Sippi

In this week’s episode of the Sippi Podcast the guys recall what they did on their Easter breaks, Chris talks about getting in two car wrecks within roughly 48 hours, and then they get into the main topic of the episode:  Finding out who this Caleb guy really is. Special thanks to R.A.M. Arts & Media for producing this episode!

In today’s episode, Caleb shares what he went through when he opened the doors to his current business with $11.42 in his checking account, and how other events such as this shaped the eventual creation of the Sippi Podcast.  Be sure to check this episode out if you ever wondered what we are doing on this podcast and why we are doing it. Special thanks to R.A.M. Arts & Media for editing this episo...

The guys continue their conversation about raising money for your startup idea or company. They dig deeper into the differences between Angel Investors, Venture Capital (VC) Investors, and Commercial Banks.  Chris takes a little time to explain what is meant by “Smart Money, Dumb Money, & Trusting Money”, along with the hidden costs associated with receiving each of them. Chris also provides advic...

Caleb introduces the Scarlett O'Hara Frappe as this episode’s mystery drink, but Chris screws it up by drinking it with straight black coffee at the same time. Caleb mentions he had $11.42 in his bank account when he opened his coffee shop and talks about an unpleasant conversation with his tax accountants.  The guys then get into the main topic of the episode:  Raising Money for your Startup! Spe...

In the second half of Episode Three, Caleb shares this week’s mystery drink with Chris, and the guys continue their conversation about the risks and benefits associated with being avant-garde in your business. Chris provides some tactical advice on how to be avant-garde without “betting the farm” in the process. Special thanks to R.A.M Arts & Media for editing this episode of the Sippi Podcast!

In today's episode of the Sippi Podcast, Caleb and Chris talk about being new, unusual or experimental (avant-garde) in your business without scaring your existing customers off. The guys also chat about the 2023 biographical comedy-drama film "BlackBerry", and Caleb shares first hand experience about entrepreneurship never being as good as it seems or as bad as it seems.   Special thanks to R.A.M...

In the second half of Episode Two, Caleb and Chris have a little fun sharing their thoughts on the recent films Barbie and Saltburn. Chris discusses the “Paradox of the Pivot” and explains what a “Zombie Company” is. The guys talk about the implications for both family and friends when you decide you want to take the leap to self-employment and offer some advice on how to navigate that. If your si...

In this first of a two-part episode, Caleb and Chris discuss some important things to consider when deciding if you want to give entrepreneurship a try (aka “taking the leap”). The guys also touch on some things that the leap to self-employment and the leap to spiritual faith have in common. Chris nerds out a little on Behavioral Economics and Caleb shares his perspective on local competition. Spe...

Folks heard a second person talking on the first episode of Sippi, so we thought we would take a moment to briefly answer the question, “So who is that Chris guy?”

In this first official episode of the Sippi Podcast, Caleb and Chris tackle the topic of Time Management, especially as it pertains to managing time for your business or startup.  Caleb also makes his first mystery drink for Chris on location at Caleb’s coffee shop in Columbia, MS. Special thanks to R.A.M Arts & Media for editing this episode of the Sippi Podcast!

Welcome to the Sippi Podcast!  The podcast's founder and host Caleb Brown provides a brief introduction of who he is and what is to come!