Ground Floor Government Podcast – Guest FAQ

We focus on serving those looking at starting or having just started working in local government. Our listeners also include local government leaders looking for creative solutions from their peers.

  • How did you get started?
  • What is the goal of your role?
  • What challenge have you faced and successfully navigated?
  • What project had significant impact on the community are you proud of?
  • How does finance play a role in your department?
  • What people skills do you need in your position?
  • How does Digital ADA accessibility impact your work?
  • Using Digital ADA Accessibility as an example. How cross functional teams work in your organization?
  • What is that passion that makes you excited about going to work in the morning?
  • How can others get started in local government?

It will be an online session recorded by Riverside.fm. Your portion of the recording will be recorded on your local device and uploaded later into the cloud. After the podcast ends please stay online until we have confirmed your part is uploaded.

It will be an online session recorded by Riverside.fm. Your portion of the recording will be recorded on your local device and uploaded later into the cloud. After the podcast ends please stay online until we have confirmed your part is uploaded.

Yes. The recording will be edited to make sure we give you the best image possible.

Yes. Once we have the podcast edited and uploaded, we will send you a link.

We are only on the Apple and Spotify podcast at this time. You can use these links:

We are a newer podcast and are growing fast. We focus on serving those in who can use a hand in getting started in a local government career, rather than the overall size of our audience. A lot of our guests use the podcast to encourage others in their communities to consider a local government career.

Dress appropriately to represent your community.

  • Use a laptop or desktop.
  • Use headphones. It does improve the sound quality.
  • Make sure you are centered on the video…. we record the video for promotional use.
  • Double-check your background.
  • Make sure there are no distractions in the room you are using

Hugh Plappert is the host. He has over 4 decades of experience in helping professionals get a good start on their careers. You may have been invited to the interview by another team member.

No. This podcast is a public service of PhoneLive.io for the purpose of addressing the significant employment shortage that our local government organizations are facing.

PhoneLive.io, the clerk friendly phone bridge that addresses the accessibility gap that public facing meetings have with their online meetings. Learn more about them at: https://phonelive.io/