Synopsis
As a social media entrepreneur, former Mayor of Kinston NC, and family man, I am excited about sharing thoughts on business, social media, politics and more. Join me as I reveal the successes and failures of navigating being an entrepreneur and family man. Having spent the last 8 years as Mayor of 21,000 people, now I'm devoting all my time on these two passions. This podcast is a blog of sorts of this journey. Maybe something I share will help you. And if so, please call in or email me at bj@magicmilemedia.com. Here's to your success!
Episodes
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Canceled for 2024 - Off the Record, Episode 2.13
18/01/2024 Duration: 21minSome of this mess you guys are doing on Facebook has GOT to GO for 2024! Let us know in the comments if you agree or disagree with us and look - if you agree with us - we still love you. And if you don't - we still love you. But also we said what we said. - BJ Murphy & Aleatha Thrower
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We Said What We Said - Off the Record, Ep. 2.11
13/03/2023 Duration: 22minThis is probably the most "Off the Record" we have ever been. But you know what? "We said what we said."
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The Whole Show is an Aleatha Rant - Off the Record, Ep. 2.10
07/10/2022 Duration: 14minAleatha walked into the office and said we had to record today because she needed to fuss at me. But then I threw her off her game as only I can do. Enjoy her rants! www.bjmurphy360.com
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Off the Record, Ep 2.09 - We're Back: Aleatha was becoming too famous
27/09/2022 Duration: 20minAfter a 6-month to 10-year hiatus, we're back!!! Aleatha admits she was becoming too famous, so she stopped recording OTR. Find out what's been happening and what we would've told our younger selves. #offtherecord www.bjmurphy360.com
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Aleatha Reacts to TikTok Comments - Off the Record, Ep. 2.08
24/02/2022 Duration: 16minAleatha hates reading TikTok comments, so we thought she should blindly react to comments on some of the most viral TikToks featuring her. And if you think this is funny, you're right! You're welcome. ;) www.bjmurphy360.com
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What in the Kyle Rittenhouse is going on? - Off the Record, Ep. 2.06
07/12/2021 Duration: 11minBJ has 4 cups of coffee before 11am and was up at 2am - what in the world!? And Aleatha just might skip Christmas altogether! hahaha
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North Lenoir High School - Business Management Class Talk
27/09/2021 Duration: 31minA week after chatting with ECU students I had the opportunity to address a business management class at North Lenoir High School. In a first for me, I shared actual slides created in 2016 at the startup phase of Magic Mile Media (pre-Neuse News). In the talk, I broke down why I started MMM, how I used a SWOT Analysis, what I learned about the market, how I projected financials, and more. www.bjmurphy360.com
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This ain't a performance - Off the Record, Ep. 2.04
23/09/2021 Duration: 16minIn this episode of OTR, Aleatha decrees she doesn't like fake people. #bigsurprise We discuss App State family weekend, my latest talks at ECU and North Lenoir, and more. Then my OTR Commentary chastises elected officials for not representing the people first. www.bjmurphy360.com
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ECU College of Business Leadership Conference - How to Make Money
16/09/2021 Duration: 37minWhat are the fundamentals of how to make money? How can you do that in an ethical way? In this address to ECU College of Business students, I shared, "We all will make more money if we invest our time into inspiring teams rather than managing employees." Three key points: 1. Treat people fairly and like family. 2. Work hard and let go of fearing failure 3. Solve more problems by empowering others to make decisions Four philosophies that drive me: 1. Trust is greater than Skill 2. Relationships are greater than Money 3. Doers are greater than Complainers 4. Master the Mundane Final thought: Go all-in on your strengths and what makes you happy. www.bjmurphy360.com
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Aleatha's Momma on the Birthday Episode - Off the Record, Ep. 2.03
08/09/2021 Duration: 24minWe celebrated my 41st birthday with a special guest...Aleatha's momma! She addresses what "swivet" means and one mistake today's parents make. Oh, and guess how many times Aleatha's momma popped her on the show! www.bjmurphy360.com
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We are Spun All the Way Up - Off the Record, Ep 2.02
19/08/2021 Duration: 19minAleatha's in a swivet and we're spun all the way up on this episode of Off the Record. This may be the most Deep Run episode yet. www.bjmurphy360.com
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Why We Shouldn't Care - Off the Record, Episode 2.01
16/08/2021 Duration: 17minAleatha and I kick off a "new season" of OTR with a winding down of life's events this summer. We have an intense discussion about why we should stop caring about other people's opinions. www.bjmurphy360.com
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Four Things You Can Do - Off the Record, Ep. 10
08/07/2021 Duration: 22minAleatha and I consider "Neuse News: The Musical", we plan a team outing and I give four things you can do when complaining about politics. And what's our show without a few laughs? www.bjmurphy360.com
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Work Ethic - Off the Record - Ep. 9, Pt. 2
24/06/2021 Duration: 12minIn part 2 of OTR Episode 9, we discuss what's missing in the work ethic of this generation. Can you guess Aleatha's motivation to work as a teenager? Too good to miss. www.bjmurphy360.com
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They Should Resign - Off the Record, Ep 9 - pt 1
23/06/2021 Duration: 12minThis OTR was so much fun, we've made it a two-part episode. How many banks are on the south side? What gives BJ anxiety? Aleatha explains why BJ is a part of the problem. And BJ's OTR Commentary addresses the need for two Kinston City Councilmen to resign. www.bjmurphy360.com
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Tend Your Corn - Off the Record, Ep. 8
09/06/2021 Duration: 16minAleatha's sidebar on "tending your own corn" was so strong, I almost didn't give my own OTR commentary. But I did and used it to address Vernon Park Mall. Enjoy OTR Episode 8 - Tend Your Corn. www.bjmurphy360.com
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Tammy Kelly goes Off the Record, Ep. 7
24/05/2021 Duration: 16minHave you ever had your mouth washed out with soap? And my OTR commentary addresses the lack of humility and kindness in leadership. Join us as local Agricultural Extension Director Tammy Kelly joins Episode 7 of Off the Record. www.bjmurphy360.com
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Twice Times - Off the Record, Ep. 6
17/05/2021 Duration: 19minThe southern draw is strong, BJ apologizes to OTR viewers, and Aleatha compares BJ to Screech. All this and much more on Off the Record, Ep. 6 - Twice Times. www.bjmurphy360.com
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Off the Record, Episode 5 - BJ and Aleatha
11/05/2021 Duration: 17minAleatha describes having won Mom of the Year. BJ details his recent near-death experience. And the Off the Record commentary solves the shortage of workers challenge crippling our economy. www.bjmurphy360.com
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BJ on the Encounter Grace Podcast
30/04/2021 Duration: 28minEp. 16: On Making and Reporting News with B.J. Murphy. Entrepreneur & Former Kinston Mayor, BJ Murphy talks about local politics, being involved in your community and navigating friendships in divisive times. Subscribe to the podcast: http://gracekinston.org/watchlisten/podcast Encounter Grace is a podcast for thinking Christians living in the real world. A ministry of Grace Fellowship Church in Kinston, NC. www.gracekinston.org