Businesses in our Backyard
RadioAlabama is invested in our local communities. Local businesses are the lifeblood of everything we do, shape how we work, mold how we interact, and create opportunities to be successful.
This weekly podcast, Businesses in our Backyard, hosted by RadioAlabama personalities David McCurley and Rebecca Young, features a 15-minute interview with local business leaders and owners in our communities showcasing their backstories, products, services, and employment opportunities.
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On the Season Three finale, host David McCurley spoke with Regan Porter, Vice President of Bates Enterprises. The two talked about the many services that Bates Enterprises offers to their wide... Read more.
Businesses in our Backyard
S3E14: Richardson Accounting & Tax Service
On this episode, host David McCurley sits down with Mike Richardson, owner of Richardson Accounting and Tax Service. The two discuss what people need to know about getting their tax return properly... Read more.
On this episode, guest host Josh Podoris talks with Jake Tubbs, Owner of Tubbs Pools, to find out how he ended up taking the reigns of his father's business, what all services Tubbs Pools... Read more.
Join host Rebecca Young as she speaks with Mario Hernandez of JM Construction on his background in the business, how JM became one of the fastest growing construction companies in this area, and... Read more.
Host David McCurley sits down with Talladega County Schools Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Lacy to discuss her background in education, the challenges Dr. Lacey faces on a daily basis as... Read more.
Join host Rebecca Young as she talks with Randolph Pickell, the Executive Director at The Village at Cook Springs, which is a retirement home under the Noland Health Services umbrella. It’s... Read more.
Join host Rebecca Young as she speaks with our own Michael Brannon here at RadioAlabama. Find out why Brannon left TV for radio as we delve into his unique passion for RadioAlabama. We also uncover... Read more.
On this episode, host David McCurley talks with Steve Masters and Lauren Layton of Sylacauga Parks and Recreation. The trio discuss what all Parks and Rec does throughout the city, the upcoming... Read more.
Host David McCurley sits down with Bella Luna Fitness & Tanning Owner Scott Moncrief to talk about his background and how Moncrief came to own a fitness center, the struggles of operating a gym... Read more.
Majestic Caverns – formerly known as DeSoto Caverns – has been a local amusement for many years. Host Rebecca Young talks with President Joy Sorensen about why they made the name... Read more.
This week, guest host Michael Brannon talks with Ben Donahoo, Owner of Donahoo Physical Therapy. The two discuss how Ben started the business, how he motivates his employees, how important... Read more.
This week, host David McCurley sits down with Atkinson Homes owner Billy Atkinson, Jr. and Office Manager Heidi Yarnell to talk about the history of the business, what the day-to-day operations are... Read more.
Join host Rebecca Young for a conversation with Skye Owens, the Event/Sales Coordinator and Marketing Director of Harvey’s on Noble. Discover the incredible story of how this business began,... Read more.
On this episode of Businesses in our Backyard, host David McCurley talked to Joe Allen, Owner of The Print Shop and his Business Manager, Lisa Pody, to discuss the products and everyday operations... Read more.
Join host Rebecca Young as she talks with Robin Angelo of Coosa Valley MRI as we discover what’s new in the MRI world and what exciting improvements have been made right here in Sylacauga... Read more.
Businesses in our Backyard
S2E15: Greater Coosa Valley Chamber of Commerce
On the Season Two finale, host Rebecca Young discusses how things are going at the Greater Coosa Valley Chamber of Commerce with President John Mark Freeman. The two go over Freeman's... Read more.
This week’s Businesses in our Backyard features a conversation with host David McCurley and Childersburg State Farm agent Ron Carroll. The two discussed several things that can be offered by... Read more.
On this week’s Businesses in Our Backyard, host David McCurley talked with Tyler McGhee, Owner of Coosa Valley Recycling. They discussed what the day-to-day operations of the business... Read more.
Businesses in our Backyard
S2E12: Strickland Accounting & Tax Service
This week, host David McCurley speaks with CPA and Owner of Strickland Accounting & Tax Service, Roy Strickland, about his background, starting his business which has been around since the... Read more.
On this edition, host Rebecca Young speaks with broker Becky Bolton of Front Porch Realty. It’s a really young, yet successful business despite only having been open for less than two years.... Read more.