The Businessman Behind the Bar: What Matt Brock Gets Right About Criminal Defense Most people assume a successful law firm is built purely on legal talent. Matt Brock would tell you that is only half the equation. When he opened Best & Brock in Chattanooga, he was not walking in as a polished associate from … Read more
What 30 Years in Tech Taught One Investor About Starting, Scaling, and Staying in the Game From Sun Microsystems to angel investing in the Southeast, Jay Schaefer has seen the startup world from just about every angle. He stopped by the Spectruss Speakeasy to talk about it all. His time at Sun during the early … Read more
Isaac Caldiero made history as the first, and only, American Ninja Warrior champion to win the $1 million grand prize in Season 7. But the win was just one moment in a much longer story. In our latest Spectruss Speakeasy episode, Isaac opens up about the years of preparation, the failures that came before success, the secret he had to keep for months, and what life looked like after claiming the title. This isn’t a business story, it’s a story about determination, focus, and the mindset required to achieve the impossible.
In this episode of Spectruss Speakeasy, we sit down with Erin Rayburn, founder of Evergreen Therapy, to explore how horses and EMDR are helping people heal from trauma, anxiety, and burnout. From understanding nervous system patterns through equine therapy to using eye movement techniques to process stuck memories, this conversation offers real tools, and honest stories, for living with more calm and clarity.
In this episode of Spectruss Speakeasy, John Anthony Smith shares his journey from outdoor adventurer to innovation leader at Fenix24, offering insights on cybersecurity, resilience, and how the trail prepared him for the boardroom.
In this episode of Spectruss Speakeasy, Matt McLelland shares how curiosity has shaped his journey, from leading innovation at Covenant Transport to exploring Chattanooga’s outdoor scene, blending business, adventure, and community impact.
In this episode of Spectruss Speakeasy, Seth Cathy shares what it was like growing up in the Chick-fil-A family and how his love for dirt bikes, vintage motorcycles, and community led to the creation of Acres Above, an outdoor haven for people to connect, ride, and recharge on Lookout Mountain.
In this episode of Spectruss Speakeasy, Sam Silvey sits down with Cole Webster of The Barn Nursery to talk about growing a third-generation business, navigating supply chains, overcoming hailstorms and government red tape, and how a deep commitment to customer service and community has helped make The Barn an eight-figure success story.
In this episode of Spectruss Speakeasy, Sam Silvey sits down with John Wiygul, an OG creative and endurance junkie, to talk about trail racing mishaps, Miami Vice tees, building websites 12 years ago, and how full-circle friendships and creative freedom fuel real business growth. It’s raw, hilarious, and unapologetically honest, just how we like it.
In this episode of Spectruss Speakeasy, Jonathan Bragdon shares raw insights on startup funding, founder resilience, and smarter paths to growth. From surviving the 2008 crash to rethinking capital strategy, this candid conversation is packed with real-world lessons for today’s entrepreneurs.
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