Episodes

Livingston Parish Louisiana is home to many interesting businesses but you would be hard pressed to find a more advanced business then todays guest on Local Leaders the Podcast. Valen Surveillance & Security and its team now provides some of the...

Jim Chapman sits down with Scott Huffman and Scott Beatty who are host of The P2P Podcast (Penitentiaries to Penthouses). In this episode Jim discusses the stories they tell on the P2P Podcast and how they came about the premise and what viewers can...

In this edition of Local Leaders the Podcast, Jim Chapman sits down with Ben Bartage of Bartage & Anderson Attorneys and Counselors at Law to discuss his experience as it relates not only to Law but to Business Ownership! Bartage & Anderson...

May 25th marks the date of a "Special Election" for the vacated District 5 seat formally held by longtime councilman Bubba Harris. Jim Chapman Host of Local Leaders the Podcast, The Livingston Parish Business of the Year for 2022, sits down with Adam...

In this episode of Local Leaders the Podcast Jim Chapman sits down with Local Roofing Company TRI-21 and owner Matt Couvillion. As passionate as Matt is about roofing, it is his "why" that is so inspiring. His very personal connection with Downs...

When your property is damaged in Baton Rouge, Paul Davis Restoration is ready to answer the call and assist businesses or families in getting back on their feet. The emergency technicians at Paul Davis Restoration are aware of precisely what is needed...

On this edition Jim Chapman sits down with Macie Ziglar to discuss her business thats entire premise is based off of making more time in your day for doing the things you want to do, while still getting things done that you really DO NOT eat to do...

French Settlement Roasting Company owner William Lagrange sits down with Jim Chapman of Local Leaders the Podcast to discuss his keys to the amazing taste of his locally owned coffee company as well with the challenges associated with jumping into...

K to Z Window Coverings owner Brandon Barton sits down with Jim Chapman of Local Leaders the Podcast to discuss his keys to longevity in this his 26th year in business in the Livingston Parish area!

Jim Chapman of Local Leaders the Podcast sits down with Geaux Big Entertainment's owner Jordan Smith to discuss his business built on taking the stress out of the BIG EVENT process. Offering Photo Booth, DJ Services, Custom Lighting and so much more,...

In this edition of Local Leaders the Podcast host Jim Chapman sits down with Capital City Coatings, a Louisiana based Painting Company that prides themselves on conducting business with the customer service one deserves, attention to detail and a...

From Deep South Axe Throwing's About me page: Our axe throwing company in Denham Springs, Louisiana, was founded by a husband-and-wife team who felt something was missing in their community. They thought opening an axe throwing company would give...

Lauren Lee of The Lauren Lee Band sits down with Jim Chapman of Local Leader the Podcast to discuss the peaks and valleys that come with being a music artist on the rise!  #musicartist #LaurenLeeBand #Podcast #Localleaderspodcast Lauren Lee Band  on...

Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor and Lafourche Parish Assessor Wendy Thibodeaux sit down with Jim Chapman of @Local Leaders:The Podcast in this LISTEN UP LIVINGSTON special to discuss Amendment #5 which will be voted on by the people on the November 2022 ballot. Amendment #5 will allow the levying of a lower millage rate by a local taxing authority while maintaining the authority's ability to adjust to the current authorized millage rate? Sound like a hard thing to grasp? In this episod...

If you have paid an electricity bill lately you know the struggle it has become! No longer has electricity been something a family can budget for with any confidence. There is an alternative! In this episode of Local Leaders the Podcast Jim Chapman sits down with the owners of J-Co Solar to discuss Solar Panels and new state of the art battery systems that can take the sting out of powering your home and keep you running! #SolarPower #ElonMusk #JCoSolar #Podcast #Localleaderspodcast J-Co Sola...

Kai Burton sits down with @Local Leaders:The Podcast host Jim chapman and they discuss her amazing rise and journey to own Anchor Realty Group. For anyone who struggles with the challenges of life I promise you this podcast will inspire you that anything is possible with Faith, hard Work and a powerful drive to succeed! #realestate #broker #anchorrealtygroup #kaiburton #Localleaderspodcast #Podcast #BusinessPodcast Anchor Realty group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anchorrealtygroupla...

Brandy Robertson State Farm located on range ave in Denham Springs, LA sits down with Local Leaders the Podcast Host Jim Chapman to discuss not only how she can help with all of your insurance needs but also what separates her particular business. You won't want to miss this episode! #StateFarmInsurance #BrandyRobertson #Podcast #LivingstonParish Brandy Robertson State Farm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louisianadeca/Brandy Robertson State Farm on the web: https://www.betterwithbra...

VP of Marketing and Communication Miss Bella Emanorado joins Local Leaders the Podcast host Jim Chapman to discuss the DECA program and the benefits for teens! #DECA #LouisianaDECA #LocalLeadersthepodcast #Podcas t Louisiana DECA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louisianadeca/Louisiana DECA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisiana_deca/ LOCAL LEADERS THE PODCAST LINKS: Our Website: https://www.LocalLeadersThePodcast.com Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LocalLeadersP...

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Jim Chapman of Local Leaders the Podcast sits down with David and Marissa Hofstetter, the owners of Restoration 1 of East Baton Rouge. They discuss the franchise, the early struggles of business ownership, the services Restoration 1 can offer you and the company they are building together. a great story of business ownership! #Restoration1 #MoldRemediation #Podcast #LocalLeadersthePodcast LOCAL LEADERS THE PODCAST LINKS: Our Website: https://www.LocalLeadersThePodcast.com Our Facebook: htt...

Livingston Parish President Layton Ricks Joined Local Leaders the Podcast Host Jim Chapman for this 167th Episode and discussed the current business side of Livingston Parish as it relates to Parish government. #LivingstonParish #LivingstonParishCouncil #LaytonRicks #LocalLeadersthePodcast LOCAL LEADERS THE PODCAST LINKS: Our Website: https://www.LocalLeadersThePodcast.com Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LocalLeadersPodcast Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localleaderspodc...

Jasper Brock of The Brock Law Firm sits down with Local Leaders the Podcast Host Jim Chapman to discuss his life in criminal defense. After graduating from LSU in 1988, Jasper entered Tulane Law School. While researching cases from every part of the legal world, he became most interested in criminal law. After earning his J.D. in 1991 and taking on a big criminal defense case as a law clerk, it became clear that this was his passion. Now, as Attorney Brock leads a top criminal defense firm i...

Tracy Girlinghouse the Parish councilman for district 7 discusses the moratorium issued in Livingston Parish as well as zoning and new protocol for Parish Council Meetings. Listen Up Livingston is a community service platform designed to get the message out on non-profits and political leaders in Livingston Parish Louisiana and is a spin off production of Local Leaders the Podcast. #ListenupLivingston #LivingstonParish #LivingstonParishCouncil #LocalLeaders #PoliticalLeaders Local Leaders the...

Acosta construction Joins @Local Leaders:The Podcast on episode 165 to discuss their rise in the construction business in the Baton Rouge area from humble beginnings as a pressure washing company to building the empire they are now. #Construction #Podcastonconstruction #LocalLeadersthepodcast #Podcast #BusinessPodcast #AcostaConstruction --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localleadersthepodcast/support