In The Arena Podcast

Are you tracking the numbers that actually move your business forward?

Setting goals is one thing. Knowing exactly what it takes to achieve them is another.

In this episode of In The Arena Podcast, Sara and Paige join Jared Miguez, Lauren Navarre, and Jonah Fry to break down how weekly metrics, forecasting, and accountability create clarity and drive business growth.

In this episode, we discuss:
- Why every business needs measurable goals and weekly metrics
- How to break down annual goals into actionable weekly priorities
- Identifying problems early and making adjustments before they impact performance
- Creating team buy-in through clear expectations and accountability
- Why great leadership starts with modeling the standards you expect

The bottom line? You can't improve what you're not intentionally tracking. And you can't expect accountability from your team if you're not leading by example.

Tune in for practical strategies to measure what matters, lead with intention, and build a business that stays on track.

🎙️ Hosted by Jared Miguez, Lauren Navarre, and Jonah Fry.
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In this episode of Meet St. Tammany, co-hosts Jared Miguez and Jonah Fry sit down with the team from Northshore Food Bank to discuss the hidden reality of food insecurity in St. Tammany Parish and the incredible work being done to support local families.

In this episode, we discuss:
- The impact of food insecurity on families and children in St. Tammany Parish
- How Northshore Food Bank provides food assistance and nutritional support
- Programs helping children, seniors, and families in need
- The importance of volunteers, donations, and community partnerships
- Ways local businesses and individuals can get involved
- Upcoming fundraising events, including Pallets with Purpose and Trim the Trailhead

Plus, hear how Northshore Food Bank is bringing the community together to fight hunger, provide essential resources, and make a lasting impact on the Northshore.

🎙️ Co-hosted by Jared Miguez and Jonah Fry

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In this episode of Meet St. Tammany, Bryan Chamberlain and Tommy Benge join Jared Miguez to share how a passion for Louisiana's outdoors, craftsmanship, and family traditions has brought them together.

What started as a handmade wallet from an alligator hide has grown into Chamberlain Handmade, a business focused on creating one-of-a-kind leather goods with a story behind every piece. Bryan and Tommy discuss the connection between Louisiana's alligator industry, conservation, and the importance of keeping local craftsmanship alive.

In this episode, we discuss:
- The story behind Chamberlain Handmade
- Creating handcrafted products from Louisiana alligator hides
- The role of alligator harvesting and conservation
- Preserving family traditions and local craftsmanship
- Balancing entrepreneurship with careers and family

From the bayou to the finished product, this conversation highlights the people, traditions, and businesses that make Louisiana unique.

🎙️ Hosted by Jared Miguez.
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In this episode of In The Arena Podcast, Tia Friel joins Jared Miguez, Lauren Navarre, and Jonah Fry to break down the financial numbers business owners should understand and track as their businesses grow.

From balance sheets and cash flow to weekly metrics and forecasting, Tia shares how understanding your financials can help you see where your business stands today and make more informed decisions about where it’s going.

In this episode, we discuss:
- Tracking weekly and monthly financial metrics
- Understanding your balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow
- Using forecasting to plan ahead
- Managing cash beyond what you see in the bank
- Building the right financial advisory team
- Preparing your financials for growth, transition, or sale

Your financials tell the story of your business. Understanding that story can give you greater clarity as you plan, grow, and make decisions for what comes next.

🎙️ Hosted by Jared Miguez, Lauren Navarre, and Jonah Fry.
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In this episode of Meet St. Tammany, we’re talking all things Bras for a Cause and the local impact behind one of the Northshore’s most memorable community events.

Our guests share how funds raised through Bras for a Cause support local breast cancer patients and survivors through resources including transportation assistance, appearance services, food assistance, education, mammograms, and more.

In this episode, we discuss:
- The mission behind Bras for a Cause
- How funds raised stay in our local community
- Resources available to breast cancer patients and survivors
- What attendees can expect at this year’s event
- Ways the community can get involved and show support

Bras for a Cause returns Thursday, October 8th at 6 PM at the Harbor Center in Slidell, bringing the community together for an evening of entertainment, fundraising, and support for an important local cause.

🎙️ Hosted by Jared Miguez.
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In this episode of In The Arena Podcast, Dom Luke joins Jared Miguez, Lauren Navarre, and Jonah Fry to discuss an important part of a leader's meeting itinerary: creating a consistent meeting pulse for yourself, your leadership team, and other business owners and peers.

The conversation explores how intentionally setting aside time to step away from the day-to-day can create space to process challenges, have honest conversations, build accountability, and continue growing as a leader.

In this episode, we discuss:
- Creating a consistent meeting pulse as a leader
- Making time for personal reflection and development
- Vulnerability, accountability, and doing the hard work
- Dom's new book, That Others May Love More

Dom also shares how his work with business owners and leaders creates space to work through challenges and turn those conversations into action.

🎙️ Hosted by Jared Miguez, Lauren Navarre, and Jonah Fry.
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In this episode of Meet St. Tammany, Chris and Leslie from the Northshore Community Foundation share how they're bringing local nonprofits together to identify community-wide challenges and work toward collaborative solutions.

They discuss how organizations can look beyond their individual missions, build stronger partnerships, and work together to address needs across our community.

In this episode, we discuss:
- Challenges facing the St. Tammany community
- Building partnerships between local nonprofits
- Creating collaborative teams around solutions

Chris and Leslie also share what to expect at their Upcoming Community Impact Non-Profit Pitch Competition on September 29th. 

🎙️ Hosted by Jared Miguez and Lauren Navarre.
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In this episode of In The Arena Podcast, Sam Caruso joins Jared Miguez, Lauren Navarre, and Jonah Fry to discuss how intentional meetings can create clarity, accountability, and action across your business.

From choosing the right meeting cadence to tracking metrics and working through issues, the conversation breaks down how structure can help teams stay aligned and keep the business moving forward.

In this episode, we discuss:
- Creating a consistent meeting cadence
- Working in the business vs. on the business
- Using scorecards and metrics to track progress
- Turning issues into clear action items
- Using meetings to reinforce standards and accountability

Sam also shares his approach to issue processing, why identifying the real problem matters, and how leaders can use meetings to create solutions their teams can actually act on.

🎙️ Hosted by Jared Miguez, Lauren Navarre, and Jonah Fry.
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In this episode of In The Arena Podcast, insurance agent and business owner Shawn Coffey joins Jared Miguez and Lauren Navarre to discuss how intentional meetings can keep teams aligned, create accountability, and help businesses solve problems as they grow.

Not every team needs the same meeting schedule. Shawn shares how his growing business uses different meeting rhythms across departments and why the purpose of the meeting should determine how often your team gets together.

In this episode, we discuss:

- Creating the right meeting cadence for your team
- Using agendas to address issues and opportunities
- Keeping meetings focused, consistent, and productive
- Creating accountability and giving leaders ownership

From daily check-ins to leadership meetings, the conversation explores how structure and consistency can turn meetings into a tool for solving problems and keeping everyone focused on where the business is going.

🎙️ Co-hosted by Jared Miguez and Lauren Navarre.
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In this episode of Meet St. Tammany, Paige Dover and Brittany Mott, founders of Wilderness Girls, join us with their daughters, Ari Dover and Hayden Mott, to share how they're helping young girls build confidence, independence, and practical skills through hands-on experiences.

Wilderness Girls was created to give girls opportunities to step away from screens, connect with one another, explore the outdoors, and learn skills they may not otherwise have the chance to experience.

In this episode, we discuss:
- The mission behind Wilderness Girls
- Practical skills through outdoor and hands-on experiences
- Building confidence, responsibility, and connection
- Their vision for growing the organization

From fishing and gardening to caring for animals, camping, cooking, and entrepreneurship, Wilderness Girls gives girls opportunities to learn by doing and discover new interests along the way.

We also hear directly from Ari and Hayden about their experiences and what they've enjoyed learning as part of the group.

🎙️ Hosted by Jared Miguez and Lauren Navarre.
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