What makes Forest Ivey with The Smart Inspector a good neighbor?

Ever wonder who your home inspector truly answers to? We sit down with Forest Ivey of The Smart Inspector PLLC to unpack what a buyer-first inspection really looks like, why independence from the transaction matters, and how clear, detailed reporting can save you thousands before you sign. Forest shares his unconventional path from linguistics graduate and sales trainer to real estate investor and inspection entrepreneur—and how he combined the best practices he observed across the industry into one cohesive, client-centered service.

We break down the nuts and bolts of a modern residential inspection: scheduling during the option period, prioritizing safety and material defects, and using clear evidence—photos, thermal imaging, and short videos—to document issues like faulty water heaters, miswired panels, roof damage, and hidden moisture. You’ll hear how negotiation works best when grounded in facts, not fear—knowing when to request repairs, credits, or price adjustments with confidence.

Forest also lifts the curtain on how he builds referrals the right way—teaching CE-style classes inside brokerages, answering the questions new agents hesitate to ask, and positioning himself as an educational resource rather than a transaction hurdle. We explore how technology transforms dense inspection reports into accessible, shareable web experiences that help contractors quote repairs and help buyers plan ahead.

On the personal side, Forest reflects on the satisfaction of challenging inspections that end with grateful clients—and how that same service mindset carries home to family life, raising twins, and even running a father-son disc golf channel. If you’re buying a home—or advising someone who is—this episode is a practical playbook for protecting both your budget and your peace of mind.

To learn more about The Smart Inspector PLLC go to: www.thesmartinspecetor.com

The Smart Inspector PLLC

📞 817-842-0330

What makes Charles Heasley with Blue Lion Leadership a good neighbor?

Promotions often catapult great performers into leadership without a playbook. We sit down with Charles Heasley, founder of Blue Lion Leadership and former police sergeant, to unpack how “managers by accident” can become leaders by design through empathy, structure, and consistent practice. Charles shares the blunt feedback that shifted his career trajectory, how mental health training reshaped the way he sees people, and why de-escalation skills learned in law enforcement translate directly into everyday team leadership.

We explore the myth that a single seminar can fix leadership gaps and instead walk through a five-month development framework built for real behavior change. Charles explains why he focuses on high-stakes industries like construction—where internal promotions are common and the cost of weak leadership shows up in safety incidents, rework, blown budgets, and low morale. You’ll hear practical strategies for coaching instead of commanding, setting expectations that stick, and building feedback loops that improve performance without burning people out.

At the heart of the conversation is a powerful reminder: leadership is a different job than the one that earned the promotion. Charles discusses balancing confidence with humility, using empathy to uncover root causes, and creating a culture where people feel safe to speak up. He also shares how faith anchors his decisions and why daily habits matter when the pressure is high. Whether you’re a newly promoted supervisor, a seasoned manager, or a business owner scaling a team, you’ll walk away with a clearer blueprint for leading with trust and clarity.

If this conversation resonated, follow and share the show, leave a quick review, and pass this episode along to a new leader who could use practical tools and encouragement.

To learn more about Blue Lion Leadership go to: https://www.bluelionleadership.com/

Blue Lion Leadership

214-923-0204

What makes Bob Kehr with Kehr Technologies a good neighbor?

Think your business is too small to be a target? Bob Kehr of Kehr Technologies sets the record straight and lays out a practical path to strong cybersecurity without slowing down your team. From real firewalls to cloud behavioral analytics, Bob explains the tools and habits that protect productivity, catch account takeovers early, and turn chaotic IT into a stable, local partnership you can actually reach by phone.

We dig into how modern attacks leverage automation and AI to scan for weaknesses across any connected organization—and why that makes professional services, clinics, law firms, construction companies, insurance agencies, and nonprofits especially exposed. Bob shares the minimum security stack he recommends for 10–200 employee teams: edge protection, patching tied to asset inventory, endpoint detection with rollback, email security that reduces human error, and backups that are regularly tested for fast restore. He also details how a strong incident response plan—revoking tokens, isolating devices, and rolling back changes within minutes—can stop a bad day from becoming a breach headline.

Beyond the technology, we talk about service. Kehr Technologies has been Plano-based since 2003, and that local presence changes everything. Real people answer the phone, know your environment, and solve problems quickly. Bob’s education-first outreach—including monthly recordings on practical, business-focused topics—helps leaders fund the right priorities and ask sharper questions about identity, access, and recovery. He also shares his commitment to the community as a newly elected member of the Plano City Council, bridging civic service with technology stewardship.

To learn more about Kehr Technologies go to: https://kehrtech.com/

Kehr Technologies

214-444-3583

What makes Ray Pinnock with Dance and Joy Entertainment a good neighbor?

Ever been at a wedding where the dance floor turns into a time machine? That’s the zone Ray Pinnock lives in. As the owner of Dance and Joy Entertainment, Ray builds nights people can feel in their bones—events that move seamlessly from elegant vows to a full-on celebration without losing heart along the way.

Ray takes us behind the scenes of what it really means to be a professional DJ and producer. It’s not about pressing play—it’s about preparation, presence, and reading the room in real time. He breaks down the “full-time DJ” myth and shares the habits that built his reputation: consistency, community involvement, and craft. From showing up at bridal shows to staying active in local chambers, Ray built a 4.9-star Google reputation and a growing following on Instagram and YouTube through word of mouth and delivering every single night.

The heart of the conversation is Ray’s consultation playbook. He listens to both partners, connects with families, and maps generational tastes into one shared journey—from ceremony to cake to club. If a line dance stalls, he steps in and teaches it. If nostalgia takes over, he blends the 70s, 80s, and 90s with modern hits so the dance floor never fractures. For Ray, pacing isn’t random—it’s storytelling.

He also shares how faith and resilience shaped his path after a serious accident, crediting his wife and life group for keeping him grounded. That foundation fuels his philosophy: set the standard, stay in your lane, and give back whenever you can—even producing theme music for others in the industry. The result is a brand built on feeling, not flash, and a promise to protect the moments that matter most.

If you’re planning a wedding or special event and want a DJ who reads the room as well as the playlist, connect with Ray Pinnock at Dance and Joy Entertainment.

If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to the show, share it with someone planning their big day, and leave a review. And tell us—what’s your forever dance-floor anthem?

To learn more about Dance and Joy Entertainment go to: https://www.danceandjoydj.com/

Dance and Joy Entertainment

(210) 518-9280

What Makes Keisha Gaddis with Dual Impact Leadership a Good Neighbor?

Pressure doesn’t end when the workday does, and too many of us are taught to power through instead of learning how to regulate it. In this episode, we sit down with licensed professional counselor and leadership coach Keisha Gaddis to unpack why the “do more” reflex is failing high-achieving women, working moms, and leaders—and how rest can become a strategic lever for clarity, communication, and sustainable performance.

Keisha traces the roots of her mission back to her work in school counseling, where she watched stress ripple from teens to parents and back again. That experience led her to found Dual Impact Leadership, a counseling and consulting practice focused on practical tools that fit real lives and real schedules. She shares simple, repeatable strategies—micro-breaks that reset the nervous system, brief emotional check-ins before high-stakes moments, and recovery rituals that prevent pressure from spilling over into family life. These small shifts, she explains, improve decision-making and help teams navigate high-pressure environments across education, healthcare, and corporate settings.

We also explore a critical distinction: confidence can rise and fall with life’s seasons, but emotional steadiness can be trained. Keisha explains how to build that steadiness through low-lift routines, and why modeling regulation at home quietly reshapes how children learn to manage stress. The result is a double impact healthier families and healthier workplaces where presence, purpose, and performance reinforce one another instead of competing.

If you’re capable but exhausted and ready to feel steady instead of spent, this conversation offers both immediate steps and long-term perspective. Connect with Coach Keisha at coachkeisha.com and on social media Facebook (Coach Keisha), Instagram (@mycoachKeisha), and TikTok (@CoachKeisha).

If this message resonates, share the episode with a friend, subscribe to the show, and leave a review to help more neighbors find conversations that truly support sustainable growth.

To learn more about Coach Keisha go to:

https://www.coachkeisha.com/

Coach Keisha

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What Makes Scott Friend with BSBD Group a Good Neighbor?

A winter snap can break pipes, stall a project, and drain a balance sheet faster than any schedule delay. That’s where this conversation begins—at the intersection of risk, responsibility, and resilience in construction. We sit down with Scott Friend of BSBD Group to explore how thoughtful insurance design helps contractors absorb shocks and keep building without betting the company. Scott brings a rare mix of 14 years in construction and a military service ethic, allowing him to translate messy jobsite risk into clear, actionable coverage strategies that actually hold up when things go sideways.

We dig into the questions contractors often whisper at renewal time: Why are rates climbing when we had no claims? How do exclusions quietly creep into policies? What really matters to underwriters beyond a premium number? Scott breaks down the forces behind today’s pricing—from reinsurance pressures and supply chain delays to social inflation and nuclear verdicts. More importantly, he explains the levers business owners can pull, including tighter subcontractor agreements, driver vetting and telematics, credible safety programs, and clean documentation that helps brokers negotiate better terms, capacity, and endorsements. We also talk structure—how property, inland marine, auto, general liability, umbrella, and bonds should work together—and why an independent brokerage with access to dozens of carriers matters for complex construction risk.

Scott’s mission goes beyond policies. Through his Construction Veteran Podcast, he helps transitioning service members find meaningful roles in construction, addressing the labor gap with talent grounded in teamwork, discipline, and problem-solving. That same service mindset shows up in his advice to business owners: choose value over the cheapest quote, right-size deductibles, and run “what if” scenarios before disaster strikes. Whether you’re leading a contracting firm already past $25M or building toward it, this conversation offers a practical checklist and a steadier way to think about protecting your people, projects, and future.

If this episode helped you think differently about managing risk in construction, follow the show, share it with a colleague, and leave a review so more builders can find trusted guidance close to home.

To learn more about BSBD Group go to:

https://www.bsbdgroup.com/

BSBD Group

📍 Serving Dallas–Fort Worth and contractors nationwide

972-767-2811

What makes Lindsay Walden with Lindsay Walden Photography a good neighbor?

Lindsay believes portrait sessions should feel calm, personal, unrushed and should result in images that live with you, not just on a hard drive. In this episode, we sit down with the Colleyville, Texas photographer whose work spans newborn and maternity portraits, family and senior sessions, and imaginative underwater maternity shoots that turn fleeting seasons into lasting art. Her journey from scuba photographer to “baby whisperer” reveals how technical skill and deep care can work together to create images that feel timeless, not trendy.

Lindsay gently addresses one of the biggest myths in her field: that newborn photos must happen within a tiny window or they’re not worth doing. She explains why she never turns families away, how baby-led posing keeps safety at the center, and the soothing techniques she uses to comfort sleepy, gassy, or colicky little ones. We also talk about what it actually feels like to be supported through a session from thoughtful preparation and design guidance to wardrobe options, styling help for the whole family, and post-session support that makes printing albums and wall art feel manageable instead of overwhelming.

At the heart of the conversation is a powerful idea: what we put on our walls shapes how our children see themselves. Printed portraits aren’t about perfection or performance, they’re daily reminders of belonging, love, and shared story. Whether you’re dreaming of an underwater maternity portrait or hoping to finally print the photos you already love, Lindsay’s approach helps families slow down, feel seen, and turn meaningful moments into a legacy their children can one day hold in their hands.

To learn more about Lindsay Walden Photography go to:
www.lindsaywaldenphotography.com

Lindsay Walden Photography
+1 (972) 834-4662

What Makes LaKisha Collins-Mitchell with CPR Mobile Instructors a Good Neighbor?

Emergencies don’t wait for an ambulance, and that’s exactly where this conversation begins: the critical minutes when a bystander becomes the bridge to survival. We sit down with the team at CPR Mobile Instructors, a Dallas–Fort Worth–based organization bringing CPR, first aid, AED, and Narcan training directly to schools, businesses, and community groups. The mission is simple and powerful—make lifesaving skills accessible, practical, and confidence-building so more people are prepared to act when it matters most.

We unpack the myths that often hold people back, including the belief that CPR or Narcan use is only for medical professionals. This episode explains how hands-on, on-site training replaces fear with confidence by using real-world scenarios tailored to classrooms, offices, and community spaces. We also take a closer look at Narcan—what it is, why it’s safe, and how it only works when opioids are present. In communities facing rising overdose risks, especially among teens, normalizing Narcan alongside CPR training isn’t controversial—it’s compassionate and effective.

The conversation also explores the personal story behind the company’s growth, rooted in a moment when CPR was used to save a loved one’s life. That experience sparked a “teach one, reach one” mindset that has expanded the organization’s impact across multiple states. Listeners will walk away with clear, practical steps for staying calm, calling 911, starting compressions, using an AED, and administering Narcan when needed. If you’ve ever wondered whether you could help in a crisis, this episode shows exactly how to prepare.

If this conversation resonated, share it with someone who should learn CPR, follow the show, and leave a review so more neighbors can find stories that truly save lives.

To learn more about CPR Mobile Instructors go to:

https://www.cprmobileinstructors.com/

CPR Mobile Instructors

📞 (469) 515-2323