Southside Voices

“No one gets denied. You’re just put on a plan.” That line from Mike Wood says a lot about how Bailey & Wood approaches people who are not ready to buy today, but could be ready later with the right guidance. This episode is a candid conversation about business, mortgages, communication, and building a company around doing things the right way.Welcome to Southside Voices, the show that spotlights the business owners and community leaders shaping Johnson County and the Southside of Indianapolis. Each week, your hosts Jennifer Denney and Scott Gilcrest sit down for candid conversations about what it really takes to build, run, and grow a business today.Real stories. Real challenges. Real lessons.

Building a business is one thing. Building it while caring deeply about people is something else. In this episode, Eshaan of Golden Physical Therapy talks about stepping into entrepreneurship through a family legacy, learning how to balance patient care with the reality of running a business, and why one-on-one care still matters in a world that often feels rushed and transactional.Catch all the episodes at southsidevoices.comWelcome to Southside Voices, the show that spotlights the business owners and community leaders shaping Johnson County and the Southside of Indianapolis. Each week, your hosts Jennifer Denney and Scott Gilcrest sit down for candid conversations about what it really takes to build, run, and grow a business today.Real stories. Real challenges. Real lessons.

Sometimes the business you end up building is not the one you planned for. Chia Chu did not set out to become a business owner. She started as a student, became an instructor, then stepped into ownership when the opportunity came. What followed was a crash course in payroll, hiring, pricing, pressure, and learning how to lead while still figuring it out herself.Welcome to Southside Voices, the show that spotlights the business owners and community leaders shaping Johnson County and the Southside of Indianapolis. Each week, your hosts Jennifer Denney and Scott Gilcrest sit down for candid conversations about what it really takes to build, run, and grow a business today.Real stories. Real challenges. Real lessons.

Starting a business sounds exciting until the checks clear, the contracts kick in, and you realize you are now the doctor, the owner, the marketer, and the HR department. In this episode, Dr. Matt Steiner talks honestly about what it took to open Game Day Men’s Health, why he chose a franchise model, and what hit him once the doors were finally open.Welcome to Southside Voices, the show that spotlights the business owners and community leaders shaping Johnson County and the Southside of Indianapolis. Each week, your hosts Jennifer Denney and Scott Gilcrest sit down for candid conversations about what it really takes to build, run, and grow a business today.Real stories. Real challenges. Real lessons.

When your child gets sick and nobody can give you a real answer, everything changes. That is where this conversation starts. Christie Geitner did not set out to build a wellness business. She started asking harder questions because her son was struggling, doctors were missing it, and her family had to fight for answers. What came next was years of learning, traveling, investing, and building something that could help other people feel seen before they got written off.See more episodes at https://southsidevoices.com/Welcome to Southside Voices, the show that spotlights the business owners and community leaders shaping Johnson County and the Southside of Indianapolis. Each week, your hosts Jennifer Denney and Scott Gilcrest sit down for candid conversations about what it really takes to build, run, and grow a business today.Real stories. Real challenges. Real lessons.

Some businesses are built on big ideas. Others are built on long hours, steady instincts, and knowing how to keep showing up year after year. In this episode, Mary Kirchner of Miss M’s Home and Garden talks about what it really takes to grow a business that depends on the seasons, the weather, the market, and a whole lot of trust.This conversation gets into the real side of ownership. Hiring, cash flow, inventory, partnerships, leadership, and the kind of work most people never see. Mary shares what it looks like to build something that lasts, why listening matters more than ego, and how experience, quality, and personal service still matter in a world full of big box competition.See all are our episodes at southsidevoices.com Welcome to Southside Voices, the show that spotlights the business owners and community leaders shaping Johnson County and the Southside of Indianapolis. Each week, your hosts Jennifer Denney and Scott Gilcrest sit down for candid conversations about what it really takes to build, run, and grow a business today.Real stories. Real challenges. Real lessons.

What does a counselor tell business owners when the pressure keeps building? Start with rhythms. Then boundaries. Then figure out what is actually sustainable.Lisa Franklin from Peace Family Counseling talks about the emotional side of leadership, burnout, and what it takes to run a business without losing yourself in it. Listen now and tell us what stood out to you.Catch all the episodes over at: https://southsidevoices.com/Welcome to Southside Voices, the show that spotlights the business owners and community leaders shaping Johnson County and the Southside of Indianapolis. Each week, your hosts Jennifer Denney and Scott Gilcrest sit down for candid conversations about what it really takes to build, run, and grow a business today.Real stories. Real challenges. Real lessons.

One of the clearest takeaways from this episode is simple. You better love what you do. Scott and Julie Cooper talk about the pressure, the pace, and the problems that come with building a business, but they also make it clear why the work is worth it when you care deeply about the people you serve.Welcome to Southside Voices, the show that spotlights the business owners and community leaders shaping Johnson County and the Southside of Indianapolis. Each week, your hosts Jennifer Denney and Scott Gilcrest sit down for candid conversations about what it really takes to build, run, and grow a business today.Real stories. Real challenges. Real lessons.

Forty years in business does not happen by accident. In this episode of Southside Voices, Mike Duke shares what it looked like to start young, learn on the job, survive hard seasons, and keep building through change. This is a real conversation about leadership, trust, community, and what it takes to stay in business for the long haul.Welcome to Southside Voices, the show that spotlights the business owners and community leaders shaping Johnson County and the Southside of Indianapolis. Each week, your hosts Jennifer Denney and Scott Gilcrest sit down for candid conversations about what it really takes to build, run, and grow a business today.Real stories. Real challenges. Real lessons.

Jake Duke didn’t build Duke Collective by chasing attention. He built it by chasing excellence, then letting the work do the talking. In this conversation, he gets real about what it actually feels like to start out in real estate as a “lost puppy,” land that first tiny deal, and slowly learn that every transaction has its own curveballs, even when the process looks the same on paper.What makes this one stick is the leadership angle. Jake talks about building a boutique brokerage around character, trust, and an abundance mindset, plus the challenge of protecting a brand when your agents are 1099 and running their own businesses inside yours. It’s candid, practical, and grounded, right down to the part of his life that keeps him rooted, family, faith, and an eighth-generation farm that still carries weight.Catch all the episodes at: https://southsidevoices.com/Welcome to Southside Voices, the show that spotlights the business owners and community leaders shaping Johnson County and the Southside of Indianapolis. Each week, your hosts Jennifer Denney and Scott Gilcrest sit down for candid conversations about what it really takes to build, run, and grow a business today.Real stories. Real challenges. Real lessons.

Starting a business is not a “get rich quick” move. Jessica signed her franchise agreement over a decade ago. She is three years into operations and still building. If you’ve ever wondered what real entrepreneurship looks like, this one is for you.Welcome to Southside Voices, the show that spotlights the business owners and community leaders shaping Johnson County and the Southside of Indianapolis. Each week, your hosts Jennifer Denney and Scott Gilcrest sit down for candid conversations about what it really takes to build, run, and grow a business today.Real stories. Real challenges. Real lessons.

People love to say, “How hard can a boutique be? You buy cute clothes and people show up.” Sara Slaughter smiles at that, because she has lived the real version. The one where you are the buyer, the trainer, the marketer, the problem-solver, and sometimes the IT department too.Sara talks about the early years of Brianne’s Boutique, when they were still figuring out what the store really was, how to reach the right customers, and how to keep showing up even when the learning curve was steep. Now, with 15 years behind them and a bigger move coming in summer 2026, she’s still playing to win. Not by chasing trends, but by building trust, creating a real in-store experience, and sticking to one simple motto: bigger isn’t better, better is better.Welcome to Southside Voices, the show that spotlights the business owners and community leaders shaping Johnson County and the Southside of Indianapolis. Each week, your hosts Jennifer Denney and Scott Gilcrest sit down for candid conversations about what it really takes to build, run, and grow a business today.Real stories. Real challenges. Real lessons.

In this episode of Southside Voices, Jeremiah Hamman shares the behind-the-scenes story of bringing Mo’s A Place for Steaks to Greenwood from the hush-hush deal-making and “math has to math” decisions to what it’s like leading a team of 100+ people.We also get into why purpose matters more than money, how community partnerships (Aspire Economic Development + Chamber Alliance, the Office of the Mayor, and Perry Township Schools) shaped early giveback efforts, and how a charitable wine dinner connected to the Graham & Courtney Rahal Foundation turned hospitality into impact.Welcome to Southside Voices, the show that spotlights the business owners and community leaders shaping Johnson County and the Southside of Indianapolis. Each week, your hosts Jennifer Denney and Scott Gilcrest sit down for candid conversations about what it really takes to build, run, and grow a business today.Real stories. Real challenges. Real lessons.

Pricing gets weird when it comes to your beauty. Becca Daly of Balanced Beauty doesn’t dodge that tension. She talks openly about why she refuses to be the cheapest option, what it actually costs to do things safely, and how years of training, mistakes, and confidence changed how she values her work.This conversation isn’t about Botox trends or flashy results. It’s about trust, long-term thinking, and learning when to stop competing on price and start competing on quality. Becca shares what she learned the hard way, why cutting corners usually costs more, and how valuing yourself changes everything.Check out Balanced Beauty at https://www.balancedbeautymedicalaesthetics.com/Welcome to Southside Voices, the show that spotlights the business owners and community leaders shaping Johnson County and the Southside of Indianapolis. Each week, your hosts Jennifer Denney and Scott Gilcrest sit down for candid conversations about what it really takes to build, run, and grow a business today.Real stories. Real challenges. Real lessons.

Aaron Kyle, co-owner of Tak Epoxy, breaks down what people don’t see: the prep work that makes the whole floor last, the difference between water-based DIY kits and solvent-based systems, and why so many “simple” garage projects end up getting replaced. He also shares the hard lessons of underbidding older concrete, how they handle surprises without dumping it on the homeowner, and the little things that build trust, like dropping off a locked storage trailer so you’re not living with your stuff in the driveway for a week.Learn more about Tak Epoxy: https://takepoxy.com/Welcome to Southside Voices, the show that spotlights the business owners and community leaders shaping Johnson County and the Southside of Indianapolis. Each week, your hosts Jennifer Denney and Scott Gilcrest sit down for candid conversations about what it really takes to build, run, and grow a business today.Real stories. Real challenges. Real lessons.

Most people don’t leave their doctor because of one bad visit. They leave because they’re tired of feeling rushed, unheard, and stuck on the same path with no real answers.In this conversation, Dr Robyn Wright of Healthy Evolutions walks through the long road that led her into naturopathic medicine and why she stepped away from faster, surface level care in the first place. Scott and Robin dig into what actually drives healthcare costs, why insurance feels broken to so many families, and how individualized care changes the entire equation.From hormones and lab work to pricing, burnout, and patient trust, this episode pulls back the curtain on what thoughtful, slower medicine really looks like and why it matters.Check out Healthy Evolutions: healthyevolutions.comDr. Robyn Wright bio:I’ve been immersed in healthcare for as long as I can remember. After earning my undergraduate degree at La Salle University, I managed a series of weight loss centers and even started my own health coaching business before entering medical school. In 2018, I earned my medical degree from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (now Sonoran University of Health Sciences), and upon graduation, I completed a year-long residency in primary care. With over two decades of professional experience, my journey has taken me through various roles, from front desk reception, to back office administration, and even a pharmaceutical rep. Witnessing individuals try various approaches, often with little or no success, was an eye-opening experience. As a naturopathic doctor, I found that by addressing underlying health concerns, following healthy eating principles, and making lifestyle adjustments, my patients were truly able to transform their health! While I do treat most health concerns, I primarily focus on hormones, thyroid, and metabolic health for women and men at all phases of life.Welcome to Southside Voices, the show that spotlights the business owners and community leaders shaping Johnson County and the Southside of Indianapolis. Each week, your hosts Jennifer Denney and Scott Gilcrest sit down for candid conversations about what it really takes to build, run, and grow a business today.Real stories. Real challenges. Real lessons.

Most people think a “detail” is a quick wash, a little shine, and you are back on the road. Robin Barkdull does not play that game. He tells the truth about what real detailing actually is, why it takes hours, and why “I can do that in my driveway” is not the same as restoring and protecting a car at a higher standard. In this conversation,Robin breaks down pricing in a way that feels human, not salesy. He talks about time, labor, overhead, product quality, and the hidden stuff customers never see, like lighting, training, and temperature controlled work that has to be done right or it is not worth doing at all. And he shares the hard lesson every service business learns sooner or later: sometimes you quote 10 hours and it turns into 40, and your reputation still has to win.Check out https://alln1indy.com/Robin Barkdull Bio:Robin Barkdull, the owner and founder of All-N-1 Auto Detail, has over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry. His journey began as a sales associate at Royal Nissan, VW, and Audi, eventually rising to Sales Manager and Used Car Manager at Bob Rohrman Indy Honda. Despite his success in auto sales, Robin wanted more time with family so in 2009, he founded All-N-1 Auto Detail, combining his passion for vehicles with a business that supports a family-centered lifestyle.Robin’s dedication to quality and community shines through in every detail job. He believes in giving back serving on the board of directors for Center Grove Lacrosse, coaching youth baseball, and supporting local charities and sports teams through sponsorships.When he’s not at the shop, Robin enjoys spending time with his wife, Kristine Scheele-Barkdull, and his three kids.Welcome to Southside Voices, the show that spotlights the business owners and community leaders shaping Johnson County and the Southside of Indianapolis. Each week, your hosts Jennifer Denney and Scott Gilcrest sit down for candid conversations about what it really takes to build, run, and grow a business today.Real stories. Real challenges. Real lessons.

A candid, community-focused conversation with the business owners who shape the Southside of Indianapolis told by two people who live it, work it, and love it here.In our kickoff episode, you'll hear from Jennifer and Scott. They share how their careers in marketing, sales, publishing, and entrepreneurship led them to create a show that spotlights the stories behind local businesses. Welcome to Southside Voices, the show that spotlights the business owners and community leaders shaping Johnson County and the Southside of Indianapolis. Each week, your hosts Jennifer Denney and Scott Gilcrest sit down for candid conversations about what it really takes to build, run, and grow a business today.Real stories. Real challenges. Real lessons.