The Incado Podcast

I met Scott when I was in college and marveled at how we bet on himself at such a young age when he started his business. He made very little in his first year and worked out of his closet. Today, he continues to run a successful business but his best accomplishment is his marriage with his wife and successfully raising three boys.

When I met Mauro Stara, I told him I wanted to get back in shape after receiving stem cell treatment for my back. His response? “I want to help you change your life.” I didn’t fully understand what he meant—or if I even believed him—but I decided to move forward. Since then, I’ve felt better and looked better than I have in a decade. Mauro’s journey is unique. He’s lived the corporate life, but ch...

The Oracle Of Athens I’ve known of Greg Garcia since college. We never interacted before the podcast but I would continue to hear stories about him and how he did things and conducted himself and always wanted to pick his brain. He has lived a very full life and doesn’t plan to slow down anytime soon. Describing him as a lawyer or CPA would be a disservice. When you listen you’ll know exactly what...

In this episode, I chat with Brian Adams, a mergers and acquisitions attorney based in Nashville. We explore his college journey and his experience being drafted by the San Diego Padres. We then bring the story full circle, discussing his return to college, his path to law school, and ultimately, how he established his career and roots in Nashville.

Coach Chris Fryer’s Last Season and Beyond In this special follow-up episode, I welcome back Coach Chris Fryer to delve into his final season of coaching—the only losing season of his career. Using this challenging year as a starting point, we explore the invaluable lessons of resilience, perseverance, and the never-give-up mentality that have shaped his journey.   Coach Fryer shares how he evolve...

Coaching Legend In this episode, I sit down with Coach Chris Fryer, a legendary figure in Tennessee girls high school basketball. Known for leading his team to a State Championship victory in 2005, Coach Fryer’s impact on the sport and the lives of his players is profound. I had a unique sideline seat to witness his coaching methods and style during my junior and senior years of high school—detail...

Beyond the Gridiron In this episode, I sit down with Rashaan Gaulden, whose path from the Una Bears to the University of Tennessee to the NFL is a testament to resilience and perseverance. Known to many as a formidable presence on the football field, I was fortunate to meet Rashaan during his time in the teen ministry at a church his family and I attended, allowing me to know him as a person befor...

From Little League to the Big Leagues In this episode, I had the pleasure of reminiscing with Taylor Hill, a childhood friend with whom I played baseball. Taylor continued to refine his skills at Vanderbilt University, eventually reaching the pinnacle of his sport by making it to Major League Baseball (MLB). We dive into Taylor's impressive 10+ year career in professional baseball, exploring the d...

Resilience and Recovery In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Heiob, a remarkable individual whose life journey spans from Detroit to the Virgin Islands. Ryan has experienced a diverse range of living and working environments. Our paths crossed at the Cellular Performance Institute, where we were both undergoing stem cell treatments. Ryan and I delve into our shared experiences with injuries and t...

A Non-Traditional Journey to Law In this episode, I sit down with Spencer Lambert, an attorney and the owner of The Lambert Firm. Spencer shares his inspiring journey from his upbringing in the vibrant Nashville area to his non-traditional path to becoming an attorney. We delve into the experiences that shaped his career, the challenges he overcame, and the unique perspective he brings to the lega...

You all are in a for a treat today. I sit down with Blake Patterson and we go through his journey and get real about the trauma he has gone through and how he has persevered to get to where he is today. He has become very successful in the business world but the work he has done on himself internal is what I am most proud of. 

On this episode, I sit down with Danene Winkler. She is one of the most connected people in Nashville and I am lucky to call her a friend. We talk through her fast track to where she is now and about some of the hardships she endured along the way.

On this episode, I sit down with Paul Balsom.  Paul takes us through his childhood, his years as “Big Paul”, health challenges, tradegy and how he overcame it all to become a time hacker and ultra-runner.

On today’s episode we sit down with Dustin Dowdy. Dustin wears multiple hats. Just to name a few, he is the president and CEO of multiple businesses. He is the president of the board for Empower Me Center. And his most distinguished title of all, he is “Chuck’s Dad”. Join us as we discuss all things on his journey from childhood to taking over the family business to his philosophy on life.

On this episode, I sit down with Sunny Bray. I thought we’d discuss a little bit of her history and discuss how she built her business but she’s opened up and took me on a ride through her childhood and self discovery. You will definitely enjoy her honesty and vulnerability.

A native of Erie, PA, Adam and his wife relocated to middle Tennessee in 2008 from Cleveland, OH. We start from his roots in a blue collar town to being apart of the renaissance of the banking industry back the to business owner and everything in between.

In this special two-for-one episode, Casey and Steven sit down with the mothers of this year's Steven Whitehouse and Friends Charity Golf Classic beneficiaries, Adalyn and Ainsley. First, we talk to Georgia, Adalyn's mom, who shares the heart-wrenching story of Adalyn's cancer diagnosis at just 3 years old. Georgia recounts the surgeries, treatments, and challenges Adalyn has endured and the chall...

In this episode, I sit down with William Crenshaw. From Hopkinsville to Lexington to Nashville, William has always been rooted in hard work and a call to agriculture. I owe a lot of the early success of Incado to William. He was right along side me during those first two crucial years. I look forward to you all hearing his story.

I met Andrew in 2009 when he, his brother and a friend were touring the country to visit different campus ministries. They ended up staying at my house while in Nashville and we have been friends ever since. In this episode, we go through Andrew’s timeline from that trip to becoming partner at Korn Ferry.

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Collins, co-founder of the Magnolia Foundation, a faith-based nonprofit born out of tragedy. Matt, alongside his wife Macy, shares their heart-wrenching journey of loss and redemption following the devastating tornado that struck Cookeville, TN on March 3rd, 2020. Their beloved daughter Hattie Jo was tragically taken in the midst of the chaos. Yet, amidst uni...

On this episode, I sit down with Nancy VanReece. From radio, to nonprofits, to politics, to now being an ambassador for her city. Any detailed episode description wouldn't do her justice, so I'll just let you listen to the storied life Nancy has lived.

Chad is a local Mt. Juliet legend of sorts. He is also a husband, a father, a business owner, and all around good dude. He also happens to be the dad of the coolest kids in the planet and Steven Whitehouse and Friends beneficiary, Leo Etheridge. Chad sat down with us to discuss his faith, his path to professional baseball, his family, and their journey through the adoption process.

Enrico Palmerino is an entrepreneur, best known for being the Founder & CEO of Botkeeper. Botkeeper has raised $100M+ since its conception in 2015. But that’s not why I asked him to be on the podcast. He’s one of the most down to earth entrepreneurs I’ve had the pleasure of being friends with. We discuss his journey and how he continues to put family first amidst juggling multiple engagements.

I met Mark when I was 15 when I walked into his business and asked for a job. He said he didn't need any help at the time but I kept coming back because I had a few friends working there there and thought it would be a fun summer working with them. He finally hired me and what I got was an education in so many things that I still lean on today. We have Mark tell his story as only he can. He has al...

I won't lie, this one go deep. We sit down with Cliff Hardy, a friend of mine, but also someone who watched his wife go through breast cancer while she was pregnant with their second child. We let Cliff go where he wanted to go as he took us through his journey. Unfortunately, many of us have relatives that are facing or have faced similar cancer journeys. We hope we gave the story it's proper tel...