Fountain City Founders

Momentum Wealth Management

Real businesses. Real stories. All from right here in Columbus, Georgia. Hosted by the team at Momentum Wealth, Fountain City Founders dives into the true stories behind the businesses shaping our city. From makers and manufacturers to service pros and startups, we talk with the people who’ve built something from the ground up—and lived to tell the tale. These are unfiltered, honest conversations about what it really takes to run a business. The wins. The losses. The big decisions. And the stuff no one prepares you for—like partnerships, taxes, growth, and risk. If you’re a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or just someone who loves seeing the heart behind local success, this is your show. Columbus is building something. Meet the people behind it.

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Episodes

Sleep-Deprived but Determined: Lindsay DeOliveira on Safety, Storytelling, & Soothe Beginnings

Most people don’t launch a company with a sketch in Microsoft Paint. But that’s exactly how Lindsay deOliveira started Soothe Beginnings—a baby brand built around safety, sustainability, and solving a real problem for new parents. In this episode, Lindsay shares how postpartum struggles, sleepless nights, and frustration with existing pacifiers led her to design a better one from scratch. We talk about her experience with Startup Columbus, raising money through Kickstarter, pitching her idea on ...

Aug 13, 2025•58 min•Ep. 4

Built from Desperation: John Anker on Risk, Reinvention & Results

John Anker didn’t set out to start a business — he needed a way forward. With no income and no backup plan, he started Ankerpak from his garage, driven by grit, faith, and a desire to solve real problems. In this episode, he shares what it takes to build through uncertainty and lead with purpose.

Jul 30, 2025•57 min•Ep. 3

Built to Last: Steve Smithwick on Culture, Continuity & the Founder’s Mindset

What starts in a warehouse doesn’t always stay there. In this episode of Fountain City Founders , Steve Smithwick shares how he built Master Wall from a small local operation into a national brand. We talk about early risks, outgrowing your beginnings, navigating partnerships, and the quiet discipline it takes to grow something that lasts. This is a story about more than success—it’s about building with intention.

Jul 16, 2025•51 min•Ep. 2

Running Toward Purpose: Reggie Luther on Community, Coffee & Going All In

After building a successful tech company, Reggie Luther took an unexpected turn — opening a running store and a coffee shop in downtown Columbus. In this episode, he shares why he made the leap, what it means to build community through business, and how purpose became his new bottom line.

Jul 02, 2025•48 min•Ep. 1

Introducing Fountain City Founders

A new voice is coming to Columbus. Fountain City Founders is a podcast about the people building the businesses you know—and the ones you haven’t heard of yet. This is a quick preview of what’s ahead: honest conversations with local entrepreneurs about risk, resilience, and what it really takes to grow something from the ground up. First episode drops July 2.

Jun 23, 2025•46 sec•Ep. 1

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