Fervent Four

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.

CEO of Romans Tide, Nick Shucet, joins the show to talk about  Amazon's role in small business ,  getting started in e-commerce , and using  humble beginnings as motivation .

Chris Shelton, former Executive Director of Startwheel and Owner of Cure Coffeehouse and Cureo Coffee Liqueur, shares his wisdom on the  government's small business Covid response , the challenges of  leading a team during 2020 , and  preserving the mental health of entrepreneurs  when the world is crashing down.

Anthony Vittone, COO of DoneUp, talks with Tim and Zack about  the different use cases for drones , the  evolution of drones ,  how DroneUp has responded to Covid-19  and  who will win the drone home-delivery race? Amazon or Walmart .

Dawn Brotherton, of Blue Dragon Publishing, talks with Tim and Zack about  the four different types of publishing , how she's able to  help aspiring authors become published ,  how to break down the process of writing a book .

Steve Waddell, founder of Nasoni and Dave Scouler, business relationship manager, talk with Tim and Zack about  how the team met  to get Nasoni where it is today,  their pitch and origin , and  how easy are the faucets to install ?

Joel Ankney, founder of Ankney Law, talks with Tim and Zack about  discerning law  for entrepreneurs,  legal considerations when raising capital , and the  reasons to write a book as a professional .

Blake Luse, Managing Director of Ferguson Ventures, shares his perspective on  customer-focused entrepreneurs , what  he looks for  in Founders, and the  power of relationships .

Lee Sheridan, owner of Two Maids and a Mop Virginia Beach, joins the show to talk about  expanding his business model  on the fly, following  key metrics , and the  challenges of staffing .

Entrepreneur and financial advisor Xerxes Nabong shares his perspective on  money relationships  and the  source of confidence .

Joe Bucci, Entrepreneurship Professor at Regent University, shares his perspective on  redemption , the power of  vulnerability , and running to  gain perspective .

Kempsville Business and Entrepreneurship Academy professors and students join the show to talk about  raising money ,  persistence , and  inspiration .   On August 9, 2009, a new show hit the airwaves on ABC. What no one expected was how popular the show would become with families. Shark Tank . I ( Zack Miller ) met one of the hosts (sharks) on the show in 2015, Daymond John , and when I asked him...

Deany Dormer, CEO of Executive Events, chats with Tim and Gary about  big virtual event mistakes , as well as the  number one prerequisite for planning a virtual event  (it's not what you may think).

Jaynee Sasso, Founder of SeniorRuns, joins the show and talks about  Tenacity, Consistency, and Positivity , some of her  daily routine , and  knowing what the market wants .

Gary Plaag, W&M Professor and founder of Couragio Consulting, shares his takes on  turning your pitch into a performance , the  effect of Shark Tank  on entrepreneurship, and how to  rock the virtual call .

Business Director of Escape Room Virginia, Candice Gallmeyer, shares her perspective on  engaging her customers  through social media, asking for a raise as a  female international spy , and her secrets to  stirring creativity .

The regional director of Gather, Savannah Bolin, joins the show to talk about the  real definition of co-working ,  creating community from scratch , and the  hidden gems of Hampton Roads .

Tiffanie Rosier, founder of Allstar Photobooth, provides great perspective on how to  get started in the event space , the right way to do  client outreach , and the secret to  keeping your content fresh .

Nate Tschohl, founder of Swimnerd, joins the show to talk about the  origins of Swimnerd  and his  experiences manufacturing in China .

Dennis Gray, Founder of Accurid Pest Solutions, shares his perspective on  terrible pest stories ,  persevering through hardship , and  a great branding investment  for his business. Hear hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller chat with Dennis Gray, Founder of Accurid Pest Solutions. Don't miss out on hearing some crazy stories, innovative practices, and inspiring grit. Did you know that only 4% of busine...

Cara Simpson and Vicki Harrington of CrimDell SBN join the show to discuss the  current MBA experience ,  Covid takeaways ,  and how to  connect with the organization .

Erik J. Olson, founder of Array Digital, joins the show and discusses   goal setting and transparency , lessons from his  business journey , and his advice for doing  business with friends .

Mike Austin, PPP Expert at the HR SBDC, discusses  who should be taking PPP loans , making  projections in the face of uncertainty , and the  little-known interaction between PPP and EIDL .

Jim Carroll, Executive Director of the HR SBDC, joins the show and shares his perspective on  grit ,  reopening your business , and the  SBDC's network of relationships , among much more.

Steve duBois of Patent Portfolio Builders joins the show and discusses  NDA's , the  biggest mistakes  he sees from entrepreneurs, and  how to protect yourself when outsourcing code .