Laura Johns tells a powerful story about her journey in entrepreneurship. She gives great insight on the importance of setting priorities, recognizing the seasons of your life, and seasons in the life of your business. In addition, she shares about strategies and systems that helped The Business Growers reach over a million dollars in sales in the first 13 months! It's amazing how much has changed since she interviewed with Casey a few short years ago. It is also very exciting and should give you hope as you continue your journey in entrepreneurship.
In this episode, Shelly sits down with Jennifer Welch do discover how Summit in Belhaven is helping create an enviorment to inspire creativity and connection for members to succed on their business journeys and their lives. At Summit, they are redifining the way people think about coworkin with a mix of communial spaces, private offices, dedicated desks, on-demand conference rooms, and more.
William Chism grew up in Ridgeland & graduated from St. Andrews. He then attended and graduated from Yale and did the "Wall Street thing". After being accepted and completing one year at Harvard, he took a voluntary "break" and moved back to Mississippi. Why? In the 2020 election, Mississippi stamped their overwhelming support with over 70% in favor of the Medical Cannabis ballot initiative. What does this mean for Mississippians? What does this mean for Mississippi? Listen as William and Shelly have a candid conversation about the Cannabis industry in Mississippi. For additional information and/or education... follow River Remedy on facebook and instagram. You can also visit www.RiverRemedyMS.com
In this episode, Elizabeth Minchew of Buff City Soap shares her story of success. We discuss the power of connection, and the importance of community. She also shares her secret ingredient to increasing revenue by creating a customized experience for each customer. Coming soon... the opening of 2 new stores in Mississippi. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram- Buff City Soap- Jackson, MS.
Excited to Kick off Season 13! Join Erin as she interviews Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture about Genuine MS- The very best of everything Grown, Raised, Crafted and Made in Mississippi. You may be surprised to learn how Genuine MS can benefit you or your small business!
The Commissioner also encourages everyone to visit the 163rd Mississippi State Fair. This years dates are October 6-16, 2022. For more information:
https://www.mdac.ms.gov/fairgrounds/ms-state-fair/
Coming soon- A new interview with Erin Fults to give us an update since the original episode.
Replay- June 15, 2020- On this episode of Made Mississippi, Casey talks with Clinton, MS native Erin Fults about how she went from taking a few photos for family friends in high school to owning her own business that offers brand consultation in addition to her professional photography service. She also talks about how her creative instinct helped her discover her love for running a business.
Coming soon- A new interview with Laura Johns to give us an update since the original episode.
Replay- September 25, 2019
This weeks Podcast is a replay from when Casey interviewed Laura Johns of The Small Town Creative. This name may sound familiar if you have listened to the podcast before. Laura has given some great advice on tackling social media and branding at the end of a lot of our episodes. We are excited to have Laura share her story.
As Made In Mississippi continues to transition, here is a replay of another fan favorite episode. Marlo Kirkpatrick is a professional storyteller who found her skill of writing. One of the unique things that Marlo does is that she helps businesses tell their story. Listen in to hear Marlo share about the importance of stories for businesses. As a writer, one of her favorite things is seeing ordinary people do extraordinary things. If you want to learn more, look at kirkpatrickporchcreative.com
Since this episode aired in May, 2018, Robert St. John has revitalized a community and created a catalyst for economic development in Mississippi's capital city. St. John is one of the managing partners of the development that includes The Capri, The Pearl Tiki bar, and the Highball Lanes restaurant, bar, and 10-lane bowling alley. St. John's story is a testament to the wisdom and insight of entrepreneurship in Mississippi.
This episode marks the beginning of a new Era for Made In Mississippi. Casey Combest hosts a fun interview with Shelly Withers Janous. Janous is originally from Starkville, MS and is a successful entreprenuer in Clinton, MS. Listen as they talk about her career, and the persistence, hard work and faith that has prepared her for "such a time as this"- Esther 4:14. Casey finishes the episode with a big reveal about the future of Made in Mississippi.
For this episode of Made in Mississippi, we turn the tables and hear from Casey Combest, owner of Blue Sky Studios and founder of the Made in Mississippi podcast.
Casey sits down with Erin to talk about how he got his start and how to build a business that's the right size for your goals. Casey also shares how he learned that that success doesn't always look like building a bigger team.
Dr. Lee Gary and Dr. Wendy Lewis join the Made In Mississippi podcast on this episode. They share what it’s like to build a truly unique experience that customers look forward too, in a field that typically brings A LOT of anxiety for customers. Wendy and Lee also share about putting the customer experience first, their lessons learned, and what it takes to enjoy the journey of entrepreneurship in Mississippi.
Vince Vavrunek is now building his second business after selling his first. Listen in to hear what drove him toward entrepreneurship in the first place and the decisions he made along the way to build a business that he was able to sell.
On this episode, Marilyn Tinnin and Katie Eubanks join us to discuss 20 years of Mississippi Christian Living. Marilyn and Katie discuss how Katie came to own the brand, and how it has changed over time. Listen in to hear more, or check them out at www.mschristianliving.com or Facebook.com/mschristianliving
Rina White joins us on this episode to share about her journey to entrepreneurship through the acquisition of an already existing, stable business with a platform holding potential for expansion. Rina desired to be an entrepreneur, but she did not have a start up idea or team. By following an acquisition route, she was able to "de-risk" entrepreneurship. Listen in to hear more about her path to owning Laundry South. You can check out her business at www.laundrysouth.com
Cliff Osbon, co-owner of Office Evolution in Flowood, sits down with Erin in this episode, where he shares insight and wisdom as a seasoned entrepreneur. He details his journey from the beginning of his career, and emphasizes how paying attention to cultural trends can help you be more informed to make wise business decisions and take hold of new business opportunities. Filled with great nuggets of wisdom that can be applied to any stage of your career, this is an episode not to miss!
Leslie Ann Jones the founder of Muscadine Press, shares her entrepreneurial journey from her first sale on Etsy to building a robust retail and wholesale business all from her spare bedroom. Get the inside scoop on how she added wholesale into her business model and how relationships have played a part in her success.
Denny VanderMolen of Vermeer MidSouth and Jackson Endeavors joins us today to discuss the ins and outs of how business impacts life. Denny discusses with us the importance of identifying and finding a good partnership to support the end game. Not only that, but he also discusses what it looks like to balance ego and humility in business. Most importantly, Denny discusses the role time can play in both business in life, and the importance of using it well. You can find out more about his work at vermeermidsouth.com or call 601.720.8830 to find out more about Jackson Endeavors.
On this episode, Casey and Erin (S8E2) discuss the past and future of Made in Mississippi. Join Casey and Erin as they discuss where the show is heading, and what it looks like for entrepreneurs in the state. Listen in to find the why behind the podcast. If you're interested in finding out more about Erin Fults, check out Season 8 Episode 2. Subscribe to our email chain madeinmississippi.com and give us a follow at madeinms on social media.