Phillip Faulkner owns Avid Boats in Amory, Mississippi. He’s the son of a boat builder and once the family business was sold, Phillip knew he needed to be back in the business as a innovator and decision maker. He’s created new tools that shape the aluminum in a unique way, giving the boat the light-weight and low-cost of aluminum with appearance and elegance of a fiber glass boat. He’s a millennial, in his early thirties, and is quite impressive. Thanks to Show Sponsors: E3 Termite and Pest Control Keith Air Conditioning Trey Langus – Transworld Business Advisors Allison Horner –… Read More
Categories: LibsynScott Tindle is fresh off a trip to the Middle East and Egypt with the US State Department to represent the US’s interest in web 3.0 technology. Johnny Gwin adds to the conversation with his deep understanding of the technology and I try to keep quiet or risk total embarrassment and I do a poor job. Check out this episode!
Categories: LibsynHurricane Ivan wiped out Beatrice, Alabama’s Monroe Meats but a small team of investors brought it back. Their flagship product is Monroe Sausage and it is fantastic. Hear managing partner David Steele tell the story of the company and of today’s surging growth. And, heck, go find some and try it for yourself – you’ll be happy you did. Thanks to Show Sponsors: E3 Termite & Pest Control Keith Air Conditioning Allison Horner State Farm Langus Real Estate Roy Lewis Construction Bud-Busch Distribution Sandifer Wealth Management Bryant Bank Alabame Center for Real Estate (ACRE) Persons Services Corp. Check out this episode!
Categories: LibsynSolar technology continues to advance. More energy can be gained from a solar panel than ever before. And the panel’s are lasting longer than ever. Sam Yates sees huge opportunity in Alabama because of abundant sunshine and the fact that the state lags behind neighboring states in deploying solar technology. And lags by a LOT. Hear Sam’s plan for growing his company and find out why Alabama is so far behind. Foreshadowing: if you’re an Alabamian, you won’t be happy. Thanks to Show Sponsors: E3 Termite and Pest Control Keith Air Conditioning Allison Horner – State Farm Trey Langus –… Read More
Categories: LibsynThis week my favorite economist in all the land returns to address the status of the world today. Tulane’s Peter Ricchiuti makes predictions for inflation, addresses rumors I’ve heard about corporate bankruptcies, and addresses what the government’s huge infusion of cash post Covid may do to us. He also updates us on his MBA program call The Burkenroad Reports. Thanks to Show Sponsors: E3 Termite and Pest Control Keith Air Conditioning Allison Horner – State Farm Langus Real Estate Roy Lewis Construction Bud-Busch Distributing Sandifer Wealth Management Bryant Bank Alabama Center for Real Estate Persons Services Corp. Check out this… Read More
Categories: LibsynLots of folks struggle with their leadership style. Stephanie Constantine is an HR consultant who has worked with Gen X managers to coach them to be better leaders.Check out this episode!
Categories: LibsynFarmers from Mississippi, Georgia, and Alabama bring their peanuts to Atmore, Alabama and sell them to Coastal Growers, LLC run by Dirk Lindsey. Dirk’s been in the peanut industry for a long time, traveling the world consulting on growing, harvesting, and shelling peanuts. He now makes his home in Alabama (his final stop, he says) to oversee the new facility in Atmore. The farmers also have ownership in the facility, keeping the profits in their communities. It’s a great story of many numbers of banks, influencers, and federal agencies pulling together to make it happen. Show Sponsors: E3 Termite and… Read More
Categories: LibsynTony McCarron is Public Safety Recruiter for the City of Mobile. Formerly in the Air Force and a firefighter, Tony took on the job of Public Safety recruiter for the City of Mobile the Monday after he retired from his job as firefighter the previous Friday. Passionate about public service, Tony discusses the difficulties of the jobs and how he has learned to “sell” the job to the next generation – lessons for any business owner. Thanks to Show Sponsors: E3 Termite and Pest Control Keith Air Conditioning Allison Horner – State Farm Agent Trey Langus – Transworld Business Advisors… Read More
Categories: LibsynChecking in on past guests: Carla Williams’ album is now out and surging in London! Bert Scarbrough says the price of hardwood remains high and some of it is due to Putin. Bill-E Stitt has never seen such high demand for his Bill-E’s Bacon. Thanks to Show Sponsors: E3 Termite and Pest Control Keith Air Conditioning Bryant Bank Trey Langus – Transworld Business Advisors Allison Horner – State Farm Agent Roy Lewis Construction The Alabama Center for Real Estate Persons Service Corp Sandifer Wealth Management Check out this episode!
Categories: LibsynBill Wasden is a partner with law firm Burr Foreman and advises clients on the do’s and don’ts of managing and supervising a remote workforce. I share with him stories of abuse from both sides of the contract and we discuss the importance of the hiring agreement and what does / does not classify an employess as a 1099 contractor. Check out this episode!
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