Disrupting the World of Robotics
A.K. Shultz, Co-founder and CEO at SVT Robotics , joins the show to discuss disruption within the robotics industry , the funding journey for a startup, and how to improve your decision making as a Founder.

A.K. Shultz, Co-founder and CEO at SVT Robotics , joins the show to discuss disruption within the robotics industry , the funding journey for a startup, and how to improve your decision making as a Founder.
Chris Rumper and Stanley Glover, Co-founders of Pocket Properties App , join the show to talk about the emerging fractional real estate investing market, lessons learned from running a startup, and how to seize a rapidly growing market opportunity .
Tage Counts , Vice President of Membership at The Hampton Roads Chamber , joins the show to discuss the local resources available to help your business , the importance of collaboration among local chambers , and when is the right time for a business to join The Hampton Roads Chamber ....
Marshall Rabil , Director of Sales and Marketing at Hubbard Peanut Company (Hubs) , joins the show to discuss the Hubbard Peanut Company , life working in a family business , and how to approach running a seasonal business.
Maya Holihan , Founder and CEO of EWedded , joins the show to discuss her new business venture (EWedded) , lessons learned from “failing” during the entrepreneurial journey , and navigating the entrepreneurial ecosystem as a Female Founder .
Jennifer Strout , CEO and President of MotivateU , joins the show to discuss the community based fitness marketplace, the power of asking questions , and importance of knowing your WHY as an entrepreneur.
52 weeks ago Tim Ryan and Zack Miller pressed record . 1-year later The Fervent Four Show is full steam ahead. This week, hear hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller reflect on The Fervent Four (52 episodes later) and discuss the future of entrepreneurship in a post-COVID world .
Aaz Mickens-Dessaso , of 757Startups and Techstars , joins the show to discuss what has surprised her most about #the757 enterprenuerial community, the importance of creating an inclusive startup culture , and the recent Techstars extensive report on the Hampton Roads entrepreneurial ecosystem....
Chef Chris Hill (chef, restaurant owner, author and public speaker) joins the show to discuss the current state of the food industry , best ways to spend COVID grant money , and the future of the food industry post COVID.
Joe Weaver, Founder of Ario , joins the show to discuss operating a high tech company in a non traditional market, placing first at the Verizon “Built on 5G” Challenge , and the current state and future of augmented reality .
Cassidy Lewis, Chief Marketing Officer of Cooper Hurley , joins the show to discuss running a Super Bowl commercial , how to market an under the radar brand , and the most effective marketing methods .
Alexis Perkins, Founder of Chair One Fitness , joins the show to discuss advice for entrepreneurs who are afraid to pitch their business, finding the motivation to make your dreams a reality , and the importance of pivoting your business when the marketplace changes....
Chris Tillet , of Tillet Advisors LLC, joins the show to discuss relationship building and networking , holding various jobs throughout a professional career , and the valuable life + business lessons learned from working in the restaurant industry .
Misty Leinberger , CPA and Owner of Pixel Financial Group, joins the show to discuss the accounting industry , working with small businesses , and the latest updates on the payroll protection program (Covid relief).
Lauren Wilson, Lead Marketing Coordinator at One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning , joins the show to discuss marketing your business , measuring success , and the top qualities for new hires in the marketing profession .
Daniel Byler Clark , of 757 Angels, joins the show to discuss angel investing , the 757 entrepreneurial ecosystem , and specific reasons why 757 Angels is interested in investing in your company.
Chanice Rawlison, Founder of 13b Bakery and Bistro, discusses starting a business during Covid-19 , pitch competitions , and overcoming down moments as an entrepreneur.
Kathy Reagan Young turned her MS diagnosis into a full blown community , business opportunity , and podcast .
Entrepreneur Nick Sutton joins the show to talk about founding Digital Lens Rental , opening a new store during COVID , and the uphill battle of owning a business.
Tim and Zack kick of 2021 by discussing the 2020 recap , what you learn about yourself in a marathon , and the power of context in today’s world
Joy Guru Alesha Brown joins Tim and Zack to talk about turning notes into a book , the meaning behind the name , and the secret behind NYT Best Sellers .
Entrepreneur and Musician Sam Eure chats with Tim and Zack about Covid business implications for musicians , social media’s role in music , and his favorite and least favorite songs to perform ....
Ronnie Parker, Officer of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) for the Hampton Roads Chamber, joins the show and discusses the reason why diversity training videos often don’t work , the parallels between fitness and DEI , as well as addressing inclusion in the era of cancel culture ....
Tim Ritter, Owner of Family Fun Xperience, joins the show to discuss FFX’s March launch and Covid pivots , the downstream effects of tourism policy , and their one less straw campaign for family businesses....
CEO of Romans Tide, Nick Shucet, joins the show to talk about Amazon’s role in small business , getting started in e-commerce , and using humble beginnings as motivation ....
Chris Shelton, former Executive Director of Startwheel and Owner of Cure Coffeehouse and Cureo Coffee Liqueur, shares his wisdom on the government’s small business Covid response , the challenges of leading a team during 2020 , and preserving the mental health of entrepreneurs when the world is crashing down....
Anthony Vittone, COO of DoneUp, talks with Tim and Zack about the different use cases for drones , the evolution of drones , how DroneUp has responded to Covid-19 and who will win the drone home-delivery race? Amazon or Walmart .
Dawn Brotherton, of Blue Dragon Publishing, talks with Tim and Zack about the four different types of publishing , how she’s able to help aspiring authors become published , how to break down the process of writing a book .
Steve Waddell, founder of Nasoni and Dave Scouler, business relationship manager, talk with Tim and Zack about how the team met to get Nasoni where it is today, their pitch and origin , and how easy are the faucets to install ?
Joel Ankney, founder of Ankney Law, talks with Tim and Zack about discerning law for entrepreneurs, legal considerations when raising capital , and the reasons to write a book as a professional ....