Taking care of their employees and their community in White House is what All Seasons Grill does — and they couldn't do it without the direction of their fearless leader, Dante Mitchell!

Join us on this episode of Start Small to hear about Dante's early beginnings in the restaurant industry, the mentors that shaped his philosophy of leadership, and the wisest words his Granny ever gave him (you might want tissues for that part).

Ever wondered how to distinguish between a 1099 and a W2 employee? Wondering what your business partnership needs to be secure? Curious about what succession planning needs to be successful?

We answer all of these questions (and more) with Tara Carter! Tune in to hear about her experience working with small businesses in small towns, the most common mistakes she sees, and why legal compliance is key to a successful and long-lived business.

Agritourism can be a lifeline for farms in small towns, and nobody knows that better than Sarah and Tom, the owners of Shade Tree Farm and Orchard in Adams, Tennessee!

Lisa sat down with two of our favorite farmers to hear more about the story of how their orchard came to be, ways agritourism has impacted the way they do business, how they preserve age-old traditions by sharing with the next generation, and what they wish folks knew about farming.

(Plus, lots of wild cow stories!)

Tune in now and give it a listen!

Small towns have plenty to offer, and Sarah Warren has made it her mission to share their stories with the world!

Sarah sits down with us to chat all about her role as Assistant Director for Tourism & Economic Development in Robertson County, how tourism impacts small businesses (it's more than just sales tax), and how partnerships with state and local government can change the game for entrepreneurship in small communities.

Give it a listen!

On this episode of the Start Small Podcast, we welcome a very special guest- our very own CFO and part-owner, Jeff Smith!

Jeff and Lisa sit down to chat about what made Small Town Startup attractive as an investment (especially to someone getting ready to retire), the key items Jeff considered when reviewing the company, and what the whole point of building a business actually means for folks in small towns (hint: it goes deeper than taking care of just yourself).

Give it a listen, and then let us know- do you have a plan for selling your small business?

Who knew one local ice cream shop could do so much good for a community?

On this episode, Roni and Karl Hawes share the story behind Deja Moo, their ice cream and coffee shop with roots in White House, TN, and how what started as a small business with lots of passion turned into a force for good.

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Some people and places become pillars in their community through quiet excellence, and Depot Bar and Grill (and its founder and co-owner, Doug Voise) have become just that in Robertson County, Tennessee.

Learn how they set the standard for excellence among their servers, how the restaurant business has changed over the last few decades, and why community-mindedness is the key to putting down roots and growing where you're at. Give it a listen (and then go get yourself some Texas Tails, if you're a local)!

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On this episode of the Start Small Podcast, we sat down with Pierre Alexander, President of the Robertson County Sports Alliance, to chat all about what it looks like to run a nonprofit in a small town.

From the best way to fundraise and find corporate donors to never being afraid to reach out with an ask, we loved this having this quick conversation with Pierre. Give it a listen!

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