Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature." This special episode was recorded live at the McKinney Chamber’s LINKS event, where James and Fred answered three big questions in front of a full room: Why McKinney? Why the Chamber? And why this podcast? With audience participation, laughs, and lots of local pride, this one captures the heart of what we’re all about. The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay. Key Topics: Kicking off live from LINKS with breakfast, jokes, and a full room Fred calls an audible and introduces the real bosses, Elizabeth and Allison Why McKinney? Small-town vibes, big-hearted people, and real roots Why the Chamber? Relationships that go beyond business cards Audience love includes Portland vibes, European charm, and fast ROI Why the podcast? A passion project to spotlight McKinney’s best Celebrating everyone from mayors to teenage tech CEOs This isn’t just about business; it’s about people, stories, and pride No sponsors or pitches, just a mic, a mission, and McKinney love Resources Mentioned: https://www.mckinneychamber.com/links/  Visit https://www.mckinneypodcast.com to subscribe to the email list and never miss an episode. Join the #MCKPOD community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mckinneypodcast and engage with your neighbors and fellow fans of the show. Check out the #MCKPOD YouTube Channel to watch the video versions of our episode and see lots of additional content: https://youtube.com/@mckinneypodcast James and Fred would love to hear from you with any comments, questions, or ideas! Email the show at mail@mckinneypodcast.com and you may be featured on a future mailbag segment.