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Joshua Merrill has been brewing coffee in various parts of the country for well over a decade. He’s been bringing his caffeinated concoctions to Spring Hill and Columbia, Tennessee with his company Legacy Coffee.  

 

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What is Joshua’s problem?

Not having systems and procedures for training employees and day to day tasks.

 

A few things came up:

 

*Been in Spring Hill for 26 years, homeschooled from k-12

*Parents invested into a restaurant when him and his brother were in highschool and allowed them to not have to go to college and just start making money instead of having to payback money

*The restaurant only lasted about 18 months and went under based upon multiple circumstances.  This caused the family to fall apart.  His mother left with his brother and Josh and his father were temporarily homeless

*Moved to Reno to be with a girlfriend and ended up getting a job at starbucks where he fell in love with working with coffee and being a barista

*Family was always one to drink coffee as well.  They would drink coffee at any time morning noon or night

*Josh and his wife decided to start their own coffee business with the notion of being able to give back to the community, the police department, and teachers

*Started the coffee truck with only $5,200 by taking a flat bed trailer and built a coffee food truck

 

 

 

 

Follow Joshua:

www.legacycoffeecompany.com/

https://www.facebook.com/legacycoffeeco

https://www.instagram.com/legacycoffeeco/

 

Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond…this is the What’s Your Problem Podcast!

 

WYP is recorded and shot in the Big Dot Lighting HQ in Spring Hill, TN.

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Cary Heidesch spent a majority of his professional life analyzing retail heavyweights with merchandise planning and buying, and assessing business insights and analytics. 

 

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If you own or operate a retail business, Cary is hosting a retail roundtable to discuss and help you and other retailers navigate the COVID economic impacts and more. 

 

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What is Cary’s problem?

Getting retailers to see competitors as allies at the roundtable. 

 

 

Follow Cary:

www.88keysolutions.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryheidesch/

 

Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond…this is the What’s Your Problem Podcast!

 

WYP is recorded and shot in the Big Dot Lighting HQ in Spring Hill, TN.

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www.bigdotelectrical.com

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Ryan Reid has been at the helm of ICU Security For over 20 years.  ICU Security has serviced and installed video surveillance equipment to Greater Nashville and surrounding areas. They provide our customers with the technology, education and customer service that their business or home demands.

 

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What is Ryan’s problem?

Trying to get business owners to think that surveillance cameras can be a good for other than just catching those up to no good. 

 

 

Follow Ryan:

https://icusecurityinc.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-reid-b00ba710/

 

Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond…this is the What’s Your Problem Podcast!

 

WYP is recorded and shot in the Big Dot Lighting HQ in Spring Hill, TN.

www.bigdotlighting.com

www.bigdotelectrical.com

www.bigdotinc.com

 

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Thalas Steele has been training and motivating his clients to be their best-self since 2009.

 

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His role in improving his clients’ quality of life is that of an educator and motivator through fitness programs and nutritional guidance. He stresses the long-term health benefits of improving one’s strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness which invariably lead to better health and longevity.

 

What is Thalas’ problem?

Building a business around his personal brand which he can step away from at some point, duplicating himself.

 

 

A few things came up:

 

*11 years into training as a business owner

*Wife and sister got him into training by having him train people in the church congregation and their friends while he was working at ford motor credit

*Make more money than your age

*Has a studio in Franklin and one in Columbia. Aiming to bring other trainers to help others

*Transitioned from finding people who are as passionate as him to finding people who like to help others and train them and then grow them

*Looking for a facility where he can host an adult field day or host events that are like working out yet fun

*The body is one of the most precious gifts we have been given and must take care of it so we can provide for the family

*What’s holding back on the large facility is money and the right piece of property or building

*Latest personal problem is not being able to physically do what he used to be able to do since he is fixing to turn 40

*Training style is infectious and enjoys the process of figuring things out and what helps the body move and how to improve those movements

*Always enjoys being in the moment and living life to the fullest in the moment

 

 

 

Follow Thalas::

www.steeleathletes.com

@thalassteele

 

Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond…this is the What’s Your Problem Podcast!

 

WYP is recorded and shot in the Big Dot Lighting HQ in Spring Hill, TN.

www.bigdotlighting.com

www.bigdotelectrical.com

www.bigdotinc.com

 

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Chad is the CEO of PEAK Business Advising, a boutique business brokerage firm and consulting firm which provides expertise in buying and selling of private businesses, growth strategies, exit plans, start-ups and real estate acquisition and sales across the state of Tennessee and beyond. 

 

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What is Chad’s problem?

Not enough staff, general admin, need people that are committed to the business and fit into the team.

 

 

A few things came up:

 

*Right out of college he went to work for the yellow pages in Memphis

*Left yellow pages and went to corporate where he learned lessons and training for the future

*From a business brokerage standpoint you have to dig deeper into the business and know everything about the business

*Took almost a year to make the first sale, once first getting into the business

*You can find out a lot about a business just by asking questions. Red flags are HR, Finance, and Marketability

*Some people buy the business without knowing that they have to create processes and systems to prevent the business from owning the owner 

*One of the questions to always ask the business owner, “whats the exit plan?”

*As a business broker it’s important to be in contact with business owners to help guide them and prepare the owner to sale the business when they are ready or hand the business off to a family member

*Always seeking referrals or for people who are willing to listen or be counseled in growing their business to sell

*If you want how to do something really well teach it to somebody else

 

 

Follow Chad:

www.peakbusinessadvising.com

 

Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond…this is the What’s Your Problem Podcast!

 

WYP is recorded and shot in the Big Dot Lighting HQ in Spring Hill, TN.

www.bigdotlighting.com

www.bigdotelectrical.com

www.bigdotinc.com

 

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As a creative, it can be tough to figure out the value of what we do. With more digital workflow options coming online and the barrier to entry getting lower and lower over time, the landscape changes almost on a daily basis. 

 

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Micah Padgett owns Archuity Architecture Firm in Nashville. Even though his profession requires certifications and a degree or two, it’s still a creative role which requires a sales-savvy person to put forth a rock solid value proposition. 

 

What is Micah’s problem?

Micah is currently contending with optimizing his time for money quotient. He has yet to perfect his value proposition in an ever changing competitive field! 

 

Follow Micah and Archuity:

www.archuity.com 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/micah-l-padgett-aia-leed-ap-8546185/

 

Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond…this is the What’s Your Problem Podcast!

 

WYP is recorded and shot in the Big Dot Lighting HQ in Spring Hill, TN.

www.bigdotlighting.com

www.bigdotelectrical.com

www.bigdotinc.com

 

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Wildlife biologist and owner of NHECM, Bob is the primary wildlife programmer. Bob has a degree in Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign and spent time as a biologist for Ducks Unlimited and with the Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources as a wildlife researcher & biologist.  Since the beginning of NHECM in 2005, Bob has offered and presented many varied wildlife exhibits all while presenting different elementary, middle school and high school curriculum with foundations in biology and life science, geography, social studies and even foreign languages.  

 

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What is Bob’s problem?

Covid took a massive bite out of Bob’s business. He had to pivot and do shows from home which in turn showed him that it was almost cheaper to do virtual shows.

 

A few things came up:

 

*grew up in southern illinois in a german town where agriculture was big

*choose a degree based off of chemical 

*worked in public and private lands for pheasant hunting

*come to his job with Animalogy while trying to find a job in tennessee where his now wife was going to school in memphis

*when schools shut down they started doing a zoom webinar called Bob after Dark.The library opened it up to multiple states. Public got excited to find out that kangaroos have 3 vaginas.

*Red fish and grouper once they reach a certain size you can’t harvest them because after a certain age they become female

*you can only disprove theories

*had to pivot during the summer by going to virtual sessions

*inventory of animals is about 65 

*only licensed native animal licensed owner in the state of tennessee

*armadillos gave birth to only 4 babies and they are all clones of themselves and are all genetically the same

*trying to be something that they see on facebook or online and monetize it. Put together episodes and release them once a month in a subscription

*the exotic animal industry has exploded and they are being bought/sold on the blackmarket

 

 

Follow Bob and Animalogy:

www.nhecm.com/

https://www.facebook.com/naturalhistoryeducationalcompany

 

Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond…this is the What’s Your Problem Podcast!

 

WYP is recorded and shot in the Big Dot Lighting HQ in Spring Hill, TN.

www.bigdotlighting.com

www.bigdotelectrical.com

www.bigdotinc.com

 

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While 2020 was a crap-show for many businesses, some actually did quite well….even dare to say, prospered!

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Shay Horseman represents Heartland Payment Systems helping businesses with credit card processing and ecommerce payment solutions. For Shay, 2020 was like shooting fish in a barrel when the cash shortage started.

What is Shay’s problem?

Shay struggles with cutting through the noise of everyone else who sells credit card processing. With his business being more of a long game sales scenario, tactical followup can be a challenge as well.

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Shay Horseman

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shayhorseman

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WYP is recorded and shot in the Big Dot Lighting HQ in Spring Hill, TN.

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After a bold move from Europe to the US, Julie Sellers founded Ellevated Outcomes to offer a new service for creative entrepreneurs: customized business strategy and advice that will change the trajectory of their businesses and lives.

 

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In early 2017 Julie completed her Executive MBA in Paris, France while simultaneously building a multi-million dollar financial services business in London, England. Prior to London, Julie resided in Boston, Massachusetts where she advised c-suite executives on where to expand their business internationally, what new products they should add to their company’s portfolio, and how to streamline sales and operations to increase revenue while decreasing effort.

 

After years spent developing her personal business strategy, 2017 presented the perfect opportunity to take action. Julie packed up her family and moved to Nashville, Tennessee to execute her years-in-the-making plan. Nashville was the ideal place to build a company that married Julie’s love of business and unique international experience with a longing to work with people who think creatively.

 

 

What is Julie’s problem?

How do you motivate your team and hold them accountable?

 

Follow Julie and Ellevated Outcomes:

www.ellevatedoutcomes.com 

@ellevatedoutcomes

 

Talking about the real problems (and possible solutions) of everyday business owners and professionals in and around Middle Tennessee and beyond…this is the What’s Your Problem Podcast!

 

WYP is recorded and shot in the Big Dot Lighting HQ in Spring Hill, TN.

www.bigdotlighting.com

www.bigdotelectrical.com

www.bigdotinc.com

 

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