How To Run For Office

How To Run For Office


Latest Episodes

Episode 30: Matt Mackowiak – Communicating on the Campaign Trail
June 07, 2017

Campaign Trail Lessons in Communicating Effectively as a Candidate Matt Mackowiak (Mack-o-VEE-yack) is an Austin based political and communications consultant and President of Potomac Strategy Group. They provides political consulting to conservative c...

Episode 29: Sean Davis – How to Communicate and Master Policy Like a Pro
May 23, 2017

A candidate’s ability to communicate effectively and master policy matter are critical to their success at the ballot box. Sean Davis is a co-founder of The Federalist. He previously worked as an economic policy adviser to Gov. Rick Perry,

Episode 28: Matt Robbins – How to Get Started as a First Time Candidate
May 17, 2017

How to Get Started as a First Time Candidate This week’s guest is a former boss of mine and somebody who helped shape me in significant ways as a candidate and campaign trainer.  Matt Robbins is a Republican political consultant with clients from coast...

Episode 27: Laura Fillault – What I Learned from Running and Winning Local Office
May 10, 2017

Don’t let running for local office scare you! Here are some success secrets from a Winner: Our guest this week is Laura Fillault of The Woodlands, TX. Near Houston, she is one of the Township Directors of The Woodlands,

Episode 26: Ellen Troxclair – Becoming Austin’s Youngest Councilwoman
May 02, 2017

Ellen Troxclair became the youngest Councilwoman in Austin, Texas as a first time candidate. How did she do it? Elected to public office in 2014, Ellen Troxclair is the youngest woman to ever serve on the Austin City Council.

Episode 25: Dr. Mark Campbell – Keys to Campaigning from a 40 Year Veteran
April 26, 2017

Campaigning for conservatives for 40 years will teach you a lot. Dr. Mark Campbell has the knowledge and scars to prove it! Today we’re talking to another Ted Cruz Presidential Campaign Alumni, Dr. Mark Campbell.

Episode 24: Rick Green – Training Patriots and Equipping Future Candidates
April 18, 2017

Rick Green’s Legacy is Going to Be Training Patriots and Equipping Future Candidates for Public Service. Today’s interview is a special one for me because I’m talking with somebody who has had an enormous impact on my career.

Episode 23: Chris Wilson – Ted Cruz’s Pollster Talks Big Data and Winning Iowa
April 11, 2017

Chris Wilson is Ted Cruz’s Pollster and he Helps Conservatives Win Elections. This week’s guest is Chris Wilson, the former Director of Research and Analytics for the Ted Cruz for President campaign, where he oversaw all polling, data analytics,

Episode 22: Mick Paskiewicz – Simple Rules for Winning Elections
April 06, 2017

Simple Rules Win Elections: Stand for Principle, Don’t Lie and Be Nice to People! This week our guest is Mick Paskiewicz of Intellz Opposition Research and Strategy. He is a skilled and experienced operative and researcher with more than 8 years of exp...

Episode 21: Cathy Scott – Conservative Activist to Rockstar Campaign Manager
March 28, 2017

Cathy Scott’s Transition from Conservative Activist to Rockstar Campaign Manager was Rapid but Not Without Hard Work… This week our guest is Cathy Scott. She describes herself on Twitter as a Conservative Aggie fighting for a Stronger Texas and a Joyfu...