In honor of LBMC's 40th anniversary, we're bringing together influential voices to inspire and inform today's and tomorrow's business leaders. We'll explore the pivotal moments that have shaped the careers of top executives and entrepreneurs, uncovering the innovative strategies behind their success. From game-changing business decisions to career-defining leadership lessons, our guests share their powerful insights, and of course, the one piece of advice to help you make it count. Whether you're leading a team, planning for the future or just beginning your career, Make It Count will equip you with the inspiration and ideas to help you succeed. Take your leadership journey to the next level.
Rebuilding the Bourbon Industry: A Lesson in Redefining Leadership
Bill Samuels Jr., Chairman Emeritus of Maker's Mark, shares how bold collaboration and disciplined leadership revived the American bourbon industry, offering lessons in strategic growth and succession planning.
28 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT
Nashville's Culture of Collaboration: Stephanie Coleman's Vision for What's Next
If Nashville has a secret sauce, collaboration is what gives it that unmistakable kick. Stephanie Coleman, President and CEO of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, joins us for an inspiring conversation about leadership, synergy, and the future of Nashville. She shares how her 17-year journey through nearly every role at the Chamber shaped her inclusive leadership style, why this is a defining moment for the region's next generation of leaders, and how Nashville's culture of connection continues to drive innovation and community growth.
15 Apr 2025
Elevating Others: The Blueprint for Servant Leadership
Hal Cato, CEO of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, joins us to share invaluable insights from his career journey spanning over four decades of community engagement, entrepreneurial spirit, and transformative leadership. Hal redefines success by focusing on community, collaboration, and living authentically from the inside out.
28 Jan 2025
Resilience, Purpose, and a Life Well Lived
Olympic gold medalist, cancer survivor, and motivational speaker Scott Hamilton shares his incredible journey of overcoming challenges, embracing purpose, and finding joy in life's adversities. This episode is a masterclass in perseverance, faith, and learning to find peace even in life's most challenging moments.
17 Dec 2024
The Leadership Superpower: Mastering the Art of Listening
Tennessee's Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, Stuart C. McWhorter, shares a roadmap to successful leadership by harnessing the power of active listening to build trust and drive thoughtful decision-making.
3 Dec 2024
Building Bridges: A Conversation on Community, Legacy, and the Tennessee Titans
Johari Matthews, Vice President and Executive Director of ONE Community and the Tennessee Titans Foundation, reveals how the Titans' community initiatives are building bridges of connection and care through empathy and legacy-driven impact.
19 Nov 2024
Enter the Culture Warrior
Former CEO of Tractor Supply Company and author of The Culture Warrior, Joe Scarlett, joins host Suzanne Reed to offer his insights on fostering a strong company culture, empowering a team, and leading with humility. Scarlett's successful leadership career spans decades, though his personal mission has remained consistent: focus on cultivating people-centered practices that outlast trends and ensure sustained business success. His story is a reminder that even in a fast-paced, ever-changing business environment, core values like empathy, listening, and a genuine investment in your people can lead to a sustainable and impactful legacy.
5 Nov 2024
A Vision for Healthcare Innovation
President of the Nashville Healthcare Council (NHCC), Apryl Childs-Potter, joins host Suzanne Reed to share her insights on leadership, growth, and plans to make Nashville a model for healthcare and innovation for the world. Their candid conversation includes a look back at Childs-Potter's career, the leadership lessons she's learned and imparted on others along the way, which includes fostering collaboration and driving innovation. You'll also learn more about NHCC's annual Sessions conference and the lasting impact they hope to have on the healthcare industry.
22 Oct 2024
Insights on Leadership, Legacy, and Growth from the Founders of LBMC
As LBMC celebrates its 40th anniversary, host Suzanne Reed sits down with LBMC co-founders David Morgan and Mike Cain to discuss their personal and professional experiences building one of the Southeast's largest CPA and professional services firms, now with over 900 employees in five offices. Their true legacy goes beyond just the numbers—it's rooted in the relationships, thoughtful succession planning, and a drive to constantly evolve in a competitive industry. The insights shared here by LBMC's founders will serve as timeless lessons for leaders and professionals alike.
3 Oct 2024
Introducing Make It Count: Conversations that Matter
LBMC is celebrating its 40th anniversary by bringing together today's influential voices to inspire and inform tomorrow’s business leaders. All season we’ll explore the pivotal moments that have shaped the careers of top executives and entrepreneurs, uncovering the innovative strategies behind their success. From game-changing business decisions to career-defining leadership lessons, you'll get powerful insights and advice to help you make it count. Whether you're leading a team, planning for the future or just beginning your career, Make It Count will equip you with the inspiration and ideas to help you succeed and take your leadership journey to the next level.
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Rebuilding the Bourbon Industry: A Lesson in Redefining Leadership
Published 25 Feb 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Here's where I have to ask this question. I'm a Kentucky girl, but I live in Tennessee now. Whiskey and bourbon. Tell us what Kentucky and think about whiskey and bourbon in the Jack Daniels. All bourbons are whiskeys, but not all whiskeys are bourbons. It's just like automobile and chivalais. All chivalais are automobiles, but not all automobiles are chivalais. So whiskey is the top category as far as differentiating from vodka and wine and beer and other things. And then bourbon really happens to be the corn version of that. Most of which remains made in Kentucky. I love it because that's how I've always heard it. […]
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