How To Run For Office

Creating a Cutting Edge Digital Campaign- Ryan Gravatt May 29, 2019

Everybody knows that you can’t win office without a web presence. What’s less common is actually knowing how to create a GOOD one! Ryan Gravatt, CEO of Raconteur Media joins us today to tell us how he uses proven business strategies to win votes and gives us the inside scoop on how to grade your […]

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Transforming Your Relationships with Radical Giving – John Rhulin May 22, 2019

Campaigns live and die on the network the candidate has created. John Ruhlin’s principles of Radical Giving have revolutionized relationships for men and women across the country and organizations of every size. They can do that for your campaign and John joins us this week to tell you HOW! If you haven’t checked Campaign Sidekick […]

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Building a Bulletproof Ground Game with Chris Sacia Jan 30, 2019

Ground game is about my favorite part of the campaign precisely because it’s so important. Chris Sacia understands the critical nature of this facet of campaigns and knows how to run it like a well-oiled machine. Today he shares a wealth of hard one tips you can leverage today! This week we’re talking about one […]

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Communicating Clearly in a Noisy World with Amy Hawkins Jan 23, 2019

Without effective communication, you’re going to lose your race. Amy Hawkins joins us today to talk about her strategies for crystal clear, intentional communication. She’s been in the trenches for over a decade and has a wealth of knowledge to share with us! Our guest this week is a political communications rockstar from Michigan. I’ve […]

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Is Statesmanship Obsolete? – with Dr. David Bobb Jan 16, 2019

Dr. David Bobb is one of the nation’s foremost experts on statesmanship and the American founding fathers. He joins us today to examine the nature of statesmanship, it’s component virtues and whether they’re obsolete in 2019. Today we’ve got a unique conversation to share. Once again I’ll be talking to an expert in politics and campaigns […]

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Starting Early and Campaigning Hard – Andrew Sorrell Jan 02, 2019

Andrew Sorrell won the tightest race in the Alabama State Legislature by starting early and campaigning hard. This interview with Andrew is among our most in-depth on the tactical level decisions that help win campaigns and I had a blast talking with him! Thank you to Campaign Sidekick for supporting this podcast. Sidekick just came […]

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Senate Service as a Millennial – Hans Zeiger Dec 19, 2018

Hans Zeiger left Grad-School to take on a State House incumbent in his home district. His 29-vote win margin set him on a course that now puts him in the center of important debates within the Washington State Senate. Millennials are having a growing impact within state legislatures and Hans joins us today to talk […]

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2018 Midterm Election Review with Luke Macias Nov 14, 2018

From the Kavanaugh effect to Beto-Mania, lots of narratives came together in the 2018 midterm election last week. What mattered in the end? Luke Macias and I break down some of the early lessons that the Midterm has shown us! This week we’re doing a post-election survey with Luke Macias of Macias Strategies. With the […]

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Communication for Maximum Impact – Jacque Isaacs Oct 24, 2018

Jacque Isaacs has focused her professional life on maximizing the power of conservative communication. This week she joins us on the podcast to share how you can maximize your impact! Jacqueline Isaacs is the Director of Strategy for Bellwether Communications, where she works to craft measurable, well-researched content strategies for clients to achieve their goals. […]

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How to Win Locally for Taxpayers – James Quintero Oct 10, 2018

The object of any campaign is to get elected and make a difference. Our guest this week does the hard work to make sure citizens, elected leaders and stakeholders can effectively achieve that goal. I hope y’all are doing well and surviving what is now the final month of the 2018 election cycle! This week […]

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How to Supercharge Your Voter Contact: Part 2 – Drew Ryun and Kris Shafer Oct 03, 2018

This week we’re airing the second half of a two-part interview with Drew Ryun and Kris Shafer. They’re partners in Campaign Sidekick and have nearly 4 decades of political experience between them. Drew hired me to my first full-time political job and Kris is my younger brother. I’ve worked in the trenches with these guys […]

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How to Supercharge Your Voter Contact: Part 1 – Drew Ryun and Kris Shafer Sep 27, 2018

This week we’re airing the first of a two-part interview with Drew Ryun and Kris Shafer. They’re partners in Campaign Sidekick and have nearly 4 decades of political experience between them. Drew hired me to my first full-time political job and Kris is my younger brother. I’ve worked in the trenches with these guys for […]

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From Activist to Campaign Manager – Raquel Mitchell Sep 19, 2018

Raquel Mitchell is a Black, female, Republican campaign manager in Chicago, Illinois. She’s the first to admit that her political journey has been far from normal but nonetheless, I think there’s a lot to learn from her path. Hey Guys, welcome back to the How to Run for Office Podcast! A lot of listeners I’ve […]

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Keys to Fundraising like a Pro – Jeff Trimbath Sep 05, 2018

Money is the Mother’s Milk of Politics. Like it or not, if you want to win, you’ve got to raise at least some money. I’ve yet to meet a candidate who didn’t want to have more money in the bank…but most aren’t comfortable raising big bucks. This week we’re talking to a fundraising veteran who […]

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5 Negotiation Strategies to Improve Your Campaign – Raz Shafer Aug 22, 2018

This week we’re talking about how hostage negotiation strategies can be used to improve your campaign. I’ll also share some case studies about how I’ve used them in my life, including a free hotel room upgrade, improving my marriage and helping me get a donor to nearly double his highest previous gift. Before we get […]

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How a Millennial Wins a Senate Seat – Zach Whiting Aug 09, 2018

I hope y’all are doing well and are geared up for the slightly over 3 months we have before the general election! Some of y’all still have primary elections ahead, like Florida at the end of the month, but most of you know who’s headed on to November. Zach Whiting is one of those folks […]

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Mastering Communication and Policy Like a Pro – Sean Davis Jul 25, 2018

Sean Davis is a co-founder of The Federalist. He previously worked as an economic policy adviser to Gov. Rick Perry, as CFO of Daily Caller, and as chief investigator for Sen. Tom Coburn. He was named by The Hill as one of the top congressional staffers under the age of 35 for his role in […]

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How to Put your Family First AND Win in Politics – Briscoe Cain Jul 18, 2018

Rep. Briscoe Cain is the youngest State Representative in the Texas State House and father to 4 young boys, all under 5. In our interview today, we talk a lot about how he and his bride balance politics and family and how his first campaign loss contributed to his win in 2016! Our guest this […]

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Discipline Makes the Difference – Raz Shafer Jul 11, 2018

If there was one character trait I could pass down to my son, it would be discipline…but, as it turns out, I haven’t been very disciplined in a number of areas within my life…So how am I supposed to teach that ethic to him? This week we’re talking about discipline, why it’s important and what […]

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A Meditation on Liberty and Independence Jul 04, 2018

As you’re celebrating our nation’s birth, let’s take a look back at what makes our founding special and unique. Adams, Jefferson, Franklin and Washington started something in 1776 that we haven’t yet completed. Welcome to the How to Run for Office Podcast from My Campaign Coach! I hope y’all are having a fantastic Independence day! […]

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How Republicans Can Win With Millennials – Bonnie Siegel Jun 27, 2018

Between now and the year 2020, the Millennial generation is set to make up the largest bloc of voting age adults in America’s history. In spite of that, according to our next guest, it’s a generation that Democrats aren’t adequately deploying and Republicans are largely ignoring. If you ask most political operatives what the biggest […]

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From WWE Star to Running for Office – Glenn Jacobs Jun 20, 2018

Our guest this week is an aficionado of Austrian Economics, classically liberal in political taste and spent years in the WWE wrestling with the likes of Steve Austin, John Cena and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson….and now he’s running for Mayor of Knox County, TN…This was a really fun interview to do and I think y’all […]

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Fighting Against the Swamp, from TX to DC – Ron Wright Jun 13, 2018

Motivations for running for office boil down to two: You want to BE somebody or DO something. Ron Wright is running for Congress because he wants to DO something. Today we’re talking about his background in elected office, especially as a fantastic Tax Collector, and why he’s running. He’s got some great advice. Today we’re […]

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No Bad Teams, Only Bad Leaders – Raz Shafer Jun 08, 2018

Leadership isn’t a state of being, it’s a skill. One that needs to be constantly honed. You can’t be TOO good at leadership. But it’s really easy to be a bad leader. This week we’re taking a look at a chapter from Extreme Ownership (by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin) which discusses the principle that […]

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The Story Behind Dan Crenshaw’s Incredible Win – Brendan Steinhauser May 30, 2018

Dan Crenshaw was our guest a few weeks ago and since then he won his runoff campaign by the widest margin of ANY Republican Congressional contest in Texas. He smoked the competition and this week we’re talking with his consultant, Brendan Steinhauser. Thank you to Campaign Sidekick for supporting this podcast. Visit campaignsidekick.vote to find […]

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5 Life Lessons I Learn From Daily – Raz Shafer May 29, 2018

Our lives are filled with constant learning but some life lessons bear a unique significance. In this speech, I lay out the 5 which have had the greatest impact on my story and share chapters from my own history to illustrate their value. Thank you to Campaign Sidekick for supporting this podcast. Visit campaignsidekick.vote to […]

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Running for Office as a New Mom? – Emily Cook May 02, 2018

Emily Cook has been fighting for conservative causes her entire career and just a few months after giving birth to her first son, she found herself being called to run for public office. She ran a phenomenal campaign but was subjected to awful attacks by fellow Republicans because of her gender and young son. She’s […]

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How a Navy SEAL Runs for Congress – Dan Crenshaw Apr 25, 2018

Combat Veterans make up a small percentage of the American population but a disproportionate number possess a unique mix of leadership qualities and discipline that I find critical in politics. Our guest this week has served and sacrificed for his country on the battlefield as a Navy SEAL and is now on his next mission: […]

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What Losing and Legislating Teach about Winning in Politics – Matt Rinaldi Apr 18, 2018

Matt Rinaldi has won and lost campaigns. Sometimes by extremely close margins. After serving several sessions in the Texas State Legislature, he knows what it feels like to win and lose legislative battles. He knows why he’s there and what he believes in. More than that, he’s willing to fight for both with every political […]

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3 Tips for Winning at Life and in Politics – Raz Shafer Apr 11, 2018

Strong non-political relationships, living on a written personal budget and loving God, Family and Country first may not seem like obvious fodder for a political campaign podcast…but if you don’t follow the lessons we talk about today, you’re not going to win at politics…or life. Thank you to Campaign Sidekick for supporting this podcast. Visit […]

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The Holy Trinity of Political Campaigns – Steve Beren Apr 04, 2018

Steve Beren’s odyssey has led him from New York to Oregon and from left wing radicalism to the conservative right. As a political consultant, he’s done an incredible amount of work in a short time and his time in the trenches of the left is now paying off for the right. Thank you to Campaign […]

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25 Winning Campaign Tips – Raz Shafer Mar 29, 2018

These 25 campaign tips are keys to winning your election. Don’t miss any of them! I’m sorry for the week off last week. I’ve been travelling a lot for my work and I’ve fallen a bit behind on interviews. So I’m catching up but wanted to give y’all a taste of something new while I […]

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2018 General Election Forecast and Polling Fundamentals – Chris Perkins Mar 15, 2018

Chris Perkins is the Principal of Ragnar Research and a nationally renowned expert in public opinion polling. Today he’s joining us to talk about the Texas Primaries, we’ll look forward to federal elections this November and we talk in detail about top considerations for your campaign when making polling decisions. For all my Texas friends […]

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A Man Forged in Fire Part 2 – Brian Birdwell Feb 28, 2018

Last week we covered part 1 of our interview with Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell. His miraculous story of survival on 9/11 and heart for public service both come through clearly in that episode. Check it out before going on into this one! Our guest this week is a good man, great leader and dear […]

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A Man Forged in Fire Part 1 – Brian Birdwell Feb 21, 2018

Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell is a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was also a 20-year Army Officer and the closest survivor to the point of impact at the Pentagon on 9/11. His story is incredible and this week he’s here to share it with us. Our guest this week is a good man, […]

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Behind the Scenes with Ted Cruz’s Right Hand Man – Bruce Redden Feb 14, 2018

Bruce Redden has spent the last 5 years serving as Ted Cruz’s right-hand man. In his first interview, he’s here to share some of the secrets that have made him effective and war stories from the campaign trail! In politics, some of the most important people are the ones who you rarely hear speak. Our […]

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Unless you’re Donald Trump, candidates shouldn’t wear hats. Feb 12, 2018

Here’s today’s tip: Unless you’re Donald Trump, candidates shouldn’t wear hats. If you want the perfect visual example of why hats aren’t a good idea for candidates, just google Dukakis in the Tank. I’ve also linked to an article about the seminal event on our blog. As you read about issues with candidates and hats, […]

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12 Votes that Changed My Life – Raz Shafer Feb 07, 2018

12 votes cast more than 20 years ago changed the trajectory of the rest of my life. This week I’m sharing how I got started in politics in 1996 and why I keep putting it all out there every cycle. Texas has the earliest primary election in the nation this year and we’re just under […]

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How an Underdog Candidate Becomes an Elected Official – James Spadola Feb 01, 2018

James Spadola has been travelling across the country, interviewing elected officials of both major parties who were underdog candidates. He’s learning about their stories and how they won their campaigns. Today he’s here to tell us what they’ve taught him! This week we’re talking to James Spadola, host of the Elected Officials of America Podcast […]

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How to Make a Campaign Video Studio on a Tight Budget Jan 25, 2018

Video is a more powerful and accessible tool than ever, but you need the right setup. This week we’re walking you through how to make great videos on a tight budget. It’s increasingly likely that your usage of video will correlate to your campaign success so take notes! I’ve been working to build a better […]

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Hostage Negotiation Tips that will Revolutionize Your Campaign – Chris Voss Jan 17, 2018

What do hostage negotiation and political campaigns have in common? How can you use lessons learned while saving lives to win votes and earn donations? Chris Voss, a 24-yr FBI veteran and former lead international kidnapping negotiator is here to answer those questions and more! Chris Voss is CEO of the Black Swan Group and […]

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Fundraising Secrets & Ground Game Strategies – Drew Ryun Jan 11, 2018

With over 20 years of political experience, Drew Ryun has raised millions of dollars and run countless ground operations. He knows what he’s talking about when it comes to campaign fundraising and ground game! Drew Ryun is a political operative, entrepreneur, fundraiser, author and running camp director. A former deputy director at the Republican National […]

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Why Good Opposition Research Always Matters – Willis Jones Jan 03, 2018

Opposition research is often painted as a dirty tactic or dark art. It’s neither. It’s about knowing yourself and knowing your opponent. Without it, you’ll lose. This week we’re revisiting an incredibly important topic that we haven’t touched in a few months: Opposition Research. John Lappe of Intellz joined us back on Episode 18 to […]

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Christmas Eve Podcast Special Dec 24, 2017

Merry Christmas, Y’all! All of us at My Campaign Coach hope y’all are having a blessed holiday season and enjoying some great time with family and friends. Wanted to give y’all a little look behind the scenes at how the past year has been and what we’ve got coming up in 2018! Have a wonderful […]

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Vetting Candidates, Campaign Logistics & Voter Contact – Raz Shafer Dec 13, 2017

Vetting candidates, properly built campaign logistics and strong voter contact are essentials in any political operation. Make sure you’re doing them right! We’re back again this week with our new podcast format, diving deep into some subjects that folks have asked for us to cover on Facebook. Today we’re talking about Vetting Candidates, building your […]

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Winning At the Ballot Box and In The Capitol – Micah Cavanaugh Dec 07, 2017

From volunteering in Kentucky to Consulting and Staff roles in Texas, Micah Cavanaugh has built a proven record of helping conservatives win! Thank y’all for downloading this week’s episode! As I mentioned in last week’s podcast, here in year two of the How to Run for Office podcast, we’re changing things up a bit and […]

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19 Canvassing Tips to Win Your Campaign! – Raz Shafer Nov 29, 2017

Canvassing is a huge part of any strong campaign but what makes the difference between a good and bad program? These 19 canvassing tips will make all the difference! I can’t believe we’ve got an entire year of podcasting under our belts! Thank y’all so much for downloading, listening and supporting our work at My […]

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6 Wins, 3 Terms, and He’s Just Getting Started! – Rep. Jonathan Stickland Nov 14, 2017

Through 6 years, 6 elections and 3 legislative sessions, Jonathan Stickland has learned a lot and earned his status as one of Texas’ most conservative legislators. Today he’s here to share that knowledge with us! By any measure, our guest this week is one of the most conservative members of the Texas State House of […]

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Campaign Guide to Cybersecurity – Morgan Wright Nov 14, 2017

Cybersecurity has been regularly in the news over the past year but few campaigns are aware of how vulnerable they are to hacking or what to do to avoid it. Morgan Wright is here to fix that! I’m really excited about this week’s episode, not just because we have a phenomenal guest to talk about […]

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We Need Veterans to Run for Office – Tom Lucero Nov 01, 2017

There is an enormous value that our military Veterans can provide our country as elected officials. We need veterans to run for office and My Campaign Coach is partnering with groups like Our Values to help make that happen. Our guest this week knows about winning and losing in politics. Tom Lucero has been a […]

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An Olympian’s Guide to Running for Office – Rep. Jim Ryun Oct 24, 2017

He ran the mile like no one ever had and ran for office like every man should. Jim Ryun, 3-time Olympian, spent 10 years in Congress and was well known as both a good man and fantastic candidate. Jim Ryun knows how to run, and He’s going to share some great insights with us today. […]

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What Nearly Dying Taught Me About Politics & Family – Erick Erickson Oct 18, 2017

Erick’s ICU doctor thought the chart he was looking at was for a corpse. Erick should have been dead. He’s been working in politics for more than a decade, but that experience taught him more about making an impact than any campaign study. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or you’ve been around […]

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(Corrected Audio) What is a Campaign Survey & Why does it Matter? – Lee Vasche Oct 12, 2017

Crafting a strong campaign survey is critical to any campaign, however you’re trying to touch voters. Lee Vasche opens up his voluminous bank of experience today to help your campaign! This week we’re talking with Lee Vasche, founder of Triton Polling and Research. They’re a full-service survey, polling and market research firm with offices across […]

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How to Increase Campaign Efficiency – Dan Webb Oct 04, 2017

Learn critical strategies for increasing your campaign efficiency and closing your campaign out right with Haven Strategies’ Dan Webb. The ultimate goal of this podcast is to inspire and inform individuals who want to make a difference. The variety of backgrounds of the folks we hear from every week really drives home the fact that […]

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What does a General Consultant do? – Corbin Casteel Sep 20, 2017

Corbin Casteel spent more than two decades as a General Consultant for candidates across the country. He shares insights on hiring, firing and working with your general consultant. We just crossed 20,000 downloads a few days ago and I want to say thank you to everybody who’s listening and sharing our content. I have a […]

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Winning and Excelling in Local Office – Jason Wright Sep 13, 2017

Too many candidates overlook winning local office as a starting point for their electoral journey. Jason Wright is here to tell us why it’s the perfect place to start! If y’all haven’t had a chance to see our brand-new website, go over to MyCampaignCoach.com and check it out! We’ve enhanced it significantly in the last […]

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International Tips for American Campaigns – Vaclav Platenik Sep 06, 2017

Vaclav Platenik shares international tips and campaign strategies that work in the US as well as the Czech Republic! Our first international guest is Vaclav Platenik, a Czech native and experienced European political strategist. His international tips for campaigns highlight strategies that work in any country! Vaclav has worked throughout Europe in political public relations, […]

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Winning the Media War – Alice Stewart Aug 30, 2017

CNN’s Alice Stewart knows how the Media War is won This week’s guest has been in the inner circle of more presidential campaigns than anyone we’ve had on the podcast…and probably more than about anybody I know! Alice Stewart has worked for Michele Bachmann, Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee and Ted Cruz. After Senator […]

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Social Media, Messaging and More – Shoshana Weissmann Aug 23, 2017

Shoshana Weissman is our favorite Twitter Senator and a Social Media Rockstar If you’re a conservative on Twitter, you need to follow this week’s guest: Shoshana Weissmann. Before we get into why, I want to tell you about a really cool tool I found this week! This is the ONLY weekly podcast that focuses on […]

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How Campaign Coaching Can Help You Win – Raz Shafer Aug 15, 2017

How can Campaign Coaching make a difference in your race? Hey Y’all, It’s your host, Raz Shafer! I absolutely love doing this podcast. Getting to network with and interview some of the best candidates, consultants and operatives in the campaign world is awesome and a part of my week that I always look forward to. […]

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Lean Campaigns Finish First – Spencer Sullivan Aug 09, 2017

It’s hard to run a race if you’re bloated and overweight. Campaigns are the same way. Spencer Sullivan knows how to cut the fat and win with lean campaigns! Today we’re talking with Spencer Sullivan of Lean Campaign Strategies about how to run efficient campaigns. Saving money is always something I’m a fan of doing […]

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How Trump’s Digital Team Broke the Mold in 2016 – Theresa Hong Aug 03, 2017

Love him or hate him, Trump’s campaign was a new animal. Today we’re talking with his Director of Digital Content about how they won the Presidency! 2016 was definitely a unique year in politics and we’ve talked to alumni of a couple different presidential campaigns here on the podcast. But we haven’t had the opportunity […]

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Using Facebook to Supercharge Your Campaign – Jenn Gray Jul 26, 2017

We know Facebook can be a powerful tool for campaigns. But using it EFFECTIVELY is tricky. Jenn Gray knows the answers! Each week I get to interview candidates, elected officials and campaign rockstars, discussing everything from Facebook to Block-Walking. But this week is special to me because not only is our guest an incredibly effective […]

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Secrets to Branding Your Campaign with Ted Cruz’s Brand Strategist – Bonnie Siegel Jul 18, 2017

Branding played a definitive role in both the 2016 Republican Primary and the General election and it’s changed the way we view campaigns. I’m excited to have Bonnie Siegel joining us this week to discuss campaign and candidate branding. She first crossed my radar screen due to her incredible work on the Ted Cruz for […]

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Why Running for Local Office Matters with Ross Kecseg Jul 13, 2017

Running for Local Office is often underrated. Ross Kecseg joins us this week to talk about why it’s critically important! Ross Kecseg leads the Metroplex Bureau for Empower Texans and Texas Scorecard. He is a native North Texan, raised in Denton County. Ross graduated with a degree in Economics from Arizona State University in 2006, […]

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Using Business Strategies to Super-Charge your Campaign with Scott Beebe Jul 07, 2017

How can winning business strategies help you win a political campaign? I haven’t talked about it much on the podcast but entrepreneurship and small business ownership has always been about as much a part of my life as politics. As my involvement in each area has grown, I’ve been consistently impressed by the similar struggles […]

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Ground Game Wins Elections with Dan Tripp Jun 29, 2017

Ground Game Wins Elections and Dan Tripp Knows Ground Game Our guest this week has organized or managed campaigns and ground game projects in 42 states, served on dozens of national, state and local campaigns and worked on 4 Presidential campaigns, plus a presidential super PAC. Dan Tripp is President of Ground Game Strategies, Inc., […]

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How to Beat Incumbents with Dr. Brian Byrd Jun 20, 2017

It’s hard to beat incumbents. Dr. Brian Byrd got the job done in Fort Worth and is here this week to share how he did it! Getting to help elect good men and women to office is what keeps me involved in politics and it’s my pleasure to count this week’s guest as a friend […]

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Lessons Learned from a Tight Race with Ian Swanson Jun 12, 2017

Never Finish a Campaign Without Assessing Lessons Learned Cataloging Lessons Learned is a Crucial Step in Any Campaign’s After Action Report. Ian’s Narrow Loss Taught Him a Lot to Prepare him for Next Time! Our guest this week is a fellow Hillsdale College graduate. Ian M. Swanson is the host of “The American Way” and […]

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Communicating on the Campaign Trail with Matt Mackowiak Jun 08, 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 campaigns, as well as media relations and crisis communications assistance to companies, groups and individuals. He has served in senior roles for two […]

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How to Communicate and Master Policy Like a Pro with Sean Davis 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, as CFO of Daily Caller, and as chief investigator for Sen. Tom Coburn. He was named […]

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How to Get Started as a First Time Candidate with Matt Robbins 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 to coast and abroad. He has helped train over 50 thousand […]

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What I Learned from Running and Winning Local Office with Laura Fillault May 11, 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, A City Councilman by another name. I met Laura several years ago at one of the […]

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Becoming Austin’s Youngest Councilwoman with Ellen Troxclair 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. In addition to her role at City Hall, she manages a successful residential real estate business and […]

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Keys to Campaigning from a 40 Year Veteran with Dr. Mark Campbell Apr 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. Campaigning and political strategy are his world. Mark’s winning career spans more than four decades of campaigning and his client list […]

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Training Patriots and Equipping Future Candidates with Rick Green Apr 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. His recommendation shortly before I graduated opened the door to my first job and his mentorship has […]

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Ted Cruz’s Pollster Talks Big Data and Winning Iowa with Chris Wilson Apr 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, modeling and digital strategy. There has been a great deal written about the sophisticated data and […]

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Simple Rules for Winning Elections with Mick Paskiewicz Apr 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 experience. Mick has conducted opposition research for winning campaigns across the country at […]

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Conservative Activist to Rockstar Campaign Manager with Cathy Scott Mar 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 Joyful follower of Christ. Frequent listeners should remember hearing Cathy mentioned in the interviews with […]

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Cruz’s Grassroots Point Man with Jon McClellan Mar 23, 2017

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 quite what we’re doing. The fact is that I’ve spent years in […]

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Defying the Odds and Electing Senator Cruz with John Drogin Mar 14, 2017

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 political trenches with for many years. He was also my boss, serving as Senator […]

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Opposition Research & Running for President with John Lappe Mar 10, 2017

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 vetting and research of all staff, coalition members, endorsers, volunteer leaders and more on Ted Cruz’s Presidential campaign. John Lappe is a […]

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Social Media and Electing Ted Cruz with Josh Perry Mar 02, 2017

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 Austin and has been working full time in Conservative Politics […]

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Leadership and Campaign Management with Zan Campbell Feb 23, 2017

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 Senate Special election campaign for James Galyean, a good friend of mine. Zan Campbell is a born […]

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General Consulting and Helping Conservatives Win with Luke Macias Feb 18, 2017

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 and local level. They believe that the policy outcomes of state and local governments […]

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Service Dog and Veteran Advocate with Cole & Kaya Lyle Feb 01, 2017

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 lovable of the two. At this […]

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How to Get Elected at 25 with Rep. Daniel Zolnikov Jan 26, 2017

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! Daniel is a liberty-minded Republican representing Billings House District 45, […]

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From TEA Party Mom to State Senator with Konni Burton Jan 18, 2017

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 foremost a wife, mom and life-long Christian. Next to those is the fact […]

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How to Kill Taxes On a Shoestring Budget with Trey Edwards Jan 11, 2017

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 voluminous work history in Republican campaigns of all sizes. Trey has managed more than 40 Anti-establishment […]

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Mom Power & The Cruz Campaign with Wendy Day Jan 05, 2017

Stories from the Cruz Presidential Race and How Mom Power Helps You Win Today we’re talking to Wendy Day about Campaign Messaging, Leveraging earned Media and how to improve your public speaking and debate skills. Wendy Day is President of “For a Better Day, LLC” where she works in Public Relations, Training and Political Consulting. […]

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Digital Campaign Tips, Tricks & Wizardry with Ryan Mauldin Dec 21, 2016

Managing Campaigns, Building a Digital Campaign and Humanizing Candidates Today we’re talking to Ryan Mauldin about campaign management, constructing an effective digital campaign and how to build connections between candidates and voters. Ryan is the President and Founder of Vici Media where he and his team have done award and campaign-winning digital campaign work for campaigns […]

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Planning GOTV and Staying on Message with Aaron Harris Dec 14, 2016

Voter Fraud, Planning GOTV and Staying on Message Today we’re talking to Aaron Harris about managing campaigns, the differences between partisan and nonpartisan races and what you can do to avoid losing your race due to voter fraud. We’re going to talk in depth about Planning GOTV operations and how to stay on message when you […]

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Losing, Winning and Leading with Integrity with Matt Krause Dec 07, 2016

Losing, Winning & Leading with Integrity Today we’re talking to Representative Matt Krause of Texas 93rd District about how he got started as a candidate and the lessons he has learned through both defeat and victory. Matt is a 4th generation Texan and has just been re-elected to his third term in the Texas State […]

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How to Build Your Campaign’s Content and Social Media Strategy with Gabriella Hoffman Nov 30, 2016

Gabby Hoffman Introduction: Today we’re talking with Conservative Media Strategist and Social Media Consultant, Gabriella “Gabby” Hoffman. She graduated from UC-San Diego in June 2012 with a degree in Political Science and a minor in History. Gabby may have graduated in 2012 but her political resume goes much farther back and is extensive. Her work […]

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Winning with Grassroots & Leveraging Volunteers with Toby Marie Walker Nov 24, 2016

Grassroots, Volunteers & So Much More! This week, we’re talking with one of my favorite people and hardest working conservative activists I’ve ever met, Toby Marie Walker. We’re going to talk to Toby about how she got started in politics, the craziness of living through the last 7 years as a TEA Party Leader, and […]

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How to Run a Data-Driven Campaign with Brendan Steinhauser Nov 15, 2016

How to Run a Data Driven Campaign This episode, we’re talking to Brendan Steinhauser, a national grassroots organizer and campaign manager with a fantastic record. Brendan spent seven years in Washington, D.C. working as the national Director of Federal and State Campaigns for FreedomWorks and he’s managed a number of campaigns, from state to federal […]

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Handling the Media & Honing Your Message with Brian Sikma Nov 07, 2016

Show Notes: [00:35] – What it takes to get started working in politics [01:45] – Brian’s background in politics [04:45] – The value of character and work-ethic in politics [07:30] – How to land your first job in politics [10:55] – Understanding WHY you want a political job [12:34] – Common pitfalls new candidates face […]

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Succeeding in Public Office & Ethics 101 with Tony McDonald Nov 07, 2016

Show Notes: [00:30] – Tony McDonald Introduction [01:37] – Tony’s background in politics [02:55] – Young Conservatives of Texas [06:05] – Building a strong team, as a newly elected official [11:45] – How to make your mark as a Freshman Representative [13:08] – Fighting for the First Amendment in Texas [15:00] – Dealing with false […]

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Fundraising Tips & Keys to Campaign Strategy with Drew Ryun Nov 05, 2016

What You’ll Learn from Drew Ryun in this Episode: [00:27] – Drew Ryun Introduction [01:52] – How did your family get involved in politics? [04:00] – Give us an overview of your political career [06:25] – What do candidates need to have squared away before they decide to run? [09:57] – How to kick-start your […]

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How to Run For Office Podcast Introduction Nov 04, 2016

How to Run For Office Podcast Introduction Welcome to the How to Run For Office Podcast’s Introduction Episode! I’ve been involved in politics for 20 years and have had the opportunity to train thousands of activists and hundreds of candidates in how to increase their political impact, as well as wearing about every other political […]

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