This week's guest is Jeff McMahon. He has the most incredible career in the music industry. He was the keyboardist and vocalist for Tim McGraw's band The Dancehall Doctors for 18 years. Jeff wasn't with Tim from the beginning but early enough before Indian Outlaw came out, so let's say once he hired Jeff, Tim's career took off. Jeff even played "Live Like You're Dying" at the Country Music Awards. A song so special it took on a life of its own, shooting up the charts in record time, breaking a thirty-year record for consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Charts. Jeff also wrote the last chapter for Baseball legend Tug McGraw's autobiography "Ya Gotta Believe." He also ran marathons for the Tug McGraw Foundation while supporting research for brain tumor patients.
Jeff McMahon went to Nashville all by himself; his Dad used to drive two hours to buy records and wouldn't allow him to buy his first keyboard unless they could afford a case. He's a self-taught piano man who became the 2001 Nominee for "Musician of the Year/Keyboardist" by the Academy of Country Music. He's played with Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors for nearly two decades and played on countless number one singles. He's edited books, and aside from running 6 marathons himself, coached other runners to raise money for charities while working and producing new artists like Ashlyn Grayce, Jim Brown, Nicole Lewis, and Maddye Trew, and Zach Stone.
In this episode, Jeff discusses moving forward, hit records, and holding onto your heart. He also shares lessons from the road and tips around making stronger connections with others. It where cameras, keyboards, and Clubhouse meet. With a powerful performance at the end!
Kerry Brett and Jeff McMahon cover a lot of ground. Topics include:
Why being authentic allows you to connect with others in a meaningful way.
Slow down and pay attention to others. Paying attention and listening will go a long way when building new relationships online.
You will connect with people for different reasons, so just be yourself, and don't be afraid to say what's on your mind.
Set boundaries with your schedule, don't try to be too available. Men like women who aren't easily assessable.
If you're honest with who you are, you will stand out. Most people are pretending to have a perfect life that doesn't exist.
Listen to what others say on Clubhouse, which is a great place to hear responses in real-time. If you spend time in rooms on Clubhouse, this will help you improve your communication skills.
Why being honest and authentic builds trust. Men fall in love with the real you anyway. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there in a big way.
People are so rushed and distracted, so pay attention. Slow it down; it's ok to wait to respond until you find the right words.
Being quiet and being intentional are powerful tools when communicating with others.
If you're always kind, it will go a long way. The struggle is real, so kill them with kindness.
Date a lot. Practice makes perfect. The more you date, the better you'll become.
Lead with your heart, and don't forget to be authentic. Say what you want to say, not what you think you should say. That's how you'll make a significant impact when online dating.
To find out more about Jeff McMahon, you can find him on Instagram @mcmahonsays. You can also find him on Twitter, Facebook and Clubhouse under the same.