Made In Mississippi

Will Primos is the founder and CEO of Primos Hunting. Primos Hunting manufactures calls for elk, deer, turkey, predator, and waterfowl as as blinds, shooting assessors, game cameras, attractants and supplements. They also produce the popular video series PRIMOS TRUTH ABOUT HUNTING.

What is money? Kody joins us on this episode to talk about money and the role it plays in society today. Listen as Kody and Casey talk about Kody's interest in money particularly cryptocurrency. Kody shares with us the ways cryptocurrency is beneficial particularly in MS.

Holly Knight is the Chief Executive Officer of BGC Advantage. She specializes in assisting Public Housing Authorities in both housing redevelopment and community revitalization through her background experience in Housing and Urban Development. BGC Advantage is a real estate development company that specifically works with non-profits to create affordable housing communities within Mississippi. Holly shares with us the importance of having affordable housing within our states.

Constance Shelby is the founder of Perfect Fit Nutrition where she offers a Lean Queen Monthly Membership. It is a personalized calorie and macronutrient recommendation that helps you meet your weight loss goals. Constance shares with us her why behind starting her business through a few stories. She also shares with us some tips for how to "maintain don't gain" during the holidays. If you are interested in learning more, her website is perfectfitnutrition.com, and she is on Facebook and Instagram.

Emily Moore is the founder of Moore Media Group and the author of Words Are Like Magic. Emily shares her backstory with us that led her to her business. One of the most important things for her in business is enjoying what she does, and she strives to make sure her employees feel the same way.    Another of Emily’s most important ideals is doing what gives her fulfillment, and one way she has done that in the past year is through writing her book. Emily describes Words Are Like Magic as being a children’s book for adults. She and Kristen Ley created the book to cater towards women who feel alone or isolated in their feelings. If you are interesting in learning more, follow Emily at onemooreemily on Instagram, and check out her book at wordsarelikemagic.com

Mark Henderson is co-founder of Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company in the Kiln. To spite the adversities that you’ll hear about in the podcast, Mark and his wife brought something pretty unique and amazing to Mississippi. Craft Beer. This interview was done in their lab right off of the brewery floor, so you’ll hear some beeps from fork lifts, employees working in the background, and maybe Justin our engineer fall out of his chair. That happened.    Mark tells some powerful stories in this episode. One of my favorite is the tenacity it took to overcome Hurricane Katrina destroying their entire operation and home. There’s loads of practical advice. Such as keep your day job, the level of hard work it takes to build a business, and finding a new plan when plan A doesn’t work. 

On this episode Casey talks with the President/CEO of Maris, West and Baker (MWB) Tim Mask. MWB is a creative advertising and marketing agency based in Jackson, MS. 

Join us on this episode of the Made In Mississippi podcast, where Abby Thaxton of the Lucky Rabbit (Hattiesburg, MS) tells her entrepreneurial journey. The Lucky Rabbit, like most businesses, started with a crazy idea. We know you’ll be encourage to hear the exciting story of growth that the Lucky Rabbit has seen over the last few years. 

Join Matthew McLaughlin and Conner Reeves of McLaughlin PC on this episode of the Made In Mississippi Podcast. By being a part of one of the largest law firms in the southeast, Matthew took a bold step when he decided to launch out on his own a few years ago. He now works as legal representation and counsel for some of the coolest restaurants, craft brewers, and surprisingly interesting sectors you probably haven’t heard about. McLaughlin PC is impacting businesses in Mississippi and in the south east. Tune in to this episode to hear Matthew and Conner’s thoughts about running a business in our state.

Casey talks with Rahul Gopal to talk about Campusknot, an online service that connects students and teachers in a community driven learning environment. Listen as they discuss being based out of Mississippi, how they go their start, and how they have adapted in these trying times.

The story of how a MSU Start-up went from selling merchandise, to creating brand ambassadors. Hear the challenges and victories of this small, but mighty new Mississippi company. 

Ramsey Russell is the owner of Get Ducks, a company that specializes in facilitating duck hunting experiences all over the world. Listen in while Ramsey talks about how he got his start and why he loves being based in Mississippi.

On this episode of Made in Mississippi Casey talks with Clinton, MS native Erin Fults about how she went from taking a few photos for family friends in high school to owning her own business that offers brand consultation in addition to her professional photography service. She also talks about how her creative instinct helped her discover her love for running a business.

Chris Ortego is the owner of Cotton Blues, a restaurant in Hattiesburg, MS. They are renowned in the area for their delicious cheesecakes. Listen as Casey and Chris talk about how the journey of making Cotton Blues a thriving restaurant that creates jobs for hardworking Mississippians.

In this episode Casey talks with Duane and Brady Raanes and talks about how they have grown Raanes Capital Advisors into the company that it is today.

In this episode Casey talks with Craig Robertson and Matt Easterling who own a divorce and family law firm together. Listen as they discuss the advantages and disadvantages of owning a law firm in Mississippi.

In this second of a two episode mini-series Casey discusses the pressure that Mississippi business owners are experiencing during the initial response to COVID-19. Guests include Mark Henderson, Kristen Ley, and Chris Ray.

In this special episode Casey discusses the pressure that Mississippi business owners are experiencing during the initial response to COVID-19. Guests include Dudley Wooley, Tripp Douglas, and Alex Eaton. Stay tuned for information from even more local business owners.

Secretary of State Michael David Watson, Jr. was born on December 22, 1977 in Pascagoula. He grew up as the son of a shipyard worker and bank teller. Today Casey talks with Secretary Watson about his experience as an entrepreneur and his hope for the future of Mississippi.

Bilal has presented lectures on leadership, innovation, and his team's cancer breakthrough at numerous conferences, most notably at the Global Health & Innovation Conference at Yale University attended by over 3,000 people. As the CEO of EasyKale Labs, he's continuing his research into the cancer-fighting properties of kale, while offering a next-generation product for making kale consumption easier--Bilal's EasyKale®. Bilal was recently named a 2019 Top Entrepreneur in Mississippi by the Mississippi Business Journal. He received a 2018 and 2019 Young Professional on the Rise Award from Young, Gifted and Empowered Awards in Jackson, Miss.