Fervent Four

Marla Schuchman, Founder of  Made in 757 , joins the show to discuss her experiences  working with startups globally , the importance of  reinvesting back into your community , and why entrepreneurs should  embrace failure .

A.K. Shultz, Co-founder and CEO at  SVT Robotics , joins the show to discuss  disruption within the robotics industry , the  funding journey  for a startup, and how to  improve your decision making  as a Founder.

Chris Rumper and Stanley Glover, Co-founders of  Pocket Properties App , join the show to talk about the emerging  fractional real estate investing  market,  lessons learned  from running a startup, and how to  seize a rapidly growing market opportunity .

Tage Counts , Vice President of Membership at  The Hampton Roads Chamber , joins the show to discuss the local  resources available to help your business , the importance of  collaboration among local chambers , and when is the right time for a business to  join The Hampton Roads Chamber .

Marshall Rabil , Director of Sales and Marketing at  Hubbard Peanut Company (Hubs) , joins the show to discuss the  Hubbard Peanut Company , life working in a  family business , and how to approach  running a seasonal business.

Maya Holihan , Founder and CEO of  EWedded , joins the show to discuss her  new business venture (EWedded) , lessons learned from  "failing" during the entrepreneurial journey , and navigating the entrepreneurial ecosystem as a  Female Founder .

Jennifer Strout , CEO and President of  MotivateU , joins the show to discuss the  community based fitness  marketplace, the  power of asking questions , and importance of  knowing your WHY  as an entrepreneur.

52 weeks ago Tim Ryan and Zack Miller pressed record . 1-year later The Fervent Four Show is full steam ahead. This week, hear hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller  reflect on The Fervent Four  (52 episodes later) and discuss  the future of entrepreneurship in a post-COVID world .

Aaz Mickens-Dessaso , of 757Startups and  Techstars , joins the show to discuss  what has surprised her most  about #the757 enterprenuerial community, the importance of  creating an inclusive startup culture , and  the recent Techstars extensive report  on the Hampton Roads entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Chef Chris Hill  (chef, restaurant owner, author and public speaker) joins the show to discuss the  current state of the food industry , best ways to spend  COVID grant money , and the  future of the food industry  post COVID.

Joe Weaver, Founder of  Ario , joins the show to discuss  operating a high tech  company in a non traditional market, placing  first at the Verizon "Built on 5G" Challenge , and the  current state and future of augmented reality .

Cassidy Lewis, Chief Marketing Officer of  Cooper Hurley , joins the show to discuss running  a Super Bowl commercial , how to  market an under the radar brand , and the  most effective marketing methods .

Alexis Perkins,  Founder of Chair One Fitness , joins the show to discuss  advice for entrepreneurs  who are afraid to pitch their business, finding  the motivation to make your dreams a reality , and the importance of  pivoting your business when the marketplace changes.

Chris Tillet , of Tillet Advisors LLC, joins the show to discuss  relationship building and networking ,  holding various jobs throughout a professional career , and  the valuable life + business lessons learned from working in the restaurant industry .

Misty Leinberger , CPA and Owner of Pixel Financial Group, joins the show to discuss  the accounting industry ,  working with small businesses , and  the latest updates on the payroll protection program (Covid relief).

Lauren Wilson,  Lead Marketing Coordinator at One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning , joins the show to discuss  marketing your business ,  measuring success , and  the top qualities for new hires in the marketing profession .

Daniel Byler Clark , of 757 Angels, joins the show to discuss  angel investing ,  the 757 entrepreneurial ecosystem , and  specific reasons why 757 Angels is interested in investing in your company.

Chanice Rawlison, Founder of 13b Bakery and Bistro, discusses  starting a business during Covid-19 ,  pitch competitions , and  overcoming down moments as an entrepreneur.

Kathy Reagan Young turned her MS diagnosis into a full blown  community ,  business opportunity , and  podcast .

Entrepreneur Nick Sutton joins the show to talk about  founding Digital Lens Rental ,  opening a new store during COVID , and  the uphill battle of owning a business. 

Tim and Zack kick of 2021 by discussing the  2020 recap ,  what you learn about yourself in a marathon , and  the power of context  in today's world

Joy Guru Alesha Brown joins Tim and Zack to talk about  turning notes into a book , the  meaning behind the name , and  the secret behind NYT Best Sellers .

Entrepreneur and Musician Sam Eure chats with Tim and Zack about  Covid business implications for musicians ,  social media's role in music , and his  favorite and least favorite songs to perform .

Ronnie Parker, Officer of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) for the Hampton Roads Chamber, joins the show and discusses  the reason why diversity training videos often don't work , the parallels between  fitness and DEI , as well as  addressing inclusion in the era of cancel culture .

Tim Ritter, Owner of Family Fun Xperience, joins the show to discuss  FFX's March launch and Covid pivots , the  downstream effects of tourism policy , and their  one less straw campaign  for family businesses.