Zack Miller, Tim Ryan

Fervent Four

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Where Hampton Roads entrepreneurs tell their stories. Since 2020, The Fervent Four Show has been the weekly conversation connecting the entrepreneurs, innovators, and community builders shaping the future of Hampton Roads, Virginia. Each Thursday at 11 a.m. EST, hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with founders, CEOs, investors, and ecosystem leaders to explore the real stories behind regional growth — from bold startups and 757 trailblazers to nationally recognized brands born right here. Whether you're launching your first venture or scaling your next big idea, these candid, conversation...

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Zack Miller, Tim Ryan

Episodes

A Photo Studio For Your Pets 22.11.2021 1:01:33

Erin Bonilla, Founder at Bonilla Pet Studio , joins the show to discuss her business: a photo studio for pets , lessons learned from scaling & expanding a business , and the importance of focusing on the positive as an entrepreneur. This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Erin Bonilla, Founder at Bonilla Pet Studio, to discuss how she bootstrapped her business through diffic...

Happiness at Work and Home 22.11.2021 1:01:24

Caitlin Iseler, Founder & CEO at happyly , joins the show to discuss her journey to founding, happyly , what to consider before going all-in on a startup, and the parallel's between athletics & entrepreneurship . Hear hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller chat with Caitlin Iseler, Founder & CEO at happyly. The new year is just a few weeks away, which means it's habit creating season! This week hos...

Standing Out in Business 22.11.2021 1:05:13

Elizabeth Duncan-Hawker, Founder at Red Hawk Strategic Solutions , joins the show to discuss the importance of confidence & how to gain it , what friendship exactly is , and how to use social media to make connections .

An Investor's POV on Raising $$$ 22.11.2021 1:02:39

Bay McLaughlin, Co-Founder at Brinc , joins the show to discuss his journey to becoming a venture capitalist , keys to building an innovative startup community , and his advice for Founders that are raising money .

Mental Health and Wellness in the 757 22.11.2021 57:37

Dr. Cynthia Romero, Director of the Brock Institute, joins the show to discuss the pandemic's impact on mental health , advice for how entrepreneurs can manage their mental health and wellness, and the role businesses play in supporting the mental health of their employees & surrounding communities .

Protecting Yourself from Unknown Dangers 22.11.2021 59:08

Dennis Woodbury, CEO & Founder at eZverifi , joins the show to discuss all things eZverifi , his Start Peninsula experience , and the long-term vision for his startup. Hear hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller chat with Dennis Woodbury, CEO and Founder at eZverifi. So how did a news story lead to one local man venturing out to start his own business? This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit d...

Understanding the Franchise Business Model 22.11.2021 1:02:35

Eddie Montero, Franchise Owner/Operator at The UPS Store , joins the show to discuss why he chose the franchise business model , his lessons learned in the navy + how he applies them to entrepreneurship , and the importance of building a strong company culture .

How One Person's Trash is Another Person's Startup 22.11.2021 1:01:07

Kala Fleming, Founder at Frontline Gig , joins the show to discuss her new startup + the need for green infrastructure , her journey to Hampton Roads , & why/where litter happens.

Active Duty Coast Guard and Entrepreneurship 22.11.2021 1:03:57

Jorge "JC" Colonnieves, Founder at JCFitsme , joins the show to discuss the "Aha!" moment that led him to start his business, operating a business while being active duty , and how to improve your fitness startup's brand .

Shopping for the Perfect Patent for Your Business 22.11.2021 58:57

Jesse Midgett, from the NASA Technology Transfer Program , joins the show to discuss a few of the ~430 NASA patents available for licensing, the future of commercial space travel , and his thoughts on the local startup community .

Gaining a New Perspective on Entrepreneurship 22.11.2021 57:56

Nate Marcus, Founder & CEO at OccasionGenius , joins the show to discuss his entrepreneurial journey , pivoting his business in the wake of COVID-19, and how he has successfully raised over $6M+ in funding .

Building and Managing a Team 22.11.2021 1:05:33

Erica McMannes, co-founder & COO at Instant Teams , joins the show to discuss the 6x growth of Instant Teams in the last 18 months, fundraising strategies , and what skills are needed most in today's job market.

The Importance of Being Well-Rounded in Business 22.11.2021 1:01:22

Brandon Johnson, Owner of Vintner's Cellar Winery of Yorktown , joins the show to discuss why he purchased the Vintner's Cellar Winery, things to consider when acquiring a business , and the importance of optimism in entrepreneurship .

The Ins and Outs of the Trucking Industry 22.11.2021 1:00:06

George Berry, Founder at Pioneer Transport, Inc. , joins the show to discuss the ins and outs of the trucking industry , grants + funding opportunities for businesses in Hampton Roads, and why NOW is the time to invest in the trucking industry.

The Importance of Finding Your Niche 22.11.2021 1:02:33

Micah Miller, Managing Member and Founder at Easton Outdoors , joins the show to discuss all things Easton Outdoors , the importance of creating a strong web presence and his proven 5-step sales process .

Using Science to Make Creative Business Decisions 22.11.2021 1:06:21

Dave Rosen, Co-founder and CEO of Secret Chord Laboratories, Inc ., joins the show to discuss his journey from PhD to Founder , Secret Chord Laboratories , and the upcoming closed beta product release of Dopr – a software designed to help artists better forecast song performance.

Using Podcasts to Grow Your Business 22.11.2021 1:01:24

Eric Thomas, Co-founder & President at Rival Digital , joins the show to discuss his experiences running a podcast , all things Rival Digital , and some challenges he has faced an entrepreneur. Hear hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller chat with Eric Thomas, Co-founder & President at Rival Digital. Podcasts are not just the rave of the town; they are a fantastic tool that you can use to grow your...

Accelerating and Validating Your Business 22.11.2021 1:00:17

Josh Green, Director at the Innovation Commercialization Assistance Program, joins the show to discuss customer discovery , quantifying success , and the ICAP experience .

The importance communication has on your business 22.11.2021 1:03:38

Danny Rubin, Founder & President at Rubin , joins the show to discuss the most over looked and under-taught skill: email etiquette , pivoting his business from a client services model to a SaaS platform , and the importance of understanding customer feedback.

Growing Your Startup 22.11.2021 1:02:52

Craig Zingerline, Founder & CEO at Growth University , joins the show to discuss key metrics for startups & how to improve them, the mission of Growth University , and the importance of experimentation & customer feedback loops for early-stage startups.

Growing the 757 Startup Community 22.11.2021 1:02:17

Hunter Walsh, Program Manager at 757 Startup Studios , joins the show to discuss to discuss why 757 Startup Studios is unique to Hampton Roads, the current state of the local startup community , and how Hunter's experience in the local business community has helped bring a new perspective to the region's entrepreneurial activities.

Mastering Your Performances and Networking in 2K21 22.11.2021 1:06:19

Gavin Andersen, a consultant at Arcphor , joins the show to discuss his perspective of the startup community as a recent college graduate, the importance of entrepreneurial thinking , and Tim's proven process for successfully onboarding new employees .

Pushing Change in the Car Industry 22.11.2021 1:00:38

Nick Kondoori, Founder & CEO at KarHappy , joins the show to discuss the ins and outs of his new business venture , KarHappy, as well as his goals are as an entrepreneur and business owner.

Going the Extra Mile for you Clients 22.11.2021 1:03:20

Kenya Williams, Owner at iShine For You Auto Detailing , joins the show to discuss why he chose to pursue entrepreneurship , how to market your business when you are new to an area/market, and some lessons he learned about business from being a successful basketball coach & player.

The Challenge of Building a Startup 22.11.2021 1:05:59

Scott Janney, Founder at Magazine Jukebox , joins the show to discuss his new startup , Magazine Jukebox, how to land meetings with Fortune 100 companies as a pre-revenue company, and the importance of being charismatic & visionary as a Founder .