How To Run For Office

How To Run For Office


Episode 28: Matt Robbins – How to Get Started as a First Time Candidate

May 17, 2017

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00:00 Podcast Introduction and Matt Robbins Bio
01:33 Welcome to the Podcast, Matt!
02:14 How did you get started in politics?
08:00 Running for Office is, at its core, a simple affair. Not easy, but simple.
17:20 Can you articulate WHY you are running for office?
24:10 What are you doing to help conservatives and campaigns today?
34:50 What are the primary indicators you look for to determine the health of a campaign?
43:23 If you want to run for office, there are plenty of opportunities.
45:05 What are the top systems that candidates need to put in place before they run?
47:12 “Really? He is running for office?!”
52:40 We need good, principled people to run for office and help others do so!
54:42 What are some of the most common pitfalls that first time candidates fall into?
59:48 Your spouse needs to be your biggest fan. Take care of your family! Listen to how Matt Krause puts his family first!
1:03:48 Where can folks find you online, Matt?
1:04:30 Farewell to Matt Robbins and Podcast Outro