Kitty Kingdom Cat Cafe opened in late 2020, a time when many thought it would be impossible to do so. This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Julie Easterbrooks, Founder at Kitty Kingdom Cat Cafe. In this clip, the three will discuss    The Fervent Four Show Episode 102 Starring Julie Easterbrooks   Full Episode: https://youtu.be/MEZ7M3bpF0s    This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Julie Easterbrooks, Founder at Kitty Kingdom Cat Cafe, to discuss all things feline related, opening an in person business during the pandemic, and how Kitting Kingdom has helped facilitate 400+ cat adoptions.   Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia.    Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org    Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd.   Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com   Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM.   Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/   Show notes:   (0:00) Start   About Julie Easterbrooks and Kitty Kingdom Cat Cafe:   “Kitty Kingdom Cat Café is a very unique social enterprise, based in Chesapeake Virginia. Four rescues throughout Virginia trust us to showcase their felines, and provide us with cat food, litter, and cleaning supplies. Kitty Kingdom charges the public to interact with the kitties while enjoying a "non alcoholic beverage." Yet when a kitty is adopted all of the adoption fees go to the rescue sponsoring our kitties. We have a relaxed atmosphere in our café. We are able to serve a variety of coffee, tea, craft beer, wine. Food options are rustic, but we have pastries, and little meals for everyone from vegan to carnivore. We work hard to keep Kitty Kingdom a safe, fun and warm environment for both felines and hoomans.”   Learn More: https://kittykingdomcatcafe.wpcomstaging.com   The Fervent Four Show:   Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.   Listen here:   Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/   Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/   Social Media:   Julie Easterbrooks https://kittykingdomcatcafe.wpcomstaging.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KittyKingdomCatCafe/   Instagram: @kittykingdomcatcafe (https://www.facebook.com/KittyKingdomCatCafe/)   Tim Ryan https://www.startwheel.org   Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)   Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel)   LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartWheel   Zack Miller https://www.zackmillersays.com   Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays   Thanks to our Sponsors:   The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/   StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

Real Estate Investing for Everyone. Pocket Properties is making the world of real estate investing available for everyone.   This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Josh Rufolo and Stan Glover, co-Founder’s at Pocket Properties, to discuss what the startup experience is like at the early stages, dealing with adversity, and the importance of having a strong team and support system.   Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia.    Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org    Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd.   Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com   Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM.   Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/   Show notes:(0:00) Introducing Stan Glover and Josh Rufolo + What is Pocket Properties? Learn more about Pocket Properties: https://www.pocketpropertiesapp.com (14:14) How to explain your business, Use cases for Pocket Properties + Stan’s Founding story (31:27) Stan & Josh’s unlikely meeting story + The ‘apprenticeship’ vs. ‘internship’ mindset (42:59) Launching the Pocket Properties Beta + Explaining the block chain integration Pocket Properties Beta Launch: https://www.pocketpropertiesapp.com/ (52:13) Lesson learned from the Pocket Properties WeFunder Campaign + Embracing user/investor feedback Pocket Properties WeFunder Campaign: https://wefunder.com/pocket.properties.app Learn more about Pocket Properties: https://www.pocketpropertiesapp.com About Stan Glover + Josh Rufolo and Pocket Properties:   “Josh Rufolo is a seasoned businessman. He's successfully opened 11 direct sales offices throughout the country, while also starting a data management company. He specializes in sales management and business development.Stanley Glover developed his business acumen at a young age. He quickly advanced in sales by successfully recruiting and managing a team of 4. Upon departing he co-founded Throne Capital Group & Pocket Properties before the age of 22.   Pocket Properties is a mobile focused platform that allows users to buy, trade, and sell fractional shares of real estate for less than $10. By breaking down real estate into smaller (fractional) pieces, Pocket Properties is able to eliminate cost as a barrier to entry for investors. This means more people have access to the rapidly growing and expansive real estate investing market. In short, Pocket Properties turns a game that very few can play into one that everyone can.” Learn More: https://www.pocketpropertiesapp.com/   The Fervent Four Show:   Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.   Listen here:   Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/   Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/   Social Media:   Stan Glover & Josh Rufolohttps://www.pocketpropertiesapp.com   Twitter: @pocketpropsapp (https://twitter.com/pocketpropsapp)   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pocket-properties Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pocketpropertiesapp Instagram: @pocketpropertiesapp (https://www.instagram.com/pocketpropertiesapp/)   Tim Ryan https://www.startwheel.org   Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)   Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel)   LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartWheel   Zack Miller https://www.zackmillersays.com   Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays   Thanks to our Sponsors:   The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/   StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

The most successful angel investor of our time sat down with Tim and Zack to talk about the angel investing world. Jason is known for writing the first checks for companies like; Uber, Robinhood, Calm, along with five other unicorns. Jason is also the host of 2 of the top 10 tech podcasts; This Week in Startups and the All-In podcast.    This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with legendary angel investor, Jason Calacanis, to discuss loyalty & friendship in entrepreneurship and how the pandemic has changed venture capital & podcasting.   Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads.    Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org    Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd.   Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com   Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM.   Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/   Show notes:   0:00 Kicking off Episode 1004:40 Introducing Jason Calacanis + Jason’s take on loyalty & friendship in entrepreneurship   Angel  University: https://www.angel.universityJason Calacanis’ Twitter: @Jason (https://twitter.com/Jason)14:14 How the pandemic has changed venture capital and podcastingThis Week In Startups: https://thisweekinstartups.comaThe All-In Podcast: https://www.allinpodcast.co19:08 How much content is too much?, Jason’s NYC Marathon stories, + What it’s like running This Week In StartupsThis Week In Startups Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkkhmBWfS7pILYIk0izkc3A 31:43 Building a personal brand, optimizing your time for happiness, + Finding your ‘zone of excellence’37:01 Jason Calacanis - The ‘Steph Curry’ of Angel Investing + Why ‘reps’ and consistency matterAngel: https://www.angelthebook.com42:46 Jason’s weight loss journey + Why we need to take obesity seriouslyEthan Suplee (American Glutton): https://www.americanglutton.netTim Ferris: https://tim.blogKeven Rose: https://www.kevinrose.com51:54 Ricky Gervais, Angel University, + How to pick your WFH backdrop?57:18 Tim’s experience as an Angel investor + Why Venture Capitalists and Founders are optimistsCana: https://www.cana.comAnton Ego 'Ratatouille’ Speech: https://youtu.be/4ld9EP5yAX4 1:03:09 Tim and Zack’s closing thoughts… Cheers to 100 episodes! About Jason Calacanis:   “Jason Calacanis is a technology entrepreneur, angel investor, author, podcaster, and Silicon Valley royalty. He is the Founder of various companies including: Weblogs, Inc., Inside.com, Silicon Alley Reporter and LAUNCH Media. To date, Jason Calacanis’ LAUNCH Fund has invested in over 300 startups in the past decade, seven of which have gone on to achieve valuations over a billion dollars: Uber, Thumbtack, Datastax, Wealthfront, Robinhood, Desktop Metal, & Calm.Jason Calcanis is the host of the popular podcasts This Week In Startups and The All-In Podcast with Chamath Palihapitiya, David Friedberg, and David Sacks. In addition, Jason is the author of the book Angel: How to Invest in Technology Startups: Timeless Advice from an Angel Investor Who Turned $100,000 into $100,000,000.”   Learn more:This Week In Startups: https://thisweekinstartups.com Launch: https://launch.coThe All-In Podcast: https://www.allinpodcast.coAngel: https://www.angelthebook.com Angel University: https://www.angel.university    The Fervent Four Show:   Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM.   Listen here:   Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/   Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/   Social Media:   Jason Calacanis This Week In Startups: https://thisweekinstartups.com Launch: https://launch.coThe All-In Podcast: https://www.allinpodcast.co Angel: https://www.angelthebook.com   Twitter (personal): @Jason (https://twitter.com/Jason)   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis/   Other Links:   This Week In Startups: https://thisweekinstartups.com Launch: https://launch.coThe All-In Podcast: https://www.allinpodcast.coAngel: https://www.angelthebook.com   Tim Ryan https://www.startwheel.org   Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)   Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel)   LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartWheel   Zack Miller https://www.zackmillersays.com   Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays   Thanks to our Sponsors:   The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/   StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

The world of mortgages: the ins, the outs, the everything with Kim Hasty of CMS Mortgage Solutions.   This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Kim Hasty, Mortgage Expert at CMS Mortgage Solutions, to discuss all things mortgages, how a founder can balance bootstrapping a business while trying to purchase a home and the difference between retail and a broker.   Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads.    Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org    Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd.   Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com   Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM.   Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/   Show notes:   0:00 Zack Miller’s half marathon, Documenting your progress in business, & Instant Teams’ recent Series A   Instant Teams Series A: https://builtin.com/founders-entrepreneurship/instant-teams-raises-13m-tiger-global-remote-talent-marketplace   7:11 Introducing Kim Hasty, Current state of the U.S. housing market, + How the mortgage process works?   Learn more about CMS Mortgage: https://cmsmortgage.com   22:44 Disruption in the mortgage industry + Kim’s rule of 3 for warm introductions   34:47 Kim’s advice for Founder’s about home ownership   49:30 Networking while an introvert + Adding a personal touch to sales   Anomaly by Zack Miller: https://zackmillersays.com/anomaly/   About Kim Hasty and CMS Mortgage:   “Kim was first introduced to the housing industry in 2000, where she provided mortgage default counseling and homebuyer education courses. Throughout the next 12 years, she worked in the Hampton Roads area with HUD-funded community development programs. In 2012 Kim became a licensed mortgage loan originator with CMS Mortgage, a female-founded and locally owned business. Since working at CMS, Kim has assisted people with multiple aspects of homeownership. Kim is a true music lover and has been since her first live concert as a little girl. As a teenager, Kim would work just to pay for the upcoming concert tickets she knew she needed. Kim currently lives in Smithfield, Virginia, and is a mom to an English Mastiff adopted from Giant Heart Giant Dogs.   CMS Mortgage is one of the nation’s top-ranking Mortgage Brokers providing services in the purchase, refinance, and renovation loans. Our product offerings support customers throughout Virginia, Maryland, Florida, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and the District of Columbia. Being homegrown and locally owned, gives us the flexibility to offer superior service, product mix, and pricing in a boutique feel that separates us from our big-box competitors. We welcome the opportunity to complement any scenario with a common-sense approach, which is truly representative of our customer-centric mindset.” Learn more at: https://cmsmortgage.com   The Fervent Four Show:   Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out on Facebook Live every Thursday at 11 AM.   Listen here:   Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/   Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/   Social Media:   Kim Hasty https://cmsmortgage.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CMSkim/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khasty/   Other Links:   Corrina Cater: [email protected]   https://www.corrinacarter.com   Tim Ryan https://www.startwheel.org   Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)   Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel)   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartWheel   Zack Miller https://www.zackmillersays.com   Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays   Thanks to our Sponsors:   The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/   StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org  

Scott Janney continues to grow Magazine Jukebox. What’s working, what’s not and his favorite publication of all time?   This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Scott Janey, Founder at Magazine Jukebox, to discuss the recent launch of Magazine Jukebox, what’s working/what’s not, and his favorite publication of all time!   Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads.    Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org    Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd.   Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com   Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM.   Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/   Show notes:   0:00 Introducing Scott Janney   12:20 Launching Magazine Jukebox   Learn more about Magazine Jukebox: https://www.magazinejukebox.com/   Fervent Four Show Episode 60 with Scott Janey:  https://youtu.be/XmE96rl_5jI   29:36 Environmental impacts of digital magazines + Magazine Jukebox’s marketing strategy   One Tree Planted: https://onetreeplanted.org/   Learn more about Magazine Jukebox: https://www.magazinejukebox.com/   44:55 Magazine Jukebox’s fundraising journey + Scott’s advice on raising money   Learn more about VIPC: https://www.virginiaipc.org/   54:57 Coinbase’s Super Bowl Commercial + Scott’s closing thoughts   Coinbase’s Super Bowl Commercial: https://youtu.be/JNXl2apC8pU   About Scott Janney and Magazine Jukebox   “Scott knows firsthand how to run a successful business and create loyal employees and customers. Entrepreneurship runs in his bloodline, driving him to build, modernize, and expand multiple thriving businesses. His career in running successful business start-ups, is proof of his excellent marketing and sales chops. Scott is the co-owner of several insurance & financial enterprises and as CEO of Magazine Jukebox, he works to bring cutting-edge infotainment into businesses around the nation so that they, too, can create droves of loyal employees and customers.     Magazine Jukebox is a digital magazine rack for commercial spaces (Hotels, Gyms, Coffee shops, Airports, Dr. Offices, car dealerships etc). Magazine Jukebox’s innovative technology allows customers to scan a unique QR Code (no app to download, or form to fill out) and—voila! They get location-based access to a wide range of magazines.”   Learn more at: https://www.magazinejukebox.com   The Fervent Four Show:   Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out on Facebook Live every Thursday at 11 AM.   Listen here:   Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/   Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/   Social Media:   Scott Janney https://www.magazinejukebox.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Magazinejukebox/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ScottMJB/   Instagram: @Magazinejukebox (https://www.instagram.com/magazinejukebox/)   Tim Ryan https://www.startwheel.org   Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)   Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel)   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartWheel   Zack Miller https://www.zackmillersays.com   Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays   Thanks to our Sponsors:   The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/   StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org  

When you think about industries that are ripe for disruption the horse industry is one of them and one you probably didn’t think of. Join us as we dig in and see what Tori Sullivan is up to.   This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Tori Sullivan, Founder at BarnWiz, to discuss her startup that is disrupting the horse industry, the value of accelerator programs, and more!   Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads.    Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org    Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd.   Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com   Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM.   Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/   Show notes:   0:00 Introducing Tori Sullivan + Discussing the modernization of the horse industry   13:07 What is BarnWiz?, Utilizing customer feedback, + The emotional evolution of a business owner   Learn more: https://www.barnwiz.com/   VA ICAP Program: https://www.virginiasbdc.org/programs/icap/   1 Million Cups VA Beach: https://www.1millioncups.com/virginiabeach   32:05 Tori’s take: Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs + How to lead a tech company   39:56 Tori’s fundraising journey + Choosing the ‘right’ accelerator for your startup   Tampa Bay Wave Accelerator: https://www.tampabaywave.org/   53:27 Discussing Zack’s new puppy + Tori’s closing thoughts   Learn more: https://www.barnwiz.com/   About Tori Sullivan and BarnWiz:   “BarnWiz LLC was founded to ease the frustration in making any change to the care and welfare of our beloved horses. Our mission is to enable new connections between horse owners, riders and enthusiasts and business owners serving the care and welfare of these animals. We believe in simplicity and we take the daily mission to simplify the process of helping horse owners and care takers find business owners at the tip of their fingers.   Tori grew up riding, competing and helping her family breed horses. As a lifelong equestrian, she has a deep love of riding and horsemanship. Her mare, Galapagos “Gala” was the inspiration to her journey to find a faster way to connect the equine industry. Her moody, black Hanoverian mare pushed Tori to be in a constant state of “search” at each roadblock along her training journey. Her career in software lead Tori to create BarnWiz with a vision to find all your horse needs online.”   Learn more: https://barnwiz.com   The Fervent Four Show:   Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out on Facebook Live every Thursday at 11 AM.   Listen here:   Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/   Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/   Social Media:   Tori Sullivan https://barnwiz.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/barnwiz   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarnWizLLC/   Instagram: @barnwiz_llc (hhttps://www.instagram.com/barnwiz_llc/)   Tim Ryan https://www.startwheel.org   Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)   Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel)   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartWheel   Zack Miller https://www.zackmillersays.com   Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays   Thanks to our Sponsors:   The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/   StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

Lee Sheridan of Two Maids is back! For the past two years Lee has been relentless in growing his business through Covid, with the mindset of never letting a good crisis go to waste.   This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Lee Sheridan, Owner/Operator at Two Maids & A Mop, to discuss going from $200k to over $1.5m revenue in 4 years, operating in non-traditional industries, and the importance of building a strong company culture.   Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads.    Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org    Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd.   Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com   Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM.   Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/   Show notes:   0:00 Introducing Lee Sheridan + Discussing Two Maids & A Mop   Learn more about Two Maids & A Mop: https://twomaidsandamop.com/virginia-beach/   19:27 The franchise business model, transitioning from the insurance industry, + Growing Two Maids & A Mop   38:26 What marketing strategies work? + Navigating through the pandemic   47:36 Lee’s health journey, What motivates him everyday?, + Cleaning for a Reason   Learn more about Cleaning for a Reason: https://cleaningforareason.org/   55:03 How to retain talented employees?   About Lee Sheridan and Two Maids & A Mop:   Hello, I’m Lee Sheridan, and the proud owner and manager of our maid service team at Two Maids & A Mop serving Virginia Beach, VA!   After 20 years in the insurance industry I took stock of what was most important to me in life and it was clear that those items were not being fulfilled by corporate America. I was traveling 50% of the time and working a minimum of 50 hours a week while my family watched me come and go week after week. My wife was managing a stressful career as well as an extremely busy household with two teens on her own. My weeks were filled with obligations that contributed to solving someone else’s problems and furthering someone else’s dream.   We live in a fast-paced world where both parents and children are running all the time. We have hectic lives and busy schedules filled with work obligations, personal appointments, school projects, athletics, faith, and more. When you do have free time, what are you filling it with? Are you enjoying the company of those you love or are you filling it with yardwork, housework, or other obligations?   I decided to buy this franchise because I have lost a lot of time with those most important to me and I want to provide a maid service that can give you some of that time back. The last thing I wanted to do after traveling all week was to clean the house and I know I am not the only one who feels that way. There is no shortage of quotes regarding time, but here is one by Harvey Mackay that resonates with me:   ”Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it you can never get it back.”   Learn more: https://twomaidsandamop.com/virginia-beach/   The Fervent Four Show:   Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out on Facebook Live every Thursday at 11 AM.   Listen here:   Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/   Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/   Social Media:   Lee Sheridan https://twomaidsandamop.com/virginia-beach/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/twomaidsvirginiabeach/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwoMaidsVirginiaBeach/   Instagram: @Twomaidsvb (https://www.instagram.com/twomaidsvb)   Two Maids & A Mop (Chesapeake): www.twomaidschesapeake.com   Tim Ryan https://www.startwheel.org   Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)   Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel)   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartWheel   Zack Miller https://www.zackmillersays.com   Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays   Thanks to our Sponsors:   The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/   StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org  

Hear hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller chat with Butch Maier of Sumbadhat Productions.   Butch Maier lead man at  joins the Fervent Four Show to chat about the growing film landscape in VA + getting his feet in the business. This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Butch Maier, Founder at Sumbadhat Productions, to discuss how to get your name up on the big screen, the movies he is working on, and the Hollywood talent that resides right here in VA.   Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads.    Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org    Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd.   Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com   Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM.   Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/   Show notes: 0:00 Parallels between running & business, Introducing Butch Maier, + What is Sumbadhat Productions? ‘Kill Devil Hills’ trailer: https://youtu.be/1xbYS-Dr9mY ‘Jaw’ trailer: https://youtu.be/U1fu_sA7XhE 9:57 Current state of the movie biz, the impact of streaming services, + How Director’s ‘shop’ around their scripts ‘Washington Square’ trailer: https://youtu.be/K3i253Glu20 31:20 Leveraging critical feedback as a Director + Discussing the local movie scene in Virginia ‘Mother of a Day’ trailer: https://youtu.be/gioudyAvoqk Learn more about Giggster: http://giggster.com 47:04 Butch Maier’s advice for entrepreneurs, his upcoming films, + Lessons he learned as a journalist Instagram: @sumbadhat (https://www.instagram.com/sumbadhat) Twitter: @Sumbadhat Productions (https://twitter.com/SumbadhatMovies) Twitter (personal): @ButchMaier (https://twitter.com/ButchMaier) About Butch Maier and Sumbadhat Productions:   “Butch Maier is a writer, director and producer who is developing a solid reputation for crafting unique scripts and assembling stellar ensemble casts for his Sumbadhat Productions motion pictures.His feature debut, “The Bride Bride and the Grooms” starring Jacilyn Ledford as a too-nice-for-her-own-good woman who accidentally gets engaged to four men at the same time, was shot in three states over 13 days and played in theaters in 12 states. Butch was the writer, director, producer, casting director, location scout, production designer, assistant cinematographer and editor for "The Bride and the Grooms." "Five Gold Rings," his Christmastime adaptation of "The Bride and the Grooms," was optioned by one of the production companies behind "John Wick."   Butch's second feature, the family comedy "Mother of a Day," opened as the No. 1 movie with a Black lead in the U.S., per theater. "Mother of a Day," starring Lamont Ferguson as a man who forgets Mother's Day, landed a distribution deal with Maverick Entertainment.   His third feature, the horror-thriller "Kill Devil Hills," stars Sarah Kate Allsup as a single mother who inherits a mysterious gold coin.   Butch has attached several Hollywood actors and actresses to his mystery drama "Old Girl" and his crime drama "Chagrin," both of which are in development.”   Learn more at: https://www.skratchlabs.com   The Fervent Four Show:   Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out on Facebook Live every Thursday at 11 AM.   Listen here:   Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/   Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/   Social Media:   Butch Maier https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3432632/   Instagram: @sumbadhat (https://www.instagram.com/sumbadhat) Twitter: @Sumbadhat Productions (https://twitter.com/SumbadhatMovies) Twitter (personal): @ButchMaier (https://twitter.com/ButchMaier)   Tim Ryan https://www.startwheel.org   Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)   Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel)   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartWheel   Zack Miller https://www.zackmillersays.com   Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays   Thanks to our Sponsors:   The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/   StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org  

Nate Tschohl didn't close his business in 2020 when every single one of his customers was shut down. Instead, he buckled down, got creative and grew his business, swimnerd. With supply chain issues, mandates and other hurdles diving at him, what has Nate produced to keep swimming forward?   https://swimpractice.com/   Hear hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller chat with Nate Tschohl, Founder at SWIMNERD. Nate Tschohl didn’t close his business in 2020 when every single one of his customers was shut down. Instead, he buckled down, got creative and grew his business, swimnerd.   This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Nate Tschohl, Founder at SWIMNERD, to discuss how his business serves the global aquatics industry, navigating the COVID pandemic, and why you don’t need to be a tech person to run a tech business. Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads.   Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org     Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd. Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com     Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM. Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/   Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo...   Show notes:   0:00 Introducing Nate Tschohl + Discussing the SWIMNERD podcast Check out the SWIMNERD podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA5O...   22:20 What is SWIMNERD? + Why you don’t need to be a tech person to run a tech business Learn more about SWIMNERD: https://swimpractice.com/   35:58 Connecting your passion with your business   41:57 Managing product launches + Is failure the crucible of success? Check out SWIMNERD products: https://swimpractice.com/   54:19 Growing your startup through partnerships SWIMNERD Twitter (@SwimNerds): https://twitter.com/SwimNerds   About Nate Tschohl and SWIMNERD: “My name is Nate Tschohl and I'm a swim nerd. In July of 2016, I left my job selling insurance, betting that I could build a better pace clock. I had already spent $20,000 building a prototype that - thank goodness - worked. We put together an inexpensive, semi-hilarious video that spoke directly to a swim coach from a swim coach and it resonated enough for 129 people to trust us to get the job done. Gold Medal Mel helped us out with exposure on SwimSwam. Unbeknownst to us, Ira Klein posted about it on the Swim Coaches Idea Exchange Group. We called and emailed thousands of swim coaches. And boy did ya’ll come through. 129 of you backed us to the tune of $63,335. From there, we executed. We built a much better product than our initial prototype. We chose green LED’s because of their superior visibility outside. We made the electronic boards impermeable to water and connected it to the Swimnerd mobile app so that you can quickly program sets. Currently, there are nearly 2,000 Nerds in the wild, helping swimmers every day in practice. Right before the pandemic began, in January of 2020, we created a podcast with Brett Hawke that goes inside the minds of swimming’s highest achievers. We release two long form interviews each week as well as a live show on Wednesdays. It’s enjoyed in over 120 countries and is regarded as the #1 podcast for swim coaches. Subscribe to the YouTube channel here.” Learn more at: https://swimpractice.com   The Fervent Four Show: Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out on Facebook Live every Thursday at 11 AM. Listen here: Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/   Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo...   Social Media: Nate Tschohl https://swimpractice.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swimnerdpace... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/swim... Twitter: @SwimNerds (https://twitter.com/SwimNerds) Instagram: @swimnerds (https://www.instagram.com/swimnerds) Instagram:     Tim Ryan https://www.startwheel.org Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt) Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/star...   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartWheel   Zack Miller https://www.zackmillersays.com Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays     Thanks to our Sponsors: The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/ StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org

What does the conference space look like today? How has it changed since 2020 and what will it look like in 2022?   This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Mike Descher, Founder at MediaGroup, to discuss trends in hybrid remote-in office work environments and how we can learn to succeed in a changing world post COVID. Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org   Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd. Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM. Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo...   Show notes:   0:00 Introducing Mike Descher + Discussing the current in-person conference landscape FFS Episode #8 with Mike Descher: https://youtu.be/1OfC91zuoUw Learn more: https://www.mediagroup-consulting.com...   21:52 How have in-person conferences changed due to COVID + Supply chain problems impacting the industry   31:30 The most popular conference ‘swag’ + How companies can better support their work from home employees   37:01 Networking during COVID, business cards 2.0, + How Mike stays busy when business is down   47:30 The MediaGroup business pitch + The QR code revolution Learn more: https://www.mediagroup-consulting.com...   59:02 Is there a secondary market for old school company swag?   About Mike Descher and MediaGroup: “MediaGroup was founded in 2001 as an alternative for small businesses and corporate departments to provide enhanced services without the need to hire full time employees. Our experienced group of industry professionals can provide short or long term solutions to the day to day issues experienced in every business. Originally founded by a highly skilled group of diverse high tech professionals, MediaGroup began with an understanding of Branding, Business Development, High Technology, Digital Publishing and Web/Video Production unmatched in the United States. Our group of industry professionals have over 100 years of business experience for you to rely on. Since that time we have coached many businesses on growth initiatives and how to get the most out of technology. We have developed business plans and strategies for start-ups, established new and expanded sales channels for established business leaders, and trained sales, marketing and industry icons to be the best. We also are experts in matching your business to the right type of print and promotional items to help you increase your sales quickly. The key to our success is our shared abilities to look at a business problem and provide the right solutions. We have discovered that many times you are just too close to your business to see "outside the box", or where potential opportunities may exist. That is where MediaGroup fits in your business planning. We want to be your trusted, professional resource that listens to your problems and helps you execute more effectively.” Learn more at: https://www.mediagroup-consulting.com...   The Fervent Four Show: Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out on Facebook Live every Thursday at 11 AM. Listen here: Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-fo...   Social Media: Mike Descher https://www.mediagroup-consulting.com... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedescher/ Instagram: @michaeldescher (https://www.instagram.com/michaeldesc...) Tim Ryan https://www.startwheel.org Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)