So...Tell Me What You Do

So...Tell Me What You Do

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So...Tell Me What You Do episodes

  • From corporate to community: insuring your future with Matt Harms

    People buy insurance for two reasons:

    1. Because they have to, in which case they use an online low-rate finder or call the 800-number in an ad
    2. Because they want peace of mind
    3. Matt Harms went out on a limb after a successful but all-consuming corporate career to bring you experience #2. He tells us all about the aha moment that shifted his focus from money to time, from corporate targets to local community, and how he applied his experience leading teams and improving processes to become Farmers Insurance Rookie of the Year.


      You can reach Matt at: 

      on the web at matthewharmsagency.com

      on facebook @matthewharms

      on twitter @realmattharms

      on tiktok @friendlyinsuranceagent


      26 min
    4. How to Cope: what houseplants can teach us about life and business with Holly Freeman

      We've all heard the saying that the riches are in the niches. Holly Freeman is the first to acknowledge how niche her many interests are. But she offers us a twist: Go all in on your passion for a niche, and you'll find connection. And where connection happens, success follows. In other words: love it out loud, and they will come. Hear how serial entrepreneur Holly turned an attempt to cope with 2020 and fill an empty storefront into a thriving houseplant shop business. A business that puts her family first while gathering plant lovers, introverts, and first-time and re-emerging creatives to build a community.


      You can reach Holly at:

      on the web at https://www.copecolumbia.com

      on facebook @copecolumbia

      on instagram @copecolumbia

      20 min
    5. Making the climb is easier with a partner: Brittany Ryan and Lydia Fowler of Climb Performance Therapies

      Have you ever tried to address an issue with your health and ended up running from one specialist to the next? You know that somehow it should be easier and better than this. These things should work together for you, right? It turns out it's not just the patients who think that. It's also the providers. Brittany Ryan, a physical therapist, and Lydia Fowler, a registered dietitian nutritionist, are two who did something about it. Together they run Climb Performance Therapies, helping their clients address their diagnoses and health concerns from the inside out *and* from the outside in. Listen as they share a story of hope for change in how we heal, feel, and live.

      27 min
    6. Two very different attorneys, Part II: Bevin Lyle, real estate and probate
      Bevin Lyle never saw herself as a small business owner, but she did see herself earning the offer of partner in her small law firm. When that offer came, it turns out small business ownership—of not one but two firms—came with it. And like all the other independent small business owners, Bevin is now tackling endless business tasks while trying to hold focus on what matters most: solving her clients' real-life problems and providing access to those who may not (yet) believe it's within their reach. Listen for a mix of practical solutions—how to put that planner to work!—and empowerment—how to make the most of your experience with any professional you hire.
      You can reach Bevin at: 
      web: www.dalehuttoandlyle.com
      www.maurycountytitle.com
      instagram: @bevinlyle @dalehuttoandlyle @maurycountytitle
      22 min
    7. Two very different attorneys, Part I: Kevin Latta, criminal defense

      Kevin Latta may work in a small firm, but he has big ideals. He's taking phone calls, running from meeting to meeting, and fighting red tape like every other small business owner. But then he's arguing constitutional issues, holding the line on our system of justice, and committing to empathy in the face of brutal circumstances that most of us do not encounter. Hear how Kevin's work is just like yours—and nothing like yours—and why that should thrill all of us.


      * *A note about this episode: Due to the nature of his work, Kevin mentions concepts that may not be appropriate for a younger audience. If you are listening with children present, I suggest headphones or saving this episode for another time.


      You can reach Kevin at: 

      web: https://pbslawtn.com

      instagram: @kevlatta






      31 min
    8. Child development (and business development) with Bethaney Nielsen

      Bethaney Nielsen isn't just a pediatric physical therapist or the co-owner of Villages Child Development; she's also a mom. Her superpower is being able to look at motherhood, child development, healthcare, wellness, community, and business through *both* of those lenses. Bethaney doesn't just see things as they are: she sees what could be, what needs to be, and what will be with her—and our—consistent, incremental efforts. And she's ready to strategize a way forward and celebrate each step along the path.

      29 min
    9. Lifelong movement and lifelong learning with Pilates instructor Megan White

      When I sat down to talk with Megan White—a pilates, dance, and movement instructor and owner of Movement Lab in Columbia, Tennessee—I thought I would learn more about how movement benefits our bodies, and I did. But that was only the beginning. Megan shares with us how her childhood steeped in dance, where her curiosity was encouraged, eventually led her to start multiple businesses. Through entrepreneurship, Megan has been able to share with her clients not only the freedom of movement that Pilates brings but the freedom to explore, adapt, and grow at any life stage.


      You can reach Megan and learn more about Pilates at:

      web: https://www.movementlabtn.com

      facebook: @movementlabtn

      instagram: @movementlabtn


      20 min
    10. Bringing professional theatre to your hometown with Kate Foreman

      I know Kate Foreman, the executive director of Watershed Public Theatre in Columbia, TN. Yet, she surprised me! More than once. And I bet you'll be surprised too:

      • at just how much business it takes to make creativity fly
      • at how much you have in common with someone who started a theatre company
      • at the lifelong impact of childhood extracurricular activities
      • at the role that the arts can play in our lives, our communities, and our businesses if we let them
      • Come let Kate shift your viewpoint once as you listen to her story and a second time when you take her up on her offer to go see your first (or next) show.


        You can get in touch at:

        watershedpublictheatre.org

        facebook: WatershedTheatre
        Instagram: @watershedtheatre
        twitter: @WatershedPT

        18 min
      • Pursuing health and hope at the root with Jody Norcio, CNHP

        Jody Norcio wasn't always a certified natural health practitioner. She was an entrepreneur and coach. But after a dog bite sent her on a seven-year journey to reclaim her health, she found a passion for assisting others who also need to reclaim their health and their hope. Listen this week as Jody shares the foundational habits she works on with clients to restore both their well-being and their belief.


        Visit Jody on Instagram: @attheroot_tn
        or FB: @attheroot.tn

        23 min

      About So...Tell Me What You Do

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      Join me each week as I talk to a different small business owner, entrepreneur, creative, or non-profit leader about what they love to do most, how they got started and what keeps them going.