Leadership Legacy

I sit down with my father-in-law, Jack Calhoun, to discuss life, flying planes, the US NAVY, sailboat living, naval air stations, city colleges, and real estate development.

Navy Career:

Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1958, and advanced through the ranks to rear admiral, 1986. He was the Commanding officer Attack Sqadron 12, 1973-1975, Attack Squadron 174, Cecil Field, Florida, 1977-1978. Executive officer United States Ship Independence CV 62, 1979-1980.

Commanding officer United States Ship Detroit AOE 4, 1981-1983. Executive assistant chief of staff Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic, Norfolk, Virginia, 1983-1984. Commanding officer United States Ship Constellation CV-64, San Diego, 1984-1985.

Division director Office of Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, 1986-1987. Commander Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois, since 1987.

More information on RADM John Franklin Calhoun USNR - http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1993-06-06/business/9306060376_1_real-estate-

Mike's Merchandise was started in the early 1980's, in the back of Ray & Mike Jone's, Guntersville Alabama machine shop.

We recently sat down with Mike in his 180,000 sq. ft. old cotton mill conversion, situated along the beautiful banks of Lake Guntersville, and discussed how it all got started. A true gentleman, entrepreneur, family man and rags to riches story you don't want to miss.

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Taylor Jones is the Founder & CEO of The Tiny Closet, located in a retrofitted and solid pink school bus. The concept is great, but the brains and family behind the concept are even greater. We talk fashion, entrepreneurship, marketing, and all about the pink school bus on this episode.

Show Notes:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopthetinycloset/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/shopthetinycloset

Website: https://www.shopthetinycloset.com

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Maddie is the owner of Coffee Cat, a locally sourced coffee shop in Auburn, Alabama with a community atmosphere.

Since 2014 it has been their passion, their goal, and their great pleasure to bring handcrafted drinks and goods straight from their heart to their customers; however, coffee is only the half of it. At the Coffee Cat, they understand that there are things much more important than that first cup of the day -- and we strive to provide you with service and a space that will not only get you going, but also encourage you to stay for a while. We believe that community is the spirit of culture and growth, and we think you're the perfect candidate to grow with us.

Show Notes:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeCatAU/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeecatau/

Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-coffee-cat-auburn

Website: http://www.coffeecatau.com/

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Rusty Herring is the Founding and Lead Chiropractor of Cornerstone Family Chiropractic located in Auburn, Alabama.

Cornerstone Family Chiropractic provides very specific care and attention through state-of-the-art technology, premier office amenities, and attentive and involved staff members. Dr. Rusty and everyone at Cornerstone truly have a heart to serve others by helping you get back to the things you enjoy most in life! Whether it’s participating in recreational sports, playing with your children, or getting back your golf game, their mission is simple: to provide chiropractic care that is affordable for the whole family.

Their goal is for every person in the Auburn/Opelika area to express their health potential! At Cornerstone Family Chiropractic, they're here to help individuals and their families achieve better health and to equip our community with better health strategies.

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Auburn, AL is changing faster than we can keep up with it. How do we make sure that the changes help keep the "Loveliest Village on the Plains" the loveliest village for our children and their children? We sit down with Stone Ray, an architecture student @ Auburn University to discuss his passion for town planning and urban design and the challenges the City of Auburn has to deal with in order to get it right.

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What does Monster Energy, mortgages, and working your tail off have in common? We sat down with Andrew Pais of Southeast Mortgage to find out how he is marketing his mortgage company using non-traditional methods.

Show Notes:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009730626962

Southeast Mortgage FB: https://www.facebook.com/SoutheastMortgage/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew_g_pais/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/apais7071

We sat down with sisters Ashley & Whitney, two power tool-wielding DIY queens, on a mission to create beautiful and affordable furniture, turning houses into homes. Self-described coffee enthusiasts and treasure-weavers, the two sisters transformed a hobby into a dream career. The self-taught carpenters post their journey online to inspire other people to “pick up that scary tool and go!” Hosts of HGTV’s Open Concept, and designers of the Shanty2Chic Home Collection exclusively at At Home Stores nationwide.

We talk about growing up, starting the business on an idea, and how they landed themselves on a HGTV show and in the At Home stores nationwide.

Show Notes:

Website: https://www.shanty-2-chic.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shanty2Chic/252700455901

Instagram: https://instagram.com/shanty2chic

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/shanty2chic/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/shanty2chic

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/shanty2chic

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We had the honor of sitting down with the one and only Wren Aaron. Wren is the campus pastor for the Church of the Highlands, Auburn Campus. Before taking on the role of campus pastor, Wren was instrumental in helping get the college ministry launched.

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We sit down with Jamie Brady, President of Cutting Lawn Service, to discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, and how he started a business while still in college!

Show Notes:

Website: https://www.cuttingedgelawn.biz/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawnandplay/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yardboyau/

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