The Lyndsay Stafford Show

Podcast Episode Title: "Cybersecurity, Scams, and Business Resilience" Show Description: In this eye-opening episode of The Lyndsay Stafford Show, local business owner Jim Hughes reveals critical insights into cybersecurity risks, identity theft prevention, and the power of learning from business failures. Jim shares his personal experiences with ransomware attacks and partnership challenges, offe...

Podcast Episode Title: "Filtering Wisdom from Failure" Show Description: In this inspiring episode of The Lyndsay Stafford Show, Drake Young, co-founder of Pure Southern Water, reveals the raw truth about entrepreneurial challenges and how embracing failure is the key to business growth. Learn how a young entrepreneur transformed mistakes into opportunities, built an exceptional team, and scaled a...

Podcast Episode Title: "Crafting a Custom Career" Show Description: In this inspiring episode of The Lyndsay Stafford Show, Derek Walker shares his remarkable entrepreneurial story of transforming a side hustle into Walker & Wood, a thriving custom woodworking business in Nashville. Hear how an Irish immigrant went from youth ministry to building custom cabinetry, scaling his business while ma...

Podcast Episode Title: "Resilience After Sweet Success" Show Description: In this powerful episode of The Lyndsay Stafford Show, local entrepreneur Brooke O'Dell opens up about her transformative experience with Sugar Drop, a beloved bakery she owned and ultimately closed. Join us as Brooke candidly shares the challenges of business ownership, the importance of operational strategy, and the valuab...

Podcast Episode Title: "From Farm to Freelance Film" Show Description: In this captivating episode of The Lyndsay Stafford Show, host Lyndsay Stafford sits down with local legend Austin Boylen, who reveals the power of video storytelling and entrepreneurship.  Highlights: From Farm to Freelance: Austin's inspiring journey from a 600-pig farm in Illinois to a world-traveling cinematographer Busines...

Podcast Episode Title: "High School Hustle and Entrepreneurship" Show Description: Join Lyndsay Stafford as she sits down with Savannah Moss, a remarkable young entrepreneur who co-founded Brentwood Candle Company while still in high school. Discover how the Entrepreneur Innovation Center (EIC) transformed Savannah from a shy student to a confident business professional.  Highlights: The inspiring...

Podcast Episode Title: "Millennial Entrepreneurship" Show Description: In this episode of The Lyndsay Stafford Show, Lyndsay interviews Katie Nicholson, the owner of Luxe Palm Aesthetics in Franklin, Tennessee. At just 27 years old, Katie has already built a successful business, navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship as a young millennial. Highlights: Katie's early interest in skincare and...

Podcast Title: "Optimizing Health and Longevity" Description: The Lyndsay Stafford Show features local business owners, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from Middle Tennessee. In this episode, host Lyndsay Stafford sits down with Matt Hughes and Josh Austin, the co-owners of Optimize U, to discuss their comprehensive approach to health and wellness. As experts in the field of integrative, funct...

Podcast Title: "Building a Business by Building Relationships" Podcast Description: The Lyndsay Stafford Show features local business owners, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from Middle Tennessee. In this episode, Lyndsay sits down with Owen O'Malley, an insurance provider and business owner, to discuss his remarkable journey in the industry. Highlights: Owen shares how he started in the insur...

Description: The Lyndsay Stafford Show features local business owners, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from Middle Tennessee. In this episode, Lyndsay sits down with John Hochstetler and Josh Hendrick of Stellan Eoin Builders and talks about the importance of building a relationship with trustworthy builders before entering the pre-construction process. Highlights: Learn the importance of havi...

Podcast Title: "From Radio to Podcasting: Building a Legacy" Description: The Lyndsay Stafford Show features local business owners, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from Middle Tennessee. In this episode, host Lyndsay Stafford interviews her podcast producer, Jim McCarthy, about his unique role, his journey from radio to podcasting, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Highlights: Jim sh...

Podcast Title: "Overcoming Obstacles: The Inspiring Journey of a Female Entrepreneur" Description: The Lyndsay Stafford Show features local business owners, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from Middle Tennessee. In this episode, we sit down with Jill Hudson, the owner and founder of Big Bend Insurance Group and the creator of the Rise Women's Society networking event. Jill shares her inspiring...

Title: The Journey of Building The Bogetti Partners Episode 20 guest: Kara Bogetti In this episode, I talk to Kara Bogetti, a real estate broker and owner of Bogetti Partners. She shares about her journey from California to Tennessee with her husband and three sons. Initially working with a local brokerage, she soon started her own firm, growing from one to nine agents. Kara emphasizes the importa...

Title: A Stay-at-Home Dad's Journey to Becoming a Financial Coach Episode 19 guest: Coach David Gibbs In this episode, I talk to Coach David Gibbs, a financial and career coach! We discuss his journey of becoming a coach while being a stay-at-home dad. He transitioned from a librarian role to coaching full-time after his wife got a job at Ramsey Solutions. David emphasizes the importance of priori...

Title: Unlocking Financial Freedom Episode 18 guest: Mike Mercurio In this episode, I talk to Mike Mercurio, the Vice President of Stephen and Associates, a macroeconomic financial advisory firm We discuss his journey from the auto industry to financial advisory, emphasizing the importance of financial education and planning. His firms, with offices in Nashville and Palm Beach, have been operation...

Title: Healing the Mind, Body, and Soul Episode 17 guest: Brooks Ruff In this episode, I talk to Brooks Ruff, owner of Heal This. We discuss her journey in holistic healing, focusing on mind, body, and soul. She is an energy medicine practitioner, licensed massage therapist, and intuitive life coach. Brooks emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, setting boundaries, and valuing one's time. Sh...

Title: Navigating the Mortgage Industry Episode 16 guest: Jeramy Williams In this episode, I talk to Jeremy Williams, broker and founder of the Williams Group. We discuss his 22-year career in residential mortgage lending. He highlights the shift from brokering to banking, emphasizing the personalized service his team provides. Jeramy attributed his business's growth to the support from Fairway In...

Title: Empowerment Through Science-Based Education Episode 15 guests: Kym Storms and Helen Tahriri In this episode, I talk to Kym Storms and Helen Tahriri, co-founders of Agape Institute of Esthiology We discuss their partnership and the science-based education they provide in esthetics. They emphasize their commitment to excellence and the importance of a rigorous, hands-on curriculum. Despite in...

Title: Building Wealth Through Real Estate Episode 14 guest: Kraig Speckert In this episode, we talk to Kraig Speckert, owner of The Payment Exchange. He discusses his business, which has been operating for over 23 years, providing payment processing services. He emphasizes the importance of personal service and expertise, noting that his company saves businesses an average of $500-$1,000 monthly....

Title: Flooring the Competition Episode 13 guest: Tony Langdon In this episode, we talk to Tony Langdon, owner of Langdon Flooring. He talks about his journey in the flooring industry, starting at age 20 in Carlsbad, California. He transitioned from installation to sales in 2015, innovating with a mobile showroom van to offer a personalized, convenient service. This strategy flourished during the...

Title: Husband and Wife Share Tips for A Successful Fitness Business Episode 12 guest: Tim and Ashley Rainer In this episode, Lyndsay talks to Tim and Ashley Rainer, owners of Fit One Five in Franklin, Tennessee. They discuss their unique business model focused on personal training and accountability. They emphasize core values like honesty, reliability, and relationship-building. Their gym, which...

Title: Rebooting Life Through Fitness Episode 11 guest: Meghan Littlejohn In this episode, Lyndsay talks to Meghan Littlejohn, owner of multiple Orangetheory Fitness Studios. Meghan discusses her journey and the benefits of the fitness program. She highlights the importance of accountability, working smarter, and the whole-person approach of Orangetheory. Meghan shares her personal story of overco...

Title: Building a Successful Franchise Episode 10 guest: Luke Cianciolo In this episode, Lyndsay talks to Luke Cianciolo, owner of The NOW Massage.  Luke discusses his journey from starting the business in 2020 during the pandemic to expanding to two locations in Franklin and Belle Meade. He emphasizes the importance of brand, financial performance, and the quality of founders when choosing a fran...

Title: Raising Your Drinking Buddies Episode 9 guest: Nate Feathers In this episode, Lyndsay chats with Nate Feathers, owner of the Christmas lighting business “Twas the Night Before Christmas”. Nate started his business as a side hustle while working as a roofer. He was inspired by stories from his grandfather about starting various businesses to supplement his income. He used guerrilla marketing...

In this episode, Lyndsay chats with Jeffs Graves, a CPA and wealth manager at Smith Wynd Capital. Jeff transitioned into financial advisory work after previously being a high school teacher and briefly pursuing a career as a pastor. When starting his own business, he focused on mitigating risks by gradually reducing his guaranteed income as his client base grew. He leveraged his existing community...