Zack Miller, Tim Ryan
Fervent Four
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
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
Need capital for your business? 21.11.2021 1:03:33
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 59:03
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 1:03:23
Kathy Reagan Young turned her MS diagnosis into a full blown community , business opportunity , and podcast .
Expanding Your Business 21.11.2021 1:08:31
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 1:07:13
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 49:45
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 1:09:43
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 1:05:28
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 1:03:12
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 1:01:51
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 1:02:33
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 57:44
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 1:03:08
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 59:55
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 1:02:49
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 58:32
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 1:01:44
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 1:00:39
Entrepreneur and financial advisor Xerxes Nabong shares his perspective on money relationships and the source of confidence .
Redeeming the year 2020 21.11.2021 1:00:02
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 1:11:34
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 1:03:41
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 1:00:47
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 1:09:35
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 1:03:52
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 1:05:40
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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