Contributors

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Garrett Hammonds

Garrett Hammonds is the Co-Owner and Marketing Partner at Hammonds Media. Garrett has been working in marketing over the past 7-years and has experience helping businesses on a local level all the way up to Fortune 500 businesses.

Throughout his career, Garrett has enjoyed working with a slew of exciting brands on their marketing, including MNX, a UPS Company, Hadley Capital, Novum Structures, US Agriculture, Ready Capital Lending, Carolina Pet Company, 4AllPromos, Tai Software, and more. However, he has a special place in his heart for the local businesses he supports in his home state of Oklahoma.

In addition to his work in the field, Garrett has co-authored and published articles in multiple communication studies and popular culture journals. He is also a frequent public speaker, teaching groups of all ages about marketing methods and strategies. 

https://www.hammondsmedia.com
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Nolan Clay Rogers

Nolan Rogers undertook fatherhood and entrepreneurship at roughly the same time 3 years ago. He draws from a huge personal library, and stories collected throughout his life, to provide interfaith consultations & practices for the spiritual health of his clients and their businesses. He loves recreational prayer, dancing, and karaoke but is happy to find outdoorsy and/or nerdy activities to enjoy with friends and family.

https://nolanclayrogers.com

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Ben Shrewsbury

Ben Shrewsbury is a veteran founder of Squared Away Mortgage with 21 years in lending. He acts as a trainer, focusing on educating clients to make their own best decisions, presenting multiple options. His small business offers competitive rates and provides relational service rooted in his military background. Reach him at squaredawaymortgage.com or 405-332-7255.

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Bret Woods

Bret is the owner of Little Brothers Roofing, based out of Oklahoma City. Established in 2020, Little Brothers Roofing is a community-oriented company committed to the art of kindness and exceptional customer care. They aim to provide a peaceful process from start to finish. Bret specializes in roofing, gutters, siding, windows, and garage doors. Bret's goal is to ensure a positive experience for his customers and their neighbors throughout the restoration process.

https://www.littlebrothersroofing.com/

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Bridgette Gaffney

Bridgette is the owner of AnswerFlow Solutions—a full-service BDC team that handles the day-to-day grind of lead management across:

  • Sales: Lead response, nurture, appointment setting
  • Service: No-show rebooking, declined work follow-up
  • Parts: Pickup reminders, accessory upsells, reorders


Bridgette has years of experience helping businesses know how to optimize their systems and operations while still converting leads into business.

https://answerflowsolutions.com/

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Dirk Neitzel

Dirk Neitzel is the fearless leader of Think Biz Solutions. Dirk, an Oklahoma City local and OSU alum, dives deep into the motivation behind starting Think Biz Solutions – a response to the high costs and inaccessibility of support and networking for startups and small businesses. Dirk is also a financial advisor for Primarica and loves helping people plan for their financial futures.

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Jan Steffen

Jan Steffen is an accomplished second-generation real estate agent with KBB Real Estate, primarily serving the Oklahoma City Metroplex. Known as a "Jan of all trades" for her diverse expertise, she holds a master's degree in education administration and brings a wealth of experience from various industries, including construction, remodels, sewing, and upholstery. Jan's professional approach is deeply rooted in her passion for "helping people" and "solving problems". She uniquely extends this by empowering clients with practical knowledge, embodying her "No Men Required" philosophy, which encourages self-reliance in home and car maintenance through continuous learning and "do-it-yourself" skills. Her commitment to constant learning allows her to offer comprehensive support to her real estate clients, helping them not just find a house, but also gain the confidence to maintain it

https://kbbrealestate.com/about-us

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Lauren Hill

Lauren Hill is an experienced insurance producer (or agent) with the Trevor Randall Agency in Edmond, Oklahoma, where she has been for nearly five years. Her background includes many years in restaurant management, culminating as a bar manager and bartender, before transitioning to insurance during COVID-19 for family stability.


Lauren's approach to insurance is deeply rooted in customer service and building relationships. She focuses on coaching clients to understand their needs, advocating for them during claims, and emphasizing the critical importance of working with a licensed agent for proper liability coverage and financial protection. She helps clients navigate complex situations, find the best carrier fit, and ensures they're not underinsured, often saving them money.

https://trevorrandall.com/

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Mike McDaniels

Mike McDaniel is the lead inspector and market development person for National Property Inspections (NPI) in Oklahoma City. He co-leads a multi-inspector firm that services Oklahoma City and the southwest part of the state, including Lawton, Fort Sill, Duncan, Marlow, and more.


Mike transitioned to NPI after spending 28 years in the oil and gas industry, reaching a point where he could retire. His move was driven by a desire to help people and provide impartial guidance, particularly for first-time home buyers navigating significant investments. He emphasizes NPI's commitment to delivering impartial and thorough property inspections that are "not scary". Mike finds his current role less stressful and more fulfilling than his previous corporate setting, valuing the ability to help individuals over financial considerations.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mcdaniel-56a135353/

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Rob Hair

Rob Hair is the visionary founder and Field Director of Exterior Cleaning Professionals, a luxury exterior cleaning service that meticulously maintains the exterior of homes and businesses in the greater Oklahoma City metro area and beyond. His company utilizes an array of specialized cleaning techniques, extending far beyond traditional pressure washing, to enhance curb appeal and ensure lasting cleanliness.

https://www.exteriorcleaningprosokc.com

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Robert Norris

Robert Norris is the owner of CertaPro Painters in Oklahoma City. Since starting CertaPro Painters in the Oklahoma City and Edmond areas in 2012. Robert has been in the Oklahoma City area for most of his life and loves the community. CertaPro Painters OKC-Edmond helps businesses with home interior and exterior painting, commercial painting, roof coating, waterproof coating, and more. Beyond the painting industry, Robert is an expert business professional and loves coaching other growing entrepreneurs.

https://certapro.com/okc-edmond/