Fervent Four

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Carrie Lauck, Owner and Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP), at The Happy Hour Hostess. The Happy Hour Hostess is a Virginia Beach-based event planning company that serves across Virginia in places such as; Richmond, Charlottesville, the Eastern Shore, and Washington DC. The Happy Hour Hostess, a dynamic team of event planning experts, is dedicated to event excellence and providing the ultimate guest experience, specializing in wedding, corporate, and social event planning and design. Watch this week's episode to hear about Carrie's journey, hospitality passion, business scaling, and much more!

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing Carrie Lauck

(3:04) What is Happy Hour Hostess?

(9:44) The process of rebranding

(13:15) Different price-points of events

(21:52) Logistics of large events + in hospitality

(26:48) Starting out in event planning

(32:51) Task management systems/processes

(38:07) Operating throughout COVID

(42:09) Creating reoccurring clients

(48:23) Moving into an office space

(50:47) Traveling to Paris to learn from the best

(55:35) Hiring passionate employees

(59:18) Top Wedding Trends + Conclusion

About Carrie Lauck & The Happy Hour Hostess:

Carrie Lauck is Owner and Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) at The Happy Hour Hostess (HHH). HHH is a wedding and event planning and design company dedicated to excellence in events. As a Virginia Beach-based event planning company, HHH serves across Virginia: Hampton Roads, Richmond, Charlottesville, and the Eastern Shore. They are looking to expand beyond Virginia and add destination planning to their list of services.

"At HHH, we are raising the bar on how our clients and vendor partners are served during the planning process while creating personalized event design that conveys a feeling of refined elegance and hospitality. We are great at this. We can not only remove the pressure and unknown of the process and timing of event planning, but our knowledge of budgets, production, flow, and especially design will create an event that is better than you can create on your own".

Learn more: https://thehappyhourhostess.com/team

About the hosts:

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.

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

Enjoy the show? Watch the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11 AM.

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Watch past episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Listen to past episodes: https://fathom.fm/podcast/fervent-four

The Fervent Four Show:

Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.

Social Media:

Carrie Lauck

https://thehappyhourhostess.com/

Instagram: @thehappyhourhostess: https://www.instagram.com/thehappyhourhostess

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-lauck-happyhourhostess/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehappyhourhostess

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

X (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)

X: @Innovate757 (https://twitter.com/Innovate757)

Instagram: @InnovateHamptonRoads: https://www.instagram.com/innovatehamptonroads/

LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovate757/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Innovate757

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

X: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays

Thanks to our Sponsors:

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

Companies Mentioned:

The Happy Hour Hostess: https://thehappyhourhostess.com/

All-in Podcast: https://www.allinpodcast.co/

X: http://x.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/

Google Drive: https://www.google.com/drive/

Trello: https://trello.com/

Notion: https://www.notion.so/

Basecamp: https://basecamp.com/

Greenlights, Matthew Mcconaughey: https://www.amazon.com/Greenlights-Matthew-McConaughey/dp/0593139135

Kevin Hart: https://www.audible.com/author/Kevin-Hart/B06XJT46CD

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Dustin Dunbar, Investment Associate at Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC). VIPC is a non-profit corporation formed to support the Commonwealth's vision for the expansion of innovation, opportunity, and job creation here in Virginia. Through commercialization and seed funding VIPC helps entrepreneurs launch and grow high-growth technology companies and create high-paying jobs for the future. Watch this week's episode to hear about VIPC's mission, investors, other resources within Virginia, and much more!

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing Dustin Dunbar

(5:33) Innovation + Investors

(9:08) What is VIPC?

(12:52) Virginia's industry strengths + state investing

(24:32) Building ecosystems + creating culture

(30:39) Investing in other companies

(34:28) Applying for funding

(37:18) Market evaluations adjusting

(43:14) Due diligence process + what investors look for

(50:39) Benefits of working with VIPC

(54:35) What does the future of work look like?

(1:02:05) Conclusion

About Dustin Dunbar & VIPC:

The Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) was formed to support the Commonwealth's vision for the expansion of innovation, opportunity, and job creation here in Virginia. VIPC creates technology-based economic development strategies to accelerate innovation, imagination, and the next generation of technology and technology companies.

Dustin Dunbar is an Investment Associate bringing a versatile background to the GAP Funds team, including nine years of service as a U.S. Army Officer and experience in financial modeling, project management, funds management, business relations, and economic research. Dunbar earned his M.S. in finance from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business and his B.B.A. in Marketing from The College of William and Mary.

Learn more: https://www.virginiaipc.org/about-biographies

About the hosts:

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.

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

Enjoy the show? Watch the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11 AM.

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Watch past episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Listen to past episodes: https://fathom.fm/podcast/fervent-four

The Fervent Four Show:

Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.

Social Media:

Dustin Dunbar

https://www.virginiaipc.org/

Instagram: @Virginiaipc: https://www.instagram.com/virginiaipc

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/virginia-innovation-partnership-corporation/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-dunbar-205a8788/

Twitter: @VirginiaIPC: https://twitter.com/VirginiaIPC

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaIPC

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)

Twitter: @Innovate757 (https://twitter.com/Innovate757)

Instagram: @InnovateHamptonRoads: https://www.instagram.com/innovatehamptonroads/

LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovate757/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Innovate757

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays

Thanks to our Sponsors:

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

Companies Mentioned:

VIPC: https://www.virginiaipc.org/

Virginia Venture Partners: https://www.virginiaipc.org/vvp

Wordle (NY Times): https://www.nytimes.com/games/wordle/index.html

Busch Garden: https://buschgardens.com/williamsburg/

Google: https://www.google.com/

Apple: https://www.apple.com/

Lighthouse Labs: https://www.lighthouselabsrva.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/

Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/

Capital One: https://www.capitalone.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/

Elon Musk: https://www.forbes.com/profile/elon-musk/

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Jared Beasley, Founder & Creative Director of Istoria. Istoria is a full-service digital marketing agency in Norfolk, Virginia that is passionate about nurturing brands through the art of digital storytelling. Watch this week's episode to hear about Jared's story, creating stand-out content in 2023, marketing tricks, and much more!

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing Jared Beasley

(3:35) Change with new technology

(9:10) Discussing Donuts

(19:22) What is the food of the 757

(21:57) Moving to Norfolk

(25:19) Starting 757 Collective

(31:57) Making stand-out content in 2023

(36:26) Developing a company image

(40:07) Landing large clients

(46:32) Understanding the video production process

(52:27) Filming at events/concerts

(1:03:00) Conclusion

About Jared Beasley & Istoria:

Jared Beasley founded Istoria in 2015 and currently works as the Creative Director. Istoria is a full-service digital marketing agency that builds brands by telling stories. Based in Norfolk, VA and serving clients worldwide, Istoria creates story-focused video, photo, and web experiences for brands that make the world a better place. "we are passionate about helping businesses nurture their brand, attract customers and increase sales through the art of digital storytelling. Your business has a unique story that's worth telling. We'll help you tell it by creating digital assets that have a trackable return on investment". Jared is also the founder of 757 Collective, a showcase of the 757 area code's landscape, culture, and community.

Learn more: https://istoria.co/about/

About the hosts:

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.

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

Enjoy the show? Watch the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11 AM.

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Watch past episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Listen to past episodes: https://fathom.fm/podcast/fervent-four

The Fervent Four Show:

Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.

Social Media:

Jared Beasley

https://istoria.co/

Instagram: @istoriaagency: https://www.instagram.com/istoriaagency

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/istoriaagency/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IstoriaAgency

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)

Twitter: @Innovate757 (https://twitter.com/Innovate757)

Instagram: @InnovateHamptonRoads: https://www.instagram.com/innovatehamptonroads/

LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovate757/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Innovate757

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays

Thanks to our Sponsors:

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

Companies Mentioned:

Istoria: https://istoria.co/

757 Collective: https://757collective.com

Duck Donuts: https://www.duckdonuts.com

Glazed Hampton: https://www.glazedhampton.com

Klassic Doughnuts: https://www.facebook.com/KlassicDoughnuts/

Mr. Shawarma: https://mrshawarma.com

Krispy Kreme: https://www.krispykreme.com

Sugar Shack Donuts: https://www.eatsugarshack.com

The Skinny Dip: http://ilovetheskinnydip.com

Kansas City Chiefs: https://www.chiefs.com

Kansas City Royals: https://www.mlb.com/royals/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com

Tim Cook: https://www.apple.com/leadership/tim-cook/

BMW: https://www.bmwusa.com/

CNN: https://www.cnn.com

ESPN: http://espn.go.com

Monday.com: https://monday.com

Mission Impossible: https://www.missionimpossible.com

Bruno Mars: https://www.brunomars.com/

WWE: https://www.wwe.com/

Chris Stapleton: https://www.chrisstapleton.com/

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Hunter Walsh, Director of 757 Startup Studios. 757 Startup Studios is a vibrant and inclusive Downtown Norfolk community full of energy, inspiration, programming, and resources to support startup companies and founders. Watch this week's episode to hear about getting started in the 757, helping companies grow, the entrepreneurial community, and much more!

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing Hunter Walsh

(9:03) What's going on in 757 Collab

(12:15) Benefits of 757 Startup Studios & the Collab

(17:19) Putting in the work + leveraging failure

(27:40) Hunter's passion for helping founders

(32:48) Continuing support

(38:16) Marketing for Founders

(50:42) Top Founder Qualities

(56:31) Upcoming Events + Creating momentum in the area

(1:05:30) Conclusion

About Hunter Walsh & 757 Startup Studios:

Hunter Walsh is the Director of 757 Startup Studios, part of the 757 Collab innovation network. "757 Startup Studios is located within Assembly, an iconic campus for makers and creators in the heart of Downtown Norfolk. The Studios is a vibrant and inclusive community full of energy, inspiration, programming, and resources to support startup companies and founders. In addition to providing rent-free tenancy to early-stage founders, Startup Studios serves as the regional hub for 757 Angels, 757 Accelerate, NavalX Tech Bridge, and has a representative from the Hampton Roads Biomedical Research Collaborative."

Learn more: https://757startupstudios.org/

About the hosts:

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.

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

Enjoy the show? Watch the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11 AM.

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Watch past episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Listen to past episodes: https://fathom.fm/podcast/fervent-four

The Fervent Four Show:

Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.

Social Media:

Hunter Walsh

https://757startupstudios.org/

Instagram: @757startupstudios: https://www.instagram.com/757startupstudios/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/757-startup-studios

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/757SUS

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)

Twitter: @Innovate757 (https://twitter.com/Innovate757)

Instagram: @InnovateHamptonRoads: https://www.instagram.com/innovatehamptonroads/

LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovate757/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Innovate757

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays

Thanks to our Sponsors:

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

Companies Mentioned:

757 Collab: https://757collab.org/

757 Startup Studios: https://757startupstudios.org/

757 Accelerate: https://757accelerate.org/

757 Angels: https://757angels.org/

Start Peninsula: https://www.startpeninsula.com/

Beau Turner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beau-turner-484493268

757 Makerspace: https://www.757makerspace.com/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/

Four Sigmatic Coffee: https://us.foursigmatic.com/

Liquid Death: https://liquiddeath.com/

Joe Rogan: https://www.joerogan.com/

MrBeast: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrbeast6000

Crunchy Hydration: https://crunchyhydration.com/

Pharrell Williams: https://twitter.com/Pharrell

Mighty Dream: https://mightydreamforum.com/

Something in the Water: https://somethinginthewater.com/

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Markella Mitcheison, Founder of Hampton Roads Networking Group (HRNG), a networking group that helps people meet clients, have fun, and be known by more professionals in Hampton Roads. Watch this week's episode to hear about Markella's marketing and advertising techniques, launching HRNG, the desire to connect people, and much more!

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing Markella Mitcheison

(4:12) What makes an event intriguing?

(7:03) Starting HRNG

(13:38) Challenges faced when hosting events

(22:23) Have people become more introverted?

(26:51) Finding a venue

(36:00) Breaking cliques

(39:23) Ice-breaker questions

(46:29) Determining the success of an event

(52:55) Focusing on who's there + Conclusion

(57:41) Conclusion

About Markella Mitcheison & HRNG:

Markella Mitcheison is the Founder of Hampton Roads Networking Group (HRNG). She helps high-achieving professionals expand their networks to build their brand, businesses, and most importantly, their relationships. With a background in sales & marketing, she has discovered she is uniquely skilled at creating genuine connections and this has been crucial to her success. She has a passion for making others feel welcome.

Alongside her dear friends, Laurie DaPrano and Kim Nelson, she began building Hampton Roads Networking Group in 2020 with the intention of creating connection during an otherwise disconnected time in the world.

Learn more: https://hrngevents.com/about-1

About the hosts:

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.

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

Enjoy the show? Watch the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11 AM.

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Watch past episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Listen to past episodes: https://fathom.fm/podcast/fervent-four

The Fervent Four Show:

Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.

Social Media:

Markella Mitcheison

https://hrngevents.com/

Instagram: @hamptonroadsnetworkinggroup: https://instagram.com/hamptonroadsnetworkinggroup

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hampton-roads-networking-group/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HRNG.HamptonRoadsNetworkingGroup

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)

Twitter: @Innovate757 (https://twitter.com/Innovate757)

Instagram: @InnovateHamptonRoads: https://www.instagram.com/innovatehamptonroads/

LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovate757/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Innovate757

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays

Thanks to our Sponsors:

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

Companies Mentioned:

Hampton Roads Networking Group: https://hrngevents.com/

Array Digital: https://thisisarray.com/

Anomaly, Zack Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Anomaly-How-Finally-Stand-Crowd/

Virginia Pilot: https://www.pilotonline.com/

NASA: https://www.nasa.gov/

Rivers Casino: https://www.riverscasino.com/portsmouth/

Advisor Finder: https://www.advisorfinder.com/

Amazon Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Video

Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/

Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/

Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/

HBO: https://www.hbo.com/

Grain: https://grain.com/

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Beau Turner, Founder and CEO of 757 Makerspace, a community and shared space that empowers individuals to give form to their ideas through membership, education, access to tools, equipment and the space to prototype and work. Since 2013, the Makerspace has provided tools, equipment and space for designers, technologists, innovators, artists and creatives to collaborate and bring ideas to life. Watch this week's episode to hear about Beau's journey, enhancing the creativity in the 757, and much more!

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing Beau Turner

(9:07) Having a creative mind

(11:52) Timing + Opportunity

(14:51) StartNorfolk Inventions

(21:22) First pitching 757 Makerspace

(25:42) Standout projects from the Makerspace

(29:02) Expanding the Makerspace

(37:30) Great partners make the difference

(42:12) Customizing everything + organizing the space

(48:45) How has the region shifted + creating a safe space

(59:38) Conclusion

About Beau Turner & 757 Makerspace:

Beau Turner is known for his knowledge in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction world as a technology subject matter expert with over 15 years in technology consulting and design. He is the Founder, CEO and Creative Director of 757 Makerspace, a community builder, product designer, developer, author, maker, and mentor.

Founded in 2013, the creative studio and workspace occupies 12,733 square feet that features wood and metal shops, 3-D printers, labs for sewing and electronics and much more. It will provide instruction, tools and collaboration for inventors, entrepreneurs and creative types of all ages. Turner said that by adding a location on the Peninsula, 757 Makerspace can expand its reach to draw people from all across the region.

Learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauturner/

About the hosts:

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.

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

Enjoy the show? Watch the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11 AM.

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Watch past episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Listen to past episodes: https://fathom.fm/podcast/fervent-four

The Fervent Four Show:

Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.

Social Media:

Beau Turner

https://www.757makerspace.com/

Twitter: @757Makerspace: https://twitter.com/757Makerspace

Instagram: @757makerspace: https://www.instagram.com/757makerspace/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/757Makerspace/

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)

Twitter: @Innovate757 (https://twitter.com/Innovate757)

Instagram: @InnovateHamptonRoads: https://www.instagram.com/innovatehamptonroads/

LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovate757/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Innovate757

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays

Thanks to our Sponsors:

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

Companies Mentioned:

757 Makerspace: https://www.757makerspace.com/

Hatch: https://www.startwithhatch.com/

Tesla: https://www.tesla.com/

Elon Musk: https://www.forbes.com/profile/elon-musk/

Mark Zuckerberg: https://www.forbes.com/profile/mark-zuckerberg/

Jeep: https://www.jeep.com/

NASA: https://www.nasa.gov/

Hampton EDA: https://hampton.gov/191/Economic-Development-Authority

Zombie Tag Start Norfolk: https://vimeo.com/42241622

Fort Monroe: https://www.nps.gov/fomr/index.htm

Dathan Kane: http://www.dkaneart.com/about

Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/

Norfolk Library: https://vimeo.com/

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with John Paris, Corporate Attorney at Williams Mullen, a regionally based, full-service law firm with more than 240 attorneys in offices across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. For more than 30 years, John Paris has acted as a trusted partner and quarterback for his clients, both public and private, in various stages of growth. Watch this week's episode to hear about John's journey, helping corporate clients, and much more!

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing John Paris

(4:57) Who is John Paris?

(9:32) Having kids in the area

(15:09) Landing a professional sports team

(21:43) Being a cheerleader for the area

(27:46) Being flexible and open to change

(37:10) Convenience factor + tipping

(43:51) Starting 757 Angels

(54:12) Being a lifelong helper

(58:44) Conclusion

About John Paris:

"For more than 30 years, John Paris has acted as a trusted partner and quarterback for his clients, both public and private, in various stages of growth. He has extensive experience representing strategic investors, venture capital and private equity firms in transactions and investments. John counsels clients on mergers and acquisitions; strategic joint ventures, licensing and corporate finance; securities offerings; SEC compliance; and general corporate matters. He is the chair of Williams Mullen's Private Equity Group, vice chair of the Corporate Section and co-chair of the Emerging Technology Practice. John is one of two co-founders of the Hampton Roads Business Hall of Fame and 757 Angels, the first angel group in the Hampton Roads area".

Learn more: https://www.williamsmullen.com/people/john-m-paris-jr#

About the hosts:

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.

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

Enjoy the show? Watch the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11 AM.

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Watch past episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Listen to past episodes: https://fathom.fm/podcast/fervent-four

The Fervent Four Show:

Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.

Social Media:

John Paris

https://www.williamsmullen.com/

Twitter: @WilliamsMullen: https://twitter.com/WilliamsMullen

Instagram: @WilliamsMullen: https://www.instagram.com/WilliamsMullen

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamsMullen

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)

Twitter: @Innovate757 (https://twitter.com/Innovate757)

Instagram: @InnovateHamptonRoads: https://www.instagram.com/innovatehamptonroads/

LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovate757/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Innovate757

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays

Thanks to our Sponsors:

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

Companies Mentioned:

Hatch: https://www.startwithhatch.com/

SVT Robotics: https://www.svtrobotics.com/

IvWatch: https://www.ivwatch.com/

Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/

757 Angels: https://757angels.org/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/

Assembly: https://www.assemblynfk.com/

UVA: https://www.virginia.edu/

JMU: https://www.jmu.edu/index.shtml

Norfolk Tides: https://www.milb.com/norfolk

Washington Nationals: https://www.mlb.com/nationals

Reelist: https://www.reelist.com/

757 Angels: https://757angels.org/

VentureSouth: https://venturesouth.vc/

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Jarrell Williams, Founder of Nomarama, a culturally influencing brand that highlights a lifestyle of adventure, fun, play & education. Working directly with Destination Marketing Organizations, Nomarama showcases a lifestyle of adventure, local love & play via travels through organic and real content creation. Watch this week's episode to hear about Jarrell's journey, growing Nomarama, the top food in the 757, and much more!

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing Jarrell Williams + the food of the 757

(8:50) The silo effect in Hampton Roads

(16:38) What is Nomoonoa

(28:25) Hosting food competitions

(32:28) Food delivery

(38:01) Top western restaurants in Virginia

(43:51) Marketing an area

(50:08) Is retail dying

(52:59) Growing social media following

(55:43) Being positive about the growth + Conclusion

About Jarrell Williams & Nomarama:

Jarrell Williams is the Founder of Nomarama. Based in Norfolk, VA, Nomarama works with local & National brands in the food & beverage sector as well as Destination Marketing Organizations to build out marketing campaigns that champion local business in the different cities and states across the country.

"Nomarama is a two-part concept. On one end it is the vessel in where I execute on the ideas that fill my brain while on the other, it is a promotional marketing & events company. My goal is to share my passion for small business with friends, family, and just about everyone I have the pleasure of speaking with".

Learn more: https://nomarama.com/about

About the hosts:

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.

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

Enjoy the show? Watch the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11 AM.

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Watch past episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Listen to past episodes: https://fathom.fm/podcast/fervent-four

The Fervent Four Show:

Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.

Social Media:

Jarrell Williams

https://nomarama.com/

Instagram: @_Nomarama_: https://www.instagram.com/_Nomarama_

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nomarama/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwilliams88/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNomarama/

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)

Twitter: @Innovate757 (https://twitter.com/Innovate757)

Instagram: @InnovateHamptonRoads: https://www.instagram.com/innovatehamptonroads/

LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovate757/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Innovate757

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays

Thanks to our Sponsors:

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

Companies Mentioned:

Planters Peanuts: https://www.planters.com/

Hubs Peanuts: https://www.hubspeanuts.com/

Smartmouth Brewery: https://smartmouthbrewing.com/

Guy Fieri: https://www.guyfieri.com/

Redwood Smoke Shack: https://redwoodsmokeshack.com/

DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/

Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/

The NorVa: https://www.thenorva.com

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Ben Munson, Mortgage Loan Officer at Tidewater Mortgage Services, Inc, a privately held mortgage company dedicated to facilitating the dream of homeownership from the first-time homebuyer to the seasoned real estate investor. Ben's desire is to find the best solution for his client's situation, whether it's Down Payment Assistance or strategies on how to get the lowest monthly payment. Watch this week's episode to hear how Ben's nerdiness can benefit homebuyers, how easy it actually is to qualify for and purchase a home, making the mortgage part easy, and much more!

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing Ben Munson

(6:42) Leaving corporate America

(10:13) Flipping video games

(16:43) Starting in the mortgage industry

(24:30) Importance of setting goals

(29:54) Ben's thoughts on high-interest rates

(36:04) Productivity hack + ChatGPT

(46:05) Finding clients

(49:00) Keys to getting pre-approved

(56:48) Bitcoin + Conclusion

About Ben Munson:

Ben Munson is a Mortgage Loan Officer at Tidewater Mortgage Services, Inc, a privately held mortgage company dedicated to facilitating the dream of homeownership from the first-time homebuyer to the seasoned real estate investor.

Ben has nearly two decades of banking and lending experience, where he has helped countless clients achieve their dreams by helping them select the right loan product. Ben always puts the needs of his clients first, and he looks forward to helping you or your clients through the loan process with clear communication and exceeding expectations.

Ben is a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College and the VBA School of Bank Management at UVA. He currently serves on the board of the Ghent Business Association. Ben enjoys golfing, boating, and spending time with his family.

Learn more: https://www.munsonteam.mortgage/

About the hosts:

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.

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

Enjoy the show? Watch the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11 AM.

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Watch past episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Listen to past episodes: https://fathom.fm/podcast/fervent-four

The Fervent Four Show:

Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.

Social Media:

Ben Munson

https://www.munsonteam.mortgage/

Twitter: @munsoner (https://twitter.com/munsoner)

Instagram: @bentheloanhero: https://www.instagram.com/bentheloanhero/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-munson-a5442529/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ben.munson.va

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)

Twitter: @Innovate757 (https://twitter.com/Innovate757)

Instagram: @InnovateHamptonRoads: https://www.instagram.com/innovatehamptonroads/

LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovate757/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Innovate757

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays

Thanks to our Sponsors:

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

Companies Mentioned:

Apple: https://www.apple.com/

HBO: https://www.hbo.com/

Honda: https://www.honda.com/

Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/

Storage Wars: https://www.aetv.com/shows/storage-wars

Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/

Superhuman: https://superhuman.com/

Chatgpt: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt

Jason Calacanis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/

Rocket Mortgage: https://www.rocketmortgage.com/

Bitcoin: https://bitcoin.org/en/

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Crystal Lugo, CEO of B & C's Gloves LLC, an innovative fish-handling and scaling glove for all fishing individuals. This product is a completely new type of fish scaling glove, offering a faster and safer way to descale fish by providing better protection against fish handler's disease. Watch this week's episode to hear about Crystal's entrepreneurial journey and inventing the GloveScaler, the challenges she faced, never giving up, and much more!

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing Crystal Lugo

(4:07) Crystal's entrepreneurial journey

(9:54) Coming up with GloveScaler

(14:12) Developing a prototype + Protecting your idea

(23:50) Using failure as fuel

(27:40) Product market test

(37:09) Pull up and Pitch + Winning $25k

(45:19) Developing business pitch + driving sales

(53:05) What's next? + Conclusion

About Crystal Lugo & GloveScaler:

Crystal Lugo is a "mompreneur" who attended Virginia Wesleyan University and earned a B.A. in Business Management, and Economics. As the Founder and CEO of B & C'S GLOVES, LLC, she created a uniquely-designed, protective fishing glove that will make a user's scaling experience a breeze.

GloveScaler® is a 2-in-1 product (glove and a fish scaler) to grip and scale fish with your hands. This product is a completely new type of fish scaling glove, offering a faster and safer way to descale fish by providing better protection against fish handler's disease. There is no other product currently on the market that is similar to this design. "Grip and Scale Never Fails"

The GloveScaler® is a revolutionary product that can be used domestically, globally, for commercial and household use. The fishing industry continues to take an economically upward trend. Fish scaling and handling will always be necessary for the importing and exporting process. Fish and seafood are amongst the most traded food products in the world. Over 800 million people are dependent on the catch, processing, production and sale of fish and seafood.

Learn more: https://www.glovescaler.com/the-founders

About the hosts:

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.

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

Enjoy the show? Watch the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11 AM.

Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

Watch past episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/

Listen to past episodes: https://fathom.fm/podcast/fervent-four

The Fervent Four Show:

Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.

Social Media:

Crystal Lugo

https://www.glovescaler.com/

Twitter: @glovescaler (https://twitter.com/glovescaler)

Instagram: @glovescaler: https://www.instagram.com/glovescaler/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-lugo-024689153/

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)

Twitter: @Innovate757 (https://twitter.com/Innovate757)

Instagram: @InnovateHamptonRoads: https://www.instagram.com/innovatehamptonroads/

LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovate757/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Innovate757

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays

Thanks to our Sponsors:

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

Companies Mentioned:

GloveScaler Demo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekpsEkUZnZo

Virginia Wesleyan University: https://www.vwu.edu/

Shark Tank: https://abc.com/shows/shark-tank

Apple: https://www.apple.com/

Pull up and Pitch: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pull-up-pitch-something-in-the-water-festival-tickets-615133279197

Something in the Water: https://somethinginthewater.com

Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/

Droneup: https://www.droneup.com/

Scrub Daddy: https://scrubdaddy.com/

Ring: https://ring.com/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/