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Danny Hale: Halo Realty CEO. Taped 12-5 2 pm LIVE 2-6

Danny is the Founder and CEO of one of the largest commercial and residential real estate businesses in the Nashville area, Halo Realty. He started his career in the home building industry in 1985 and has since collected a multitude of accomplishments.

Danny grew up in Mount Juliet, Tennessee in a blue collar family. He got his first job when he was 10 years old and hasn’t stopped since. His entrepreneurial spirit has stayed with him to this day since his first investment at 18 years old. He is a strong believer in rolling up his sleeves to get things done whilst always giving back to his community.

Today on Thrive in the 615, Kathleen Hawkins, Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO talks with Business Owner Eric Jackson of Element 47 about building your brand, Sean Roach of Sean Roach and Associates, PC about what you need to know about filing your taxes this year, and Greg Wilson with Actor’s Point Theatre Company about running a nonprofit that changes lives. All unique business, all stellar businessmen in Middle Tn. Learning from the success of others is the only true way to continue to grow. When we work together to Thrive in the 615, our entire region can prosper.

On this podcast, Wendy Navarro, CEO Navarro Creative Group speaks with Jonathan Kidd, CEO Scrub Hub / Uniform Solutions. Jonathan has been able to build his family business of 25 years into one of the nation's most respected uniform supplier go to's for industries ranging from medical scrubs to hospitality and restaurant uniforms, with 5 brick and mortar stores in Tennessee and a thriving online business; but the road wasn't easy.

Ego's had to be left at the door and self-reflection played a HUGE role in why now, he has a team of employees who are all committed and loyal to the company's goals and success!

On this edition we talk with Steve Doremus with United Way of Sumner County. It's all brought to you by F&M Bank.

We sat down with the owner of Huntington Learning Center Hendersonville, Len Silverman. It's all brought to you by F&M Bank

Erica Brister is the President and CEO of US Pest Protection based out of Tennessee. She bravely took on the business from her father and managed to expand and create one of the most profitable pest companies in the state by thinking outside the box and utilizing her creativity.

Today US Pest is expanding outside the state while still changing and impacting the community around them. Such as their self-hosted and highly popular Tennessee Honey Festival.

In her free time Erica is a proud mom and wife. She loves spending time with her family, exploring her artistic side, and immersing herself in local community efforts.

Wendy speaks with Kim Baker, CEO Gallatin Chamber of Commerce and about Gallatin’s rapid growth. With more businesses and residents moving to Gallatin – Kim tells us how she and a small army of leaders within the Chamber, the City and Downtown Development are working together to help businesses navigate the exciting landscape while providing valuable support, training and resources to help them succeed!

Tommy Davidson, a.k.a "Good Time Tommy" is a perfect example of hitting the lowest of lows and managing to persist and develop a multi-million dollar real estate business. With humor and a good coach on his side, Tommy has dominated his market and continues to expand and build his personal brand unlike any of his competition. Tommy is hilarious!

In this episode Wendy Navarro talks with Lee Rucks, Executive Director, Leadership Middle Tennessee, a regional leadership program founded to engage community and business leaders in order to give participants a greater understanding of regional issues, motivating them to use their skills to become engaged on a greater level!

Matt and Lee Rucks are the owners of Christian Brothers in Hendersonville, TN. Like most of our guests, they jumped into entrepreneurship with both feet and didn’t look back. But these two knew nothing about cars, much less how to operate an auto mechanic businesses. Yet, 10 years later they are more successful than ever, regularly receive 5 Star Reviews, and have been voted Best Auto Service in the Main Street awards. Listen now to hear more and learn why this franchise has a 100% success rate.