Small Business, Big Engine

What does it take to build a business that thrives, even when you’re not in the room? In this episode of Small Business, Big Engine , Grant Fisher sits down with Ryan Timmons , founder of Heritage Barbershop in Middle Tennessee, to explore how he scaled a local barbershop into a high-performing, reputation-driven business with 9 barbers and nearly 2,000 monthly clients, all while managing it from...

In this episode of Small Business, Big Engine , host Grant Fisher sits down with Lucy Wahl, founder of LMW Edits - a San Francisco-based home organizing company known for its practical systems, high-touch service, and life-enhancing impact on busy professionals and young families. Lucy didn’t set out to be a business owner. Her journey started in nonprofit fundraising before earning her MBA at UCL...

In this episode of Small Business, Big Engine , host Grant Fisher sits down with Austin Schulenburg , founder of Pen and Mug , a Nashville-based creative studio that grew from a solo freelance practice into a thriving nine-person team. Austin shares the behind-the-scenes story of how he made the leap from corporate designer to full-time entrepreneur... and why doing it slowly and intentionally was...

What if your random doodles in meetings could launch a global business? In this episode of Small Business, Big Engine , host Grant Fisher sits down with William Warren, founder and CEO of The Sketch Effect—a visual communication company that helps brands bring ideas to life through live illustration, animation, and graphic recording. William shares the story of how a casual creative outlet during...

Public speaking isn’t just for keynote pros—it’s one of the most overlooked growth tools in small business. In this episode of Small Business, Big Engine , I sit down with Eva Daniel, founder of The Speak Shop and former speechwriter for Dave Ramsey, to talk about how entrepreneurs can build confidence, grow their audience, and land more clients through strategic speaking. Eva shares how her time...

What started as a backyard obsession with Japanese maples turned into a thriving, high-end landscaping business serving the Nashville area. In this episode of Small Business, Big Engine , host Grant Fisher sits down with Colby Jenkins, founder of Maple Hills Nursery and Maple Hills Design, to unpack how he went from pruning trees on his lunch break to building a design-build firm that handles 6-fi...

Jeremy Mitchell didn’t plan to start a baseball bat company, he just had an idea, some design skills, and a passion for baseball. In this episode of Small Business, Big Engine , we dive into how Mitchell Bat Co started, a custom-painted bat brand that went viral within days, got featured by ESPN, and landed licensing deals with NCAA programs and major brands like Jack Daniels. You’ll hear how Jere...

In this episode of Small Business, Big Engine , Grant Fisher sits down with Hailey Johnston, founder of Project Free 2 Fly , a mission-driven small business based in Cleveland, Tennessee. What started as a handmade sewing business has grown into a nonprofit-social enterprise that empowers women in crisis through employment, life skills, and community support. Hailey shares how she turned a simple...

In this conversation, Andrea Boddeker shares her experiences as a franchise owner, discussing the importance of marketing, creativity, and customer relationships in running a successful business. She highlights the support provided by the franchise, the challenges of navigating social media, and the significance of understanding seasonal trends in business growth. Andrea reflects on her journey, t...

What if the biggest obstacle in your business... is you? In this episode of Small Business, Big Engine , I’m joined by Aaron Bellar—military chaplain, executive coach, and university instructor—who shares how 30 years of experience in high-stakes leadership shaped his no-nonsense approach to coaching high performers. We dive into: ​Why most business problems are personal problems in disguise ​How...

🎙️ In this episode of Small Business Big Engine , host Grant Fisher sits down with Brittany Katz, owner of Terra Running Company in Cleveland, Tennessee. Brittany shares her how she made the leap from middle school teacher to becoming a small business owner in a new city, and how she built a thriving running store that’s now the heartbeat of Cleveland’s active community. From launching race events...

Can you grow a successful business and stay true to your purpose? In this episode, we chat with Shannon Greer—pastor, entrepreneur, and founder of Cadence Coffee Company and the Oasis Center in Chattanooga. Shannon shares how he built a multi-location coffee business that does more than sell great coffee—it builds community, supports nonprofits, and lives out a mission every single day. We dive in...

In the first episode of Small Business, Big Engine, Grant Fisher chats with Bryan Meeker about his journey as the owner of Nextdoor Photos, a real estate photography business. Bryan shares insights on the challenges of hiring, scaling his business, and the importance of having a business coach. Bryan emphasizes the significance of building a strong team, managing client relationships, and the stra...