Mid South Business Exchange

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Melissa Elrod VIDEO DESCRIPTION Before they were the go-to shop for every sign in Southaven, they were two sisters making banners to fund their kids’ sports habits. Discover the heart and “stuff” behind the legacy of Melissa Elrod and the Signs and Stuff team. The “Human” Summary Starting in a humble home office in 1986, Signs ... Read More

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Stacy Dodd VIDEO DESCRIPTION From the woods to the board room—Stacy Dodd’s journey is nothing short of miraculous. In this episode of Southaven Business Beat, Stacy Dodd joins us to share his powerful testimony of overcoming homelessness and addiction to become a leading Certified Intervention Professional (CIP) and Territory Manager for Woodland Recovery Center (Bradford Health ... Read More

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Alex Boggs VIDEO DESCRIPTION In this episode of Southaven Business Beat, we sit down with Alex Boggs, Area Manager and Marketing Director for Huey’s. Alex shares the history of this legendary 55-year-old family business, from its Midtown roots to its massive success in Southaven and Olive Branch. Discover the secrets behind their “Superb” customer retention, the ... Read More

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Laniese Clayton VIDEO DESCRIPTION In this episode of South Haven Business Beat, we sit down with Laniese Clayton, the founder and CEO of Here 4U Notary and Tax Solutions. Discover how Laniese transitioned from a career in the medical field to building a thriving multi-service business from her own “she-shed” office. Whether you’re interested in notary ... Read More

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Mika Brown VIDEO DESCRIPTION In this episode of Southaven Business Beat, you sit down with Mika Brown, the new franchise owner of Home Instead serving DeSoto County and Northwest Mississippi. Mika shares her transition from physical therapy into senior-focused, non-medical home care. She explains why helping seniors remain in their homes matters, how her clinical background ... Read More

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Anissa Short VIDEO DESCRIPTION You have a book idea, but no clear path to publish it. This episode shows how first-time authors go from idea to published book in 3 to 6 months. In this episode of Southaven Business Beat, you sit down with Anissa Short, founder of Chosen Pen Group, a hybrid publishing company helping ... Read More

Host: Debbie King VIDEO DESCRIPTION Southaven Chamber of Commerce President Debbie King shared a legislative update following the Chamber’s first Community and Government Relations Legislative Meet and Greet. The event took place on December 4 at the Agri-Education Center. There was no formal agenda. The goal was simple. Create real conversation between elected officials and the Southaven business community. About ... Read More

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Edward Merriweather VIDEO DESCRIPTION In this episode of Southaven Business Beat, you hear a real small business story from Edward Merriweather, owner of E and N Cleaning. Edward has spent more than 10 years building a commercial and residential cleaning company by showing up, doing the full job, and treating people right. Edward shares how he ... Read More

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Truman Wallace VIDEO DESCRIPTION This episode shared a story that did not start with success. It started with survival. You heard the full journey of Truman Wallace, founder of the TRU-MAN Center of Hope, and how a childhood accident, a lifelong relationship with music, and a season of deep personal struggle shaped a mission that now ... Read More

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Samuel Kail VIDEO DESCRIPTION You do not need a bigger bank. You need access, clarity, and a real relationship. In this episode of Southaven Business Beat, you meet Samuel Kail, Market President of First Choice Bank in Southaven, Mississippi. Samuel shares how he went from college football to banking leadership, and how he helped launch a ... Read More