Scott Hollrah
Founder & CEO of Venn Technology
Appears in 59 Episodes
#43: Seth Frey, Founder & President | Big Frey Branded Goods & Swag Kits
Starting a business is a collaborative effort, as Seth Frey, founder and president of Big Frey, discovered while navigating partnerships and industry changes in promot...
#42: Reagan and Elle Pugh
In this episode, we feature our first-ever husband and wife duo—Reagan and Elle Pugh—each with their own thriving entrepreneurial ventures. Together, they share the pe...
Toolbox Series: Chris Hamilton on Employee Health Benefits
Navigating employee benefits can be a major hurdle for business owners. Selecting insurance plans—from health to dental to vision—can be daunting, with decisions affec...
#41: Steffie Tomson, Founder & CEO of Getaway Sticks
In this episode, we welcome Steffie Tomson, the innovative mind behind Getaway Sticks. Hailing from Houston, Texas, Steffie's journey from a cognitive neuroscience res...
#40: Rick Girard, Founder & CEO of Intertru
Gut feelings in hiring decisions are a common but flawed approach. Rick Girard's experience in recruitment revealed that many companies often lean on personal biases w...
4 Founders Have a Chat - In The Thick of It Podcast (LIVE Stream)
Recently we celebrated 1 year of In The Thick of It podcast with a live-streamed episode featuring past guests, including:👤 Justin Smith, Founder of Ebenezer Consultin...
Anniversary Throwback - #22: Jonathan Lusk, BirdDog
As we near one year since starting In The Thick of It, we're working on a celebratory episode. In the meantime, we'd love for you to catch up on some founder stories y...
Anniversary Throwback - #17: Taylor Brooks, Simple Donation
As we near one year since starting In The Thick of It, we're working on a celebratory episode. In the meantime, we'd love for you to catch up on some founder stories y...
Anniversary Throwback - #6: Clayton Flurry, Flurry's Market
As we near one year since starting In The Thick of It, we're working on a celebratory episode. In the meantime, we'd love for you to catch up on some founder stories y...
Anniversary Throwback - #1: Chelsea Curtis, Seaport Consulting
As we near one year since starting In The Thick of It, we're working on a celebratory episode. In the meantime, we'd love for you to catch up on some founder stories y...
#39: Robert (Bob) Bowdon, Founder & CEO | VerityPay and Verity Advisors
Entrepreneurial journeys often take unexpected turns, sometimes leading to extraordinary success. In this episode, we explore Robert (Bob) Bowden's transition from lan...
#38: Joni Girardi, Founder & CEO | DataSelf
This episode features Joni Girardi, founder and CEO of DataSelf, a business helping mid-sized organizations use data and analytics to gain a competitive edge.Joni's fa...
Toolbox Series: Candace Sandifer on Estate Planning for Business Owners
Estate planning may not be the first thing on your mind when launching a business, but it's a crucial step that shouldn't be overlooked. In this episode, we dive into ...
#37: Kasey Sisson, Founder | Kasey S Consulting
In this episode of "In The Thick of It," Kasey Sisson discusses her journey from recent graduate to successful entrepreneur. After completing her Masters in Organizati...
Toolbox Series: Yobany Mayen on Banking Partnerships
In this In The Thick of It Toolbox episode, Yobany Mayen, Senior Vice President at Encore Bank, talks about the importance of entrepreneurs and businesses having a sol...
Toolbox Series: Laura Neathery on Marketing & Branding
Unlock the power of strategic marketing for your startup or small business. In this insightful episode, Laura Neathery, founder of LJ Consulting & Marketing, shares he...
#36: Sam Bluntzer, Owner | Blue Ribbon Rain Gutter
On this episode of In The Thick of It, Scott sits down with Sam Bluntzer, owner of Blue Ribbon Rain Gutter in Fort Worth, Texas. Sam shares his unique path to entrepre...
Bonus Episode: Happy Memorial Day with Scott Hollrah
This week, we're taking a pause to celebrate Memorial Day and honor those who have served.Many people often think of Memorial Day as the start of summer, but I encoura...
#35: Randy Steinle, Co-Founder & CEO | Cyber Trust Alliance, Inc.
In this episode of “In The Thick of It,” Scott welcomes Randy Steinle, CEO and co-founder of Cybertrust Alliance based in Austin, Texas. Randy shares his journey from ...
#34: Ray Blakney, Founder & CEO | Rayvensoft Ventures
In this episode of “In The Thick of It,” we're joined by Ray Blakney, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Rayvensoft Ventures, a holding company for multiple succe...
#33: Ahmed Qureshi, Co-Founder, President & COO | BILT
On this episode of In The Thick of It, Scott meets with Ahmed Qureshi, Co-Founder President & COO of BILT, a revolutionary app utilizing 3D technology to deliver inter...
#32: George Baker, Operating Partner | Rujo Boots
This episode of In The Thick of It features George Baker, Operating Partner at RUJO Boots.George has an extensive career that all started with helping people find the ...
#31: Marcus Jeffrey, Co-Founder & VP | Expansion, FreeFuse
On this episode of In The Thick of It, we're joined by Marcus Jeffrey, co-founder of FreeFuse, an interactive video platform focused on creating immersive content expe...
#30: Roy Keely, Founder | Firm Studio
Today’s episode features Roy Keeley, founder of Firm Studio. Roy is a life-long entrepreneur who started his career selling baseball cards as a kid. Not much has chang...
Toolbox Series: Adam Curran on Commercial Real Estate
In this bonus episode of In the Thick of It, a longtime friend of Scott’s, Adam Curran, gives his advice on how business owners should go about leasing or buying their...
Toolbox Series: Chris Goheen on HR & Payroll Solutions for SMBs
In this bonus episode of In the Thick of It, Scott is joined by Chris Goheen, President of Workforce Go!, a leading HR and payroll solutions provider. Handling payroll...
#29: Scott Hollrah, Founder & CEO | Venn Technology
On this episode of In The Thick of It, the tables are turned and Scott sits in the hot seat to tell his own founder story.Melissa Bell, Director of Sales and Marketing...
Toolbox Series: Patrick Tam on Outsourced Accounting
In this bonus episode of In the Thick of It, outsourced accounting expert Patrick Tam joins Scott to discuss the advantages of third-party financial support for any bu...
#28: Cody Durham, Founder | 10 Gage Ridge Roofing
In this episode of In the Thick of It, Scott sits down with Cody Durham, founder of 10 Gage Ridge Roofing, a leading roofing company specializing in providing high-qua...
#27: Jim Taugher, CEO & Creative Director | CI Design Inc.
With 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Jim Taugher, founder of CI Design, Inc., offers advice on how to become a great founder in today’s episode. Raised in rura...
