Owners Table

by Thomas Cox

Entrepreneurship Careers

Season 1

18 Dropping Out to COO — Anna-Marie Ellison, ERA King

In this podcast episode, Speaker 1 shares a story about discussing role changes within their company with Everett, the owner. They were nervous but received a positive response. The podcast host then introduces AnnaMarie Ellison, the COO of ERA King Real Estate. They discuss AnnaMarie's journey in real estate and her role as COO. They also talk about the growth of the company and the involvement of Anna and Everett. The conversation touches on communication skills, work ethic, and personal experiences. Finally, Speaker 2 shares their upbringing and the traits they want their children to have.

17: Bidding for Land – Lou Dempsey, Dempsey Auction

In this podcast episode, Thomas Cox interviews Lou Dempsey, the owner of Dempsey Auction Company. Lou shares insights into the auction business, including his family's history in the industry and the reasons people choose to sell through auctions. They discuss the process of selling properties through auctions, including the importance of transparency and the potential for private sales. Lou also shares personal anecdotes about his experiences at auctions and his journey in the real estate and construction industry. The conversation touches on topics such as economic downturns, the importance of relationships, and their favorite books. The episode concludes with plans for a future get-together and Lou sharing his contact information for those interested in his auction services.

16: Mobilizing Volunteers and Building a Brand - Julie Sasse

Are you a parent looking for a reliable parenting resource website? Look no further than Birmingham Mom Collective! In this episode of the Parenting podcast, host Thomas Cox chats with Julie Soucie, the owner of Birmingham Mom Collective, about the website's content, events, and business model. But what's the most valuable lesson we can learn from this conversation? Julie explains the various revenue streams for Birmingham Mom Collective, including sponsorships and partnerships with local businesses. She emphasizes the importance of being adaptable in business and not being emotionally attached to a specific idea or plan.Julie also shares some tips on how she stays focused and unplugged from work, including writing things down as soon as they pop into her mind and delegating tasks to her staff. She also talks about her other business ventures, including Meal Fit and Tabling Time. Overall, Julie's businesses offer a variety of services to the community and demonstrate the importance of being flexible and adaptable in business. So, if you're a parent in the Birmingham, Alabama area, be sure to check out Birmingham Mom Collective for all your parenting needs! FOLLOW THOMAS: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thomascox.co/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thomascox.co Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thomascox.co LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-co... Twitter - https://twitter.com/thomascox_co THOMAS'S BUSINESSES: MealFit - https://www.mealfit.co/ Table & Thyme - https://tableandthyme.co/ Walcox Point - https://www.walcoxpoint.com/

15: Losing on Options and Making Time for my Wife - Jeremy Simmons // Revisited

FOLLOW THOMAS: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thomascox.co/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thomascox.co Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thomascox.co LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-co... Twitter - https://twitter.com/thomascox_co THOMAS'S BUSINESSES: MealFit - https://www.mealfit.co/ Table & Thyme - https://tableandthyme.co/ Walcox Point - https://www.walcoxpoint.com/

14: Wedding Design and Floral Mechanics – Crystal Strickland, Southern Posies

In this episode of the CEO Parenting Podcast, host Thomas Cox interviews Crystal Strickland, owner of Southern Posies, an event planning and floral design company. They discuss the intricacies of event planning and design, as well as Crystal's personal story as a business owner and parent. Crystal shares her collaborative and community-oriented approach to her business and talks about her background in entrepreneurship, sales, and event planning. They also discuss the challenges of balancing work and personal life, hiring and delegating tasks, paying employees, and determining pricing for services. Crystal's story is an inspiration for young business owners and parents in the hospitality industry.

13: Careers for Caregivers – Delphine Carter, Boulo Solutions

In this episode, Delphine Carter tells how she journeyed from France to Florida, fell in love with tech, and how she leverages all of that to find careers for caregivers

12: On The Search for Flexibility – Darlene Wilson, RAM Firm

In this episode, Darlene tells the story of her upbringing, being a third-generation entrepreneur, and starting her own business out of a need for flexibility. MENTIONS: RAM Firm - https://www.instagram.com/theramfirm/ FOLLOW THOMAS: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thomascox.co/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thomascox.co Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thomascox.co LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-co... Twitter - https://twitter.com/thomascox_co THOMAS'S BUSINESSES: MealFit - https://www.mealfit.co/ Table & Thyme - https://tableandthyme.co/ Walcox Point - https://www.walcoxpoint.com/

11: Growth Is Expensive — Jeremy Simmons

In this episode, Jeremy Simmons shares his journey from worship leading, to construction, to having top-secret security clearance. MENTIONS: Jeremy Simmons - https://www.instagram.com/jeremysimmons_/ Fluid Solutions - https://www.fluidsllc.com/ FOLLOW THOMAS: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thomascox.co/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thomascox.co Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thomascox.co LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-co... Twitter - https://twitter.com/thomascox_co THOMAS'S BUSINESSES: MealFit - https://www.mealfit.co/ Table & Thyme - https://tableandthyme.co/ Walcox Point - https://www.walcoxpoint.com/

10: Building a Business From Leftover Plans — Kristen Payne, Better Homes & Gardens

Kristen Payne EpisodeIn this episode, Kristen Payne shares about her wild ride through starting the Southern Living House Plans Program to overseeing all of licensing for Better Homes and Gardens.MENTIONS:Southern Living - https://www.instagram.com/southernlivingmag/Better Homes and Gardens - https://www.instagram.com/betterhomesandgardens/Dillards - https://www.instagram.com/dillards/Walmart - https://www.instagram.com/walmart/Sports Illustrated - https://www.instagram.com/sportsillustrated/Food and Wine - https://www.instagram.com/foodandwine/FOLLOW THOMAS:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thomascox.co/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thomascox.coFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thomascox.coLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-co...Twitter - https://twitter.com/thomascox_coTHOMAS'S BUSINESSES: MealFit - https://www.mealfit.co/Table & Thyme - https://tableandthyme.co/Walcox Point - https://www.walcoxpoint.com/

09: Learning From Failure — Gabriel Wright, Gateway Family Church

In this episode, Gabriel Wright shares his story of growing up as a pastor’s kid and then becoming a pastor himself and experiencing the highs and lows of ministry and running a business. MENTIONS: Gabriel Wright - https://www.instagram.com/gwright79/ Gateway Family Church - https://www.instagram.com/gfcbhm/ FOLLOW THOMAS: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thomascox.co/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thomascox.co Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thomascox.co LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-co... Twitter - https://twitter.com/thomascox_co THOMAS'S BUSINESSES: MealFit - https://www.mealfit.co/ Table & Thyme - https://tableandthyme.co/ Walcox Point - https://www.walcoxpoint.com/

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