The Decision by EO Nashville

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This is The Decision by Nashville EO. On this podcast, you will hear the rest of the story after tough decisions were made by Entrepreneurs who faced adversity and lived to tell about it.

  1. 12/12/2025

    Casey Riggs - How Entrepreneurs Can Identify Business Problems and Make Informed Decisions

    Casey Riggs is a Member of Riggs Davie PLC, a boutique law firm specializing in corporate and securities law, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital/private equity, and estate and tax planning. In his practice, he focuses on estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives for individuals and families. Casey also advises clients on corporate matters such as entity formation, financing, equity compensation, and mergers and acquisitions. In this episode… Entrepreneurs can struggle to define the underlying problem behind the urgent issue they bring to advisors. Questions get buried under assumptions, and complex challenges get reduced to overly simple requests. Uncovering the actual problem can be one of the most valuable skills a business owner develops. According to business attorney Casey Riggs, clarity is the starting point for every effective solution. He recommends digging past the surface by asking targeted questions and resisting the urge to fix what hasn't been fully defined. Casey also emphasizes the importance of working with people familiar with professional processes and leveraging AI tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making. In this episode of The Decision, Robert Hartline and Eric Jackson chat with Casey Riggs, a Member of Riggs Davie PLC, about identifying client needs. Casey shares how he diagnoses core issues, how EO shaped his leadership style, and how AI is transforming his legal work.

    34 min

  2. 12/05/2025

    Aimee Romero - How Intuition and Analysis Shape Business Decisions

    Aimee Romero is the Founder and CEO of Love and Science, an agency that specializes in brand and business strategy, digital optimization, and data analysis. Under her leadership, the firm has grown from a boutique consultancy into a full-service agency working across industries — from startups and e-commerce brands to media organizations. In this episode… Some entrepreneurs build their companies on data, others on instinct, but the most compelling paths often emerge where both forces collide. The interplay of intuition, empathy, and analysis can shape how leaders make choices and view opportunities. What can leaders learn from someone who finds clarity by moving through complexity rather than escaping it? Early experiences taught brand strategist Aimee Romero to translate messy, unstructured input into patterns, a skill that later sharpened inside an agency where she saw firsthand how misaligned decisions could quietly undermine a client's success. That moment became a catalyst, pushing her toward a more intentional, strategy-driven approach. Through micro-decisions, intuitive breakthroughs, and embracing friction as a creative engine, Aimee maintains that clarity comes from questioning everything until your "why" emerges.  In this episode of The Decision, Robert Hartline and Eric Jackson sit down with Aimee Romero, Founder and CEO of Love and Science, to discuss how intuition and analysis shape entrepreneurial decisions. She explains why empathy matters in branding, how micro-decisions guide progress, and the agency experience that pushed her toward strategy-first work.

    36 min

  3. 11/28/2025

    Adam Sinks - The Entrepreneurial Turning Points That Shape Leadership and Growth

    Adam Sinks is the President of Sinkers Beverages and Bluegrass Beverages, two family-owned liquor and wine-spirits retailers. Founded by the Sinks family in 1973, Bluegrass Beverages has served Nashville as the premier destination for wine, spirits, and beer. Under Adam's leadership, the family legacy maintains community-focused service and a wide selection for customers. In this episode… Some paths into entrepreneurship are well thought-out, while others begin on a circumstantial whim and a willingness to say yes before you feel ready. Yet, when it's time to walk away from the business that shaped you, how can you rebuild clarity and purpose? Long-standing family entrepreneur Adam Sinks entered his first venture young, where he learned to lead seasoned teams, solve cash-flow crises, and navigate a capital-intensive industry. Along the way, he discovered the value of community, strategic thinking, and stepping out of the weeds long enough to see the bigger picture. Adam maintains that progress begins when you stop fighting the chaos and start shaping the direction of your own work. In this episode of The Decision, Robert Hartline and Eric Jackson sit down with Adam Sinks, President of Sinkers Beverages and Bluegrass Beverages, to discuss learning through adversity. He shares his early leadership challenges, what EO taught him about working on his business, and why he chose to exit and start fresh.

    37 min

  4. 11/14/2025

    Tyler Cauble - Rebuilding After a Million-Dollar Loss

    Tyler Cauble is the Founder of The Cauble Group, a commercial real estate firm that helps entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners buy, lease, develop, and manage properties. Through The Cauble Group, he has established a reputation for transforming underperforming properties into thriving, income-producing assets, guiding clients through purchases, sales, and leasing strategies that maximize value.  As the founder of Parasol Property Management, Hamilton Development, and CREcentral.com, Tyler has created a vertically integrated ecosystem that serves every stage of the commercial real estate journey. He is also the author of Open for Business, a resource for business owners navigating property leasing. In this episode… Entrepreneurship is rarely a straight line; it's a path filled with bold risks, painful lessons, and moments that test conviction. What does it take to rebuild after a million-dollar loss and still find the courage to keep investing in your vision? As a commercial real estate expert, Tyler Cauble built his career by betting on himself when few others would. From dropping out of college to sourcing and developing properties, he turned setbacks into strategy and uncertainty into opportunity. When his business hit a devastating financial blow, Tyler chose resilience — repaying investors from his own pocket and rethinking how he led and grew. He advises surrounding yourself with partners in EO forums who challenge you to rise higher. In this episode of The Decision, Robert Hartline and Eric Jackson sit down with Tyler Cauble, Founder of The Cauble Group, to discuss how he rebuilt after major setbacks. Tyler shares how he turned YouTube into a growth engine, the lessons he learned from a failed real estate deal, and the importance of building accountability through EO forums.

    47 min

  5. 11/07/2025

    Michael Burcham - The Leadership Lessons That Turn Good Entrepreneurs Into Great Ones

    Michael Burcham is the Chief of Strategy and Talent Development at Shore Capital Partners, a micro-cap investment firm that builds and scales platform companies across healthcare and business services. As an entrepreneur, executive coach, investor, and strategist, he has over 30 years of experience leading investor-backed, high-growth organizations. Michael has launched, scaled, and sold three investor-backed businesses over the past 30 years with a combined valuation of over $500 million. In this episode… Creating a business legacy often comes down to how leaders navigate growth, change, and people. Some founders thrive in chaos, while others stumble when it's time to scale. What separates those who evolve with their companies from those who get left behind? As a seasoned expert in leadership and talent development, Michael Burcham went from humble beginnings in rural Mississippi to guiding entrepreneurs at every stage of growth. He learned that success isn't just about building companies; it's about building people. Additionally, self-reliance, resilience, and the ability to make tough team decisions shape leaders and their companies. Michael advises knowing when to push, when to let go, and investing in others' growth. In this episode of The Decision, Robert Hartline and Eric Jackson sit down with Michael Burcham, Chief of Strategy and Talent Development at Shore Capital Partners, to discuss scaling leadership and growth. Michael shares how he learned to identify when team members can't grow with a company, why coaching and accountability are key to scaling, and how investing in people drives lasting success.

    44 min

  6. 10/24/2025

    Scarlett Mulligan - Entrepreneurship as a Path To Healing

    Scarlett Mulligan, PA-C, is the Founder of Novus Behavioral Health, a psychiatry practice offering advanced treatments for mental health conditions. Before founding Novus, she served in the US Air Force as an EMT and worked in various clinical settings, including primary and urgent care, orthopedics, nursing homes, and emergency medicine. Scarlett created Novus to bridge the gap in accessible psychiatric resources. In this episode… Entrepreneurship can be both exhilarating and isolating. Many founders pour everything into their businesses until burnout or personal crisis forces them to pause. How can you rebuild when your drive becomes your downfall and the weight of leadership feels too heavy to carry alone? Psychiatric physician's assistant Scarlett Mulligan reminds entrepreneurs that mental health isn't a luxury — it's the foundation for sound decisions, creativity, and leadership. She advises forming genuine connections, facing emotional pain instead of numbing it, and practicing grace daily toward yourself and others. Scarlett maintains that truth comes from self-awareness, humility, and a willingness to heal. In this episode of The Decision, Robert Hartline and Eric Jackson sit down with Scarlett Mulligan, Founder of Novus Behavioral Health, to discuss mental wellness and grace in entrepreneurship. Scarlett shares how carbon monoxide poisoning impacted her mental and physical health, why entrepreneurship can stem from trauma, and how recovery taught her to lead with compassion and clarity.

    40 min

  7. 10/17/2025

    Josh Pittman - The Decisions That Define Entrepreneurs

    Josh Pittman is the Founder and CEO of Pip, which simplifies diabetes care through safe, painless, and easy-to-use lancets. Under his leadership, the company has grown its reach across the US and expanded distribution into DTC and retail channels. In this episode… Entrepreneurship is rarely a straight path. It's a journey defined by risks, resilience, and moments that test your conviction. How can you choose between safety and growth or between holding on and letting go? From walking away from a secure accounting career to buying his first company with help from a mentor, diabetes care entrepreneur Josh Pittman learned the hard truths of business ownership. Through losing clients, managing debt, and navigating uncertainty, he discovered that confidence is built by persistence, not success. Josh advises entrepreneurs to embrace discomfort because it signals growth.  In this episode of The Decision, Robert Hartline and Eric Jackson sit down with Josh Pittman, Founder and CEO of Pip, to discuss how he built, scaled, and sold his company. Josh shares how a mentor's belief helped launch his career, how he rebuilt after losing a major client, and why selling his business led to personal clarity.

    45 min

  8. 10/10/2025

    Amber Kaset - How Emotional Intelligence and Fairness Drive Smarter Business Decisions

    Amber Kaset is the Founder of AK Investigations, a private investigation firm specializing in criminal defense and high-stakes legal cases. She is also the Founder of the Investigative Expert Method, a comprehensive online training platform for criminal defense investigators, paralegals, and attorneys. For over 22 years, Amber has worked on complex criminal and civil cases nationwide, including capital murder, sex offenses, federal charges, Title IX, and wrongful death. In this episode… Every business leader faces tough decisions that test judgment, integrity, and resilience. Some of those choices play out in boardrooms while others unfold in real-world investigations that demand courage and empathy. How can you uncover the truth when people would rather hide it? As a seasoned criminal defense investigator, Amber Kaset built her career on curiosity, empathy, and persistence. From working at the Nashville Public Defender's Office to handling death penalty cases across state lines, she's learned that justice isn't about guilt or innocence; it's about fairness. Balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and emotionally heavy work allowed her to transform challenge into purpose. Amber believes that when you give people the opportunity to be heard, truth and compassion follow. In this episode of The Decision, Robert Hartline and Eric Jackson sit down with Amber Kaset, Founder of AK Investigations, to discuss how investigative work reveals both truth and humanity. Amber shares how she built trust in difficult conversations, turned adversity into growth through leadership and motherhood, and developed training to empower future investigators.

    38 min
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This is The Decision by Nashville EO. On this podcast, you will hear the rest of the story after tough decisions were made by Entrepreneurs who faced adversity and lived to tell about it.

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  • Creator
    EO Nashville
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    107
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