Brainstorm

Authenticity is the name of the game for Carey Bringle, owner of the Peg Leg Porker brands. In addition to a background in sales, advertising, and merchandising, Carey combined all his life's experiences into a passion and love for food and BBQ. Hear the story behind his brand and journey to being Nashville's most authentic Tennessee BBQ joint.

As a young photographer trying to make his way in Nashville, Bill Miller crossed paths with none other than the man in black Johnny Cash. In addition to his sharp business mind and skills, Bill's friendship with Johnny ran parallel to his entrepreneurial endeavors and fostered a long and fruitful friendship.

Kenny Hancock is a serial entrepreneur. He starts and builds businesses. Then he does it again. He also happens to be a very funny and down to earth guy. Hear some of the stories behind his success.

They say behind every great man is a great woman. While Chris is a brilliant and witty guy, his wife gave him a gift that changed the (flight) course of his whole life.

There goes my hero....wear. Mark Harris is CEO and Co-Founder of HeroWear, a line of wearable back, leg and hip support braces to help relieve tension, and strengthen function of those who work bending over frequently. Mark is super friendly and transparent about his beginnings and growth in business and we could all learn a little something from him!

Is it weird that a bank has a bank as a client? We don't think so. Pathway Lending's incredible business model is to take on visionaries and entrepreneurs and help them achieve their dreams. And if they need a little help before they are the right fit, Pathway offers curriculum to help get folks up to speed. Then they partner with them! A truly brilliant and American story.

It's not often that someone as smart and successful in business is also a genuinely sweet and caring guy. Mark Barrett is truly one. He shares his eclectic background and all the things he has tried his hand at before he found himself at co-founding Bank Card of America.

Darden lives in Nashville, and DOESN"T work in the music industry...but he used to! Hear all about his start, progression, and current business growth. Also a pretty neat story of how he met his wife.

Brian gives a real life look at how he started in the supply chain business, and how importing and exporting from China was effected by COVID.