Shows
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPedaling Progress w/ Vinny Tavares :: Ep 257 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPodcast Episode Title:"Pedaling Progress"Show Description:Join host Matt Wilson as he sits down with Vinny Tavares, owner of Mule Town Bikes in Columbia, Tennessee. Discover how this Brazilian-born bike enthusiast transformed a local bike shop, embraced the e-bike trend, and is building community through cycling. Highlights:Vinny's journey from mountain bike racing in Brazil to owning a bike shop in Middle TennesseeThe rising popularity of e-bikes and their potential t...
2025-09-2656 min
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastFrom Paintbrushes to Podcasts w/ CW Meekins :: Ep 256 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPodcast Episode Title: "From Paintbrushes to Podcasts w/ CW Meekins" Show Description: Join host Jim McCarthy as he sits down with Carl Wayne (CW) Meekins, a multi-talented entrepreneur who's mastered the art of remodeling, music, and maintaining a positive mindset. In this candid conversation, CW shares his journey from a musician chasing the Nashville dream to a successful remodeling business owner, discussing: Navigating entrepreneurial challenges with resilienceThe importance of falling forward and learning from failuresInsights into sales, marketing, and building a unique brandBalancing music, busi...
2025-09-191h 37
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastHammering Out Success w/ Hilson Merrill :: Ep 255 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast"Hammering Out Success"Show Description:In this compelling episode of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, Hilson Merrill of Merrill Construction Group shares his inspiring journey from a hands-on carpenter to a successful business owner. Discover how he transformed challenges into opportunities, learned the art of sales, and built a thriving construction company in Nashville's rapidly evolving landscape.Highlights:Navigating the construction industry's challenges as a small contractorThe importance of communication and customer experience in business
2025-09-121h 01
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastRadio Reinvented w/ Ron Allen :: Ep 254 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPodcast Episode Title:"Radio Reinvented w/ Ron Allen"Show Description with Highlights:In this episode of The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, host Jim McCarthy sits down with Ron Allen, veteran broadcaster and leader at Midwest Communications (Jack FM, Y’all 106.7). Together, they dive deep into the ever-evolving world of radio, exploring how AI is transforming the industry, the enduring power of local radio, and the challenges and opportunities facing today’s broadcasters.Highlights include:The rise of AI voices and what it means for on-air talent and authenticityThe...
2025-08-291h 29
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastInnovating with Plastic Parts w/ Joe Paonessa :: Ep 253 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPodcast Episode Title:“Innovating with Plastic Parts w/ Joe Paonessa”Show Description with Highlights:In this episode of The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, host Jim sits down with Joe Paonessa, owner of Edgecroft, to explore the fascinating world of plastics manufacturing and entrepreneurship. Joe shares his journey from Canada to Tennessee, detailing how he built a thriving business that manufactures and fulfills products for major brands like Squatty Potty.Highlights include:The real story behind “Made in the USA” labeling and the complexities of global supply chains.Joe’s evolution...
2025-08-0859 min
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastSax, Stages, and Stories w/ Steve Nieves :: Ep 252 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPodcast Episode Title:"Sax, Stages, and Stories w/ Steve Nieves"Show Description:Join host Jim as he sits down with saxophonist Steve Nieves, exploring his remarkable musical career spanning decades. Discover how Steve transitioned from local bands to touring with legendary artists like Jimmy Messina, navigating the music industry with dedication and joy. Highlights include:Steve's musical beginnings in San DiegoInsights into professional music performanceTransitioning to Nashville during the pandemicThe importance of band chemistry and positive culturePersonal faith and a...
2025-08-011h 02
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastFeeding Hope w/ Frank and Sasa Georgalos :: Ep 251 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPodcast Episode Title:"Feeding Hope w/ Frank and Sasa Georgalos"Show Description:Join host Jim as he sits down with Frank and Sasa Georgalos, owners of Grecian Family Restaurant and Bakery in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Discover how this Greek-American couple has become a beloved community cornerstone through their authentic cuisine, incredible Thanksgiving meal program, and unwavering commitment to helping those in need. Hear their inspiring journey from New York to Florida to Tennessee, their passion for scratch-made food, and how they've built a restaurant that's so much more than just a place to eat. Learn...
2025-07-251h 19
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastBass, Business, and Beyond w/ Luis Espaillat :: Ep 250 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastShow Description:In this episode of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, host Jim sits down with professional bass player Luis Espaillat for an engaging conversation about music, technology, and the evolving landscape of the music industry. Luis shares insights into his musical journey, the challenges of being a session musician in Nashville, and his perspectives on emerging technologies like AI. Episode Highlights:Luis's musical origins and transition to becoming a professional bass playerThe importance of listening and collaboration in music
2025-07-181h 32
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastA Journey of Authenticity w/ Darryll Stinson :: Ep 249 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPodcast Episode Title:"A Journey of Authenticity w/ Darryll Stinson"Show Description:In this powerful episode of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, host sits down with Darryll Stinson, a transformative speaker who overcame significant personal challenges to become a leading voice in communication and leadership. Highlights include:Darryll's remarkable journey from struggling athlete to inspirational speakerOvercoming identity struggles, sports injuries, and mental health challengesThe true meaning of v...
2025-07-111h 09
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastVoiceover, Music, and Mindset w/ Rob Ricotta :: Ep 248 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPodcast Episode Title:"Voiceover, Music, and Mindset"Show Description:Join host Jim and special guest Rob Ricotta as they dive deep into the world of entertainment, discussing the evolving landscape of music, voice acting, and creative entrepreneurship. Hear Rob's insights on navigating the music industry, the importance of adaptability, and his experiences as a drummer and voice actor. Highlights:Rob's musical beginnings in small-town North CarolinaThe art of producing yourself in voice acting
2025-07-041h 23
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastOpening Doors After Shark Tank w/ Clay Banks :: Ep 247 Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPodcast Episode Title:"Opening Doors After Shark Tank"Show Description:Join host Jim McCarthy as he sits down with Clay Banks, co-founder of Haven Lock, to dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship. Discover the behind-the-scenes story of their Shark Tank experience, the challenges of launching a home security product, and valuable insights for aspiring business owners. Highlights include:The nine-month process of preparing for Shark TankLessons learned from pitching a high-value security product
2025-06-271h 23
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastHealing, Humor, and Hustle w/ Alex Phillips :: Ep 246 Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPodcast Title: "Healing, Humor, and Hustle"Show Description:In this engaging episode of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, host sits down with Alex Phillips, founder of Amplify Health and Performance. Alex shares her candid journey from a small West Tennessee town to becoming a physical therapy entrepreneur in Nashville. Highlights include:Navigating the challenges of in-network vs. out-of-network physical therapyBuilding a unique business model that prioritizes personalized client careInsights into social media m...
2025-06-201h 20
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastAnchoring Success w/ John Sinkey and JC Henry :: Ep 245 Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPodcast Episode Title:"Anchoring Success"Show Description:Join host Jim McCarthy as he sits down with John Sinky and JC Henry from Anchor Roofing to explore the ins and outs of the roofing industry in Middle Tennessee. Discover how this local business navigates insurance claims, builds customer trust, and grows strategically while maintaining a family-oriented culture. Highlights include innovative marketing strategies, the challenges of seasonal roofing work, and insights into turning a small business into a community-trusted brand. Learn how Anchor Roofing goes beyond just fixing roofs to creating lasting...
2025-06-1353 min
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastCollege Student to Entrepreneur w/ Dan DeGiulio :: Ep 244 Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPodcast Episode Title:"College Student to Entrepreneur"Show Description:In this exciting episode of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, 24-year-old entrepreneur Dan DeGiulio shares his inspiring journey of building Junk Remedy, a thriving junk removal business in Nashville. Highlights:How a family business inspired his entrepreneurial pathOvercoming challenges as a young business ownerInnovative social media strategies for small businessesFuture plans to e...
2025-06-0449 min
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastChoosing Prosperity w/ Brad Lea :: Ep 243 Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPodcast Episode Title:"Choosing Prosperity"Show Description:In this powerful episode of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, renowned entrepreneur Brad Lea shares his transformative insights on personal development, business strategy, and the power of choice.Highlights:Unlock the power of free will and personal responsibilityDevelop a growth mindset that drives continuous improvementCreate valuable business systems and training processesUnderstand the true meaning...
2025-05-211h 35
Especially the PreachingJim McCarthyBen Ratliff and Jim McCarthy explore the journey of ministry, focusing on the call to preaching, the tools and practices involved in sermon preparation, and the importance of personal piety in a minister's life. Jim shares his experiences from his early days in ministry, the growth of his preaching style, and the challenges he faces in balancing sermon preparation with other pastoral responsibilities. The discussion emphasizes the significance of being grounded in faith and the necessity of prayer in the life of a preacher. They discuss the necessity of private worship, the importance of learning fr...
2025-05-1649 min
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastDrumming Up Success w/ Rich Redmond :: Ep 242 Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPodcast Episode Title:"Drumming Up Success"Show Description:Join host Jim McCarthy as he sits down with world-renowned drummer Rich Redmond for an in-depth conversation about navigating the music industry, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Highlights:Rich's 20+ year journey as Jason Aldean's drummerThe importance of perseverance and staying true to your purposeInsights into the music business, podcasting, and creative entrepreneurshipStrategies for musicians and c...
2025-05-141h 42
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastSpring Hill's New Mayor w/ Matt Fitterer :: Ep 241 Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPodcast Episode Title:"Spring Hill's New Mayor"Show Description:In this compelling episode of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, newly elected Spring Hill Mayor Matt Fitterer sits down to discuss the city's most pressing challenges and opportunities. Fitterer shares insights into his vision for Spring Hill, offering a transparent look at municipal leadership and the complex dynamics of managing a rapidly expanding community. Highlights:Top three city priorities: utility capacity, public safety, and roadway infrastructure
2025-05-0836 min
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastAuthentic Storytelling w/ Benjamin Rydberg :: Ep 240 Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPodcast Episode Title:"Authentic Storytelling"Show Description:In this engaging episode of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, host Jim McCarthy dives deep with Benjamin Rydberg, videographer of It's Your Show, exploring his transformation from a film school graduate to a strategic video production professional. Highlights:Navigating the challenges of starting a creative business during the pandemicInsights into modern video production and storytellingUnique services like "Presentation Supercharge" and "S...
2025-04-231h 07
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastUnconventional Wellness w/ Frank Marghella :: Ep 239 Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPodcast Episode Title:"Unconventional Wellness"Show Description:Join host Jim McCarthy and Frank Marghella of Ideal Health and Wellness Center as they dive deep into a wide-ranging conversation about health, nutrition, sports, music, and the journey of a Northeast transplant making his mark in Middle Tennessee. Highlights:Frank's move from Long Island to Nashville in 2007The importance of chiropractic care for athletes and childrenInsights into nutrition, inflammation, and holistic h...
2025-04-161h 29
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastInvestments and Impersonations w/ Jared Peters :: Ep 238 Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPodcast Episode Title:"Investments and Impersonations"Show Description:In this captivating episode of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, Jared Peters shares his remarkable story of family heritage, real estate adventures, and entrepreneurial spirit. Highlights:His family's migration from Soviet Russia to California's Central ValleyNavigating the 2008 real estate market as a young investorUnique experiences in property management, including colorful characters and unexpected storiesI...
2025-04-101h 17
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastWheels of Wisdom w/ Matt West :: Ep 237 Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPodcast Episode Title:"Wheels of Wisdom"Show Description:In this captivating episode of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, host Jim McCarthy sits down with Matt West, CEO of Route Consultant, to explore an incredible career transformation from car sales to logistics brokerage. Discover how West navigated the challenging automotive industry, learned invaluable business lessons from mentors like Steve Brink, and ultimately found his calling in a unique entrepreneurial space.Highlights:Insider secrets of the car sales world
2025-04-021h 39
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastEmbracing Authenticity w/ Lyndsay Stafford :: Ep 236 Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastTitle:"Embracing Authenticity"Show Description:In this engaging episode of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, host Jim McCarthy sits down with Lyndsay Stafford, a dynamic business coach and entrepreneur. Lyndsay shares her remarkable journey from working in a tanning salon to running Stafford Solutions, offering insights into:Highlights:Her philosophy of hiring experts for tasks she doesn't enjoyNavigating business challenges in the post-pandemic eraLeveraging AI as a...
2025-03-2648 min
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastUncorking the Wine Industry w/ Laura Huston :: Ep 235 Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPodcast Episode Title: "Uncorking the Wine Industry"Show Description:In this episode of The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, we sit down with Laura Houston, the founder of Bell and Bottle, a wine curation and event company. Laura shares her journey from corporate America to the wine industry, discussing her experiences working with boutique wineries and her passion for supporting female entrepreneurs. Highlights:Laura's transition from a corporate career to starting her own wine business after moving to the Seattle area
2025-03-201h 09
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastNavigating the Insurance World w/ Kevin Michelson :: Ep 234 Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPodcast Episode Title: "Navigating the Insurance Landscape"Show Description:In this episode of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, host Jim McCarthy sits down with insurance expert and longtime friend Kevin Michelson to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the insurance industry. Highlights:The impact of rising storm frequency and severity on homeowner's insurance premiums and coverageInnovative solutions emerging, such as wind/hail deductible buyback programs, to help consumers manage increasing costs
2025-03-121h 46
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastArt of Honest Conversations w/ Michel Mercurio :: Ep 233 Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPodcast Episode Title: "Art of Honest Conversations"Show Description:In this episode of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, host Jim McCarthy sits down with financial advisor Michael Mercurio to discuss his unique approach to wealth management. Michael shares his insights on the importance of honesty, transparency, and putting the client's needs first, drawing from his experiences in the car sales industry. Highlights:Michael shares his unexpected journey from the car sales industry, where he learned the value of honesty and building g...
2025-03-051h 50
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastPivoting for the Sake of Mental Health w/Ed Fox :: Ep 232 Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastA Middle Tennessee Business Podcast....subscribe/follow/rate/review at www.mmtbp.comIn this episode, we bring back Ed Fox, a four-time returning guest, to discuss his journey of navigating recent life and business challenges. Ed shares his experiences with severe depression, selling his franchises, and finding a new path forward.Key Highlights:- The importance of finding passion and joy in your work, even when facing difficulties- Strategies for dealing with burnout and maintaining a positive mindset...
2025-02-251h 45
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastEmbracing the Entrepreneurial Spirit w/ Jason Wenth :: Ep 231 MMTBPPodcast Episode Title: "Embracing the Entrepreneurial Spirit"Podcast Episode Description:In this episode of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, we sit down with Jason, the founder of Dozer Dudes, to explore his journey from corporate management to the world of excavation and land development. Highlights:Discover how Jason's background in retail and food service management prepared him for the challenges of entrepreneurship in the construction industry.Learn a...
2025-02-181h 00
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastCreating a Culture of Care w/ Christopher McClintock :: Ep 230 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastCreating a Culture of Care w/ Christopher McClintock :: Ep 230 MMTBPIn this episode, I talk to Christopher McClintock, an entrepreneur in Middle Tennessee.We discuss his entrepreneurial journey, starting with a gym in Middle Tennessee and expanding to Comfort Keepers, a non-medical home care service. He emphasizes the importance of integrity in business, sharing how his gym's success was built on returning phone calls and providing excellent service. Christopher also highlights the challenges of hiring caregivers and the need for a strong team. He shares his vision for Comfort...
2025-02-111h 03
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastFrom the NFL Gridiron to the Boardroom w/Avery Williamson :: Ep 229 Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastA Middle Tennessee Business Podcast....subscribe/follow/rate/review at www.mmtbp.comIn this episode, we sit down with former NFL linebacker Avery Williamson to discuss his transition from a successful professional football career to navigating the business world. Avery shares the challenges of adjusting to life after the NFL, from dealing with the uncertainty of free agency to exploring various entrepreneurial ventures.Highlights include:- Avery's passion for football from a young age and the sacrifices he made to reach the NFL...
2025-02-041h 18
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastReflections of a Radio Veteran w/ Johnny B :: Ep 228 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastReflections of a Radio Veteran w/ Johnny B :: Ep 228 MMTBPIn this episode, I talk to Johnny B, a radio industry veteran.We discuss the evolution and challenges of the radio industry. Johnny, who started in radio through his father's country stations, shares his experiences, including working with Phil Valentine and transitioning to talk radio. We reflect on the impact of Phil's passing and the changes in the industry. We also discuss the importance of sales skills for on-air talent and the potential for Johnny to return to radio...
2025-01-281h 12
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastCultivating Compassionate Leadership w/ Amanda Banks & John Woerner :: Ep 227 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastCultivating Compassionate Leadership w/ Amanda Banks & John Woerner :: Ep 227 MMTBPIn this 3rd annual episode, I talk to John Woerner, My fellow J2 Owner and CEO, and Amanda Banks, a former guest who has a knack for helping individuals and organizations buy into a vision, process or idea through events, education and experiences. The conversation revolves around the episode featuring returning guests discussing business and personal growth. John shares his experience of becoming a TEDx speaker, initially reluctant but encouraged by Amanda, which led to a transformative public speaking o...
2025-01-211h 37
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastFrom Setback to Comeback w/ Gabriel Sedlak :: Ep 226 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastFrom Setback to Comeback w/ Gabriel Sedlak :: Ep 226 MMTBPIn this episode, we talk to Gabriel Sedlak, a seasoned and successful network sales and marketing proWe discuss the importance of resilience and adaptability in business and life. Gabriel shares his experience of transitioning from a successful but declining business model to joining a new company. He emphasizes the need to stay grounded, be discerning, and not compromise one's values. We also touch on the impact of media and public perception, the importance of self-awareness and pursuing one's true...
2025-01-141h 33
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastNavigating the Changing Tides of Radio w/ Paul Ladd :: Ep 225 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastNavigating the Changing Tides of Radio w/ Paul Ladd :: Ep 225 MMTBPIn this episode, we talk to Paul Ladd, a veteran in the radio industry.We discuss his career journey from North Carolina to Nashville, highlighting his work with World Christian Broadcasting. Paul shares experiences from his early days in radio, including his time at Lenoir Community College and his first job in North Carolina. We emphasize the evolution of radio technology and the importance of adapting to new media like podcasting. Paul also details World Christian Broadcasting's global...
2025-01-071h 23
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastA Holistic Approach to Women's Health w/ Tracy Rickstrew :: Ep 224 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastA Holistic Approach to Women's Health w/ Tracy Rickstrew :: Ep 224 MMTBPIn this episode, we talk to Tracy Rickstrew, owner of Tracy Erin Wellness.Tracy, an RN and functional medicine practitioner, emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes of health issues rather than just treating symptoms. She discusses the impact of environmental factors like mold on health, the role of lifestyle changes, and the limitations of conventional medicine. Tracy shares a case study of a client named Emma whose health improved significantly after...
2024-12-311h 16
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastThe Journey of Haystack Dryers w/ Wayne Jacks :: Ep 223 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastThe Journey of Haystack Dryers w/ Wayne Jacks :: Ep 223 MMTBPIn this episode, we talk to Wayne Jacks, Vice President of Operations for Haystack Dryers.We discuss his career trajectory and current role at Haystack Dryers. Wayne, originally from the UK, moved to the US in 2007 to launch the US arm of Haystack Dryers, which manufactures drying machines for theme parks and other attractions. He shares his experiences from managing the London Eye to working with various theme parks, emphasizing the importance of customer relationships and innovation. Wayne highlights...
2024-12-241h 34
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastBalancing Creativity and Business w/ Jordan Roepke :: Ep 222 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastBalancing Creativity and Business w/ Jordan Roepke :: Ep 222 MMTBPIn this episode, we talk to Jordan Roepke, a photographer from Murfreesboro, Tennessee.Jordan shares his background, starting as a musician in Milwaukee and then transitioning to the country music scene in Southern California before ultimately settling in Nashville to pursue a career in rock music.A major focus of our conversation is Jordan's shift into the world of photography. He explains how he initially got into photography through video editing and filmmaking, and then gradually built up...
2024-12-171h 22
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastFrom Drumsticks to Deals w/ Jon Sexton :: Ep 221 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastFrom Drumsticks to Deals w/ Jon Sexton :: Ep 221 MMTBPIn this episode, we talk to Jon Sexton, a personal branding expert and former drummer. He discusses his entrepreneurial journey from Visalia, California to Nashville, Tennessee. He shares his successes in building a personal training business, which later evolved into a health club, Boost Fit Club, and his transition into real estate. Jon emphasizes the importance of maximizing home equity through strategic investments like rentals and leveraging buy-down programs for first-time homebuyers. He also highlights the value of mentoring and c...
2024-12-101h 12
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastA Soulful Journey Through Music and Faith w/ Marty Ray :: Ep 220 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastA Soulful Journey Through Music and Faith w/ Marty Ray:: Ep 220 MMTBPIn this episode, we talk to Marty Ray, a multi-talented individual who has had a very diverse career path. He started out working in radio for 18 years, which helped develop his strong vocal and on-air skills. After leaving radio, he transitioned into the car sales business, where he gained valuable sales experience. He shares about his music career, noting he has 1.4 million followers across platforms, with 621,000 YouTube subscribers and 48,000 Instagram followers. He al...
2024-12-032h 02
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastFrom Teaching to Payroll w/ Ashley Pack :: Ep 219 Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastFrom Teaching to Payroll w/ Ashley Pack:: Ep 219 Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastIn this episode, we talk to Ashley Pack, a payroll specialist at Heartland.She discusses her career journey from teaching to sales, highlighting her experience with Aflac and Heartland. She emphasizes the importance of confidence in sales, sharing that she made 120 cold calls daily during COVID-19. Ashley explains her transition to Heartland, where she enjoys the flexibility of working from home and the benefits of a W2 employment model. She aims to achieve...
2024-11-2600 min
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastTrying That in a Small Town W/Kelley Lovelace and Neil Thrasher :: Ep 218 Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastA Middle Tennessee Business Podcast....subscribe/follow/rate/review at www.mmtbp.comIn this episode, we welcome veteran Nashville Hit Songwriters Kelley Lovelace and Neil Thrasher to the show. Kelley and Neil discuss their journeys into the music industry, from Kelley's unexpected path through the military to Neil's family background in gospel music. The conversation delves into the songwriting process, the challenges of getting songs cut by artists, and the changing landscape of the music business due to streaming and technology. Kelley and Neil share p...
2024-11-191h 36
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastThe Challenges and Rewards of Mentoring Young Men Without Fathers w/ Marcus Meneese:: Ep 217 MMTBPThe Challenges and Rewards of Mentoring Young Men Without Fathers w/ Marcus Meneese:: Ep 217 MMTBPIn this episode, we talk to Marcus Meneese, the founder of Stronger Than My Father Organization.We talk about some of the struggles face by nonprofit organizations, including the difficulties with fundraising, building a strong board, and dealing with high turnover. Marcus emphasizes the importance of mentorship, as statistics show young men without fathers are more likely to face challenges like getting involved in crime or violence. He advocates for the importance of fatherhood...
2024-11-1257 min
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastFinding Purpose and Identity: A Conversation Between Brothers w/ Dan McCarthy:: Ep 216 MMTBPFinding Purpose and Identity: A Conversation Between Brothers w/ Dan McCarthy:: Ep 216 MMTBPIn this episode, we talk to my brother, Dan McCarthy, who practices law and plays music.We talk about shared experiences and our divergent paths in life. Dan, reflects on his early musical aspirations, influenced by his piano instructor, and his admiration for artists like Bruce Hornsby and Jerry Lee Lewis. Dan also discusses his legal career, which was sparked by a landlord-tenant dispute and a real estate seminar by Alan M. Barry. Despite initial challenges, including being waitlisted...
2024-11-051h 28
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastBuilding a Specialized EOD Gear Business w/ Steve Cassidy:: Ep 215 MMTBPBuilding a Specialized EOD Gear Business w/ Steve Cassidy:: Ep 215 MMTBPIn this episode, we talk to Steve Cassidy about his journey from the Navy to building a specialized gear company. His background includes an early interest in football that led them to Tennessee Tech University, followed by an unexpected decision to join the Navy at age 25. During his time in the Navy, he gained unique experiences, including 42 days at sea, diving, and jump school training. This diverse military background ultimately inspired the creation of the company, EOD Gear, which focuses on p...
2024-10-291h 22
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastHow a Husband and Wife Duo Developed a Lifesaving App w/Charles and Holly Roselle:: Ep 214 MMTBPHow a Husband and Wife Duo Developed a Lifesaving App w/Charles and Holly Roselle:: Ep 214 MMTBPIn this episode, I sat down with Charles and Holly Roselle. Charles is a former member of the Secret Service and served for 16 years during the Bush and Obama administrations. Charles shares interesting stories from his time in the Secret Service. After leaving the Secret Service in 2015, Charles transitioned to the private sector, working in physical security for a biotech company. This experience helped him understand the importance of communicating the value of security t...
2024-10-221h 05
Financial Forward: The Future of Consumer Finance & BankingBuilding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Jim McCarthy’s Journey from Banking and RegulationSend us a textIn this episode, host Jim McCarthy details his extensive career in the banking industry, from his early days in a paper-based system to his impact on the digital transformation of banking and regulation. He recounts his involvement in establishing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and its role in unifying bank regulations to protect consumers. Jim discusses his personal challenges, including being autistic and navigating professional landscapes. He also illuminates his current work with McCarthy Hatch, focusing on helping banks use data to identify risks and improve compliance.
2024-07-1822 min
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastVulnerability + Candor = TRUE Authenticity w/Jim Morris :: Ep 193 MMTBPA Middle Tennessee Business Podcast....subscribe/follow/rate/review at www.mmtbp.com Entrepreneurs are risk takers. More so than much of the world population. When Jim Morris committed to launch a conference that was to be different than all the other conferences that have sprouted up over the last decade, his optimism could break the bonds of earthly gravity. He quickly learned that it would be one of the most difficult challenges he would ever face. It was a Herc...
2024-05-211h 16
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastThe Art of Personal Branding w/Nashville’s John Mediana - Ep 189 MMTBPI met John Mediana at Jim Morris’ Impact Effect 23 in October 2023. He and I had an instant connection upon discovering that we both lived and worked in Las Vegas once upon a time, prior to moving to Middle Tennessee. John has produced some impressive content for a myriad of equally impressive clients over his years in video production. He’s found a powerful niche within personal branding for executives in and around Nashville. About John:“Since the fifth grade, I had a desire to create...
2024-04-241h 17
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastEp 173 - The Reluctant Social Thought Leader :: John WoernerA Middle Tennessee Business Podcast...In our 2nd annual (or would it be 1st annual?) episode with Jim’s fellow J2 Owner and CEO John Woerner, they discuss everything from how their lighting business fared in 2023, what a true Business Consultant should do, to the onslaught of Business Coaches/Thought Leaders/Influencers permeating virtually every online society. They even have a little reaction section with some of today’s more in-your-face Business Thought Leaders like Andy Elliott, Coach Micheal Burt, Gary Vee and Brad Lea.
2024-01-021h 27
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastOne Way to Tune Your BodyA Middle Tennessee Business Podcast...Connecting with the Earth 🌍 can help you achieve a healthier body and a clearer mind. Studies show that walking barefoot on natural surfaces can help reduce inflammation, promoting overall well-being. 🧘♀️🧘Let Mother Nature work her magic, one step at a time. 👣 Time to get grounded and let go of stress! ☺️Embrace the simplicity of going shoeless and experience the transformative power of nature. 🌸🌻☀️💥 Full episode of What’s Your Problem Podcast available everywhere! 💥www.whatsyourproblempodcast.com...
2023-07-1901 min
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast136 - Getting Nashville Tourists to the Zoo :: Jim BartooA Middle Tennessee Business PodcastI’ve known Jim Bartoo going back to my early days in Nashville radio. I have always known him to be at the helm of making sure our Nashville Zoo is marketed to the best ability and always be in a good light in the community. Nashvillians have come to embrace the Zoo since it’s opening at its current location in 1997. Jim’s biggest challenge is how to attract Nashville’s influx of tourists to the Zoo, all while certainly understanding the majority demograph...
2023-05-201h 02
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast140 - How to Be Happy Everyday :: Jim RyanA Middle Tennessee Business Podcast...Being happy can be a choice. Sometimes it’s a difficult choice, but a choice nonetheless. Jim Ryan is a motivational speaker and author who wrote, “Simple Happiness, 52 Easy Ways to Lighten Up”. I can attest that it really is a powerful read with some easily applied concepts, particularly since you can digest it over the course of a year! 52 ways break into 52 weeks quite nicely.Jim’s ability to establish rapport immediately as well as his enthusiasm and genuine p...
2023-04-281h 01
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast126 - A Risk Unfolding in Real Time :: Jim MorrisA Middle Tennessee Business PodcastJim Morris has always had a passion to build, grow, and develop a company of his own that will help others in need. During college his focus was to get to the final capstone class; not to graduate but because you could build a business from the ground up as your final project to graduate college. He spent his early career in hospitality, growing companies footprint in new US markets related to sales and operational growth. After leaving the corporate world due to a desire to innovate and solve...
2023-02-0352 min
Capes and HammersEp 8 - Eternals Review-No Way Home Expectations-Why is The Hulk Getting Weaker?Jim, CJ and Grey talk about their thoughts on The Eternals and the new Spiderman NWH Official Trailer. As usual, tangents ensue….Jim has another retraction about Angelina Jolie’s characterHow many planets did the Eternals destroy?Eros (Starfox) is an Eternal?Semi-massive plot hole with Arishem stopping the birth of Earth’s CelestialHow did the Eye of Agamoto show up again?Jim thinks Andrew Garfield is the best Spiderman. CJ and Grey vehemently disagree.Tobey Maguire is a little bitch Peter ParkerCJ thinks he’d wup Tom Holland in a gymnastics competition. Are burgers the same a...
2021-12-1052 min
Capes and HammersEp 8 - Eternals Review-No Way Home Expectations-Why is The Hulk Getting Weaker?Jim, CJ and Grey talk about their thoughts on The Eternals and the new Spiderman NWH Official Trailer. As usual, tangents ensue….Jim has another retraction about Angelina Jolie’s characterHow many planets did the Eternals destroy?Eros (Starfox) is an Eternal?Semi-massive plot hole with Arishem stopping the birth of Earth’s CelestialHow did the Eye of Agamoto show up again?Jim thinks Andrew Garfield is the best Spiderman. CJ and Grey vehemently disagree.Tobey Maguire is a little bitch Peter ParkerCJ thinks he’d wup Tom Holland in a gymnastics competition. Are burgers the same a...
2021-12-1052 min
Capes and HammersEp 7 - The Eternals...Who Are They Anyway?Jim and CJ pick Grey’s brain about all things Eternals….and of course, have a handful of tangents:Jim has a retraction to make about a claim he made in a previous episode about Thanos lyingWhy did some ungrateful pricks think that the Avengers needed to be held accountable for the destruction that came with the New York and Sokovia attacks?Jim is on the verge of hating Angelina Jolie Grey may now also hate Tom HollandWill we meet Thanos’ brother? What’s his name? Chris? Ryan? Craig? Did Thanos have a last name?What’s up...
2021-11-051h 01
Capes and HammersEp 7 - The Eternals...Who Are They Anyway?Jim and CJ pick Grey’s brain about all things Eternals….and of course, have a handful of tangents:Jim has a retraction to make about a claim he made in a previous episode about Thanos lyingWhy did some ungrateful pricks think that the Avengers needed to be held accountable for the destruction that came with the New York and Sokovia attacks?Jim is on the verge of hating Angelina Jolie Grey may now also hate Tom HollandWill we meet Thanos’ brother? What’s his name? Chris? Ryan? Craig? Did Thanos have a last name?What’s up...
2021-11-051h 01
Capes and HammersEp 6 - What's Up With Shang Chi?Jim, CJ and Grey talk about the problematic plot of Shang Chi as well as….-Did Thanos lie in IW?-Who are the Protagonists and Antagonists in IW, Civil War and…..even Frozen 2? ***SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW Capes and Hammers:www.capesandhammers.com If you’re a surface level, recently converted fan of anything MCU/DCU, this is the podcast for you! CandH is recorded and shot in the Big Dot Lighting HQ in Spring Hill, TN.Big Dot...
2021-10-1553 min
Capes and HammersEp 5 - What’s Up with What If?Jim, CJ and Grey take the temperature of the “What If?” series on Disney+. What was your take on it? ***SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW Capes and Hammers:www.capesandhammers.com If you’re a surface level, recently converted fan of anything MCU/DCU, this is the podcast for you! CandH is recorded and shot in the Big Dot Lighting HQ in Spring Hill, TN.Big Dot Lighting - Commercial LED Lighting Specialists@Big Dot Electrical, LLCB...
2021-10-0730 min
Capes and HammersEp 1 - Which MCU Character is Your Least Favorite?Jim, CJ and Grey talk about their least favorite MCU character. Which one is yours?Jim and Grey have two females in mind….while CJ….well, he’s just all out hatin’ on the actor who plays the character!****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW Capes and Hammers:www.capesandhammers.com If you’re a surface level, recently converted fan of anything MCU/DCU, this is the podcast for you! CandH is recorded and shot in the Big Dot Lighting HQ in Spring...
2021-10-0638 min
Capes and HammersEp 1 - Which MCU Character is Your Least Favorite?Jim, CJ and Grey talk about their least favorite MCU character. Which one is yours?Jim and Grey have two females in mind….while CJ….well, he’s just all out hatin’ on the actor who plays the character!****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW Capes and Hammers:www.capesandhammers.com If you’re a surface level, recently converted fan of anything MCU/DCU, this is the podcast for you! CandH is recorded and shot in the Big Dot Lighting HQ in Spring...
2021-10-0638 min
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastWhat's Matt Wilson's Problem? :: Asking for the SaleGetting into sales can be a tough transition when you have relied on a steady income for most of your career. *****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW What’s Your Problem? PODCAST:www.whatsyourproblempodcast.com Matt Wilson has worked alongside Jim in the radio industry and then was the marketing director for a group of automotive dealerships in the northeast. He is now an Account Executive for Silverback Advertising and the host of the Mostly Automotive Marketing podcast. He relies solely on what he brings to the table for his income. In a...
2020-12-0159 min
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastWhat's Nelly's Problem? :: We're gonna need a bigger space...We wanted to write a cheesy line for this episode, but one *cannoli* dream.You might think that the Middle Tennessee area would be the last place you’d find authentic New York Style Pizza. As it turns out, the gravy runs red and deep in the Buckle of the Bible Belt. Of course, Jim’s a fan. *****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW What’s Your Problem? PODCAST:www.whatsyourproblempodcast.comNelly’s was started by Husband and Wife duo Ryan and Danielle Hall. They come fro...
2020-11-2053 min
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastWhat's Xavier Darden's Problem? :: Weighing Work/Life Balance and Benz'sIn any business, maintaining the right mindset can be all the difference between prospering and closing your doors. In the car business it can be an hourly struggle!Xavier Darden is THE Luxury Auto Coach at Mercedes-Benz of Music City. He has been with the Mercedes brand for almost a decade and in the car business since he graduated college. *****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW What’s Your Problem? PODCAST:www.whatsyourproblempodcast.com Xavier and Jim met at a local Mercedes-Benz dealership and became quick frie...
2020-11-1841 min
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastWhat's Regie Hamm's Problem? :: Monetizing His Talents in the Digital AgeRegie Hamm is a multi award-winning songwriter and artist with over 20 #1 hits under his belt. He even penned the 2008 American Idol/David Cook smash hit “Time Of My Life”. While he still writes and performs, he’s since become a prolific blogger with over 10,000 page views per month. Among Regie’s many incredible life stories, one stands out and will give you chills. In 2008, WYP Podcast Host Jim was producing authentic, unscripted videos which is how Jim and Regie became friends back in 2008. Jim heard Regie’s story and instantly knew he wanted it to be on v...
2020-11-041h 07JMVO Weekly PrimerDan McCarthy :: Planting the Seeds for Re-Opening Michigan - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 59Quarantine.....there are varying magnitudes of lock down. Each state has different interpretations of what their citizens are *not* to do.
My brother, Daniel McCarthy makes his Primer debut to talk about what is going on in his state of Michigan. He is leading an initiative at his law firm to address Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer with assistance from his clients on a proposal to re-open the State following April 30, 2020. A group of his clients voluntarily joined together and retained a reliable Expert who prepared an accurate modeling report. They’re asking the Governor to consider this report, as opposed to...
2020-04-1400 min
JMVO Weekly PrimerFinding the Good - The JMVO Weekly Primer Episode 57Last Friday I asked people to share with me their wins for the week, no matter how small they were. I didn't expect much.
****LISTEN to this episode and subscribe at www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com/podcast
A few days and 100+ comments later, people are still commenting. In any dark time, it always helps to be grateful for what you have, identify the good things that are still and always have been there and keep pushing forward.
Sometimes it helps to hear the good in other people's lives so you...
2020-03-2416 minJMVO Weekly PrimerMatt Dubiel :: Your Employment and The Power of Leverage - The JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 56The economy is good and unemployment is very low. That *doesn’t* mean that you can rest on your laurels when it comes to company loyalty.
****Watch this episode and subscribe!
The largest radio station operator in the US, iHeartMedia recently “displaced” over 1100 of their Programming, On-Air, and Production staff.
The cuts came without warning, though the company in its various forms over the years wasn’t exactly a stranger to doling out pink slips on occasion en mass.
Matt Dubiel owns a radio station in Chicago and he published a video shortly after the iHeartMedia bloodbath that empathized with those af...
2020-02-0900 minJMVO Weekly PrimerNetworking and How I've Been a Failure - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 55Yep...I thought myself as a failure for many years...this is about as real as I've been in a long time.
****LISTEN to this episode and subscribe at
https://youtu.be/1f-0yWb4sTc
Thanks to various elements of conditioning I've had early in life, I've felt the stigma of a hopeless future embrace me.
I honestly don't think of myself as a successful voice over dude. I know what I am capable of pulling off...I also know there are many other talents much better than me. Their talent is to be emulated and admired. They have a...
2020-02-0316 minJMVO Weekly PrimerHamburger Client Deep Dive and Rate Shaming - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 54Yeah...so...the audio production guy (me) had an issue with the recording of this episode due to various software changes. I promise you the quality of the info is.....um, sound!
Bear with me.....
****WATCH this episode and subscribe!
There is a ton of rate shaming that goes on in VO land these days especially when it comes to prospect who lowball. I have dubbed them "Hamburger Clients". If treated properly, they may become some of your biggest fans.
A few takeaways:
- NEVER balk at an opportunity
2020-01-2700 minJMVO Weekly PrimerThe Power of FAILURE :: Interview with my kid's teacher - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 52Teacher/parent nights have become a part of our world these past few years and they seem to get more interesting as the grades ascend.
****Watch this episode and subscribe to the podcast:
https://youtu.be/3RgBZWLgHI8
I always am eager to hear about the state-run curriculum handed down to the schools while measuring each of my kid's teacher's enthusiasm for what they're told to teach for that year.
This year was a bit different....
As my wife and I went from classroom to classroom meeting my daughter's teachers, there was one that *really* stood out. Mr. Svihlik aka "Mr...
2019-10-0700 minJMVO Weekly PrimerHow to be CREATIVE with your Podcast! - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 51 w SpenceYes, Spence is one of those one-word artists. Deservedly so.
****Watch this episode and subscribe/rate at https://youtu.be/yXIBzvPcrBs
I met Spence in 2001 when I took the big radio career leap to what was then CBS/Las Vegas. I had been toiling away at i95 WRKI for several years and received an opportunity to work alongside greats like Gavin Spittle, Peter Sorensen, Thom Kaufold, Cat Thomas, Jb-kluc John Bernard, @John David Wells as well as Spence, who easily became a mentor of sorts and certainly a creative inspiration for me.
Okay...
2019-08-2900 minJMVO Weekly PrimerA BIG DOSE of Perspective - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 49 w Beth TorresMan, I have to love self-producing my videos. Apologies for having to stare at the side of my head for the first 9 minutes of this episode...
With that out of the way...
We've all had those days where we don't want to wake up, workout, shower, get dressed, brush our teeth, grab something to eat and run out the door to fight traffic to get to a job that we're not crazy about.
***Listen to this episode: www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com/podcast
******Special thanks to Mercedes-Benz of Music City for allowing the p...
2019-07-1800 minJMVO Weekly PrimerIs This Marinating Your Mind In *Good* Stuff? - JMVO Weekly Primer Episode 48The cannabis and CBD oil industry is in it's infancy. I think it's always fascinating to see how an industry that once was in prohibition gets marketed when it becomes legal.
Watch this episode!
Julian Espinosa is heading up the marketing for a new app called Cannacopia which will help consumers learn about which cannabis product will help with a myriad of health issues.
Julian and I also discuss the somewhat negative perception of cannabis along with some of the names which don't exactly help the situation! His marketing techniques include his own...
2019-07-1200 minJMVO Weekly PrimerWhat Is Your Word In Your Prospect's Mind? - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 46 w Laura RiesToday it seems that everyone is an overnight marketing "expert".Watch this episode! For me, I know what I know due to years of message crafting with thousands of broadcasting clients across a myriad of industries. I am more of a "what is your big idea and how do we boil it down to the simplest way to say it?" marketing "expert". Much of my expertise derives from a series of books that still have an impact on me today.Laura Ries of the legendary marketing powerhouse Ries and Ries carries that legacy on today. Beginning with "The 22 Immutable...
2019-05-1416 minJMVO Weekly PrimerA REALLY Good Podcast...And It's Not Mine - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 44 w The PodGoatsI voice and produce a lot of intros and outros for various podcasts. When Syndicated Radio Talk Host Phil Valentine came to me to ask about producing one for his new podcast, I felt quite honored.
***Watch this episode!
Thank you to Mercedes-Benz of Music City @mbofmc for allowing me the use of their showroom for this episode! www.mbofmc.com
Phil and I have similar backgrounds as I spent a majority of my professional life in radio. I know that he knows a smorgasbord of people better qualified to voice a special p...
2019-04-1516 minJMVO Weekly PrimerWhat To Do When Your Business Needs You - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 41 w Angela ProffittWatch this episode!
We build our businesses so that one day we may work *on* them and not *in* them.
Yeah....that's easier said than done.
As always, the JMVO Weekly Primer is sponsored by Big Dot Lighting - Commercial LED Lighting Specialists. Cap-ex or Op-ex, we have a plan to help you convert your business, warehouse, plant, apartment complex or birdhhouse to LED lighting. Check out the L.a.M.P. plan.
Angela Proffitt didn't become one of the most successful wedding and event planners in the country by lack...
2019-02-1100 minJMVO Weekly PrimerRadical Responsibility - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 29 with Kristin BentonWatch this episode! If you think your life sucks, the good news is that you can make a decision to change it. Change won't happen overnight, but you do have the power to make the change. "Well great, Jim. Now what?"
2018-10-1500 min
JMVO Weekly PrimerRadical Responsibility - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 29 with Kristin BentonWatch this episode!
If you think your life sucks, the good news is that you can make a decision to change it. Change won't happen overnight, but you do have the power to make the change.
"Well great, Jim. Now what?"
Kristin Benton is a Mindset Coach who has been through tremendous adversity in her life that surely gives her the air cover to be a true leader and encourager within the community of women that she is building.
In this episode, Kristin and I talk about how you can either...
2018-10-1500 minJMVO Weekly PrimerDouble Down On Your Beliefs. Advice From A Radio Pro - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 23 w Phil ValentineSubscribe/rate/comment and watch this episode
"Phil Valentine is one of the 100 most important Talk Show Hosts of all time." -Talkers Magazine
If you're a podcaster, this is an episode you don't want to miss.
What makes a successful talk show?
Phil Valentine is a nationally syndicated Talk Radio Host who has seen his industry change massively over the course of his career. Phil and I discuss how Phil's career went from music radio into one of the most difficult genres in which to be successful, Talk Radio.
...
2018-09-0300 minJMVO Weekly PrimerSmall Shifts in Diet, Mindset and Awareness - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 19 with Joe ApfelbaumSubscrbe/Rate/Comment!
Watch this episode!
Joe Apfelbaum is an acclaimed entrepreneur, speaker and author is sits at the head of one of the New York area's most impactful digital marketing agencies, Ajax Union.
In this episode, Joe and I go into the importance of diet and exercise and how it rounds out the mental fortitude needed to be a freight train of an entrepreneur.
Joe details how he shed over 95 pounds in his new book, "High Energy Secrets".
He is also the author of "Average Joe to CEO".
2018-07-1700 minJMVO Weekly PrimerYour Body May Be Telling Another Story - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 18 with Dr. Donna Van NattenWatch this episode!
From handshakes to hairstyles and torsos to toes, subtle expressions tell us what others are really feeling and thinking – and, also reveal your genuine emotions and intentions.
Dr. Donna Van Natten is the author of "Image Scrimmage - 9 Ways to Win with Body Language" and is a leading expert on all things body language for sales people and workers in a myriad of industries.
In episode 18, Dr. Donna and I talk about what we're all really saying with our bodies and there's no getting around it!
Follow The Bo...
2018-07-0300 minJMVO Weekly PrimerThe Power of Being Nice - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 17 with Regie HammIn episode 17, I have a ton of technical difficulties but my guest was Regie Hamm. When you're able to have Regie to talk to for an hour, you make it work, technical difficulties or not.
Regie has an incredible story, and the way we came to be friends was when we produced a video about "Full Circle":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fr4UMDrsYY
Regie's penned over 20 number hits for the Christian music industry and has well over 350 songs in his catalog. Overall, he's one of the most gifted writers and life...
2018-06-2500 minJMVO Weekly PrimerWhat Is An Influencer, Really? - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 16 Brad LeaWatch this episode: https://youtu.be/8sBuxnWJqRo
Ever have a word that you thought meant one thing turn out to mean something a little different? CEO of Lightspeed VT, Brad Lea and I delve into what "humble'' really means. Plus what it means to truly be an influencer in today's digital world.
Since 2000, Brad has built Lightspeed VT, the world's foremost efficient virtual training platform which hosts the training curriculums of Tony Robbins, Grant Cardone, Daymond John, and many more personalities and companies. He also hosts one of the hottest podcasts on the rise, "Dropping...
2018-06-1300 minJMVO Weekly PrimerYou're either in the flame or in the wax - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 15 with Dr. Ivan MisnerWatch this episode, subscribe, comment and rate at https://youtu.be/wnCHBUOGpow
In this episode, BNI Founder and Chief Visionary Officer, Dr. Ivan Misner and I talk about face-to-face, in-person networking can be seemingly overshadowed by social media.
It may seem like that's the case, but the truth is that it's more important than ever to build a trusting personal relationship.
Dr. Misner started BNI in 1985 when he lost one of his bigger consulting client. So he decided to use his own consulting practices in what became the first ever BNI chapters, then...
2018-06-0600 min
JMVO Weekly PrimerThe Best Automotive Marketing Mind In The Northeast - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 14 with Matt WilsonPlease subscribe/rate/comment!
1997. "Young" Matt Carey barges into the WRKI Production Room and asks me, "Do you want to be on the air?"
I say, "Sure, someday"
Matt replies, "No, now. I can't get a hold of our evening fill-in guy and you're the only person left in the building."
That was the first time I cracked the mic on a 50,000 watt stick. Matt and I have also been very good friends ever since.
Our careers have even eerily paralleled each other when we both got out of...
2018-05-2100 minJMVO Weekly PrimerLate Bloomers and 20 Year Overnight Successes - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 13 with Good Time TommySubscribe/Rate/Comment and Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/xWL5JSoyUBo
If you're like me, you may not have achieved what you thought you might have achieved by age 30. Or 35. Or 40.
When I was 18, I thought I'd have a few hundred grand in the bank. As it turns out, this line of thinking is a lot more common than I thought.
Tommy and I met through a coaching program called Monster Producer run by Super Coach Micheal Burt.
We hit it off immediately, and quite honestly, I think it has a...
2018-05-1400 minJMVO Weekly PrimerDetermination, Perseverance and Cupcakes - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 12 with Mignon FrancoisSubscribe, rate and comment!
Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/cJCAaTpCkm8
For Mignon Francois, it all started with an inexpensive cupcake that was meant to bring joy to people who needed it.
Here's the video referenced in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbGFhG55CjQ
"I wanted people to be able to dig through their couches, car seats and junk drawers to be able to buy a cupcake for themselves, someone's birthday or anniversary in order to bring joy into life."
Mignon and her family surely understood...
2018-05-0700 minJMVO Weekly PrimerSelf Accountability and Sandpaper Conversations with Jarrod Glandt - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 11Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/JQutrEcnBJ0
This week, Grant Cardone Enterprises VP of Sales and longtime Cardone Comrade Jarrod Glandt joins me on the Primer.
Initially a discussion I planned on having about office culture, the rabbit hole took us to some places that were quite deep and chock full of the value nuggets you've come to expect from this podcast.
We talk about Jarrod's history with Grant, his a-ha moment when it came to building wealth, and truly understanding the notion that nothing happens overnight.
Follow Jarrod across all t...
2018-04-3000 minJMVO Weekly PrimerYou Should be Using Instagram A LOT More - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 10 with Jeremy BishopSubscribe, rate and watch this episode at https://youtu.be/u-LJugTHgRk
If you're not using Instagram to it's potential, your business and personal brand might be in limp mode.
IComeUpMarketing.com VP and Instagram expert Jeremy Bishop and I talk about drilling down into one platform if it makes sense for you and your business. Jeremy and IComeUpMarketing.com helps people gain organic followers who are more likely to do business with you.
Follow Jeremy Bishop: @jeremybish0p and @IComeUp
Jim has been a professional voice over/video and audio producer...
2018-04-2300 minJMVO Weekly PrimerIf It's Worth Doing, It's Worth Doing WRONG :: JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 9 with Arnie MalhamWatch this episode: https://youtu.be/5D2wv6R4SrI
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In episode 9 of the JMVO Weekly Primer, longtime Nashville Visionary, Company Culture Builder and Multi-preneur Arnie Malham and I discuss the challenges of getting your people to row in the same direction with passion and self-guided-ness.
Culture is one of the major key components to what will build your business and Arnie is no stranger to the trials of doing so.
“We've done it wrong enough to figure out how to do it right.”
Arnie started CJ Ad...
2018-04-0800 minJMVO Weekly PrimerThis Corvette Expert Is Mega-Relevant to Your Business - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 7Watch this episode!
Louisville's Mike Davenport isn't your everyday Chevy salesman.
With over 24k YouTube subscribers and over 6 million views, 13k Instagram followers plus thousands of others on Facebook/Twitter, and 43 units a month sold on average, he's one of those car business anomalies...a dealership within a dealership.
And it all started with an intrinsic understanding of the virtue of relationships with his customers, killer followup and staying as positive as possible everyday.
Plus Mike knows a thing or two about Corvettes. He's the Universe's leading authority on them. Just...
2018-03-1200 minJMVO Weekly PrimerJMVO Weekly Primer Special - Self-Coaching Your Content and Howard SternWatch this episode!
Watching this, I really talk about Howard Stern. A LOT. Wow.
I recently had the *honor* of being a guest on Tommy Davidson's Facebook morning show out in Murfreesboro, TN. To those who know him, he is "Good Time Tommy", #GTT, and because of his tenacity, valuable content and hustle, he is one of the most successful realtors in the area. I believe his willingness to be as real as he can in front of a camera will certainly earn him more customers, but more importantly....FANS.
Some of the...
2018-03-0900 min
JMVO Weekly PrimerTeaching Starts With Eye Contact - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 5Watch this episode!
Every teacher really wants to be a significant influential person in the lives of the kids they teach. Sometimes though, the teacher life can be very overwhelming.
My longtime pal, educator and speaker Hal Bowman joins me this week as we unpack the positive value nuggets for the hundreds of thousands of teachers across the country!
Hal's heart has always been in teaching. He developed the critically acclaimed "Teach Like A Rockstar" event where teachers from all walks of life and experience are reminded that teaching always begins with the...
2018-03-0400 minJMVO Weekly PrimerThere Are Only Two Guarantees With Advertising - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 4Watch this episode!
Cole Evans from Evans Company and Entrenash joins Jim this week to talk all things marketing in regards to the basics of digital and social. Cole is an expert when it comes to advertising campaign planning, strategy and execution.
Key takeaways:
-Don't write off traditional
-There are only two guarantees when it comes to advertising your business
-If you're not on Instagram, you're not in the game
Find/follow Cole:
@_coleevans
EntreNash.co
Jim has been a professional...
2018-02-2600 minJMVO Weekly PrimerThere Are Only Two Guarantees With Advertising - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 4Watch this episode! Cole Evans from Evans Company and Entrenash joins Jim this week to talk all things marketing in regards to the basics of digital and social. Cole is an expert when it comes to advertising campaign planning, strategy and execution.
2018-02-2600 minJMVO Weekly PrimerThe Art of Selling your Art Keynote - JMVO Weekly Primer SpecialIn this special episode, @jimmccarthyvos gives his "Art of Selling Your Art" keynote to the dynamic and hungry members of The Tennessee Voice Over Exchange (T-VOE)
Some of the topics covered:
- Your Why
- Dominant Focus Exercise
- Developing an EOS
- Offensive vs. Defensive
- Client Equity
- Applying a basic sales process
-Hamburger vs. Steak
Jim has been a professional voice over/video and audio producer/branding dude since 1996. He's voiced well over 1000 scripts for clients w...
2018-02-2300 minJMVO Weekly PrimerEveryone Has An Average of $7k Disposable Income - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep. 3Watch this episode!
In this episode, I interview my great pal and money guru Michael Mercurio, who I refer to as a Macro-Economic Financial Engineer.
Michael has found that everyone he works with has about $7k on average of annual disposable income of which they're not even aware. We talk about the marketing of conventional financial plans versus planning for what is right for you.
Follow Mike @humanloop and michael@danstephenandassociates.com
He also drops some serious truth bombs when it comes to people in general, "People suffer in their comfort".
2018-02-1900 minJMVO Weekly Primer2023 will be 1943 all over Again with Michael Drew - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 2If you have had a meeting with me in the past year, the book "Pendulum" by Roy H. Williams and Michael Drew has undoubtedly come up in conversation. It's one of the most impactful books on marketing, business, human relations and culture that I have ever read.
Find out more about it at www.penduluminaction.com and buy it here.
In this episode, Michael Drew unpacks how the Pendulum is lining up with current trends in our culture. We talk about going from a "Me" centered culture at it's zenith in 1983 to 2023 where we will...
2018-02-1400 minJMVO Weekly PrimerRisk Exposure: How to Not be Emotional About Negotiating - JMVO Weekly Primer Ep 1Risk Exposure. If you're going into a pitch meeting/proposal/employment scenario this coming week, there no better person than Peter Sorensen to explain the awareness of your risk exposure to the situation in which you're navigating. It's a topic with which I have been fascinated and give my most intense focus whenever Peter and I talk.
Peter and I go back to 2001 when I was creating the marketing ideas and imaging for AM840 KXNT/Las Vegas and it's clients. I consider him to be in a fraternity of about 3-4 people who are the most intelligent...
2018-02-1100 min