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I interviewed my mother on CinchCast for EBC Broadcast. She is a "Senior Entrepreneuer" and operates a profitable vacation rental in College Station, Texas. She is retired and in business. Hope you enjoy the interview.
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NASHVILLE—Feb. 5, 2009—FIREPROOF debuted on DVD on Tuesday, January 27, and by week’s end sales in Christian bookstores alone had broken the previous DVD sales record from 2004 set by Jonah, A VeggieTales Movie.
With this achievement, Sherwood Pictures—the production arm of Sherwood Church in Albany GA—holds three of the top five spots on the Christian DVD chart: Facing the Giants is no. 2; Flywheel is no. 5.
FIREPROOF opened in 839 theaters at no. 4 in the nation and was the number one independent film in theatrical release in 2008 as well as one of the top highest-grossing Christian films—along with Narnia and Amazing Grace—since The Passion of Christ.
“These record-setting sales at Christian retail stores, after a highly successful theatrical run, confirms that there is a large audience hungry for content that encourages in these difficult times and feeds the need for products that reflect their faith and lifestyle,” Terry A. Hemmings, president and CEO of Provident Music Group, said. “We’re thankful for our partnership with Sherwood Pictures and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. It took a tremendous effort from everyone involved to achieve these unprecedented numbers.”
Bob Rubin, executive vice president for Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, which distributed the DVD at mass-market retail, said, "We are thrilled with the response both at Christian retail and mass-market retailers. This strong sales performance is especially impressive in light of today's economic climate and clearly indicates a broad market for faith-based entertainment. We are delighted that FIREPROOF resonates so well with its audience."
FIREPROOF, marketed by Provident Films and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment’sAffirm Films, is the story of a fireman, Caleb Holt (Kirk Cameron), who can save strangers but not his own marriage. The Love Dare, a book/plot device in the movie, also a book by Stephen and Alex Kendrick, topped the New York Times Advice Paperback list for 14 weeks at nos. 1 or 2. After 18 weeks, it still ranks no. 5.
Now in time for Valentine’s Day and National Marriage Month, Christian bookstores across the nation are selling the exclusive Christian retail version of the FIREPROOF DVD—The Special Collector’s Edition— which contains all the bonus material sold outside the Christian market plus 32 minutes of CBA-only material: a movie-production video blog, bringing behind-the-scenes to life; “Fun with Mr. Rudolph” (film fans know Caleb Holt’s next door neighbor); additional firehouse commentary from Wayne (Caleb’s fellow fire fighter), and the Casting Crowns video of the movie’s hit song, Slow Fade.
Churches, therapists, Sunday school groups, and organizations already are purchasing site licenses for group showings of the movie famous for myriad reports of marriages strengthened and couples reunited after taking in the movie’s message.
FIREPROOF is the third movie from Sherwood Pictures, headed by Sherwood Church Senior Pastor Michael Catt, Executive Pastor Jim McBride, and Ministers Alex Kendrick and Stephen Kendrick. Sherwood’s first film, Flywheel, in 2004, has sold 200,000-plus DVDs. Its second, Facing the Giants, in 2006, earned $10.1 million at the box office and has sold more than 1.6 million DVDs in 58 countries (14 languages).
Written by brothers Alex (director) and Stephen Kendrick (producer), and with a 1,200-member cast and crew, FIREPROOF stars an all-volunteer cast of almost all first-time actors.
FIREPROOF is dubbed in Spanish and has subtitles in English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Korean, and Arabic. The movie’s total running time is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
Nashville-based Provident Films, specializing in grassroots marketing, is a division of Provident Music Group and designed to produce and distribute faith-based films. Provident Music Group, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, is one of the world’s leading Christian entertainment companies. Provident Music Group operates under the umbrella of Sony Music Nashville and comprises Provident Label Group, Provident Films (designed to produce and distribute faith-based films), Essential Music Publishing and Provident-Integrity Distribution.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company. SPE is a division of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in more than 100 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com/
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Left to Right: Kevin Price, Rose Stabler, Mike Alexander, and Andy Valadez
I go into the studio with Kevin Price, show host for "The Movers and Shakers"(which airs on Phonoscope downtown - the most wired network in downtown Houston) and radio host for "Houston Business Show", Rose Stabler of Certified Business Brokers, and Mike Alexander of ABM Insurance. We talk about recruiting and maintaining employees in tight job market. These segments average about 40,000 downloads a week. Get caught up in The VORTEX.
Did you miss it? Well, no fear. On 2/27 the Houston Business Show went live with networking, radio streams, and video. Carson Coots and Matt Hager with Poetic Systems, an innovative web development company, came out to catch a few interviews. Get caught up in THE VORTEX!
TV, Web and Radio Personality Kevin Price, goes into the studio to talk about "Houston's Neighborhoods", the new blog platform focusing on the top 100 neighborhoods in Houston, blogged about by top realtors. Show guests include Calvin Brown of Credit Restore, Mike Alexander of ABM Insurance and Andy Valadez, President of Marketing Dynamics. See video stream: <Houston's Neighborhood's>
The "Movers and Shakers" talks about media and the new media to help businesses Market what they do. A great discussion on marketing, business, networking, legal, and the new media. Kevn Price, Show Host, welcomes Ken Marsh of Fearless Networking, Mark Krasney, The Virtual Lawyer, and Andy Valadez (StealthMarketer/Marketing Evangelist) of Marketing Dynamics. Get caught up in THE VORTEX!
Kevin Price, Show Host, discusses real estate issues with Pam Efferson, Realtor(r) for Exit Complete and Andy Valadez, StealthMarketer/The Marketing Evangelist, of Marketing Dynamics. In this segment, we talk about the "differentiated" Realtor, market trends, use of the web and technology, changes in the Realtor community, and the invention of the new Realtor (i.e., tech savvy, conscierge, maven, networked community leader, community servant, etc.) - Realtor 2.0 (you heard it here first). Get caught up in THE VORTEX!
Steve Kay of Steven Kay Live, Tune in M-F on CNN 650 AM in the Houston Market
The "Houston Business Expo" was an amazing sucess. Listen to this live remote with Steven Kay as he interviews Mr. Jim McIngvale of Gallery Furniture, R.D. Yoder, President of Houston Networking News, D-Mars, Deborah Duncan, and John Beddow, Publisher of the Houston Business Journal. Listen to the live broadcast here: <Steven Kay Live> Get caught up in THE VORTEX!
Wow! It has been a busy month in the media. Went on air with Kevin Price (pictured left), Show Host for Houston Business Hour (radio program) and "Movers and Shakers" (TV and Web Segment), along with Ken Marsh (on my right), President of Fearless Networking, and Marck Krasney (far right), of Phonoscope Legal Services. We had a chance to talk about the great economy, being very contrarian to what everyone else sees and hears in the "old media" (the ones who always have bad news to report and are losing viewers and listeners as a result). Get caught up in TheVORTEX! See the clip here: Great Economy
The Houston Manufacturers TV show airs every Tuesday in the Houston market at 10am on PhonoscopeBusiness Channel 11. I was invited to be a guest panelist by radio and TV personality, Kevin Price of the "Houston Business Hour" radio show. Steve Chaplouka of SFC Business Services (pictured to my left) and Ralph Fain of RFain Group (pictured to the right of Kevin) were also available to discuss business "best practices". You can see the video clip here: Best Practices Get caught up in The VORTEX!
Stephen Kendrick is part of a dynamic group of movie makers creating inspiring stories that have resonated with their target audience of family with spiritual values. Sherwood Pictures was founded by Sherwood Baptist Church and has had their movies distributed by Provident Films a Sony Motion Pictures company. To learn more about Sherwood Pictures go to http://www.sherwoodpictures.com/
The "Movers and Shakers" TV segment airs on the "Houston Manufacturers" show on Phonoscope TV every Tuesday at 10am on-line and live downtown Houston on Business Channel 11. Steve was invited by Kevin Price, the show host, to appear with his business partner Andy Valadez of Marketing Dynamics and Michael Gray of Exit Realty Complete. Andy and Steve recently formed a joint venture Steve Levine Real Estate Media, LLC and have garnered the attention of Houston media with the access to great guests who offer their expertise for the public at large. The simple model started with this blog, a cover story guest appearance on the "Houston Home Show" radio program with Kevin Price and Mark Jeffrey and then an extension to the "Movers and Shakers" with more in development. Stay tuned. See the segment here: Real Estate
This segment aired 9/11 on "Houston Manufacturers" TV show, which broadcasts on Phonoscope Business Channel 11 in Downtown Houston and on HoustonManufacturers.com The gentleman I reference in the clip who sent me an autographed copy of the book "It's Better to Build Boys Than Mend Men" was Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A. Get Caught in The VORTEX!
This segment aired 9/4/07 on the Houston Manufacturers show, "Movers and Shakers" segment. This TV/web show airs every Tuesday at 10am (CST) on downtown Houston Business Channel 11, on PhonoScope. Interestingly, the segment gets over 40,000 downloads each month. View the segment here: Raving Fans
We recently had the opportunity to interview international fashion designer Suzanne B of TropiCouture. We have officially made the splash into the fashion world. Listen to this podcast and discover her world of beauty and elegance, designed for a clientele that appreciates the warmer climates and the beaches of the world. Get caught up in The VORTEX!
Suzanne B is an internationally famous fashion designer who focuses on clothing for the warmer climates of Hawaii, Florida, Southern California, the Caribbean, and yes, Houston. Her list of clientele indicate the value of what she designs for people who travel and do business in other parts of the world. This was a fun and interesting interview with one of Houston’s most premiere designers.
We went on the "Houston Manufacturer's" TV show "Movers and Shakers" segment to talk about "Houston's Neighborhoods" a joint venture of Houston Media Group and my business partner Steve Levine, Steve Levine Real Estate Media. The program will be an interesting platform for home buyers in the Houston market.
Had the opportunity to be a guest panelist on the "Movers and Shakers" business segement of the Houston Manufactuer's show (June 26) with Kevin Price, host, Jim Stein, President of Bank Houston, and Mark Jeffrey, President of UBuildIt.com Houston. This program airs on Phonoscope, the most cabled network in Downtown Houston. See the clip here: Real Estate Baby
Oddly, I was wearing no cuffs for this interview with musician, Miltonio. The Gingerman (Houston, Texas) has always been a great place to enjoy a fine beer, listen to the jukebox, and hang out with friends. So, I had a chance to catch up with Miltonio as he prepares to release his new CD "Union", now available on iTunes.com. Thank you Cisco Dowdell, for shooting this clip. How do you like the Ferrari, baseball cap? Get caught up in The VORTEX!
NASHVILLE—Feb. 5, 2009—FIREPROOF debuted on DVD on Tuesday, January 27, and by week’s end sales in Christian bookstores alone had broken the previous DVD sales record from 2004 set by Jonah, A VeggieTales Movie.
Left to Right: Kevin Price, Rose Stabler, Mike Alexander, and Andy Valadez
The "Movers and Shakers" talks about media and the new media to help businesses Market what they do. A great discussion on marketing, business, networking, legal, and the new media. Kevn Price, Show Host, welcomes Ken Marsh of Fearless Networking, Mark Krasney, The Virtual Lawyer, and Andy Valadez (StealthMarketer/Marketing Evangelist) of Marketing Dynamics. Get caught up in THE VORTEX!
Kevin Price, Show Host, discusses real estate issues with Pam Efferson, Realtor(r) for Exit Complete and Andy Valadez, StealthMarketer/The Marketing Evangelist, of Marketing Dynamics. In this segment, we talk about the "differentiated" Realtor, market trends, use of the web and technology, changes in the Realtor community, and the invention of the new Realtor (i.e., tech savvy, conscierge, maven, networked community leader, community servant, etc.) - Realtor 2.0 (you heard it here first). Get caught up in THE VORTEX!
Wow! It has been a busy month in the media. Went on air with Kevin Price (pictured left), Show Host for Houston Business Hour (radio program) and "Movers and Shakers" (TV and Web Segment), along with Ken Marsh (on my right), President of Fearless Networking, and Marck Krasney (far right), of Phonoscope Legal Services. We had a chance to talk about the great economy, being very contrarian to what everyone else sees and hears in the "old media" (the ones who always have bad news to report and are losing viewers and listeners as a result). Get caught up in The VORTEX! See the clip here: Great Economy
The Houston Manufacturers TV show airs every Tuesday in the Houston market at 10am on Phonoscope Business Channel 11. I was invited to be a guest panelist by radio and TV personality, Kevin Price of the "Houston Business Hour" radio show. Steve Chaplouka of SFC Business Services (pictured to my left) and Ralph Fain of RFain Group (pictured to the right of Kevin) were also available to discuss business "best practices". You can see the video clip here: Best Practices Get caught up in The VORTEX!
Stephen Kendrick, Sherwood Pictures
On the set of the "Houston Manufacturers" TV Show
This segment aired 9/11 on "Houston Manufacturers" TV show, which broadcasts on Phonoscope Business Channel 11 in Downtown Houston and on HoustonManufacturers.com The gentleman I reference in the clip who sent me an autographed copy of the book "It's Better to Build Boys Than Mend Men" was Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A. Get Caught in The VORTEX!
This segment aired 9/4/07 on the Houston Manufacturers show, "Movers and Shakers" segment. This TV/web show airs every Tuesday at 10am (CST) on downtown Houston Business Channel 11, on PhonoScope. Interestingly, the segment gets over 40,000 downloads each month. View the segment here: Raving Fans
We recently had the opportunity to interview international fashion designer Suzanne B of TropiCouture. We have officially made the splash into the fashion world. Listen to this podcast and discover her world of beauty and elegance, designed for a clientele that appreciates the warmer climates and the beaches of the world. Get caught up in The VORTEX!
We went on the "Houston Manufacturer's" TV show "Movers and Shakers" segment to talk about "Houston's Neighborhoods" a joint venture of Houston Media Group and my business partner Steve Levine, Steve Levine Real Estate Media. The program will be an interesting platform for home buyers in the Houston market. 
Had the opportunity to be a guest panelist on the "Movers and Shakers" business segement of the Houston Manufactuer's show (June 26) with Kevin Price, host, Jim Stein, President of Bank Houston, and Mark Jeffrey, President of UBuildIt.com Houston. This program airs on Phonoscope, the most cabled network in Downtown Houston. See the clip here: Real Estate Baby 
