Southaven Business Beat Podcast from Southaven Chamber of Commerce
Southaven Business Beat
How 90 Minutes a Month Builds Real Local Influence
Loading
/

Host: Aaron Cozort

Guest: Lindsey Grace Darby

VIDEO

{“url”:”https://youtu.be/AsTIXSfotbE”,”type”:”video”,”providerNameSlug”:”youtube”,”responsive”:true,”className”:”wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio”} –>
YouTube player

DESCRIPTION

Southaven Business Beat sits down with Lindsey Grace Darby to spotlight DeSoto County Business Women, a long-standing network helping women connect, learn, and give back. You will hear what the group does, who should join, how meetings work, costs, scholarships, and real outcomes members see. If you do business in DeSoto County, this is for you.

What you’ll learn:
•How a 1990s-era group rebuilt momentum after the pandemic
•Membership model that runs August to May, first Wednesdays, lunch format
•Why the mix of veterans and newcomers works
•Exact costs, guest options, and what dues fund
•How the Ole Miss DeSoto scholarship supports nontraditional students
•Simple first step to try a meeting before joining

Why watch
You get practical details, clear pricing, and real stories. You will know how to plug in quickly.

How to get involved:
•Attend the next first-Wednesday luncheon as a guest.
•Connect on Facebook: search “DeSoto County Business Women.”
•Explore membership info on the group’s website.
•Bring a colleague who needs a network that actually meets and adds value.

Support mentioned in this episode:
•Southaven Chamber of Commerce, ongoing partner
•Venue note: meetings currently at the Ranger Center at Northwest (per transcript)
• Scholarship partner: Community Foundation of Mississippi; awards for Ole Miss DeSoto business students on nontraditional paths

Sponsor messages in the episode
Pure Focus Media – strategy to production, video that grows your brand. Visit https://www.purefocus.media/
to schedule a strategy call.
Wisdom Integrators – workflow automation and digital transformation that helps you work smarter. Visit https://www.wisdomintegrators.com to schedule a consultation.

Calls to action
Go to our YouTube channel and subscribe so you never miss local business insights.
While you are there, comment with a question you want us to ask future guests.
Share this with a business owner or leader who should join the next luncheon.

CHAPTERS

  1. Intro, what is DeSoto County Business Women (00:00 – 00:54)
  2. Quick subscribe message (00:54 – 01:19)
  3. Guest intro, roles, and today’s focus (01:19 – 01:46)
  4. History, early 90s roots and legacy leaders (01:46 – 02:38)
  5. Who can join, live or work clause explained (02:38 – 03:53)
  6. Lindsay’s path from homeschool mom to real estate (03:53 – 04:15)
  7. All in mindset and family context (04:15 – 04:43)
  8. How the group operates, August to May cadence (04:43 – 05:09)
  9. First-Wednesday luncheon format and current location (05:09 – 05:53)
  10. Speaker planning and intentional programming (05:53 – 06:39)
  11. Networking value and after-hours socials (06:39 – 07:31)
  12. Rebuilding after the pandemic, growth story(07:31 – 08:59)
  13. Why the small-room start helped new members (08:59 – 09:26)
  14. Who joins, veterans and newcomers mix (09:26 – 10:26)
  15. Industry breadth and ongoing participation (10:26 – 12:01)
  16. Southaven Chamber mid-roll and Pure Focus Media sponsor (12:01 – 12:49)
  17. How to start, website and Facebook, guest access (12:49 – 14:27)
  18. Membership cost explained, where dues go (14:27 – 15:39)
  19. Member vs guest pricing (15:39 – 16:03)
  20. Easiest first step, come to a meeting (16:03 – 16:33)
  21. Biggest challenge, balancing service and work (16:33 – 17:35)
  22. Leadership pipeline and lessons learned (17:35 – 18:25)
  23. Scholarship and community outreach overview (18:25 – 18:51)
  24. Scholarship criteria, who qualifies at Ole Miss DeSoto (18:51 – 20:28)
  25. Additional scholarships noted by partners (20:28 – 21:27)
  26. Relationship wins that go beyond business (21:27 – 23:11)
  27. Chamber partnership and cross-community ties (23:11 – 25:11)
  28. Top reasons to attend the next meeting (25:11 – 26:10)
  29. Relationships, impact, and easy on-ramp (26:10 – 26:39)
  30. Closing remarks and invite to engage locally(26:39 – 27:18)
  31. Customer Service and Follow-Through (27:18 – 28:18)

KEY DETAILS AT A GLANCE
•Membership: $125 per year, August to May
•Luncheons: First Wednesday, about 90 minutes, curated speakers
•Pricing to attend: Members $25, Guests $35
•Guests welcome anytime, no attendance minimums
•Scholarship: for nontraditional women in business at Ole Miss DeSoto
•Socials: periodic after-hours for added networking

YOUTUBE URL

https://youtu.be/AsTIXSfotbE

Author