Jim Donnally is the current CFO of Glockner Enterprises. He's been a part of some of the most impactful innovations in Glockner history. The family credits him for much of their success, although you won't find him taking credit himself. His honesty and articulate storytelling is a welcomed addition to the podcast, and I'm proud to end my time here with an impactful conversation from one of my friends and professional mentors.
Thanks for everything,
Connor
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From the Desk of Jim Donnally:
Top 10-key rules for success
1.Serve others before/ahead of ourselves.
2.Have a long view. Be enthusiastic about making current sacrifices in exchange for long-term gains.
3.To create uncommon value, do the dirty, smelly, hard work that others prefer to avoid. And do the most difficult work first.
4.Challenge the status quo. Teams trend toward complacency over time; the antidote is to passionately earn our way every day
5.Expect success, internalize failure, but don’t celebrate either for long.
6. A career lasts a long time; we learn along the way but attempt to avoid creating myths correlating efforts and results. We err when we believe that past successes give us a pass on new deal diligence or when we ignore the impact of luck and timing.
7.The most important thing in business is billing. We might believe that it is technical competence, customer service, supply chain management, pricing or otherwise, but we might not be correct.
8.In all things and in all relationships, be fair and require the same from others. It’s nice to be nice; be the servant we wish to have. Measure the value of relationships and jettison those that cost too much or that we don’t enjoy.
9.The most admirable professional attribute is listening well. Always be learning, risk to implement new knowledge and be hungry to be better at _____ (fill in your own blanks).
10.Being all in is optional, but choices are not without costs. The number of times we bet the farm is optional.
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Humorist List
1.When the horse that you’re riding dies; dismount.
2.When you’re in a hole; stop digging.
3.If you think it is complicated now, form a committee.
4.A business model predicated on national, State or local incentives is doomed to fail.
5.If you want to run a non-profit, do so. A venture without profits is a hobby.
6.It’s okay to punt and regroup again and again. We’re in control of the clock and time will not run out until we do.
7. The best ideas are stolen.
8.Corporate welfare is generally a bad idea.
9.Bad credit costs too much. If you buy it, pay for it on time. Don’t be a dick.
10.Cash is king, but if the queen cries, she’s the ruler.
The Matriarch of the family, Barb Glockner, joins us for an audio-only interview because she's just too humble of a person to get in front of a camera...if that tells you anything.
Barb is not shy about her desire for "a small life". "Even Andy" she notes, had other plans that growing an enterprises that employees hundreds of local people. It's exactly that attitude of quiet service, humility, and anonymity that makes her such a powerhouse in the family. What she taught her children is that money, success, and influence should be a non-factor in how they treat people or choosing to do the right thing, and it shows in how they live & work today.
Guest:
Barb Glockner
Host:
Connor Sherman
Guest:
Ralph Cartee | Glockner Insurance
Host:
Connor Sherman | Brand Manager at Glockner.com
Interviews with two of our cities most creative people, distilled into 20 minutes of creative fuel for the rural entrepreneurs, artists, and visionaries trying to compose something of value.
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Every episode of the Local Legends Podcast is made possible by Glockner Enterprises. They are a huge part of the small town success stories happening here in Portsmouth, Ohio. So if you or anyone you know is ready to make a vehicle purchase, make sure they visit Glockner.com to get started.
Listen to Noah Colley's "We The Water" Ep:
https://open.spotify.com/album/7zkkSF1kKXmYul4Qdhhk9X?si=GMS7olxvReSpYYrNfxIOPw
Read Nick Sherman's novel, "Dead End Job":
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What do a Financial Advisor, World Renown French Painter, Treatment Expert, and Designer have in common? They've all found success in Portsmouth, Ohio.
In this Episode, you'll hear impactful stories from 4 of our former guests. Their stories are an important example of the kind of perspective, risk taking, and presence of mind this is necessary to succeed in a place that's been considered hopeless.
How do you see opportunities where others can't?
What about pursuing a dream that seems impossible,
taking ownership instead of blaming others,
or shooting from the stars when you start from the bottom?
These 4 stories hold within them, 4 keys to small town success.
[3:15] Asa Jewett (Episode 50)
[6:15] Bastien Lacouffe Deharme (Episode 6)
[11:30] Max Liles (Episode 8)
[14:35] Kelly Babcock (Episode 12)
Clay Johnson was the primary Attorney for Glockner Enterprises for over 34 years. He was one of Ebb Glockner's closest colleagues, and worked closely alongside Ebb during his period of prolific family business expansion. On this episode he shares many anecdotes about his time serving 4 of the 6 generations of Glockners, and insight into why he believes the business has continued successfully now for 6 generations.
As Clay puts it: "Why shouldn't we all be cognizant of the fact that we're going to have successors? I mean... if you have anything worth having, why not have it continue?"
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Every episode of the Local Legends Podcast is made possible by Glockner Enterprises.
They are a huge part of the small town success stories happening here in Portsmouth, Ohio.
So if you or anyone you know is ready to make a vehicle purchase, make sure they visit Glockner.com to get started.
Bj Stewart is the General Manager at Glockner Portsmouth Automall and has done everything in his 16 year journey in the automotive industry, from washing cars to running the dealership. He's one of our own, and a excellent example of someone succeeding behind his wildest dreams right here in Portsmouth.
Every episode of the Local Legends Podcast is made possible by Glockner Enterprises.
They are a huge part of the small town success stories happening here in Portsmouth, Ohio.
So if you or anyone you know is ready to make a vehicle purchase, make sure they visit Glockner.com to get started.
Guest:
BJ Stewart | General Manager at Glockner Portsmouth Automall
Bjstewart@glockner.com
Maile Millsap has been apart of every level of production at Warner Bros on a string of successful sitcoms including The Big Bang Theory.
On this episode she shares her 15 year success story working in Hollywood and why she moved back to her hometown.
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Sponsored by:
Glockner.com
Every episode of the Local Legends Podcast is made possible by Glockner Enterprises. They are a huge part of the small town success stories happening here in Portsmouth, Ohio. So if you or anyone you know is ready to make a vehicle purchase, make sure they visit Glockner.com to get started.
Host:
Connor Sherman | Brand Manager at Glockner
https://www.instagram.com/comebackcitykid/
The Speakeasy Sessions are a chance to discuss topics regarding The Comeback City, insight from past guests, and share strategy about the small town entrepreneur lifestyle.
For Session 4, We discuss the very insightful research of AnnaLee Saxenian's book about the culture of Silicon Valley, what they did to accelerate their success and drastically outpace other tech communities, and the implications that research has for small rural communities like ours.
Host:
Connor Sherman | Brand Manager at Glockner
https://www.instagram.com/comebackcitykid/
Sponsor:
Glockner.com
🚗Every episode of the Local Legends Podcast is made possible by Glockner Enterprises. They are a huge part of the small town success stories happening here in Portsmouth, Ohio. So if anyone you know is ready to make a vehicle purchase, make sure they visit Glockner.com to get started.
🍻 Bernie G Dortmunder Lager | The Beer of Local Legends Brewed locally in partnership with the Portsmouth Brewing Company to celebrate small town success stories.
Sources:
Startup Communities // by Brad Feld
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15822571-startup-communities
Regional Advantage: Culture and Competition in Silicon Valley about Route 128 // by AnnaLee Saxenian
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22401444-regional-advantage
Tia King is a Family Nurse Practitioner at SOMC. She's a board member of the Southern Ohio Art Museum, The Counseling Center, and a founding member of the Portsmouth Unity Project.
Tia is a prime example of a busy local professional & mother of 2 who's using her skillset to holistically improve the health of our community.
Host: Connor Sherman | Brand Manager at Glockner
https://www.instagram.com/comebackcitykid/
-- Sponsored by Glockner.com --
Every episode of the Local Legends Podcast is made possible by Glockner Enterprises. They are a huge part of the small town success stories happening here in Portsmouth, Ohio. So if you or anyone you know is ready to make a vehicle purchase, make sure they visit Glockner.com to get started.
Bernie G Dortmunder Lager | The Beer of Local Legends Brewed locally in partnership with the Portsmouth Brewing Company to celebrate small town success stories.
Asa Jewett is a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones and one of the high performers behind the renaissance happening here in Portsmouth.
Host: Connor Sherman | Brand Manager at Glockner.com
Sponsors:
Every episode of the Local Legends Podcast is made possible by Glockner Enterprises. They are a huge part of the small town success stories happening here in Portsmouth, Ohio. So if anyone you know is ready to make a vehicle purchase, make sure they visit Glockner .com to get started.
Bernie G Dortmunder Lager | The Beer of Local Legends Brewed locally in partnership with the Portsmouth Brewing Company to celebrate small town success stories.
Dr. Mark L. Mirabello is an author and a professor of history at Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, Ohio.
His area of research is "outlaw" history on the "frontiers and margins" of human civilization, an he's made appearances notable series such as the History Channel's "Ancient Aliens". He's currently researching for his highly anticipated 5th book on the subject of "Secret Societies."
Host:
Connor Sherman | Brand Manager at Glockner.com
Sponsors:
🚗Every episode of the Local Legends Podcast is made possible by Glockner Enterprises. They are a huge part of the small town success stories happening here in Portsmouth, Ohio.
So if anyone you know is ready to make a vehicle purchase, make sure they visit Glockner.com to get started.
🍻 Bernie G Dortmunder Lager | The Beer of Local Legends Brewed locally in partnership with the Portsmouth Brewing Company to celebrate small town success stories.
The Speakeasy Sessions are a chance to discuss topics regarding The Comeback City, insight from past guests, and share strategy about the small town entrepreneur lifestyle.
For Session 3 I talked about some of the connections I've seen in my own life between Physical and Mental Strength, thoughts on building a "Stronger" community in multiple senses of the work, & Henry Rollin's poem: "The Iron and The Soul".
Sponsors:
🚗Every episode of the Local Legends Podcast is made possible by Glockner Enterprises. They are a huge part of the small town success stories happening here in Portsmouth, Ohio. So if anyone you know is ready to make a vehicle purchase, make sure they visit Glockner .com to get started.
🍻 Bernie G Dortmunder Lager | The Beer of Local Legends Brewed locally in partnership with the Portsmouth Brewing Company to celebrate small town success stories.
Recently retired, Bill was loyal and long time employee of Glockner Oil for 22 years. He joins us in the speakeasy to tell his small town success story and reflect back on an outstanding career.
Host: Connor Sherman | Brand Manager at Glockner.com
Every episode of the Local Legends Podcast is made possible by Glockner Enterprises.
They are a huge part of the small town success stories happening here in Portsmouth, Ohio. So if you our anyone you know is ready to make a vehicle purchase, make sure to visit Glockner.com to get started.
Sean Dunne is the Mayor of the City of Portsmouth, and a sociology professor at Shawnee State University.
He's spear-headed creative and impactful Portsmouth-centric projects like The Spock Memorial Dog Park, Portsmouth Skate Park, and Portsmouth's National Recognition in 2020 as an "All- America City" for the first time since 1980.
Host: Connor Sherman | Brand Manager at Glockner.com
Every episode of the Local Legends Podcast is made possible by Glockner Enterprises.
They are a huge part of the small town success stories happening here in Portsmouth, Ohio.
So if you our anyone you know is ready to make a vehicle purchase, make sure to visit Glockner.com to get started.
Drew Carter is the President of 14th Street Community Center, Co-Founder of Watch Me Grow Ohio, and Founder of the Future American Men Leadership and Development Program.
Host: Connor Sherman | Brand Manager at Glockner.com
Every episode of the Local Legends Podcast is made possible by Glockner Enterprises. They are a huge part of the small town success stories happening here in Portsmouth, Ohio.
So if you our anyone you know is ready to make a vehicle purchase, make sure to visit Glockner.com to get started.
Darren Mault is the owner of The Scioto Ribber & The Portsmouth Brewing Company. His businesses are at the heart of the culture here in Portsmouth and draw people from across the tri-state.
Guest: Darren Mault | Owner of The Scioto Ribber
Host: Connor Sherman | Brand Manager at Glockner Enterprises
Every episode of the Local Legends Podcast is made possible by Glockner Enterprises. They are a huge part of the small town success stories happening here in Portsmouth, Ohio.
So if you our anyone you know is ready to make a vehicle purchase, make sure to visit Glockner.com to get started.
The audio for this project was remastered to bring new life to this classic small town success story.
"Work Hard Play Hard" is the story of Ebb Glockner, a prolific local business man who's work in defining the Glockner's multi-generational family vision is a key component of their success in life and business today.
This is his story told by 15 of his closest friends, family members, and employees.
To learn more about the Glockner's 6-generation family owned and operated small business success story, visit glocknermuseum.com