Rogers Radio

Giving You the Keys to Your Home: Meet Team Buckley

On this episode we are joined by Ken and Rhonda Buckley of Long and Foster Real Estate.
Rhonda stumbled upon real estate by accident. She never wanted to leave her 9-5 job, but is so glad she did. Ken has been in real estate for the last 6 years and they are a spouse team working on helping those acquire a home in Halifax County.
Alyssa asks the couple what it's like to work with your spouse, who their biggest mentor is and what goals they have in mind for Team Buckley in the future.
Ken and Rhonda also explain the buyer vs. seller side of business and how important the pricing is to selling your home.
 

A Thanksgiving Message

We just wanted to take a second to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. We have a special little guest on this episode who wanted to make her debut and tell us what she is thankful for. 
May your Thanksgiving be filled with laughter, love, and plenty of delicious dishes! 
We are so excited for what is to come in the new year for Rogers! We will catch you next Wednesday!

Know Better, Do Better: Get to Know Amy Huskin

On today's episode we are joined by Amy Huskin, Halifax County Public School Superintendent. Amy always knew she wanted to be a teacher. 30 years later, she is still serving kids. Amy makes it known that she is always down for a challenge and was super excited to accept this new leadership role as superintendent. Amy states that she is "all about learning, observing and seeing what is working." Her advice for those in leadership roles is to "put really good people in place and let them do their job," and to "stop talking about it and be about it." Amy notes that being in the teaching world is the hardest job ever, but is also the best job ever. Her life lesson to those listening is to always "stay in the truth."  To wrap up this episode, Alyssa asks what Amy's life motto is. Her response; "when you know better, you do better."
 

Passion for Community: Get to Know Petrina Carter

Today, Alyssa has the pleasure of speaking to Petrina Carter, the President and CEO of Tri-County Community Action. Tri-County Community Action gives ample resources to those in need in the community. Petrina holds both a Bachelors and Masters degree (training and development) and wanted to work in social services so badly that she interviewed three times until she was offered the position. (Now that's persistence!)  Petrina describes her leadership style as engaging, and puts emphasis on the fact that she needs the help and perspective of others to be able to do her job. Her advice for the younger population just graduating and starting out: "Relax, and don't be a passenger in your life."

Meet Young Entrepreneur Frankie Martinez!

On this episode of the Rogers Radio Podcast we are joined by 9 year-old Frankie Martinez. Frankie is an up and coming business man. He started Frankie's Spicy Farm by accident.
Frankie suffers from seizures and while in the hospital he ordered some fries and ketchup. His dad forgot the ketchup and gave him hot sauce instead! He ended up loving it and wanted to make his own version; and that was the catalyst for Frankie's Spicy Farm!
Frankie and his mom make the hot sauce out of their kitchen and sell it at their local Farmers Market. His advice for people getting started in business is "once you start, try to keep going, you'll eventually be successful."
 
Rogers is happy to promote and propel young entrepreneurs and is writing Frankie a check for $250!
 
If you're interested in purchasing Frankie's hot sauce, you can visit his facebook page! (He even ships!) 
 
 

On Your Mark, Get Set, Get to Know Peyton Sellers

On this episode of the Rogers Radio podcast, we are joined by Peyton Sellers.  Peyton won the National Championship of NASCAR's weekly racing series in 2005 and 2021. He is a local celebrity around here!
Peyton is not only a race car driver but also a business owner! He and his family own Seller Bros. Contractors.
Peyton and Alyssa discuss recruiting and lessons they both have learned through operating businesses. 
Peyton discusses the importance of hiring quality employees over quantity. He explains that racing has opened a lot of doors for him and believes that was in God's plan.
His business advice: "Just because you have a little extra in your checkbook doesn't necessarily mean you should grow, and there's always a lesson to be learned in everything you do, and be ready at all times."
If given the opportunity to have dinner with anyone outside of his family, he'd pick either Trump or Billy Graham.
 

Make an Impact with Tracy Quackenbush Martin

On this episode we are joined by Tracy Quackenbush Martin, the Halifax County Commonwealth attorney.
Tracy Quackenbush Martin didn't always want to pursue law. In fact, she originally wanted to be a veterinarian. She quickly realized that pursuing animals would distance herself from people, something she did not want to do. 
Tracy Quackenbush Martin attended law school at Washington and Lee University School of Law. She enjoys the small town feel of Halifax County. She didn't always enjoy being noticed, but says that is what makes Halifax County so great. Everyone knowing everyone and willing to help is what makes Halifax county so great.
Her advice is "whatever you do, be the best, decide to have a positive impact and you cannot please everyone (trust me, I've tried)."

Keep the Faith and Persevere with Stanley Jeffress

On this episode we are joined by Stanley Jeffress of Jeffress Funeral home. Stanley came to South Boston in 1980. He has an associates in Mortuary Science and went to BCU where he pursued business. He grew up in the funeral home business and always wanted to run a business, but never thought it would be a funeral home. He is semi-retired and would like to travel to all 50 states!
His advice for first time business owners is "you need to be prepared, do your homework, and be thorough."
His motto is to be yourself and when asked who he would love to have dinner with if he could pick anyone, Stanley said The President but specifically Barack Obama.

Seeing the Big Picture with Ryan Garrett

On this episode we are joined by Ryan Garrett of Edward Jones in South Boston. Ryan has a background in sports and farming and in this episode, he explains how he came to be a financial advisor and how it was always something he wanted to do. (even if he had to sell baby shoes first.)
Ryan explains how he got to South Boston by chance, what his leadership style is the importance of super powers.
Ryan also is passionate about giving back to his community, and his advice is to see the big picture and hold the big picture in any career field you are in.

What It’s Like to Work at Rogers with Dale Saunders

Happy, happy Wednesday! We are joined by one of our team members, Dale Saunders who joined our team 3 years ago! He joined our team in September of 2019 after he attended an open interview at Rogers. 
Dale is very goal oriented, not scared of hard work and (comes from farming background) describes himself as "home grown."
Dale says that working at Rogers feels like a family and he thoroughly enjoys their daily 10am meetings. (where there are dance parties, daily.)
Very recently Dale was promoted to Service Coordinator (yay Dale!) He is appreciative of this new opportunity and is excited to lead. When asked about advice he would give Dale said, "Be a sponge, work hard, and be honest!"