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Ever wonder how early life experiences shape effective leadership? In our latest episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, we explore how small-town values translate into big-city success.

The Journey from Paperboy to City Manager

Meet Austin Bleess, City Manager of Jersey Village, Texas, whose leadership journey began as an eight-year-old paperboy trudging through Minnesota’s sub-zero winters. Those early morning routes taught him persistence—a quality that would later help him secure over $30 million in grants for his community.


Are you tired of feeling disconnected from your local government? Do you wish your city leaders truly understood your community’s needs? Get ready for a paradigm shift in municipal leadership!

In episode 111 of The HaltingWinter Podcast titled, “Door-to-Door Governance,” we sit down with Jerry Gabrielatos, the innovative City Manager of Beloit, Wisconsin, who’s turning the concept of city hall on its head.