by Sam Silvey
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This isn’t your typical marketing blog post. Our founder, Sam Silvey, shares a personal entry about his recent time at the Red Bull Tennessee Knockout, where he raced a national championship mountain bike race and a hard enduro dirt bike race. He talks about the lessons learned on the trail, from overcoming major setbacks to the determination to push through, and how that passion for racing is a lot like our passion for helping your business succeed.
What happens when a small diner idea survives a plane crash, passes through three generations, and still sticks to the same principles it started with? You get Chick-fil-A, and a whole lot more than just chicken. In this episode of Spectruss Speakeasy, I sat down with Seth Cathy, grandson of Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy. And … Read more
Let’s be honest, getting leads shouldn’t feel like throwing money into a black hole. But if you’re a small business owner, chances are it does. You’ve probably tried boosting posts, hiring a freelancer, or even doing it all yourself. And still… nothing changes. At Spectruss, we help small businesses like yours turn confusion into clarity, … Read more
Most businesses don’t last. You know it, I know it. The stats aren’t great, and yet, some manage to not just hang on, but keep growing. The Barn Nursery in Chattanooga is one of those stories. What started in the late ‘60s as a $1,500 roadside fruit stand is now an eight-figure business moving over … Read more
Companies using AI see 2x the conversion rates. So, what AI-driven strategies are actually worth it? If you’re running a business, you know the pressure: grow your company and manage your digital marketing strategy. That alone can take more time than you have. The good news? AI in marketing is now accessible and proving effective … Read more
When a business and a lifestyle merge, it creates something unforgettable. That’s exactly what happened when John Wiygul, founder and CEO of High Point Climbing and Fitness, sat down with Sam Silvey on the latest episode of Spectruss Speakeasy. It wasn’t just a chat about climbing or fitness, it was about real ambition, smart risk-taking, … Read more
Running a business is hard. Running a dermatology clinic in the age of TikTok trends and “I saw this on Instagram” diagnosis? Next level. That’s why we kicked back with Dr. Emily Brewer, Founder and CEO of https://thedermcentertn.com/ (and honestly, one of the sharpest minds in skincare) in our latest Spectruss Speakeasy episode. This one? … Read more
Keeping It Real: How a 140-Year-Old Business Stays Relevant Every business has a story, but not many last for 140 years. That’s exactly what Fowler Brothers Home & Patio has done. On this episode of Spectruss Speakeasy, I sat down with Carter Fowler, the fifth-generation owner and CEO, to talk about what it takes to … Read more
What happens when creativity meets business, art blends with entrepreneurship, and staying true to yourself is the foundation for success? You get Genesis the Grey Kid an artist who walked away from the music industry’s formula-driven approach to pursue a career in fine art on his own terms. In Episode 4 of Spectruss Speakeasy, we … Read more
