Witness Business

Scott Peck and his buddies were just making pickleball content for fun, until an unlikely merger spawned from a near cease-and-desist. Now, it's a full-blown paddle company, making budget-friendly paddles that out-perform their competition. In this episode, we dive into how Friday Pickle went from funny Instagram reels to manufacturing, why humor is their secret marketing weapon, and how they're t...

In this episode, we sit down with Chase Calhoun, an Arkansas-based real estate investor who went from buying a single fixer upper to building a portfolio of over 70 doors in about 8 years. Chase shares the exact steps he took to get started, how he scaled, and the mindset shifts that helped him grow when others were playing it safe. Whether you're just curious about real estate, you're a newbie to...

In this episode, we sit down with Homero Gonzalez, founder of Harmacy Hot Sauce Co., who dropped out of college to turn a newly-discovered passion for hot sauce into a thriving business. What started in his kitchen as a way to save money on premium sauce has grown into a brand that has sold over 10,000 jars in just a few short years. Homero shares how he built Harmacy from the ground up, why he ch...

In this episode, Steven and Kyle venture back in time to give a recap of episodes 9-16 of the podcast, including 6 guests that made appearances on ABC's Shark Tank, one former VP at Facebook, and one who spent some time behind bars. They discuss their favorite part of each interview, some of the best entrepreneurial wisdom and lessons learned from each guest, and how you can apply it to your own l...

Thomas Fields grew up chasing NBA dreams. He didn't have height on his side, but he had grind. Until multiple torn ACLs ended his shot altogether. But instead of giving up on the game, he turned to innovation. In this episode, Thomas shares how he went from aspiring pro athlete to tech founder, building Grind, a portable basketball shooting machine that's changing how players train. With no formal...

When Bali's employer suggested she pick up a second job to weather tough times, she took the hint, and flipped the script. What started as a side hustle turned into Curry Girl, a fast-growing curry sauce brand that's now flying off shelves and winning over fans by the jar. In this episode, hear how Bali went from selling mortgages to selling flavor, how she turned doubt into drive, and why believi...

When a random shower thought sparked the idea of combining an outdoor gym and a play set, Brad and Naomi never could have imagined it would grow into SwingSesh, a backyard phenomenon with families all over the country dying to get one. In this episode, we uncover how this husband-and-wife duo turned a wild idea into a real product, with Brad dreaming up the vision and Naomi putting the puzzle toge...

In this episode, we sit down with Becky Beach, a former corporate employee who walked away from a toxic 9-5 and built a six-figure business selling digital products from home. Becky shares how she went from corporate burnout to freedom by creating and selling simple printables and planners, and how she now coaches others to do the same. Becky answers questions like: "How do you get started?" "How...

Pat Flynn turned a nightmare into a dream. The crisis of a lifetime into the opportunity of a lifetime. No income into passive income. No job into no job necessary. In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Pat, the creator of Smart Passive Income, to hear the incredible story of how getting laid off in 2008 became the catalyst for building an online empire from his laptop. Pat shares how he wen...

In this episode, we sit down with an entrepreneur who took an unconventional path. From initially moving to the Philippines to start laundromats, to flipping houses, to buying and fixing rundown self-serve carwashes, all with little to no cash of his own, Nathan Polatis has learned to get creative every step of the way. He now owns two car washes and shares every detail: how he finds off-market de...

Remington Ramsey started out selling Cutco knives in college. While everyone else was partying over the summer months, Remington was building his reputation, and paying off tuition in the process. But he didn't stop there. In this episode, we dive into that early hustle laid the foundation for a wildly successful entrepreneurial journey. From launching Real Producers, a real estate-focused magazin...

Candy is a multi-billion dollar industry that Michael Fisher really knew nothing about, except that he liked eating it. Now, he's disrupting the gummy game with his gummy brand: Rotten. In this episode, we dive into Michael's founder story, and how he went from zero industry experience to launching a better-for-you candy brand that's turning heads and taste buds. He shares how he validated his ide...

When JW Wiseman realized there were no sophisticated, booze-free drinks for people who still wanted to enjoy the ritual of a cocktail, he got curious... Then he got to work. In this episode, JW shares how a personal shift led to the creation of Curious Elixirs, a brand that started in his own kitchen and grew into a leader in the non-alcoholic beverage space. We dig into the early experiments, the...

In this episode, we sit down with Rich Sanders, the retired founder of his own law firm and author of The Christian Capitalist. Rich shares his journey from employee to entrepreneur, unpacking what led him to take the leap and start his own firm. We also dive deep into how Christians can approach money, success, and calling without compromising their faith. Whether you're wrestling with ambition,...

Alesia didn't have a terrible job. She worked in IT and was fairly successful, but she always had that entrepreneurial bug. So she dropped the 9-to-5 and began selling refrigerator magnets that resemble an Instagram feed. Customers send her photos, and she turns them into magnets... It's a very simple business model. And years of hard work and consistency have led to over 1 million Instagram follo...

Have you ever dreamed of quitting your 9-to-5 to do something you love? Zachary Buckeye is a case study for how to do it. His passion for bodybuilding (of all things) led him to creating a brownie company Buckeye Brownies that now sells millions of dollars worth of brownies to doorsteps across the country. Looking for some inspiration to step into the unknown, take a risk, and do the thing you've...

In this episode, we unpack the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Jake Karls of Mid-Day Squares gives us a peek behind the curtain of what running a massive chocolate bar company with his sister and brother-in-law is like, the marketing tactics they've used the grow and expand, and the many challenges they have faced. We also dive into the world of mental health of entrepreneurs, and the very rea...

In this episode, we catch up with Sarah Michelle Boes, who was previously featured on episode 5 where we discuss her nurse practitioner exam preparation program. Shortly after exiting the business, her daughter was born with a heart defect. Because of entrepreneurship, she was able to step away from the business entirely for a period of time to focus on getting her daughter healthy. And now, she's...

For our 50th episode, we're celebrating by looking back at the most valuable content creation insights we've learned from our guests. Some are full-time creators, while others use viral content to grow their businesses. But all have shared powerful strategies for making an impact online. What makes a video go viral? How do you build a sustainable content career? Tune in as we break down the top ta...

Chad has always been the type of guy who is unsatisfied working for someone else. So he got off the couch and put some business ideas to the test. A coffee business... fail. A hydration pill... fail. And finally, needing to make something work, his wife said, "Why don't you try selling some of those fig cuttings you're so passionate about?" So he put some on Facebook Marketplace, and the rest is h...

When Jen and her husband Caleb were approached by a friend looking for help with his food startup, their natural response was, "You should totally make this food that we love but can't find anywhere in the states." But it wasn't long before they found themselves on their own food start-up journey. From launching a restaurant to building a nationwide brand, Jen shares how they brought MìLà to life...

In this episode, we sit down with J.D. Barker to explore his journey from a compliance officer at a brokerage firm to international bestselling fiction author. He shares when, how, and why he made the leap, where he finds inspiration for his books and characters, his book-writing process, and how he had to overcome imposter syndrome along the way. We also dive into his experience collaborating wit...

Palina Marachkina was looking for a side hustle. When ChatGPT told her that Bath & Body Works and a few other large retail stores owned 95% of the candle market, but that remaining 5% still represented a multi-million dollar industry, she bought a course on candle making. Then she took note that there were plenty of low-quality candles that were actually making sales on Etsy. She seized the op...

What would make a full-time nurse leave a stable career to run a laundromat? In this episode, we sit down with Cami a.k.a. The Laundromat Girl, a former nurse turned laundromat owner, to learn exactly that. She shares how and why she made the leap, the challenges and hardships of transitioning into entrepreneurship, and why taking a risk on this unexpected business was ultimately the right decisio...

In this episode, we sit down with Dylan Jahraus, a powerhouse wife and mother who turned a late-night Etsy side hustle into an 8-figure coaching empire. Dylan shares how she built a thriving 7-figure Etsy business from scratch, fueled by relentless grit, creativity, and innovation. And when others expressed interest in learning her strategies, Dylan transitioned into coaching, growing her Etsy coa...