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Ignition

Ignition

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Episodes

11

Latest episode

Nov 2024

Language

EN

About the show

Ignition is a chain reaction of community conversations hosted by Shannon Bryant, Community Director at the Sky City Entrepreneur Center. Listen in each month as one two starters interview each other and probe what it means to be an entrepreneur in Blount County Tennessee.

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November 6, 202427 min

Ignition 10: Bryan Baker and Rebecca Caldwell

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.

September 3, 202434 min

Ignition 9: Sunny Tune and Bryan Baker

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.

April 2, 202426 min

Ignition 7: Vanessa Painter and Chuck Finley

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.

January 10, 202431 min

Ignition 6: Jonnay Wegner and Vanessa Painter

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?

December 18, 202327 min

Ignition 5: Momma Mel and Jonnay Wenger

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.

November 13, 202325 min

Ignition 4: Willie Daugherty and Momma Mel

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

October 16, 202325 min

Ignition 3: Kyle Perkins and Willie Daugherty

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.

September 5, 202321 min

Ignition 2: Marcus Blair and Kyle Perkins

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.

July 20, 202325 min

Ignition 1: Shannon Bryant & Marcus Blair

We kick off Ignition's chain reaction with Sky City Community Manager Shannon Bryant interviewing Omega Digital Solutions founder Marcus Blair. They talk life-changing events, life-changing decisions, and Marcus's ongoing struggle with marketing.

July 14, 20230 min

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