MAC Moments™

Episode 8: Growth Is Not Just Getting Bigger. It Is Getting Stronger.

Starting a business is one thing. Sustaining and growing it is another. In this episode of MAC Moments™, Melissa sits down with Dylan Bishop, founder of Alabama Arbor, to discuss the realities of early-stage business ownership. From hiring a team to managing growth and making strategic decisions, this conversation highlights the difference between growing quickly and building something that is stable and sustainable. If you are in the early stages of your business or navigating growth, this episode offers a grounded perspective on what it takes to build with intention. www.macgrowthpartners.com

Episode 7: Built With Intention Is Not An Accident

Every business starts somewhere… but not every business is built with intention. In this solo episode of MAC Moments™, Melissa Chavez shares the story behind MAC Global Promotions® and MAC Growth Partners™, and how both were built with a long-term vision in mind. From leaving corporate to entering a new market, this episode highlights the importance of relationships, strategy, and understanding the “why” behind every decision. If you are building something and feel stuck, this conversation will challenge how you think about structure, strategy, and intentional growth.

Episode 6: Build It Right or Rebuild It Later: The Cost of Skipping the Foundations

Most business owners focus on building. Very few focus on protecting what they have built. In this episode of MAC Moments™, Melissa sits down with Tanya Hendrix, estate planning attorney and business owner, to discuss the often-overlooked side of entrepreneurship: structure, protection, and long-term sustainability. From trademarks to succession planning and systems, this conversation highlights what can happen when foundational decisions are delayed. If you are building a business with intention, this is not a conversation to skip. Continue the conversation at www.macgrowthpartners.com

Episode 5: No One Is Coming to Save You: The Shift Every Business Owner Must Make

At some point in business, every owner faces the same realization: no one is coming to do the work for you. In this episode of MAC Moments™, Melissa sits down with Jason Fish to discuss accountability, ownership, and the decisions that shape long-term success. From franchise ownership to pivoting into new ventures, this conversation highlights what it takes to evaluate what is working, recognize what is not, and move forward with clarity. If you are building something and feeling stuck, this episode offers a direct and honest perspective on what it takes to keep going…or change direction. Continue the conversation at www.macgrowthpartners.com

Episode 4: Sometimes Growth Means Scaling Back First

Growth is not always about expansion. Sometimes it requires stepping back to move forward. In this episode of MAC Moments™, Melissa sits down with Samantha Brinkley, founder of Rocket City HR Consulting, to talk about the realities of building and sustaining a business over time. From hiring decisions and team dynamics to navigating remote work and personal challenges, this conversation highlights what it truly takes to adapt, reset, and continue growing. If you are in a season of uncertainty or transition, this episode offers a grounded perspective on what sustainable growth actually looks like. Continue the conversation at www.macgrowthpartners.com