The Scene Projects

Bubba Startz engages with Emma Forgette as she shares her musical journey, highlighting the evolution of her career. The conversation shifts to the vibrant Florida music scene and the challenges of balancing multiple gigs. Emma delves into the formation of her band and the various industry challenges they face. She offers valuable advice on team collaboration, emphasizing the importance of working together effectively. The discussion explores her musical influences and distinctive style, guiding listeners on where to find her music. The episode concludes with closing remarks, encapsulating the essence of Emma's artistic endeavors and future aspirations.

(0:16) Emma Forgette's Musical Journey

(5:42) Florida Music Scene & Balancing Gigs

(7:09) Forming the Band & Industry Challenges

(9:28) Advice and Team Collaboration

(11:07) Influences, Style, and Where to Find Emma's Music

(13:11) Closing Remarks

Bubba Startz chats with Steve Walsh about his journey in investing and his passion for helping others. They explore the balance between intuition and analytics, the importance of mentors, and the benefits of meditation and exercise. Steve highlights investing in people over companies and discusses current economic opportunities. They cover holistic investment advice, business sale preparation, and early exit strategies. Steve shares insights on thinking like an investor and offers a book giveaway. The episode concludes with closing remarks and gratitude.

(0:23) Introduction and Steve Walsh’s backstory

(3:50) Helping others through investing knowledge

(5:18) Balancing intuition and analytics in investing

(9:22) Learning from early investment experiences

(12:06) The role of mentors and coaches

(14:04) Importance of meditation and working out

(17:28) Investing in people over companies

(19:33) Opportunities in the current economic climate

(25:41) Opportunities in the current economic climate continuation

(27:42) Holistic investment advice: Read, meditate, work out

(28:18) Preparing businesses for sale

(29:55) Importance of early exit strategy planning

(31:09) Thinking like an investor as a business owner

(31:39) Steve Walsh's book giveaway and resources

(32:54) Closing remarks and gratitude

Bubba Startz kicks off the episode by introducing Brent Lindstrom, diving into his career and creative journey. The conversation explores the significance of short form content and how it inspires storytelling. Brent shares insights on working in independent film, publishing, and the challenges of producing family-friendly content. They discuss Brent's published works and the opportunities they offer. The episode provides a glimpse into Brent's diverse experiences in the creative industry and his dedication to crafting meaningful narratives.

(0:00) Introduction and Welcoming Brent Lindstrom

(0:54) Brent Lindstrom's Career and Creative Journey

(4:20) The Importance of Short Form Content and Inspiration for Storytelling

(7:55) Independent Film, Publishing, and Producing Family-Friendly Content

(14:22) Brent's Published Works and Offers

Bubba Startz welcomes Tom Capone to discuss his background and delve into the capabilities of Lens AI. They explore the value AI brings to small businesses and marketing, highlighting benefits in cost, efficiency, and speed. The conversation shifts to future improvements and the adoption of AI tools, focusing on opportunities for new entrepreneurs. They measure Lens AI's impact on business growth and how entrepreneurship can positively affect communities. Addressing limiting beliefs about AI and entrepreneurship, they encourage listeners to experiment with AI tools. The episode concludes with information on getting involved with Lens AI and preorder details.

(0:22) Introduction and Tom Capone's Background

(2:14) Overview of Lens AI and Its Capabilities

(3:05) AI Value for Small Businesses and Marketing

(5:23) Cost, Efficiency, and Speed Benefits of AI

(8:38) Future Improvements and Adoption of AI Tools

(11:05) Opportunities for New Entrepreneurs with AI

(13:28) Measuring Lens AI's Impact on Business Growth

(15:43) Entrepreneurship's Impact on Communities

(17:52) Overcoming Limiting Beliefs about AI and Entrepreneurship

(22:09) Encouragement to Experiment with AI Tools

(24:30) Getting Involved with Lens AI and Preorder Info

Bubba Startz chats with Darin R. Kaiser about his journey into strategic tax coaching and joining Enterprise Sage. They discuss the importance of discipline, systems, and the hurdles young entrepreneurs face. Darin offers insights on building a transferable business, separating identity from business, and his shift from athlete to coach. They also cover documenting systems, reducing owner dependency, and balancing revenue and value.

(0:22) Introduction and show format overview with Darren Arkheiser

(1:04) Darren Arkheiser's personal and professional backstory

(2:57) Transition to strategic tax coaching

(3:43) Joining Enterprise Sage and the role of coaching in business

(6:41) Importance of discipline, systems, and challenges for young entrepreneurs

(9:17) Separating personal identity from business

(11:30) Starting the client process at Enterprise Sage

(14:16) Building a transferable business

(17:39) Transitioning from athlete to coach

(21:45) Rewarding aspects of coaching others

(28:06) Finding joy in entrepreneurship

(30:30) Developing media credentials and opportunities

(31:03) Addressing and reducing owner dependency in business

(37:13) Importance of documenting systems and processes

(39:31) Freeing up time for higher-value tasks

(44:45) Allowing others to excel and letting go as a founder

(46:03) Balancing revenue and value in business

(49:54) Building value beyond the founder

(52:38) Preparing for potential business acquisition

(57:21) Considering sustainable business growth

(1:00:43) Determining growth capacity

(1:03:36) Identifying business health indicators

(1:06:21) Transitioning from job to business asset

(1:09:04) Planning for business exit and legacy

(1:09:59) Starting and continuing the conversation for business growth

(1:13:38) Appreciation and closing remarks with Darren Arkheiser

(1:14:10) Introduction to next segment

(1:14:35) Challenges faced by independent artists

(1:15:50) Live event spotlight: local bands

(1:17:22) Behind-the-scenes insights into digital media production

(1:18:40) Sponsor: MusicFestLive

(1:19:05) Listener questions and answers

(1:20:30) Upcoming events and announcements

(1:21:45) Closing remarks and thank yous

Bubba Startz welcomes Bella Lam, diving into her musical journey and the influences that have shaped her artistry. They explore Bella's distinct country music style and how it compares to other scenes. Bella shares her plans to relocate and offers insights into the life of a musician in Chattanooga. The episode wraps up with information on where listeners can find Bella's music and her closing thoughts on her evolving career and future aspirations.

(0:00) Introduction and Welcoming Bella Lam

(1:01) Bella Lam's musical journey and influences

(5:03) Bella's unique country music style and scene comparison

(8:44) Bella's relocation plans and musician's life in Chattanooga

(11:06) Where to find Bella Lam's music and closing thoughts

Bubba Startz welcomes Moshe Mikanovsky to discuss his career journey and expertise in educating startup founders. They explore the concept of creating products for good, addressing common mistakes and pitfalls founders face. The conversation highlights challenges at various startup stages and the importance of validating product-market fit. They examine user needs and problem-solving approaches, as well as the differences in teaching founders versus college students. Cultural differences in startups are discussed, along with the balance between creativity and analytical thinking. The episode concludes with insights on continuous learning, the challenges founders face, and how to connect with Moshe.

(0:12) Introduction and Moshe Mikanovsky’s Career Journey

(2:00) Educating Startup Founders & Products for Good

(3:23) Common Mistakes and Pitfalls for Startup Founders

(5:34) Challenges at Different Startup Stages

(6:49) Validating Product-Market Fit

(8:08) User Needs and Problem-Solving Approaches

(11:02) Teaching Founders vs. College Students

(14:18) Cultural Differences in Startups

(17:53) Balancing Creativity and Analytical Thinking

(22:22) Continuous Learning, Founder Challenges, and Connecting with Moshe

Bubba Startz welcomes Charleh Knighton, diving into her background and journey to New York. They discuss the benefits of Yelp Payment, including lower transaction fees, and explore the vision of Andreas, the founder. The conversation covers consolidating multiple financial accounts and the challenges faced by small businesses. They talk about strategies to reach more customers and leverage Yelp for better customer engagement. Charleh shares insights into understanding customer behavior and building deeper relationships, while also emphasizing the importance of supporting local communities. The episode touches on the Yell app, future growth, customer service, and ends with a chat about favorite English food and closing remarks.

(0:21) Welcome, guest introduction, and Charleh Knighton's background

(2:11) The journey to New York

(3:02) Yelp Payment: Benefits and lower transaction fees

(5:18) Andreas, the founder's vision

(6:06) Consolidating and handling multiple financial accounts

(10:25) Challenges for small businesses

(13:02) Reaching more customers

(25:14) Leveraging Yelp to reach customers

(27:15) Understanding customer behavior

(29:06) Building deeper relationships with customers

(31:01) Supporting local communities

(33:27) Yell app and business services

(34:16) Future growth and vision

(35:17) Customer service and personal touch

(35:48) Favorite English food and closing remarks

Bubba Startz introduces Saskhia Menendez, delving into their backstory, the challenges they faced, and their upbringing. Saskhia shares their journey in both music and podcasting, highlighting the interconnectedness of these creative fields. Bubba discusses the concept of artist discovery and music as a universal language that transcends barriers. They explore how sports and music can bridge gaps between diverse communities. Saskhia emphasizes their dedication to community work and reflects on the impact of their efforts. The episode concludes with Saskhia's final thoughts, underscoring the importance of community and creativity.

(0:00) Introduction and guest Saskia Menendez

(1:12) Saskia's backstory, challenges, and upbringing

(6:24) Saskia's journey in music and podcasting

(10:27) Bubba's artist discovery and the universal language

(15:13) Bridging gaps with sports and music

(17:19) Saskia's community work and final thoughts

(20:07) Sponsor: Pure and Easy Tea

Bubba Startz introduces Sara Kelsey, exploring her background, struggles, and career journey. The conversation delves into how finding faith significantly impacted her life and career trajectory, leading to a transition into podcast booking and personal growth. They discuss the transformative power of podcasts, with Bubba sharing his personal story. The episode also touches on adoption stories and the financial challenges associated with them. Sara concludes with a message of hope, providing listeners with her contact information for further connection and support.

(0:00) Introduction and welcome to Sarah Kelsey

(1:05) Sarah Kelsey's background, struggles, and career

(4:23) Finding faith and its impact

(6:11) Transition to podcast booking and personal growth

(9:48) The transformative power of podcasts and Bubba's story

(15:48) Adoption stories and financial challenges

(18:09) Sarah Kelsey's message of hope and contact information