The Decision by EO Nashville

Tony Hatchell is the President of Bennu Enterprises, a leading planner, designer, and manufacturer of healthcare, hospitality, and Class-A office signage. With 22 years of experience in the industry, Tony leverages innovative lighting, materials, and technology to build sculptures, light features, and dynamic signage. In this episode… For chronically stressed entrepreneurs, facing catastrophic eve...

Dr. Leah Cordovez is the Owner and Physician at Be Well Integrative Health Partners, a health practice specializing in holistic and traditional internal medicine. As a board-certified physician, she focuses on internal medicine, integrative health, and obesity medicine. With over 15 years of medical experience, Dr. Cordovez holds leadership and academic roles, including serving as an Associate Aff...

Kevin Thompson is the Co-founder and President of Thompson Burton, PLLC, one of the fastest-growing law firms in Tennessee. As an MLM attorney, he focuses on consumer law and regulatory compliance in the direct sales industry, helping entrepreneurs launch their businesses with secure legal regulations. Kevin was named Supplier of the Year in 2014 by the Association of Multilevel Marketing. He has...

Amy Norton is the Co-founder of GiANT Southeast, a company empowering professionals to lead themselves through coaching, teaching, and consulting. She works with individuals and businesses in industries including financial services, multifamily housing, military, technology, construction, and nonprofits. Before GiANT Southeast, Amy was a key leader in a startup online media outlet and worked for a...

Kedran Brush is the Co-founder and CEO of Brand825, a marketing and creative agency that specializes in brand building. She transitioned to entrepreneurship from a career as a corporate marketing executive. With over 30 years of marketing and product leadership experience, Kedran has built teams that have implemented winning go-to-market strategies. In this episode… Developing a strong company cul...

Neil Amrhein is the Founder and CEO of My Goat, a robotics-as-a-service software subscription company that empowers property owners to do more with their robotic mowers. Under Neil's leadership, My Goat has transitioned from residential to commercial services. In this episode… EO forums are reportedly safe spaces where entrepreneurs can share their personal and professional hardships in confidence...

Ben Stix is the Founder and CEO of The BE Hive, a plant-based food company. Under his leadership, The BE Hive has grown from vegan potlucks and buffets to a deli with a functioning production facility, where Ben owns the manufacturing. He moved to Nashville to become a touring musician and drummer, inspiring his entrepreneurial journey. In this episode… Musicians and other artists possess a unique...

Colin Callahan is the Co-founder and CEO of Acklen Avenue, a custom software development company. With over 13 years in business, Acklen Avenue provides software development teams and staff augmentation services to help companies manage IT budgets and fill talent gaps. Colin is a member of EO Nashville and has been a mentor at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center for 10 years. In this episode… If you...

Amanda Stone is the Founder and General Contractor at Palmingo Pools, a design and build pool contractor specializing in plunge, fiberglass, and stock tank pools. After struggling to find a suitable pool option for her sloped backyard, Amanda received her contractor's license and launched a pool company. She is also the Co-owner of Perch, a women-owned roofing company. In this episode… Entrepreneu...

Jacob Greer is the Founder of 6th Man Movers, a fully licensed, bonded, insured, A-rated, and BBB-accredited moving company. He is also the Owner of Custom Fundraising Solutions Nashville, which provides fundraising options for coaches and school directors. As a service-driven entrepreneur, Jacob is a member of EO Nashville, a supporter of Safe Haven — an organization combating homelessness — and...

Richard Moscardelli is the President of EO Nashville and a Partner at 615 Real Property, LP. With a background in manufacturing, he co-founded a business with his father, which manufactured components for air filters. In this episode… When facing difficult decisions from all areas of life, entrepreneurs need an outlet to manage stress and navigate the outcome of their choices. How can you maintain...

Shane Shown is the CEO and Chief Recruiting Officer at Nxt Level, a talent acquisition firm. Since founding the firm, he has partnered with hundreds of VC-backed startups and Fortune 500 companies. As a seasoned entrepreneur, Shane was the Co-owner of Barrel and Roll and worked with notable companies like National Services Group, Zillow, and Facebook. In this episode… Most entrepreneurs agree that...

Kyle Bush is the Co-owner and CEO of Cumberland Creative, an award-winning content creation agency that conveys brand stories through high-quality creative content. He is passionate about exploring the human experience through video. Before co-founding Cumberland Creative, Kyle was a Creative Strategist at Jump Goat Media. In this episode… Entrepreneurs face countless decisions and dilemmas, causi...

Alan Young is the Founder and CEO of Armor Concepts, a leading manufacturer and distributor of entry-point security and repair solutions. He began his career as a professional football player before joining Bank of America Securities as an Investment Banker, where he executed mergers and acquisitions and capital raising transactions. After leaving Bank of America, Alan began rehabbing and flipping...

Philip Steen is the Owner of Nashville Sports Leagues (NSL), an organization that develops sports leagues and events throughout the greater Nashville area. The network manages seven recreational sports leagues with about 25,000 yearly players. Philip is also the Owner and Founder of Urban Flip, a property management and investment company for vacation rentals. In this episode… Building a niche bus...

Tim McMullen is the Founder of redpepper, a full-service strategic and creative agency. The company has been ranked on Inc. magazine's list of fastest-growing companies for six years and has been recognized in the advertising industry with several local, regional, and national ADDY awards. Tim speaks nationally on company culture and integrated marketing and has been featured on 60 Minutes , NPR,...

Elizabeth Moss is the Founder of Caregivers by WholeCare, a licensed, non-medical home care service provider that improves the quality of life for seniors and disabled people. She sold the business in 2020 during the caregiver shortage crisis. Elizabeth is now the Co-founder of CareCrown, which helps home care providers retain their staff through rewards and recognition. As a two-time entrepreneur...

John Rowley is the Founder of CounterPoint Messaging, a message, media, and digital firm focused on political and advocacy campaigns at the local, state, and national levels. Since starting out in radio and television, he has worked on over 500 political advocacy campaigns for Democrats in 47 states, winning 91% of the time. John has worked with candidates, including presidents, governors, city co...

Sameera Lowe is the Executive Director of EO Nashville, where she has worked closely with entrepreneurs for over 15 years. She is also the Principal of Loud & Clear Communications, which focuses on marketing, event planning, and association management. With over 25 years of marketing and event planning experience, Sameera served as the Marketing Director for Comcast and as a PR and marketing consu...

Liza Graves is the Founder and co-CEO of Blueprint. Inc, a multi-platform marketing company, and the Co-founder of StyleBlueprint , a Southern lifestyle digital magazine. As a serial entrepreneur, she launched a lunch cafe when she was 24 before opening a retail business out of her home. In 2015, Liza was named one of the 75 Most Stylish People in the South and has been named a Woman of Influence...

Tom Turner is the Managing Director of STS Capital Partners, an international boutique mergers and acquisitions firm. As a CEO, entrepreneur, board member, and philanthropist, he has over 20 years of experience across the legal services, electronic discovery, computer forensics, and technology industries. Tom was also the Founding Partner of DSi, Inc., a legal services firm providing electronic di...

Marty Reed is the Chief Product Officer at Level Data, a software platform helping school districts organize their data. He is also the CEO of RANDA Solutions, which was acquired by Level Data, and the former President of EO Nashville. Marty specializes in facilitating data ownership and sharing through cryptographically verifiable systems. In this episode… Entrepreneurship is often synonymous wit...

Robert Hartline is the Founder and CEO of CallProof, a company that helps B2B sales teams manage their customers using a sales activity reporting system. He has been a member of EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization) for about eight years. He is also a Professional EOS Implementer for EOS Worldwide, where he shares his experience using the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) to scale a business from...

Mignon Francois is the Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection, a destination bakery that has sold over five million cupcakes. With no prior knowledge of baking and only $5 to her name, she developed an iconic flavor that has earned The Cupcake Collection a top 10 ranking in the country and the #1 cupcake in Tennessee. Mignon has received recognition, including Woman of Legend and Merit, Emergin...

Kriste Goad is the Founder of fuoco, an agency helping healthcare B2B brands tell their stories and grow. The agency was recognized as one of PRWeek 's top agencies in the US and earned a spot on the Inc . 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. As a seasoned storyteller and brand builder, she has over 20 years of experience in healthcare marketing and PR. In this episode… Worki...