About the show

Designsensory takes our Best Behavior Podcast "on the road", and live from the floor of the 2019 Governor's Conference on Economic Development. Insightful, engaging conversations with leaders from across the state that will give you the inside scoop on what's happening to make...and keep, Tennessee as a top destination for companies and talent from all over the world.

Best Behavior Creative Club is a DS Originals Production. Hosted by Chris McAdoo, produced by Brad Carpenter, and executive produced by Joseph Nother.

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Episodes

  • Amanda Martin | Senior Rural Policy Advisor for TNECD

    November 13th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  15 mins 52 secs
    community development, economic development, govcon, marketing, pr, tennessee

    Amanda Martin, Senior Rural Policy Advisor for TNECD, works to support rural communities across the state of Tennessee. She discusses why rural communities matter, why she's drawn to this career path, and her current rural strategies, including promoting tourism, restoring commercial facades, building infrastructure, and marrying economic development with quality of life.

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    Bob Rolfe | Commissioner of TNECD

    November 13th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  19 mins 5 secs
    business development, economic development, govcon, marketing, pr, tennessee

    Bob Rolfe, Commissioner of TNECD, is a Nashville native who began his career in the world of business, until Governor Haslam convinced him to join the State. Now, he serves Tennessee by promoting foreign direct investment and making sure existing companies in the state are happy and healthy. He talks about what makes Tennessee great, and he also gets into how his team works to create jobs and make sure the economy thrives in the future.

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    Justin Lane | Marketing Director for TNECD

    November 13th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  36 mins 27 secs
    business development, economic development, govcon, marketing, pr, tennessee

    Justin Lane, Marketing Director for TNECD, has worked over the past seven years to establish Tennessee's brand on a global level. He discusses his background, how he marries creativity and business to promote economic development in the state, and why the job is so rewarding. He even brings a surprise gift to the DS Originals crew!

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    Jody Sliger | Community Development Director for TNECD

    November 13th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  13 mins 12 secs
    community development, economic development, govcon, marketing, pr, tennessee

    Jody Sliger, Community Development Director for TNECD

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    Masami Tyson, Steffen Bayer, & Virginia Crowley from TNECD

    November 13th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  13 mins
    business development, economic development, govcon, marketing, pr, tennessee

    Masami Tyson, Global Director of FDI and Trade for TNECD
    Steffen Bayer, Director of Business Development (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) for TNECD
    Virginia Crowley, Director of Business Development (Italy) for TNECD

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    Matt Largen with Williamson, Inc. & Clay Walker with NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership

    November 13th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  27 mins 27 secs
    business development, economic development, franklin, govcon, marketing, pr, tennessee, williamson county

    Matt Largen, President and CEO of Williamson, Inc.
    Clay Walker, CEO of NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership

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    Jeremy Barnes I Mitsubishi Motors North America

    November 10th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  18 mins 24 secs
    business development, cars, ecd, economic development, govcon, marketing, mitsubishi, pr, tennessee

    Jeremy Barnes, Senior Director of Communication and Events for Mitsubishi North America on the move from California to Franklin, TN and the future of Mitsubishi North America. Jeremy also digs into his personal motivations and love of all things auto.