This week the guys interview Chrissy Scott, a former nail technician who reinvented her career after a major spinal fusion surgery. After twenty-three years in the beauty industry, Scott pivoted to the wellness sector by founding Kunu, a lifestyle and nutrition company.

She discusses the challenges of rebranding her original supplement line due to trademark issues and the transition from a local professional to a national brand founder. The conversation explores her partnership with a neurologist to develop health-focused drinks and the mental hurdles of becoming the "face" of a company on social media.

Ultimately, Scott shares insights on overcoming the fear of judgment and the importance of having a supportive partner when pursuing entrepreneurial ventures later in life. If you have ever daydreamed about setting off on a new career path, this episode’s for you!

Special thanks to Chrissy for getting behind the microphone with us! Listen to her story on the podcast platform of your choice!

This week the guys do something a little less entrepreneurship related and have an incredible interview with Maksym (“Max”) Chikin, a Ukrainian immigrant who moved to Mississippi at age 17 to reunite with family. He recounts the difficulties of navigating American culture and the English language in a rural setting, especially while facing a four-year delay in his career due to COVID-19 and immigration paperwork.

As a finance major, Chikin offers a pragmatic perspective on the geopolitical conflict between Russia and Ukraine, attributing much of the tension to oil interests and systemic corruption. He contrasts the individualistic mentality of Eastern Europe with the charitable community spirit he has observed in the American South. Ultimately, Chikin expresses a desire to build a professional life in financial analytics within the United States rather than returning to his war-torn homeland.

Want to hear about the current Ukraine/Russia conflict from the perspective of someone who was actually born and raised there? Want to hear about the American South from the perspective of someone that moved here as a teenager and unable to speak the language? Then this is your episode! Check it out on the podcast player of your choice!

Special thanks to Max for getting behind the mic with the guys and sharing his amazing story!

This week the guys discuss the intersection of faith and business operations. Caleb and Chris talk about the challenges of maintaining Christian integrity in a commercial environment, emphasizing that a leader’s character and actions often speak louder than overt religious marketing. They explore practical dilemmas, such as the decision to open on Sundays and the ethical responsibility of ministering to employees through fair treatment and humility. The dialogue highlights the importance of defining success through personal reflection and the pursuit of inner peace rather than just financial gain.

Do you ever find yourself thinking about these things as a small business owner? If so, check out this episode on the podcast player of your choice!

This week the guys have an amazing interview with special guest Garrett Rouse, an entrepreneur who shares his transformative journey from incarceration to starting a recovery-focused business. After receiving a 24-year sentence for drug-related charges, Rouse describes the harsh realities of Parchman Prison and how accidentally stepping on a psychology book sparked a profound shift in his perspective.

He eventually found purpose by teaching re-entry classes and serving as a peer support specialist upon his release. Rouse is now launching an accountability app that uses AI and facial recognition to provide third-party drug testing for individuals in recovery. This technology aims to preserve healthy relationships by removing the need for loved ones to act as "probation officers."

The discussion highlights how personal suffering can be converted into meaningful growth and innovative solutions for the entrepreneurial journey. Want to feel truly inspired today? If so, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! Be sure to check it out on the podcast player of your choice.

A HUGE and SINCERE thanks to Garrett for sharing his powerful story!

In this episode, the guys discuss the evolving world of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. These platforms allow users to bet on the outcomes of future events, ranging from Super Bowl performers to geopolitical shifts. While the hosts note that these markets provide a richer data signal than traditional polling by requiring participants to risk money, they also express concern over insider trading and the potential for market manipulation.

The conversation highlights the ethical complexities of profiting from “material non-public information” and the risks of incentivizing bad actors. Ultimately, the speakers reflect on the scary implications of these tools and emphasize the need for transparency and spiritual grounding in an increasingly speculative world.

Oh, and Caleb talks about how is getting old and officially got his AARP card. =)

Check out the episode on the podcast platform of your choice!

Special thanks to NPR’s Marketplace for the podcast clip!

AI is going to take our jobs!!! Have you heard this statement yet? Better said, have you heard this statement a million times yet? Well, this week the guys interview someone who tells Caleb and Chris from firsthand experience that we have a right to be concerned!

The guys have a really interesting and technical conversation with full-stack web developer Jody LeCompte, who discusses the rapid evolution of technology and its impact on the labor market. He reflects on his journey from a 90s "internet kid" to a specialized tech professional that’s now facing modern AI-driven industry shifts that not only is impacting his personal livelihood, but his entire industry.

LeCompte explores the transition from the mobile app era to the current artificial intelligence epoch, noting how tools like Claude and ChatGPT are now performing tasks once reserved for senior engineers (like him). He encourages entrepreneurs to experiment with AI to automate menial tasks, suggesting that while the technology presents unprecedented challenges (employment and otherwise), it also offers a chance to reclaim time for human connection and faith. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the necessity of reskilling in a world where the boundary between human intelligence and machine automation is increasingly blurred.

Curious about what AI is doing to industry now and not five years from now? Then this is definitely an episode you don’t want to miss!

Special thanks to Jody LeCompte for getting behind the mic and telling his fascinating story! Be sure to check out this episode on the podcast player of your choice!

This week the guys interview Tom and Hector Boldo, co-founders of the Mississippi Latinx Art Association and Nuestro Arte gallery in Hattiesburg; fellow co-founder Jacqueline Gonzalez Wooton was unfortunately unable to join them for the conversation. The couple shares experiences about their move from Austin to Mississippi and their subsequent efforts to increase Latin cultural representation through community workshops and themed exhibitions. They describe their very early and necessary strategic pivot from exclusively showcasing Latin artists to inviting all local creators to reinterpret Latin themes, which successfully grew their network to hundreds of participants.

The conversation explores the cultural significance of traditions like Día de los Muertos along with the challenges of navigating artistic insecurity and local skepticism. Hector and Tom also candidly share the economic realities of running an art gallery while aiming to build empathy and visibility for the Hispanic community through public events like downtown parades.

Wanna hear about starting a new art gallery and association in rural America, or curious about the business side of being an artist? Then don’t miss this episode! Be sure to check it out on the podcast player of your choice!

This week the guys interview Jordyn Williams, one of the founders and master franchiser of Grit + Grind Coffee. Williams details her rapid transition from a special education teacher to a business leader, growing their brand from a single mobile trailer in 2023 to roughly 16 locations by 2026! She explains how a partnership with founders in Alabama helped her shift from licensing to a formal franchise model that maintains strict brand standards.

Williams attributes her "whatever it takes" mentality to her childhood battle with leukemia, which instilled in her a profound sense of resilience and grit. Now operating as a corporate executive, she emphasizes the importance of mentoring her staff and finding unique opportunities in small-town markets. The conversation highlights her commitment to core values like spreading light and working hard while pursuing aggressive nationwide growth.

Wanna hear a story on hypergrowth? Wanna hear about what happens when you really commit to a grit and grind mentality? Then this is an episode you don’t want to miss! Check it out on the podcast player of your choice!