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Shaylene's latest podcast episode features an engaging conversation with Roy Hill from Swanson Russell, offering a deep dive into a fascinating career that spans journalism, education, marketing, and his significant contributions to the Special Operations Wounded Warriors (SOWW) charity.
Listeners are in for an insightful and entertaining episode, as Roy shares his unconventional path into the firearms and outdoor industries. Beginning his professional life as a college English instructor, Roy transitioned into journalism before taking on roles in copywriting and marketing. After a successful career at Brownell, he now serves as senior PR counsel at Swanson Russell, where his expertise in communications continues to make a substantial industry impact.
This episode touches on Roy’s personal anecdotes, lessons from his career in the outdoor and firearms industries, and his honorable work with the Special Operations Wounded Warriors charity. Shaylene and Roy also explore themes of career development, navigating industry challenges, and finding humor amid it all—making this episode a must-listen for professionals passionate about these industries or those seeking inspiration for their personal and career growth.
Roy shared, "I've done a lot of different things, but I have always felt the most at home talking guns, shooting guns, and being with the amazing people in and around the gun industry."
Fans of Shaylene’s podcast, as well as professionals in the firearms and outdoor space, will gain valuable perspectives on blending personal passion with professional success.
Go to the Podcast here: Roy Hill Podcast
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About Swanson Russell
Swanson Russell is the nation’s leading advertising, branding and public relations agency for brands that work and play outdoors. Based in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska, the agency is on a mission to help brands Make Belief™. Their approach to uncovering a brand’s reality drives creative thinking and helps build trust with audiences everywhere.
For more information, visit Swanson Russell
About Special Operations Wounded Warriors (SOWW)
Providing unique outdoor experiences and targeted therapeutic treatments to the deserving men and women of our U.S. Special Operations Forces who have sustained wounds in battle and/or in significant service to our Country. YOU CAN HELP
For more information, visit SOWW
About HeadHunters NW
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HeadHunters NW changes the course of companies in the artificial intelligence (A.I.) and software, cybersecurity and intelligence, defense and aerospace, manufacturing and automation, small arms, and shooting sectors by identifying, recruiting, and securing executives who scale to exceed expectations and drive results.
HeadHunters NW client companies include international and U.S.-based companies, venture capital, private equity, publicly held corporations, privately held businesses, and family-owned enterprises.