the interview, he discusses how he found not only one but two of his dream jobs in Nashville, his best advice for those who want to make it in the music industry, and several fun stories of being on tour. To connect with JD, head to https://www.seagayle.com ..read more

Will and Brandon chat with Kirk Slawek & Adam Sadler of Gear Seven Creative, Shift, and Eleven Willow. We speak about their journey in the video production industry, technological advancements in the space, how they manage their time between the three companies, and what the future holds. Lots of great insights for entrepreneurs and those interested in the technology behind today's best car commercials and cutting-edge filmmaking techniques ..read more

In Episode 4 of Season 2, Will interviews Ryan Kanaly, an independent photographer based in Nashville, who got his start experimenting with the capabilities of early iPhone cameras. He now runs a boutique photography studio — traveling the US, enjoying all that life offers, and opening doors to the next inspiring opportunity. This episode is priceless for anyone interested in a professional photographer's journey, from winning a new project to delivering the final assets to the client.  ..read more

In Episode 3 of Season 2, Will is joined by Brandon Brown to interview Don Schneider. For over 30 years, Don worked at the pinnacle of the marketing & advertising industry, creating some of the most recognized and awarded campaigns in the world. Leading the creative efforts for an array of Fortune 100 companies, Don’s work has won nearly every industry award possible, including Cannes Lions, Emmys, Clios, and even a Grammy. Recently, when USAToday listed the top ten Super Bowl ads of all time, seven were created by Don.  ..read more

In Episode 2 of Season 2, Will is joined by co-host Meredith Wiser to interview Nicole Brandt Minyard, Founder and Executive Director of Poverty and the Arts (POVA), which provides people impacted by homelessness with the creative resources, training, and art exhibitions to showcase their work. She is inspired by the creativity of those on the streets and is finding ways to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor.  ..read more

In Episode 1 of Season 2, we interview, Michael Henry, the founder and co-owner of Media Whisper. He got his start managing MySpace pages for music venues, for free. 10 years later, Media Whisper has grown into a powerful digital marketing agency with clients ranging from Live Nation to AMC Networks ..read more

In Episode 11 of Killer influence, Alexa Rae and Will Barton interview Brian Hood, owner of The Six Figure Home Studio. Brian Hood discusses how he went from playing in bands to starting his own DIY home recording business. The former drummer of MyChildren MyBride mastered his craft and now runs The Six Figure Home Studio, packed with educational courses and a podcast, teaching people how to run successful DIY home studios. His podcast is perfect for those who are looking to turn a hobby or passion into a full-fledged, thriving online business. thesixfigurehomestudio.com ..read more

On Episode 10 of Killer Influence, Alexa Rae and Will Barton interview JoJamie Hahr. JoJamie Hahr is the VP of Marketing at BBR Music Group. JoJamie Hahr has been with BBR Music Group for six years, previously serving as the VP of Promotion at BBR management group before assuming the role of VP of Marketing. Prior to joining the BBR team, JoJamie served as the National Dir. of Field Promotion for The Valory Music Co., after being promoted from Dir. of SE Promotion and Marketing. Her 20 years in the industry includes stops at UMG, WSIX and WWKA. Since taking the helm of the then newly created ..read more

In Episode 9 of Killer Influence, Alexa Rae and Will Barton interview Jason Davis. Jason Davis is an entertainment industry executive with a broad range of titles including award winning songwriter, award winning author, entertainment consultant and the former Senior VP of A&R for Dolly Parton’s management company, CTK. He currently is the President of One One 7 (representing some of the most successful songwriters and record producers of our time) and a partner at Radar Label Group. Jason has worked with worldwide stars, including Boyz ll Men, Sugar Ray, P. Diddy, Alabama, and many more ..read more

In Episode 8 of Killer Influence, Alexa Rae and Will Barton interview the creators of eva (formerly known as Evamore.) Eva is the automated solution for booking live entertainment for corporate and private events. Alexa and Will chat with the creators, Makenzie Stokel and Channing Moreland about how they met at Belmont University, how they managed to build a technology platform with no coding experience, the fun details of what it takes to start a business at a young age, and how the company has grown over the years to fit the ever-changing industry and environment. You can find more about EVA ..read more