Episodes
10
Latest episode
Jun 2026
Language
EN-US
Welcome to the Southaven Business Beat podcast, where we explore the latest trends, insights, and strategies that shape the business landscape of the MidSouth region. Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or employee, this podcast offers valuable perspectives on the economy, industry-specific challenges, and opportunities for growth in Southaven, Mississippi, and the surrounding areas of Memphis, Tennessee. Join us as we interview local business experts, share success stories, and dive into the factors that impact the MidSouth economy. Our podcast is brought to you by the Southaven Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Wisdom Integrators, The Follow App, and Pure Focus Media - all dedicated to empowering businesses in the MidSouth. Tune in to "Southaven Business Beat" to gain fresh insights and inspiration to take your business to the next level!
Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Alison Mitchell VIDEO DESCRIPTION Alison Mitchell walked away from 20 years as a real estate executive, packed up her life in Texas, and moved to a county where she knew almost nobody. Now she is the Director of Tourism for DeSoto County, and she is rebuilding what tourism means for the entire Mid-South region, not just ... Read More
Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Joseph Davis VIDEO DESCRIPTION Joseph Davis spent years on the road selling restoration services to companies like Paul Davis Restoration. Then one of those clients hired him. Now he runs business development for Paul Davis Restoration of the Mid-South, covering Memphis, Southaven, DeSoto County, and North Mississippi down to Oxford. In this episode, Joseph pulls back ... Read More
Host: Cristan Engelke and Shawntel Hibbler VIDEO DESCRIPTION The Southaven Chamber of Commerce is going on a cruise, and you’re invited. Book your room here: https://bit.ly/4uw7DjX Cristan Engelke and Shawntel Hibbler of the Southaven Chamber, announce the 2027 Chamber Cruise sailing June 12 through June 17 aboard the Carnival Dream out of New Orleans, with stops in Cozumel and Costa ... Read More
Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: George Webb VIDEO DESCRIPTION Southaven Business Beat is produced by Pure Focus Media in partnership with the Southaven Chamber of Commerce, featuring the business owners and community leaders shaping DeSoto County and the greater Memphis area. Topics covered: personal branding for salespeople, why reviews decide your reputation, handling a bad review the right way, the follow-up ... Read More
Host: Cristan Engelke Guest: Bob Bakken VIDEO DESCRIPTION From farm boy in northwest Minnesota to 50+ years in broadcasting, radio, television, and print journalism — Bob Bakken has done it all. In this episode of the Southaven Business Beat, we sit down with one of DeSoto County’s most familiar media faces to hear the story behind decades of storytelling. Bob ... Read More
Host: Aaron Cozort Guest: Chad Engelke VIDEO DESCRIPTION In this episode of Southaven Business Beat, host Aaron Cozort (Wisdom Integrators) sits down with Chad Engelke of Pure Focus Media to cut through the hype and get real about what AI actually means for small business owners in Southaven, DeSoto County, and the Mid-South region. They break down how local businesses ... Read More
Host: Aaron Cozort Guest: Angela Kidd VIDEO DESCRIPTION Medicare Made Simple: What Every Southaven Resident Needs to Know Before Turning 65 Are you approaching 65 and feeling overwhelmed by Medicare? You’re not alone — and help is closer than you think. In this episode of Southaven Business Beat, host Aaron Cozort sits down with Angela Kidd of Angela Kidd Insurance, ... Read More
Host: Aaron Cozort Guest: Douglas Scarboro VIDEO DESCRIPTION Is your business strategy based on a “hunch” or hard data? In this episode of the Southaven Business Beat, host Aaron Cozort sits down with Douglas Scarboro, Senior Economic Education Specialist at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. We pull back the curtain on the “Fed” to show how their economic ... Read More
Host: Aaron Cozort Guest: Dr. Brittany Kasprack VIDEO DESCRIPTION Can one entrepreneur successfully run two completely different businesses at the same time? In this episode of Southaven Business Beat, host Aaron Cozort sits down with Dr. Brittany Kasprack, owner of Mid-South Chiropractic and The Bagel Nook. You will hear how she operates in two demanding industries, healthcare and food service, ... Read More
Host: Aaron Cozort Guest: Dr. Don Jones VIDEO DESCRIPTION The traditional 4-year degree is no longer the only path to the “American Dream.” In this episode of the Southaven Business Beat, host Aaron Cozart sits down with Dr. Don Jones, Dean at Northwest Community College, to discuss the massive shift in how the Mid-South approaches workforce development. As the cost ... Read More
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