What do chicken farms, carbon capture, and Miracle-Gro have in common?

CFO Turner Tomlinson joins Alan Bennett to share how Carbon Chicken is turning poultry litter into a high-performing soil amendment that’s not just natural—it’s revolutionary.

From startup stories to soil science, this episode is a must-watch for entrepreneurs and eco-innovators alike.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Intro: Meet Turner Tomlinson, CFO at Carbon Chicken

02:12 – What is Carbon Chicken and how does it work?

05:40 – What’s biochar and why it matters

08:33 – The problem with chicken litter

12:00 – Ancient origins: Terra Preta and Amazonian farming techniques

15:22 – Building the founding team and defining roles

19:15 – From spreadsheets to seed funding

23:00 – Trust, startup culture, and hiring philosophy

27:12 – Mindset, motivation, and perseverance in entrepreneurship

30:00 – Advice for aspiring founders

31:30 – Where to learn more about Carbon Chicken

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🔗 Connect with Turner & Carbon Chicken

🌐 https://carbonchicken.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/turnerjtomlinson/

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Whether you're a therapist dreaming of starting your own practice, or a business owner figuring it out as you go, this one’s packed with insight, warmth, and hard-earned wisdom!

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Licensed Clinical Social Workers Beth and Stacey didn’t set out to become business owners—but when their careers intersected at a group practice, they discovered a shared vision for what therapy could be: compassionate, connected, and deeply human.

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 – Meet Beth & Stacey: From social work to entrepreneurship

02:00 – Why therapists aren’t taught to run a business

04:00 – Learning the hard way: Google, grit, and 2 AM calls

06:30 – Building a practice rooted in connection and culture

09:00 – Creating a clinic that feels safe—for clients and clinicians

11:00 – Trust, teamwork, and finding the right business partner

14:00 – Structuring the business for clarity and protection

17:00 – Boundaries, autonomy, and honoring the contractor model

20:00 – Work rhythms, admin systems, and burnout prevention

23:00 – Bringing holistic care back into the counseling center

26:00 – Self-awareness, therapy, and emotional sustainability

29:00 – Why social workers make scrappy, strategic business owners

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🔗 Connect with Beth & Stacey

🌐 https://www.creativenwa.com/

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If you’re a business owner who wants to build something meaningful and community-driven, this conversation will both challenge and encourage you!

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In this episode of the TrustBuilt Podcast, Alan Bennett sits down with Courtney, co-founder of Underbrush, a cozy and community-focused indie bookstore in Rogers, Arkansas.

From launching her first business nine months out of college to creating a thriving space during a pandemic, Courtney shares her unconventional journey into entrepreneurship, the heart behind her business, and why passion and compassion—not just profit—drive long-term success.

⏱️Chapters

[02:20] – How Underbrush Bookstore began

[05:45] – Building community through books

[08:50] – The role of authenticity

[13:50] – Book clubs that welcome disagreement

[15:25] – Why Courtney chose entrepreneurship

[19:20] – Passion, resilience & hard days

[23:00] – Redefining retail as a third space

[27:05] – Competing with Amazon & evolving tech

[30:50] – Niching down for customer loyalty

[33:05] – Collaboration over competition

[36:25] – Real-world advice for new entrepreneurs

[39:15] – Sharing struggles builds community

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🔗 Connect with Courtney & Underbrush Books

🌐 https://underbrushbooks.com/

👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-ulrich-smith-211683107/

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