CEOs wear many hats, and that’s especially true in the world of IT. So, it’s pretty appropriate Brian Strong heads up TenHats - an IT and data center firm in Knoxville, Tennessee. The name isn’t just eye-catching, it reflects the wide variety of services the business provides to its customers. In this episode, Brian recounts how the company landed on its current name during a rebranding effort.  He and Chris also discuss their shared backgrounds in telecom, and they even delve into local conspiracy theories surrounding Knoxville’s communication buildings. 

Show Highlights

• (0:00) Intro
• (2:02) Brian's path to TenHats
• (4:35) Rebranding to TenHats
• (6:32) Conspiracy theories and Knoxville's tech buildings
• (8:42) What does TenHats do as a business
• (11:39) Services proved by TenHats
• (14:02) What power demands will look like in the future
• (16:28) What’s ahead for TenHats
• (19:24) Brian's moment of validation at TenHats
• (23:07) TenHats' branding beyond its name
• (25:24) What brand does Brian admire?
• (28:02) How to learn more about Brian and TenHats

About Brian Strong:
Brian Strong is TenHats’ Chief Executive Officer, working with every department to cast and execute the company’s vision. As CEO, he also represents TenHats publicly, assists in the sales process, and manages TenHats’ partnership with Covenant Health.

Before joining the team, Brian gained extensive management and sales experience working at nationwide MSP and IaaS firms in the Knoxville region. Brian was the top salesperson at Claris Networks when he decided to leave and found his own company, Vendor Registry, which he sold in 2020.

In 2003, Brian graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a BS in Finance. In his free time, Brian enjoys playing in a local soccer league and spending time with his family.

Links:

• TenHats' Website: https://tenhats.com/
• Brian’s email: [email protected]