Ground Up Growth Podcast
1) Alex Eaton: Owner, Aplós Simple Mediterranean
Alex Eaton is the founder and owner of Aplós, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant with locations in Jackson and Ridgeland, MS. His vision was to bring fresh, flavorful, and approachable dining to the ...Show More
2) George Malvaney: Managing Partner, E3 Environmental Services
George Malvaney is the Managing Partner of E3 Environmental Services, where he leads with decades of experience in environmental compliance, emergency response, and business management. He is also the...Show More
3) Grant Ridgway: First Vice President, CBRE
As a First Vice President with Advisory & Transaction Services, Grant Ridgway focuses on commercial brokerage, financial analysis, market research and marketing strategies. His primary responsibilitie...Show More
4) Stephen Cook: Owner, Southern Land & Timber
Long-time mentor to Paul, Stephen Cook joins the podcast for episode 13. Stephen is the Owner of Southern Land & Timber. Hear more about Stephen's journey to starting the business and the ins and outs...Show More
5) Jason Ramsey: Owner & CEO, Ramsey Land & Drainage Services
Episode 12 features Jason Ramsey, Owner and CEO of Ramsey Land & Drainage Services. From being an aircraft technician in the Air National Guard to owning a Land & Drainage company, Jason shares his jo...Show More
6) Leisha Pickering: Founder & CEO, Musee Bath
Episode 11 features, Leisha Pickering, Founder & CEO of Musee Bath. Mother of five and inspiring change maker, Leisha believed that a quality bath product, made by hand, could provide jobs for individ...Show More
7) Drew Smith: Deputy Chief, Watershed, Mississippi Valley Division
Episode 10 features Drew Smith, Deputy Chief of the Watershed Division at the Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers). Born and raised in the delta, Drew has spent his life around the...Show More
8) Will Martin: Director of Operations, Service Specialists
This episode features Will Martin, Director of Operations at Service Specialists. From a college football career to the inner workings of a recruiting and staffing firm, Will shares insights into what...Show More
9) Paul Hopper: Owner & Principal Broker, Hopper Real Estate Leaders
On this episode of Ground Up Growth, our host Paul Hopper is in the hot seat! This episode allows you to hear Paul's story and gain insight into his perspective on building success and continually gro...Show More
10) Parker Sullivan: Owner, Sullivan's Grocery & Sullivan's Marketplace
On Episode 7 of Ground Up Growth, Parker Sullivan, Owner of Sullivan's Grocery & Sullivan's Marketplace, sat down with Paul to share what it is like owning multiple grocery stores, what goes on behind...Show More