Nikita Vakhrushev, founder of ASPEKT Agency, joins the show to discuss how he transitioned from a generalist marketing agency to a specialized powerhouse in email and SMS for e-commerce. Nikita shares his unique daily routine of roleplaying sales calls with ChatGPT, the difficult decision to turn do
Founders Club, 12/30/2025
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Matthew Hertz, founder of Third Person, shares his journey from running a successful logistics consultancy to building an AI-powered software platform. Matthew unpacks the transition from service-based work to scalable SaaS, the hard lessons learned from a co-founder breakup, and why retaining 51% c
Founders Club, 12/23/2025
00:42:24
Luke Smiley, co-founder of the Nashville-based fast-casual brand Radish, shares his journey from the world of corporate finance to launching a restaurant concept with his wife, chef and influencer Amanda Frederickson. Luke unpacks the transition from a structured corporate schedule to the freedom of
Founders Club, 12/16/2025
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Katy Whalen, co-founder of Joi & Blokes, shares how personal health struggles led to building a comprehensive hormone optimization and longevity platform. From navigating complex telehealth regulations and legal challenges to the decision to bootstrap rather than raise venture capital, Katy unpacks
Founders Club, 12/09/2025
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Attorney Autumn Witt Boyd, founder of the AWB Firm, shares how online business owners can legally protect themselves while scaling. From navigating recent FTC crackdowns on subscriptions and “scammy” marketing claims to understanding exactly when to form an LLC, Autumn unpacks the realities of the o
Founders Club, 12/02/2025
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On this episode, Owen Sammarone, creator of Unleash the Knowledge and one of the leading voices in the self-education space. Owen shares how he transformed a simple Instagram page into a thriving community by consistently breaking down big ideas from books, personal development, and business into bi
Founders Club, 11/25/2025
00:43:34
In this episode, we sit down with serial founder and Nashville Entrepreneur Center CEO Sam Davidson to explore what truly drives successful entrepreneurship. Sam shares how community, mentorship, and resilience have shaped his journey across four companies, and why being coachable matters more than
Founders Club, 11/18/2025
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In this episode Nashville sound healer and entrepreneur Kayce Laine shares how she turned her background in music and PR into a purpose-driven business in wellness. Kayce opens up about leaving the corporate world, trusting her intuition, and building multiple income streams through sound healing, m
Founders Club, 11/11/2025
00:47:39
Entrepreneur Sydney Dumler, founder of Forza Pilates, shares how she built one of Nashville’s most in-demand wellness brands. From designing a fitness experience that feels like a luxury hotel to creating a community people identify with, Sydney unpacks the mindset, design thinking, and hustle behin
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