But First, Principles
But First, Principles with Colin Davis is a podcast for leaders, entrepreneurs, and curious minds who want to dig deeper into how things really work.
Episodes
- SE02E28 Understanding the Attention Economy | Bongani Mwonzora
Today’s Guest: Bongani Mwonzora of Drvyn Don’t forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bongani-mwonzora-6b660a1a1/](https:/ - SE02E27 The Art of Piloting New Ideas | Carly Buxton
Today’s Guest: Carly Buxton of Parentswarm Don’t forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlybuxton/ This Episode: In this - SE02E26 "Business Is Personal." Here's Why It Matters | Stephanie Pryor
Today’s Guest: Stephanie Pryor of Spry PR Don’t forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieapryor/ ## This Episode: In - SE02E25 From 300 Sq Ft to a Thriving Business | Jaclyn Forrester
Today’s Guest: Jaclyn Forrester of Niche Pilates Studio Don’t forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclynforrester/](htt - SE02E24 Entrepreneurship Lessons on Execution and Leadership | Benjamin Butterworth
Today’s Guest: Benjamin Butterworth of Flight Frame Don’t forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbutterwo - SE02E23 Everyone Says Focus, She Did the Opposite | Susan M. Jamieson
Today’s Guest: Susan M. Jamieson of Bridget Beari Designs Don’t forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiesonsusan/](htt - SE02E22 Finding Good Help Isn't Really That Hard | Katie Santoro
Today’s Guest: Katie Santoro of Lift Business Resources Don’t forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiesantoro/ This Epi - SE02E21 How Do You Tell Your Story? | Brain McClure
Today’s Guest: Brian McClure of StudioBDC Don’t forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/studiobdc/](https://www.linkedin.co - SE02E20 Marketing Using First Principles | Ben Scandlen
Today’s Guest: Ben Scandlen of Mosaic Growth Solutions Don’t forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/benscandlen/](https:// - SE02E19 Consistency: The Key to Entrepreneurial Success | With Marcus R Thomas
Today’s Guest: Marcus Thomas of KEI Architects Don’t forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe --- Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusrthomas/ --- This Epi - SE02E18 When Not to Advertise: Smart Marketing for Small Businesses | Adrian Garcia
Today’s Guest: Adrian Garcia of B & G Collective Don’t forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-garcia-513639133/ This - SE02E17 Reimagining Law and Identity in the Age of AI and Entrepreneurship | Charles Inch
Today’s Guest: Charles Inch Don’t forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-inch/ This Episode: In this episode, Charl - SE02E16 From Podcast to Multi-Million Dollar Agency | Justin Brown
Today’s Guest: Justin Brown of Marketers in Demand Don’t forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbrown-marketersindem - SE02E15 How To Sell When You Sell Random Numbers | Allan B. Pedin IV
Today's Guest: Allan B. Pedin IV of Randeo.Net Don't forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: ... - SE02E14 The Interconnection of Work and Life | Dr. Katie Keller Wood
Today’s Guest: Katie Keller-Wood Don’t forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-keller-wood/ This Episode: In this conv - SE02E13 Integrated Strategy, Real Impact | With Jeff Hammer
Today’s Guest: Jeff Hammer of Forte Impact Advisors Don’t forget! Like · Comment · Subscribe Guest Link: Jeff Hammer: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdhammer/](ht - SE02E12 - Why Most Marketing Fails | With Kate Atkisson & Clay Black
Today’s Guests: Kate Atkisson & Clay Black of Ripple Effect Don’t forget! Like · Comment · Subscribe Guest Links: Kate Atkisson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat - SE02E12 - Why Most Marketing Fails | With Kate Atkisson & Clay Black
Today's Guests: Kate Atkisson & Clay Black of Ripple Effect Don't forget! Like · Comment · Subscribe Guest Links: Kate Atkisson: ... - SE02E11 - Building a Great Business That Evolves | Katherine Ross
Today’s Guest: Katherine Ross of Ross Media Solutions Don’t forget! Like · Comment · Subscribe Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharine-ross-rms-senio - SE02E10 - From Engineer to Entrepreneur | With Tim Amos
Today’s Guest: Tim Amos of T.A.W. Construction Don’t forget! Like · Comment · Subscribe Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-amos-8600b0a2/ This Episode - SE02E09 - When Do Emotions Drive Decision Making? | With Debbie Irwin
Today’s Guest: Debbie Erwin of Lighthouse Network Don’t forget! Like · Comment · Subscribe Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irwindj/ This Episode: In th - Your path to success is probably not what you think
Today's Guest: Scott Hicks of Ballyhoo Don't forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: ... - Trial and error are essential to learning in business
Today's Guest: Annie Holland of Mission Made Modern Don't forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: ... - Flexibility is key in entrepreneurship
Today's Guest: Scott Hicks of Ballyhoo Don't forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: ... - SE02E08 - The Principles of Successful Business | With Scott Hicks
Today’s Guest: Scott Hicks of Ballyhoo Don’t forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscotthicks/](https://www.linkedin.com - Balancing multiple roles is a common challenge for entrepreneurs
Today's Guest: Annie Holland of Mission Made Modern Don't forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: ... - Transparency in reporting is crucial
Today's Guest: Scott Hicks of Ballyhoo Don't forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: ... - Leadership should not have an age requirement
Today's Guest: Annie Holland of Mission Made Modern Don't forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: ... - SE02E07 - Empowering Nonprofits: The Mission Made Modern Journey | With Annie Holland
Today’s Guest: Annie Holland of Mission Made Modern Don’t forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-holland9/ This Episo - From Corporate Strategy to Community Sound
Richmond's Rising Jazz Hub Tom Illmensee, founder of Orbital Music Park, is building a world-class jazz venue in Richmond ... - Richmond’s Rising Jazz Hub
Richmond's Rising Jazz Hub Tom Illmensee, founder of Orbital Music Park, is building a world-class jazz venue in Richmond ... - Hard Truths for Business Owners
Real Estate Media, Rebuilt for the Long Haul Rob Malan, founder and president of HD Bros, led the company through a tough ... - Real Estate Media, Rebuilt for the Long Haul
Real Estate Media, Rebuilt for the Long Haul Rob Malan, founder and president of HD Bros, led the company through a tough ... - Sell First, Study Later
Richmond Roots, Global Vision Though originally from Northern Ireland, Ryan McCarroll launched answerthis.io while at the ... - Richmond Roots, Global Vision
Richmond Roots, Global Vision Though originally from Northern Ireland, Ryan McCarroll launched answerthis.io while at the ... - Vision over Obstacles
Cozy Home Community is building what no one else is: affordable, community-driven housing for middle-income seniors. Think 1200 sq ft homes, a shared community - Ignored Market = Biggest Opportunity
Cozy Home Community is building what no one else is: affordable, community-driven housing for middle-income seniors. - Creative Vision, Business Precision
From Church Soundboards to CEO Alexis Michelle turned a childhood passion for media ministry into a thriving creative ... - From Church Soundboards to CEO
From Church Soundboards to CEO Alexis Michelle turned a childhood passion for media ministry into a thriving creative ... - Global Perspective, Local Impact
From Burnout to Breakthrough After rediscovering joy through dance, Mare turned her passion into Soulshine Studios—a space ... - From Burnout to Breakthrough
From Burnout to Breakthrough After rediscovering joy through dance, Mare turned her passion into Soulshine Studios—a space ... - A Patient-First Business That Breaks the Mold
Healthcare with Heart Born from personal experience and a vision for compassionate care, Infusion Solutions delivers ... - Healthcare with Heart
Healthcare with Heart Born from personal experience and a vision for compassionate care, Infusion Solutions delivers ... - All-In Leadership with Real-World Impact
From Refugee Camps to Boardrooms With a lifelong commitment to service—from directing Red Cross efforts at 17 to leading ... - From Refugee Camps to Boardrooms
From Refugee Camps to Boardrooms With a lifelong commitment to service—from directing Red Cross efforts at 17 to leading ... - Storytelling with Purpose and Values
From Mission Work to Media Impact After a global career with the International Mission Board, Craig Martin launched The Good ... - Scaling Businesses the Smart Way
From Consulting to Co-Working Pioneers With deep expertise in business strategy and HR, Doug and Polly White transitioned ... - From Consulting to Co-Working Pioneers
From Consulting to Co-Working Pioneers With deep expertise in business strategy and HR, Doug and Polly White transitioned ... - A Legacy of Community & Innovation
Revolutionizing the Art Market for 23 Years Crossroads Art Center redefined the gallery model—offering artists rental space and ... - Revolutionizing the Art Market for 23 Years
Revolutionizing the Art Market for 23 Years Crossroads Art Center redefined the gallery model—offering artists rental space and ... - SE02E06 - Brewing Business through Relationships | With Geoffrey Giraud
Today’s Guest: Geoffrey Giraud of Karahiyo Don’t forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffreygiraud/ This Episode: In th - SE02E05 - The Growth Secret : A Culture of Service | With Sandra Boccia Myers
Today’s Guest: Sandra Myers of Select Date Society Don’t forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-boccia-myers/ This E - SE02E04 - The Entrepreneurial Mindset | With Steven Sadler
Today’s Guest: Steven Sadler of REVA & Allegiancy Don’t forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-sadler-696676a/ --- T - SE02E03 - Building Through Uncertainty | With Justin Bajan (Part 2)
🎙️ Today’s guest: Justin Bajan of Familiar Creatures (Part 2) Don’t forget! Like - Comment - Subscribe Guest Links https://www.familiarcreatures.com/ https://w - ai and the future of business communication
Today's guest: Jonathan Rhudy of Rhudy & Co. Strategic Communications Don't forget! Like - Comment - Subscribe Guest links: ... - SE02E02 - How Small Brands Win Big | With Justin Bajan
🎙️ Today’s guest: Justin Bajan of Familiar Creatures Don’t forget! Like - Comment - Subscribe Guest Links https://www.familiarcreatures.com/ https://www.linked - everyone's a communicator
Today's guest: Jonathan Rhudy of Rhudy & Co. Strategic Communications Don't forget! Like - Comment - Subscribe Guest links: ... - SE02E01 - The Marathon of Entrepreneurship | With Jonathan Rhudy
Today’s guest: Jonathan Rhudy of Rhudy & Co. Strategic Communications Don’t forget! Like - Comment - Subscribe Guest links: https://www.rhudy.biz, https://www.l - SE01E028 - Build the Dream Without Quitting the Day Job | With Marshall Pastore
💼 Build the Dream Without Quitting the Day Job Marshall proves you don’t have to “burn the boats” to build a business. While working in cybersecurity, he runs - SE01E027 - A Space Where Music Leads the Way | With Tom Illmensee
🎷 Richmond’s Rising Jazz Hub Tom Illmensee, founder of Orbital Music Park, is building a world-class jazz venue in Richmond modeled on the intimacy and energy - SE01E026 - Real Estate Media, Rebuilt for the Long Haul | With Rob Malan
🏗️ Real Estate Media, Rebuilt for the Long Haul Rob Malan, founder and president of HD Bros, led the company through a tough 2023 — including layoffs and a lea - SE01E025 - Sell First, Study Later | With Ryan McCarroll
🌱 Richmond Roots, Global Vision Though originally from Northern Ireland, Ryan McCarroll launched answerthis.io while at the University of Richmond, taking it f - SE01E024 - Reinventing Senior Living for the Middle Class | With Matt Thornhill
Cozy Home Community is building what no one else is: affordable, community-driven housing for middle-income seniors. Think 1200 sq ft homes, a shared community - SE01E23 - Own the Game - Literally | With Omar Hafez
🎮 Own the Game—Literally. Forget renting pixels. Two Robots is a blockchain-based strategy game where your digital items are authentically yours—trackable, tra - SE01E022 - Building a Sellable Business, Not Just Revenue | With Will Melton
🚀 From Struggle to Strategy: Building a Sellable Business, Not Just Revenue Will Melton turned a childhood of financial hardship into a CEO mindset focused on - SE01E021 - The Lab That Personalizes Your Health Plan | With David and Melissa Ambrose
🔬 Wellness, Rewired: Metafit RX isn’t a gym — it’s Richmond’s only evidence-based performance lab. Using DEXA scans, metabolic testing, and VO2 max data, they - SE01E020 - From Church Soundboard to CEO | With Alexis Maye
From Church Soundboards to CEO Alexis Michelle turned a childhood passion for media ministry into a thriving creative production agency—blending faith, grit, an - SE01E019 - From Fashion to Furnishings, Built to Scale | With Kathy Corbet
🛋️ From Fashion to Furnishings, Built to Scale With roots in New York’s Garment Center and decades of design experience, Kathy Corbet turned her passion into a - SE01E018 - REAL CONNECTIONS FOR REAL ADULTS | With Sam Lydard
🎯 Real Connections for Real Adults Frustrated by niche meetups and impersonal apps, Sam Lydard built Trying to Adult RVA—a vibrant, inclusive space where 20- a - SE01E017 - From Burnout to Breakthrough | With Marybeth Grinnan
💃 From Burnout to Breakthrough After rediscovering joy through dance, Mare turned her passion into Soulshine Studios—a space rooted in authenticity, brain-boos - SE01E016 - Healthcare with Heart | With Lucien Roberts
💡 Healthcare with Heart Born from personal experience and a vision for compassionate care, Infusion Solutions delivers dignity-driven treatment—offering privat - SE01E15 - From Refugee Camps to Boardrooms | With Karen Webb
🌟 From Refugee Camps to Boardrooms With a lifelong commitment to service—from directing Red Cross efforts at 17 to leading Make-A-Wish nationally—Karen Webb br - SE01E14 - From Military Service to Mission-Driven Business | With Adam Furman
⚓ From Military Service to Mission-Driven Business After navigating poverty, military service, and major health setbacks, Adam Furman left corporate life to bui - SE01E13 - From Mission Work to Media Impact | With Craig Martin
From Mission Work to Media Impact After a global career with the International Mission Board, Craig Martin launched The Good Road—a nationally broadcast PBS ser - SE01E012 - From Consulting to Co-Working Pioneers | With Doug and Polly White
🏢 With deep expertise in business strategy and HR, Doug and Polly White transitioned from advising small businesses to building Gather—an eight-location co-wor - SE01E011 - Revolutionizing the Art Market for 23 Years | With Jenni Kirby
🎨 Revolutionizing the Art Market for 23 Years Crossroads Art Center redefined the gallery model—offering artists rental space and low commissions instead of un - SE01E10 - From Finance to Tech Disruptor | With Chadwick W. Blythe
🚀 With a background in finance, Chadwick Blythe made the leap into the tech world—becoming the first non-tech hire at a startup that went head-to-head with ind - is a retainer model the right one for you? #business #advice #success #podcast #leadership
From Corporate Creative to Independent Innovator After leading design at Chipotle, Warby Parker, and Kayak, Christine Brown ... - remote work helped me discover what I want #business #advice #success #podcast #leadership
From Corporate Creative to Independent Innovator After leading design at Chipotle, Warby Parker, and Kayak, Christine Brown ... - SE01E09 - From Corporate Creative to Independent Innovator | With Christine Brown
🎨 After leading design at Chipotle, Warby Parker, and Kayak, Christine Brown left the corporate world to co-found Group Chat Studio—bringing big-brand expertis - learn how to network! #business #advice #success #podcast #leadership
From Startup to Market Leader Launched in 2020 with just two trucks, Cavalier Moving quickly expanded to multiple locations and ... - stick to the basics ? #business #advice #success #podcast #leadership
From Startup to Market Leader Launched in 2020 with just two trucks, Cavalier Moving quickly expanded to multiple locations and ... - SE01E08 - Have a Big Vision and Make Bold Moves | With Rooke Crouch
🚀 From Startup to Market Leader Launched in 2020 with just two trucks, Cavalier Moving quickly expanded to multiple locations and diversified into cleaning ser - challenges that prepared my for growth #business #advice #success #podcast #leadership
Founded as an electrical construction company, Davison Green Services skyrocketed from $17M in 2019 to a projected $40M in ... - connect to start a purpose-driven future! #business #advice #success #podcast #leadership
Founded as an electrical construction company, Davison Green Services skyrocketed from $17M in 2019 to a projected $40M in ... - SE01E07 - From Family Business to Industry Leader | With Greg Green
⚡ Founded as an electrical construction company, Davison Green Services skyrocketed from $17M in 2019 to a projected $40M in 2023—led by Greg Green, who worked - do an analysis of financials and assets #business #success #entrepreneur #leadership #podcast
After eight years in insurance, Zach Allen turned his passion into a business—taking Discount Depot from a local store to a ... - present what you bring to the table! #business #success #entrepreneur #leadership #podcast
After eight years in insurance, Zach Allen turned his passion into a business—taking Discount Depot from a local store to a ... - SE01E06 - From Insurance to Innovation | With Zach Allen
After eight years in insurance, Zach Allen turned his passion into a business—taking Discount Depot from a local store to a ... - the toughest moments as a business leader #business #success #entrepreneur #leadership #podcast
In this episode of But First, Principles!, host Colin Davis sits down with James Warren, founder of Share More Stories and the ... - future planning as an entrepreneur #business #success #advice #leadership #fyp #podcast
In this episode of But First, Principles!, host Colin Davis sits down with James Warren, founder of Share More Stories and the ... - SE01E05 - From Corporate to Creating Empathy at Scale | With James Warren
In this episode of But First, Principles!, host Colin Davis sits down with James Warren, founder of Share More Stories and the SEEQ platform. James shares his j - You just have to start! #entrepreneurship #business #success #challenges #podcast #fyp #advice
In this episode of But First, Principles!, host Colin Davis sits down with Christian Simpson, founder of Virginia Injury Law, ... - A growth mission and our growth plans #business #success #growth #leadership #success
In this episode of But First, Principles!, host Colin Davis sits down with Christian Simpson, founder of Virginia Injury Law, ... - SE01E04 - Growing a Law Firm and Overcoming Unforseen Challenges | With Christian Simpson
In this episode of But First, Principles!, host Colin Davis sits down with Christian Simpson, founder of Virginia Injury Law, to discuss his journey in building - company growth that happens organically is valuable #business #growth #podcast #leadership #success
In this episode of But First, Principles!, host Colin Davis sits down with Ohad Idan, founder of Praxis, to discuss his entrepreneurial ... - the impact we want to leave as a business #business #legacy #success #leadership #fyp #podcast
In this episode of But First, Principles!, host Colin Davis sits down with Ohad Idan, founder of Praxis, to discuss his entrepreneurial ... - SE01E03 - Leading with Values and Client Perspective | With Ohad Idan
In this episode of But First, Principles!, host Colin Davis sits down with Ohad Idan, founder of Praxis, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey. Ohad shares how - SE01E02 - Investing in your people's growth | With Duke Dodson
Building a business comes with challenges—pressure, tough decisions, and the constant push to grow. In this episode of But First, ... - SE01E02 - Investing in your people's growth | With Duke Dodson
Building a business comes with challenges—pressure, tough decisions, and the constant push to grow. In this episode of But First, Principles! host Colin Davis s - what i learnt from dealing with hundrets of marketing companies #fyp #leadership #success #podcast
Welcome to our first episode of But First, Principles! Join us for an engaging interview with Deryle as he shares how he turned a ... - Deryle Jensen's business story #business #success #challenges #advice #podcast #fyp
Welcome to our first episode of But First, Principles! Join us for an engaging interview with Deryle as he shares how he turned a ... - SE01E01 - Turning Industry Challenges Into Customer-First Revolutions | Deryle Jensen
Welcome to our first episode of But First, Principles! Join us for an engaging interview with Deryle as he shares how he turned a common industry challenge into