Toasting to Business

That's what Darrin and Lynn want to know and discuss in this episode. We wax poetic about movies, drink, and culture and update you on future guest appearances and local happenings.
The meat and potatoes of the episode is talking about content marketing.

Thanks to our sponsor, Perspectiv. Their mission is to help more people reach their potential and lead happy and impactful lives by helping them find a career tha...

Listen to Albert tell how he and three friends decided to start a tequila company, not just your run-of-the-mill tequila but a high-quality sipping tequila.
They took a unique approach, inviting the consumers to determine which of their 28+ flavor profiles would be the one they took to market. This inclusive strategy not only gave the consumers a voice but also made them feel a part of the tequila creation process.
After ma...

Andrea Walker, CPO of Smartly Organized, has transformed her clients' lives by giving them less stress, more time, and happier lives. How? She and her team offer sanity-saving solutions to declutter, organize, and stage your home for a quick and profitable sale and make your new house a home in as little as one day. Learn how she went from the banking industry to this unusual but essential business of helping people organize t...

That's what Darrin and Lynn want to know and discuss in this episode. We wax poetic about movies, drink, and culture and update you on future guest appearances and local happenings.

Thanks to our sponsor, Perspectiv. Their mission is to help more people reach their potential and lead happy and impactful lives by helping them find a career that aligns with their purpose.
Find Perspectiv on social media at @get_pers...

Dive into the tantalizing world of entrepreneurship with Glenn Gardone, a luminary figure who has sculpted the landscape of business with his innovative spirit. Join us in our latest episode as we unravel the secrets to his triumphs and get ready to be enchanted by his pearls of wisdom and wit. Make sure to check out the amazing products of RED Delight Chocolate by visiting their website at https://www.red-chocolate.com/about-red-c...

Brewer's Fire, snug as a bug in a rug right smack dab in the heart of Georgia, where Ben Whatley, the wizard behind the heat, works his magic. He's like a flavor-fueled superhero, swooping in to rescue taste buds everywhere with his explosive concoctions! And hey, it's not just about the hot sauce – Ben's pickled veggies have become the talk of the town, sending taste buds into a frenzy! Want to know the juicy d...

Elizabeth Yin began investing in companies $1,000 at a time and is the Co-Founder and General Partner of Hustle Fund. She was recently cited as one of the Top 11 most loved VCs by TechCrunch and has invested in more than 500 companies

Hustle Fund, which started in 2017, invests in companies in pre-revenue (pre-seed) stages of their startup. Their mission is to "democratize wealth through startups".  They have over 350 comp...

Shauna, the Tax Goddess, is back, and we talk about the changes in the tax laws for 2024 and what may be ahead. We also covered tax write-offs, the new emergency savings tax strategy, the "aggression scale," and a bunch of other stuff with Shauna.

Shauna A. Wekherlien, CPA, MTax, CTC, CTS, is the US' Top 1% ranked, highly sought-after Tax Strategist. She is passionate about helping successful business owners, entrepre...

On this podcast, we talked about how Chris Joyce, the founder and CEO of Gusher, can help turn your business idea into a full-fledged company. Gusher specializes in launching companies using performance-based equity in various industries like technology, media, design, finance, gaming, and more. Chris has founded 24 companies to date, including tech and consumer goods startups like Joyce Co., Movy, Exert, Uzurp, and O’ So-Lo Foods....

Get ready to be inspired by Zachary Leyden, a true visionary who has combined his passion for technology and art to create a thriving business in the equestrian industry. His unwavering determination and willingness to embrace failure have allowed him to turn challenges into opportunities and establish Ocean View Stables as the leading name in the Bay Area. Join us as we explore his unique perspective on owning and growing a succes...

In this episode, discover the art of persuasion and learn how to effectively influence others with the help of cutting-edge techniques from the field of neuroscience, FBI interrogation strategies, and forensic listening. Our guests, publicist Adele Gambardella and former FBI Special Agent Chip Massey, co-founders of The Convincing Company, talk to us about the science behind how people make decisions and gain valuable insights into...

This podcast episode follows Mark Hegedus' journey from Procter & Gamble to Willie's Superbrew. Mark is a seasoned marketer, having worked for some of the biggest names in consumer products, such as Pepsi, Coors, Red Bull, and 7Up. He shares his experience and insights about new challenges and the value of gaining new experiences. Mark's latest role as the team leader at Willie's Superbrew is exciting and ch...

Join us on a journey towards discovering the true essence of taste and smell with Mandy Naglich, an Advanced Cicerone, National Homebrew Competition Gold Medalist, and author of "How to Taste: A Guide to Discovering Flavor and Savoring Life." Through her deep connections to the food world, Mandy takes us on an awe-inspiring voyage that will make us appreciate our senses like never before. After listening to this podcast, ...

Vinyl pool liners flipped Chris Ward's career track on its head. He had previously worked in law enforcement but turned to maintaining pools as a side hustle to make ends meet. With his education in quality improvement, he analyzed the residential pool market and discovered a niche in replacing pool liners. He turned this side hustle into a successful business that now employs 12 people and generates $3 million in revenue. Lea...

A few announcements:
1) You  have waited long enough...Next week we release the first interview episode under the Toasting to Business title.
2) Come join us on January 27th, from 1:00-3:00pm, on the rooftop bar at Barleygarden (Fayetteville location) as we celebrate the launch of Toasting to Business.
3) Thank you HopCity for providing us with tasty libations for the podcast. This week I enjoyed Black Phillip from Blak...

Thank you Hop City Craft Beer and Wine for being our sponsor and to our listeners! 
 Today’s podcast beer is Delirium Noel.
 If you would like try Delirium Noel or some other beers for the holiday, attention December's Fizz Ed Holiday Beers event: https://hopcitybeer.com/collections/events/products/fizz-ed-holiday-beers
 
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Thank you Hop City Beer and Wine for being our sponsor and to our listeners! 
The beers that Kraig shared with me for today's podcast are: St Bernardus, Straffe Hendrix Brugs Quadrupel Ale and Brugs Tripel Ale and Delirium Noel.
If you are interested in trying these delightful beers, attention December's Fizz Ed Holiday Beers event: https://hopcitybeer.com/collections/events/products/fizz-ed-holiday-beers