What the heck is a Sippi?

“Sippi” is short for Mississippi – because our state has a lot of letters. The name is also a play on words because we record our podcast out of a coffee shop while sipping on wonderful beverages. What marketing brilliance!?!

Anyway, the Sippi Podcast is our attempt to make the entrepreneurial journey a little less lonely – especially for those of us doing this journey in small or rural towns across the country. So take a listen (or three) and tell us what you think via the Contact or Social Media Pages. But don’t be mean, we just released our first episode in March 2024 and have no clue what we are doing. =)

Latest Episodes:

Episode 0076 Share Your Story: Garrett Rouse – Sippi

This week the guys have an amazing interview with special guest Garrett Rouse, an entrepreneur who shares his transformative journey from incarceration to starting a recovery-focused business. After receiving a 24-year sentence for drug-related charges, Rouse describes the harsh realities of Parchman Prison and how accidentally stepping on a psychology book sparked a profound shift in his perspective. He eventually found purpose by teaching re-entry classes and serving as a peer support specialist upon his release. Rouse is now launching an accountability app that uses AI and facial recognition to provide third-party drug testing for individuals in recovery. This technology aims to preserve healthy relationships by removing the need for loved ones to act as "probation officers." The discussion highlights how personal suffering can be converted into meaningful growth and innovative solutions for the entrepreneurial journey. Want to feel truly inspired today? If so, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! Be sure to check it out on the podcast player of your choice. A HUGE and SINCERE thanks to Garrett for sharing his powerful story!
  1. Episode 0076 Share Your Story: Garrett Rouse
  2. Episode 0075 Prediction Markets
  3. Episode 0074 Share Your Story: Jody LeCompte
  4. Episode 0073 Share Your Story: Tom & Hector Boldo
  5. Episode 0072 Share Your Story: Jordyn Williams

Latest Posts:

  • Episode 0076 Share Your Story: Garrett Rouse

    Episode 0076 Share Your Story: Garrett Rouse

    This week the guys have an amazing interview with special guest Garrett Rouse, an entrepreneur who shares his transformative journey from incarceration to starting a recovery-focused business. After receiving a 24-year sentence for drug-related charges, Rouse describes the harsh realities of Parchman Prison and how accidentally stepping on a psychology book sparked a profound shift…

  • Episode 0075 Prediction Markets

    Episode 0075 Prediction Markets

    In this episode, the guys discuss the evolving world of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. These platforms allow users to bet on the outcomes of future events, ranging from Super Bowl performers to geopolitical shifts. While the hosts note that these markets provide a richer data signal than traditional polling by requiring participants to…

  • Episode 0074 Share Your Story: Jody LeCompte

    Episode 0074 Share Your Story: Jody LeCompte

    AI is going to take our jobs!!!  Have you heard this statement yet?  Better said, have you heard this statement a million times yet? Well, this week the guys interview someone who tells Caleb and Chris from firsthand experience that we have a right to be concerned! The guys have a really interesting and technical…

  • Episode 0073 Share Your Story: Tom & Hector Boldo

    Episode 0073 Share Your Story: Tom & Hector Boldo

    This week the guys interview Tom and Hector Boldo, co-founders of the Mississippi Latinx Art Association and Nuestro Arte gallery in Hattiesburg; fellow co-founder Jacqueline Gonzalez Wooton was unfortunately unable to join them for the conversation. The couple shares experiences about their move from Austin to Mississippi and their subsequent efforts to increase Latin cultural…

  • Episode 0072 Share Your Story: Jordyn Williams

    Episode 0072 Share Your Story: Jordyn Williams

    This week the guys interview Jordyn Williams, one of the founders and master franchiser of Grit + Grind Coffee. Williams details her rapid transition from a special education teacher to a business leader, growing their brand from a single mobile trailer in 2023 to roughly 16 locations by 2026! She explains how a partnership with…