The Bettis Musgrove Show

Ben Musgrove
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Welcome to "The Bettis Musgrove Show," the go-to podcast for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of personal injury law with confidence. Hosted by seasoned attorneys Ben Musgrove and Spencer Bettis, our show demystifies legal processes and provides invaluable insights into effectively handling personal injury cases. Whether you're a potential client, a law student, or just curious about the legal world, join us for expert discussions, guest interviews, and real-world advice aimed at educating and empowering our viewers. Subscribe to stay updated on all our latest episodes!

  1. Sep 14

    Marines Rescued Him From Civil War. Then He Became One.

    U.S. Marines airlifted Julian Dioulo out of Liberia during a civil war when he was a child. Years later, he became a Marine himself.Julian joins Ben Musgrove and Spenser Bettis on The Bettis Musgrove Show to share how that rescue helped shape a life of service, from growing up in Georgia to protecting American embassies overseas.In this episode, Julian recalls being in boot camp on September 11, serving in India, Bulgaria, and Nigeria, and the training required to be trusted with embassy security. He also explains how his military experience led to national security work, supporting the F-35 program, and starting his security company, Spearhead Solutions.The conversation turns to Business Tactical, his effort to help veterans build connections and succeed after military service. Along the way, Julian talks about marriage, fatherhood, his unexpected movie appearances, and why he’s grateful for the life he’s built.CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to The Bettis Musgrove Show00:22 Meet Julian Dioulo01:17 Growing up in Liberia04:14 Civil war and a Marine rescue05:00 Starting over in America06:52 How he became a Marine09:55 What the Marine Corps taught him11:19 Finding his way to embassy duty13:56 Being in boot camp on September 1117:32 Protecting American embassies overseas21:31 When 10,000 people surrounded the embassy24:15 Returning to Africa as a Marine26:10 Life overseas and the embassy screening process31:23 The Marines’ “gentleman school”32:55 Iraq, hazmat work, and teaching leadership36:24 Leaving active duty for college and national security work38:16 Spearhead Solutions and protecting classified information39:53 Supporting the F-35 program44:40 How military service prepared him for business47:46 What the American dream means to him48:24 Business Tactical and building a veteran community51:54 Marriage, fatherhood, and baby number four54:59 Rapid fire: Dinner with a historical figure58:09 The best advice he ever received59:54 Rapping, movies, and an unexpected side of Julian01:01:55 His book recommendation for leaders01:03:35 Will Julian write his own book?01:04:25 Where to connect with JulianCONNECT WITH JULIANSpearhead Solutions: https://spearheadsg.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-dioulo-0466778aInstagram: @internationaljuiceFind the Business Tactical podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.Subscribe to The Bettis Musgrove Show for more conversations with the people making a difference in our communities.What part of Julian’s story stayed with you? Tell us in the comments.#BettisMusgrove #MarineVeteran #VeteranStories

  2. Sep 8

    Why Men Shut Down or Blow Up at Home | Nathan Castleberry

    Why do the people we love most sometimes get the worst of us? Pastor Nathan Castleberry joins The Bettis Musgrove Show for an honest conversation about men’s faith, marriage, fatherhood, and the reactions we’re quick to excuse with “that’s just how I am.”Nathan talks about his book, Field Guide of the Soul, and why he wanted to give men a practical way to examine what’s driving their anger, withdrawal, and frustration. We get into the expectations we bring from childhood into marriage, why small disagreements become big fights, and what it takes for a group of men to talk about something deeper than work and sports.We also hear how Local Church Canton started during COVID, spent time meeting in a tent outside Reformation Brewery, and grew into a congregation of roughly 500 at the time of this conversation.And because Nathan is Nathan, there’s plenty of barbecue talk, football dad confessions, and a few theological questions that take the conversation somewhere unexpected.IN THIS EPISODE• Starting Local Church Canton during a pandemic• Holding children’s ministry inside a brewery• The story behind Field Guide of the Soul• Why men tend to explode, withdraw, or try to fix everything• What an argument over the dishwasher can reveal about a marriage• Finding friends you can be honest with• Guided prayer for people who struggle to sit still• Fatherhood, foster care, and the possibility of adoption• Brisket, burnt ends, and feeding the people you love• Rapid fire: biblical mysteries, favorite restaurants, and Georgia footballCONNECT WITH NATHAN CASTLEBERRYInstagram: [@nathancberry](https://www.instagram.com/nathancberry/)Website and speaking inquiries: [Nathan Castleberry](https://www.nathancastleberry.com/)Book: [Field Guide of the Soul: A Christian Man’s Roadmap to What’s Really Going On](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY8Z17BL)LOCAL CHURCH CANTONVisit, find service information, and learn about the church: [Local Church Canton](https://www.localchurchcanton.com/)Watch Nathan’s sermons: [Local Church Canton on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@LocalChurchCanton)FOLLOW THE BETTIS MUSGROVE SHOW[Watch more episodes](https://www.youtube.com/@UCLY1c7ocbviY_Rhy0iZI2wQ )[Listen on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/34twg6E0Ao2aBvhNsl5xmg)[Listen on Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bettis-musgrove-show/id1752731696)Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok: @BettisMusgroveShowThe Bettis Musgrove Show features conversations with the people serving, building, and shaping our communities in Forsyth County and across North Georgia.Subscribe for more local conversations, and share this episode with a friend you’d like to talk through it with.CONNECT WITH BETTIS MUSGROVE[Website: Bettis Musgrove](https://www.bettismusgrove.com/)Phone: (470) 347-1515202 Tribble Gap Road, Suite 300Cumming, GA 30040#BettisMusgroveShow #NathanCastleberry #LocalChurchCanton #ChristianFatherhood #NorthGeorgia

  3. Aug 26

    They Changed the Law to Open Forsyth County’s First Brewery

    Forsyth County did not have a legal path for a craft brewery when Nick Tanner decided to open Cherry Street Brewing. So he worked with county commissioners to put the necessary laws on the books, helping Cherry Street become the first legal craft brewery in Forsyth County.In this episode, Ben Musgrove, Spenser Bettis, and Christopher Light sit down with Nick at Cherry Street’s Vickery Village location to hear how a college homebrewing obsession became one of North Georgia’s best-known breweries.Nick shares:- How a blueberry porter brewed in a Home Depot bucket changed his life- What he learned while living with the family behind New Belgium Brewing- Why opening Cherry Street required changing Forsyth County’s ordinances- How the brewery grew from a few tanks and kegs into two successful locations- What the closure of its Chattanooga operation taught him about expansion- How Cherry Street approaches beer trends, employee retention, community involvement, and future growthThe conversation also covers Cherry Street favorites including West LA Hopaway, Steppin’ Razor IPA, Cherry Limeade Sour, Coconut Porter, and the famous Chicken Lips served at its restaurants.Learn more about Cherry Street Brewing:https://cherrystreetbrewing.com/Learn more about Bettis Musgrove:https://www.bettismusgrove.com/Subscribe to The Bettis Musgrove Show for more conversations with the people shaping Forsyth County and North Georgia.#CherryStreetBrewing #ForsythCounty #CraftBeer

  4. Aug 10

    Told He Was Terminal, He Chose the Ironman World Championship

    When Jim Logan was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic colorectal cancer, doctors used the word terminal. For the first six months, he says he planned on dying.Then he changed the question. It was no longer, “How much time do I have?” It became, “How am I going to live between now and then?”Now the Forsyth County husband, father, author, and lifelong endurance athlete is training for the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. That means a 2.4-mile ocean swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a full marathon, all in under 17 hours.Jim talks openly about chemotherapy, radiation, major surgeries, recurring tumors, training with an ostomy, and the day he surrendered his fear to God. He also explains why chosen suffering can prepare us for the pain we never choose, why the pursuit matters more than the finish line, and what he still wants to teach his son about courage, faith, and living with purpose.Jim is using this race and the proceeds from his book, Just Keep TRI-ING, to support the IRONMAN Foundation.Support Jim’s $100,000 fundraising campaign:https://ironmanfoundation.donordrive.com/participants/4148Buy Just Keep TRI-ING:https://www.amazon.com/Just-Keep-TRI-ING-Faith-Fueled-Formula/dp/1971949256Follow Jim:https://www.instagram.com/stage42025/Learn more about Bettis Musgrove:https://bettismusgrove.com/00:00 Welcome to the Bettis Musgrove Show03:21 Meet Jim Logan05:00 From Perfectly Healthy to Terminal10:46 Training for Kona With Cancer18:31 The Diagnosis Before Ironman Texas20:33 The Warning Sign Jim Almost Missed23:31 What Makes a Life Worth Living?25:09 Telling His Wife and Son26:20 Surrendering Everything to God29:05 How Jim Got His Chance to Race Kona31:44 The $100,000 Ironman Foundation Goal34:28 The Cancer Returned35:50 Becoming a Man Full of Faith37:09 Why the Pursuit Matters More Than the Finish38:28 Chosen Pain and Unchosen Suffering42:08 How Jim Pushes Through the Hardest Moments43:19 One Final Lesson for His Son44:03 Rapid-Fire Questions50:12 The Book That Shaped Jim’s Life52:28 How to Follow and Support Jim55:55 A Prayer for Jim#Ironman #CancerJourney #Faith

  5. Jun 15

    Powder Coating and City Council: Jason Evans of ProCryo

    Most people drive past Pro Cryo without a second thought. They probably should stop.Jason Evans started Pro Cryo in Cumming, Georgia over 22 years ago with his dad, a junk car in a cul de sac to practice on, and absolutely no idea what he was doing. No background in powder coating. No formal training. Just a need for sandblasting on a 67 Camaro restoration and a willingness to figure it out. Today Pro Cryo is one of the most established specialty finishing shops in the state, and Jason is also serving his third term on the Cumming City Council.IN THIS EPISODE:- How a 67 Camaro restoration led to starting Pro Cryo from scratch in 2002- What powder coating, sandblasting, ceramic coating, and cryogenic processing actually are and who needs them- Why Pro Cryo serves everyone from car restoration hobbyists to oil and gas industrial clients- Running a family business when the family dynamic starts to shift- How Jason went from knocking on doors for Troy to sitting on Cumming City Council- Why he believes local politics matters more than national headlines- The AI-powered pricing tool he is quietly building for the powder coating industry- Why revenue going up does not always mean you are making more money- His take on AI, guard rails, and why government has to move at the speed of business- The vision for the City of Cumming over the next decade- Keystone, CASA, Boys and Girls Club, and why this community is full of people who show up- Rapid fire: Carnegie at Roosters, Krav Maga in the ring, Weller 12, and a French Bulldog who has clearly taken over the houseIf you own a small business, work in a trade, or just want to hear from someone who built something real from nothing in Forsyth County, this one is worth your time.Pro CryoLocated off Piney Grove Road near Billy Howell Ford, Cumming, GAWebsite: procryo.comThe Bettis Musgrove Show is a community-focused podcast introducing key local figures, covering important issues, and empowering listeners to make an impact in Forsyth County and the surrounding area.Subscribe so you never miss an episode.Like this video if you learned something new about Forsyth County.Drop a comment: did you know powder coating has this many industrial applications?Follow us on social media:Instagram | Facebook | TikTok: @BettisMusgroveShowWebsite: BettisMusgrove.com#PowderCoating #ForsythCounty #CummingGA #ProCryo #JasonEvans #SmallBusiness #NorthGeorgia #LocalBusiness #CummingCityCouncil #BettisMusgroveShow #Podcast #GeorgiaPodcast #FamilyBusiness #AI #SandBlasting #CeramicCoating #ForsythCountyBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner

  6. May 28

    34 Years in Business: How Brad Flack Built Flack's Flooring and Rugs in Forsyth County

    Brad Flack built Flack's Flooring and Rugs into one of the largest flooring showrooms in North Georgia over 34 years, starting solo with a half-inch classified ad and borrowed installers from his dad. In this episode of the Bettis Musgrove Show, Ben Musgrove and Christopher Light sit down with Brad to talk about what it actually takes to build a business from scratch, keep it for three decades, and hand it off to your kids.Brad walks through starting Carpet Depot out of an invisible building in Decatur in 1992, growing to six locations with two partners, losing his business partner Mike to a sudden death in 2009, and making the decision to finally put his name on the door with Flack's Flooring and Rugs in Forsyth County.He also gets into the product side of the flooring business, including why LVT has replaced hardwood in a lot of homes, what actually ruined laminate in the 90s, and why carpet in a bathroom is always a mistake.Plus: Brad's deep involvement with Young Life and CASA in Forsyth County, why he says businesses that skip community involvement are missing more than they know, and the curling analogy for business that you won't hear anywhere else.Flack's Flooring and Rugs is located a couple miles south of the outlet malls on Georgia 400. You can't miss the Pink Panthers.Website: https://flacksflooring.com/Find the Bettis Musgrove Show at bettismusgrove.com and on all major podcast platforms. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 2:14 Growing up in Alpharetta and Milton High School 6:30 Florida State and the Seminole football era 11:00 Starting Carpet Depot in 1992 18:45 The used carpet side hustle 24:00 Hiring the first employees and early marketing 30:15 Partnership growth and six Carpet Depot locations 36:40 Losing partner Mike Mangum and moving to Forsyth County 42:20 Becoming Flack's Flooring and Rugs 46:00 LVT, laminate, hardwood, and the flooring product breakdown 54:30 Community involvement: Young Life and CASA 1:04:00 Boots and Boogie fundraiser 1:09:45 Rapid fire questions 1:18:00 Where to find Flack's Flooring and Rugs#ForsythCounty #BettisMusgroveShow #FlacksFlooring #SmallBusiness #LocalBusiness

  7. May 12

    Tim Fleming on Why Experience Matters for Georgia Secretary of State

    Most Georgians have no idea what the Secretary of State actually does. Tim Fleming does. He has spent the better part of two decades inside that office.We sat down with Tim Fleming, Georgia State House Representative, small business owner, and candidate for Georgia Secretary of State, for one of the most informative conversations we have had on the show. Tim is not a political newcomer. He started in the Secretary of State's office under Brian Kemp, rose to Deputy Secretary of State, managed Kemp's 2018 gubernatorial campaign, served as the Governor's first Chief of Staff, and is now in the State House. Now he wants to run the agency he helped build.Note: This is not a political endorsement. We just like talking to interesting people doing interesting things.IN THIS EPISODE:- What the Georgia Secretary of State actually does and why it affects every Georgian- The professional licensing backlog and why it forces Georgians to make impossible choices- Why Tim believes hand marked paper ballots are the future of Georgia elections- How he went from a College Republican meeting at UGA to managing a governor's race- Newton County having the highest foreclosure rate in the country during the Great Recession- Vampire Diaries, Dukes of Hazard, and In the Heat of the Night in Covington Georgia- His Airbnb business and how film tourism turned Covington from a ghost town to a destination- Early voting reform and why he wants local governments to have more control- The biggest lesson he took from working with Governor Brian Kemp- Running a statewide campaign as a one man band with three kids and small businesses at home- Rapid fire: Troy Aikman, Mexican food, and a word to describe Georgia right nowIf you are a Georgia voter, a small business owner, or anyone who has ever dealt with a professional license or filed an LLC, this episode is worth your time.Learn more about Tim Fleming at flemingforga.comFollow on social media: @flemingforGASOSThe Bettis Musgrove Show is a community-focused podcast introducing key local figures, covering important issues, and empowering listeners to make an impact in Forsyth County and the surrounding area.Subscribe so you never miss an episode.Like this video if you learned something new about Georgia government. Drop a comment: did you know the Secretary of State licenses over half a million Georgians?Follow us on social media:Instagram | Facebook | TikTok: @BettisMusgroveShowWebsite: BettisMusgrove.com

  8. May 4

    Nearly 100 Years in the Same Spot: The Story of Thomas Lumber Company in Forsyth County

    A family lumber business. Started in 1927. Still in the same spot. Still debt free. Almost 100 years later, Thomas Lumber Company is one of the most unique stories in Forsyth County history.We sat down with Seth Thomas, fourth-generation owner of Thomas Lumber Company in North Ball Ground, Georgia, to talk about what it takes to keep a century-old family business alive, what the future holds, and what makes this place unlike anything else in the county.IN THIS EPISODE:- How Thomas Lumber started in 1927 as a portable sawmill and cotton gin- Four generations of the Thomas family and what kept the business going- Why Thomas Lumber specializes in western red cedar and where it comes from- How the company survived 2008, Covid, supply chain issues, and Canadian tariffs- What it means to be a remanufacturer, not just a lumber yard- Why Thomas Lumber can outcompete big box stores on quality- The real estate sitting beneath the business and what that means for the future- How the Bobby Thomas Highway got its name- Seth's 25 years of road course racing from Road Atlanta to Sebring- Why AI will change lumber grading but probably not the guy pulling boards- Advice on running a family owned business across generations- The upcoming 100 year anniversary and what comes nextIf you live in Forsyth County or North Georgia and have ever driven past Thomas Lumber on Browns Bridge Road, this episode will make you stop in.Thomas Lumber CompanyHalf mile off Exit 18 on Browns Bridge Road, Ball Ground, GAOpen Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PMPhone: 770-887-4754Website: www.ThomasLumberCo.comInstagram and Facebook: @ThomasLumberCoThe Bettis Musgrove Show is a community-focused podcast introducing key local figures, covering important issues, and empowering listeners to make an impact in Forsyth County and the surrounding area.Subscribe so you never miss an episode.Like this video if you learned something new about Forsyth County.Drop a comment: did you know Thomas Lumber has been in the same spot since 1927?Follow us on social media:Instagram | Facebook | TikTok: @BettisMusgroveShowWebsite: BettisMusgrove.com#ThomasLumber #ForsythCounty #BallGroundGA #NorthGeorgia #FamilyBusiness #CummingGA #CedarLumber #SmallBusiness #LocalBusiness #GeorgiaHistory #BettisMusgroveShow #Podcast #GeorgiaPodcast #100Years #ForsythCountyBusiness #NorthGeorgiaBusiness #ShiplapPaneling #WesternRedCedar

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Welcome to "The Bettis Musgrove Show," the go-to podcast for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of personal injury law with confidence. Hosted by seasoned attorneys Ben Musgrove and Spencer Bettis, our show demystifies legal processes and provides invaluable insights into effectively handling personal injury cases. Whether you're a potential client, a law student, or just curious about the legal world, join us for expert discussions, guest interviews, and real-world advice aimed at educating and empowering our viewers. Subscribe to stay updated on all our latest episodes!

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  • Creator
    Ben Musgrove
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ben Musgrove
  • Show Website
    The Bettis Musgrove Show

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