This episode features Independent Mississippi Insurance agent Pastor Layforn Profice, Jr.,  who shares tales from a lifetime of learning. From selling used cars and fine jewelry to managing vending machines and slinging fries at McDonald's, "Fonz" has always kept a cool head during his entrepreneurial journey. He shares tremendous insight for getting a business started, and "going from park, into drive" with your idea.

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Colin Krieger and Greg Lewis discuss the 30th annual National Night Out event in Columbus, scheduled for August 5th from 5 to 8 PM at the Columbus River Walk stage. The event aims to foster community unity and police-community relations through activities like face painting, balloon animations, sack races, hula hoop contests, cake walks, bingo, and live entertainment by Keith and Margie and DJ Marrero. Various community organizations and volunteers, including block captains and local police, are involved. The event is free and open to all, emphasizing community building and improving race relations.

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.

Episode 6, Ledrico Isaac

Social media influencer and restaurateur Ledrico Isaac shares the challenges of running a business in a smaller city, as well as life lessons learned from over a decade of working for himself. From how to make a buck online to dealing with public (mis)judgement, Isaac provides some unique insight into the mind and might of an entrepreneur.

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.

Renee...from United Way

Our guest this time is the biggest ball of energy that the Golden Triangle has ever seen. Renee Sanders is the Executive Director of one of the fastest-growing United Way regional offices in the country. In this episode, Sanders speaks on her career path that led her to the United Way, managing through the challenges during Covid, and growing a large, regional organization as spending cuts and grants are now the norm of the day in the charitable sector.

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.

Columbus, Mississippi insurance broker Andy Hubbard tells tales from his path to entrepreneurship, from working at the family appliance repair business to selling computers, and even his time announcing the Blue Light Specials at K-Mart. Hubbard brings his trademark sincerity to his life story, including quips about lessons learned in business, that one time his wife got snakebit (really), and a touching story about his father's legacy. Andy also shares some of the benefits and pitfalls of using remote help, as well as his use of AI in building his company.

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.

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.