Business Owner Tales from the Trenches Cannon Carr

In this inspiring episode, discover how Melissa Bunnen Jernigan, co-founder of the iconic Atlanta brand Piece of Cake, turned $500 into a million-dollar business over 10 years. Success isn't just about having a detailed plan or prior business knowledge; it's about defining your own path and staying true to your vision. Melissa shares insights into the importance of defining success, making strategic decisions, and staying focused amidst the noise of entrepreneurial advice.
You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://tinyurl.com/bddke2d3 

In today's competitive digital landscape, establishing trust and connection with your audience is key, and video has become a vital tool for sharing your brand story effectively. In this episode, we are joined by Chris Jones and Willie Johnson, founders of Drone Jones Media and Triple M Productions, as they share insights from their own entrepreneurial journeys into helping other small businesses market themselves.
You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://tinyurl.com/2umwt3zy 

Today we are looking into the secrets behind building a successful franchise empire with Omar Soliman, Co-Founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk and CEO of Trash Butler. Whether you're eyeing national expansion or aiming to scale your local business, Omar shares invaluable economic and strategic insights, serving up a playbook for franchise success. We explore the essential accelerators for business growth, from securing third-party capital to mastering PR strategies for maximum visibility. Omar's candid discussion reveals the power of a strong partnership, debunking the myth that friends can't make successful business partners.
You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://tinyurl.com/57r6x3mx 

Joining us for part 2 of our conversation is serial entrepreneur and author Dave Sutton. Today, we're diving deep into the intricacies of funding your business as it grows and leveraging your balance sheet effectively. Dave shares insights on navigating the inflection points that businesses encounter during their growth journey, shedding light on the implications for funding, talent acquisition, and strategic planning. 
You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://bit.ly/4acKx7l 

At the forefront of marketing services and strategies, you’ll find serial entrepreneur and author Dave Sutton. Dave joins the show today to share insight from his wealth of experience in founding, growing, and selling companies. He has so much to share that we split this conversation into two episodes! In this first segment, we will be focusing on mindset and planning your exit for financial independence.
You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://bit.ly/48FzmTA 

The entrepreneurial journey is often filled with ups and downs, twists and turns, and everything in between, and our guest today has seen that firsthand. Having moved from a corporate career to become an entrepreneur—and then a coach for entrepreneurs—Catherine Cates joins the show today to share insight from her hands-on experiences in the world of business and entrepreneurship.
You can find show notes, resources and more at: http://tinyurl.com/5xa62fhy