Why 91% of Residents Miss the Election That Affects Them Most, With Sugar Hill Mayor Brandon Hembree

Join me for this inspirational interview with the Mayor of Sugar Hill, GA, Brandon Hembree, as we unpack his journey from lifelong resident to city leader and how he balances faith, family, and public service. Mayor Hembree shares the hidden truth about local governance—why these elections affect your daily life more than national politics—and offers practical advice on how to get involved, find community, and start thriving right where you live. Discover the simple habits and mindset shifts of effective local leadership and why your complacency is the price you pay for isolation. ================================= My Books ================================= ~ Get Path of the Freelancer: An Actionable Guide to Flourishing in Freelancing // Amazon // https://amzn.to/4m52IBA ~ Explore // https://www.pathofthefreelancer.com/ ~ Get The Jump: From Chaos to Clarity for Your Striving Small Business // https://amzn.to/46F6QnI ~ Explore // https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/jump ================================= Equipment & Software - Affiliate Links ================================= ~ Riverside // Recording & Editing Platform // https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=jason-montoya ~ Camera // AverMedia PW513 Webcam // https://amzn.to/4jqTDSF ~ Microphone // FIFINE Dynamic Microphone // https://amzn.to/46Ih8mQ ~ Fixed Lights // Amazon Bluetooth Recessed Lights // https://amzn.to/4jeqSbw ~ Light Diffuser Fabric // https://amzn.to/4jl4wVW ================================= My Other Digital Products ================================= ~ The Most Effective SEO Task // https://www.jasonscottmontoya.com/marketing/785-most-effective-seo-task ~ Path of the freelancer course // https://www.pathofthefreelancer.com/programs/courses/how-freelancers-sell ~ Joomla plugin // Preview unpublished articles without logging in // ================================= My Freelance Toolbox - Affiliate links ================================= ~ Invoicing & Accounting // Harpoon // https://harpoonapp.com/features#time-tracking?via=jason ~ Time Tracking // Timecamp // https://www.timecamp.com/?kfl_ln=jason-montoya ~ Social Media Scheduler for Posting // SmarterQueue // https://smarterqueue.com/?afmc=h4 ~ Project Management // Airtable // https://airtable.com/invite/r/2i1y6kea ~ SEO Keyword Tracking // SE Ranking // https://seranking.com/?ga=3691185&source=link ~ Website Hosting // InMotion Hosting // https://partners.inmotionhosting.com/oQoMn ~ AI Voice Generation // Eleven Labs // https://try.elevenlabs.io/2yn7yrb6e9wu ~ Digital Product Shopping Cart // Payhip // https://payhip.com/?fp_ref=jason19 #LocalElections #CommunityLeadership #SugarHillGA #CivicEngagement #MayorHembree #getinspired 1. 00:00 | The Importance of Community: Why Invest Where You Are 2. 00:26 | Welcome: Introducing Sugar Hill Mayor Brandon Hembree 3. 01:05 | Growing Up in Gwinnett: Lilburn, Lawrenceville, and High School Days 4. 02:14 | Gwinnett County Then and Now: From the 70s to the 90s 5. 04:01 | Childhood Memories: Summers in Blue Ridge and the Gwinnett School System 6. 05:09 | Gwinnett's Growth: Traffic, the Falcons, and Gwinnett Place Mall 7. 09:12 | Mayor Hembree's Passion: Fly Fishing on the Chattahoochee River 8. 12:08 | The Path to Mayor: From HOA to City Council 9. 16:20 | What Makes Sugar Hill Unique? Location, Outdoors, and Top-Tier Schools 10. 19:56 | The Mayor's Role: Full-Time Responsibility, Volunteer Pay 11. 22:47 | Understanding the Job: Executive Power and Voting Misconceptions 12. 26:35 | Living Well: Finding Community and Thriving Together 13. 31:31 | Working Smart: The Power of Enabling Other Leaders 14. 33:31 | Investing in Youth: The Brothers Making Moves Mentorship Program 15. **48:27** | Upcoming Election & Priorities: Mental Health, Parks, and Voter Turnout ================================= Disclaimer ================================= Some links in this description are part of an affiliate program, which means I earn a commission if you click and make a purchase, helping me produce more great content like this!