UKnowAdamTsang

Content warning: An incident of sexual assault is recounted in this episode. Hello! Today, I'm thrilled to sit down with Jenny Lynn Anderson, one of the most tenacious people I know! We cover her life experience in Public Relations and entrepreneurship, what has and hasn't changed in the industry with the advent of new technologies, her new company Buzz Marketing, and all about succeeding...

Hello! Dr. Sreevalli ("Sreelu") Dega is the mind behind Statesboro Urgent Care, a clinic in the Market District. We'll talk about her upbringing in India and her migration to the US, why she started her own clinic & the impact COVID-19 had on her plans, and how she fosters a friendly, welcoming work environment to raise the spirits of both employees and patients alike. Thanks for w...

Howdy! This time I'm sitting across from the one and only Daniel Dabbs, founder of Battlbox, a subscription service for survival & outdoors gear. We'll discuss how he carved out his own niche in the market, the techniques and practices he uses to keep subscriptions selling (especially in the digital age), proper time management, why he felt that college wasn't a good fit for him, a...

Today's guest is Statesboro's own Bubba Hunt! A man always on the move, he's had a colored career that took him from the day-to-day haggling of Pawn Shops, to the world of car dealership and creating viral commercials within the local TV market, and finally to real estate, wherein Bubba currently acts as president of RE/MAX Eagle Creek Realty! Come for his story, stay to find out what...

The Business Innovation Group (BIG) is where I get a lot of my work done, and where our podcast studio lives. My very special guest today is the newly named Director of Business Incubation. BIG provides and nurtures an ecosystem throughout the state of Georgia to help entrepreneurs create, incubate and accelerate their for-profit business enterprises. Patrick will discuss how he landed here -- a d...

Let's get motivated! My guest today, Mindy Fair, has won "Most Fabulist Personal Trainer" in Statesboro Magazine's competition for two years running! We'll talk about her work at Empowher Women's 24/7 Fitness, her training style and techniques to get people motivated, the effectiveness of forming fitness communities, how she helps fund and fuel her passion as a Regional VP...

Join Adam Tsang and his guest Ben Ross (Statesboro Magazine's most Fabulous Man!) of Forest Heights Pharmacy as they discuss the demands and philosophies that running an independent pharmacy requires. Ross took a sleepy pharmacy with barely any employees and transformed it into a bustling success story. He also is a founding member of Frontline Nutrition, developer of the ID-6 immune boosting...

Good morning! Let’s Get Up And Adam with professional DJ and founder of The Above Average Golf, Jordon Bala! We discuss how he got into DJing weddings and the secret sauce to getting the party started. We then move onto his latest venture, TAAG, and the art of identifying what works in other places to bring back home. Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for tuning in! Let’s get Up and Adam! Find more abo...

Good morning! Today I sit across the table from John Keene of Bowtreader, a family-owned and operated company all archery and the sport of taking down game with a bow and arrow. John will talk about how he found himself in this niche industry, the appeal of personalized bow-and-arrow kits compared to standard rifle hunting, the role of faith his his everyday decision-making, and a smattering of ot...

Good morning! From Colombia to London to Statesboro, our well-traveled guest today is Jorge Gonzalez -- a coach at Tormenta FC and founder of JG Training, offering a professional training environment for athletes of all levels. We'll talk about the journey that led him to operating in the US, the challenges of immigration and his philosophy of sports training -- and more! Thanks for tuning in!...

We're back in the podcast studio with Deion Wynter, the man with the drip! He is the founder of Wynter Media, a media production company who follows the tenet of "Multimedia Made Righteous." We will discuss the importance of service, the role faith and values play in his decision making, media production tips, ChatGPT's influence in society, and more! Thanks for tuning in! Let’s ge...

Hello! My guest today is Robert-David Weeks, a public speaker I had the opportunity to connect with after the 2023 Savannah GRIT Conference! This podcast is for those who know what it feels like to be nervous before a public speech. In other words, it's for everyone! Major themes we touch on are the importance of asserting onself, injecting fun into every aspect of work that you can, and getti...

It's Monday morning, so that means it's time for a new episode of the UKnowAdamTsang podcast! Today's guest is Dylan John, a multi-talented construction and technology enthusiast who splits his time between project management at Winter Construction and teaching online courses at Georgia Southern University as an adjunct professor. We'll talk about his experience in mediation and so...

This episode was recorded after an exhausting week of Jim (co-founder of Whiskey Grail) and I preparing to make a pitch to a panel of venture capitalists at the GRIT Conference in Savannah, GA. We talk about what that is, why we're there, what we've done to prepare, and we then segue into a lengthy discussion about the recent advances in artificial intelligence (i.e. chatGPT). Our pitch is...

Good morning! Today, I invite you to join me in sitting down with Douglas Hiatt of Hiatt's Construction. In the construction business, a lot has to come together for a job well done. Between estimates, guesswork, and especially customer communications, it pays to come prepared. Heavily featured themes in this episode include customer service, leadership, and how to best acquire and use new kno...

Today, I sit across from Greg Kearney, founder of the Homegrown Trading Post: From goat's milk soap to CBD creams to soy wax candles, it's your one-stop-shop for locally produced cleanliness and fragrance products. The crux of our discussion is Greg's story of overcoming addiction to find what was missing in his life: Spirituality and purpose. We also talk about the role of music in en...

We're back with my first three-peat guest, Ryder Rouse! We've heard him talk about his fitness and real estate aspirations in the past, so this time I wanted to really hone in and focus on the content creation side of things. Ryder and I discuss the do's and don'ts of using social media to grow a brand and business, what to look out for when consuming social media yourself, and how...

I might not know a lot about flowers, but my guest, Kristian Ellison, sure does! When you think of entrepreneurs, "shy" probably isn't the first word to come to mind. In this episode, you'll hear about how Kristen overcame her crippling shyness & other challenges to pursue her passion in floral design. Thanks for tuning in -- here's hoping for a fantastic 2023! Check out Kr...

I have a sit down with my longtime friend Patrick White to talk about a subject we're both deeply involved in: food! Patrick provides a brilliant blueprint for how to start and grow into your own in the world of "chefdom." I don't want to harp on the same subjects too much, but the fact of the matter is that a little hard work goes a long way! Check out Patrick here: https://www.ch...

Let's get nuts! Today, I sit down with Jake Tarver of Mascot Pecan Shelling Co. It started with humble origins as a family-owned and operated roadside tourist stop that sold hand-shelled pecans. Now a second generation family business, it's expanded significantly, including into the world of candy -- and Jake's always on the lookout for more opportunities to grow the venture. If you&#3...

Ahoy, mateys! On deck today is Captain Bryan Neal of Low Country Drifters! We go over his lifetime of military service, and how it shaped who he is and where he wound up in life, both physically and metaphorically. Last month, he retired from the service. Having discovered that he enjoys the tranquility of the sea, he chose to base his civilian career upon it. His company, Low Country Drifters, of...

BigDog SnowCones runs a food truck that's easy to find -- just look for the big dogs! I sit down with founder Julie Miller to find out what led to her quitting her career as a dental hygienist to pursue the entrepreneurial lifestyle. If you're looking to start a pop-up business or get into Statesboro's burgeoning food truck game, stay and listen for some hot tips (such as the benefits...

If you're plugged into the local scene, you've probably been waiting for this one! In this episode, I finally get a chance to sit down with DeWayne Grice of Grice Connect! DeWayne grew up in a small, tightly-knit community where everyone had each other's backs. He aims to bring that level of camaraderie to Statesboro by providing a central hub where folks can stay informed and keep in...

In this episode, I have the privilege of sitting down with founder of both Airbound Entertainment & The Blue Room, William Bridwell! Everyone here knows about the Blue Room; it's Statesboro’s premiere entertainment and event venue! If you've ever dreamed of owning your own venue but don't know where to possibly begin, William's journey provides a fine blueprint of what's re...

Your plants will like what today's guest is selling! In this episode, I sit down to shoot the s*** with Elijah Crispell of Redd Rooster Fertilizer! Entrepreneurs come in all stripes and sizes; it's easy to not think about the innovations and technologies that help bring food to your table, but there are whole industries behind the process for a reason! Elijah's family business know-how...