Business Owner Tales from the Trenches

Join Cannon Carr, CEO and Business Owner at CornerCap, as he has conversations with entrepreneurs on lessons learned from the trenches. Cannon and his guests talk about sustaining business success, while appreciating financial independence along the way.
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Ep 13: Fast Growth, Shark Tank, and the Power of Family Grit with Lou Childs
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a simple idea into a thriving business, especially later in life? Today we are joined by Lou Childs, a Shark Tank Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of SlumberPod. Lou’s life took an incredible twist when she and her daughter embarked on a mission to help babies sleep […]
Ep 12: The Art of Resiliency with Chuck Wolf
Chuck Wolf founded Wolf Camera in the 1970s, and it quickly grew to one of the biggest national retailers of cameras and photofinishing. After merging in 2001, he pivoted to start a marketing consultancy, and has also recently founded Wolf Camera & Photo Design. Today, Chuck joins the show to share his impressive history […]
Ep 11: Reinventing an Iconic Brand with Stephanie Stuckey
Stephanie Stuckey, the CEO of Stuckey’s Corporation, breathes new life into the brand that she refers to as an 87-year-old start-up. After a 10-year career as a lawyer and politician, Stephanie followed her heart back to her family’s roots and acquired her grandfather’s business, which had spent years under corporate ownership. Throughout this episode, […]
Ep 10: Part Two: Board Development with Joel Koblentz
In this episode, we continue our insightful conversation with Joel Koblentz, Founding Partner at The Koblentz Group, as we delve into the crucial topic of building an advisory board. Our focus today is on entrepreneurs and how they can develop a strong board of advisors to support their company’s growth. Joel shares his experience […]
Ep 10: Part One: Succession Planning with Joel Koblentz
In this episode, we tackle the often-neglected topic of succession planning, and our expert guest, Joel Koblentz, Founding Partner at The Koblentz Group, sheds light on this crucial subject. With a remarkable track record in board assignments, board development, and executive recruitment, Joel and his team excel at aligning human capital with business value […]
Ep 09: Celebrating the 5-Year Mark and Being A Mompreneur with Molly Sipp
Today we sit down with Molly Sipp, NP-C, as she celebrates her five-year milestone of building a thriving business. Molly’s journey is an inspiration to all as she shares her secrets to success and the pitfalls she avoided when starting her own business. Her primary focus is empowering women and guiding them on how […]