Business Owner Tales from the Trenches

Join Cannon Carr, CEO and Business Owner at CornerCap, as he has conversations with entrepreneurs on lessons learned from the trenches. Cannon and his guests talk about sustaining business success, while appreciating financial independence along the way.
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Ep 17: Building and Scaling a Business Around Coaching with Donovan Panone
Today Donovan Panone joins the show to share his story of answering the call as a coach while leveraging entrepreneurial skills to build something impactful. Donovan shares his background, specifically what it was like navigating through multiple startups and culminating in his role as the CEO of a digital marketing agency. However, his shift […]
Ep 16: From Teacher to Entrepreneur: Building a Diversified Culinary Brand with Vera Stewart
Join us for an inspiring journey with Vera Stewart, a remarkable entrepreneur who embarked on a diverse culinary career after starting as a teacher. Vera’s story is one of tenacity, creativity, and thinking outside the box. In this episode, you’ll learn how she transitioned from teaching to establishing a culinary empire, including cookbooks, a […]
Ep 15: Discovering How to Do Your Side Hustle the Right Way
How do you transform a side hustle into a thriving business venture? That’s the question at the heart of this episode, as we delve into the exciting journey of Sander Biehn, CEO of Ready For Social, a platform designed to help entrepreneurs conquer the world of social media. Discover the crucial balance between short-term […]
Ep 14: Going Beyond Your Comfort Zone to Drive New Growth with Bonneau Ansley
Do you want to learn from a real estate entrepreneur who has not only achieved remarkable success but has also been recognized as one of the top real estate agents in the USA? Join us in this episode with Bonneau Ansley, Executive Chairman of Ansley Real Estate Christie’s International. With over two decades of […]
Ep 13: Fast Growth, Shark Tank, and the Power of Family Grit with Lou Childs
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a simple idea into a thriving business, especially later in life? Today we are joined by Lou Childs, a Shark Tank Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of SlumberPod. Lou’s life took an incredible twist when she and her daughter embarked on a mission to help babies sleep […]
Ep 12: The Art of Resiliency with Chuck Wolf
Chuck Wolf founded Wolf Camera in the 1970s, and it quickly grew to one of the biggest national retailers of cameras and photofinishing. After merging in 2001, he pivoted to start a marketing consultancy, and has also recently founded Wolf Camera & Photo Design. Today, Chuck joins the show to share his impressive history […]