Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Shannon Bibbee VIDEO DESCRIPTION Many small businesses spend money storing documents they will never use. They also risk compliance violations and customer data exposure. In this episode, Aaron talks with Shannon Bibbee, founder of DeSoto Shred, about how secure shredding, document storage, and scanning can reduce risk and save money. DeSoto Shred serves DeSoto County and ... Read More

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Kevin & Tammy Thorn VIDEO DESCRIPTION Welcome back to Southaven Business Beat! Today, Cristan sits down with Kevin & Tammy, owners of Bricks & Minifigs in Hernando—where childhood wonder meets grown‑up creativity. If you’ve ever asked, “Bricks & what now?”… it’s LEGO® heaven: pre‑owned sets, rare minifigs, custom art builds, birthday parties, Ladies Night, robotics, derby ... Read More

Host: Aaron Cozort Guest: Paul Ollar VIDEO DESCRIPTION Meet Paul Ollar of Ultimate Windows & Doors and Ultimate Roofing—a Southaven business owner who started with $2,000 and built a reputation on integrity, price transparency, and five‑star service. In this episode, Paul breaks down the real science behind modern, energy‑efficient windows (think Cardinal Glass + low‑E coatings), the right way to ... Read More

Host: Aaron Cozort Guest: Kush Shah VIDEO DESCRIPTION What if your printer, mail house, sign shop, and label partner were all the same team—and local? In this Southaven Business Beat, host Aaron Cozort sits down with Kush Shah of Direct FX (22+ years strong) to unpack how a two‑man mail startup grew into a multi-division print, mail, signage, and flexible ... Read More

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: TJ Green VIDEO {“url”:”https://youtu.be/v5NFBjZb6i0″,”type”:”video”,”providerNameSlug”:”youtube”,”responsive”:true,”className”:”wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio”} –> DESCRIPTION If you think “animation” is just for kids, today’s guest is going to flip that belief on its head. In this Southaven Business Beat, Kristen sits down with TJ, founder of TJ’s Animation Workshop, who’s quietly building a creative engine that helps schools, chambers, and businesses explain the hard ... Read More

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Jeff Summers VIDEO EPISODE SPONSORS : Wisdom Integrators – www.wisdomintegrators.com Pure Focus Media – https://www.purefocus.media/ DESCRIPTION What if Christmas could restore dignity instead of creating dependency? In this powerful episode of Southaven Business Beat, we sit down with Jeff Summers of Trinity Church to talk about Affordable Christmas—a movement that flips traditional holiday charity on its ... Read More

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Evette Lockett VIDEO EPISODE SPONSORS : Wisdom Integrators – www.wisdomintegrators.com Pure Focus Media – https://www.purefocus.media/ DESCRIPTION Southaven Business Beat spotlights local grit, growth, and the stories behind the storefronts. In this episode, Cristan sits down with Evette Lockett (Board & Bites) — a heart‑led entrepreneur turning charcuterie into food art, workshops, and unforgettable grazing experiences. From ... Read More

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Clark Schifani VIDEO EPISODE SPONSORS : Wisdom Integrators – www.wisdomintegrators.com Pure Focus Media – https://www.purefocus.media/ DESCRIPTION Old Dominick’s story is bigger than bourbon—it’s a 160+ year Mid-South legacy revived by a new generation, bottled with quality, community, and unmistakable style. In this Southaven Business Beat episode, Sales Director Clark Schifani walks us through the brand’s roots, ... Read More

Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Jennifer Christian VIDEO EPISODE SPONSORS : Wisdom Integrators – www.wisdomintegrators.com Pure Focus Media – https://www.purefocus.media/ DESCRIPTION Most businesses fail within their first three years — but yours doesn’t have to. In this episode of Southaven Business Beat, host Cristan Engelke sits down with Jennifer Christian, founder of JC Business Consulting, to reveal exactly how to beat ... Read More

Host: Aaron Cozort Guest: Kim Daly VIDEO EPISODE SPONSORS : Wisdom Integrators – www.wisdomintegrators.com Pure Focus Media – https://www.purefocus.media/ DESCRIPTION What Happens When You Mix Jesus, Grit, and a Cheesecake Shop? In this episode of Southaven Business Beat, host Aaron Cozort sits down with the incredible Kim Daly—owner of City Hall Cheesecake, mother of six, and a woman whose journey ... Read More