https://youtu.be/dE2St2Gc36s In this week’s episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy hosts his friend William S. “Sandy” Stimpson — the Mayor of Mobile, Alabama. Tune in to hear Sandy share his heart about the importance of family, the mission statement his family...

Tune in to hear Sam share what compelled him to pursue the motorcycle, cycle, and boating industries in such a unique way. Hear him explain what he means by chasing blue – and what his “blue” is! Listen as he and Andy talk about the book that most influenced his life, how his training intersects and differs from Andys, and much, much more! 

Tune in to hear Ben share why he calls Alabama’s Mobile-Tensaw Delta America’s Amazon, and the adventurous way he shares it with others. Hear he and Andy revisit the incredible story about his discovery of the Clotilda – America’s last slave ship, the update on where they are in the process of salvaging it, and the powerful healing that occurred as a result of the discovery. Finally, hear the many reasons why the Alabama coastline is one of a kind! 

Listen as Don shares the details about his latest book, Piano Days, and the fun story behind who discovered The Statler Brothers (and “swiped” one of their songs!). Hear Andy share one of the greatest lessons he ever learned from The Statlers, more incredible writing advice from Don…and much, much more!

Listen as Sean reveals what (and who) inspired his latest book, You Are My Sunshine, and what he hopes readers will take away from his amazing, incredibly uncomfortable adventure! Hear more writing strategy and stories from both Andy and Sean – including Sean’s favorite editing story and how The Traveler’s Gift was originally categorized.

In this week’s episode, Jeff shares his story about the profound impact his grandfather had on his life and how his own health struggles led to the adoption of his beautiful daughter, Pria.  Also part of the discussion:  Jeff reveals to Andy how the childhood lessons from his grandfather led to his incredible work in the field of neuroscience. Problem solving and the art of communication are key components to Jeff’s success.

Tune in to hear Jason talk about his song Good Morning Mercy (currently #15 on the charts), and his newest Christmas album Miracle in a Manger. Hear Jason and Andy discuss how Jason began a singing career, how he met his wife Shellye, and how he manages to protect his powerful voice!

Tune in to hear Shelenea Harris and five of her seven children share the incredible story about how in the world their family went from no barn, equipment, land, horses, saddles – no farm! – to being a rodeo family. (and not just ANY rodeo family, but an award-winning rodeo family!) Listen as Andy and Shelenea discuss the incredible life lessons God continues to teach them through each step of the process, what prompted their family to write a devotional book, and what you can expect next! 

Tune in to hear Dan talk about choosing the right hawk from the wild to train, gaining their trust and having them eat from his hand in only twelve hours, when to release them back into the wild and more!

Tune in to hear Larry explain his love for words – where he believes it started and his incredible stewardship of it. Listen as he shares his advice for beginning writers, who some of his favorite authors are, which of his songs is his (and Andy’s) favorite…and a demonstration of how he wrote it!