Best Tommy Evans Podcasts (2024)

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John Hoomes, Nashville Opera | Signature Required 1:05:55

1d ago1:05:55

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John Hoomes is the CEO and Artistic Director of Nashville Opera. Since 1995, he has guided the organization from a budget of $340,000 to over $3.4 million annually in 2024. Under his leadership, Nashville Opera has staged more than 200 productions of opera and music theater. In this episode, Carli and Spencer talk with John about accessibility to t…

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211 - Badass Interview with Tanya Oliver 1:00:04

3h ago1:00:04

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Work Behind the Work We have Tanya C Oliver back on today's show and it is hott hott HOTT! She works with entrepreneurs who want to play at the pro level in their business. Tanya breaks down the four pillars of human performance and how each needs to be balanced for your business to grow. This episode is perfect for anyone needing a swift kick in t…

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#393 Tommy Habetz -- Bunk & Pizza Jerk - - reflects on Naomi Pomeroy and how he's doing since he landed in the hospital in 2022 1:01:04

3h ago1:01:04

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Tommy Habetz is one of the most significant people in the Portland food world. Having learned his craft from the likes of Mario Batali and Bobby Flay, he made his way out to Portland and found himself in the middle of an exciting time in the early days of Portland's burgeoning food scene. He worked with Naomi Pomeroy at both Ripe and Gotham Tavern …

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#393 Tommy Habetz -- Bunk & Pizza Jerk - - reflects on Naomi Pomeroy and how he's doing since he landed in the hospital in 2022 1:01:05

7h ago1:01:05

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Tommy Habetz is one of the most significant people in the Portland food world. Having learned his craft from the likes of Mario Batali and Bobby Flay, he made his way out to Portland and found himself in the middle of an exciting time in the early days of Portland's burgeoning food scene. He worked with Naomi Pomeroy at both Ripe and Gotham Tavern …

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Katie Marchetti, Community Foundation & Voices for a Safer TN | Signature Required 1:08:17

6h ago1:08:17

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Katie Marchetti connects people with resources with those in need. A deep believer that a rising tide should lift all ships, she's committed to nonprofit work in Middle Tennessee. She is also co-founder of Voices for a Safer Tennessee and a board member at Fisk University. In this episode, Spencer and Carli talk openly with Katie about finding a mi…

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210 - Badass Interview with Terry Thayer 59:47

8d ago59:47

59:47

Back to Building Jen has a special guest on today's show! Terry Thayer is one of her personal mentors and he's launching a new coaching program for real estate investors on how to get started in new builds. After two decades of experience, Terry now shares his expertise in building new from the ground up. He touches on how to evaluate the land and …

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#392 Evan Gregoire - Heirloom Seedhouse 1:13:54

3h ago1:13:54

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We catch up with Farmer Evan Gregoire again, while he's on vacation in the San Juan Islands. Even operates an urban farm, from where he supplies veggies to consumers and the restaurant industry, as well as an opportunity to purchase seeds for those growing their own. Chris and Evan we talk about some of the joys and challenges that come with that. …

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#392 Evan Gregoire - Heirloom Seedhouse 1:13:55

4h ago1:13:55

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We catch up with Farmer Evan Gregoire again, while he's on vacation in the San Juan Islands. Even operates an urban farm, from where he supplies veggies to consumers and the restaurant industry, as well as an opportunity to purchase seeds for those growing their own. Chris and Evan we talk about some of the joys and challenges that come with that. …

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Sondra Noble, Hip Hues | Signature Required 59:10

9d ago59:10

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Sondra Noble is a Nashville-based entrepreneur who co-founder Hip Hues, a custom event swag business with her sister. In this episode she talks with Carli and Spencer about building a business with a sibling, scaling a business as you grow your own family, and the importance of mentorship for women entrepreneurs.…

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209 - Badass Women's Panel 48:33

8d ago48:33

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Buckle up! On occasion, Jen has gatherings at her home in Raleigh, NC. During a last-minute, mid-week girls' visit, a group of badass ladies drank a little too much and decided to turn on the mics and record this badass women's panel. The badass panelists are Pam Spencer, Lisa Romano, Jen Josey, and LaDonna Smith. The fearless hostess is Yana Tatar…

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#391 Alexa Numkena-Anderson - @JavelinaPDX 1:14:05

1d ago1:14:05

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Alexa Numkena-Anderson @cheflex_pdx is enrolled Hopi and is Yakama, Skokomish, Cree and Mexican descent. She was born in Yakima, Washington and grew up in the greater Washington area (Toppenish, Tri-Cites and Fairchild Air Force Base). After high school Alexa moved to Portland, Oregon to pursue a culinary career and attended Le Cordon Bleu Culinary…

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#391 Alexa Numkena-Anderson - @JavelinaPDX 1:14:06

1d ago1:14:06

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Alexa Numkena-Anderson @cheflex_pdx is enrolled Hopi and is Yakama, Skokomish, Cree and Mexican descent. She was born in Yakima, Washington and grew up in the greater Washington area (Toppenish, Tri-Cites and Fairchild Air Force Base). After high school Alexa moved to Portland, Oregon to pursue a culinary career and attended Le Cordon Bleu Culinary…

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Jason Dukes, Love Justice International | Signature Required 1:16:32

4d ago1:16:32

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Spencer and Annalee speak with futurist and nonprofit leader Jason Dukes. In his role at Love Justice International, Jason is at the forefront of using technology to combat the human trafficking crisis at its source. The conversation also covers cryptocurrency and its impact on and applications for nonprofits.…

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208 - Badass Interview with Tommy Thornburgh 52:19

25d ago52:19

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Everything Entity We have the president of Prime Corporate Services, Tommy Thornburgh on today's episode! The most important thing you can do to protect your business is to incorporate. Tommy shares why it's smart to have a holding company. He also goes into detail on how you should structure your real estate investing business to avoid double taxa…

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James Evans, Benchmark Ministries | Signature Required 58:48

10d ago58:48

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With Benchmark Adventure Ministries, James Evans offers those with military backgrounds a chance to reflect on their lives and future goals. In this episode, Evans discusses the genesis of Benchmark, its goals, and its transformative impact with Spencer and Annalee.By Spencer Patton

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John Staubitz, Director of Behavioral Analysis at Vanderbuilt, TRIAD | Signature Required 1:04:11

15d ago1:04:11

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John Staubitz, Director of Behavior Analysis at TRIAD, Vanderbilt University, has spent decades helping children with autism and behavior disorders. In a discussion with Spencer and Annalee, he explores how educators and parents can support autistic children to be happy and engaged at home and school. Discover the essentials and take pride in TRIAD…

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207 - Past Project with Bud Evans 44:10

12d ago44:10

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Voldemort Bud Evans is on today's show sharing one of his past projects. It's always a good time when these two get together! Check it out today! Words from Bud: I grew up in a middle-class family, went to a middle-class school, lived Small in a middle-class neighborhood, and had middle-class friends. We couldn't afford to pay for college so I join…

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RATF Classic: #94 Earl Ninsom - PaaDee, Langbaan 1:12:27

15d ago1:12:27

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This classic episode of Right at the Fork comes from late summer 2016 and our conversation with Earl Ninsom. A lot has changed for Earl since this interview, including most recently, his restaurant Langbaan being named the Outstanding Restaurant in the 2024 James Beard Awards. ORIGINAL POST: Earl Ninsom opened PaaDee to find his passion. Then he to…

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Jim Ward, Matthew 25 | Signature Required 1:12:36

19d ago1:12:36

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In this episode of Signature Required, Jim Ward shares insights from running the 49-bed homeless shelter in Nashville's Vine Hill area for the past four years. He discusses the challenges of helping veterans navigate poverty, addiction, PTSD, and mental health issues to rebuild their lives. From eye-opening statistics on homeless veterans to inspir…

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206 - Badass Interview with Ginger Faith 52:20

22d ago52:20

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Protect Yourself from Scammers We've all heard of certain red flags to watch out for when doing transactions in real estate. We have Ginger Faith on today's episode sharing some "next level" scamming going on, definitely worth the listen! Ginger has been a successful Real Estate Investor for 30 years. She is a Real Estate Broker/builder, CEO of Gol…

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#390 Althea Grey Potter - The Flavor Society 1:51:02

1M ago1:51:02

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Althea Grey Potter wanted to try something new after Oui, the wine bar at the Southeast Collective where she had generated much attention, closed due to the pandemic. She started The Flavor Society, which produces and distributes crunchy chili oils designed for enhancing your favorite pizza (and more). Althea was sampling her product recently at an…

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#390 Althea Grey Potter - The Flavor Society 1:51:03

1M ago1:51:03

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Althea Grey Potter wanted to try something new after Oui, the wine bar at the Southeast Collective where she had generated much attention, closed due to the pandemic. She started The Flavor Society, which produces and distributes crunchy chili oils designed for enhancing your favorite pizza (and more). Althea was sampling her product recently at an…

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Jim Bartoo, Nashville Zoo | Signature Required 1:16:31

29d ago1:16:31

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Jim Bartoo, Marketing and Public Relations Director at the Nashville Zoo for the past 25 years, talks with Spencer and Annalee about the zoo's rich history. He shares insights on its founding, conservation efforts, and the sourcing of animals, along with the story behind the giant pumpkin at Boo At The Zoo. Bartoo emphasizes the importance of place…

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205 - Badass Interview with Clint Harris 51:39

1M ago51:39

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K-Mart Conversions Jen is a little nervous to share this episode with Clint Harris because she'd love to keep his genius strategy all to herself so SHE can snatch up her own K-Mart! In his pursuit of time and location independence, Clint has discovered an almost untapped market of converting deserted big box stores into storage units. He also dives…

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#389 Brooke Jackson Glidden - Portland Monthly 1:21:07

2M ago1:21:07

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One of the hardest working people in the media biz, Brooke Jackson Glidden joins the podcast between editorial positions. Her six-year tenure at Eater as Portland's editor and writer just came to an end as she anticipates taking the editorial helm at Portland Monthly. We talk about her trophy-case full of accomplishments at the age of 30, what she'…

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#389 Brooke Jackson Glidden - Portland Monthly 1:21:08

29d ago1:21:08

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One of the hardest working people in the media biz, Brooke Jackson Glidden joins the podcast between editorial positions. Her six-year tenure at Eater as Portland's editor and writer just came to an end as she anticipates taking the editorial helm at Portland Monthly. We talk about her trophy-case full of accomplishments at the age of 30, what she'…

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Dr. Maria Cronley, APSU | Signature Required 1:08:35

1M ago1:08:35

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Dr. Maria Cronley, Provost of Austin Peay State University, talks with Spencer and Annalee about higher education in America. She discusses the university's efforts to provide flexibility for students, particularly military-affiliated students. Dr. Cronley emphasizes the value of a college education, warns of the upcoming enrollment decline in US i…

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204 - Badass Interview with Jeff Ball 50:52

2M ago50:52

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The Dean of DSCR! Whoa! We have celebrity guest, Jeff Ball on today's episode! He, and his company Visio Lending, are the pioneers of the DSCR Loan that has changed the way investors finance their short-term, mid-term, and long-term rentals. DSCR loans offer a variety of advantages over Agency (Fannie/Freddie) investment property loans and bank por…

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#388 Chad Draizin and the Fifty Licks Fire 1:34:07

2M ago1:34:07

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On the morning of May 10, 2024, Chad Draizin woke up to a notification that his flagship Fifty Licks Ice Cream store had a little problem. That's when the rollercoaster of information and crazy stuff started, appearing not to be a big deal but in short time turning out to be a major fire and smoke problem. Chad joins us to discuss the challenges th…

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#388 Chad Draizin and the Fifty Licks Fire 1:34:08

1M ago1:34:08

1:34:08

On the morning of May 10, 2024, Chad Draizin woke up to a notification that his flagship Fifty Licks Ice Cream store had a little problem. That's when the rollercoaster of information and crazy stuff started, appearing not to be a big deal but in short time turning out to be a major fire and smoke problem. Chad joins us to discuss the challenges th…

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Tommy Rhodes, Barefoot Republic | Signature Required 1:29:57

1M ago1:29:57

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Tommy Rhodes, founder of Barefoot Republic summer camp, joins us to talk about his mission to build a summer camp population that reflects the diversity of heaven. This Christian camp aims to foster shared experiences among kids of diverse backgrounds, financial situations, races, and ethnicities.By Spencer Patton

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203 - Badass Interview with Melissa and Eric Broughton 1:08:14

2M ago1:08:14

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Fun With Bookkeeping and Taxes Yes...you read the correctly! We have Eric and Melissa Broughton from Busy Bee Advisors on today's show and Jen would have never thought bookkeeping and taxes could be such a fun discussion! If you are anything like Jen and hate bookkeeping or taxes, you do not want to miss this extended episode! Specializing in work …

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202 - Badass Interview with Tzvi Weiser 47:47

2M ago47:47

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Compliance 101 We have Tzvi Weiser on today's show teaching us the importance of LLCs, Holding Companies, 1031 Exchanges, and the Corporation Transparency Act. He goes a step further and claims the best investment you can make for your business is getting it protected with an LLC. Check it out today! Bio: Currently: LLC formation & management. Corp…

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#387 Elias Cairo - Olympia Provisions. Alpenrausch and Bar Casa Vale Inbox 1:29:39

2M ago1:29:39

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Elias Cairo is the co-owner and head salumist at Olympia Provisions in Portland. Cairo grew up in a Greek-American family, where he learned to appreciate the value of handmade food. He later traveled to Europe to apprentice with master chefs and butchers, where he honed his skills in charcuterie. In 2009, Cairo returned to Portland and founded Olym…

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#387 Elias Cairo - Olympia Provisions. Alpenrausch and Bar Casa Vale Inbox 1:29:40

2M ago1:29:40

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Elias Cairo is the co-owner and head salumist at Olympia Provisions in Portland. Cairo grew up in a Greek-American family, where he learned to appreciate the value of handmade food. He later traveled to Europe to apprentice with master chefs and butchers, where he honed his skills in charcuterie. In 2009, Cairo returned to Portland and founded Olym…

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201 - Badass Interview with Jimmy Thorpe 37:44

2M ago37:44

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Dream Big We have Jen's friend, Jimmy Thorpe on today's show! Jimmy has grown from a blue-collar contractor to owning international resorts. He goes into detail about how he started in the hospitality business. He's as real as they come! Give it a listen! James Thorpe, a prominent commercial real estate investor, leads Toss International, his accla…

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#386 Sam Smith - Yaowarat 1:25:39

3M ago1:25:39

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Chef Sam Smith has been a notable figure in the Portland culinary scene since he arrived in the city from the Bay Area. He is currently the chef at Yaowarat, Portland Monthly's 2023 Restaurant of the Year. Sam talks about the experiences of traveling through Thailand with his team doing extensive research to develop the recipes for the restaurant, …

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#386 Sam Smith - Yaowarat 1:25:40

2M ago1:25:40

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Chef Sam Smith has been a notable figure in the Portland culinary scene since he arrived in the city from the Bay Area. He is currently the chef at Yaowarat, Portland Monthly's 2023 Restaurant of the Year. Sam talks about the experiences of traveling through Thailand with his team doing extensive research to develop the recipes for the restaurant, …

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200 - Badass Interview with Tarek El Moussa 32:46

3M ago32:46

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200th Episode!! To celebrate this milestone, we have HGTV star, Tarek El Moussa on the show! Tarek shares how he started in real estate from humble beginnings, gives great advice for those just starting, and some other inspiring stories. Tarek is a successful businessman, educator, house flipper, author, two-time cancer survivor and a devoted famil…

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