Fervent Four

Fervent Four

By Zack Miller, Tim RyanBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Fervent Four episodes

  • Creating a WOW Movement

    Hear hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller chat with Michelle Pippin, Founder at Women Who WOW.

    With so much business advice out there, how can one decipher through the noise?

    This week Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Michelle Pippin, Founder at Women Who WOW, to discuss where to find 'fluff-free' business advice and how to find success without giving up the things that are important to you.

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

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

    Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd. Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

    Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM. Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

    Past Episodes:

    https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo...

    Show notes:

    0:00 Introducing Michelle Pippin + What is Women Who WOW? Learn More: https://www.womenwhowow.com

    19:25 Michelle's take: Reoccurring themes in business + The key to copy writing

    30:00 How to stay hungry once you achieve success + Stereotypes that Michelle experiences in business & the community

    43:47 How to get involved with Women Who WOW? + Is direct mail still relevant? Learn More: https://www.womenwhowow.com

    51:46 Michelle's thoughts: Maintaining a morning routine + Pushing through adversity

    About Michelle Pippin and Women Who Wow: "Hi, I'm Michelle. I am the proud founder and CEO of Women Who WOW, an online alliance of SERIOUSLY driven women entrepreneurs. The most EXCLUSIVE & INTIMATE place for women entrepreneurs to gather, WOW now boasts members in every state and 8 countries. I literally wrote the book detailing the MANIFESTO of successful women entrepreneurs and have been featured regularly on outlets such as MoneyInc.com, Entrepreneur magazine, Good Morning America Weekend, Inside Business magazine, Forbes.com, and more. As a speaker, I've shared the stage with FAR BETTER speakers than myself, including Gary Vaynerchuk, Gabby Bernstein, Suze Orman, Melinda Emerson and more. I am the editor of the WOW monthly newsletter, the creator of the infamous LIVE event the Working Pajama Party and the blogger behind bmichellepippin.com.

    Women Who WOW is THE place for seriously driven women entrepreneurs to begin, belong and become. Part business school, part sisterhood, part success greenhouse, there is no other organization serving women the WOW does. Now with members in every state and a handful of countries, we're so excited to see what's next for this home-grown brand!" Learn more at: http://www.womenwhowow.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 on Facebook Live every Thursday at 11 AM.

    Listen here: Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo...

    Social Media:

    Michelle Pippin https://bmichellepippin.com Twitter: @MichellePippin (https://twitter.com/MichellePippin) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellep... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bmpippin Instagram: @women_who_wow (https://www.instagram.com/women_who_wow/)

    Tim Ryan https://www.startwheel.org Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt) Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/star... 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

    1 hr 4 min
  • Hydrating Your Business

    Hear hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller chat with Allen Lim, Founder of Skratch Labs. Allen Lim has been hydrating athletes for years, but are you hydrating your business? Let's Skratch the surface to find out. This week Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Allen Lim, Founder of Skratch Labs, to discuss the growing startup community in Boulder, going head-to-head with giants like Gatorade and building a company that has been named one of the top 50 to work for by Outside Magazine for the last two years.

    Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads. Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

    Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd. Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

    Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM. Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo...

    Show notes:

    0:00 Introducing Allen Lim + His story of working with Lance Armstrong

    12:52 The nutrition problem in America + What is skratch labs? Learn more: https://www.skratchlabs.com

    27:10 From small business to national reach + Discussing 'hydration' Ocean's Razor theory: https://www.aaas.org/origin-and-popul...

    39:20 Allen's take: Establishing a culture at skratch + Ending the use of the word 'should'

    47:01 Field vs. Digital Marketing, Pro Athlete Sponsorships, + How to stay sharp as a business leader

    About Allen Lim and Skratch Labs: "Skratch Labs is a small sports nutrition company based out of Boulder, Colorado. Skratch Labs focuses primarily on endurance athletes (runners, cyclists, and triathletes), but are gaining traction in traditional stick and ball sports, motorsports, and industrial work environments. Our product line runs the gamut from hydration products to energy bars & chews, to recovery mixes. Skratch Labs is proud that it is privately owned, have no exit strategy other than to continue to grow a profitable and sustainable company, and are committed to taking care of our customers and employees. To that end, Skratch Labs makes outsized investments in education for our staff and customers, including an internal curriculum for our employees called Skratch Academy. All of this has contributed to Skratch Labs being named one of the top 50 companies to work for by Outside Magazine for the last two years (2020 & 2021)." Learn more at: https://www.skratchlabs.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 on Facebook Live every Thursday at 11 AM. Listen here: Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

    Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo...

    Social Media:

    Allen Lim https://www.skratchlabs.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skratchlabs/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skra... Instagram: @skratchlabs (https://www.instagram.com/skratchlabs) Twitter: @skratchlabs (https://twitter.com/skratchlabs)

    Tim Ryan https://www.startwheel.org Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt) Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/star... 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

    1 hr 2 min
  • How standup can improve your startup
    Hear hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller chat with Comedian Allison Moore, Founder at MooreLaughing Edutainment. Allison Moore closes out 2021 with a laugh. And most likely many of them. This week Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Comedian Allison Moore, Founder at MooreLaughing Edutainment, to discuss what is 'edutainment', navigating difficult conversations about race, and how founder's can better diversify their workforce. Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads. Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd. Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM. Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo... Show notes: 0:00 Introducing Comedian Allison Moore + What is edutainment? 16:38 Comedian Allison Moore's services & business model Learn more about Comedian Allison Moore: https://www.comedianallisonmoore.com 27:33 Navigating difficult conversations about race 49:15 How can a founder diversify their workforce 57:05 Comedian Allison Moore's take: How to make others laugh I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-ca... Contact Allison Moore: https://www.comedianallisonmoore.com The 'MooreLaughing in the Morning' Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwHt... 1:07:55 Discussing content creation: Quality or quantity? About Comedian Allison Moore and MooreLaughing Edutainment: "Allison Moore is the perfect solution for your Conference, Event, Show or Commercial. Because she adds… MooreLaughing! (duh!) Allison Moore is absolutely the up-and-coming comedian to watch out for! Affectionately known by her hometown as: Virginia's Comedienne, audiences love her uniquely brilliant sense of humor, her incredible story telling skills, inspiring messages and her uncanny ability to joke about difficult issues just like the comedic greats we all know and love! Her popularity is growing fast because of her exceptional mainstream talent combined with her secret weapon… her act resonates with any audience AND it's clean!" Learn more at: https://www.comedianallisonmoore.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 on Facebook Live every Thursday at 11 AM. Listen here: Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo... Social Media: Comedian Allison Moore https://www.comedianallisonmoore.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MooreLaughing/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comediana... Tim Ryan https://www.startwheel.org Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt) Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/star... 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
    1 hr 20 min
  • Building a Healthy Work Culture

    Hear hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller chat with Luv Hankins, Managing Owner at CLTRE. vegan joint Culture is important in the growth of a business, but how does one create a CLTRE. that resonates with their teammates?

    Luv Hankins of the award winning CLTRE. vegan joint breaks down her blueprint on cultivating humans. This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Luv Hankins, Managing Owner at CLTRE. vegan joint, to discuss her journey and perspective on entrepreneurship and how to craft your business' narrative.

    Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads. Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

    Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd. Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

    Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM. Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo...

    Show notes:

    0:00 Introducing Luv

    8:34 Discussing all things about the 'Vegan Joint' Check out the Vegan Joint: cltrevgn.com

    28:40 Luv's take: Leveraging government assistance programs + How to remain productive during the pandemic

    44:18 Transactional vs. relational customer experiences + Managing thin margins in the restaurant industry

    51:35 Luv's thoughts on the current labor shortage & The evolving work environment

    1:00:22 Where can aspiring entrepreneurs access government programs? https://www.healthcare.gov [City Name] + Human Services (ex. https://www.williamsburgva.gov/269/Hu...)

    About Luv Hankins and CLTRE. vegan joint "Culture is a hip, third-wave cafe with a plant-based twist! In 2018, Founder Luvenia "Luv" decided to birth a vision she had from when she was a teenager — to open what she calls a 'neo-soul' cafe. It would be a space where musicians could get their ripest beginnings. Poets would express their wildest and most unique prose with a live artist creating a masterpiece in the background. Patrons could enjoy a chill atmosphere with good food, conversation and lively entertainment. This wasn't a club or night lounge, it was a vibe. This would come to culminate an organic culture that, when spoken about, gives folks a warm welcome without ever having experienced it for themselves. This is what CLTRE. is all about." Learn more: https://www.cltrevgn.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 on Facebook Live every Thursday at 11 AM. Listen here: Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

    Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo...

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    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7egTPUy...

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    Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/887...

    Social Media:

    Luvenia Hankins https://www.cltrevgn.com Instagram: @cltrevgn (https://www.instagram.com/cltrevgn) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cltrevgn

    Tim Ryan https://www.startwheel.org Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt) Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/star... 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

    1 hr 6 min
  • Discovering Your Customers
    Hear hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller chat with Ethan Halfhide, Founder at CustomerDiscovery.co. Is there a better way to find your customers? Ethan Halfhide believes so. So what's the secret? This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Ethan Halfhide, Founder at CustomerDiscovery.co, to discuss the importance of prioritizing good energy over profits, tips on working through adversity and how to validate a lean startup. Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads. Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd. Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM. Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo... Show notes: 0:00 Introducing Ethan Halfhide + What is CustomerDiscovery.co Learn more at: https://www.customerdiscovery.co/about Books Mentioned: The Dip: https://www.sethgodin.com The Wim Hof Method: https://www.wimhofmethod.com/the-wim-... Greenlights: https://greenlights.com Play Nice But Win: https://www.amazon.com/Play-Nice-But-... venture deals: https://www.venturedeals.com 17:10 Ethan Halfhide's entrepreneurial journey + The power of curiosity Andrew Huberman: https://hubermanlab.com The ONE Thing: https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surp... 31:03 Zack shares his fitness story + Why you should go to startup events 42:20 How to learn more about entrepreneurship + Discussing customer discovery & validation The Startup Owner's Manual: https://steveblank.com/startup-owners... 53:14 The key to product market fit + The pros & cons of equity crowdfunding Product/Market fit Survey: https://pmfsurvey.com About Ethan Halfhide and CustomerDisocvery.co "Ethan is an experienced product manager with a demonstrated history of working in the software industry. Ethan is skilled in Lean Product Development, Business Strategy, Design, and Growth. Strong product expert with previous founder experience. Customer Discovery is a two sided platform connecting early stage startups to early tech adopters for data driven idea validation and product iteration. Our priority is to connect early stage founders with early adopters for idea validation and user testing. We understand that your time is best spent on your product, which is why we find, recruit, and screen your target users for you. Once ready, you conduct a Customer Discovery interview through our platform to validate your idea or gain insights to iterate your current build." Learn more at: https://www.customerdiscovery.co/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 on Facebook Live every Thursday at 11 AM. Listen here: Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo... Social Media: Ethan Halfhide https://www.customerdiscovery.co/ Twitter: @ethan_half (https://twitter.com/ethan_half) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethan-hal... Tim Ryan https://www.startwheel.org Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt) Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/star... 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
    1 hr 2 min
  • The Future of the Corporate Card

    Hear hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller chat with Adam Alphinc, CEO at KleerCard. What does all the hype around fintech really mean + will Zack finally find out where the best apple fritter in the 757 is? This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Adam Alphin, CEO at KleerCard, to discuss all the hype around fintech, his new startup, and the alternatives available to working with your local bank. Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads. Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

    Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd. Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com Enjoy what you hear?

    Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM. Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo...

    Show notes:

    0:00 Introducing Adam Alphin + Lessons he has learned working in the startup world Learn more about Bubble (No-code/low code platform): https://bubble.io/

    14:41 What is KleerCard? + Leveraging social media Influencers Learn more about KleerCard: https://www.getkleercard.com/

    31:09 What is the 'startup flywheel'? + KleerCard: SaS or Fintech? Check out the All In podcast: https://www.allinpodcast.co/

    43:10 Zack's take: The best apple fritter in Hampton Roads Glazed Doughnuts (Hammpton, VA): https://www.glazedhampton.com/

    47:47 Adam's take: What he reads & listens to + The importance of long form conversations All-in Podcast: https://www.allinpodcast.co/ How I Built This (NPR): https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510313/h... Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/

    54:54 KleerCard's business pitch + Adam's thoughts on the local startup community

    About Adam Alphin and KleerCard "Adam is an experienced leader in building functional and technical components of business spend management (BSM) platforms. Adam has particular expertise in: payments, early Pay Discount / SCF strategies, procurement process improvement, supplier enablement strategies, ERP and supplier integrations, and AP automation." "KleerCard's team has a lot of experience building businesses. From real-estate companies to schools, construction to retail sales, we know what it is like to hustle and build efficient teams. In our experience, credit cards were always a necessary evil: we needed them to run our businesses, but they were such hassle to track and control and account for. We built KleerCard to help other business owners—like ourselves—who want total control of their spending. Whether managing online subscriptions or giving team members the right spending limits for a big project, KleerCard helps facilitate spending while giving accounting teams what they need and business owners peace of mind." Learn more at: https://www.getkleercard.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 on Facebook Live every Thursday at 11 AM. Listen here: Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo... Social Media: Adam Alphin https://www.getkleercard.com/ Twitter: @aalphin (https://twitter.com/aalphin) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamalphin/ Tim Ryan https://www.startwheel.org Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt) Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/star... 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

    1 hr 4 min
  • Love and Marriage

    It's beginning to look a lot like… Wedding season

    This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Rev. Cory Newell, Chaplain & Founder at Rev. Cory Newell and Associates, to discuss his road to becoming VA's best wedding officiant, the importance of starting a business that you love and marketing while on a shoestring budget.

    Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads. Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

    Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd. Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

    Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM. Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo...

    Show notes: 0:00 Introducing Rev. Cory Newell + What it's like to be a professional wedding officiant? Learn more about Rev. Cory Newell: https://www.hamptonroadsweddingpastor...

    12:40 The entrepreneurial ministry business model

    19:46 Becoming VA's #1 Wedding Officiant + How Cory vets potential clients

    30:40 Cory reflects on his growth & experiences as a professional wedding officiant

    39:29 The importance of storytelling in entrepreneurship and networking

    50:58 Cory's future plans, best destination weddings & stories from running a pest control company

    Learn more about Commonwealth Pest Control Corp.: https://commonwealthext.com About Rev. Cory Newell and Rev. Cory Newell And Associates: "I'm a real live licensed, ordained minister and have officiated weddings since 2008. I have served in pastoral roles in several "mega churches" since 2002. With two Master's degrees from Liberty Theological Seminary; I have been serving in various churches, hospital chaplaincy, non profits, and businesses. I love reading, writing, hiking, the gym, traveling, and the beach when not wondering around the Commonwealth of Virginia marrying couples.

    Known as the Wedding Pastor in Hampton Roads and Virginia's #1 Wedding Officiant, I'm an enthusiastic professional who will guide you to the most perfect wedding ceremony. Religious or non religious. I would love to help you celebrate in Virginia, North and South Carolina, Maryland, and Florida as well as beyond.

    In addition, I have the best team in the world who help me marry as many couples as possible! I think that everyone should have a "Rev. Cory Experience" so I've trained the best to be the best. They follow my guidelines for the best, most fun, and professional wedding you and your guests have ever participated. Check out their profiles below!" - Rev. Cory Newell Learn more at: https://www.hamptonroadsweddingpastor...

    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 on Facebook Live every Thursday at 11 AM. Listen here: Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo... Social Media: Rev. Cory Newell https://www.hamptonroadsweddingpastor... Instagram: @revcorynewell (https://www.instagram.com/revcorynewell) Twitter: @corywnewell (https://twitter.com/corywnewell) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corywnewell/ Facebook: hhttps://www.facebook.com/hamptonroads... Additional Links: Cory Newell's Pest Control Company: www.commonwealthext.com Tim Ryan https://www.startwheel.org Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt) Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/star... 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

    1 hr 2 min
  • A Photo Studio For Your Pets

    Erin Bonilla, Founder at Bonilla Pet Studio, joins the show to discuss her business: a photo studio for pets, lessons learned from scaling & expanding a business, and the importance of focusing on the positive as an entrepreneur.

    This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Erin Bonilla, Founder at Bonilla Pet Studio, to discuss how she bootstrapped her business through difficult times, growing to $1M in revenue in 5 years and what motivated her to keep "showing up" every single day.

    Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads. Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org

    Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd. Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com

    Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM. Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

    Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo...

    Show notes:

    0:00 Introducing Erin Bonilla + What is Bonilla Pet Studio? Learn more: https://bonillapetstudio.com

    10:34 The story of founding & growing a photo studio for pets 'World of Pets Expo': http://www.worldofpets.org

    20:59 Erin's advice: Lessons learned from scaling and expanding Bonilla Pet Studio

    28:08 How Erin onboard's new employees + How to tell a story with images

    40:42 Erin Bonilla's experience as a female founder

    48:52 Focusing on the positive: How to push through difficult times

    56:10 Erin's prior work experiences & their impact on Bonilla Pet Studio About Erin Bonilla and Bonilla Pet Studio: "Hi, I am Erin Bonilla (pronounced "Bon-ee-a"). I am the wife of a military officer, the mother of 4 young children, and a PPA Certified Professional Photographer. I believe that animals are an expression of God's love, and I thought that was a beautiful description of the role pets have in our lives. With our precious pets we laugh more, love more, and enjoy our lives more. We should return their love with as much devotion as they give to us. We like to take great care of them, to make sure they have the best food, the best care, and are as happy and healthy as they can be! They deserve to be remembered in the best way too, with a beautiful artistic portrait." - Erin Bonilla "Bonilla Pet Studio is a portrait studio that caters specifically to families with pets.

    Founded in 2017, Erin Bonilla has scaled the business to nearly $1M in revenue for 2021 and is opening their second location in Williamsburg this winter. They currently employ 17 pet lovers and photograph 130+ pet portraits per month."

    Learn more at: https://bonillapetstudio.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 on Facebook Live every Thursday at 11 AM. Listen here: Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/

    Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo...

    Social Media: Erin Bonilla https://bonillapetstudio.com

    Tim Ryan https://www.startwheel.org Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt) Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/star...

    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

    1 hr 2 min
  • Happiness at Work and Home

    Caitlin Iseler, Founder & CEO at happyly, joins the show to discuss her journey to founding, happyly, what to consider before going all-in on a startup, and the parallel's between athletics & entrepreneurship.

    Hear hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller chat with Caitlin Iseler, Founder & CEO at happyly. The new year is just a few weeks away, which means it's habit creating season! This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Caitlin Iseler, Founder & CEO at happyly, to chat about creating happy habits for you and your loved ones. Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads. Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd. Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM. Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo... Show notes: 0:00 Introducing Caitlin Iseler + The journey to founding, happyly Learn more about happyly: https://www.happyly.com 8:03 How to conduct customer interviews + What to consider before leaving your job 14:10 What is happyly? Learn more: https://www.happyly.com 23:20 The current labor market, happily's sales strategy, + How to find your 'outlet' 41:31 Parallel's between athletics & entrepreneurship 47:20 Caitlin's advice: What she reads & listens to NPR 'How I Built This': https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510313/h... 'Conscious Leadership' - Carter Phipps: https://www.carterphipps.com/consciou... Dean Graziosi: https://www.deangraziosi.com 51:30 Opportunities at happyly, the importance of being uncomfortable, + Caitlin's bucket list Get in touch with happyly: https://www.happyly.com About Caitlin Iseler and happyly "Caitlin Iseler, happyly founder and CEO, was born in New York, attended the University of Virginia and was a member of the National & ACC Championship Teams. Caitlin and her family live in Jackson, Wyoming. She is married to Thomas and they have three children that bring them great joy." "Happyly helps parents and caretakers find playgrounds, hikes/walking trails, stroller running routes, indoor activities, kid friendly eats and more - all using curated content provided by local parents and caretakers. You can search using location, distance, age, weather and adventure types. We only share reviews that we personally experienced and liked. We strive to support your active family lifestyle where you live and when you travel. Learn more at: https://www.happyly.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 on Facebook Live every Thursday at 11 AM. Listen here: Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo... Social Media: Caitlin Isler https://www.happyly.com Instagram: (@gethappyly) https://www.instagram.com/gethappyly Tim Ryan https://www.startwheel.org Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt) Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/star... 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

    1 hr 2 min
  • Standing Out in Business

    Elizabeth Duncan-Hawker, Founder at Red Hawk Strategic Solutions, joins the show to discuss the importance of confidence & how to gain it, what friendship exactly is, and how to use social media to make connections.

    1 hr 6 min

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