Seth Loomis is the owner of Loomis Productions, a film production company that specializes in video advertising.

Key Takeaways:

• Why you should never lower your rate to win a project
• Building a portfolio, even if it’s “fake”
• Why you should hide your camera gear, especially in hotel elevators

Links:

Loomis Productions website: loomisproductions.com

About Square One:

The Square One podcast is produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions and hosted/sponsored by Omni Home Services, which represents Chattanooga Home Inspector, Nuclear Pest Control, Elevate Home Staging and Design, and Radon Eraser.

Kevin Angelilli is the owner of TriStar Scuba and is a PADI certified instructor.

Key Takeaways:

• Why you should check the books before going into business with someone
• How to do a breakeven analysis (with examples) so you price your services properly
• The ins and outs of diving and becoming PADI certified

Links:

Tri-Star Scuba: tristarscuba.com

About Square One:

The Square One podcast is produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions and hosted/sponsored by Omni Home Services, which represents Chattanooga Home Inspector, Nuclear Pest Control, Elevate Home Staging and Design, and Radon Eraser.

Brandon Goff is the owner of Idaho Elite Inspection Team. He previously owned and sold Mountains to Sound Home Inspection in Seattle.

Key Takeaways:

In our first-ever virtual episode, we welcome Brandon Goff all the way from Idaho. He shares how he balances time between his business and family by having date days with his kids and wife. Plus, what happens when you don’t show up and how he’s combatted a life-changing autoimmune disease.

Links:

Idaho Elite Inspection Team website: 208inspect.com/about-us/

Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brandon-goff-a789433a/

About Square One:

The Square One podcast is produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions and hosted/sponsored by Omni Home Services, which represents Chattanooga Home Inspector, Nuclear Pest Control, Elevate Home Staging and Design, and Radon Eraser.

Haydynn Fike is the owner of SouthEast Best Real Estate Meetup. He’s a professional connector, real estate investor, and podcast host of “The Art of Connecting.”

Key Takeaways:

In this episode, Haydynn shares how “misplaced words” cost him his lucrative job, but launched the start of his entrepreneurial career. We also talk about how job security is a myth, why you should track everything, and why you have to set a date for your goals (or be forced to eat dog food?!)

Links:

You can connect with Haydynn on Instagram (@haydynnconnects) and you can learn about the SouthEast Best Real Estate Meetup on Facebook (facebook.com/6155211859479)

Shoutouts: Rob Lauder, Joe Moffett, Doug Edrington, Briana Garza

About Square One:

The Square One podcast is produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions and hosted/sponsored by Omni Home Services, which represents Chattanooga Home Inspector, Nuclear Pest Control, Elevate Home Staging and Design, and Radon Eraser.

Neil Turner is the owner of River City Moving, a residential and commercial moving company.

Key Takeaways:

In this episode, Neil shares the challenges he faced in branching off from a major moving company in Greenville, South Carolina to start his own venture in Chattanooga. He also shares a few moving horror stories, why partnering with ineffective people will hold you back, and why he wants to use the business to start a foundation in honor of his sister’s memory.

Links:

You can connect with Neil by following River City Moving on Facebook (facebook.com/RCMOVINGTN) or Instagram (instagram.com/rivercitymovingtn), or by visiting the website (rivercitymovingtn.com).

About Square One:

The Square One podcast is produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions and hosted/sponsored by Omni Home Services, which represents Chattanooga Home Inspector, Nuclear Pest Control, Elevate Home Staging and Design, and Radon Eraser.

Mickey Swafford owns Chattanooga Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Chattanooga’s premier self-defense martial arts academy. He also co-owns Swafford Beef, a cattle farm in Pikeville that has been in operation for five generations.

Key Takeaways:

In this episode, Mickey shares what led him to turn his passion for Jiu-Jitsu into a business, the difference between owning a business and working for yourself, and his “Ready, Fire, Aim” method. We also discuss family-owned vs. corporate farming as well as regulatory claims like “grass-fed” and “organic.”

Links:

Chattanooga Jiu-Jitsu Academy: chattanoogajiujitsu.com

Swafford Beef: swaffordbeef.com

About Square One:

The Square One podcast is produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions and hosted/sponsored by Omni Home Services, which represents Chattanooga Home Inspector, Nuclear Pest Control, Elevate Home Staging and Design, and Radon Eraser.

Andrew Ball is the owner of Basement Correctors, a company that corrects water issues in basements, crawl spaces, and foundations.

Key Takeaways:

In this episode, Andrew shares why it’s always important to do things the right way and give 100% effort, how to retain employees, and how he got started in the industry - which is how he recommends others do it too. He also shares an incredible story of how he was held at gunpoint, singing in a gas station parking lot at 2am in Ukraine.

Links:

You can connect with Andrew by following Basement Correctors on Facebook (facebook.com/basementcorrectors) or Instagram (@basementcorrectors). Or visit their website to learn more (basementcorrectors.com).

You can also watch the video we talked about here (facebook.com/theballbrothers/videos/663214188298986).

Shoutouts:

The Singing Contractors (thesingingcontractors.com)

About Square One:

The Square One podcast is produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions and hosted/sponsored by Omni Home Services, which represents Chattanooga Home Inspector, Nuclear Pest Control, Elevate Home Staging and Design, and Radon Eraser.

Vincent Phipps is the owner of Communication VIP Training and Coaching, where he teaches people how to communicate with others effectively through keynotes, interactive workshops, and 1:1 consulting.

In this episode, for possibly the first time ever, Vincent defends the word “um”?? If you have ever met him, you know this is a big deal! He also shares advice on how to stop saying “um,” why you should use quantifiable metrics for your business, and how to protect your reputation.

You can connect with Vincent on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/vincentphipps) or learn more about his services and upcoming training workshops on his website (vincentphipps.com).

The Square One podcast is produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions and hosted/sponsored by Omni Home Services, which represents Chattanooga Home Inspector, Nuclear Pest Control, Elevate Home Staging and Design, and Radon Eraser.