Above The Noise with Justin Lusk

Gayle VanHooser - Above The Noise with Justin Lusk | Episode 9

Gayle VanHooser has served Grundy County as Register of Deeds for decades — and in this episode, she gets personal. From her upbringing to a career built on community trust, Gayle reflects on the life she's built and what retirement looks like when your work has always been more than a job. A genuine conversation about legacy, family, and what comes next.

Garrett Cox - Above The Noise Episode 8

Garrett Cox didn't start in real estate. He started in car sales, learned how to sell, and carried that mindset straight into one of the most competitive industries out there. In this episode, we sit down with Garrett to talk about the current real estate market, how to market yourself as an agent, and what it actually takes to build a successful career in this business. If you're in real estate or thinking about getting into it, this one is for you.

Mandi Oakes - Above The Noise Episode 7

What does it take to separate yourself in a crowded market? In this episode of Above The Noise, Justin Lusk sits down with Mandi Oakes, a realtor and antique shop owner who has built her business by doing things her own way. They get into the real estate market, what it's like running multiple businesses as a wife and mom, and the mindset shifts that helped Mandi stand out from the competition. If you're in real estate, business, or just trying to level up, you'll get a lot out of this conversation. Subscribe for more conversations on mortgage, personal finance, and building a life above the noise.

Daniel Crabtree - Above The Noise Episode 6

Some people are defined by their lowest moments. Daniel Crabtree decided to be defined by what came after. Born and raised in Grundy County, his path wasn't a straight line. He spent years battling drug addiction before choosing a different way forward. And that choice? It became the foundation for everything. Today Daniel is a husband, a father, a leader in his church, and a former mayor of his hometown. He is proof that where you start, and even where you stumble, doesn't have to write the final chapter. In this episode, Justin sits down with Daniel to talk about the road back, what real leadership looks like from the inside out, and why some of the most qualified people to lead are the ones who've had to fight hardest to get there.

Nathaniel Gallagher - Above The Noise Episode 5

Nathaniel Gallagher grew up right here in Grundy County, Tennessee and today he flies helicopters for the U.S. Coast Guard. Before that, he was behind the controls of an Army Black Hawk. In Episode 5, Justin and Nathaniel talk through the career path that made it all happen, from the early decision to serve to what life looks like juggling the cockpit, a marriage, and fatherhood. It's a Grundy County success story worth hearing.