Fervent Four

This week, hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Chris Lyons, Chief Strategy Officer of Oats Global, a comprehensive industrial hemp producer that provides partners customized seeds and services to successfully cultivate industrial hemp crops and innovate hemp end-use products. Watch this week's episode to hear about how Chris has started multiple companies, is expanding the hemp industry, and being a lifelong entrepreneur, and much more!

Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

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

Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

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

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing Chris Lyons

(5:04) Starting a jewelry business

(12:04) Small business jewelers vs jewelry chains

(16:55) Buying in-person or online

(23:13) Carbon capture diamonds

(28:11) Oats Global

(30:32) Industrial hemp company

(37:45) Expanding the industry with research

(42:41) Division 1 athlete + Family life

(48:42) Lifelong entrepreneur and learner

(51:26) Engament Rings + Conclusion

Companies Mentioned:

Adele Diamond: https://adelediamond.com/

Oats Global: https://www.oatsglobalgroup.com

Haven's Doodle: www.havensdoodles.com

William & Mary University MBA: https://mason.wm.edu/graduate/mba/full-time-mba/index.php

Liberty Track and Field: https://www.liberty.edu/flames/team/track-field/

Lynnhaven Mall: https://www.lynnhavenmall.com/en.html

Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/

Natural Bodyz Fitness: https://naturalbodyzfitness.com/

Garmin Ltd.: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/

Rolex: https://www.rolex.com/en-us

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

Kay Jewelers: https://www.kay.com/

Jared: https://www.jared.com/

UPS: https://www.ups.com/us/en/Home.page

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

Virginia Tech: https://www.vt.edu/

University of Kentucky: https://www.uky.edu/

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

Kevin Daisey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindaisey/

About Chris Lyons & Oats Global

Chris has a two-decade career in business development and leadership with a focus on entrepreneurial startup ventures, growing in time from $1m to now $100m market cap. He has served as marketing director for multiple businesses and aided in the establishment of operations and management across industries. He worked with his wife in their personal jeweler business and provided a comprehensive selection of wholesale gold and diamond jewelry.

Chris is the Chief Strategy Officer at Oats Global an industrial hemp company that sparks solutions to reach global sustainability, focuses on innovating quality hemp products, promotes the preservation of natural resources, and provides pathways to empower individuals and organizations to minimize their carbon footprint.

Learn More: https://oatsglobalgroup.com/

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:

Chris Lyons

https://www.oatsglobalgroup.com

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

Instagram: @oatsglobal (https://www.instagram.com/oatsglobal/) & @adelediamondrings (https://www.instagram.com/adelediamondrings/)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oatsglobal & https://www.facebook.com/AdeleDiamondRings/

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

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

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

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/

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

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

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

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

Thanks to our Sponsors:

The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

This week, hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Kevin Daisey, Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Array Digital a digital marketing agency that provides highly targeted online marketing and advertising for home service companies, law firms and medical practices. Watch this week's episode to hear about how Kevin got started, merged with his "competitor", continues to expand his company, and much more!

Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

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

Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

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

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing Kevin Daisey

(5:15) The value of Tech Councils and groups

(9:19) Defining Tech Councils and Innovation Collaboratives

(13:57) Starting Array Digital

(19:56) Merging with your "Competitor"

(28:58) The importance of (MRR) Monthly Recurring Revenue

(36:08) Custom software + Growing Array

(42:15) Policy and Procedures in business

(50:56) Kevin's BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) + conclusion

Companies Mentioned:

Array Digital: https://thisisarray.com/

Innovation Collaborative Hampton Roads: https://technologyhamptonroads.com/

Notion: https://notion.grsm.io/wyx57wqv1exu

Jefferson Lab: https://www.jlab.org/

1 Million Cups: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/

Jake Maines Realty: http://www.jakemaines.com/

Journey to $100 Million Podcast: https://thisisarray.com/journey-to-100-million/

About Kevin Daisey & Array Digital

Kevin Daisey is a serial entrepreneur, proud award-winning digital marketer, founder of Array Digital, host of the Journey to $100 Million Podcast, host of the Managing Partners Podcast, guest speaker, and was awarded Top 40 Under 40 by Inside Business.

Array Digital is an award-winning digital marketing agency that provides highly targeted online marketing and advertising for home service companies, law firms, and medical practices.

Learn More: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindaisey/ & https://thisisarray.com/about-us/

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:

Kevin Daisey

https://thisisarray.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindaisey & https://twitter.com/thisisarray

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindaisey/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/arraylaw/

Instagram: @kevindaisey (https://www.instagram.com/kevindaisey) & @array.digital (https://www.instagram.com/array.digital)

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

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

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

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

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/

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

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

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

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

Thanks to our Sponsors:

The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

This week, hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Jake Maines, from Jake Maines Realty, a realtor from Virginia Beach who hosts a unique monthly networking happy hour event that connects people, young and old, from around the region. Watch this week's episode to hear about how authenticity and building relationships can transform business, real estate in Hampton Roads, and much more!

Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

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

Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

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

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing Jake Maines + Accountability Partners

(5:02) Streaks + Setting Goals

(9:06) Getting started as a younger real estate agent

(13:08) Putting in the work + building relationships

(22:46) The reality of Real Estate vs HGTV

(26:03) Consistency + creating a networking event

(31:59) Creating an email and contact list

(39:08) Hosting and organizing an event for everyone

(48:31) Jake's business advice + running

(51:42) Running translating to business and life

(56:41) Doing things for the right reason + conclusion

Companies Mentioned:

Jake's Networking Happy Hour Event: https://jakemainesrealtor.com/networking-happy-hour/

Jake Maines Realty: http://www.jakemaines.com/

Old Dominion University: https://www.odu.edu/

Pierce McCoy: https://www.piercemccoy.com/

Business Insider Article: https://www.pilotonline.com/inside-business/vp-ib-jake-maines-0530-20220602-tgg7qbjlbrcsdmjw32nir35azy-story.html

HGTV: https://www.hgtv.com/

Normatec 3 Legs: https://hyperice.com/products/normatec-3-legs

About Jake Maines & Jake Maines Realty

Jake Maines is a Realtor who specializes in helping people invest in real estate. He has helped multi-million dollar investors purchase the next house flip in their portfolio, doctors purchase their vacation home, executives at local startups relocate their homes during their expansion process, & CEOs purchase their 150+ acre plot of land to retire on.

One thing that distinguishes Jake from his peers is his knack for connecting with people. His monthly Networking Happy Hour events have quickly grown into the biggest and best networking meetups in the area. To get on the list for the next Networking Happy Hour

Learn More: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakemaines/ & https://jakemainesrealtor.com/about/

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:

Jake Maines

https://jakemainesrealtor.com/

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

Instagram: @jake.maines (https://www.instagram.com/jake.maines)

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

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

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

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

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/

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

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

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

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

Thanks to our Sponsors:

The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

This week, hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Mark Schacknies, CEO and Co-Founder of NYFTYDoor a digital home equity lender that offers a 1-minute application, instant pre-qualification, and closing in a few days. NYFTYDoor is currently participating in 757 Accelerate. Watch this week's episode to hear about how Mark is tapping into an 11 trillion dollar market, electric mortgages, and much more!

Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

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

Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

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

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing Mark Schacknies

(5:33) What is NFTYDoor

(11:18) Borrowing process + Automating a manual process

(20:42) Getting a backer for NFTYDoor

(27:31) Target Market

(33:59) BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) + Go-To-Market

(38:15) What is home equity?

(42:46) What does "NFTY" mean?

(45:12) Any pushback in the industry + Technology's impact on jobs

(53:33) Gaining digital trust

(58:38) Next Steps + Conclusion

Companies Mentioned:

NFTYDoor: https://www.nftydoor.com/

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

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

Ethereum: https://ethereum.org/en/

Amazon Autonomous Trucks: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/industries/how-autonomous-trucking-became-the-unlikely-hero-of-autonomous-vehicle-development/

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

Better.com: https://better.com/

High Growth Handbook: https://www.amazon.com/High-Growth-Handbook-Elad-Gil-ebook/dp/B07DRPGGQ7

About Mark Schacknies & NYFTYDoor

Mark is the CEO and Co-Founder of NFTYDoor – a digital home equity lender that provides a 1-minute application, instant offer, and closing in a few days. He leverages two decades of experience in real estate, finance, and technology to build simple solutions to complex problems.

Americans have 70%+ of their personal wealth tied up in their home, and accessing this via traditional methods has proven to be difficult. Enter NFTYDoor. NFTY empowers people with financial independence by providing greater liquidity to peoples most important asset, their home.

Learn More: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nftydoor/ & https://www.nftydoor.com/faqs

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:

Mark Schacknies,

https://www.nftydoor.com/

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nftydoor/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/schacknies/

Instagram: @schacknies (https://www.instagram.com/schacknies)

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

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

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

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/

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

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

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

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

Thanks to our Sponsors:

The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

This week, hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Daniel Justiniano, Director of Operations and Reentry Recruitment of ConConnect, a justice technology company that excels in re-entry caseload management and fair chance hiring. Watch this week's episode to hear about Daniel's journey from time in prison and his own reentry challenges to becoming a Co-Founder, Director and helping make a difference for others!

Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

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

Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

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

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing Daniel Justiniano

(5:07) The Origins of ConConnect

(8:15) Why do 66% of people return to prison

(12:03) Solving a problem with experience + early stages

(22:25) Expanding to Virginia

(28:35) Looking past the stigma of people who've been to jail

(32:49) Bringing on a Technical Co-Founder + Challenges

(41:11) Applying lessons from prison to business.

(50:11) Overcoming challenges in business

(55:00) Conclusion

Companies Mentioned:

Conconnect: https://conconnect.com/

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

Netflix Film The 13th: https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741

About Daniel Justiniano & ConConnect

Daniel Justiniano is the Director of Operations and Reentry Recruitment of ConConnect. After his own re-entry struggles, Daniel wanted to help make the process easier for others. He joined ConConnect to create a seamless and efficient re-entry experience.

ConConnect is modernizing the reentry process for formerly incarcerated people by connecting them in real time with services and employers they need through our professional networking platform. ConConnect delivers a suite of tools that provides a LinkedIn style hiring experience. Organizations can learn and engage with talent before hiring while screening out any candidates whose past convictions may conflict with the role.

Learn More: https://conconnect.com/about-us

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:

Daniel Justiniano, Andre Peart & ConConnect

https://conconnect.com/

Twitter: @conconnectapp (https://twitter.com/conconnectapp), @realandrepeart (https://twitter.com/realandrepeart)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conconnect/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieljustiniano/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-peart/

Instagram: @conconnectapp (https://www.instagram.com/conconnectapp), @danjust594 (https://www.instagram.com/danjust594) @iam_andrepeart (https://www.instagram.com/iam_andrepeart)

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

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

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

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

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/

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

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

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

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

Thanks to our Sponsors:

The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

This week, hosts Tim Ryan, and Zack Miller sit down and discuss common questions and behind-the-scenes of how the show gets produced. Watch this week's episode to hear about the meaning of The Fervent Four Show, challenging parts of podcasting, channeling emotions, and much more!

Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

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

Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

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

Show notes:

(0:00) Introduction + Usefulness of Show Notes

(5:11) What does the Fervent Four mean?

(13:28) What are Tim & Zack watching on Netflix?

(18:51) What creates good headlines?

(23:05) Are podcasters journalists?

(33:02) Challenging parts of podcasting.

(39:13) Introducing Producer Andrew.

(46:47) Getting nervous to perform.

(51:44) Basketball relating to business + channeling emotions

(59:43) Conclusion

Companies Mentioned:

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

Hubly Surgical: https://hublysurgical.com/

Episode 124: https://youtu.be/Y5AhfO4ADtw

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

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

Regent University: https://www.regent.edu/

Opal Camera: https://opalcamera.com/

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:

Andrew Walston

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlwalston/

Instagram: @andrewlwalston (https://www.instagram.com/andrewlwalston/)

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

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

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

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

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/

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

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

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

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

Thanks to our Sponsors:

The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

This week hosts Tim Ryan, and Zack Miller sit down with Casey Grage, Founder, and CEO of Hubly Surgical, a company that modernizes bedside intracranial access. Its first product is an integrated electric drill system designed to streamline bedside intracranial access. Watch this week's episode to hear about Casey Grage's innovation journey and much more!

Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

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

Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

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

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing Casey Grage

(4:43) Drilling into a skull

(8:50) Addressing the problem

(17:37) Creating a prototype + early stages

(28:16) Hubly Surgical Drill Demo

(32:22) Creating a standard of care process

(37:42) Taking advantage of resources in the 757

(42:03) Raising $2 million in funding

(47:03) Utilizing the "no's" in business

(57:16) Next steps + conclusion https://hublysurgical.com/

Companies Mentioned:

Hubly Surgical: https://hublysurgical.com/

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

Northwestern University: https://www.northwestern.edu/

John Hopkins University: https://www.jhu.edu/

2 min Hubly Electric Drill Demo: https://youtu.be/BCmTLIAlg00

Hubly wins 1st Place at Tulane Business Model Competition: https://freemannews.tulane.edu/2022/03/23/medical-device-maker-earns-top-prize-at-tulane-business-model-competition

Hubly Closes $1.3M pre-seed round: https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2021/12/22/hubly-surgical-funding-skull-drilling-device.html

Hubly wins $25k Johns Hopkins 1st Place Prize: https://hublysurgical.com/2022/05/07/hubly-wins-1st-place-25000-prize-at-johns-hopkins-student-venture-challenge/

Hubly wins $50k ASU Human Health Prize: https://hublysurgical.com/2022/02/11/hubly-wins-bd-sponsored-human-health-grand-prize/

About Casey Grage & Hubly Surgical

Casey Grage (CEO) and Dr. Amit Ayer (Director) met at Northwestern over their shared interest in neurology: Casey because of her long family history with neurological disease and Amit because he was a neurosurgeon at Northwestern Hospital. Together they identified the low satisfaction and high failure rates of today's bedside cranial access tools, invented the Hubly Drill System, and assembled the other team members via close network connections. Hubly was incorporated in May 2019.

Hubly is focused on modernizing bedside intracranial access. Targeting neurosurgeons, our first product is an integrated electric drill system designed to streamline bedside intracranial access, decrease operating room reliance, and facilitate treatment for emerging indications.

Learn More: https://hublysurgical.com/about-us/

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:

Hubly Surgical

https://hublysurgical.com

Twitter: @hublysurgical (https://twitter.com/HublySurgical), @caseygrage (https://twitter.com/CaseyGrage)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hubly, https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseygrage/

Instagram: @hublysurgical (https://www.instagram.com/hublysurgical), @caseygrage (https://www.instagram.com/caseygrage)

Facebook: https://facebook.com/hublysurgical

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

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

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

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/

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

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

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

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

Thanks to our Sponsors:

The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Rachel Cossar, Co-Founder and CEO of Virtual Sapiens a company that leverages browser-based AI/ML to provide client-facing professionals with personalized insights and feedback on nonverbal communication clues during video calls. Watch this week's episode to hear about these topics and much more!

Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

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

Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

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

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing Rachel Cossar

(3:23) Virtual Sapiens Inc. + camera on vs. camera off

(9:52) Body language awareness

(20:44) How performing relates to a business

(26:49) How Virtual Sapiens' software works

(33:33) TED Talk preparation + practicing skills

(48:25) Correcting body language on video

(52:44) Digital nomad life

(58:58) Hand motions + conclusion

Companies Mentioned:

Virtual Sapiens, Inc.: https://virtualsapiens.co/

Virtual Sapiens, Inc. Virtual Presence Assessment: https://youtu.be/JfwwJD41dxo

Virtual Sapiens, Inc. Live, in-call Sidekick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oexbTcqlSoU

Virtual Sapiens featured in the Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/02/18/business/how-look-like-you-mean-it-zoom/

Rachel Cossar's TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzxZ28yU5_U&t=12s

TEDx: https://www.ted.com/about/programs-initiatives/tedx-program

Grammarly: https://www.grammarly.com/

Allison Byers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-byers

Scroobious: https://www.scroobious.com/

About Rachel Cossar & Virtual Sapiens, Inc.

Rachel Cossar CEO and Co-Founder of Virtual Sapiens, Inc, a machine learning SaaS platform to help client-facing professionals master communication skills over video.

"Like a virtual coach, Virtual Sapiens leverages expert knowledge in body language and presence, providing users with individualized and consistent coaching prompts as well as in-call feedback over time. Virtual Sapiens amplifies human connection, builds human skills, and leverages cutting edge technology to do so at scale."

Learn More: https://www.virtualsapiens.co/about/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtual-sapiens/

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:

Virtual Sapiens, Inc.

https://virtualsapiens.co/

Twitter: @vsapiens_ai (https://twitter.com/vsapiens_ai), @rachelonpointe (https://twitter.com/rachelonpointe)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-cossar/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtual-sapiens/

Instagram: @vsapiens_ai (https://www.instagram.com/vsapiens_ai/), @rachelonpointe (https://www.instagram.com/rachelonpointe/)

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

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

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

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

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/

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

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

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

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

Thanks to our Sponsors:

The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

This week hosts Tim Ryan, and Zack Miller sit down with Monica Banks, CEO, and founder of Gugu Guru, to discuss her journey of launching a company to empower moms, how content creators are the new generation of entrepreneurs, and how easy it is to become a professional content creator today. Watch this week's episode to hear about these topics and much more!

Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

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

Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

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

Show notes:

(0:00) Introducing Monica Banks

(5:13) Responsiveness + No strings attached favors

(10:13) Starting Gugu Guru

(13:50) Easier than ever to create content but difficult to have success

(21:25) Clickbait & Hooks + Finding the right fit

(29:20) Finding your Content Creator Special Gift + Niche

(41:27) Instagram + TikTok Changing Algorithms

(51:12) Finding the best social platform for you

(55:56) Monica's Paranormal Activity take

(01:01:56) Bullying in business + Conclusion

Companies Mentioned:

Gugu Guru: https://guguguru.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/en/

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/home

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/

Untold: Manti Te'o Doc: https://www.netflix.com/title/81580141?source=35

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

About Monica Banks & Gugu Guru

Monica Banks is the Founder and CEO of Gugu Guru, a one-stop destination for creative, personalized campaigns that reach an engaged audience of parents founded in 2014.

"Gugu Guru brings content strategy, along with our network of proven, vetted celebrities, experts, creators, and influential parents. Our social commerce approach combines the best of influencer marketing and affiliate programs that brands can leverage as another performance-based sales channel. The team at Gugu Guru takes a personal approach in everything we do, and you'll have direct access to us throughout the project. Our job is to handle everything from start to finish so that you don't have to add anything to your plate. In fact, we will take things off of your plate as much as possible".

Learn More: https://guguguru.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicabanks/

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:

Monica Banks

https://guguguru.com/

Twitter: @theguguguru (https://twitter.com/theguguguru), @momcreators (https://twitter.com/momcreators)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicabanks/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/gugu-guru/

Instagram: @gugu_guru (https://www.instagram.com/gugu_guru), @momcreators (https://www.instagram.com/momcreators/)

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

Tim Ryan

https://www.startwheel.org

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

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

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/

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

Zack Miller

https://www.zackmillersays.com

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

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

Thanks to our Sponsors:

The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/

StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org