Behind The Business

In this episode of Behind the Business, middle school students sit down with Terry Grammer Jr. from TKG Construction LLC. Terry talks about how he got started in construction, what it was like turning hands-on work into his own company, and the responsibilities that come with working on someone’s home. He shares what a typical workday looks like, what people often misunderstand about roofing, and...

In this special edition of Behind the Business, students step outside of the business world to interview Dr. Roger Alsup, who will officially begin serving as Director of Schools for Franklin County on July 1st. Although schools are not a business, students wanted to better understand the leadership, responsibility, and decision making that go into running a school system. Dr. Alsup shares how his...

In this episode of Behind the Business, middle school students talk with Myron Yoder from Wright Base Flight Training. Myron shares what his day-to-day work looks like as a flight instructor, how he helps train new pilots, and what it means to manage a team while also working as a mechanic. He talks with students about responsibility, safety, teaching, and the kinds of decisions that come with run...

In this episode of Behind the Business, middle school students talk with Colton Henley, the owner of Semper Softwash. Colton talks with students about what it is like to run a service-based business, what his day-to-day work actually looks like, and the kinds of problems and decisions that come with owning a small business. He also shares lessons learned through experience and how his background h...

In this first episode of Behind the Business , middle school students sit down with Haley, one of the founders of Java Hut. Haley talks with students about what it was like starting a coffee shop in Winchester, the challenges she did not expect, and the decisions that shaped the business early on. She also shares what changed when Java Hut expanded into Tullahoma and what she learned along the way...

Behind the Business is a student-run podcast where middle school students talk with local business owners from their community. In each episode, students sit down with one business owner to learn how their business actually works, where they started, what challenges they faced, and what they have learned along the way. These conversations are honest and focused on real experiences, not advertising...