Buckle up—because this episode is not just about a restaurant chain.

Join Andy Andrews as he delivers a cautionary tale for every leader, every business owner, and really, for all of us: you can’t fix a culture problem with white paint and a new logo. And when you try… well, Cracker Barrel just showed the world what happens.” Not many companies can afford to pour almost a billion dollars down the drain with nothing to show for it but embarrassment. Can Cracker Barrel? We’ll see...

In this week’s encore episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy hosts Chris Thomas – Entrepreneur, Podcaster, and Professional Southern Gentleman.

Tune in to hear Andy and Chris share a lively conversation about all things southern! Listen as Chris shares the fun details about his company, Made South – how it got started, how it’s going today, the blessings and challenges of entrepreneurship, and much, much more!

✨ And don’t miss your chance to experience Made South in person at the 2025 MADE SOUTH Holiday Market – happening Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22, inside Liberty Hall at The Factory in historic Franklin, Tennessee. Do your Christmas shopping with 60+ makers and artisans from around the South, and enjoy what Food & Wine Magazine calls “the best holiday market in the state of Tennessee!”

🎁 Even better – Andy and Austin will be there as vendors! Andy will be selling and signing books, and Austin will be showcasing his Austin Legacy Knives and Mama’s Secret Weapon spoons. It’s the perfect opportunity to shop small, and support small business. Be sure to stop by and say hello!

👉 Grab your tickets now: https://www.madesouthmarket.com/made-south-holiday-market

Connect with Chris Online:

• Website: https://www.madesouth.com/
• Stickers: https://goodsoutherner.com/
• Cocktail Mixers: https://elimason.com/
• Podcast: https://www.madesouth.com/podcast
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madesouth
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/christhomas
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherhthomas/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christhomas/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@madesouth
• AirBnB: https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/450614261

On this week’s episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy welcomes Bryan Chandler – owner of Silverhill Mill in Silverhill, Alabama.

Tune in to hear Bryan share the story of how he and his wife, Rhee, built Silverhill Mill from the ground up and how the business has grown since he last appeared on the podcast. Listen as he and Andy swap stories about the types of trees and wood Bryan works with, the beautiful products he creates, and what inspired him to step into this unique line of work.

Connect with Bryan Online:

• Email: silverhillmill@gmail.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silverhillmill
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverhill_mill/