Mid South Business Exchange

Host: Aaron Cozort Guest: Angela Kidd VIDEO DESCRIPTION Medicare Made Simple: What Every Southaven Resident Needs to Know Before Turning 65 Are you approaching 65 and feeling overwhelmed by Medicare? You’re not alone — and help is closer than you think. In this episode of Southaven Business Beat, host Aaron Cozort sits down with Angela Kidd of Angela Kidd Insurance, ... Read More

Host: Aaron Cozort Guest: Douglas Scarboro VIDEO DESCRIPTION Is your business strategy based on a “hunch” or hard data? In this episode of the Southaven Business Beat, host Aaron Cozort sits down with Douglas Scarboro, Senior Economic Education Specialist at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. We pull back the curtain on the “Fed” to show how their economic ... Read More

Host: Aaron Cozort Guest: Dr. Brittany Kasprack VIDEO DESCRIPTION Can one entrepreneur successfully run two completely different businesses at the same time? In this episode of Southaven Business Beat, host Aaron Cozort sits down with Dr. Brittany Kasprack, owner of Mid-South Chiropractic and The Bagel Nook. You will hear how she operates in two demanding industries, healthcare and food service, ... Read More

Host: Aaron Cozort Guest: Dr. Don Jones VIDEO DESCRIPTION The traditional 4-year degree is no longer the only path to the “American Dream.” In this episode of the Southaven Business Beat, host Aaron Cozart sits down with Dr. Don Jones, Dean at Northwest Community College, to discuss the massive shift in how the Mid-South approaches workforce development. As the cost ... Read More

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Darnel Alexander VIDEO DESCRIPTION The secret isn’t just in the sauce—it’s in the smoke. In this episode of the Southaven Business Beat, host Cristan Engelke sits down with Darnel Alexander, the Marketing and Catering Director for Tops Barbecue. With a history dating back to 1952, Tops is a Memphis-area staple that has mastered the art of ... Read More

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Brianna Adams VIDEO DESCRIPTION Can a business grow by doing less? In this episode of the Southaven Business Beat, we sit down with Brianna Adams, the Local Store Marketing Coordinator for Texas Roadhouse, to go behind the scenes of one of the most successful restaurant brands in the country. Brianna reveals why they prioritize service over ... Read More

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Kyle Davis VIDEO DESCRIPTION Is your yard a source of stress or a point of pride? In this episode of Southaven Business Beat, we sit down with Kyle Davis, the founder of 6D Outdoor Solutions, to talk about the evolution of his business from a one-man side job to a comprehensive outdoor service provider. Kyle explains ... Read More

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Kim Cook VIDEO DESCRIPTION What happens when a US Air Force veteran and retail leader takes over innovation for a city’s Chamber of Commerce? Meet Kim Cook, the force behind the new “Chamber University” coming to Southaven. Kim Cook is a talent development professional with over 30 years of experience across manufacturing, the military, and retail. ... Read More

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Emily Byram VIDEO DESCRIPTION Insurance isn’t just about policies; it’s about the people and stories behind them. Discover how Emily Byram is bringing a personal, human touch back to the Southaven business community. The “Human” Summary Emily Byram’s journey to Combined Insurance was anything but predictable. After years in the sports industry and the complex world ... Read More

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Renee Hall VIDEO DESCRIPTION From the beauty industry to the broadcast booth, Renee Hall proves that building a successful business always starts with building real relationships. Discover how Bott Radio is serving the Mid-South far beyond the music. The “Human” Summary Renee Hall’s journey is anything but typical. After years in the “pink bubble” of Mary ... Read More