We Are Not Practicing Anymore Since 1989 JFD Landscapes has been building things; beautiful lawns, flower beds, patios, hardscapes, and a reputation. A business like JFD Landscapes has been learning, growing, and finding ways to make a name for themselves since the beginning. Ryan Drake explains the growth the company has experienced over the years is a result of a focus on quality, communication, and they actually care about their customers and their customers’ needs. Like he said, they are not...
Feb 03, 2025•32 min
Welcome to the Business Spotlight Series! In this episode, Kay Cote sits down with Andrew Cove, the Marketing Director at M3 Agency, to discuss his inspiring journey in digital marketing, agency growth, and the best practices he's learned along the way. With over a decade of experience, Andrew shares insights on scaling a marketing agency, building strong client relationships, and creating bespoke proposals that win business. Whether you're in marketing or business management, this episode offer...
Feb 03, 2025•24 min
Join Simon Marshall as he interviews Richard Hand, owner of Urban Jump, a multi-activity centre for all ages. Richard shares his inspiring journey from a career in the city to launching his business in 2016, driven by the desire for better work-life balance and family time. They discuss the challenges of starting and managing a capital-intensive business, including navigating financial pressures, building a resilient team, and overcoming setbacks during the Covid-19 pandemic. Richard emphasises ...
Feb 03, 2025•22 min
In this episode of The Business Spotlight Podcast, host Kay Cote sits down with Chad Markham, CEO and President of Allegiant Digital Marketing. Chad shares his inspiring journey to business ownership, lessons learned from over 25 years in the digital marketing industry, and insights into building a thriving full-service agency. From helping small to medium-sized businesses grow to overcoming challenges early in his company’s journey, Chad provides valuable wisdom and actionable best practices fo...
Feb 03, 2025•26 min
In this episode of the Business Spotlight Series, we feature Adian Harbinson, co-founder of Horrible Brands, a creative brand agency specialising in brand-led identity, strategy and design. Despite the playful name, Horrible Brands is far from horrible - delivering innovative branding solutions that help clients stand out. Adian left a corporate career to pursue his passion, blending technical experience with creativity to build a collaborative and network-driven business. Committed to staying a...
Feb 03, 2025•16 min
Welcome to the Business Spotlight Series! 🌟 In this episode, host Kay Cote sits down with Mark Seamann, CEO and Founder of Staff Circle, to explore his inspiring 30-year entrepreneurial journey. Mark shares valuable insights on building and scaling businesses, overcoming challenges, and creating high-performing teams. Discover how Staff Circle combines performance management, career development frameworks, and employee engagement to drive organizational success. As Mark's team approaches the fi...
Feb 03, 2025•20 min
In this episode of the Business Spotlight Series, we feature Dave Linton, founder of Madlug (Make a Difference Luggage), an award-winning bag brand with a powerful mission. A youth worker for 22 years, Dave was inspired to start Madlug after witnessing children in foster care carry their belongings in black bin bags, sparking his mission to restore their dignity. Founded in 2015, the brand operates on a "buy one, wear one, help one" model - every bag purchased provides a bag to a child in care. ...
Jan 30, 2025•27 min
Mark Murphy began his career as a Union Mechanic at Chrysler, but a pivotal moment sparked a new direction for him. Drawing on expertise he gained in estimating and adjusting within the insurance industry, he he founded several successful companies and transitioned from Minnesota to Texas. Mark's innovative mindset and passion for people have driven him to build businesses that are reshaping the industry landscape. Discover how his unique blend of experience and vision continues to make an impac...
Jan 30, 2025•29 min
In this Business Spotlight, we hear from Roddey Player, owner of Queen City Audio Video and Appliances. Roddey's father started the business in 1952. He now enjoys leading the business and is proud to have his 2 children involved in the business, as well. He gives his team credit for being innovative and insightful in successfully navigating the recession and even the recent pandemic where business surged in spite of market challenges. Most important to his success? His people. Roddey emphasizes...
Jan 30, 2025•23 min
Adel Chaveleh is a powerhouse with technology. In this interview with ActionCOACH Sugar Land coach Warren Fiihr, Adel shared his insights on profitably working with AI, integrating tech into business, and creating a supportive environment. Adel and Warren agree that the key to a good meeting is listening to each other and collaborating. Enjoy the video! You can get in touch with Adel here on LinkedIn: / achaveleh 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your F...
Jan 30, 2025•26 min
In this episode of the Business Spotlight Podcast, host Heather Frierson sits down with Brook Schaaf, co-founder and CEO of FMTC, a leading B2B company that aggregates, tests, and distributes affiliate, merchant, coupon, and product data to publishers across various industries. Brook shares the journey of FMTC, which has been innovating in the affiliate marketing space since 2007, and explains how the company has grown by bringing together complex data streams for enterprise and content publishe...
Jan 30, 2025•37 min
Today's guest is Ivan Filby, CEO of Seedbed, a publisher of Christian material in Franklin, TN. Ivan served on their board for a year before being recruited as CEO, a role for which he is perfectly suited. Fascinating considering he performs the role remotely from Northern Ireland! You'll hear him describe his passion for creating culture, working himself out of a job, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. He also shares the belief that business done right is a means for extending God's ...
Jan 30, 2025•40 min
As a Fractional CMO, Founder of Your Marketing BFF's, and Co-Founder of Faith Fueled Founders, Logan Montague turns marketing chaos into sustainable growth for 8-figure+ businesses. Logan is a homegrown Hoosier, she started her career in the RV industry and then her own business in 2020 while earning her MBA. With over a decade of experience spanning digital, traditional, and experiential marketing, Logan has learned that business is an ever-changing journey. Growing too fast taught her the valu...
Jan 30, 2025•19 min
Meet George White, CEO of the C.M. Paula Company, a highly diversified holding company of businesses in very unique segments including greeting cards, metal stamping, automation systems and healing stones. George shares how his own diverse leadership background positioned him well to lead this growing organization. He shares a great example of how they invested in new equipment & processes that allowed and older, established business to move into new lines of business and expand their market...
Jan 30, 2025•28 min
In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Tab Pierce, the founder of Caliber Security Partners, to explore his incredible journey in the cybersecurity industry and beyond. With over 25 years of experience, Tab has built a successful career while also co-managing Arizona’s largest business community, Network Live. Alongside his security expertise, he’s the founder of Lunir and an author of three books. Despite his busy professional life, Tab shares how he focuses on the importance of joy, ...
Jan 30, 2025•44 min
Step into the entrepreneurial journey with Business Spotlight Series, hosted by Kay Cote. In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Philip Scott Mandel, CEO of Mandel Marketing, a full-service marketing agency navigating the highs and lows of business ownership since its 2019 launch. From starting during the pandemic to mastering creative and research-driven strategies, Philip shares invaluable insights on branding, content creation, and cultivating originality in marketing. Tune in t...
Jan 30, 2025•25 min
As the third-generation Owner and President of Rayco Tools, Inc., Chris Rooney has spent over seven years providing top-notch rotary and push-style broaching solutions. From WWII roots to modern machining, Rayco’s legacy thrives on innovation, durability, and a relentless work ethic passed down through the years. Before taking the reins and learning from his father and uncle, Chris could do it all himself—but growth taught him to delegate, trust, and build a powerhouse team. It’s been tough but ...
Jan 30, 2025•18 min
My guest today is Bryan Sebring founder of Sebring Design Build, a home remodeling and construction company here in Nashville. Bryan describes his unique offering and the challenges in relocating his business to Nashville in 2020. He emphasizes the importance of assuring a good fit with a prospective client, and discusses his intention for growth in "the right ways." He also shares his beliefs on the power of community vs the challenges of going it alone and what being part of a master mind grou...
Jan 27, 2025•45 min
In this Business Spotlight interview, we hear from Elizabeth McCormick of UNIGLOBE Travel Designers. Elizabeth has been in the Travel industry for a number of and loves to continually build upon her winning team of employees. Her team and their ability to deliver next-level service to their clients are among her most proud accomplishments. Some great advice shared here, as well as a fantastic learning about being focused. You can get in touch with Elizabeth McCormick here on LinkedIn: / elizabet...
Jan 27, 2025•32 min
Join Simon Marshall as he interviews Haydn Morgans, Founder and Director of Search Stack, a purpose-driven digital agency specialising in the recruitment sector. Haydn shares his journey from freelancing during the pandemic to building a successful business focused on personal branding, content strategy, and podcast management. Simon & Hayden discuss aligning sales and marketing for business efficiency, navigating challenges through creativity and collaboration, and the importance of data-dr...
Jan 27, 2025•25 min
In this Business Spotlight interview, we hear from Josh Fitzwater of Holden Ellis. Josh created his marketing agency over 10 years ago and was recently recognized as a “40 under 40 honoree”! He’s is very proud of his company’s tag-line, “We Make People Curious!”. Josh built his agency on 4 key values and he shares those with us in this interview. Some great advice shared here, as well as a fantastic learning about being focused and sincere. You can get in touch with Josh here on LinkedIn: / josh...
Jan 27, 2025•39 min
In this episode of the Business Spotlight Series, we feature Lester Manley, an entrepreneur whose business journey began at the extraordinary age of 11. Securing a bank loan at just 14, thanks to someone who believed in his potential, set the tone for his fearless approach to business. After selling his IMC-focused marketing and communication business in 2002, Lester shifted his expertise to consultancy and branding, helping businesses reinvent themselves. Alongside his consultancy, he runs Trai...
Jan 27, 2025•26 min
Our guest today on the Business Spotlight is Brian Harstine, Founder of Acquire a startup here in Nashville looking to make improvements to the back office processes in the private market investment world. Craig and Brian discuss the inefficiencies in this space and how Acquire Invest aims to connect siloed systems and departments to improve cycle times in the investment world. Their conversation also explores innovations in the area of data aggregation and blockchain technology, and the challen...
Jan 27, 2025•46 min
Our guest today on the Business Spotlight is Alex Mayorov, owner of Sam the Concrete Man in Nashville. Alex shares his entrepreneurial journey including his transition from a finance and accounting professional to a small business owner specializing in concrete work. We explore the challenges of starting a business, the importance of networking and building connections, and the value of corporate experience for small business owners. We also touch on the significance of technical knowledge, sett...
Jan 27, 2025•31 min
Today's guest is Luke Smiley, owner of Radish Kitchen restaurants. Luke discusses the growth and challenges of his business, including employee retention and expansion plans. He also shares his experiences and lessons learned over the past few years, emphasizing the importance of maintaining control over the company's culture and product as it expands. Great discussion with one of Nashville's leading entrepreneurs. You can get in touch with Luke here on LinkedIn: / luke-smiley-a094914 🔔 Want yo...
Jan 27, 2025•38 min
In this episode of the Business Spotlight Series, we feature Suzanne Livingstone, Managing Director of Ireland's Homes, Interiors and Living Magazine. Suzanne's remarkable journey began 30 years ago with a part-time job that evolved into her role today, helping the business grow from scratch. Now overseeing four publications and award ceremonies, she helps lead a passionate team dedicated to producing top-quality content and maintaining the magazine's status as a best-seller across Ireland. Suza...
Jan 27, 2025•14 min
Adrian Povey, Community property care Ltd. Happy customer is key; Diversify with customer; Recruit for attitude as you can train almost anyone to do anything You can get in touch with Adrian here on LinkedIn: / adrian-povey-52a12512 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website: https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #busines...
Jan 27, 2025•14 min
Asif Alimahomed, CFS of Leicester LTD Hardwork has played crucial role; Strong minded person and success doesn't come easily. You can get in touch with Asif here on LinkedIn: / asif-alimahomed-91375419 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website: https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusines...
Jan 27, 2025•13 min
Chester Wilson's path to entrepreneurship is a fascinating blend of academic achievement and business acumen. After a career as a professor of electrical engineering, he launched Pelican Defense Technologies, a company dedicated to countering nuclear threats. This interview delves into his experiences, highlighting both triumphs and challenges. Chester's background in research and development provides a solid foundation for his innovative approach to defense technologies. Pelican Defense special...
Jan 23, 2025•40 min
My guest today on the Business Spotlight is Dustin Walter, founder of Independent Restoration Services (IRS). Dustin shares his journey from starting out as a claims adjuster to then joining his uncle's business in Tennessee. It was those two experiences that gave him the formula for IRS. He emphasizes the importance of good people, customer care, and having an abundance mindset. IRS has seen rapid growth, with revenues increasing from 3 million in 2021 to over 25 million in 2023, and plans to e...
Jan 23, 2025•52 min
