Ground Up Growth

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 Mississippi River. He shares educational insight into how the river works, the Corps of Engineers structure, and his experience as a W2 employee. 
"Ground Up Growth" shares insightful stories from entrepreneurs and business leaders. This podcast is hosted by Paul Hopper, a Mississippi real estate broker and developer with over $1B in company sales. Join Paul as he dives into personal & business strategies, entrepreneurial insights and growing pains faced along the way. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, "Ground Up Growth" delivers actionable advice and inspiring stories to help fuel your journey and build success from the ground up.

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 it takes to grow in your career and follow God's path.
"Ground Up Growth" shares insightful stories from entrepreneurs and business leaders. This podcast is hosted by Paul Hopper, a Mississippi real estate broker and developer with over $1B in company sales. Join Paul as he dives into personal & business strategies, entrepreneurial insights and growing pains faced along the way. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, "Ground Up Growth" delivers actionable advice and inspiring stories to help fuel your journey and build success from the ground up.

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 growing. He shares key insights from his childhood along with the many successes and failures he's faced on his journey. 
"Ground Up Growth" shares insightful stories from entrepreneurs and business leaders. This podcast is hosted by Paul Hopper, a Mississippi real estate broker and developer with over $1B in company sales. Join Paul as he dives into personal & business strategies, entrepreneurial insights and growing pains faced along the way. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, "Ground Up Growth" delivers actionable advice and inspiring stories to help fuel your journey and build success from the ground up.

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 the scenes, and how they have grown tremendously in the last few years.
"Ground Up Growth" shares insightful stories from entrepreneurs and business leaders. This podcast is hosted by Paul Hopper, a Mississippi real estate broker and developer with over $1B in company sales. Join Paul as he dives into personal & business strategies, entrepreneurial insights and growing pains faced along the way. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, "Ground Up Growth" delivers actionable advice and inspiring stories to help fuel your journey and build success from the ground up.

John Manning: Founder, Manning & Manning Construction

On this episode of Ground Up Growth, John Manning of Manning & Manning Construction shares his path to owning his company, what it was like to navigate COVID as a new business, and valuable lessons his parents instilled in him at a young age. Learn more about his journey and take a look at what it's like being in the construction industry.
 
"Ground Up Growth" shares insightful stories from entrepreneurs and business leaders. This podcast is hosted by Paul Hopper, a Mississippi real estate broker and developer with over $1B in company sales. Join Paul as he dives into personal & business strategies, entrepreneurial insights and growing pains faced along the way. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, "Ground Up Growth" delivers actionable advice and inspiring stories to help fuel your journey and build success from the ground up.

Patton Ford: Owner, Ford Plumbing & Air

On this episode of Ground Up Growth, Patton Ford of Ford Plumbing & Air joins us to discuss his path to entrepreneurship. From his initial calling during a mission trip to Haiti, to the start of Ford Plumbing & Gas in 2017, and its evolution to Ford Plumbing & Air, Patton and Paul discuss it all. Recently voted as Madison County's Best Plumbing Service, their passion is to introduce the next generation of young men to the plumbing industry while providing a quality product and top-notch service. "Ground Up Growth" shares insightful stories from entrepreneurs and business leaders. This podcast is hosted by Paul Hopper, a Mississippi real estate broker and developer with over $1B in company sales. Join Paul as he dives into personal & business strategies, entrepreneurial insights and growing pains faced along the way. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, "Ground Up Growth" delivers actionable advice and inspiring stories to help fuel your journey and build success from the ground up.

Adam Black: Sr. Mortgage Lending Specialist, First Commercial Bank

Episode 4 of Ground of Growth features business leader, Adam Black. Adam is a leader in the banking industry but has quite a unique journey for how he got there. Learn more about Adam's different turns, challenges, and triumphs over the years.
 
"Ground Up Growth" shares insightful stories from entrepreneurs and business leaders. This podcast is hosted by Paul Hopper, a Mississippi real estate broker and developer with over $1B in company sales. Join Paul as he dives into personal & business strategies, entrepreneurial insights and growing pains faced along the way. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, "Ground Up Growth" delivers actionable advice and inspiring stories to help fuel your journey and build success from the ground up.

Austin LaSource: Owner, It's Vinyl Y'all

Episode 3 of Ground of Growth features entrepreneur, Austin LaSource. Austin is the Owner of It's Vinyl Y'all, Mississippi’s leader in wide-format printing, vehicle wraps, signage, and more. Hear about Austin's journey to entrepreneurship and the many things that have shaped him along the way. "Ground Up Growth" shares insightful stories from entrepreneurs and business leaders. This podcast is hosted by Paul Hopper, a Mississippi real estate broker and developer with over $1B in company sales. Join Paul as he dives into personal & business strategies, entrepreneurial insights and growing pains faced along the way. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, "Ground Up Growth" delivers actionable advice and inspiring stories to help fuel your journey and build success from the ground up.

Tyler Moore: Former Pro Athlete & Owner of Stadt Nutrition

Welcome to Episode 2 of Ground of Growth! This episode features Tyler Moore, former professional baseball player and now successful business owner. Hear more about Tyler's baseball career and personal development, dabble in real estate, and learn what owning a health and nutrition business is like.
 
The purpose of this podcast is to uncover insightful stories about entrepreneurs, business leaders and self-development. This podcast is hosted by Paul Hopper, a Mississippi real estate broker and developer with over $1B in company sales. Join Paul as he dives into personal & business strategies, entrepreneurial insights and growing pains faced along the way. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, "Ground Up Growth" delivers actionable advice and inspiring stories to help fuel your journey and build success from the ground up.
This podcast is brought to you by Hopper Real Estate Leaders. (601)724-1435

Michael Dier: Watkins Construction & Roofing

Welcome to the debut episode of Ground Up Growth. The purpose of this podcast is to uncover insightful stories about entrepreneurs, business leaders and self-development. This podcast is hosted by Paul Hopper, a Mississippi real estate broker and developer with over $1B in company sales. Join Paul as he dives into personal & business strategies, entrepreneurial insights and growing pains faced along the way. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, "Ground Up Growth" delivers actionable advice and inspiring stories to help fuel your journey and build success from the ground up. Episode 1: Michael Dier, Owner, Watkins Construction and Roofing