The Professional Noticer

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy welcomes Baptist Health Care President and CEO Mark Faulkner. Tune in to hear Mark and Andy discuss why culture is the sum of everyday behaviors, why leaders must model the expectations they set, and why even small acts of kindness can leave a lifelong impact. Listen as Mark shares why he believes cultural fit matters as much as competence,...

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy welcomes back Dr. Barbara "Dr. Barb" Rembiesa, founder and CEO of the International Association of IT Asset Managers (IAITAM), author of more than 50 business books, including her new book My Nothing Is Someone Else's Everything.  Tune in to hear Dr. Barb explain the powerful idea behind her new book—that what feels like "nothing" to you may...

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer , Andy hosts Brandon McCraney – founder, CEO, and master blender of Olde Raleigh Distillery in Zebulon, NC. Tune in to hear Brandon share how he walked away from a successful corporate career and taking a leap of faith into the world of whiskey-making. A former Air Force captain with an academic background that includes Harvard, Brandon explains h...

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer , Andy welcomes Matt Clarke—President and COO of Churchill Mortgage and author of Hope in the Grind.  Tune in to hear Matt share practical insights on leadership, faith, and the daily disciplines that shape both. From the six core convictions guiding his leadership to lessons learned through writing and mentoring, his conversation with Andy highli...

This week on The Professional Noticer , Andy welcomes Coach Shane Alexander and three seniors from the Orange Beach Lady Makos softball team—currently chasing another national title and a record-breaking sixth consecutive state championship. Tune in to hear how this powerhouse program continues to dominate, built on a culture of trust, communication, and composure under pressure. Coach Shane Alexa...

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer , Andy welcomes Molly Engelhart—chef, entrepreneur, regenerative farmer, and author of Debunked by Nature.  Tune in to hear Molly share how government mandates affected her thriving restaurants, what prompted her transition from vegan chef to regenerative farmer, and why observing nature became central to her understanding of health, sustainabilit...

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer , Andy welcomes Scott Beck, president of Beck's Hybrids, a five-generation family business that has grown into the largest family-owned seed company in America.  Tune in to hear Scott share how strong family relationships shape long-term success, why culture must be built intentionally, and how shared values unite multiple generations around a com...

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer , Andy hosts David Rives—author, explorer, photographer, and founder of the Wonders Center & Science Museum near Nashville, Tennessee. Tune in to hear David share how a childhood curiosity about fossils grew into a lifelong passion for discovery, ultimately leading to the creation of a 100,000-square-foot science museum designed to help families e...

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer , Andy Andrews sits down with Brett Medlin, founder of Rock Foundation Cambodia. Tune in to hear Brett share his journey from a difficult upbringing to a calling in Cambodia through Youth Reach and Youth With A Mission (YWAM). He explains how Rock Foundation Cambodia grew from helping one village to drilling more than 1,000 water wells, transformi...

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer , Andy welcomes Emily Cavaluzzi, entrepreneur, business owner, and co-owner of ShoreFizz, a growing "dirty" soda shop in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Tune in to hear Emily share how she and her husband, Walker, launched ShoreFizz without taking on debt and grew the business through strategic, relationship-driven social media that has generated millions o...

This week, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes from the early days of the podcast! Originally recorded in October 2020, Andy sits down with Brent Burns—singer, songwriter, humorist, and Gulf Coast legend—in one of our very first video episodes. Tune in for this hilarious encore including the wild story of a $10,000 horse named Groupie Doll who won the Breeders' Cup twice and sold for ove...

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer , Andy shares a powerful perspective on a subject many people debate, but few truly understand—manners. Tune in to hear Andy explain why manners are not about outdated rules or trying to impress people, but about something much simpler: awareness of others. Listen as he shares stories about raising his sons. In a world where courtesy has become ra...

On March 3, 1956, "Heartbreak Hotel" cracked Billboard's Top 10 for the first time, and Elvis Presley began reshaping the music world forever. In honor of that date, we're revisiting one of our favorite conversations — with a man who knew Elvis not as a legend, but as a friend. In this Encore Episode, Andy sits down with Country Music Legend T.G. Sheppard — a teenager who had run away from home an...

With the Winter Olympics just wrapping up, we thought this was the perfect time to revisit one of our most popular episodes from the archive — a conversation between Andy and one of the greatest names in Olympic swimming history. In this episode, Andy sits down with his old college friend Rowdy Gaines — three-time Olympic gold medalist, five-time world champion, member of the Olympic Hall of Fame,...

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer , Andy hosts Ricky Dickson—author of the bestselling book "One Scoop at a Time" and the retired President and CEO of Blue Bell Ice Cream. Tune in to hear Ricky tell the "first scoop" story that started it all, why Blue Bell's growth was built on patience and protecting quality, and how his faith shaped his leadership through both success and crisi...

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer , Andy hosts Randy Phillips—founding member of the Dove Award–winning trio Phillips, Craig & Dean, and author of "Guppy and the Silvery Hook," his new children's book. Tune in to hear how a simple bedtime story Randy created for his daughters grew into a meaningful tool for helping children navigate peer pressure, bullying, and wise decision-makin...

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer , Andy Andrews sits down with historian, author, and filmmaker Joseph Loconte, author of The War for Middle Earth , to explore the enduring influence of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis during one of history's darkest chapters. Tune in to hear how Tolkien and Lewis, both shaped by World War I and writing through World War II, used story, faith, and f...

Tomorrow marks the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz – a day to remember, to honor, and to never forget. In observance of this sacred anniversary, we're bringing back one of our most profound conversations: Andy's interview with Rose Schindler, a Holocaust survivor whose testimony carries the weight of history and the power of the human spirit. The timing is especially meaningful as...

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy welcomes back Jonathan Brush— President and CEO of Unbound. Tune in to hear Jonathan explain how Unbound trains young adults to thrive by building meaningful lives rooted in responsibility, relationships, everyday excellence, and resilience. Listen as Andy shares his personal endorsement and together they explore what sets Unbound apart from...

Some lessons stick with you long after you first hear them—and this conversation is full of them. This week, we're revisiting Andy's sit-down with Steve "Jake" Jacobson , Founder and CEO of Fairway Home Mortgage, a company that closed more than $65 billion in 2020. Listen as Jake opens up about "the precious present"— a mindset his college basketball coach Bo Ryan taught him at Wisconsin that stil...

As a new year begins and people everywhere are thinking about what they want to build next, we're bringing back one of the most practical and timely conversations from The Professional Noticer vault. In this encore episode, Andy Andrews sits down with bestselling author, financial expert, and nationally syndicated radio host Dave Ramsey to talk about his book, Build a Business You Love —and the pr...

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer , Andy Andrews sits down with Joe Hamilton, CEO of Vortex Optics, for a powerful conversation about leadership, culture, and what it truly means to build a business around people—not just products. Tune in to hear how the unlikely origin story of a small bird-feeding store in Wisconsin becomes a masterclass in principle-driven leadership. Listen a...

This week on The Professional Noticer , Andy Andrews unwraps a Christmas favorite with an encore reading of Socks for Christmas —proof that the best surprises don't always come in shiny boxes. Told through the eyes of a young boy on Christmas Eve, this story captures the wonder, anticipation, and quiet lessons that only childhood—and Christmas—can teach. With humor, warmth, and Andy's unmistakable...

It's become one of our favorite Christmas traditions—and it's back again. 🎄 This week, Andy welcomes Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene , the duo behind one of the most recorded Christmas songs of all time: Mary, Did You Know? (Seriously…there are so many versions, no one can count them.) Tune in as Mark shares how the lyrics were first written, Buddy explains how the music came together years later, an...

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer , Andy welcomes Pat Kelly—retired Hollywood screenwriter and debut novelist behind the upcoming thriller Rifle Season, already being hailed as "the first big thriller of 2026."  Tune in to hear Pat and Andy walk through the heart-pounding premise of Rifle Season. Listen as Pat explains the authenticity behind the hunting details, the character dyn...