In The Thick of It

Oct 13 2024
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Join Scott Hollrah, founder of Venn Technology, as he takes you "In the Thick of It" with the real stories of founders who are actively navigating the challenges and triumphs of running their businesses. This podcast goes beyond the typical entrepreneurial success stories and delves into the messy, gritty, and sometimes chaotic world of building and growing a company. Get inspired, learn from the experiences of others, and gain insights into what it truly means to be in the thick of the entrepreneurial journey.

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#43: Seth Frey, Founder & President | Big Frey Branded Goods & Swag Kits

Oct 13 2024 68 mins  
Starting a business is a collaborative effort, as Seth Frey, founder and president of Big Frey, discovered while navigating partnerships and industry changes in promotional products.Seth's entrepreneurial journey began with family inspiration. Post-college, he and his brother established Granny's Goodies, offering exam survival kits to students.Building on this experience, Seth lat

#42: Reagan and Elle Pugh

Sep 22 2024 89 mins  
In this episode, we feature our first-ever husband and wife duo—Reagan and Elle Pugh—each with their own thriving entrepreneurial ventures. Together, they share the personal and professional experiences that not only brought them together but also fuel their mutual support in business.We explore key topics like the value of mentorship, navigating financial highs and lows, and t

Toolbox Series: Chris Hamilton on Employee Health Benefits

Sep 16 2024 61 mins  
Navigating employee benefits can be a major hurdle for business owners. Selecting insurance plans—from health to dental to vision—can be daunting, with decisions affecting team members and their families.In this episode, we welcome Chris Hamilton of Hotchkiss Insurance. He shares valuable insights on choosing practical, cost-effective benefit plans for your workforce.Scott here

#41: Steffie Tomson, Founder & CEO of Getaway Sticks

Sep 08 2024 80 mins  
In this episode, we welcome Steffie Tomson, the innovative mind behind Getaway Sticks. Hailing from Houston, Texas, Steffie's journey from a cognitive neuroscience researcher to footwear entrepreneur is as unique as her product line.Steffie shares her mission to revolutionize women's shoes by marrying style with comfort. She recounts the hurdles she faced, from designing her initia

#40: Rick Girard, Founder & CEO of Intertru

Sep 01 2024 75 mins  
Gut feelings in hiring decisions are a common but flawed approach. Rick Girard's experience in recruitment revealed that many companies often lean on personal biases when selecting or rejecting candidates. This insight led him to create Intertru, a platform leveraging generative AI to promote more objective hiring practices.Rick's story demonstrates that while technological experti

4 Founders Have a Chat - In The Thick of It Podcast (LIVE Stream)

Aug 30 2024 60 mins  
Recently we celebrated 1 year of In The Thick of It podcast with a live-streamed episode featuring past guests, including:👤 Justin Smith, Founder of Ebenezer Consulting 👤 Roy Keely, Founder of FirmStudio👤 Taylor Brooks, Founder of SimpleWe hope you enjoy our banter and discussion around business, leadership, and professional development. It was a great time sharing the spa

Anniversary Throwback - #22: Jonathan Lusk, BirdDog

Aug 11 2024 79 mins  
As we near one year since starting In The Thick of It, we're working on a celebratory episode. In the meantime, we'd love for you to catch up on some founder stories you may have missed.In this episode, we learn from Jonathan Lusk, an entrepreneur who grew up in a small town in Texas before going on to attend Texas A&M and build a career in wealth management. Jonathan started o

Anniversary Throwback - #17: Taylor Brooks, Simple Donation

Aug 04 2024 104 mins  
As we near one year since starting In The Thick of It, we're working on a celebratory episode. In the meantime, we'd love for you to catch up on some founder stories you may have missed.In this episode of In the Thick of It, host Scott interviews Taylor Brooks, founder and CEO of Simple Donation. Taylor shares his journey from growing up in Atlanta to attending Auburn University an

Anniversary Throwback - #6: Clayton Flurry, Flurry's Market

Jul 28 2024 100 mins  
As we near one year since starting In The Thick of It, we're working on a celebratory episode. In the meantime, we'd love for you to catch up on some founder stories you may have missed.Clayton Flurry is the Founder of Flurry’s Market + Provisions, a beloved local butcher shop and grocery store in Flower Mound, Texas. After spending nearly two decades in the oil and gas industry,

Anniversary Throwback - #1: Chelsea Curtis, Seaport Consulting

Jul 21 2024 40 mins  
As we near one year since starting In The Thick of It, we're working on a celebratory episode. In the meantime, we'd love for you to catch up on some founder stories you may have missed.Last year, we kicked off the podcast with our first guest: Chelsea Curtis, Founder & Managing Partner of Seaport Consulting, a successful Salesforce consulting firm in Boston, MA. Chelsea shares