This week on the Nitty Gritty we try something a little different. We've been asked where the Nitty Gritty came from and why we do all of this. Our reasons as well as our goals have shifted even in the few months we've been at it. Listen in to Cam and Andrew as they discuss it, as well as some of their favorite moments and lessons from the previous 17 episodes.
This week's guests are an amazing couple, Jason and Brigitte Shamy. They're the owners of SexyModest.com, and have created their business around the clothing needs of women who want to feel comfortable, modest, and confident. Listen in and hear their amazing and inspiring story of overcoming obstacles to chase their dream.
This week's guest, Jeremy Hammond, is the COO of Caliber Communications (known as Caliber Smart), a direct to customer sales company. Jeremy tells stories from his beginnings knocking doors, and the benefits of working with his brother as the CEO of the company. Listen in to hear the impact that one of our favorite books, The Go Giver, has had on his personal life and in business.
Today's guest, Jenna Rammell, is an online juggernaut. She's built an incredibly inspiring and uplifting empire through which she's been able to forward the cause of good. Listen in and be inspired.
Today's guests, Shaun and Nicole Johnson, of The Johnson Files, paved their way to success on Instagram. They talk about their creative process as a husband and wife team, and dealing with doubt and challenges on their way to success. Listen in to find out how Shaun and Nicole found a way to turn a passion in comedy and improv into a business by taking risks others aren't willing to take.
Rena Doman is at the helm of not only a company, but a social movement. Perk Energy was created to give people an escape, a treat, and a moment to breath without the guilt. She's found that in developing an amazing product she also developed a passionate community. Listen to her story, including her inspiring and unique path in her personal life.
Jared Jacobs, better known as Gold Yeller, almost accidentally fell into his successful business. He began making LEGO stop-motion animated videos as an escape, and suddenly he found businesses paying him to bring LEGO to life. Listen in and experience his mile-a-minute personality and see the passion and energy that define Gold Yeller.
Kory Stevens shares his story of humble and unassuming beginnings. He started his business out of necessity, having no job and a baby on the way out of college. He doesn't consider himself an entrepreneur, though all his recent awards would say otherwise. He really opens up as he shares his real struggles with severe depression through all his massive success.
Today we interview the hosts of BYU Sports Nation, Spencer Linton and Jarom Jordan. These guys share the genesis stories of their own careers and BYU Sports Nation. Though they don't call themselves entrepreneurs, their spirit exhibits all that we love at the Nitty Gritty: passion, struggle, innovation, and challenging convention.
Today we sit down with brothers Bronson and Corbin Kaufusi. They both made a name for themselves in BYU Athletics, and now in the NFL playing for the New York Jets and the New Orleans Saints. Listen in as they discuss the constant fight for making and staying on the roster, as well as their winning mentality that was bred in them from their parents, Michelle Kaufusi, the current mayor of Provo, UT, and Steve Kaufusi, most recently defensive-line coach for BYU Football.
