Each episode of Above the Median answers one question: how do you become the obvious choice in your market? Host Robert J. Smith — a five-decade Fortune 500 production leader — sits down with business owners, physicians, attorneys, and executives to break down the system behind real authority, visibility, and trust. Real stories, a proven playbook, zero fluff.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:44:13 GMTTue, 28 Jul 2026 15:11:34 GMT60ROBERT J. SMITH, MFA<p>Each episode of Above the Median answers one question: how do you become the obvious choice in your market? Host Robert J. Smith — a five-decade Fortune 500 production leader — sits down with business owners, physicians, attorneys, and executives to break down the system behind real authority, visibility, and trust. Real stories, a proven playbook, zero fluff.</p>episodicROBERT J. SMITH, MFArobert@robertjsmith.comnoIn this episode, retired Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCullough shares insights on leadership, building trust, effective communication, and personal development, drawing from his military and corporate experience. Discover practical strategies to enhance your leadership skills and foster trust within your organization.

]]>75fad768-239c-426b-99a5-8870d68e3973Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:50:13 GMT<p>In this episode, retired Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCullough shares insights on leadership, building trust, effective communication, and personal development, drawing from his military and corporate experience. Discover practical strategies to enhance your leadership skills and foster trust within your organization.</p>no00:32:52Above the Median: Episode 4 with Oakland McCullough, Lt. C0ll. Ret.fullMarketing is all about sales results. Expertise and leadership beats obedience and lackluster performance.

]]>cdebb8ff-bad0-436a-86b2-1cd6459a9047Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:19:11 GMT<p>Marketing is all about sales results. Expertise and leadership beats obedience and lackluster performance.</p>no00:37:37Above The Median: Episode 3 with Laura DiBennedetto fullWorking with a servant's heart. Climbing above the median and staying there by being of service to others. Gaining referrals and serving those people, as well.

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]]>9c83e278-a158-4949-8b06-684a4b50a012Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:02:23 GMT<p>Working with a servant's heart. Climbing above the median and staying there by being of service to others. Gaining referrals and serving those people, as well.<br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveramona/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveramona/</a></p>no00:30:12Above the Median: Episode 2 with Steve RamonafullEncouraging youth and adults to read and improve literacy.

]]>fb385ec3-8263-41a2-88a2-2615ce49302cFri, 04 Sep 2026 17:54:22 GMT<p>Encouraging youth and adults to read and improve literacy.</p>no00:24:56Above the Median: Episode 1 with Nick Hutchisonfull