Best Surfside Beach Podcasts (2026)

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#35 - Surfside Beach City Administrator Positioncast 27:44

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In this episode of The Clear Voice, we go deep into a pivotal development for local government leadership in Surfside Beach, Texas. For the first time in the community’s history, Surfside Beach is creating a City Administrator position to lead operations, implement strategic priorities, and work closely with the Mayor and City Council to serve resi…

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#36 - Wichita Falls, Texas Chief Building Official PositionCast 23:09

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Wichita Falls, Texas is hiring a Chief Building Official during a period of major growth and development. In this episode of The Clear Voice, host James Groom is joined by Clear Career Professionals recruiter Michael Boese and Assistant City Manager Paul Menzies to discuss the Chief Building Official opportunity in Wichita Falls, Texas. The convers…

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#34 - Clear Looks Ahead to 2026: Strengthening Our Impact 40:13

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The Clear Voice closes out the year with a reflective wrap-up conversation between host James Groom and Clear Career President Michael Boese, looking back on the moments, lessons, and impact that shaped 2025 while setting the stage for the year ahead. Together, they revisit key themes from the past twelve months, discuss how leadership and service …

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#33 - Clear Reflects on 2025: A Year of Growth and Gratitude 47:22

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In this special year-end episode of Clear Voice, host James Groom takes us on a reflective journey through 2025, sharing personal and professional milestones of the Clear Career Professionals team. Listeners will hear from various team members, including James Hopper, Marty Schmitt, Deanna Hendrix, Kevin Boese, and Kelly Kuenstler, as they share th…

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#32 - Lamesa, Texas City Manager PositionCast 35:39

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The City Manager position in Lamesa, Texas offers a rare opportunity to lead a full service West Texas city at a moment of real transition. In this City Manager PositionCast, Mayor Hayden Davis, Clear Career Professionals President Michael Boese, and The Clear Voice host, James Groom, provide a candid discussion about the Lamesa City Manager role, …

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#31 - Weatherford, Texas Director of Finance 34:42

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In this episode of the Clear Voice, host James Groom is joined by Clear President Michael Boese and City of Weatherford leadership for a PositionCast highlighting an exceptional municipal finance opportunity, Director of Finance for the City of Weatherford, Texas. City Manager James Hotopp and Assistant City Manager and CFO Dawn Brooks provide an i…

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#30 - Liberty, Texas Assistant Police Chief 34:25

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The Clear Voice sits down with Liberty Police Chief Rick Ashe for a detailed look at one of the most meaningful leadership opportunities currently open in Texas, the Assistant Chief of Police for the City of Liberty. Chief Ashe shares his decades long journey in law enforcement, including his tenure in Temple, his time as an assessor for TPCA accre…

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#29 - Marble Falls, Texas Finance Director 21:23

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In this episode of The Clear Voice, Clear recruiter Kelly Kuenstler visits with Marble Falls City Manager Caleb Kraenzel to discuss the city’s open Finance Director position. The conversation gives listeners a grounded look at the role, the organizational culture, and the opportunities that come with serving a fast-growing Hill Country community. C…

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#28 - Power Thinking, Purpose, and Leadership with Dr. Don Hooper 35:54

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In Episode 28 of The Clear Voice, we sit down with Dr. Don Hooper, a lifelong educator and national leadership expert whose work connects neuroscience, purpose, mindset, and organizational performance. Dr. Hooper has served as a superintendent, university professor, and the longtime president and CEO of the Center for Quality Leadership. His career…

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#27 - Montgomery County, Texas Emergency Communication District Deputy Director 28:14

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In this episode of The Clear Voice, brought to you by Clear Career Professionals, host James Groom sits down with Executive Director Chip VanSteenberg and Clear Associate Vice President Brian Beasley to explore what makes this opportunity both unique and highly accessible to strong government leaders. Montgomery County is one of the fastest growing…

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#26 - Fairfield, Texas City Administrator 26:19

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Episode 26 takes you to Fairfield, Texas, where the city is recruiting its next City Administrator. Mayor Robert Nichols joins the show to share Fairfield’s small town character, its strong council dynamics, and the vision guiding the community as it plans for future growth along the I 45 corridor. He discusses the city’s ongoing investments in str…

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#25 - Dumas, Texas Finance Director Position 31:54

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In this episode of The Clear Voice, we sit down with Dumas City Manager Mark Hall and finance expert Debbie Reid, who is currently consulting with the City of Dumas to support its financial operations. Together, they walk listeners through the Finance Director opportunity in this growing community in the Texas Panhandle. Mark shares his vision for …

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Grand Strand Politics 2025 Myrtle Beach City Council Run Off Wrap up and thank You edition Episode 12 (First Season Finale) 8:04

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Send us a text This episode is a simple thank you for tuning in and joining our Grand Strand Politics Group. Congratulations to Mayor Elect Mark Kruea, Councilman Mike Lowder, Councilwoman Jackie Hatley, and returning councilman Phil Render, and also Congratulations to the new Mayor of North Myrtle Beach J Baldwin on their victories. Plus a congrat…

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#24 - From Conflict to Community with Dr. Alex del Carmen 41:10

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In this episode, The Clear Voice host James Groom and Clear Career Professionals President Michael Boese sit down with Dr. Alex del Carmen, one of the nation’s leading experts on policing practices, racial profiling research, and community trust. For nearly three decades, Dr. del Carmen has trained every police chief in Texas, consulted with agenci…

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Grand Strand Politics The Results and the 2025 Myrtle Beach City Council Run off Election Episode 11 20:50

2M ago20:50

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Send us a text In this episode we look back at the election of Mayor Elect Mark Kruea and Councilman Mike Lowder and then review the Myrtle Beach City Council Race. We share our own thoughts for the race and the recommendation of Mayor Elect Mark Kruea. The 2025 Myrtle Beach City Council Run off will be held on November 18, this week, and it is bet…

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#23 - From the Classroom to City Hall with Pey Zeigler 35:45

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This week on The Clear Voice, host James Groom and Clear President Michael Boese sit down with Pey Zeigler, a graduate student at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, where she is pursuing her Master of Public Service and Administration (MPSA). Pey shares how faith, family, and hands-on experience shaped her cal…

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#22 - Building Community Trust through Digital Transparency 42:33

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Public trust does not happen by accident. It is built through consistent and intentional communication. In this episode of The Clear Voice, Lara Price, a Communications Manager for a Texas school district, joins host James Groom to explore how local governments and public organizations can strengthen their connection with the community in today's d…

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J Black Out and About Interviews with the Myrtle Beach City Council Candidates episode 10 1:22:22

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Send us a text Our podcast wishes to thank J Black Out and About for the use of his interviews with the various City Council and Mayoral candidates. This episode is with 6 of the council candidates that he interviewed. We earlier used the interview with Mark Kruea, a candidate for Mayor. So, sit back and listen in as candidates Nick Vaugh, Kenya He…

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The 2025 Myrtle Beach Mayoral Forum from the Market Common Episode 9 1:02:28

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Send us a text The 2025 Market Commons - Grand Dunes Debate at the Robert Reed Recreation Center featuring all five Mayoral Candidates: Mayor Brenda Bethune Former Mayor Mark McBride Mark Kruea Daniel Aumen Eva Rigney Hosted by Bob Jubak former anchorman with WBTW in Myrtle Beach/FlorenceBy Randal Wallace

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The 2025 Myrtle Beach City Council Forum from the Market Common Episode 8 44:36

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Send us a text This episode is the debate from the Robert Reed Center put together by the Market Commons Home Owners Association group and the Grand Dunes Sub Associations. All of the City Council Candidates appeared. Former WBTW-13 News Anchor Bob Juback was the host of the event. This is a very good and informative forum.…

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#21 - Inside Organizational Reviews: How Clear Helps Cities Thrive 43:18

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Cities grow, priorities shift, and what once worked may no longer fit. In this episode of The Clear Voice, host James Groom sits down with Clear Career Professionals President Michael Boese to explore one of the firm’s most impactful services: the organizational review. These in-depth evaluations go beyond checklists and templates to take an honest…

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#20 - The Fire We Don’t See: Inside the Fire Service's Expectation Gap 30:02

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Not every fire is visible. In this episode of The Clear Voice, host James Groom is joined by Associate Vice President and retired Fire Chief Danny Kistner to explore the unseen pressures inside today’s fire departments. Together they examine the growing gap between community expectations and operational realities, from staffing shortages and traini…

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The Forest Dunes Homeowners Association 2025 Myrtle Beach Mayoral and City Council Meet and Greet Oct 18, 2025 Episode 7 1:06:33

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Send us a text The Forest Dunes Homeowner Association every election cycle invites all the Myrtle Beach City Council and Mayoral candidates to come speak at their Association meeting. It is always a very interesting event. This one was no different. It was a chance to hear all of the candidates speak and tell about their plans for the future of the…

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The 2025 NAACP Myrtle Beach Mayoral Forum from Horry Georgetown tech (Part B) Episode 6 1:21:20

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Send us a text This is part B of the NAACP Candidates forum and this one features the Mayoral candidates. One candidate, incumbent Mayor Brenda Bethune did not appear. This debates features the other four candidates for Mayor : Mark Kruea, Mark McBride, Eve Rigney, and Daniel Aumen. It is the first time we see some of the elbows get pointy in the e…

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The 2025 NAACP Myrtle Beach City Council Forum from Horry Georgetown Tech (Part A) Episode 5 30:14

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Send us a text Here is the NAACP forum for the candidates for the Myrtle Beach City Council. There was one candidate unable to be there Dr. Phil Render but all the others were in attendance. Enjoy this opportunity to learn the positions of the candidates for Myrtle Beach City Council in 2025.By Randal Wallace

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#19 - Leading with Financial Wellness 35:17

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Financial wellness is not just about money. It is about leadership. Nick Daugherty, founder of FinancialCop, joins The Clear Voice to discuss how financial stress impacts performance, morale, and decision making across every level of public service. From eliminating debt to building healthy money habits, Nick explains why financial confidence is a …

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#18 - The Grant Whisperer: Austin Bleess 32:46

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#17 - Rockdale, Texas Finance Director 16:12

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The latest episode of The Clear Voice spotlights the Finance Director opportunity in Rockdale, Texas, featuring City Manager Tim Kelty and Clear Career Professionals Vice President Kelly Kuenstler. They discuss how the role anchors a growing organization by managing core budgeting, accounting, utility billing, and financial reporting functions whil…

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Myrtle Beach Mayoral and Council Meet and Greet from the Robert Reed Recreation Center - Episode 4 1:15:46

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Send us a text This is the Myrtle Beach Municipal Meet and Greet from late September of 2025. It features all the candidates for Mayor of Myrtle Beach and most of the candidates for Myrtle Beach City Council. Our Host, Randal Wallace, a former Myrtle Beach City Councilman, also served as the MC for the event. The candidates featured are Mayor Brend…

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#16 - Levelland, Texas Fire Chief Recruitment 31:48

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On this episode of The Clear Voice Podcast, James Groom is joined by Interim Fire Chief Patty Faulkner, City Manager James Fisher, and Clear President Michael Boese to discuss the leadership opportunity to become Levelland’s next Fire Chief. Listeners will hear how the city’s supportive council, family-like culture, and strong community spirit make…

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#15 - Leadership Lessons in Public Safety Tech 36:09

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Technology is moving faster than ever and it is reshaping how cities and public safety organizations operate. From cloud solutions and AI to the constant threat of cyberattacks, leaders are being asked to make decisions that impact not just efficiency but also trust, safety, and the future of their communities. In this episode of The Clear Voice, w…

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Mayoral Candidates Daniel Aumen and Mark Kruea from Friendly's Restaurant, and an interview with Mayoral Candidate Mark Kruea - Episode 3 19:11

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Send us a textBy Randal Wallace

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The Horry County Conservative Alliance Forum with Mark Kruea, Eva Rigley, Kenya Hennington, Terrance Butler, & Myra Starnes, - Episode 2 1:02:50

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Send us a textBy Randal Wallace

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Jack Thompson Day in Myrtle Beach - Episode One 30:28

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Send us a textBy Randal Wallace

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WELCOME to Grand Strand Politics with Randal Wallace 2:12

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Send us a text Welcome to our new podcast that will focus on our local community here in Horry County S.C. In this first season wie will be focusing in on the local elections in Myrtle Beach and in North Myrtle Beach and we look forward to providing a forum for discussion on our facebook page : Grand Strand Politics. https://www.facebook.com/groups…

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#14 - Child Advocacy in Action: The Role of the Crisis Center 41:31

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In this episode of the Clear Voice Podcast, we sit down with leaders from the Crisis Center to highlight the critical services they provide to survivors of abuse and the community as a whole. From coordinating with law enforcement and the criminal justice system to reduce trauma for survivors, to delivering prevention and awareness training in scho…

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#13 - Adapting to the Age of AI 34:07

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AI is no longer a distant idea. It’s here shaping how we live, work, and lead. But what does that really mean for today’s workforce and tomorrow’s leaders? In this episode of The Clear Voice Podcast, James Groom and James Hopper sit down with Dr. Victoria Fudge to explore the promises and challenges of AI. From education to workforce transformation…

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#12 - Expanding the Clear Way - People First, Always 30:54

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In this episode of the Clear Voice podcast, we explore the journey of Mark Shrives, a former military officer turned city manager. Joined by Clear's President, Michael Boese, and host James Groom, the conversation delves into the unique skills military veterans bring to local government roles and the importance of a people-first approach in transfo…

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#11 - Dignity in Leadership 41:02

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In this episode of The Clear Voice Podcast, hosts James Groom and James Hopper sit down with Marcel Brunel and Dan Newby, authors of Dignity in Leadership. Together they explore how emotional literacy, regulation, and resilience shape effective leadership and healthier organizations. The conversation highlights why emotions are not inherently good …

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#10 - Budgeting with Purpose 27:34

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In this episode of the Clear Voice podcast, we delve into the intricacies of strategic alignment and community engagement in municipal budgeting. Join James Groom and Michael Boese as they discuss with Kelly Kuenstler, a seasoned city manager, the importance of aligning budget priorities with long-term goals and the role of community input in shapi…

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#09 - Bonham, Texas Economic Development Executive Director 28:08

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In this episode, we spotlight an exciting leadership opportunity in Bonham, Texas, as the community seeks its next Executive Director of the Bonham Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO). Bonham is a city on the rise with a rich history, framed by natural beauty, and poised for thoughtful growth with the momentum of new development, a downtown sl…

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#08 - Resilient Culture Through Physical and Mental Wellness 35:20

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In this episode, Clear Vice Presidents Daniel Kistner and Jeff Spivey explore the critical role leadership plays in building a resilient culture by prioritizing both physical and mental wellness. Together, they address issues ranging from occupational cancer exposure and prevention to behavioral health and suicide awareness, and the hidden cultural…

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#07 - Missouri City, Texas Director of Public Works 16:05

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Dive into the latest episode of Clear Voice podcast as we explore the exciting Public Works Director opportunity in Missouri City, Texas. Hear from Shashi Kumar, Assistant City Manager, on the city's growth, culture, and the impactful role awaiting the right candidate. #PublicWorks #MissouriCity #CareerOpportunity…

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#06 - Freeport City Manager Recruitment 20:18

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Join us on the Clear Voice podcast as we explore the exciting opportunity to become the City Manager of Freeport, Texas. Discover the vibrant community, the challenges, and the potential for growth in this coastal town. Hear from Mayor Jerry Cain and recruitment experts about what makes Freeport a unique place to lead and leave a lasting impact. Wh…

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#05 - Employee Engagement That Sticks 40:39

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How Talent Reviews Strengthen Culture and Retention. In this episode, Brian Beasley and Deanna Hendrix explore how employee engagement drives culture and how Talent Reviews give leaders a clear, actionable way to develop top talent, close succession gaps, and strengthen retention.By Clear Career Professionals

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#04 - The Problem with City Hall: Why Great Leaders Quit 38:27

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In this episode, we delve into the rising trend of turnover among city managers and municipal leaders, exploring why some of the most capable professionals walk away from their roles. Hosts James Groom and Michael Boese guide the conversation, unpacking the cultural, leadership, and systemic challenges that contribute to burnout and resignation. Yo…

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#03 - Why we Recruit Differently: The Clear Model 37:34

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This episode highlights the story behind Clear Career Professionals and its mission to reform municipal Recruitment. Hosts James Groom and Michael Boese explore how outdated hiring practices, misused public funds, and candidate frustration inspired a more transparent, values-driven approach. You'll hear how Clear's co-founders leveraged their deep …

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#02 - Dalhart, Texas Economic Development Director 27:52

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In this episode of The Clear Voice Podcast, you’ll get an inside perspective on this leadership opportunity in Dalhart, Texas straight from the people who know it best. Are you looking for a new role as an Economic Development Director? Dalhart is definitely on your way! Join us for a conversation with JJ Oznick, Dalhart City Manager, and John Port…

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#01 - Pflugerville Planning and Development Services Director 28:44

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In this episode of The Clear Voice podcast, we dive into the exciting opportunities and challenges of the Planning and Development Services Director role in the vibrant city of Pflugerville, Texas. Join us as we chat with James Hartshorn and Emily Barron about the city's growth, community identity, and the vital role this position plays in shaping …

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Welcome To The Best of Texas Beaches Podcast! 1:49

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From Sabine Pass down to Galveston, Surfside to Rockport, Port A to South Padre, and down to the tip near Boca Chica...we celebrate the best of Texas Beaches. Join us on our journey to share all the sand, sun, and surf the great State of Texas offers.By Bruce Abbott