The Startup Junkies podcast is hosted by Jeff Amerine and his team at Startup Junkie Consulting. We’ll cover topics ranging from getting started, planning, growing your business, proving your concept, leadership, marketing, exit strategies and so much more. We’ll interview business owners, entrepreneurs, experts and people we think will bring value to our audience. Subscribe and together we will move your business to the next level.
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The Results Junkies podcast features Paul Singh and Ed Pizza sharing the realities of starting, building and growing companies — from both sides of the table. No hand-waving, no fluff, just tactics from two operators and investors that have 3,000+ portfolio companies between them.
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For more than a dozen years, the Stack Overflow Podcast has been exploring what it means to be a software developer and how the art and practice of programming is changing our world. From Rails to React, from Java to Node.js, join the Stack home team for conversations with fascinating guests to help you understand how technology is made and where it’s headed.
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Honest, unfiltered conversations with the best from tech - spilling the tea about product, growth, and senior leadership topics. www.leahtharin.com
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In this business podcast that is all about people, Vinay Kumar, a Leadership Coach, Certified Professional Facilitator, OD Consultant, Podcaster, Global Nomad, Wildlife Stalker and Records Collector, interviews leaders, thinkers, strategists, and doers to reveal actionable insights, first-hand experiences, smart strategies, brilliant tips and lesser-known best practices on a range of subjects in business leadership and people management, from innovation, DEI, facilitation, technology, future ...
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Each week, our innovation experts will share strategies and practices that will generate sustained results and long-lasting success in your organization. Our hosts, Jeff Amerine and Jeff Standridge bring over 50 years of combined enterprise and startup innovation expertise across multiple industries. Everything at Innovation Junkie revolves around helping you scale your business and inspire innovative disciplines and practices.
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Can you be a good human and a grow a successful company at the same time? Welcome to the Honest Marketing podcast, where you learn proven strategies to grow your business WITHOUT selling your soul. Hosted by Travis Albritton, former Head of Content at Buzzsprout, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes every Tuesday.
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Stop wasting your time and learn marketing strategies that work. Gain valuable tools and resources, so that you do not get left behind in your industry. We discuss about building authority online, marketing tips and tricks, content marketing, social media strategies, how to get more traffic, search engine optimization, productivity tips, how to brand your company, podcasting, live streaming for Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram, graphic design, content creation, repurposing content, ...
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415: From Mobile Trailer to Storefront: The Chug NWA Soda Shop Story
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18:24Summary In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce and Jeff Amerine welcome Catelyn Hooser, the dynamic founder and owner of Chug NWA—a Farmington-based soda shop that’s stirring up the beverage scene in Northwest Arkansas. From the get-go, Catelyn’s entrepreneurial spirit shines through as she shares the story of how she tran…
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Mastering microservices with a former Uber and Netflix architect
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30:26Orkes is a developer-first enterprise workflow orchestration platform. Explore the developer edition or dive into the docs. Before cofounding Orkes, Jeu was an architect at Uber and Netflix. Find him on LinkedIn. Shoutout to Stack Overflow user Alex Stiff, whose answer to Bash - Sort a list of strings earned them a Lifeboat badge.…
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105: Melissa Perri - Why "AI" is a terrible strategist
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50:30Melissa Perri drops truth bombs about why most companies fail at AI integration, how legacy giants self-sabotage innovation, and why "slapping AI on it" is the fastest way to irrelevance. Timestamps & Key Moments 05:59 – AI: Innovation vs. Lipstick on a Pig Why QuickBooks is losing to startups like Digits. Melissa’s rule: If AI doesn’t make the pro…
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Improving on a 30-year-old hardware architecture
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34:54SambaNova makes a full-stack AI platform and an “intelligent chip” capable of running models of up to five trillion parameters, allowing developers to run state-of-the-art open source models without the time-consuming work of tuning and modeling. See what developers are building with the tech. Find Rodrigo on LinkedIn. This episode was recorded at …
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“We’re not replacing you; we’re with you”: Where AI meets infrastructure
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21:22The Geminus platform is built to automatically integrate data, physics, and computation for autonomous control of complex systems. Explore the platform or get in touch. Find Greg on LinkedIn.By Greg Fallon, Ryan Donovan
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414: Creating Solutions for Problems in Retail Media Advertising with AdFury.ai
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50:41Summary In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley and Daniel Koonce sit down with Eric Howerton, serial entrepreneur, co-founder of White Spider, and currently the co-founder of AdFury.ai. The conversation dives into Eric’s journey as an entrepreneur, his approach to solving niche problems in the retail media and advertising s…
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104: John Cutler - How to Turn Team Chaos into Strategy
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53:10Forget corporate utopias—John Cutler spills the real tea on why work sucks and why we are messy. On "organized anarchies," why 50% of your team is checked out, and how to turn chaos into strategy. Perfect for you if you are tired of performative frameworks. Timestamps & Key Moments 00:00 - Intro to the Chaos John’s AI-generated roast sets the tone:…
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Paul Dhaliwal is the founder and CEO of CodeConductor. Priya Joseph is the AI field CEO at DDN. Lizzie Siegle is a developer advocate at Cloudflare. Erin Mikail Staples is a developer experience engineer at Galileo. This episode was recorded at HumanX last month. Next year’s event will be April 6-9, 2026 in San Francisco. Register today!…
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Ep 159: Dr. David Sweet on HR & Recruitment in Japan
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58:18Send us a text As a kid in Colorado, United States, he grew up thinking he was part Japanese (after a playful prank from his mother). Today, he has been living in Japan for almost three decades. One could call that destiny alright! Meet Dr. David Sweet, Founder and CEO of FocusCore Group, a leading executive search consultancy in Tokyo which has co…
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Standardization and simplification as key to engineering excellence
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23:44They also discuss: Lloyds Banking Group's multi-year journey to drive simplification and standardization, reduce cognitive load & improve engineering efficiency, and enhance developer happiness. Challenges engineering teams face today, along with the cultural shifts in regulatory environments. Episode notes: Connect with Hilary Lanham and Tom Kelk.…
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103: CJ Gustafson - The Silent Recession: Why Product Leaders Need CFOs Now
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47:50CJ Gustafson (ex-PWC tech CFO, finance provocateur) unpacks how tariffs and economic chaos are gutting SaaS valuations, why AI budgets are CEOs’ midlife crisis splurges, and how to recession-proof your product strategy. Timestamps & Key Moments 00:00 - Tariffs: The SaaS Killer You Didn’t See Coming $1.8T wiped from global equities overnight (worst …
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Visually orchestrating data diagnostics but platform agnostic
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23:02Dataiku orchestrates data stacks and lets you create analytics, models, and agents. Find Florian on LinkedIn. This episode was recorded at HumanX last month. Next year’s conference will be April 6-9, 2026 in San Francisco. Register today!By Stack Overflow
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413: Transforming Video Documentation in Public Safety with CLIPr
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32:10Summary In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley and Kendall Jasper are joined by Humphrey Chin, founder of CLIPr, who shared how his startup is revolutionizing documentation for police officers. Originally conceived as a tool to pinpoint important moments in any video—serving students, event attendees, and enterprise teams—C…
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ESOP Vesting And The Model Context Protocol Goes Mainstream
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30:14Watch us on YouTube! Paul and Ed discuss the standards for employee stock options pools and how a portfolio company can deal with a unique situation. More large AI models are adopting a common protocol for how to transfer data. Lastly, Paul brings up some important points from the CEO of Shopify. We'd love it if you'd leave us a rating. It takes le…
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Bit lets you generate composable software simplicity, speed and quality. Connect with Laly on LinkedIn. Congrats to Lifeboat badge winner and blog contributor Charlie Martin for their answer to How does this proof, that the halting problem is undecidable, work? .By Stack Overflow
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WBIT #7: Exploring WebAssembly with the first SO user to get 10k rep
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36:28Kyle notes that his only experience with WebAssembly is Blazor. If you’re wondering about Blazor, we covered it on the blog in 2020. While Michael may have been the first user to get 10,000 rep, he’s not stopping there. His current employer, neuRealities, is still in stealth mode, shhhh. Find Michael on his blog and possibly elsewhere.…
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Lunar Analytics specializes in AI-powered claim optimization and healthcare solutions. Connect with Richard on LinkedIn. Knowtex allows healthcare providers to automate clinical workflows with generative AI. Connect with Caroline on LinkedIn. Delve Deep Learning provides artificial intelligence solutions for public affairs. Connect with Jeff on Lin…
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412: Crafting Compelling Brand Stories in the Competitive Design World with EO Space
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31:39Summary In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce, Jeff Amerine, and Harrison Kitson sit down with John Ferrante, the co-founder of EO Space, a design studio based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. John shares insightful stories about his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of building unique offerings and maintainin…
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102: John Zeratsky - Fake Products, Real Feedback: Sprinting to Validation
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48:52John Zeratsky, co-creator of the Sprint Method and VC partner at Character, spills the tea on why "vision-driven" startups often fail, how to validate hypotheses before burning cash, and why your pitch deck needs more grit than glitter. Cue the rapid prototyping, competitor smackdowns, and hot takes on AI hype. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: John’s jour…
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Vectara is a platform-as-a-service that allows users to build AI assistants and agents. Get started with their docs. This interview was recorded at HumanX last month. They are gearing up for next year’s conference on April 6-9, 2026. Follow Amr on LinkedIn.By Ryan Donovan, Amr Awadallah
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Send us a text “Business for good is good business,” says our guest for this episode and we could not agree more. Meet Marga Hoek, a three-time CEO who gained international recognition for her visionary, innovative approach synergizing sustainability, technology and strong business and financial results. Founder of Business for Good which aims to a…
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“There is a real cost to moving fast”: Using AI to accelerate drug discovery
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25:23They also: Explore key challenges engineering leaders face, including data capacity, relevance, and throttling issues. Highlight how emerging AI tools and applications are transforming software engineering practices. Episode notes: Connect with Maureen Makes on LinkedIn. Learn more about Recursion and their open roles here. Read about Knowledge Sol…
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WBIT #6: Be curious, ask questions, and don’t argue with JavaScript
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44:30When this episode was recorded, Jesse worked for WaveSeven Consulting, which provides business advisory and project delivery support for media and entertainment companies. He now works for ClickUp, same as previous Stack Overflow Podcast guest, RJ Tuit. Read Jesse’s hot takes on his blog. You can connect with Jesse as Jtomchak on all the socials.…
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Bottom of the first: A veteran VC’s take on the AI landscape
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28:00Tomasz is a general partner at Theory Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage software companies. He’s a coauthor of Winning with Data, a deep dive into how big data has changed business best practices and organizational culture. Tomasz was on the podcast back in 2023. Give it a listen! Explore Tomasz’s writing. Follow Tomasz on Lin…
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411: Building a Hole-in-One Business: The Journey of Birdie and Brews
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39:36Summary In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley and Daniel Koonce dive into the innovative world of Birdie and Brews, an indoor golf lounge in Northwest Arkansas. They are joined by Tyler and Shania Watkins, co-founders of this unique establishment that blends the thrill of indoor sports with a welcoming lounge atmosphere. T…
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101: Srikrishnan Ganesan - “MVPs Are Dead” & Other SaaS Heresies
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45:38Why building opinionated products is the future, why skipping MVPs in established markets works, and how AI will reshape customer onboarding. When I met Srikrishnan Ganesan for the first time, he impressed me with his original framing of what it means to find (and refind) product-market fit constantly. Timestamps 02:23 – From SMB to Enterprise: Sca…
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How Fast AI Is Moving And What Some Developers Are Doing To Slow It Down
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37:37Watch us on YouTube! It's not exactly Moore's Law, but the size of the tasks that AI agents can take on continues to increase at an unbelievable pace. Google continues to weave AI into their travel services, including some new features including price tracking on hotel reservations. In the fight against AI web crawlers, some developers have employe…
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Is AI a bubble or a revolution? The answer is yes.
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33:052024 was a defining year for AI investment. Read the HumanX/Crunchbase report. You can learn more about HumanX or register for next year’s event, April 7-9, 2026 in San Francisco. Follow Stefan on LinkedIn. Follow Jager on LinkedIn.By Ryan Donovan, Stefan Weitz, Jager McConnell
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Boots on the ground: Holistic AI and Audioshake at HumanX
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24:25Holistic AI is an AI governance platform that helps the enterprise adopt and scale AI. Audioshake uses AI to mix, master, and separate music and other audio content. Learn more about HumanX here. Feeling the FOMO? The event takes place again on April 7-9, 2026 in San Francisco. Early birds can register here. Connect with Raj on LinkedIn. Connect wi…
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410: Turning Pinball and Cocktails Into a Unique NWA Experience with Bo Counts
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35:48Summary In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce, Harrison Kitson, and Jeff Amerine welcome back Bo Counts, the founder of Pinpoint Fayetteville. Bo returns to discuss the fascinating niche he’s carved out with Pinpoint, Arkansas’s only barcade that uniquely blends retro pinball games with craft cocktails. Delving into his j…
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100: Matt Le May - The Product Manager’s Guide to Driving Business Impact
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53:44What’s up with the disconnect between product teams and business goals? Why vibes won't pay the bills, and how product teams can avoid the "elephant graveyard" of low-impact work. If you've ever wondered how to align your work with business outcomes - or why your CEO might be the "support worker of the board" - this one's for you. Chapters with Tim…
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“Are AI agents ready for the enterprise?”
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28:20Deepak works on Amazon Q Developer, a GenAI-powered coding assistant that includes autonomous agents. Thinking, Fast and Slow by psychologist Daniel Kahneman is one of those books that’s a classic for a reason—and it’s more relevant to today’s AI landscape than you might think. Connect with Deepak on LinkedIn. Congrats to Stack Overflow user Morten…
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AI is shifting focus from syntax to critical thinking
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36:08They also: Emphasize the critical role of customer feedback in shaping products, highlighting how continuous feedback loops drive innovation and improvement. Explore how AI is empowering non-technical team members and enabling meaningful collaboration between developers and other departments. Discuss the potential of GenAI as a learning tool and th…
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Ep 157: Moe Poirier on the Evolving Future of Masterful Facilitation
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59:35Send us a text Delivering experiences that drive change, Moe Poirier is the masterful facilitator best known for his work upskilling training teams around the world to level-up their impact on the people and organizations they serve. Founding Partner at Shift Facilitation Inc.,Moe is a facilitator, speaker, author, and instructional designer specia…
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Pinecone is a purpose-built vector database. Get started with their docs here. Connect with Edo on LinkedIn.By Ryan Donovan, Edo Liberty
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Welcome to The Fuel Podcast, the official podcast of Fuel Accelerator! Whether you're an entrepreneur, innovator, or visionary, this podcast is designed to fuel your growth and drive your success. In each episode, we'll dive deep into the world of startups, scaling, and business acceleration, featuring insights from industry leaders, experts, and F…
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1: Innovations in Male Reproductive Health and Epigenetics with Path Fertility
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27:22Summary In this first episode of the Fuel Podcast, hosts Tom Douglass and Grace Gill sit down with co-founders of Path Fertility, Andy Olson and Krisin Brogaard, to discuss their fascinating journey in transforming male reproductive health diagnostics. Andy and Kristin dive into the often-overlooked issue of male infertility, explaining how traditi…
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99: Mackenzie Hughes & Tara Goldman: From Jira Junkies to Profit Prophets
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58:33Connecting your work to business outcomes is a phrase we hear more and more in product and growth. Here's how Mackenzie Hughes and Tara Goldman from Goldhue lay it out and why we can't sleep on this anymore. Chapters with Timestamps 00:00-05:30 Meet the "Therapist for Type A Product Leaders" and the "Ops Whisperer" Tara Goldman's journey from VP of…
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Read more about Stack Overflow’s future here. Learn more about HumanX here. Missed it this year? The event takes place again on April 7-9, 2026 in San Francisco. Early birds can register here. Follow Prashanth on LinkedIn or explore his posts on our blog.By Prashanth Chandrasekar, Ryan Donovan
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WBIT #5: Building a framework to lure web devs to mobile
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40:46Ionic is a platform for building and deploying modern mobile applications and micro frontend experiences. It’s open source, too. Two mobile tools got multiple mentions on this episode: Xcode and Material Design. Connect with Maria on LinkedIn.By Stack Overflow
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Sentry is an application monitoring software. Explore the Sentry docs or get started in the sandbox. Connect with Tillman on LinkedIn. You can also read his posts on the Sentry blog. Listeners, how do you handle stack traces? How do you trace the root cause? Let us know at [email protected]. Sentry user? The company would love to hear your …
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409: Betting on Yourself and Building a Personal Brand with Mallory Files
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31:41Summary In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley, Daniel Koonce, and Jeff Amerine are joined by Mallory Files, Owner of Ozark Charcuterie Wine Bar, who shares her inspiring journey from experiencing burnout in a full-time job to creating a thriving catering service and eventually opening a successful wine bar. Feeling the pre…
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