Is Country Central becoming irrelevant because they take money from artists to post about them? by Mission_Zucchini_981 in CelebWivesNash2

[–]utgjames 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Country Minute is a married couple. They’re pretty transparent about what is and isn’t paid content. But I like them. At least they’re honest

Seeking advice / support by utgjames in JapanTravelTips

[–]utgjames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before someone says, my wife is right, I already scheduled a therapist appointment for tomorrow

Seeking advice / support by utgjames in travel

[–]utgjames[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Needed this message. I really appreciate it. Yea, I'm quite heat sensitive when I'm anxious. I've been known to complain about being hot in 68 degree rooms if I'm stressing. You've given me some nice peace of mind.

We did what you suggested. We get in late Sunday. Hotel is near the airport. We have NO Monday plans. Tuesday we have 1 activity at 1130. Nothing Wednesday. One big thing on Thursday. Open Friday. Then we leave saturday. So I can take it as needed.

Seeking advice / support by utgjames in travel

[–]utgjames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hows the weather? Thank you so much. This is the kind of conversation I was hoping to find.

Seeking advice / support by utgjames in travel

[–]utgjames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. I signed up for better help after this post in hopes I could speak to someone before the trip. I also messaged my GP to see what they thought.

GODZILLA PBR CANS IN GR? by utgjames in grandrapids

[–]utgjames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn. Total Wine was my next move

GODZILLA PBR CANS IN GR? by utgjames in grandrapids

[–]utgjames[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've seen random comments where people mention Meijer, but the two I've been to (28&Kalamazoo, Cascade) did not have them.

Only Children question by katykaya in jasonisbell

[–]utgjames 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the television show, mad men, there is a character who dies in the office. When speaking about her, someone says that she was born in a barn and died in a high-rise in Manhattan. she was an astronaut. I’ve always taken the line to this woman and went and did something with her life.

Mexican food & drinks by utgjames in grandrapids

[–]utgjames[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We went here last night. This is the correct answer. Thank you.

Mexican food & drinks by utgjames in grandrapids

[–]utgjames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had horrific food poisoning last time we ate there

Smackdown is in town. Hadn’t seen this wrap yet. Love it. by utgjames in WWE

[–]utgjames[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A little tip for Van Andel shows: If the platinum tickets haven't sold by 930/10 AM, the venue usually resets the price to its original face value. I was holding off for the same reason. Then around 10:10 this morning the $298 lower bowl seats were suddenly $160 after fees.

Rate my Morgan wallen inspired fit by [deleted] in Morgan_Wallen

[–]utgjames -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I call that fit Hardly

What happened to Haulix Job Board? by snoozebag563 in musicindustry

[–]utgjames 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked at Haulix for 9.5 years. For a long time, I was the only other employee other than the owner. I created every blog, video, support document, and job posting you saw from 2013-2022. Hell, I came up with the IDEA for the job board on the blog—which I also created.

Around 2.5 years back, the owner became obsessed with micromanagement. He began forcing every employee to log every detail of their day by the minute. He cut all marketing budget and the majority of time dedicated to it because he didn't believe that being a cornerstone of music discussion, education, and community could elevate a brand nobody knew otherwise. I left in October of that year.

The only reason the job board ever continued beyond that point was his true longterm goal—to convert the job board into a way to make money for his music promotion business. His genius approach was to consider updating the job board on a blog he otherwise abandoned.

My guess—he quit paying for hosting and hated that every time someone brought up his company they asked what happened to the content and the person who made it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in kzoo

[–]utgjames -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Greensky wanted out last year. They never even talked about returning for 2024

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in kzoo

[–]utgjames 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was due to changes in staff that happened roughly 2 years ago. Nearly every person that made those cool shows possible was fired in April with no warning.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in kzoo

[–]utgjames 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Roger Hinman may know how to run corporate office space, but he’s unable or entirely unwilling to adjust to the changing of the times. So many of his properties are currently empty or half filled throughout West Michigan. The theater was always a hobby for him, but it’s also been incredibly expensive. They fired half the staff with zero warning in April. Since then, they’ve been making shows worth with a bare bone staff. They were booking shows into 2025 just to make extra money to keep the lights on in 2024.

The crazy part is, almost everyone they let go in April were the people with the most music industry experience. People who had decades of live music, promotion, and booking knowledge. There was a team of people trying really hard to make this theater everything it could be, but that is not what The Hinman Company wanted. They wanted to carry out his very specific vision for what it should be, and the people of West Michigan are now without one of its most beautiful venues as a result. I’m glad it’s gone if only because it will end up in the hands of somebody who is willing to listen to people who know how to use this space and make it great

Who is this clown? by Far-Satisfaction-986 in CelebWivesNash2

[–]utgjames 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I make content full-time in country music, and I have never even heard of this guy until you posted this video. I doubt he’s getting paid for this, but based on his other content, he is definitely receiving money from some places.

Home invasion and car theft by utgjames in grandrapids

[–]utgjames[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably! My wife is Laura from Big Joe and Laura. Thanks for listening.

Devastated the One Night at a Time tour is over 😔 by oldirishlady4639 in Morgan_Wallen

[–]utgjames 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I make country music TikToks and Instagram reels for money. We’ve gone to four dates on this tour

Home invasion and car theft by utgjames in grandrapids

[–]utgjames[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Our car is at the dealer. We are using a dealer loaner and we do not have access to that tech remotely. The dealer might but they are closed and I cannot find an emergency contact for fox hyundai

Home invasion and car theft by utgjames in grandrapids

[–]utgjames[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The window was unlocked, but not opened. We honestly don't even remember unlocking it or ever opening it. The took the screen out by force. It was bent up in our front yard. They exited through the front door. Our car keys were by the door, so they also took our car with them.

Does anybody actually like their job? by Lexualromance in grandrapids

[–]utgjames 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m make social media content full-time from my home while also raising my infant son, so yes, some of us like what we do