Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast

Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast *Real* conversations about the stories, challenges struggles and triumphs of Middle Tennessee's entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals.
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06/23/2026

AI can write songs, but it can't feel. True masterpieces come from the human heart, not just patterns. What makes a song legendary? Write your answer in the comments.
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06/22/2026

His child with cerebral palsy went to get fitted for a new walker. When told they didn't have purple, his 4-year-old son chimed in with some sass.
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Jared Rogers grew up in the shadow of one of music’s biggest storytellers: his uncle, Kenny Rogers. In this episode, Jim...
06/22/2026

Jared Rogers grew up in the shadow of one of music’s biggest storytellers: his uncle, Kenny Rogers.

In this episode, Jim McCarthy and Jared unpack:
- How Kenny literally helped save Jared’s life and later mentored him
- What it’s really like growing up around major artists and Vegas legends
- How AI is already reshaping songwriting, production, and “fake” artists
- Why fans will soon crave raw, imperfect live performances more than ever
- The real economics of streaming and why working songwriters are getting squeezed

You’ll also hear stories about Dolly Parton, James Taylor, Springsteen, Sting, Marvel vs. DC, and why some celebrities make every fan feel like the only person in the room.

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Guests website →https://hallowedtruthrecords.com
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06/18/2026

Success isn't limited to college; trades are valued too. This challenges the old narrative that not going to college means failure.
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06/17/2026

The pressure to have a college plan is immense. But what if you don't want to go? Or what if your path is different? Don't just follow the crowd; know your 'why'.
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In this episode of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, I sit down with HR and recruiting expert Ashley Pack, f...
06/12/2026

In this episode of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, I sit down with HR and recruiting expert Ashley Pack, founder of Four Point People, to talk about how to hire better people and actually keep them.

We get into:
• Why job boards and DIY hiring are failing small businesses
• What Ashley looks for in interviews beyond the resume
• The three-step process she uses before someone gets fired
• How poor onboarding and zero documentation sabotage good employees
• Why trades and blue collar businesses desperately need real HR help

If you own or run a business, this will hit close to home.
Watch or listen now, then tag a business owner who needs to hear this.

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Guests website → https://fourpointpeople.com/
Studio → https://www.itsyourshow.co/

06/05/2026

Nurturing relationships is a lost art. It's not just business, it's about genuine connections built over years, not just 'hit it and quit it'.
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What happens when a chemistry grad walks away from a PhD, marries a touring drummer, homeschools nine kids, and builds a...
06/05/2026

What happens when a chemistry grad walks away from a PhD, marries a touring drummer, homeschools nine kids, and builds a washing company in Middle Tennessee?

Lots of pressure. Literally and figuratively.

In this episode, Jim sits down with Rebecca Ruiz of Superior Washing Services to talk about:
• Walking away from the “college or you lose” script
• Living with six-figure student loan debt for 20+ years
• Raising entrepreneurial kids who undercut Mom’s gum prices
• Choosing trades and small business over white-collar paths
• Scaling a home-service business, hiring good people, and trying to get out of the truck
• Designing a life where family comes first, even when you’re exhausted

If you’re a parent, business owner, or just questioning the traditional path, this one will hit home.

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Guests website → https://superiorwashingservices.com
Studio → https://www.itsyourshow.co/

06/04/2026

What sets this publicist apart? It's not just creativity, it's genuine care and a work ethic that clients rave about. They're not like other publicists – they become your best friend!
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