Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast

Nashville wellness entrepreneur Scott Crosbie of Next Health joins Jim to break down the booming longevity space: GLP-1s, peptides, red light, cryotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen, hormone therapy, and why “wellness” is about to go as mainstream as gyms. From franchising and staffing two high-end clinics in the Gulch and Green Hills to practical advice on labs, protein, and biohacking for real people, t...

Entrepreneur and pastor to founders Nick Cavuoto joins Jim to unpack grit, faith, and rebuilding after losing a million dollars in revenue, from growing a megachurch to coaching owner-led businesses through their “evolution,” not crisis. Timestamps: 02:40 – Middle Tennessee business owners “going through the mud” 03:50 – Nick’s origin story: drug dealing, Jesus, and an entrepreneurial family tree...

Host Jim McCarthy sits down with fellow producer and host Nick Hiter (The Hit Streak, The Hit Lab) for a long‑form, no‑BS conversation on the business of podcasting, building real relationships, and leading with faith and family. They dive into everything from pricing your show like a pro and filtering guests, to why short‑form content exploded, what’s broken in traditional media, and how podcasti...

In this episode of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, Jim McCarthy sits down with songwriter and artist Jared Rogers, nephew of Kenny Rogers, for a fast-moving, story-packed conversation. They dive into how AI is changing songwriting, why listeners will crave “imperfect” human music, what Jared learned directly from Kenny, and how artists can still stand out in a streaming, algorithm-dr...

In this episode of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, Jim McCarthy sits down with HR and recruiting pro Ashley Pack, founder of Four Point People, to talk about how small and mid-sized businesses can finally fix their hiring, retention, and culture problems. Ashley shares how she went from teaching to transportation to making 200 cold calls a day during the pandemic, then into payroll a...

Rebecca Ruiz runs Superior Washing Services, homeschools nine kids, and is still showing up to 7 AM BNI with energy. In this episode we talk about choosing trades and entrepreneurship over the traditional college path, the reality of six-figure student loan debt, raising entrepreneurial kids, and scaling a blue-collar service business in Middle Tennessee. We also dive into work-life balance, hirin...

Publicist and entertainment manager Cathy Cardenas joins the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast to unpack how real PR works in 2024: word-of-mouth over ads, picking the right clients, protecting reputations in the internet age, and keeping faith at the center through brutal personal seasons. Cathy and Jim swap radio war stories, talk about WWE and NFL stars, dig into hard lessons from bad cl...

John Myers of Alliance Family Services joins Jim to talk candidly about faith, church hurt, and the hard conversations around abortion and real-world ministry. They dive into John’s journey from missionary kid to youth pastor to working with Alliance Women’s Clinic, why honesty and trust matter more than polished church branding, and how men must step up in the pro‑life conversation. Jim shares de...

Jim McCarthy sits down with Babcox Media’s Brian Ankney to talk about how a 106-year-old automotive media company keeps reinventing itself with video, AI search, and niche-focused content. They dive into the real future of car dealerships, F&I, EVs, and what “good” selling actually looks like in 2026. If you’re in automotive, real estate, or any small business that lives on leads and relations...

Phillip Cantrell went from running a family printing business to building Benchmark Realty into a multi-state brokerage closing over $5 billion a year in sales. In this episode, we talk about pivots, faith, hard times, and why real estate is facing its own “2008 moment” with AI and industry lawsuits. Phillip shares what he learned from brutal commercial printing, how he rebuilt during the 2008 cra...

On this episode of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, Jim McCarthy sits down with longtime Middle Tennessee realtor and 615 Podcast host, Nick Woodard. They dig into what it really takes to stand out in a crowded real estate market, how authenticity online can quietly build a powerful client pipeline, and why Middle Tennessee keeps attracting families from all over the country. Nick sha...

In this episode of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, host Jim McCarthy sits down with Greg Oliver and Abigail Garrett of GOA Speakers to unpack the business of booking faith-based speakers, comedians, and artists. Greg shares how he went from running a massive Christian nightclub in Texas to building a Nashville-based agency that represents some of the biggest names in Christian speaki...

Jim sits down with legendary live-event entrepreneur Scott Scovill to unpack how a kid who flunked out of college, battled crippling fear of failure, and waited tables at Howard Johnson’s ended up pioneering concert video, touring with the biggest acts in the world, and building Moo TV. Scott shares the true origin story behind his career, the life-changing U2 moment that set everything in motion,...

In this episode of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, Jim McCarthy sits down with mediator and veteran civil litigator Tamara Gauldin to explore what it really means to stay neutral in a polarized world. They discuss mediation, control, apologies, faith, parenting, and how our idea of “good” is often a matter of perspective. Tamara shares how she left corporate America to start her own...

From classic trucks and exotics to private car clubs and social lounges, this episode of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast dives into the story behind 111 Motorcars in Franklin, TN. Host Jim McCarthy sits down with executive assistant and car enthusiast Taylor Qualls to unpack how 111 is blending high-end automotive storage, sales, service, hospitality, and private membership into a “Fo...

Executive coach, author, and lifelong entrepreneur Marc A. Wolfe joins Jim McCarthy to break down the “Yeah, but…” excuses that keep leaders and business owners stuck. From college vs. alternative paths, intrapreneurship vs. entrepreneurship, and failing forward, to fake gurus, AI, and the power of being a “certified human,” Marc shares straight‑talk insights on creating real options in your caree...

Entrepreneur Ander Sevilla, founder of Black Light, joins host Jim McCarthy to share how he went from selling duct tape wallets in 4th grade to building a fast-growing marketing and private equity hybrid based in Nashville. Ander talks about losing everything (twice), moving cross‑country to start over, turning an Antioch house into an incubator, and raising capital to scale Black Light into multi...

In this episode of The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, Jim McCarthy talks with Rob Steier about his unconventional journey from pulling cable in his dad’s Wisconsin security business to firefighting, exotic car brokerage, and now commercial real estate and private equity. Rob shares the freeway accident that pushed him into firefighting, what he learned serving as an EMT, and how he parl...

In this episode of The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, Jim McCarthy talks with Jarod Goenner from USA TODAY / USA TODAY Network about how AI, personal branding, and digital marketing are changing the game for local businesses. They cover Jarod’s journey from Navy nuclear reactor operator to media and marketing, how legacy newspapers are adapting to digital and AI, and what actually works...

In this episode of The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, host Jim McCarthy sits back down with Jim Morris—speaker, entrepreneur, and co-owner of Music City Work Club—for an honest conversation about what entrepreneurship really looks like behind the social media veneer. They dig into how vulnerability can be powerful and dangerous, why discernment about who you open up to matters, and how...

In this dynamic episode of The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, Matt Rogers, announcer and entrepreneur, joins us for an unfiltered conversation spanning from the locker rooms of the Tennessee Titans to the electric world of Live Golf and the realities of running a business in Middle Tennessee. Matt shares hard-won lessons about the importance of being authentic—both in business and behin...

In this inspiring episode of The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, host Jim sits down with licensed psychotherapist and mindset mentor Dilyse Diaz for a deep dive into the power of positive thinking, resilience, and intentional living. Dilyse shares her compelling journey from a challenging upbringing in California to building a thriving practice and wellness retreat in Tennessee. Together...

Join us for a compelling episode of The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, featuring local realtor and entrepreneur Art Kelly of Realty One Group. Art and host Jim dive deep into how genuine relationships and authenticity are the bedrock of success in Middle Tennessee’s ever-evolving business landscape. Key highlights include: Art’s candid business journey: from various odd jobs to thriving...

Teaching, Trades & College Myths w/ Greg Svihlik :: Ep 267 Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast Podcast Title: "Teaching, Trades & College Myths" What happens when a veteran Middle Tennessee teacher gets brutally honest about grades, test scores, college, and what kids actually need to succeed? In this episode of The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, host Jim sits down with Wil...

What can a career that spans space‑shuttle electronics, cell towers, and corporate hypergrowth teach us about small business, culture, and entrepreneurship in Middle Tennessee? In this wide-ranging episode, host Jim sits down with business coach Craig Whipperman of Music City ActionCOACH for a candid conversation on how businesses grow, break, and reinvent themselves—and what that means for everyd...