How To Run For Office

How To Run For Office


Latest Episodes

Episode 10: Wendy Day – Mom Power & The Cruz Campaign
January 05, 2017

Stories from the Cruz Presidential Race and How Mom Power Helps You Win Today we’re talking to Wendy Day about Campaign Messaging, Leveraging earned Media and how to improve your public speaking and debate skills.

Episode 9: Ryan Mauldin – Digital Campaign Tips, Tricks & Wizardry
December 20, 2016

Managing Campaigns, Building a Digital Campaign and Humanizing CandidatesToday we’re talking to Ryan Mauldin about campaign management, constructing an effective digital campaign and how to build connections between candidates and voters.

Episode 8: Aaron Harris – Planning GOTV and Staying on Message
December 14, 2016

Voter Fraud, Planning GOTV and Staying on MessageToday we’re talking to Aaron Harris about managing campaigns, the differences between partisan and nonpartisan races and what you can do to avoid losing your race due to voter fraud.

Episode 7: Matt Krause – Losing, Winning and Leading with Integrity
December 06, 2016

Losing, Winning & Leading with Integrity​Today we’re talking to Representative Matt Krause of Texas 93rd District about how he got started as a candidate and the lessons he has learned through both defeat and victory.

Episode 6: Gabriella Hoffman – How to Build Your Campaign’s Content and Social Media Strategy
November 30, 2016

Gabby Hoffman Introduction:Today we're talking with Conservative Media Strategist and Social Media Consultant, Gabriella "Gabby" Hoffman. She graduated from UC-San Diego in June 2012 with a degree in Political Science and a minor in History.

Episode 5: Toby Marie Walker – Winning with Grassroots & Leveraging Volunteers
November 23, 2016

Toby Walker joins us to share what she's learned in 10 yrs of political service: From Grassroots Volunteer to advising Presidential candidates.

Episode 4: Brendan Steinhauser – How to Run a Data-Driven Campaign
November 14, 2016

How to Run a Data Driven Campaign​This episode, we're talking to Brendan Steinhauser, a national grassroots organizer and campaign manager with a fantastic record.Brendan spent seven years in Washington, D.C.

Episode 3: Brian Sikma – Handling the Media & Honing Your Message
November 07, 2016

Show Notes:00:35 - What it takes to get started working in politics01:45 - Brian's background in politics04:45 - The value of character and work-ethic in politics07:30 - How to land your first job in politics10:55 - Understanding WHY you want a politic...

Episode 2: Tony McDonald – Succeeding in Public Office & Ethics 101
November 07, 2016

Show Notes:00:30 - Tony McDonald Introduction01:37 - Tony's background in politics02:55 - Young Conservatives of Texas06:05 - Building a strong team, as a newly elected official11:45 - How to make your mark as a Freshman Representative13:08 - Fighting ...

Episode 1: Drew Ryun – Fundraising Tips & Keys to Campaign Strategy
November 05, 2016

Show Notes:00:27 – Drew Ryun Introduction01:52 – How did your family get involved in politics?04:00 - Give us an overview of your political career06:25 - What do candidates need to have squared away before they decide to run?