Listen Now

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 […] The post Creating a Cutting Edge Digital Campaign- Ryan Gravatt appeared first on My Campaign Coach.

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 […] The post Transforming Your Relationships with Radical Giving – John Rhulin appeared first on My Campaign Coach.

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 […] The post Building a Bulletproof Ground Game with Chris Sacia appeared first on My Campaign Coach.

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 […] The post Communicating Clearly in a Noisy World with Amy Hawkins appeared first on My Campaign Coach.

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 […] The post Is Statesmanship Obsolete? – with Dr. David Bobb appeared first on My Campaign Coach.

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 […] The post Starting Early and Campaigning Hard – Andrew Sorrell appeared first on My Campaign Coach.

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 […] The post Senate Service as a Millennial – Hans Zeiger appeared first on My Campaign Coach.

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 […] The post 2018 Midterm Election Review with Luke Macias appeared first on My Campaign Coach.

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. […] The post Communication for Maximum Impact – Jacque Isaacs appeared first on My Campaign Coach.

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 […] The post How to Win Locally for Taxpayers – James Quintero appeared first on My Campaign Coach.

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 […] The post How to Supercharge Your Voter Contact: Part 2 – Drew Ryun and Kris Shafer appeared first on My Campaign Coach.

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 […] The post How to Supercharge Your Voter Contact: Part 1 – Drew Ryun and Kris Shafer appeared first on My Campaign Coach.

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 […] The post From Activist to Campaign Manager – Raquel Mitchell appeared first on My Campaign Coach.

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 […] The post Keys to Fundraising like a Pro – Jeff Trimbath appeared first on My Campaign Coach.

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 […] The post 5 Negotiation Strategies to Improve Your Campaign – Raz Shafer appeared first on My Campaign Coach.

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 […] The post How a Millennial Wins a Senate Seat – Zach Whiting appeared first on My Campaign Coach.

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 […] The post Mastering Communication and Policy Like a Pro – Sean Davis appeared first on My Campaign Coach.

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 […] The post How to Put your Family First AND Win in Politics – Briscoe Cain appeared first on My Campaign Coach.

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 […] The post Discipline Makes the Difference – Raz Shafer appeared first on My Campaign Coach.

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! […] The post A Meditation on Liberty and Independence appeared first on My Campaign Coach.