Best Behavior Creative Club

Chris and Brad enter into a thought provoking conversation with the Crafty Lumberjacks about life, love, and, of course, crafts! Dennis Setteducati and Andrew Boza are both actors turned professional crafters, who met on the National Tour of Fiddler on the Roof! Oy! They have appeared on The Chew and The Rachael Ray Show and can be seen on the HGTV Handmade Youtube Channel. https://www.craftylumberjacks.com/ Best Behavior Creative Club. A Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/) Original Production. This is a podcast for the people who make things, and make things happen. Our host and creative director, Chris McAdoo, takes you behind the scenes with experts in creativity, business, technology, and marketing. Together we'll uncover what it takes to drive engagement, grow a brand, pursue a passion, and nourish a creative life. Best Behavior Creative Club is one of many original productions for Designsensory, positioned to act as a catalyst for additional original podcasts, limited series, and various other forms of content. Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/)is a full-service research, branding, advertising and digital firm based in Knoxville, TN and known all over the world. Visit our site to learn more or drop us a line (https://bestbehavior.fireside.fm/contact).

Season One has come to a close, and now is the time to revisit an episode that we recorded right before the outbreak of COVID-19. Confession time... we didn't know where to place Kate's episode in our schedule once the pandemic began. It felt too normal. So, we kept it in the vault for a few months, but now we are ready to release Kate Wolff onto the world. AS CEO of Lupine Creative and Co-Chairman at DO the WeRQ, Kate has partnered with BIG brands. We're talking names like HBO, LG, Google, and Pokemon Go. From the beginning of the interview to the very end, Kate drops knowledge and truth bombs about the current state of advertising and what the industry will look like in the future. https://www.lupinecreative.com/ Best Behavior Creative Club. A Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/) Original Production. This is a podcast for the people who make things, and make things happen. Our host and creative director, Chris McAdoo, takes you behind the scenes with experts in creativity, business, technology, and marketing. Together we'll uncover what it takes to drive engagement, grow a brand, pursue a passion, and nourish a creative life. Best Behavior Creative Club is one of many original productions for Designsensory, positioned to act as a catalyst for additional original podcasts, limited series, and various other forms of content. Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/)is a full-service research, branding, advertising and digital firm based in Knoxville, TN and known all over the world. Visit our site to learn more or drop us a line (https://bestbehavior.fireside.fm/contact).

Chris and Brad say goodbye to season one. They talk about all they learned, share some of their favorite moments, and make observations on the state of creativity during the dystopian era of 2020. Grab a box of tissues and put on your thinking cap--This episode is a glass cage of emotion.

On this episode of Best Behavior Club, Chris McAdoo discusses the importance of art during times of uncertainty with Knoxville's own Liza Zenni, Executive Director of the Arts & Culture Alliance. This one is inspiring, ya'll. Get ready to be creative! (https://www.knoxalliance.com/) Best Behavior Creative Club. A Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/) Original Production. This is a podcast for the people who make things, and who things happen. Our host and creative director, Chris McAdoo, takes you behind the scenes with experts in creativity, business, technology, and marketing. Together we'll uncover what it takes to drive engagement, grow a brand, pursue a passion, and nourish a creative life. Best Behavior Creative Club is one of many original productions for Designsensory, positioned to act as a catalyst for additional original podcasts, limited series, and various other forms of content. Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/)is a full-service research, branding, advertising and digital firm based in Knoxville, TN and known all over the world. Visit our site (https://www.bestbehaviorcreativeclub.com/) to learn more and drop us a line if you'd like to join the club.

On this episode of Best Behavior Club, the Urban Guy himself--Alan Sims--talks about the lasting effects of COVID 19 and how our great city can move forward... together! https://insideofknoxville.com/ Best Behavior Creative Club. A Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/) Original Production. This is a podcast for the people who make things, and who things happen. Our host and creative director, Chris McAdoo, takes you behind the scenes with experts in creativity, business, technology, and marketing. Together we'll uncover what it takes to drive engagement, grow a brand, pursue a passion, and nourish a creative life. Best Behavior Creative Club is one of many original productions for Designsensory, positioned to act as a catalyst for additional original podcasts, limited series, and various other forms of content. Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/)is a full-service research, branding, advertising and digital firm based in Knoxville, TN and known all over the world. Visit our site (https://www.bestbehaviorcreativeclub.com/) to learn more and drop us a line if you'd like to join the club.

*"I think the hospitalty industry either takes to you or it doesn't ... and for me I feel in love with industry pretty quickly." *--Kim Bumpas Kim Bumpas, president of Visit Knoxville, joins Chris McAdoo to talk about what motivates her, and we dive head-first into challenges that the hospitality & travel industry are faced with since the COVID-19 pandemic - and the tactics to survive, adapt, and thrive moving forward. Kim Bumpas is a national and regional leader with strong hospitality experience and nearly two decades of experience in senior management, sales and marketing. A community leader and volunteer, Bumpas serves as a tourism leader for East Tennessee and the Knoxville community. Visit [https://www.visitknoxville.com/) for soooooo much information on Knoxville! Best Behavior Creative Club. A Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/) Original Production. This is a podcast for the people who make things, and make things happen. Our host and creative director, Chris McAdoo, takes you behind the scenes with experts in creativity, business, technology, and marketing. Together we'll uncover what it takes to drive engagement, grow a brand, pursue a passion, and nourish a creative life. Best Behavior Creative Club is one of many original productions for Designsensory, positioned to act as a catalyst for additional original podcasts, limited series, and various other forms of content. Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/)is a full-service research, branding, advertising and digital firm based in Knoxville, TN and known all over the world. Visit our site to learn more or drop us a line (https://bestbehavior.fireside.fm/contact).

Dale Mackey is one part creative, one part chef, with a large helping of entrepreneur. As the brains and skills behind Dale's Fried Pies, she's been featured by everyone from Martha Stewart and Huffpost to Garden & Gun, and as co-founder of the Central Collective, an eclectic, creative event space in downtown Knoxville - she's found her passion for bringing people together. Chris and Dale dig into what it means to balance creativity with business sense - and how she is working hard to maintain the community spirit of the Central Collective during the pandemic. Also, as it turns out - folks are hungry for pies and she's been shipping them all over the United States. Customers love the classic fruit pies, but Mackey loves her weirder flavors like chili mango with cardamom cream cheese. Get 'em in your belly: http://dalesfriedpies.com/ and check out the Central Collective (http://www.thecentralcollective.com/) while you're at it. Best Behavior Creative Club. A Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/) Original Production. This is a podcast for the people who make things, and who things happen. Our host and creative director, Chris McAdoo, takes you behind the scenes with experts in creativity, business, technology, and marketing. Together we'll uncover what it takes to drive engagement, grow a brand, pursue a passion, and nourish a creative life. Best Behavior Creative Club is one of many original productions for Designsensory, positioned to act as a catalyst for additional original podcasts, limited series, and various other forms of content. Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/)is a full-service research, branding, advertising and digital firm based in Knoxville, TN and known all over the world. Visit our site (https://www.bestbehaviorcreativeclub.com/) to learn more and drop us a line if you'd like to join the club.

You know her, you love her - and if you're anywhere in the 865, you probably have a piece of her art in your house. Paris Woodhull visits (via the internet machine) with Chris and Brad to talk all about what drives her to create, how she's dealing with the Covid-19-Pocalypse, and the steps she's taking to build a successful career as an artist. *"I’m definitely half artist, half entrepreneur." * Learn all about Paris, and buy a few things while you're at it - https://pariswoodhull.com/ And make sure to follow her on insta, where she absolutely KILLS it - https://www.instagram.com/pariswoodhull/ Best Behavior Creative Club. A Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/) Original Production. This is a podcast for the people who make things, and who things happen. Our host and creative director, Chris McAdoo, takes you behind the scenes with experts in creativity, business, technology, and marketing. Together we'll uncover what it takes to drive engagement, grow a brand, pursue a passion, and nourish a creative life. Best Behavior Creative Club is one of many original productions for Designsensory, positioned to act as a catalyst for additional original podcasts, limited series, and various other forms of content. Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/)is a full-service research, branding, advertising and digital firm based in Knoxville, TN and known all over the world. Visit our site (https://www.bestbehaviorcreativeclub.com/) to learn more and drop us a line if you'd like to join the club.

"We doubled our output AND sold out in a third of the time." ...Brian Strutz Chris and Brad order take out for 2 from A Dopo Pizza in Knoxville, and during their socially distant picnic, the boys interview one of the most buzz-worthy and passionate dough-shapers in the state of Tennessee: Brian Strutz; the man, the myth, the legendary pizza maker! On March 13th, 2020, Brian got the call that his thriving downtown pizza shop would be forced to close it's doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Brian and his team took that as a challenge, closed down for eight days - and came back stronger than ever with big ideas, updated recipes, and an all-new way of doing business. You'll learn what drives Brian's creative spirit - and the tactical business decisions that have set A Dopo up for long-term success, even in tough times. Order some 'Za HERE (but do it quick - online ordering typically sells out in less than an hour): http://www.adopopizza.com/ Best Behavior Creative Club. A Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/) Original Production. This is a podcast for the people who make things, and who things happen. Our host and creative director, Chris McAdoo, takes you behind the scenes with experts in creativity, business, technology, and marketing. Together we'll uncover what it takes to drive engagement, grow a brand, pursue a passion, and nourish a creative life. Best Behavior Creative Club is one of many original productions for Designsensory, positioned to act as a catalyst for additional original podcasts, limited series, and various other forms of content. Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/)is a full-service research, branding, advertising and digital firm based in Knoxville, TN and known all over the world. Visit our site (https://www.bestbehaviorcreativeclub.com/) to learn more and drop us a line if you'd like to join the club.

*"If you don’t create it… who else will?" *--Haseeb Qureshi Haseeb Qureshi is a man of many talents. Lawyer, self-taught coder, entrepreneur, teacher, mentor, and ... skateboarder? In addition to all of those things, Haseeb has become a thought-leader and a teacher during the pandemic, working with the City of Knoxville and local entrepreneuers to help Knoxville businesses make sense of the Cares Act. Tune in for some wise words straight from the mouth of this ollie-kick-flipping lawyer/entrepreneur! Visit whatsthecares.com (https://whatsthecares.com/) for soooooo much information on the CARES Act, PPP, and just about everything else that's on everyones' mind. Best Behavior Creative Club. A Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/) Original Production. This is a podcast for the people who make things, and who things happen. Host and creative director, Chris McAdoo, takes you behind the scenes with experts in creativity, business, technology, and marketing. Together we'll uncover what it takes to drive engagement, grow a brand, pursue a passion, and nourish a creative life. Best Behavior Creative Club is one of many original productions for Designsensory, positioned to act as a catalyst for additional original podcasts, limited series, and various other forms of content. Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/)is a full-service research, branding, advertising and digital firm based in Knoxville, TN and known all over the world. Visit our site (https://www.bestbehaviorcreativeclub.com/) to learn more and drop us a line if you'd like to join the club.

How has COVID impacted the perception of the disabled? What are the pitfalls of Ableism during these troubling times? On this episode of Best Behavior, Designsensory's Director of Strategy, Josh Loebner, breaks down the past, present, and future of disability and inclusion. Josh is an adjunct faculty member of King College, teaching upper-level communications courses including Rhetoric & Persuasion. He currently serves as diversity coordinator for District 7 of the American Advertising Federation, which represents 23 affiliate advertising clubs and federations in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, and is a frequent contributor to ADWEEK. Josh’s passion in life is to bring conviction, visibility and voice to a rarely discussed topic—advertising and disability. Learn more about Josh [https://designsensory.com/team/josh-loebner/) here. Best Behavior Creative Club. A Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/) Original Production. This is a podcast for the people who make things, and who things happen. Our host and creative director, Chris McAdoo, takes you behind the scenes with experts in creativity, business, technology, and marketing. Together we'll uncover what it takes to drive engagement, grow a brand, pursue a passion, and nourish a creative life. Best Behavior Creative Club is one of many original productions for Designsensory, positioned to act as a catalyst for additional original podcasts, limited series, and various other forms of content. Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/)is a full-service research, branding, advertising and digital firm based in Knoxville, TN and known all over the world. Visit our site (https://www.bestbehaviorcreativeclub.com/) to learn more and drop us a line if you'd like to join the club.

*“Let’s come out of this smarter, stronger, and more humble.” * Chris McAdoo sits down (with appropriate distance, of course) with co-founder and executive creative director of Designsensory, Joseph Nother. During this Covid-19 crisis, businesses have had to adjust quickly to a new reality - where we're not all sitting across from each other, and the water cooler has become our own kitchens. We dig into the tactical and strategic decisions we've made to build up our team and continue to collaborate - create amazing, thoughtful work during turbulant times for the state of TN. We also take a deep dive into what this experience is teaching us about appreciation, patience...and empathy. What lessons can we learn that can be carried forward, and how will they positively change the ways we work, and live. Thanks for listening. Best Behavior Creative Club. A Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/) Original Production. This is a podcast for the people who make things, and who things happen. Our host and creative director, Chris McAdoo, takes you behind the scenes with experts in creativity, business, technology, and marketing. Together we'll uncover what it takes to drive engagement, grow a brand, pursue a passion, and nourish a creative life. Best Behavior Creative Club is one of many original productions for Designsensory, positioned to act as a catalyst for additional original podcasts, limited series, and various other forms of content. Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/)is a full-service research, branding, advertising and digital firm based in Knoxville, TN and known all over the world. Visit our site (https://www.bestbehaviorcreativeclub.com/) to learn more and drop us a line if you'd like to join the club.

“I love ideas that are creative AND help others”. As an internationally renowned artist, photographer, and author, Jeremy Cowart has a lot going on. So, it makes perfect sense to take on one more BIG thing - The Purpose Hotel in Nashville, TN. Get ready for a great conversation with a man on a mission to ""explore the intersection of creativity and empathy" and make a real difference in the world. The official bio: Named the “Most Influential Photographer on the Internet” by Huffington Post, Forbes and Yahoo in 2014, Jeremy Cowart (https://www.jeremycowart.com/) is an award-winning photographer, artist, and entrepreneur whose mission in life is to "explore the intersection of creativity and empathy." Jeremy has published four books and is a sought-after speaker, having presented at TEDx, the United Nations and creative conferences across the country. His latest endeavor is The Purpose Hotel, a planned global for-profit hotel chain designed to fuel the work of not-for-profit organizations. He’s the founder of a global photography movement, Help-Portrait, a mobile social networking app called OKDOTHIS, and an online teaching platform, See University. He lives in Nashville, TN, with his wife and four children, two of whom they recently adopted from Haiti. Best Behavior Creative Club. A Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/) Original Production. This is a podcast for the people who make things, and who things happen. Our host and creative director, Chris McAdoo, takes you behind the scenes with experts in creativity, business, technology, and marketing. Together we'll uncover what it takes to drive engagement, grow a brand, pursue a passion, and nourish a creative life. Best Behavior Creative Club is one of many original productions for Designsensory, positioned to act as a catalyst for additional original podcasts, limited series, and various other forms of content. Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/)is a full-service research, branding, advertising and digital firm based in Knoxville, TN and known all over the world. Visit our site (https://www.bestbehaviorcreativeclub.com/) to learn more and drop us a line if you'd like to join the club.

"Regular, and sometimes very deliberate failures have led me to success." On this week's episode, we sit down with Josh Brandon of https://joshbrandonmedia.com. A voice actor, a comedian, an actor, copywriter, an event emcee, a public speaking coach, Josh truly is a man of many talents! He has made a career out of being versatile, and being authentic to his own brand of humor and performance art. We cover many aspects of his unique entertainment career, while Josh drops a bunch of "truth bombs" about living that creative life, mastering a craft, and how to thrive as a creative in the gig economy. Here is a man of many voices.... and hundreds of stories. Get ready to laugh through this one! Best Behavior Creative Club. A Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/) Original Production. This is a podcast for the people who make things, and make things happen. Chris McAdoo and Brad Carpenter take you behind the scenes with experts in creativity, business, technology, and marketing. Together we'll uncover what it takes to drive engagement, grow a brand, pursue a passion, and nourish a creative life. Best Behavior Creative Club is one of many original productions for Designsensory, positioned to act as a catalyst for additional original podcasts, limited series, and various other forms of content. Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/)is a full-service research, branding, advertising and digital firm based in Knoxville, TN and known all over the world. Visit our site to learn more or drop us a line (https://bestbehavior.fireside.fm/contact).

"It's important to me that everyone feels valued and heard, and that the vibe on the set is good." On this week's episode, Marianne Canada of http://HGTV.com takes a break from the studio to hang out with the boys and talk about the rise of digital media, content creation, and the craft of storytelling! Marianne Canada is the Executive Producer for Discovery Digital Studios (http://www.scrippslifestylestudios.com/) and digital host of HGTV Handmand (https://www.hgtv.com/shows/hgtv-handmade) We cover many aspects of her exciting work-life--from the time she was an Eastern Eurpoean actress, to the dark days of slinging drinks in New York City, and then we discover how all this led her to a very diverse career in the world of entertainment. Here is a can't miss episode of Best Behavior Creative Club. Best Behavior Creative Club. A Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/) Original Production. This is a podcast for the people who make things, and who things happen. Our host and creative director, Chris McAdoo, takes you behind the scenes with experts in creativity, business, technology, and marketing. Together we'll uncover what it takes to drive engagement, grow a brand, pursue a passion, and nourish a creative life. Best Behavior Creative Club is one of many original productions for Designsensory, positioned to act as a catalyst for additional original podcasts, limited series, and various other forms of content. Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/)is a full-service research, branding, advertising and digital firm based in Knoxville, TN and known all over the world. Visit our site (https://www.bestbehaviorcreativeclub.com/) to learn more and drop us a line if you'd like to join the club.

Our crew is having serious fun this holiday season, and we're excited to present our very own...Best Behavior Christmas Spectacular! Original stories, holiday memories from some of our own kiddos, and fun facts about the holiday. Highlights include...KFC in Japan, at least a dozen terrifying Christmas creatures from Iceland...and A LOT of back and forth about the 1978 Star Wars Christmas Special. (Spoiler Alert: Chewy's dad's name is "Lumpy"). Best Behavior Creative Club. A Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/) Original Production. This is a podcast for the people who make things, and make things happen. Our host and creative director, Chris McAdoo, takes you behind the scenes with experts in creativity, business, technology, and marketing. Together we'll uncover what it takes to drive engagement, grow a brand, pursue a passion, and nourish a creative life. Best Behavior Creative Club is one of many original productions for Designsensory, positioned to act as a catalyst for additional original podcasts, limited series, and various other forms of content. Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/)is a full-service research, branding, advertising and digital firm based in Knoxville, TN and known all over the world. Visit our site to learn more or drop us a line (https://bestbehavior.fireside.fm/contact).

"Nine times out of ten, if you allow yourself a challenging opportunity or a new creative space…the world starts to open up." As marketing director of Brixx Pizza (https://brixxpizza.com/), Jenna Wise makes a lot of decisions - Where to focus, what to focus on, and how to get there in the first place. We dig into her career as a creative professional and the steps that brought to her Brixx Pizza, heading up a team and leading the communication charge for a rapidly growing business with 29 locations throughout the southeast. Best Behavior Creative Club. A Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/) Original Production. This is a podcast for the people who make things, and make things happen. Our host and creative director, Chris McAdoo, takes you behind the scenes with experts in creativity, business, technology, and marketing. Together we'll uncover what it takes to drive engagement, grow a brand, pursue a passion, and nourish a creative life. Best Behavior Creative Club is one of many original productions for Designsensory, positioned to act as a catalyst for additional original podcasts, limited series, and various other forms of content. Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/)is a full-service research, branding, advertising and digital firm based in Knoxville, TN and known all over the world. Visit our site to learn more or drop us a line (https://bestbehavior.fireside.fm/contact).

A conversation with Mary Kellogg-Joslyn is a powerful thing. She’s a woman who has climbed the highest ranks at CBS to transform the modern talk show with “Morning with Regis & Kathie Lee”. As executive Vice President of television for Disney, she opened up the “vault” to release all the Disney classics we know and love. AND she signed the first million dollar check on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire”. Now, as founder and chief executive of the Titanic attraction in Pigeon Forge, TN and Branson, MI, she leads a dedicated team that works hard to give visitors the ultimate immersive historical experience. https://titanicpigeonforge.com/

Musician David Francisco thought he would never walk again, much less stand on the stage of American Idol. After a severe spinal cord injury left David in a wheelchair in 2016, he discovered how deep his desire to make music went (hint: pretty deep), he met his wonderful wife, Kristi (who also joins us on this episode), and he learned how hard he was willing to fight for both. We talk about the accident, his comeback, adventures in American Idol, his new album "Lionheart", and what drives him to create and collaborate now more than ever. *_"You're vying for people's attention and you have to give them 10 things before you can ask anything." _ *...David Fransisco on how to build a real community that is invested in you and what you're offering. ** Learn more about David and Kristi's adventures: Ellen Denegeres (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fHQJNHLw2U) People.com (https://people.com/music/paralyzed-american-idol-alum-david-francisco-releases-inspiring-new-music-after-accident/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/davidfranciscomusic/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/davidfranciscomusic/?hl=en) Twitter (https://twitter.com/_davidfrancisco?lang=en) Lionheart (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xot74g8FDC8) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxBrCHmqjvkgwjnkrEV68ag) Shed Sessions (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23shedsession) Best Behavior Creative Club. A Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/) Original Production. This is a podcast for the people that make things, and make things happen. Our host and creative director, Chris McAdoo, takes you behind the scenes with experts in creativity, business, technology, and marketing. Together we'll uncover what it takes to drive engagement, grow a brand, pursue a passion, and nourish a creative life. From Chris: "I'm really happy to be back with the podcast. It's been a minute or two (sorry 'bout that) and a lot has happened since then. So lets get down to business, talk to some amazing people, and have some fun." Best Behavior Creative Club is the first of many original productions for Designsensory, positioned to act as a catalyst for additional original podcasts, limited series, and various other forms of content. Designsensory (https://designsensory.com/)is a full-service research, branding, advertising and digital firm based in Knoxville, TN and known all over the world. Visit our site to learn more or drop us a line (https://bestbehavior.fireside.fm/contact).

We’re excited to share our conversation with Tennessee Tourism Commissioner (and former “milkman”) Mark Ezell, a man on a mission to bring the beauty and values of Tennessee to life for people in our own backyard, and all across the world. This is a man who believes in the power of Tennessee, and the power of experiences all across the state. From the big cities to the most rural counties, we’ve got beauty, talent in spades, and a willingness to roll up our sleeves to show the world what we’re about. Mark's bio, courtesy of TN.gov (https://www.tn.gov/tourism/meet-the-commissioner.html): Mark Ezell, a seventh generation Tennessean, will serve as the Commissioner of the Department of Tourist Development. Ezell has worked with Dean Foods since 1998 as a senior executive focused on brand development for Purity Dairies and other southeast dairies. Ezell spearheaded philanthropic efforts to create the Purity Foundation and other Middle Tennessee efforts like the successful Moosic City Dairy Dash. He is a nationally recognized brand developer who coordinated the creation and implementation of the iconic “Milk Mustache – Got Milk?” campaign. His 35 years at Purity Dairies, including time as President and General Manager, helped the former family-owned company receive recognition as a “Brands That Built Nashville” winner from the Nashville American Advertising Federation.