Here we go!

Let's get right to it.

A couple of weeks ago, after a lot of foot dragging on my part, I took an idea and ran with it (har har). A little over a year ago, my old pal Lincoln and his colleague Squire started a multi-front social media project called Localshoutouts.com. It was a new and exciting way for local businesses to get some exposure via the internet.

Localshoutouts.com spawned Living With The Locals, which led to a gig doing promotional videos for the city of Jeffersonville, and the growth of Squire's production company, Cool World Productions. They also landed a weekly spot on a midday talk show on Wave 3, where they brought a condensed version of LWTL to a much wider audience. Things are going pretty well for them.

So, like I said, a couple of weeks ago, I co-opted the Living With the Locals model, and went with something I enjoy (running, duh!). I contacted Lincoln, asking for his blessing to use the nearly-identical name. He agreed, and asked if I would let him show me the ropes, as it were.

I met with him and Squire a few days later, and laid out my idea for the show. They liked it, and were very gracious to offer advice and support. To be honest, I was humbled. These guys enjoy what they are doing so much, and are supportive of others who want to do the same. I can't thank them enough for giving me the tools and confidence to take this on.

In the time since that meeting, I've posted a few videos on YouTube (check out my channel!), and started a Facebook fan page, which I highly recommend.


So, there it is. A quick recap of how I got here.