From Franklin to Film: L. Terrel Majette on Winning, Production, and Confidence

Terrel Majette joins the Fervent Four podcast to share his journey from aspiring actor to CEO of Jett Production Company.

They explore the impact of entertainment industry strikes and Terrel's victory in the Franklin startup business competition.

Terrel shares his journey, military experience, and the origin of the Jett Production Company and touches on emotional milestones.

Chapters:
(0:00) Introduction and jokes about Tesla
(1:22) Tesla's factory and guest introduction
(3:44) Franklin's community and peanut reputation
(5:29) L. Terrel Majette's background and return to Franklin
(7:03) Impact of entertainment industry strikes
(10:48) Winning the Franklin startup business competition
(12:57) Franklin startup competition details
(15:03) Introduction to Jett Production Company
(17:21) Challenges in video production client comfort
(19:31) Plans for Franklin studio and training classes
(21:06) Differentiating business wants and needs
(23:29) Value of high-quality production equipment
(24:46) Niche focus and uniqueness in business
(27:25) Personal journey and military experience
(32:29) Origin and meaning behind Jett Production Company
(34:57) Emotional milestones in business
(37:17) Business reflections on COVID-19
(42:24) Upcoming projects and favorite podcasts
(47:43) Valuing younger generations' perspectives
(49:48) Overcoming fear and building confidence
(55:06) Encouraging confidence in children
(57:13) Assisting a young girl's music recording
(59:02) Favorite local restaurants in Franklin
(1:03:13) Closing remarks and Jett Production promotion

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ABOUT THE HOSTS:
Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and author of Anomaly, a guide on differentiating yourself and your business from the crowd.

Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of Innovate Hampton Roads, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tim also serves as the Director of REaKTOR, a space for technology-based startups to start and grow.

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