195 episodes

*Real* conversations about the stories, challenges, struggles and triumphs of Middle Tennessee's entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals.

Broadcasting from the J2HQ in Thompson's Station....

www.mmtbp.com

Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast Jim McCarthy

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 28 Ratings

*Real* conversations about the stories, challenges, struggles and triumphs of Middle Tennessee's entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals.

Broadcasting from the J2HQ in Thompson's Station....

www.mmtbp.com

    Maximizing Your Freelancing Career w/Nashville’s Steve Lomas - Ep 190 MMTBP

    Maximizing Your Freelancing Career w/Nashville’s Steve Lomas - Ep 190 MMTBP

    A Middle Tennessee Business Podcast....subscribe/follow/rate/review at www.mmtbp.com

    If you’re a freelancer in Middle Tennessee, this episode is a must listen!

    I met Steve Lomas through my good friend and MMTBP regular, Amanda Banks. She saw the immediate connection Steve and I had in the creative space. 
    our conversation revolved around the challenges of finding reliable freelancers on platforms like Fiverr, the importance of networking and relationship building in business, and the evolution of the creative industry. 

    We discussed the value of personal connections in the broadcasting and content creation fields, and the need for onboarding and developing young talent. 
    Collaborating with skilled freelancers and the importance of building a strong foundation through basic strategies is also a strength. Just be aware of the nature between transactional and relational people, and the value of small gestures like buying coffee for others in building genuine connections.

    Follow Steve:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevelomas/
    https://www.mojomediapros.com/

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    Shoutout to Matt Wilson for lending his voice to the new intro of MMTBP.
    Follow him and his podcast from which I may have borrowed the *mostly* concept:
    https://linktr.ee/mamwmw
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    ****You hear Jim mention it on almost every episode, ME vs. WE and how 2023 will be 1943 all over again….order “PENDULUM:How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future”:
    https://a.co/d/7oKK7Ip

    __________________________________________________________________________

    The co-author of Pendulum wrote a myriad of other books and started a non-profit 21st Century Non-Traditional Business School that you should really check out: 
    Wizard Academy -  www.wizardacademy.org
    __________________________________________________________________________
    Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond...this is the What’s Your Problem Podcast!

    Curious about podcasting? This podcast (and many others) is produced by www.itsyourshow.co

    #billionaire #business #entrepreneurship #fashion #love #marketing #meme #middle #mindset #motivation #nashville #nashvilletennessee #nashvilletn #nature #podcast #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #podcasting #podcastlife #podcasts #podcastshow #smallbusiness #tennessee #tennesseelife #that #through #took #travel #when #with

    • 49 min
    Connecting Businesses to Neighbors w/College Grove’s Lyndsay Stafford - Ep 188 MMTBP

    Connecting Businesses to Neighbors w/College Grove’s Lyndsay Stafford - Ep 188 MMTBP

    Middle Tennessee Business Podcast....subscribe/follow/rate/review at www.mmtbp.com


    If you live in the Franklin/Brentwood/College Grove areas, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Lyndsay Stafford’s product!
    Lyndsay is the owner and publisher of Williamson County Neighbors magazine. She is also a business coach who specializes in simplifying processes for entrepreneurs and identifying core beliefs. 

    Lyndsay Stafford is living proof that you actually can have it all!

    She’s a wife, a mom of three, and a team leader who has guided successful teams for 20 years at influential companies such as American Eagle, Nike, Bath and Body Works, Converse, Express, and Aerie.

    Oh, and she built a million-dollar business on the side in two years.

    As one of the top .01 percent of earners with Rodan + Fields, Lyndsay reached RFx Mercedes Benz achiever status.

    Highlights:
    Entrepreneurship, career paths, and personal experiences. (4:00)

    Parenting and career choices. (9:40)

    Funding a music career and lifestyle. (21:15)

    Entrepreneurship, side hustles, and balancing work and family. (32:13)

    Advertising strategies for building brand awareness and topping of mind. (46:49)

    Betting on oneself, listening to children, and entrepreneurship. (54:58)

    Follow Lyndsay:
    http://lyndsaystafford.com/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsay-stafford-52855446/

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    ****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast:
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    __________________________________________________________

    Shoutout to Matt Wilson for lending his voice to the new intro of MMTBP.
    Follow him and his podcast from which I may have borrowed the *mostly* concept:
    https://linktr.ee/mamwmw


    The Dad Joke Challenge is sponsored by Ed Fox and Tradebank of Nashville, for when you have unsold inventory or services and think that barter is smarter, go to www.nashville.tradebank.com


    The Dad joke challenge with Ed Fox - Author of 101 groan-tastic dad jokes available on Amazon Kindle, or you could go TikTok channel @specialedfoxdadjokes

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    ****You hear Jim mention it on almost every episode, ME vs. WE and how 2023 will be 1943 all over again….order “PENDULUM:How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future”:
    https://a.co/d/7oKK7Ip

    __________________________________________________________________________

    The co-author of Pendulum wrote a myriad of other books and started a non-profit 21st Century Non-Traditional Business School that you should really check out: 
    Wizard Academy -  www.wizardacademy.org
    __________________________________________________________________________
    Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond...this is the What’s Your Problem Podcast!

    Curious about podcasting? This podcast (and many others) is produced by www.itsyourshow.co

    #billionaire #business #entrepreneurship #fashion #love #marketing #meme #middle #mindset #motivation #nashville #nashvilletennessee #nashvilletn #nature #podcast #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #podcasting #podcastlife #podcasts #podcastshow #smallbusiness #tennessee #tennesseelife #that #through #took #travel #when #with

    • 1 hr 10 min
    The Art of Personal Branding w/Nashville’s John Mediana - Ep 189 MMTBP

    The Art of Personal Branding w/Nashville’s John Mediana - Ep 189 MMTBP

    I met John Mediana at Jim Morris’ Impact Effect 23 in October 2023. He and I had an instant connection upon discovering that we both lived and worked in Las Vegas once upon a time, prior to moving to Middle Tennessee.

    John has produced some impressive content for a myriad of equally impressive clients over his years in video production. He’s found a powerful niche within personal branding for executives in and around Nashville. 

    About John:

    “Since the fifth  grade, I had a desire to create; I developed a passion for photography and the filmmaking process. I couldn’t wait for TBS’ dinner & a movie just to watch the behind the scenes and hear the director discuss the film. I never knew the relationship between the two. When I realized the connection between  photography and filmmaking, I began to wonder how my still photos would translate into motion picture form. I was shaped by the skateboard & hip hop culture growing up, and then started writing songs and playing in garage bands. At that moment, I started making things and discovering and exploring more. I started designing myspace pages for bands and creating EPK’s for artists my senior year of high school.
     
    Throughout middle school and high school, I continued creating, which led to my acceptance at The Art Institute of California, Santa Monica.

    I was in my own little world at The Art Institute until I started collaborating with talented, like-minded individuals which further led to groundbreaking projects. While I was working on collaborative passion projects, I continued to build my brand as a freelance photographer & filmmaker. The best part about where I am today is that my work both motion and still has gotten me here. They did and still do continue to open doors for me.
     
    I’ve pursued my art education for a span of over 6 years and have directed and worked on countless industry projects, I can't wait to continue turning the page of this new chapter and seeing where the future takes me.”


    Highlights:
    Creativity, entrepreneurship, and branding in Las Vegas. (4:20)

    Personal branding and video production. (9:17)

    Las Vegas' evolution from a gambling destination to a global community hub. (17:49)

    Moving from Vegas to Nashville and adapting to the new community. (27:21)

    Networking and connecting with people in Nashville's entrepreneurial community. (31:47)

    Making a music video in a living room with famous musicians. (35:49)

    Authenticity and legacy in marketing and business. (50:13)

    Podcasting, marketing, and building relationships. (1:09:45)

    Follow John:
    https://www.johnmediana.com/

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    ****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast:
    www.mmtbp.com
    www.instagram.com/mostlymiddletnbusinespodcast
    www.instagram.com/jimmccarthyvos
    Tiktok: @jimmccarthyvos       

    __________________________________________________________

    Shoutout to Matt Wilson for lending his voice to the new intro of MMTBP.
    Follow him and his podcast from which I may have borrowed the *mostly* concept:
    https://linktr.ee/mamwmw
    ___________________________________________________________

    ****You hear Jim mention it on almost every episode, ME vs. WE and how 2023 will be 1943 all over again….order “PENDULUM:How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future”:
    https://a.co/d/7oKK7Ip

    __________________________________________________________________________

    The co-author of Pendulum wrote a myriad of other books and started a non-profit 21st Century Non-Traditional Business School that you should really check out: 
    Wizard Academy -  www.wizardacademy.org
    __________________________________________________________________________
    Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond...this is the What’s Your Problem Po

    • 1 hr 17 min
    Fitness and Health for Middle-Aged Men w/Spring Hill’s Danny Zacharias - Ep 187 MMTBP

    Fitness and Health for Middle-Aged Men w/Spring Hill’s Danny Zacharias - Ep 187 MMTBP

    A Middle Tennessee Business Podcast....subscribe/follow/rate/review at www.mmtbp.com

    Danny Zacharias has been one of the music industry’s more prominent lighting experts for decades! Like most entrepreneurs, business can overtake life and he realized he needed to make his health a priority. Danny discovered a way that can also help many middle-aged men who are facing similar issues.

    Highlights:
    Lighting design and touring with a veteran in the industry. (4:24)

    Fitness journey after losing father at 41. (12:00)

    Weight loss strategies and caloric deficits. (15:27)

    Calorie burn and weight loss through exercise and nutrition. (23:48)

    Fitness, survival training, and firearms preparedness. (49:46)

    Follow Danny:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-zacharias/
    https://www.instagram.com/dannyzacharias/
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
    ****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast:
    www.mmtbp.com
    www.instagram.com/mostlymiddletnbusinespodcast
    www.instagram.com/jimmccarthyvos
    Tiktok: @jimmccarthyvos       

    __________________________________________________________

    Shoutout to Matt Wilson for lending his voice to the new intro of MMTBP.
    Follow him and his podcast from which I may have borrowed the *mostly* concept:
    https://linktr.ee/mamwmw


    The Dad Joke Challenge is sponsored by Ed Fox and Tradebank of Nashville, for when you have unsold inventory or services and think that barter is smarter, go to www.nashville.tradebank.com


    The Dad joke challenge with Ed Fox - Author of 101 groan-tastic dad jokes available on Amazon Kindle, or you could go TikTok channel @specialedfoxdadjokes

    ____________________________________________________________

    ****You hear Jim mention it on almost every episode, ME vs. WE and how 2023 will be 1943 all over again….order “PENDULUM:How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future”:
    https://a.co/d/7oKK7Ip

    __________________________________________________________________________

    The co-author of Pendulum wrote a myriad of other books and started a non-profit 21st Century Non-Traditional Business School that you should really check out: 
    Wizard Academy -  www.wizardacademy.org
    __________________________________________________________________________
    Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond...this is the What’s Your Problem Podcast!

    Curious about podcasting? This podcast (and many others) is produced by www.itsyourshow.co

    #billionaire #business #entrepreneurship #fashion #love #marketing #meme #middle #mindset #motivation #nashville #nashvilletennessee #nashvilletn #nature #podcast #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #podcasting #podcastlife #podcasts #podcastshow #smallbusiness #tennessee #tennesseelife #that #through #took #travel #when #with

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Improving Middle TN’s HVAC Trade w/Nolensville’s Justin Sharp - Ep 186 MMTBP

    Improving Middle TN’s HVAC Trade w/Nolensville’s Justin Sharp - Ep 186 MMTBP

    A Middle Tennessee Business Podcast....subscribe/follow/rate/review at www.mmtbp.com


    Justin Sharp is the founder and owner of the AC Crew, a premier HVAC company that serves the greater Nashville area. He is a native of the Middle Tennessee area and a loving husband to Laura Sharp (owner of Lokales Juice in Nolensville) with whom they have been blessed with three children.  With his mechanical aptitude and love for fixing things, Justin started AC Crew HVAC company 4 years ago to offer high-quality air conditioning and heating repair and installation services to clients throughout the greater Nashville area. 

    As an ardent supporter of family-owned and operated businesses, Justin strives to offer a high level of service that you cannot find in large HVAC companies in Nashville.  To offer the highest level of satisfaction to his clients, Justin only hires passionate technicians capable of handling any repair, installation, or emergency that may arise.  He enjoys rolling up his sleeves and starting a new challenging HVAC project. Justin looks forward to providing the technical expertise you require to enjoy the peace of mind and comfort of breathing clean air all the time!

    Highlights:
    Starting a business in the HVAC trade. (3:31)
    Career choices and trade work. (10:41)
    Work ethic and career aspirations in the trades industry. (19:52)
    Sales culture and building long-term relationships. (26:16)
    Trades, referrals, and business sustainability. (38:40)
    Business challenges and finding solutions. (48:24)

    Follow Justin:
    www.theaccrew.com
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
    ****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast:
    www.mmtbp.com
    www.instagram.com/mostlymiddletnbusinespodcast
    www.instagram.com/jimmccarthyvos
    Tiktok: @jimmccarthyvos       

    __________________________________________________________

    Shoutout to Matt Wilson for lending his voice to the new intro of MMTBP.
    Follow him and his podcast from which I may have borrowed the *mostly* concept:
    https://linktr.ee/mamwmw


    The Dad Joke Challenge is sponsored by Ed Fox and Tradebank of Nashville, for when you have unsold inventory or services and think that barter is smarter, go to www.nashville.tradebank.com


    The Dad joke challenge with Ed Fox - Author of 101 groan-tastic dad jokes available on Amazon Kindle, or you could go TikTok channel @specialedfoxdadjokes

    ____________________________________________________________

    ****You hear Jim mention it on almost every episode, ME vs. WE and how 2023 will be 1943 all over again….order “PENDULUM:How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future”:
    https://a.co/d/7oKK7Ip

    __________________________________________________________________________

    The co-author of Pendulum wrote a myriad of other books and started a non-profit 21st Century Non-Traditional Business School that you should really check out: 
    Wizard Academy -  www.wizardacademy.org
    __________________________________________________________________________
    Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond...this is the What’s Your Problem Podcast!

    Curious about podcasting? This podcast (and many others) is produced by www.itsyourshow.co

    #billionaire #business #entrepreneurship #fashion #love #marketing #meme #middle #mindset #motivation #nashville #nashvilletennessee #nashvilletn #nature #podcast #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #podcasting #podcastlife #podcasts #podcastshow #smallbusiness #tennessee #tennesseelife #that #through #took #travel #when #with #hvac #trades #electrical #electrician

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Un-Squandered Opportunities and Healing by Faith w/Spring Hill TN’s Matt Rogers - Ep 185 MMTBP

    Un-Squandered Opportunities and Healing by Faith w/Spring Hill TN’s Matt Rogers - Ep 185 MMTBP

    A Middle Tennessee Business Podcast....subscribe/follow/rate/review at www.mmtbp.com


    I met Matt Rogers at a BNI meeting a few years back. We’ve loosely kept in touch over the years, but once I had a podcast of my own, I knew I would have to have him as a guest! 

    In his mid-forties, Matt has packed some life under his belt. He’s been:

    An 11th place contestant on the 3rd season of American IdolAn NFL player with the Cincinnati BengalsA Radio and TV HostA Professional Inspirational SpeakerAn EntrepreneurTennessee Titans Stadium AnnouncerAuctioneerAnd then some. 

    To say that Matt has ever squandered an opportunity would be a very inaccurate statement!

    Matt is also a very Godly Christian Believer. We delve into the notion that the world is in desperate need of God, the hypocrisy of today’s modern church, and how God isn’t really in control. As we approach Easter this weekend, I thought this episode would be quite timely.  

    Highlights:
    Life experiences, music, and TV hosting. (4:12)
    NFL players' financial management and trust issues. (15:33)
    Parenthood, career goals, and finding peace in life. (20:17)
    Jesus' existence and resurrection. (33:26)
    Faith and healing among business leaders. (41:13)
    Christianity and living a life of freedom in Jesus. (57:08)
    Sexual abuse in Hollywood and seeking justice. (1:06:01)

    Follow Matt:
    www.mattrogersusa.com
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________
    ****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast:
    www.mmtbp.com
    www.instagram.com/mostlymiddletnbusinespodcast
    www.instagram.com/jimmccarthyvos
    Tiktok: @jimmccarthyvos       

    __________________________________________________________

    Shoutout to Matt Wilson for lending his voice to the new intro of MMTBP.
    Follow him and his podcast from which I may have borrowed the *mostly* concept:
    https://linktr.ee/mamwmw


    The Dad Joke Challenge is sponsored by Ed Fox and Tradebank of Nashville, for when you have unsold inventory or services and think that barter is smarter, go to www.nashville.tradebank.com


    The Dad joke challenge with Ed Fox - Author of 101 groan-tastic dad jokes available on Amazon Kindle, or you could go TikTok channel @specialedfoxdadjokes

    ____________________________________________________________

    ****You hear Jim mention it on almost every episode, ME vs. WE and how 2023 will be 1943 all over again….order “PENDULUM:How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future”:
    https://a.co/d/7oKK7Ip

    __________________________________________________________________________

    The co-author of Pendulum wrote a myriad of other books and started a non-profit 21st Century Non-Traditional Business School that you should really check out: 
    Wizard Academy -  www.wizardacademy.org
    __________________________________________________________________________
    Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond...this is the What’s Your Problem Podcast!

    Curious about podcasting? This podcast (and many others) is produced by www.itsyourshow.co

    #billionaire #business #entrepreneurship #fashion #love #marketing #meme #middle #mindset #motivation #nashville #nashvilletennessee #nashvilletn #nature #podcast #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #podcasting #podcastlife #podcasts #podcastshow #smallbusiness #tennessee #tennesseelife #that #through #took #travel #when #with

    • 1 hr 19 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
28 Ratings

28 Ratings

finch dan ,

This guy!!!

These are the conversations that need to be had! What’s your problem podcast has been bumped to my favorites list. You feel like you are right there with them.

Jummers5789 ,

Very Interesting

I love listening to Jim and his guests while I’m working outside. There’s always some golden nuggets of wisdom each episode!

lyntorphotos ,

Great Entertaining content

Jim, you have such a great way of engaging your guests and guiding them through your podcast. Loved your latest with Rich Redmond. He is such a dynamic person and watching the two of you have a great conversation while setting lightbulbs off right and left was awesome!! Could almost see the gears turning! That time flew by!!! Keep them coming!

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