Stoop Stories - A Southwind Podcast
Southwind
A business and entrepreneurship podcast all about becoming successful in all areas of life, no matter your background. Hosted by Southwind CEO Josh Herron, who currently owns 16 businesses across the United States, and Business Coach LaDrew Murrell who has years of mentorship and leadership experience. The two talk about past experiences, interview other successful leaders, and discuss easy, adaptable principles that you can start applying to your life TODAY.
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Apr 14, 2025 • 31min
Frontline Obsession
Two leaders return to discuss the importance of supporting frontline teammates and practical ways to serve them every day. They explore humble beginnings, choosing to build with intention, and the mindset of frontline obsession. Conversations cover empathy, vulnerability, soliciting honest feedback, and leadership behaviors that drive rapid growth and better team outcomes.
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Sep 27, 2023 • 18min
What Got You Here, Won't Get You There
They discuss why current habits must change to reach new goals. They explore the gap between knowing and actually executing plans. They recommend learning from people who already have the results and mapping a detailed strategy. They stress visible action, exceeding expectations, relentless execution, and adopting an abundance mindset to own outcomes and create momentum.
Jul 2, 2023 • 17min
Growth, Culture & Repetition - Part 2
The second part of last week's episode all about the key factors that contributed to Southwind being recognized as one of the top private companies in Kansas City and how you can implement these into your own life and business!
Jun 25, 2023 • 13min
Growth, Culture & Repetition - Part 1
The first part of another great episode of Stoop Stories! With Southwind recently recognized in the KCBJ's Top 150 private companies in the Kansas City area, Josh & LaDrew talk about the key factors that contributed to that accomplishment and how you can implement these into your own life and business. Part 2 next Sunday, July 2nd!
May 23, 2023 • 22min
Things Don't Happen TO You, They Happen FOR You
On this episode of Stoop Stories, Josh & LaDrew discuss how things in life don't happen TO you, they happen FOR you. This simple mindset can change your life and lead to success in many aspects of your life.
Apr 5, 2023 • 18min
How To Handle Adversity
On the April episode of Stoop Stories, Josh & LaDrew talk about the current state of our economy and adversity in general. Adversity is inevitable, it's all about how you deal with it! Listen in for tips and tricks on how to handle adversity.
Mar 1, 2023 • 26min
The Casey Brown & Garrick Sowa Interview
Stoop Stories is (once again) BACK with a very special episode! Josh and LaDrew sit down and talk to two of Southwind's exceptional young leaders in Casey Brown & Garrick Sowa who recently moved to run Southwind's newest markets in Denver & Boulder. Listen it to hear them talk about what got them here today and what motivates them to be the best at what they do!
Nov 6, 2022 • 22min
The Aaron Hosack Interview
A very special episode of Stoop Stories! Josh and LaDrew sit down with Aaron Hosack and ask him about the early days of Southwind, how he has developed into one of our best leaders, and much more.
Oct 17, 2022 • 24min
How To Receive Feedback
Time to get off the stoop! In this episode, Josh & LaDrew break down the importance of feedback and the best practices when it comes to receiving feedback. What topic do you want covered on Stoop Stories?? Send us a message on Instagram!
Aug 9, 2022 • 13min
The Return of Stoop Stories - Heads Up Leadership
After a nine month hiatus, Stoop Stories is BACK and better than ever! In this episode of the brand new season, hosts Josh Herron and LaDrew Murrell update the listeners about what's been going on at Southwind this year and the plan for the podcast moving forward. They then dive into the topic of heads up leadership and outline the four key elements to practice it on a daily basis. Welcome back listeners, time to GET OFF THE STOOP!
