The Boardroom Podcast

11/21/2025

On this episode of the Boardroom Podcast the guys talk about the recent Hernando Board of Alderman meeting, the upcoming Dickens of Christmas event in Hernando, among other topics.

11/07/2025

On this episode of the Boardroom podcast, Ben and Chad return from a short break. They discuss the legislative special elections from Tuesday night, highlights from the Hernando Board of Alderman meeting on 10/7,10/21, and 11/4.

09/21/2025

On this episode of the boardroom podcast, Ben and Chad discuss the alderman meeting from 9/16/2025. Featured agenda items include the public meeting on renaming a street in honor of Charlie Kirk, the approval of paving and street improvements for the next year, a new agreement between Desoto County....

09/05/2025

In this episode of The Boardroom Podcast, Ben and Chad break down the latest from Hernando’s Board of Alderman meetings held on August 17th and September 2nd. A big focus of the discussion is the newly approved Hernando city budget, passed at the September 2nd meeting. From key priorities and fund...

08/09/2025

On this episode of the boardroom podcast, Ben and Chad discuss the recent board of alderman meeting from August 5, 2025. The meeting includes a lengthy discussion on the tax levy for the City of Hernando and other highlights of the meeting.

07/17/2025

In this episode of The Boardroom Podcast, Ben and Chad sit down with DeSoto County Tax Assessor Jeff Fitch to unpack the state’s updated reassessment formula and what it means for your property taxes next year. Jeff explains the changes, why they matter, and how they could impact homeowners across...

07/03/2025

In this episode of The Boardroom Podcast, we dive into the first regular meeting of the new Hernando Board of Aldermen, held on July 1, 2025. Ben and Chad discuss the failed motions to add some items to agenda at the beginning of the meeting. The episode focuses on the crucial role of the City Attor...

06/20/2025

In the laid back yet insightful episode of the The Boardroom Podcast, hosts Ben and Chad cool off in the pool house and break down everything you need to know from the June 17th, 2025, Hernando Board of Alderman meeting. From infrastructure updated to community development, they take a closer look a...

06/18/2025

In this special episode of The Boardroom, it’s Miller Time—and we mean that literally. Host Chad Wicker sits down with longtime public servant and current Hernando Alderman Andrew Miller for a candid conversation about the city’s past, present, and future. Alderman Miller, who has served Herna...

06/12/2025

In this episode of The Boardroom Podcast, hosts Ben and Chad are joined by fellow Hernando Alderman Natalie Lynch for a full breakdown of the June 3rd Board of Aldermen meeting. The trio covers several major developments, including the board’s approval of Kimley-Horn as the engineer for the highly...

05/22/2025

05/13/2025

In this episode of The Boardroom Podcast, we sit down with newly elected Ward 5 Alderman Kit Kitchens and Alderman-at-Large Lauren McLendon. Join us as they share their perspectives on public service, priorities for their first term, and the future of city leadership. From infrastructure to communit...