Peter Grimm and Kris Cravey from Fahrenheit Advisors join the podcast to discuss the Hampton Roads workforce study, and delve into the study's key findings, methodology, and surprising revelations.

The conversation addresses economic development, cost of living, wages, and the impact of remote work on talent acquisition.

They also explore regional identity, local culture, and encouraging regional self-belief and growth potential.

Chapters:  (0:00) Introduction and birthday wishes (2:19) Introduction of guests from Fahrenheit Advisors (3:35) Hosts and guests discuss their backgrounds and study overview (6:18) Key findings and methodology of the Hampton Roads workforce study (11:12) Surprises and initial reactions to the workforce report (14:06) Economic development, cost of living, and wages discussion (19:22) Impact of remote work on talent acquisition and regional branding (27:28) Discussing regional identity and the 757 branding attempt (29:53) Public safety perceptions and the Boomerang effect (37:45) Strategies for talent retention and attracting industry (43:42) Challenges and opportunities for regional collaboration (51:04) Introduction to Fahrenheit Advisors and local cultural discussion (58:31) Encouraging regional self-belief and growth potential (1:00:08) Closing remarks and final thoughts

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.

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

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

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.

Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM: https://www.innovate757.org/live/

Tune in to hear Neal Frazier discuss his journey, from a unique fruitarian lifestyle to knocking out the same tooth multiple times.

Discover how Neal Frazier Tech offers comprehensive web solutions and learn the importance of purpose in everyday life and business.

Chapters:  (0:00) Introduction and greetings; Book tour and event; Parking garage confusion (4:12) Neal Frazier introduction and background; Explanation of the Fervent Four name (7:44) Neal Frazier's agency, services, and cold plunges (12:16) Starting the valet business; Tipping and valet experiences; Valet ninjas inspiration (24:28) Covering up valet incidents; Transitioning to tech industry; Early tech interests (30:02) Tri Hackme rediscovery; Work ethic at Java Surf; Diverse job experiences (33:14) Working with Roadie; High delivery costs; Learning from job diversity (37:03) Finding purpose; Meeting Walter O'Brien; Purpose vs. goals discussion (46:15) Food preferences; Defining purpose; Funny stories and perseverance (55:15) Importance of community; Taking chances; Recommended books for growth (57:47) Reading from "The Daily Stoic"; Reflections on work-life balance; Episode wrap-up

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.

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

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

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.

Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM: https://www.innovate757.org/live/

Alasha Bennett joins to discuss the impact and origins of the Bennett Center, emphasizing the entrepreneurial mindset and the importance of networking. The conversation covers Virginia Beach's economic development, youth success stories, and the role of books and AI in business. They delve into educating kids on pricing, thoughts on the educational system, and challenges like funding and policies.   Chapters:  (0:00) Opening banter and introduction of guest, Alasha Bennett (5:49) Overview and impact of the Bennett Center (11:45) Entrepreneurial mindset: Fear, confidence, and structure (17:46) The origin and networking importance of the Bennett Center (24:11) Virginia Beach economic development and youth success stories (27:11) The role of books and AI in business (34:01) Educating kids on pricing and cost of goods (39:10) Thoughts on the educational system and kid expo (47:06) Challenges in education: Funding, politics, and policies (54:55) Bennett Center's call for support and expansion plans (57:21) Hampton Roads living, local dining, and breweries (1:00:51) Breweries and culture comparisons (1:02:35) Scooters in the city and closing remarks

ABOUT THE 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.

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

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

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.

Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM: https://www.innovate757.org/live/

Chip Dodd joins Zack and Tim to discuss his journey with Support Services of Virginia, tackling growth challenges and the intricacies of working with Medicaid.

Join us as he shares insights on living minimally, effective task delegation and finding true happiness through his personal mission.

Chapters:  (0:00) Introduction and greetings (0:14) Tim's thoughts on favorite shows and nostalgia (1:08) Zack and Tim recount how they met Chip Dodd (1:18) Chip Dodd's introduction and early memories (4:19) Chip Dodd discusses his company's growth and challenges (5:31) Overview of Chip Dodd's company, Support Services of Virginia (8:01) Challenges of working with Medicaid and bureaucratic processes (13:25) Chip explains living in a van and minimalist lifestyle (30:30) Delegating tasks and overcoming the founder's challenges (38:12) Chip's personal mission and finding true happiness

GUEST LINKS: 1. https://www.facebook.com/thisABILITYRacing/ 2. https://www.youtube.com/@ThisABILITYRacing 3. https://open.spotify.com/show/3YteGQg7LGZs0MxBHbVj6J?si=d318c1a66fa5445b

ABOUT THE 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.

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

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.

Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM: https://www.innovate757.org/live/

Join us for episode 217, as we dive into Lionel Sapp's journey from celebrity assistant to tech trailblazer.

We explore Lionel's YouTube channel and live audience engagement, and discuss career transitions, tech skepticism, imposter syndrome, Digital Builders 757, and organizing large events.

Chapters:  (0:00) Episode introduction (1:21) Introducing guest Lionel Sapp (2:27) Previous guest Andrew (4:20) Content creation and scheduling (6:05) Lionel's YouTube channel topics (10:58) Managing live audience engagement (12:30) Lionel's career transition from truck driving (21:14) Tech career skepticism and challenges (33:36) Imposter syndrome in content creation (40:16) Digital Builders 757 (49:22) Challenges in organizing large events

ABOUT THE 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.

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

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

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.

Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM: https://www.innovate757.org/live/

On episode 216, the Fervent Four hosts get some reps in with Andrew Choi, a recent micro pitch winner, and one of the co-founders of VIX, the AI Personal Trainer.

Learn how three friends from Virginia Tech pivoted from failure to innovation, creating an app that tracks and improves your workout form in real-time. The episode also covers moving to Hampton Roads, the fitness industry, and future plans for VIX.

Chapters:  (0:00) Opening remarks and episode introduction (2:18) Introducing guest Andrew, a recent micro pitch winner (3:32) Conversation about Start Peninsula and its history (6:29) Introduction to Andrew's startup journey and company Beige (7:44) Explanation of VIX, the AI personal trainer app (13:29) The inspiration behind creating VIX (14:33) Challenges and lessons from a previous startup (19:56) Moving to Hampton Roads and setting up the business (28:24) Discussion on fitness industry and the importance of proper form (40:19) Future development plans and features for VIX

ABOUT THE 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.

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

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

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.

Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM: https://www.innovate757.org/live/

In this episode, Zack, Tim, and Torrey discuss transitioning from military life to business, leveraging military experience, and effective networking strategies.

They introduce Scribble, its pricing model, and highlight the importance of overcoming rejection and valuing community in entrepreneurship.

Chapters:  (0:00) Greetings  (0:10) Enjoying the warm June weather  (1:19) Transitioning from military life  (3:37) Leveraging military experience in business  (12:58) Introduction to Scribble  (22:14) Pricing and subscription model  (33:31) Strategies for networking effectively  (43:08) Overcoming the fear of rejection in business  (48:38) The value of community in entrepreneurship  (1:00:11) Closing remarks

ABOUT THE 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.

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

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

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.

Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM: https://www.innovate757.org/live/

Join us on our "sweetheart" episode 214 where we explore the power of laughter in business and innovation with Allison Moore!

Tim, Zack, and Allison Moore dive into comedy's nuances, from roasting to transitioning to corporate gigs. Allison shares her journey, her Amazon Prime special, adapting to virtual comedy during the pandemic, and insights on the Will Smith and Chris Rock incident.

Chapters:  (0:00) Introduction and greetings  (0:45) Discussion on comedy and roasting  (1:22) Introduction of today's guest, Allison Moore  (4:12) Allison's journey into comedy  (6:01) Allison's comedy special on Amazon Prime  (16:41) Transitioning from comedy clubs to corporate comedy  (19:17) Adapting to virtual comedy during the pandemic  (25:07) Addressing the Will Smith and Chris Rock incident  (40:00) Sponsor: VentureX  (47:02) Using improv and comedy for corporate training  (57:01) Closing thoughts and final messages

ABOUT THE GUEST: Allison More is a Hampton Roads-based entrepreneur, comedian, and founder of More Laughing Training and Development (MLTD) is a personal and professional development company that makes training and development fun and enjoyable to maximize the learning experience.

LINKS: 1. https://allisonthecomedian.com 2. Allison the Comedian Bl@ck Card Comedy Special - Amazon Prime | https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0CW2CS7BG/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

ABOUT THE 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.

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

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

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.

Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM: https://www.innovate757.org/live/

On this week's episode, Greg Lewis from Future of Hampton Roads discusses the importance of data collection, regional collaboration, and loyalty for business growth. 

The conversation covers challenges, opportunities in the commercial sector, local dining, and workforce transition programs for military personnel.

Chapters:  (0:00) Introduction and catching up with Zack Miller and Tim Ryan (2:11) Guest introduction: Greg Lewis from Future of Hampton Roads (7:24) Overview of the Future of Hampton Roads organization and its initiatives (29:10) Importance of data collection and regional focus for business growth (34:50) Discussion on regional resources, collaboration, and potential solutions (43:10) The value of regional loyalty, local events, and fostering community (44:56) Dealing with challenges and defining success in trailblazing initiatives (51:42) Opportunities for commercial sector and infrastructure in Hampton Roads (54:17) Appreciation of local natural beauty and potential of connecting cities through waterways (1:00:02) Discussion on local dining, nightlife, and potential for a diverse food scene (1:04:16) Conclusion: Local workforce opportunities and transition assistance programs for military personnel

ABOUT THE SHOW

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.

About the hosts:

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

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.

Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM: https://www.innovate757.org/live/

In this 212th episode, the hosts connect with Gen Z entrepreneur Isaiah Smith, founder and CEO of Build for Demand - a team of product developers that help visionaries build products that customers actually want to buy.

Tune in as the trio discuss the importance of educating and guiding high school students by connecting them with opportunities for entrepreneurship.

Chapters:  (0:00) Intro (8:53) Introduction of guest Isaiah Smith, co-chair of the Hampton Roads Gen Z Commission (13:12) Debate about the current state of college education and student loans (23:14) The role of guidance counselors in shaping Gen Z's career choices (31:17) The response of regional organizations to Gen Z involvement (39:58) The process and challenges of turning ideas into software products (49:01) Applying real estate sales strategies to the tech startup industry (54:24) Importance of humble product and adapting to market changes (1:06:37) Discussion on pricing models in the tech industry (1:12:21) Isaiah Smith talks about growth pains and need for hiring (1:13:17) Episode wraps up with Zack Miller's closing remarks

ABOUT THE SHOW

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.

About the hosts:

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

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.

Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM: https://www.innovate757.org/live/