Ben Stix is the Founder and CEO of The BE Hive, a plant-based food company. Under his leadership, The BE Hive has grown from vegan potlucks and buffets to a deli with a functioning production facility, where Ben owns the manufacturing. He moved to Nashville to become a touring musician and drummer, inspiring his entrepreneurial journey. In this epi…

Colin Callahan is the Co-founder and CEO of Acklen Avenue, a custom software development company. With over 13 years in business, Acklen Avenue provides software development teams and staff augmentation services to help companies manage IT budgets and fill talent gaps. Colin is a member of EO Nashville and has been a mentor at the Nashville Entrepr…

Amanda Stone is the Founder and General Contractor at Palmingo Pools, a design and build pool contractor specializing in plunge, fiberglass, and stock tank pools. After struggling to find a suitable pool option for her sloped backyard, Amanda received her contractor’s license and launched a pool company. She is also the Co-owner of Perch, a women-o…

Jacob Greer is the Founder of 6th Man Movers, a fully licensed, bonded, insured, A-rated, and BBB-accredited moving company. He is also the Owner of Custom Fundraising Solutions Nashville, which provides fundraising options for coaches and school directors. As a service-driven entrepreneur, Jacob is a member of EO Nashville, a supporter of Safe Hav…

Richard Moscardelli is the President of EO Nashville and a Partner at 615 Real Property, LP. With a background in manufacturing, he co-founded a business with his father, which manufactured components for air filters. In this episode… When facing difficult decisions from all areas of life, entrepreneurs need an outlet to manage stress and navigate …

Shane Shown is the CEO and Chief Recruiting Officer at Nxt Level, a talent acquisition firm. Since founding the firm, he has partnered with hundreds of VC-backed startups and Fortune 500 companies. As a seasoned entrepreneur, Shane was the Co-owner of Barrel and Roll and worked with notable companies like National Services Group, Zillow, and Facebo…

Kyle Bush is the Co-owner and CEO of Cumberland Creative, an award-winning content creation agency that conveys brand stories through high-quality creative content. He is passionate about exploring the human experience through video. Before co-founding Cumberland Creative, Kyle was a Creative Strategist at Jump Goat Media. In this episode… Entrepre…

Alan Young is the Founder and CEO of Armor Concepts, a leading manufacturer and distributor of entry-point security and repair solutions. He began his career as a professional football player before joining Bank of America Securities as an Investment Banker, where he executed mergers and acquisitions and capital raising transactions. After leaving …

Philip Steen is the Owner of Nashville Sports Leagues (NSL), an organization that develops sports leagues and events throughout the greater Nashville area. The network manages seven recreational sports leagues with about 25,000 yearly players. Philip is also the Owner and Founder of Urban Flip, a property management and investment company for vacat…

Tim McMullen is the Founder of redpepper, a full-service strategic and creative agency. The company has been ranked on Inc. magazine’s list of fastest-growing companies for six years and has been recognized in the advertising industry with several local, regional, and national ADDY awards. Tim speaks nationally on company culture and integrated mar…

Elizabeth Moss is the Founder of Caregivers by WholeCare, a licensed, non-medical home care service provider that improves the quality of life for seniors and disabled people. She sold the business in 2020 during the caregiver shortage crisis. Elizabeth is now the Co-founder of CareCrown, which helps home care providers retain their staff through r…

John Rowley is the Founder of CounterPoint Messaging, a message, media, and digital firm focused on political and advocacy campaigns at the local, state, and national levels. Since starting out in radio and television, he has worked on over 500 political advocacy campaigns for Democrats in 47 states, winning 91% of the time. John has worked with ca…

Sameera Lowe is the Executive Director of EO Nashville, where she has worked closely with entrepreneurs for over 15 years. She is also the Principal of Loud & Clear Communications, which focuses on marketing, event planning, and association management. With over 25 years of marketing and event planning experience, Sameera served as the Marketing Di…

Liza Graves is the Founder and co-CEO of Blueprint.Inc, a multi-platform marketing company, and the Co-founder of StyleBlueprint, a Southern lifestyle digital magazine. As a serial entrepreneur, she launched a lunch cafe when she was 24 before opening a retail business out of her home. In 2015, Liza was named one of the 75 Most Stylish People in th…

Tom Turner is the Managing Director of STS Capital Partners, an international boutique mergers and acquisitions firm. As a CEO, entrepreneur, board member, and philanthropist, he has over 20 years of experience across the legal services, electronic discovery, computer forensics, and technology industries. Tom was also the Founding Partner of DSi, I…

Marty Reed is the Chief Product Officer at Level Data, a software platform helping school districts organize their data. He is also the CEO of RANDA Solutions, which was acquired by Level Data, and the former President of EO Nashville. Marty specializes in facilitating data ownership and sharing through cryptographically verifiable systems. In this…

Robert Hartline is the Founder and CEO of CallProof, a company that helps B2B sales teams manage their customers using a sales activity reporting system. He has been a member of EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization) for about eight years. He is also a Professional EOS Implementer for EOS Worldwide, where he shares his experience using the EOS (Entrepren…

Mignon Francois is the Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection, a destination bakery that has sold over five million cupcakes. With no prior knowledge of baking and only $5 to her name, she developed an iconic flavor that has earned The Cupcake Collection a top 10 ranking in the country and the #1 cupcake in Tennessee. Mignon has received recogni…

Kriste Goad is the Founder of fuoco, an agency helping healthcare B2B brands tell their stories and grow. The agency was recognized as one of PRWeek’s top agencies in the US and earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. As a seasoned storyteller and brand builder, she has over 20 years of experience in hea…

Dean Wegner is the Founder and CEO of Authentically American, a veteran-owned American-made premium apparel brand. He founded the brand in 2017 to bring manufacturing jobs back to America. As a seven-year veteran with expertise in the apparel industry, Dean is a passionate and value-driven servant leader. In this episode… While passion is integral …

Mark Stoner is the Founder and President of Ashbusters Chimney Service, a Nashville-based multimillion-dollar chimney sweep business. As a serial blue-collar entrepreneur, he is the past President of the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), an industry-renowned, nonprofit organization that educates chimney professionals and homeowners about …

Aaron Wenzel, MD, is the Founder and CEO of Brentwood MD, a members-only concierge medical practice. As a private physician, he specializes in providing personalized healthcare for entrepreneurs and executives. Aaron is an American Board of Family Medicine Board-Certified Physician and a member of ROAMD, a curated physicians network. In this episod…

Leon Leinbach is the Founder of Keystone Construction, a post-frame construction company helping owners build their dream structures. He is also the Founder and CEO of Blue Jay Garage Doors, which provides and installs garage doors, openers, and springs for homeowners and businesses. With 16 years of experience in the pole barn building industry, L…

Danielle McGee is the Founder of Black Business Boom, a social enterprise supporting entrepreneurship in black communities. She is also a professor at Tennessee State University and the Founder of Black Owned Nashville, a network of thousands of Nashville-based Black entrepreneurs. As a certified digital marketer and passionate business leader, Dan…

Bill McCleskey is the Founder of Mitech, a telecommunications company allowing IT consultants to earn income in business and residential telecom. While working as a Business Account Executive at Comcast, he founded Mitech, which attracted over 70 referral partners and 300 clients within the first year. Bill has been a board member and EO Forum Grou…

Dan Manson, CADC-CS, is the Co-founder, President, and Chairman of Elevate Addiction Services, a residential drug and alcohol rehab program that treats addiction using a holistic approach. With over 25 years of experience in the substance abuse treatment industry, he is a Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC) and a Certified Alcohol & Drug…

Jennifer Ghanem is the Founder, Owner, and Attorney at The Row Title & Escrow, LLC, a boutique real estate settlement services company. She is also a Founding Partner at Keller, Turner, Andrews, and Ghanem, PLLC, a boutique law firm catering to the needs of entertainers, athletes, and entrepreneurs. As a licensed lawyer, Jennifer represents develop…

Matthew Charette is a serial entrepreneur and restaurateur who sold three restaurants in 2023. With many years of experience in the hospitality industry, his skills include management, strategic planning, leadership, public speaking, and team building. Matthew is also a former US Marine Intelligence Analyst and Operator. In this episode… It’s natur…

Michael Ramsey is the Clinic Director at We Grow Hair at PAI Medical Group, a clinic offering hair transplants and non-surgical hair restoration. After receiving a failed hair transplant, he partnered with the PAI Medical Group to open its first US-based hair restoration clinic in Nashville. As a senior medical consultant, Michael has specialized i…

Robert Hartline is the Founder and CEO of CallProof, a company that helps B2B sales teams manage their customers using a sales activity reporting system. He has been a member of EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization) for about eight years. He is also a Professional EOS Implementer for EOS Worldwide, where he shares his experience using the EOS (Entrepren…

Eric Jackson is the Founder and CEO of Element 47, a web design and marketing agency that helps businesses reach their marketing goals and connect to their next customer. Eric has been a member of EO for about 15 years. Before Element 47, he was the Founder and Managing Partner at Keystone Business Solutions and the President of the EO Nashville Ch…

Joe F. Brannon III is the Founder and CEO of TL Connects, which helps businesses increase revenue by building stronger relationships with their customers. He is also the Founder and CEO of textLiving, a customer loyalty and text marketing platform. As a servant leader, Joe focuses on building his company, team, customers, and software. In this epis…

Deeannah Seymour is the Co-founder and CEO of pH-D Feminine Health, an independently held and certified women-owned and operated business providing health and wellness products for women struggling with feminine health issues. With a biology background and 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Deeannah partnered with the healthcare…

Robert Hartline is the Founder and CEO of CallProof, a company that helps B2B sales teams manage their customers using a sales activity reporting system. He has been a member of EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization) for about eight years. He is also a Professional EOS Implementer for EOS Worldwide, where he shares his experience using the EOS (Entrepren…

Sherry Deutschmann is the Founder and CEO of BrainTrust, a company dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Before founding BrainTrust, she was the Founder and CEO of LetterLogic, which she scaled to $40 million before selling it in 2016. LetterLogic was named an Inc. 5000 company for 10 consecutive years and was featured in …

Amy Tanksley is the Owner of Uncle Classic Barbershop, an upscale, full-service barbershop with seven locations. She was named one of Nashville Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” and was awarded “Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Nashville Post in 2012. In this episode… Most small business owners strive to leave legacies, usually through community imp…

Eva Angelina Romero is the Owner and Principal Broker at Century 21 Capital Partners, where she focuses on residential sales, real estate development and investments, property management, and luxury real estate. With over 10 years of real estate experience, she sold her company Evaco Properties to the Century 21 Real Estate brand. In this episode… …

Adam Capps is the CEO and Managing Partner at ACS Commercial Roofing, which he transformed into one of the premier temporary and emergency repair companies in the Southeast. Under his leadership, ACS was recognized as a 2021 Inc. 5000 company. Adam is also a Partner at ReDry, which offers roof insulation. With 20 years of entrepreneurial and busine…

Joe Freedman is the Director of Fluid Capital, which converts unpaid invoices into cash — the Founder and Director of EventWorks, a leading event service business — and Joyride, the nation’s largest micro-transportation company for B2B and B2C businesses. As a serial entrepreneur, Joe has experience launching, growing, and exiting companies in exec…

Dr. Douglas (Doug) Brackmann is the Founding Partner of The Brackmann Group, a highly specialized performance consulting group. He is also the co-author of Driven, which teaches driven individuals to master their unique gifts. With two PhDs in psychology, Dr. Doug has spent over 15 years working with top performers like CEOs, entrepreneurs, and ath…

Matt Crews is the CEO of Big Machine Music City Grand Prix, a three-day international festival featuring an NTT INDYCAR SERIES event. He has over 25 years of experience in the sports marketing, event management, and entertainment industries. Before Music City Grand Prix, Matt was the President of Fullcircle, where he played an integral role in acqu…

Gregory (Greg) Luken is the Owner of Luken Investment Analytics, which provides innovative investment research, communications, and compliance for financial advisors. He is also a Smart Diversification Fund portfolio manager, developing math-based solutions for financial advisors for 30 years. As an author and thought leader, Greg has written two b…

Nathan Brandon is the former Owner of Pure Green LLC, a local lawn care company he sold in 2023. After spending 15 years as a partner at an award-winning lawn and landscape management company, Nathan founded Pure Green to offer healthy, green grass using organic products and new technology. In this episode… Selling and exiting a business is a compl…

Gary Wisniewski is the President and CEO of Landmark Homes, a homebuilding company dedicated to building custom houses. In his role, he drives the company’s strategic direction, oversees operations, and ensures the delivery of high-quality homes to customers. Under Gary’s leadership, Landmark Homes has built a reputation for excellence. He is a vis…

Chris Blair is the Founder and President of The Listening Room Cafe, a full-service restaurant, bar, and event space. As a singer and songwriter, he founded The Listening Room after noticing a lack of high-quality music venues in the Nashville area. Chris is also the Co-founder and VP of Operations at Trinity Parking, a high-end valet company speci…

Mike Rustici is the President of EO Nashville. He was the former President of Rustici Software, where he helped companies implement learning and development technologies. After selling the business, Mike founded Watershed, which leverages training and performance data to measure the impact of e-learning technologies. In this episode… EO can be a va…

Mike Rustici is the President of EO Nashville. He was the former President of Rustici Software, where he helped companies implement learning and development technologies. After selling the business, Mike founded Watershed, which leverages training and performance data to measure the impact of e-learning technologies. In this episode… Entrepreneurs’…

Kevin Roddey is the Senior Vice President of Pinnacle Financial Partners, which provides various banking, investment, trust, mortgage, and insurance products and services to business owners. As a financial services professional, he has over 25 years of experience providing solutions to national institutions. Kevin offers expertise to entrepreneurs …

Mose Ramieh is the Vice President of Business Development at CBS Field Services, a team of engineers and technicians improving the safety and reliability of electrical power systems. He is also a Business Development Executive at EMR Associates, an electrical manufacturing company specializing in power distribution and power quality products. As a …

Arnie Malham is the Founder and President of BetterBookClub, which provides an innovative approach to company-sponsored learning. He is also the former Founder and President of cj Advertising, a full-service advertising agency for law firms that he sold in 2017. Cj has been recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Nashville,” and the agency…