Owners Table

di Thomas Cox

Imprenditoria Carriere

Stagione 1

Episode 80: Part I- Scott Olson's Journey in Law, Finance, and Faith

In this podcast episode, Scott Olson shares his life journey, from being raised by a teenage mother to his successful career in law and finance. He discusses his educational path, including attending Vanderbilt Law School, and his rise in structured finance and securitization. Scott reflects on the importance of mentorship, hard work, and building relationships. He also talks about his transition to the hedge fund industry and the impact of the 2008 financial crisis. Additionally, Scott shares how his faith journey began in 2008, influenced by key relationships, and how it shaped his personal and professional life.

Episode 79: Juggling Life: Tips for Dads in Business and Family

In this podcast episode, Thomas discusses the challenges of balancing family life, sports, and business, particularly during the busy fall season. He shares personal strategies, including weekly planning sessions with their spouse, utilizing reliable babysitters, prioritizing date nights, and allowing extra travel time to reduce stress. Thomas emphasizes the importance of communication, meal planning, and building relationships with other parents. He also highlights the value of using drive time for family connection and the necessity of saying no to time-consuming activities to prioritize family. The episode offers practical tips for managing a hectic household while maintaining family as a priority.

Episode 78: Starting a Retail Business While Working a 9 to 5 Job

In this episode, Patrick Isbell, owner of Eighteen South, shares his journey of balancing a 9 to 5 job, family life, and running a retail clothing store with two locations. Patrick discusses the inception of Eighteen South, starting from a spare bedroom to launching a Shopify website and eventually opening physical stores. He emphasizes the importance of humility, time management, and community engagement, particularly through a successful Spirit Collection. The conversation also covers inventory management, financial strategies, and future growth plans, including corporate branding and expanding their product line to include women's clothing.

Episode 77: Part 2- Charles Newton III- Impacting Young Lives Through Coaching

In this Part 2 episode, Thomas continues his conversation with Charles Newton (Newt), a dedicated coach and entrepreneur in youth sports, particularly basketball. Newt recounts his transition from a college coach to running a successful training facility, emphasizing the importance of developing young athletes both in skills and character. He discusses the role of analytics in coaching, the challenges of building a strong community, and the structure of his training programs. Newt also highlights the life skills sports impart and the financial strategies behind his business. His journey underscores resilience, innovation, and the transformative power of sports in shaping young lives.

Episode 76: Part 1- Charles Newton III- Impacting Young Lives Through Coaching

In this part I episode, Charles Newton III, known as "Newt", discusses his journey as a business owner and coach of a basketball program in Birmingham, AL. Thomas and Charles explore growing up in sports-oriented families, the evolution of coaching and the future of athletics. Newt reflects on the influence of his father and grandfather, his coaching philosophy, and the challenges of modern youth sports, including pressures from social media and commercialization. Their conversation emphasizes the importance of genuine connections, personal growth, and maintaining core values amidst the changing sports landscape.

Episode 75: Parenting Hack: Tax-Smart Family Wealth Building

In this podcast episode, Thomas outlines a strategy for paying his children through his company and using that income to fund their cash value life insurance policies via the infinite banking concept (IBC). He discusses the tax benefits of paying his children a salary, the growth potential of these insurance policies, and the importance of financial education. Thomas emphasizes teaching his children financial responsibility, ensuring their insurability, and providing them with access to capital for future needs. He encourages listeners to consider similar strategies for their families and invites feedback on financial planning topics.

Episode 74: Part 2- The Art of Storytelling: Behind The Camera with Ginnard Archibald

In this part 2 episode, Thomas and Ginnard delve into themes of self-reflection, authenticity, and the creative process. Ginnard shares personal anecdotes about overcoming challenges with his name and emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance. The discussion highlights the balance between personal style and client expectations, the financial aspects of content creation, and common misconceptions about the profession. The episode concludes with practical advice for aspiring creators, stressing the significance of community support and the pursuit of genuine passion in the creative industry.

Episode 73: PART 1- The Art of Storytelling: Behind The Camera with Ginnard Archibald

In this podcast episode, Thomas talks with Ginnard Archibald, a content creator and filmmaker. Ginnard shares his journey from growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, dealing with dyslexia and a speech impediment, to discovering his passion for filmmaking. He discusses his education, his first job at Walmart photo department, and the struggles he faced finding work during the 2008 recession. Despite initial setbacks, including shooting weddings for free, Ginnard persevered and eventually succeeded as photographer and video creator. The episode highlights themes of hard work, self-discovery, and the importance of following one's passion despite obstacles.

Episode 72: How I Escaped Corporate Life for Good!

In this episode, we dive deep with Sam Stewart to hear his motivating story of leaving corporate America behind to build a thriving business from scratch. Sam opens up about the challenges he faced, the sacrifices he made, and the moment he realized he was finally in control of the finances and places he wanted to go. If you’ve ever dreamed of breaking free from the golden handcuffs of corporate America and creating something that truly matters, you’ll want to hear every word of this powerful conversation with Sam Stewart

Episode 71: Behind the Scenes of a Home Coaching Business with Kerri Foster

In this episode, Thomas interviews Kerri Foster, a former collegiate softball player at UAB who turned her passion for the sport into a successful business. Kerry began giving pitching lessons in high school, which eventually grew into a thriving coaching enterprise. She also ventured into multi-level marketing with Young Living, a company selling essential oils. The discussion covers Kerry's journey from coaching young athletes to building an online academy and mentorship programs. Kerry shares insights on balancing her business ventures, leveraging social media, and the importance of understanding customer needs to ensure sustained growth and success.

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