Ever since launching this local news website in 2012 — and later the podcast series in 2016 — I’ve been continually amazed by the messages I receive from people I’ve never met.

Back in 2014, the Indianapolis Business Journal asked me to write an op-ed on Fishers’ first mayoral election. I was later invited to contribute to the publication’s online opinion site, which has since been discontinued.

Over the years, media outlets outside Fishers have contacted me for commentary on what’s happening in our community. I’m still surprised by how many people beyond Fishers find this site and reach out.

That happened again a few months ago. I was contacted by someone representing Cyndee Woolley, owner of a communications firm in Orlando, Florida. She had come across this site and invited me to appear on her podcast, Cutting Through the Clutter.

When I mentioned the invitation to my wife, her first reaction was: “If she wants you to cut through the clutter, has she ever seen your office?” I’ll admit it — my office isn’t always the most organized.

Eventually, we set a date and time to record the episode. After speaking with Ms. Woolley, it was clear why she has built a successful communications business. She’s an excellent communicator. Our discussion felt less like an interview and more like a genuine conversation, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

We recorded the episode in September, and it has now been posted online.

I think you’ll enjoy our conversation.

You can listen to me as a guest on the Cutting Through The Clutter Podcast at this link.

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