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E201: Guest Blair Durham discusses the founding of Black BRAND, the role of the Black Chamber of Commerce, and the influence of community initiatives. She talks about her advocacy work, the evolution of the entrepreneurial landscape, and the importance of DEI in business. Future plans for Black BRAND (0:00) Introduction and casual conversation (7:37) Guest Blair Durham shares her journey and the start of Black BRAND (11:18) Formation and role of the Black Chamber of Commerce (17:00) Impact of community-based Initiatives and the Importance of education in non-profit work (20:31) Blair Durham's passion for advocacy and the importance of community support (21:00) Progress and challenges in the past seven years (26:08) Impact of the casino in Portsmouth and potential casino in Norfolk (30:47) Journey and growth of the initiative and state of entrepreneurship (37:23) Evolution of the entrepreneurial landscape and role of collaboration and trust (46:22) Discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in business (57:50) Blair Durham's favorite spots in Hampton Roads and potential for full-day tours (1:00:06) Upcoming plans for Black BRAND to start lending and potential impact @Innovate757 @zackmillersays

E193 w/ @shedinspires: The power and importance of a speak-up culture. (0:00) Introduction and discussion on the power of YouTube and email communication (4:45) Introduction of guest Stephen "Shed" Shedletzky and understanding speak-up culture (9:36) Discussion on fear in leadership and the contagious nature of courage (14:35) The role of humor, sports, and coaching in business and leadership (24:18) Exploration of team synergy, relationships, and trust in startups (28:41) The business case for vulnerability and acknowledging strengths and weaknesses in a team (33:04) Hiring to offset weaknesses and adapting to unexpected changes (42:25) Stephen's book writing journey and career transition (52:29) Discussion on hobbies, interests, and their relation to leadership (56:32) The value of the current audience, the concept of overnight success, and the role of luck in success (59:28) Discussion on influencer culture, niches in celebrity culture, and closing thoughts The Fervent Four Show is brought to you by @Innovate757, @ryantnt, and @zackmillersays. Watch us live each Thursday at 11:00 am or download on our favorite podcast platform each Friday.

E189 of the Fervent Four Show! 0:00 Intro and discussion on forming habits 4:09 Intro of Gene Granger and discussion on The IncuHub's expansion 9:20 Exploration of Downtown Hampton's vibrant community and its effect on The IncuHub 17:11 The IncuHub's expansion in Portsmouth and Hampton 23:28 Deep dive into the history, ethos, and business model of The IncuHub 27:55 Introduction of private office suites and The IncuHub's success in a competitive market 31:02 The IncuHub's community-centric approach and dealing with potential opportunities 37:05 Utilization of The IncuHub's space for business events and maintaining a professional environment 41:24 Discussion on member benefits and security measures at The IncuHub 52:26 Fun conversation about sports, experiences, and regional cuisine 1:02:05 Future plans for The IncuHub and closing thoughts from Gene Granger The Fervent Four Show is hosted by @ryantnt and @zackmillersays via @Innovate757.

Tonight we Ventured Out at NASA Langley. We had a great turn out and conversations were flowing. Thank you to everyone that attended! – at Hampton, VA

E181: our conversation with Justin Smith of @cplusapp -- 5:17: What is Contractor+ -- 14:52: Being a life-long entrepreneur -- 35:15: Contractor+'s elevator pitch -- 37:33: Managing churn + understanding data -- and much more from this episode from @Innovate757 and @zackmillersays

Episode 179 of the Fervent Four Show! Thank you, William Layton! - 24-foot tall tomato plants - Indoor farming that can feed the world - Using vacant commercial real estate - All fresh, no chemicals of any kind @Innovate757 @zackmillersays

Check out the #175 of the Fervent Four Show with @theStartupVA's Richard Wintsch. - What is Startup Virginia? - Local startups and community - Importance of successful exits in the region - The power of a reference @zackmillersays and I release a new show every week with @Innovate757. #RVA #HRVA

Check out Paul Nolde on the Fervent Four Show brought to you by @Innovate757. - 757 Collab - @VentureSouth_VC - Entrepreneur ecosystems - Paul as a person These are just a few things that @zackmillersays, and I chat with Paul about.

Going over tomorrow evening's Championship Pitch event fires me up! This event will be 🔥🔥🔥 Investors and those that work with startups, you should check it out! bit.ly/SP22CPZM #HRVA #The757

Tomorrow we will release the first of three Fervent Four Show podcasts we recorded from @mightydreamco. First up is Antonio Dowe! Check it out tomorrow at 11 am on startwheel.org/live or youtube.com/startwheel

How awesome would it be to learn, and be coached by a professional athlete? Well, now you can with @BlayzeCoaching. We'll be talking to the founder, @DionvmR on the Fervent Four Show this Thursday at 11am. startwheel.org/live or youtube.com/startwheel

Blown away by the record number of Fervent Four downloads over the weekend. As long as founders want a platform to showcase their startups, I’ll be honored to host them. With my co-host @zackmillersays of course. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… @StartWheel – at Virginia, USA

The Fervent Four Show! @zackmillersays and I release a new episode every week. You are guaranteed to learn 4 new things about running your startup or improve your personal mindset. Do me a solid and subscribe! youtube.com/channel/UCfhkc94… – at Virginia, USA