The Idea Vault Podcast

Did you know that 68% of your money stays in the local economy when you shop local? This is opposed to the just 43% that stays local when you buy through a chain. The movement to "keep it local" is greater than ever before.  In this month's episode, we feature a brother-sister duo who have seized the opportunity to pour into their local community. Join us as we showcase their stories of keeping it...

We're bringing you a... special-edition holiday episode! This episode is unique as the recording took place during our Jingle Fest event. Jingle Fest is an annual event, hosted by the Troy University IDEA Bank, which brings together student entrepreneurs, the local community, and loads of holiday cheer! Hear from student vendors who share more about their businesses and experiences during Jingle F...

One in five U.S. businesses fail within their first year of operation. For local entrepreneur, Hailey Finger, failure was never an option. At 25 years old, the Troy-native is now a successful entrepreneur and business owner of two thriving local businesses, The Pizza Box and Loaded. However, her success did not come without its fair share of challenges and obstacles along the way. In this episode,...

Many times, people are afraid to leave their stable careers to start a business. In this episode, we hear from local entrepreneur, graphic designer, and owner of Trojan Threads Apparel, David Smith, who took a risk in leaving his stable career to start his business. David joins us to share how he capitalizes on opportunity, remains goal-oriented, and turns his disability into an ability, further e...

A key step in starting your business is brand identity. This empowering, yet challenging process can be grueling for many. In this episode, we sit down with two inspiring, successful young entrepreneurs to hear their stories and to learn from their entrepreneurial journeys.   Catelyn Blackmon, Troy University Student, IDEA Bank Entrepreneur in Residence, and founder/CEO of Dreams Agency LLC.  Inst...

The team brings you a chaotic introduction to the show right from the iconic vault in Downtown Troy, Alabama. What once stood as an operating bank, is now home to the IDEA Bank, Troy University's hub for collaboration. Tune in to learn more!   Find out more about our resources! Visit our podcasting website: https://ideabank.podbean.com/ Visit the IDEA Bank website: https://troy.edu/ideabank Follow...

Welcome to The Idea Vault Podcast, where we explore paths to unlocking your ideas and helping you reach your full potential, all from the inside of an iconic bank vault in Downtown Troy, Alabama.