Life In The Weeds

Bobby Stuckey is a restauranteur in Boulder Co. His resume is beyond impressive. Starting as a bus boy at age 13 in Scottsdale he worked his way up the ranks and later became a Master Sommelier taking the Wine Director position at The Little Nell in Aspen, and the world renowned French Laundry in Yountville. He now runs Frasca Hospitality and over the past year he has been one of the main leaders and founders of the Independent Restaurant Coalition where he fought daily with Congress and politicians to fund the RRF and make specific changes to the PPP for the hospitality industry. 

This Dynamic Married Duo are doing their part in getting the best out of people. Micheal is a business coach and Natalie is a health coach and together they have big plans for the future. They are both authors, have 2 children, multiple streams of revenue, and are showing no signs of slowing down!

Gavin Kaysen is one of America's most influential Chefs. He is the owner of Soigne Hospitality which has several restaurants and brands under it. Gavin is a force of change in the hospitality space and is one of the kindest men I know. The mentors he has in his life taught him the value of mentorship and it's amazing to hear what he's doing and how he is changing the mindset of the hospitality profession. Enjoy this wonderful episode with my friend, Chef Gavin Kaysen. 

Lane was the owner of 3 online clothing retailers and is now working on her Master's Degree in Education. Talk about a radical left turn! Enjoy this episode. 

Sean Miku is the owner and founder of SIMPLIHOM real estate. They have become the fastest growing agency in Middle Tennessee growing from 24 agents to well over 250 in just one year's time. Check out this episode to hear how Sean's humble, but necessary, beginnings landed him in a spot to take his agency global.

Chris Barrett is not your average man. Designing his first rifle at age 18, Chris and his father Ronnie have revolutionized the firearm industry. He is full of knowledge, passionate about his life, and without a doubt has helped save numerous lives by his work at Barrett Firearms. 

Campbell Valentine is a 26 year old Entrepreneur from Middle Tennessee. He is the founder and host of The PodGoats Podcast, a podcast that has just surpassed 1.3 million downloads. Campbell graduated from UT with an English Major, wrote his first 750 page book in college, is currently working on copywriting, assisting others in launching their own podcasts, and has some big plans for the world. Enjoy the laughs!

GIMME THE LESSER BABKA..Laurence Faber and Emily Williams are about to change the food scene in Knoxville. These two amazing humans are taking the babka scene by storm and have no intentions of slowing down. 

Shane & Ashley are a married couple that are both entrepreneurs. On top of that, Shane is also the Mayor of Murfreesboro, Tn (which is the 10th fastest growing city in AMERICA.) Shane is a contractor and builds some of the most beautiful buildings and homes in Middle Tennessee, and Ashley is an Esthetician and makes some beautiful faces.  

Ronnie Martin is the VP and Financial Advisor of Pinnacle Bank. He has made a career out of excellence and offers a ton of wisdom and insight in this interview. We also share some great memories and laughs!