Brainstorm

Ginger Jones shares her journey from speech-language pathologist to entrepreneur and founder of Next Mile Network. Born to deaf parents, Jones was drawn to speech pathology from an early age, eventually building a successful therapy practice that she sold to private equity after reaching over $1 million in revenue. The conversation explores her transition from healthcare to creating Next Mile Network, a Nashville-based community that connects people based on core values rather than arbitrary business metrics. Jones discusses the importance of company culture, leadership development, and finding mentors for different phases of business growth. She reflects on lessons learned from building and scaling her therapy practice, including hiring challenges, the importance of clear communication rhythms, and creating welcoming environments for new employees. Throughout the discussion, Jones emphasizes the value of being of service to others, a principle modeled by her parents, and how authentic relationships and shared values form the foundation of successful business communities.

The Nashville Playmakers is a Nashville based organization dedicated to the advancement and support of women in the field of sports. And by sports they mean, all areas of sports from management to broadcasting to agency. Listen to these two great women pour their hearts out in the latest INSights conversation from Reel Bank Media, powered by INSBANK.

If you want to listen to this episode, first submit a ticket....just kidding. Charles Henson, computer super nerd, shares how he went from farm, to cyber security CEO. He's pretty funny too, for an IT guy ;)

INSBANK CEO Jim Rieniets sits down with the CEO of the Independent Community Bankers Association Rebecca Romero Rainey to chat about all things moving in shaking int he world of community banking. How it effects real people and real communities around Tennessee and the country.

TMP is an architecture firm in Nashville, TN. JP and Reid are two different kinds of personalities and energies that when combined, are a down to earth, funny, and thoughtful look into the business and building stuff! While not original founders of TMP, their business is growing their business through growing and building other businesses. How fun!

In this special edition INSights conversation, CEO of Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Danielle Barnes talks about what's beyond the cookies. The community and leadership building missions of the Girl Scouts. Hosted by Phene Wardlaw, Marketing Director at INSBANK.

From farming, to football, to family. Chris talks about his Journey from being one of TWENTY FIVE kids on a farm, to an NFL offensive lineman, and now his own boss as a an entrepreneur and business owner.

Spencer drops some mind-blowing knowledge about FedEx and talks creative agencies.

Authenticity is the name of the game for Carey Bringle, owner of the Peg Leg Porker brands. In addition to a background in sales, advertising, and merchandising, Carey combined all his life's experiences into a passion and love for food and BBQ. Hear the story behind his brand and journey to being Nashville's most authentic Tennessee BBQ joint.

As a young photographer trying to make his way in Nashville, Bill Miller crossed paths with none other than the man in black Johnny Cash. In addition to his sharp business mind and skills, Bill's friendship with Johnny ran parallel to his entrepreneurial endeavors and fostered a long and fruitful friendship.

Kenny Hancock is a serial entrepreneur. He starts and builds businesses. Then he does it again. He also happens to be a very funny and down to earth guy. Hear some of the stories behind his success.

They say behind every great man is a great woman. While Chris is a brilliant and witty guy, his wife gave him a gift that changed the (flight) course of his whole life.

There goes my hero....wear. Mark Harris is CEO and Co-Founder of HeroWear, a line of wearable back, leg and hip support braces to help relieve tension, and strengthen function of those who work bending over frequently. Mark is super friendly and transparent about his beginnings and growth in business and we could all learn a little something from him!

Is it weird that a bank has a bank as a client? We don't think so. Pathway Lending's incredible business model is to take on visionaries and entrepreneurs and help them achieve their dreams. And if they need a little help before they are the right fit, Pathway offers curriculum to help get folks up to speed. Then they partner with them! A truly brilliant and American story.

It's not often that someone as smart and successful in business is also a genuinely sweet and caring guy. Mark Barrett is truly one. He shares his eclectic background and all the things he has tried his hand at before he found himself at co-founding Bank Card of America.

Darden lives in Nashville, and DOESN"T work in the music industry...but he used to! Hear all about his start, progression, and current business growth. Also a pretty neat story of how he met his wife.

Brian gives a real life look at how he started in the supply chain business, and how importing and exporting from China was effected by COVID.