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From Exotic Cars to Canines w/ Ali Hemyari :: Ep 262 Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast
Podcast Episode Title:
From Exotic Cars to Canines w/ Ali Hemyari
Show Description:
In this episode of The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, the host dives into an inspiring conversation with Ali Hemyari—a dynamic entrepreneur, pilot, police officer, author, and founder of Nashville K-9, one of the nation’s largest dog training facilities. Ali shares his unique path from building an exotic car brokerage as a college student to scaling businesses organically based on market needs.
Episode highlights:
Ali’s early ventures in high-end car brokerage and advertising while still in college
The founding and growth of Nashville K-9, including breaking into law enforcement and celebrity clients
The organic creation of multiple businesses—ranging from online canine training resources to aviation and tech solutions for pet resorts
Insights on entrepreneurship: grit, risk-taking, learning from failure, and why true success is built on passion and adaptability
A discussion about business culture, customer service, and the importance of giving back to the community
The value of authenticity amidst today’s social media “success” narratives and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
Tune in for actionable lessons, memorable stories, and a celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit shaping Middle Tennessee and beyond!
Follow Ali:
https://nashvillek9.com/
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****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast:
www.mmtbp.com
www.instagram.com/mostlymiddletnbusinespodcast
www.instagram.com/jimmccarthyvos
Tiktok: @jimmccarthyvos
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Shoutout to Matt Wilson for lending his voice to the new intro of MMTBP.
Follow him and his podcast from which I may have borrowed the *mostly* concept:
https://linktr.ee/mamwmw
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If you like Jim's Boston Scallys, click here to shop and order yours!
https://www.bostonscally.com/a/refer-a-friend/redeem/mqgpwi3u0zgm89vaxnv5crzvlolevo82rvcygsn5/1668
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***You hear Jim mention it on almost every episode, ME vs. WE and how 2023 will be 1943 all over again….order “PENDULUM:How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future”:
https://a.co/d/7oKK7Ip
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The co-author of Pendulum wrote a myriad of other books and started a non-profit 21st Century Non-Traditional Business School that you should really check out:
Wizard Academy - www.wizardacademy.org
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Curious about podcasting? This podcast (and many others) is produced by www.itsyourshow.co
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Podcast Episode Title:
From Exotic Cars to Canines w/ Ali Hemyari
Show Description:
In this episode of The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, the host dives into an inspiring conversation with Ali Hemyari—a dynamic entrepreneur, pilot, police officer, author, and founder of Nashville K-9, one of the nation’s largest dog training facilities. Ali shares his unique path from building an exotic car brokerage as a college student to scaling businesses organically based on market needs.
Episode highlights:
Ali’s early ventures in high-end car brokerage and advertising while still in college
The founding and growth of Nashville K-9, including breaking into law enforcement and celebrity clients
The organic creation of multiple businesses—ranging from online canine training resources to aviation and tech solutions for pet resorts
Insights on entrepreneurship: grit, risk-taking, learning from failure, and why true success is built on passion and adaptability
A discussion about business culture, customer service, and the importance of giving back to the community
The value of authenticity amidst today’s social media “success” narratives and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
Tune in for actionable lessons, memorable stories, and a celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit shaping Middle Tennessee and beyond!
Follow Ali:
https://nashvillek9.com/
_____________________________________________________________________
****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast:
www.mmtbp.com
www.instagram.com/mostlymiddletnbusinespodcast
www.instagram.com/jimmccarthyvos
Tiktok: @jimmccarthyvos
__________________________________________________________
Shoutout to Matt Wilson for lending his voice to the new intro of MMTBP.
Follow him and his podcast from which I may have borrowed the *mostly* concept:
https://linktr.ee/mamwmw
___________________________________________________________
If you like Jim's Boston Scallys, click here to shop and order yours!
https://www.bostonscally.com/a/refer-a-friend/redeem/mqgpwi3u0zgm89vaxnv5crzvlolevo82rvcygsn5/1668
___________________________________________________________
***You hear Jim mention it on almost every episode, ME vs. WE and how 2023 will be 1943 all over again….order “PENDULUM:How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future”:
https://a.co/d/7oKK7Ip
_________________________________________________________________
The co-author of Pendulum wrote a myriad of other books and started a non-profit 21st Century Non-Traditional Business School that you should really check out:
Wizard Academy - www.wizardacademy.org
______________________________________________________________________
Curious about podcasting? This podcast (and many others) is produced by www.itsyourshow.co