Built in Georgia

You've seen his set designs at the Kennedy Center Honors, the Hip Hop Awards, and even the Grammys — now hear the story behind the scenes.From building sets in a borrowed space to running a 35,000 sq ft creative facility, Tom Tjoflat of Concord Creative shares how Georgia’s creative industry has evolved — and what it really takes to thrive in it.

Discover how Brian Benson turned a small direct mail printing brokerage into a powerhouse of physically branded marketing goods. In this episode of Built in Georgia, we explore his inspiring journey, the growth of Benson Integrated Marketing Solutions, and how it all started.

Welcome to the Built in Georgia Podcast — where we shine a light on the dreamers, doers, and difference-makers building amazing things right here in the Peach State. Each episode dives into the real, inspiring stories of Georgia-based businesses — how they got started, the challenges they’ve faced, and what keeps them going.​Whether it’s a local coffee shop turning heads or a manufacturing company making waves or tech startup shaking things up, we’re all about celebrating the grit, creativity, and community spirit that make Georgia such a special place to grow something great.Tune in for real conversations, hometown pride, and a whole lot of inspiration.​Because the best stories? They’re built right here in Georgia.