In this episode of BankerCast, Mallory Comeaux Hutchinson from Comeaux Engineering discusses the realities of running a business and the dynamics of being a female leader. She shares her insights and experiences, providing lessons for entrepreneurs and leaders. Mission 6:00 Working with Family 12:00 Navigating the Team 22:40 The Female Workforce 33…

In this podcast episode, join us for an insightful conversation with industry expert Mark Fontenot as we delve into the world of employee benefits. Discover the diverse range of challenges facing businesses today and solutions to address them. Mark also sheds light on the latest trends reshaping the benefits and offering valuable insights for emplo…

In this podcast episode, we dive into the heart of the modern workplace with Jeff Benton, a local entrepreneur. Jeff enlightens us on the role of morals and love in a thriving work environment, sharing insights from his upcoming book 'People Are Cra Cra.' Join us as we explore the power of compassion and integrity, leaving you inspired to reshape w…

You and Your business welcomes Dr. Jacob Imam, founder of the think tank New Polity, to discuss Distributism, work, education, community, and anything else that contributes to a fully integrated Christian life. Imam, an Oxford man and Steubenville graduate, offers a thoughtful and well researched perspective on such matters that draws further richn…

Stacey Romero, President and CEO of The Broussard Chamber of Commerce, joined Jay Toups to talk about business, the exciting growth that is happening in Broussard, Louisiana and how partnering with the Broussard Economic Development Office and the Mayor's office has sparked the growth to make the City of Broussard one of the fastest growing cities …

CEO of the Better Business Bureau, Jillian Dickerson, explains what her organization it is, what it isn't, and how they have been helping business all across Acadiana. She speaks on what it's like to be business minded in a non-profit organization. www.BBB.org 0:00 - Intro 3:10 - Prior Experience 5:25 - What is the Better Business Bureau? 9:06 - Ho…

Josh and Olivia Savoie write beautiful biographies about your friends and loved ones in their business: Raconteur Writing. Their mission is to preserve lives and legacies through the lost art of heritage storytelling. 0:00 - Introduction 10:22 - What story touched your heart the most? 13:15 - How has the business affected you? 15:00 - What have you…

This week, Jay has on Robert and Lana Michalk, who are the owners of Robert M’s salon in Lafayette, Louisiana. On the podcast, they talk about the journey to the hair industry, and what makes them different. This week is loaded with conversation about culture and client interactions and how to give top tier service. They also talk about advice on s…

Most business owners took a sigh of relief and were ready to put 2020 behind us. 2021 proved for must us to be a time to look to the future and make decisions related to the future of our businesses. Many of the highlights this year focused on what how to look at that future and how to keep life in balance as we do that. Highlights for 2021: 0:00-1…

This week, Jay has Ben Howington, a 4th generation family farmer. He talks about the role his wife and business partners play in the success of his farm. They also talk about the future of the farming industry and how it’s changed in the past. 0:00-13:08 Ben Introduction, Life in Family Farming 13:08-22:54 Impact of Bankers and Family in the indust…

This week on You and Your Business, Jay has on owner and founder of Jet Coffee, John Tommasini. Jet Coffee has become one of the most successful businesses in Acadiana after its opening in October of 2019. On the podcast, John talks about his journey to opening Jet with his partners, his wife’s involvement in the company, and what makes Jet so succ…

On this podcast, Jay has Anita Begnaud, CEO of Lafayette Downtown Development Authority. Anita shares her wisdom regarding the effect downtown has on a city and the culture it provides within the community of business owners. Anita and Jay also talk about diversity and inclusion, self-employment, effective leadership, and work-life balances. Also i…

In this month's episode we had local health and fitness coach, Reed Streva, in for a talk about how to maintain a healthy mind and body for maximum effectiveness at work. Reed talked about how important it is for business owners to recognize that the employees who help their businesses run are the "goose" that lays the golden egg. "Feeding the goos…

Wade Berzas shares with the audience how he came back after a devastating plane crash, how to grow and start a business. Wade is truly an inspiration and offers some true wisdom that only comes from a lived experience. As a fellow small business owner, Wade offers great advice that comes from his experience as a leader and small business owner. Lis…