Episode 3. Paul Picard, Home Inspector to the Stars

This week's podcast features North Mississippi master home inspector Paul Picard, who shares stories of his upbringing in South Louisiana, his international travels in the fish hatchery field, and the ins and outs of running a family home inspection business. From his time as a 14 year-old over-the-road delivery driver to door-to-door peanut sales, Paul's tale speaks to the heart of the entrepreneur's journey. In an interesting aside, Picard also touches on his close friendship with the late Mississippi Football head coach, Mike Leach.

Scott Ferguson from Financial Concepts on entrepreneurship and taking over the family business.

Host Colin Krieger is a top Realtor and home restoration specialist in the Golden Triangle region of Mississippi and is a community leader who focuses on fundraising endeavors that support those in need.

This episode features financial advisor and philanthropist Scott Ferguson, owner of Financial Concepts in Columbus, Mississippi. Scott shares the challenges and opportunities of working for, taking over, and growing a family business. Ferguson also shares the "Why" behind his career, including the success of The Rowdy Foundation, a regional charity that aims to support families with autistic and special needs children, started by him and his wife, Whitney, after their middle child was diagnosed as being on the spectrum. Colin and Scott touch on several points of business and personal growth, family life, and the recent $15 billion growth of the Golden Triangle Industrial Park, and about speaking loudly about the positive attributes of both Columbus and Starkville, Mississippi.

Our podcast guest today is local entrepreneur Russell Poole, owner of Plus Remodels in Columbus, Mississippi. In the episode, Russell shares his path to ownership in the construction business, which includes experience in house painting, restaurants, and several years as an oil and gas landman (just like Billy Bob Thorton in the TV Show). Poole shares some of the challenges of being a business owner, as well as his journey to sobriety and the effect it has had on his life. Plus Remodels does premium remodels and water remediation and operates in Columbus and Starkville, Mississippi.