In this episode of the Huntsville Hustle Podcast, we’re joined by Melissa Chavez, the award-winning founder of MAC Promotions, the top resource for branded merchandise and promotional products that actually make an impact.

Melissa shares how she went from the corporate world to starting her own business, helping Huntsville businesses elevate their visibility, define their brand voice, and stand out in a crowded market. From one-of-a-kind swag items to large-scale community event sponsorships, MAC Promotions is more than a merch company, it’s a strategic branding partner.

Whether you're a small business owner, nonprofit leader, or creative entrepreneur, this episode is packed with real-world advice on brand identity, entrepreneurship, community impact, and making marketing that sticks.

In This Episode, Melissa Shares:

• What led her to start MAC Promotions

• How she helps businesses clarify their brand identity using promotional products

• The most creative swag she’s ever created (and the amazing response it got!)

• Key lessons and mistakes that shaped her entrepreneurial journey

• How she balances client work, creativity, and leadership

• Why giving back to local nonprofits is a core part of her brand

• Her proudest moment as a business owner, and what still fuels her daily

This episode is brought to you by Huntsville Hub, Huntsville’s go-to coworking space for entrepreneurs, remote workers, and small businesses. Whether you need a private office, meeting space, or just a quiet spot to get things done, Huntsville Hub has you covered. Visit https://huntsvillehub.com/take-a-tour/ to book a tour!

About MAC Promotions:
Based in Huntsville, Alabama, MAC Promotions helps businesses create memorable brand moments through custom-branded merchandise and strategic promotional products. Whether it’s swag bags, apparel, event branding, or marketing campaigns, Melissa and her team make your brand unforgettable.

🌐 Website: https://www.macglobalpromotions.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macglobalpromotions/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MACGlobalPromotions

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mac-global-promotions

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MACGlobalPromotionsLLC

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In this episode of Huntsville Hustle, we sit down with Lori King-Taylor, founder of Trinity Performance Solutions and a nationally recognized expert in leadership development, team culture, and effective communication. Lori doesn’t just help companies operate better—she helps people lead better.

With years of hands-on experience coaching executives and small business owners, Lori shares what it really takes to build high-performing teams, overcome leadership challenges, and create workplaces people want to be part of.

We dive into:

• The inspiration behind Trinity Performance Solutions

• The most common leadership struggles small business owners face

• The mindset and systems that set great leaders apart

• How to build a resilient team and lasting company culture

• Her new book—and why it’s a must-read for business leaders

• The personal lessons that shaped her journey as an entrepreneur

Whether you're running a small business, managing a team, or working on your own leadership skills, this episode is full of practical strategies, inspiration, and wisdom you can use right away.

📚 Learn more about Lori, her coaching, and her new book at

Her website is https://trinityperformancesolutions.com/

Email: lori@trinityperformancesolutions.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/TrinityPerformance

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorikingtaylor/

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What if shopping local farmers' markets was as easy as ordering from your phone, while still supporting real, local farmers and producers? (Make sure to scroll down to get your coupon code)
This week on the Huntsville Hustle Podcast, we're joined by Amy and Mat Mauldin, the passionate founders of The Market Mule, Huntsville’s premier online farmers market!

We dive deep into:

• How Amy and Mat describe The Market Mule’s mission in their own words

• The “aha moment” that inspired them to create this one-of-a-kind marketplace

• Surprising facts about their business most people don't know

• The real challenges of launching and growing a small, niche business in Huntsville

• What it’s like working together as a married couple and business partners and how they find work-life balance

• Their secrets to growing a loyal customer base and spreading the word locally

• How they choose which local farms, artisans, and producers to partner with

• The future of The Market Mule and their vision for expanding impact

• The biggest myths about entrepreneurship they want to debunk

• Their best personal and business advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

• One Huntsville business they dream of collaborating with next

If you love local business, supporting farmers markets, and hearing the real stories behind Huntsville’s coolest startups, you don't want to miss this inspiring and down-to-earth conversation.

Check out their website: Market Mule
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.marketmule/

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If you’re all about supporting local, learning from entrepreneurs, and finding out what fuels the people behind the business, Huntsville Hustle is for you