Business And Bourbon with Ronnell Richards

Here's a crossover of the inaugural episode of Voices Of Distilling hosted by Ronnell.

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🎙️ Episode 101

🥃 Episode Overview:  

Erik Owens joins Ronnell live from ADI’s 20th-anniversary conference in Las Vegas.  Erik talks about his vision for the future of the industry and the role the ADI will play in the community.  Erik talks about what you can expect from ADI in 2024 and makes a surprise announcement.

🎤 Today's Guest: 

- Erik Owens

- President

- American Distilling Institute

This one time at bible camp, Travis met Josh…  What comes next is decades of friendship, brotherhood, and business.  In this episode, Ronnell welcomes Travis Curnutte and Josh Schluep,  of Volli Communications.  Through ups and downs, they managed to build and grow their families and business together.  This is a rare example of when being in business with your best friend works.  After enjoying this episode, you’ll understand why and how you can model their success in your own relationships.  

Connect with Travis

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thevolliman/

Connect with Josh

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-schluep-7b538b222/

Volli Communications

In this episode, Ronnell welcomes Tim Joos, COO of Warner Telecomm.  Tim is a native Pittsburgher who loves sports and appreciates a good Primanti Bros sandwich.  At the helm of Warner Telecomm, he’s led them through a successful business pivot and into disrupting the world of technology expense management with Warner’s innovative and successful approach to serving their customers and partners.  

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In this episode, Ronnell welcomes Reagan Roberts, Channel Chief of Silver Sky.  Reagan is a heart-first leader who is unapologetic in commitment to her partners and her love for early 2000s Atlanta hip-hop.  In this episode, you’ll see why she is such a beloved person who builds tremendous relationships in business.  Reagan shares her journey of hiding from security guards in stairwells, perfecting accents for fun, and leading a cybersecurity channel sales organization.

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In this episode, Ronnell welcomes Robert Bowling, CEO of TDM and Clarus Communications.  Robert is a veteran Leader in the world of Technology sales.  In this episode, he shares his love for the Savannah Bananas and the connection between his business philosophy.  He’s shaking up the world of technology by bringing his Bannana-like approach to disrupting the world of technology sales.  His mix of veteran wisdom,  youthful ambition, and commitment to community is contagious.  

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In this episode, Ronnell welcomes Jo Hauser, Channel Marketing Leader of LiveVox.  Jo is one of the most innovative marketers in Channel Technology Sales and a new convert to the Swiftie Nation!  This is one of the most inspirational stories we’ve told on Business & Bourbon about the power of relationships for business success and beyond.  

Connect with Jo

Shut The Hell Up Sell

https://www.shutthehellupandsell.com/thepodcast

Live sit down with Panelist and Founder of Cloud Warriors, Eric Chanh. Nextiva https://www.nextiva.com All Nations https://allnationswhiskey.com

Live from our Atlanta Live event featuring our Chef Stephan C. Baity. What is B&B about? Who is the man behind the cuisine? You’ll learn that and more in this episode. Learn more at www.BusinessAndBourbon.live

The Pandemic has ushered in a new generation of Entrepreneurs, “New Jacks,” ready to chart their own destiny. Record numbers have taken the plunge. Jordan Mendoza is one of those Entrepreneurs. After nearly two decades at the same company, he has chosen to step out on faith and have the courage to fulfill his dreams. Why did he do it, how is he doing it and what challenges is he facing? That’s what we’re talking about in this episode. I hope you find it enlightening, inspiring and educational.

She calls herself a branding fool but know this, she’s nobodies fool. Michelle Taylor-Willis is a dynamic force, blazing her trail in the world of media and advertising. This episode is wildly entertaining and must watch if you want to learn about marketing to small and medium business.

Sander is the CEO of a successful software company and... the most unexpected Lizzo Super Fan...lol.  Sander's journey from long-time corporate employee to CEO is something so many can benefit from.  In a year where record numbers of new businesses have started the advice and direction, he shared is priceless.  In this episode, you'll learn how to set yourself up for success when starting a business and how Lizzo might be a major source of inspiration and motivation...lol.

Ted Jenkin is a world renowned Finance Expert who is a weekly contributor to CNN. This “Golden Boy” of finance stopped by to drop gems to help you recover and thrive in 2021. In true B&B fashion you’ll learn there’s more to the story. What drives Ted is anything but ordinary and rooted in real personal tragedy and triumph.

Rick Hale went from jammin with his band to rocking out real estate deals and has become a very successful broker. His dream to be a Rockstar has taken him down a path he never saw coming, it took a while but along the way he learned what it really meant to be a Rockstar!

Part two of my riveting discussion with Rennie Curran

What defines success?  Is it your job, your accomplishments.  What happens when that's gone?  Who are you, what is your identity? I'm not one for sports cliches or putting people on this platform for their success or celebrity.  I want real stories that we can all identify with and learn from.  Rennie Curran is not and will not be defined by just what he did on the football field.  His personal and professional challenges are something that all of us can identify with and his mission moving forward something that will inspire and change lives.

If you haven’t been punched in the gut you’re not taking enough chances. Many of us have been punched in the gut this last few months, you didn’t see it coming but now you have to deal with it. Ken Lundin has been punched about as hard as you can and learned how to hit back. You’re going to love this episode back at the bar while practicing social distancing😂. www.kenlundin.com

Join me as I sit down with Suzanne Spaner to discuss some topics we've never touched on B&B before.  We talk business, family and religion in way you can only expect from Business & Bourbon.  It's educational, fun and inspiring. To reach Suzanne- www.meetingmatchmakers.com

*We had some tech difficulties but decided to run anyway, this story is just too powerful to shelve* Ike’s story of redemption and recovery is inspiring and honest. Successful businesses, bankruptcies and legal troubles. This is one of the realest stories of entrepreneurship you will hear and need to hear.

Season 3 Opener!! Kelly & Joy are childhood friends and business partners. Join us on our first ever Episode with two guests. What’s it like to be in business with your best friend. Is it a good idea? Can love fix all things?

Season 3 is only weeks away.  In the meantime make sure you subscribe to Day Drinking for your daily dose of new Business & Bourbon.  Available on Apple, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

Randall Blizzard is a self-taught wizard of video production.   His company RCR Video boasts some pretty impressive companies as clients.  In this episode, he shares his uncommon road to building his company and gives insider tips for how to produce a great video.  In true B&B style, you can expect an off the wall story or two that you didn't see coming.   

Nick Huber started his first company while a full-time student-athlete at a very prestigious University known for its rigorous academic standards.  He and his partner grew that successful business, in-between training, competing and studying, wow.

How did he do it?  What makes him so special?  Of all his life experience he can sum up where his drive and work ethic comes from.  A seventh-grade experience mowing lawns for his Dad.  It's one of the best stories we've heard on B&B on the impact parents and caregivers can have in the direction of a child's life.

In this episode, we talk about what prepared Nick for success and the challenges that lay ahead.  He drops some major knowledge that anyone with Entrepreneurial aspirations can benefit from

This episode dives into the importance of learning from life experiences. How building up “scar tissue” makes us stronger and better prepared for success. Successful Entrepreneur and Executive Sales Coach, Randy Riemersma shares his wisdom of success and overcoming adversity. He likes to say he’s the “before” picture but I think he’s the picture of “real” success. It’s not perfect but it’s honest, authentic and something we have to work to earn.

Humboldt County California is known for hippies, outlaws, disappearing people and some of the stickyickyist strains of Marijuana.  What it's not so much known for is producing some really talented people who have a bigger mission than just money.  June Moore is one of those people and she's a Marketing Whiz who makes her home in middle America not because she has to but because she chooses to.

June is part of a wave of amazingly talented professionals who are leveraging technology and old fashioned relationship-building to help build great business communities in cities like Missoula, Tulsa, Salt Lake City, Raleigh and so many more.  

June shares her great story from Humboldt and beyond and drops serious wisdom and marketing gems.

We continue our conversation with renowned Anchor Man and Journalist Mark Hayes.  Mark shares some great stories and lessons he's learned from some of the most influential people in show business.  

What happens when Ron Burgundy decides to hang up the microphone and start a Doggy Daycare with Buster?

In this episode, we bring in veteran Journalist and Anchorman Mark Hayes to discuss his journey from television into Entrepreneurship.  

Entrepreneurs are a whole nother Animal.  What it takes to succeed against all the odds under tremendous pressure, requires you to tap into "The Monster".  The Monster doesn't accept failure, the Monster has no fear, the Monster is the King of The Jungle.

Make no mistake you need some Monster in you if you are to succeed as an Entrepreneur.  Much like Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde, that Monster can creep into and start taking over the other aspects of your life.

I've invited many courageous Leaders to join the Podcast this Season and share their stories.  They've been open, honest and vulnerable.  For our Season One Finale, I thought it only fitting I return the gesture and introduce you all to my wife, to share our story and her story of being Married to "The Monster".