In this episode of the Stay Broke Podcast, we sit down with Harrison Fort, co-owner of FortSmith Landscaping.

We talk about his journey from working as a Construction Manager in the corporate world to stepping out and building his own landscaping business. We dive into the transition, early challenges, and what it takes to grow a service-based company.

We also discuss partnership dynamics, managing operations, and the realities of entrepreneurship that most people don’t see.

In this episode of the Stay Broke Podcast, we sit down with Courtney Barrett, founder of True Insight Direct Care, to talk about her journey from traditional healthcare to building a direct primary care practice.

We break down how the DPC model works, why it’s gaining traction, and how it can benefit small business owners. We also dive into major healthcare topics including statins, GLP-1 medications, and the importance of preventative care.

This episode is all about taking ownership of your health while understanding the business side of modern healthcare.

In this episode, we sit down with Camilah Chavez, Owner of Patina Novum, to discuss her journey from college and corporate life to launching her own interior design business. We talk about building skills, transitioning careers, and turning passion into a sustainable business.

In this episode of the Stay Broke Podcast, we sit down with Brian Garff of Panic Point, one of North Carolina’s premier haunted attractions. Brian shares his journey through multiple industries, from travel and real estate to ultimately building a seasonal business that operates at scale. We break down the reality behind Panic Point, including the year-round preparation required to execute a short but intense season, and what it takes to create an experience that keeps people coming back every year.

In this episode of the Stay Broke Podcast, we sit down with Elizabeth “Beth” Stevens, also known as Bennett Peach. Beth shares how she reinvented herself after her kids moved out, stepping into content creation, music, and stand-up comedy.

We talk about her experience as the lead singer of Killing Fiction, building a brand on TikTok and YouTube, and creating content rooted in authenticity and fun. Beth opens up about letting go of fear, embracing who she is, and taking advantage of opportunities as they come.

We also discuss the challenges of monetization, including the ongoing issue of Facebook not monetizing her content despite strong engagement.

This episode is about growth, reinvention, and doing what you love—on your terms.

In this episode of the Stay Broke Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Stevens, winner of Season 8, Episode 6 of Master Distiller. From running a commercial chicken farm to competing on national television, Daniel shares his journey, including his arrest related to moonshine production, how the charges were dropped, and why he chose to step away from it. We also talk about small-town life, his passion for fundraising events supporting veterans, women, and children, and his plans to partner with a distillery to produce his own liquor.

Matt Howard, owner of Scoma Construction Services, joins the Stay Broke Podcast to share how he built a successful remodeling business without relying on marketing.

Starting in college while pursuing a business degree, Matt worked in construction on the side before fully committing to the trade. After navigating the ups and downs of the 2008 recession and trying commercial contracting, he ultimately found his path in residential remodeling.

Matt explains how he grew his business organically through word of mouth, beginning with real estate punch list jobs and scaling into kitchens, bathrooms, additions, and outdoor spaces.

We also discuss the importance of systems, hiring your first employee, and what it takes to transition from working in the business to working on it.

On this episode of the Stay Broke Podcast, Randy sits down with Nicole Bazinet, founder of bwellbaby, an occupational therapist and board-certified lactation consultant who helps babies eat, move, and develop properly during the earliest stages of life.

Nicole shares her journey from working in neonatal intensive care units to starting her own pediatric therapy practice. Through her work, she helps families navigate infant feeding challenges, breastfeeding struggles, bottle refusal, and developmental milestones that can cause stress and uncertainty for new parents.

In this conversation, Nicole explains what she sees most often when working with infants, what warning signs parents should watch for, and why early intervention can make such a powerful difference in a child’s development.

Randy and Nicole also discuss the entrepreneurial side of healthcare, including what it takes to start and grow a specialized therapy practice, building trust with families, and the challenges of launching a business centered around helping others.

Topics discussed include:

• Infant feeding challenges

• Breastfeeding and bottle feeding support

• Baby development milestones

• Crawling and early movement development

• NICU experience and infant therapy

• Starting a pediatric therapy business

• Advice for new parents and entrepreneurs

Whether you're a new parent, expecting a baby, or interested in entrepreneurship in healthcare, this episode offers valuable insight into the early stages of childhood development and the journey of building a purpose-driven business.