God bless Southerners. This pic was taken at the Iron Bowl last night, and I woke up today with some strong feelings about what I’ve experienced in the South. First, I’m a NY kid, born and raised, but I’ve spent most of my adult life far south of NY. Between Georgia, Maryland, Florida and Alabama, we’ve been around. And I’ve really grown attached to Southerners, and here’s why (note: I obviously haven’t met every person from the South, this is MY EXPERIENCE): -God matters. Their faith is central to their lives, and they’re proud of it. Nothing comes before God. Nothing. -Manners and structure matter. They’re not vestigial structures from a bygone era. They’re links to the past, and bridges to the future that instill order and discipline in a chaotic world. -They’re proud, but not arrogant. I once offered to buy a friend of a friend a pair of new boots because his were beat up, and he flatly refused to take the offer. I saw it in his eyes and I instantly regretted it. I knew I had misjudged the situation, and although my intentions were pure, I was angry at myself for not reading the room better. -They absolutely love college football. But the love is pure, not contaminated. I sat with 80,000 plus people in Auburn watching a game that had zero chance of the home team producing a championship. I watched them scream, I watched them hug their wives and kids with a joy I’ve never seen before as each insane play of an amazing game unfolded. I also watched them cry at an ending they didn’t expect. And, despite the ending, I watched them treat the Roll Tide fans with absolute respect on the way out. No fights. No evil. Just a pure, innocent, love of the game. I often joke on my podcast and radio show how I’d like you all (y’all?) to adopt me, but I’m happy just being an observer. To the people I have met down South, thank you for so deeply enriching my life. And to those I haven’t, God bless y’all. 🇺🇸

Spring has sprung at the manor! Life is good! #blessed

First time in almost a decade I woke up not working for the same company and was treated to this beautiful sunrise. New career path starting next week and used the time to start my own company. For those still searching…keep grinding. It’s going to be OK! #blessed

Thanks for spending your birthday in the ⭐️ city @ktownshend88 We appreciate you dropping the knowledge and it was nice to see you haven’t lost your sales skills getting that BTS😎 #myleadersoldabtsdidyours

You have to love the #smra commute! #roanokerising #bombsquad #herecomestheboom

Great store meeting in Roanoke! Always an incredible day meeting with the best in the business! #tmobile #roanokerising #bombsquad #herecomestheboom @ktownshend88 @ChappyCLT @HassanJ2291

Amazing time with amazing folks doing amazing things!

Great opportunity to be part of a powerful team! Please contact @letsgoTMOVa for more info!

New location in Rockingham County! Please contact me if you're interested 🙌

Incredible day in Covington as they opened their newly remodeled door. Customers are loving it and this family decided to check it out and switch to @tmobile and Americas fastest 5G network! #roanokerising #beastmode #bombsquad #herecomestheboom

Incredible day in Roanoke…started the day meeting with our amazing dealer partners and celebrating their successes. Then it was time to celebrate Roanoke’s first ever Winners Circle winners with our fearless leader @ktownshend88 #winnerscircle #roanokerising #herecomestheboom

Great day onboarding our new Rockstar RSM at Roanoke VA and meeting this talented Frederick MD Market! Love seeing so much talent across SMRA Mid-Atlantic 💪

Another great Sunday meeting in Roanoke! Sharing best practices and recognizing the outstanding June achievements of our ME’s! #roanokerising #bombsquad #herecomestheboom #beastmode

Not only did the @MetroByTMobile Williamson location go #beastmode on #trifecta Friday…they also went #beastmode in June as Roanoke’s top Metro by T-Mobile door! Congrats team! #roanokerising

Sales keep rolling here in Roanoke…and yes you need a case with that new phone! #roanokerising #trifecta #beastmode

Did someone say three line port…yes! #roanokerising #trifecta #beastmode

Didn’t take long…first phone is already out in Roanoke this morning!!!!!!!! #roanokerising #trifecta #beastmode

I get the awesome pleasure to recognize not one but two incredible RSM's celebrating their FIRST Magentaversary. Give a shout out to @Vivt149 and Brandon!