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...

Author

Zack Miller, Tim Ryan

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.innovate757.org

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Need capital for your business? 21.11.2021

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.

Opening a new business now? 21.11.2021

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

Turning an Epiphany into a Business 21.11.2021

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

Expanding Your Business 21.11.2021

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. 

Hello 2k21 21.11.2021

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 in 2020 21.11.2021

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 .

Live Entertainment Moving Forward 21.11.2021

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 .

Diversity and Inclusion Across the 757 21.11.2021

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 .

2020, a Family Affair 21.11.2021

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.

Leveraging Amazon as an Entrepreneur 21.11.2021

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 .

Leading a Team Through 2020 21.11.2021

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.

"Drone" -ing on with Covid 21.11.2021

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 .

Publishing your Business or Life 21.11.2021

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 .

Fountains of Nasoni 21.11.2021

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 ?

Skillfully Navigating Startup Law 21.11.2021

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 .

Investing in 757 Entrepreneurs 21.11.2021

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 .

Measuring what Matters 21.11.2021

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 .

Be Your Own Champion 21.11.2021

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

Redeeming the year 2020 21.11.2021

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

Entrepreneurship in School 21.11.2021

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...

Innovating Virtual Events 21.11.2021

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).

Responding to your Market 21.11.2021

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 .

From Pitch to Performance 21.11.2021

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 .

Entrepreneurs Escaping 2020 20.11.2021

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 .

Creating the Co-Working Revolution 20.11.2021

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 .

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