We're super excited to share that starting Labor Day, our podcast is leveling up to become a syndicated radio show! Can you believe it? That’s right, a handful of stations across America will be airing my daily musings, and I couldn't be more thrilled. I’ve had quite the adventurous career journey—everything from fast food to flower shops, and even a run-in with a pyramid scheme (yeah, you heard that right!). It's been a wild ride, and through all the ups and downs, I've learned one golden rule: never bet against James Brown, even when the odds are stacked high. So, buckle up, folks! We're just getting started, and I can’t wait to take you along on this next leg of our journey together.
Ever had one of those jobs that’s just a wild ride? Buckle up, because we're diving into the colorful career journey of James A. Brown! From flipping burgers to navigating the intricacies of nonprofit work, James has done it all—and then some! In this episode, he shares his most adventurous job experiences, including a hilarious and eye-opening moment during a job interview where his resume was described as 'adventurous.' Spoiler alert: he wasn’t kidding! We explore the ups and downs of his eclectic career path, filled with twists like pyramid schemes and even a murder trial (yes, you read that right!). Each job has shaped him, taught him valuable lessons, and contributed to the unique voice you hear in the podcast today.
As we celebrate the journey, James gives us a sneak peek into his latest excitement—his podcast is going national! Starting Labor Day, you’ll be able to catch his musings on various radio stations across America. It’s a dream come true, and he reflects on what it means to reach this milestone, especially for the younger versions of himself who would be jumping for joy. With humor and humility, he reminds us that even when the odds seem stacked against you, perseverance pays off. So, tune in to hear about the wild adventures that have led to this moment and get inspired to chase your own dreams, no matter how far-fetched they may seem!
Takeaways:
James Brown shares his wildly adventurous career journey, from fast food to flowers, and beyond!
Starting this Labor Day, the podcast transforms into a syndicated radio show, how exciting is that?
James reflects on how hard-headedness and persistence have helped him achieve his dreams, like this podcast.
He humorously recalls a job interview where his resume was called 'adventurous', and boy, was it right!
The journey has been tough but rewarding, and James wouldn’t trade it for anything, not even a pizza!
Listeners are encouraged to stick around as James navigates the next chapter of his broadcasting adventure.
Transcripts
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Going national this is the Daily Note.
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I'm James A.
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Brown.
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The best description of my career that I've ever heard was in a job interview.
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The interviewer looked at my resume and called it adventurous.
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I still laugh about it because, well, she was right.
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And she doesn't know the half of it.
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I've gone from fast food to cafeterias to flower shops to call centers to pizza delivery to nonprofits.
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And I shouldn't leave out the pyramid scheme or the murder trial.
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And I'm not joking about either.
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I've been in and out of radio, in TV and newspapers and pr, and I've gone to speech writing and of course, podcasts.
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My career alone, let alone my upbringing, will make a banging book someday.
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I can't wait to write it.
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It's not been easy, and as frustrating as things are at times, I'm not sure I'd want it any other way.
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The strange and honestly wonderful thing about my career so far is that I've been hard headed enough to scrap and claw until a few of my dreams come true.
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Like this one.
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Starting on Labor Day, that's Monday, this podcast will become a syndicated radio show.
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A handful of stations around America will air my musings daily.
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Not much will change for you, but I'm tickled pink because I used to listen to syndicated radio all the time as a kid.
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And now at 41, I'm managing to do another thing that James at 11 and at 21 thought he would.
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In fact, those idealistic kids would say, it's about damn time, old man.
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Where does this go?
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I don't know.
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I hope a lot more stations will pick me up.
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I have learned one thing in this process.
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Never bet against James Brown, even when the odds are long.
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So thank you for your support.
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It helps me keep going and I hope you'll be with me on the next leg of this journey.
