Episodes

  • Ignition 10: Bryan Baker and Rebecca Caldwell
    Nov 6 2024

    What does a small business need to know about social media? In this episode of Ignition, we continue our chain reaction with Rebecca Caldwell, founder of Three Groves and data maven, in conversation with Bryan Baker, founder of Five Raccoons Forge. They talk about Rebecca's journey to become a small business that supports small business, the tools you need to succeed, and getting "emotionally sweaty" over your social media.

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    27 mins
  • Ignition 9: Sunny Tune and Bryan Baker
    Sep 3 2024

    A blacksmith and a soapmaker walk into a podcast studio and mayhem ensues! In this episode, college buddies Sunny Tune of East TN Soapworks and Bryan Baker of Five Raccoons Forge talk risk tolerance, lesser swears, and tenacity as our chain reaction continues.

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    35 mins
  • Ignition 7: Vanessa Painter and Chuck Finley
    Apr 2 2024

    Here's another link in our chain reaction podcast, featuring Vanessa Painter of Vivid Image Consulting and Chuck Finley of C Finley Art. Together, they explore happy surprises, finding their audience, and confronting the struggles of business ownership.

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    27 mins
  • Ignition 6: Jonnay Wegner and Vanessa Painter
    Jan 10 2024

    Ignition's chain reaction continues with Jonnay Wenger of Lil Cub Den interviewing Vanessa Painter of Vivid Image Consulting. They talk about the leap of faith it takes to start a business, how Sky City helped them, and what is Spring Red, anyway?

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    31 mins
  • Ignition 5: Momma Mel and Jonnay Wenger
    Dec 18 2023

    Melonie Effler of "In the Kitchen with Momma Mel" continues Ignition's chain reaction interview with Jonnay Wenger, founder of Lil' Cub Den. They talk entrepreneurship, parenting, parenting while entrepreneur-ing, and Sky City's impact on their businesses.

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    28 mins
  • Ignition 4: Willie Daugherty and Momma Mel
    Nov 13 2023
    Podcast Description: Next in our chain reaction is Melonie Effler, known on YouTube as Momma Mel, in conversation with Willie Daugherty of The Neighborhood Chef. They're debunking some foodie myths, turning love of cooking into thriving businesses, and remembering old friends through their favorite dishes.https://www.youtube.com/@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel
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    26 mins
  • Ignition 3: Kyle Perkins and Willie Daugherty
    Oct 16 2023
    The Ignition podcast chain reaction continues with Kyle Perkins of Rosewood Virtual Tours conversing with Willie Daugherty of The Neighborhood Chef. They talk work/life balance, choices, and Willie's Wild West wolf adventure.
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    26 mins
  • Ignition 2: Marcus Blair and Kyle Perkins
    Sep 5 2023
    Next in our chain reaction podcast series is Marcus Blair of Omega Digital Solutions chatting with Kyle Perkins, founder of Rosewood Virtual Tours. These two engineers-turned-entrepreneurs share their struggles and triumphs... without getting too in the weeds with tech talk.
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    22 mins