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Episode 20: Jon McClellan – Cruz’s Grassroots Point Man
Ted Cruz knew his race needed to be a Grassroots victory, and Jon McClellan helped lead that effort! This week we’re continuing our time in Cruz World. I wouldn’t blame you for wondering if we’re turning into the Cruz Campaign podcast but that’s not qu...
Episode 19: John Drogin – Defying the Odds and Electing Senator Cruz
Electing Senator Cruz Wasn’t Supposed to Be Possible. John Drogin’s Role as Cruz’s Campaign Manager Was to Defy the Odds! This week’s guest is John Drogin. Drogin has been a long-time friend of mine and somebody I’ve worked in the conservative politica...
Episode 18: John Lappe – Opposition Research & Running for President
Learn about Opposition Research and Campaign Vulnerability Studies from the expert who ran Ted Cruz’s internal vetting! Today we’re talking about campaign intelligence and opposition research with the man responsible for quarterbacking the internal vet...
Episode 17: Josh Perry – Social Media and Electing Ted Cruz
Electing Ted Cruz to the Senate was a monumental challenge, and Josh drove the digital campaign that made it happen! Today we’re talking to the man behind Ted Cruz’s social media success: Mr. Josh Perry. Josh is an alumni of the University of Texas at ...
Episode 16: Zan Campbell – Leadership and Campaign Management
As a Naval Aviator and through successful campaign management, Zan knows a little something about campaign management! Our guest this week is Zan Campbell of South Carolina. Zan and I recently got connected because he’s currently managing a State Senat...
Episode 15: Luke Macias – General Consulting and Helping Conservatives Win
How to excel as a General Consultant and help Conservatives Win! This week’s guest is my good friend Luke Macias, owner of the Texas-based Macias Strategies. Macias Strategies is driven by the desire to achieve conservative policy outcomes at the state...
Episode 14: Cole & Kaya Lyle – Service Dog and Veteran Advocate
How did a Marine Corps Veteran and his Service Dog become the most powerful Lobbying team in DC? Today we’re doing a special episode with a two good friends of mine, Cole and Kaya Lyle. Both are a bit on the hairy side but Kaya is clearly the more lova...
Episode 13: Rep. Daniel Zolnikov – How to Get Elected at 25
Daniel Zolnikov was elected at 25 to the State House and just entered his 3rd Term at 29. Today we’re talking to Montana State Representative, Daniel Zolnikov. He’s just started his third term in the Big Sky State’s legislature and is only 29 years old...
Episode 12: Konni Burton – From TEA Party Mom to State Senator
How Konni Burton got active, helped elect Ted Cruz and became an rockstar State Senator This week, we’re talking with my State Senator and long-time friend, Konni Burton! Konni will tell you that the most important parts of her bio are that she is fore...
Episode 11: Trey Edwards – How to Kill Taxes On a Shoestring Budget
How Trey Quarterbacked Three Campaigns to Kill Taxes…and Stopped $200 Million Worth! This week we’re joined by Trey Edwards, President of TDS Fundraising and Victory Social Media. He is a campaign and social media specialist from Alabama and has a volu...