Fountain City Founders Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/fountain-city-founders Real businesses. Real stories. All from right here in Columbus, Georgia. Hosted by the team at Momentum Wealth, Fountain City Founders dives into the true stories behind the businesses shaping our city. From makers and manufacturers to service pros and startups, we talk with the people who’ve built something from the ground up—and lived to tell the tale. These are unfiltered, honest conversations about what it really takes to run a business. The wins. The losses. The big decisions. And the stuff no one prepares you for—like partnerships, taxes, growth, and risk. If you’re a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or just someone who loves seeing the heart behind local success, this is your show. Columbus is building something. Meet the people behind it. © 2025 Momentum Wealth Management LLC 840ea2c0-e65d-54c5-a03d-6fec143ecc88 no Garrett Cottle Matt Hightower Introducing Fountain City Founders en Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:00:18 -0400 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 02:02:23 -0500 https://img.transistor.fm/un_n3m8TijSsRDXufTQytSl8yMv3s9RR97EeuXNa-co/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kZGQ2/ZTMzMzk1OWIyOTg0/MjEyOTM3NGQ5M2Uy/NWEyNy5wbmc.jpg Fountain City Founders episodic Momentum Wealth Management Real businesses. Real stories. All from right here in Columbus, Georgia. Hosted by the team at Momentum Wealth, Fountain City Founders dives into the true stories behind the businesses shaping our city. From makers and manufacturers to service pros and startups, we talk with the people who’ve built something from the ground up—and lived to tell the tale. These are unfiltered, honest conversations about what it really takes to run a business. The wins. The losses. The big decisions. And the stuff no one prepares you for—like partnerships, taxes, growth, and risk. If you’re a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or just someone who loves seeing the heart behind local success, this is your show. Columbus is building something. Meet the people behind it. Real businesses. business, entrepreneur, small business Momentum Wealth Management LLC hello@momentumwealth.us No No TikTok Won’t Save You: Scott Sullivan on Second Chances, Tax Traps, and the Truth About Business 9 9 TikTok Won’t Save You: Scott Sullivan on Second Chances, Tax Traps, and the Truth About Business full 0d68da46-05d9-4af6-8cad-84662050de1b https://share.transistor.fm/s/b657bd41 Scott Sullivan didn’t follow the traditional path to becoming a CPA — he got kicked out of college, rode the mortgage boom, and rebuilt from the ground up. Along the way, he learned what every founder eventually discovers: money tells the truth, whether you want to hear it or not.

In this episode, Scott shares his unfiltered journey from failure to financial expertise — and the lessons business owners can’t afford to ignore. We talk about tax myths that go viral for all the wrong reasons, when an S-Corp actually makes sense, and why mixing business and personal spending can wreck your company faster than you think.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re getting the right answers about your business finances — or just the easy ones — this conversation is for you.

]]> Scott Sullivan didn’t follow the traditional path to becoming a CPA — he got kicked out of college, rode the mortgage boom, and rebuilt from the ground up. Along the way, he learned what every founder eventually discovers: money tells the truth, whether you want to hear it or not.

In this episode, Scott shares his unfiltered journey from failure to financial expertise — and the lessons business owners can’t afford to ignore. We talk about tax myths that go viral for all the wrong reasons, when an S-Corp actually makes sense, and why mixing business and personal spending can wreck your company faster than you think.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re getting the right answers about your business finances — or just the easy ones — this conversation is for you.

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Momentum Wealth Management Momentum Wealth Management 4005 Scott Sullivan didn’t follow the traditional path to becoming a CPA — he got kicked out of college, rode the mortgage boom, and rebuilt from the ground up. Along the way, he learned what every founder eventually discovers: money tells the truth, whether you want to hear it or not.

In this episode, Scott shares his unfiltered journey from failure to financial expertise — and the lessons business owners can’t afford to ignore. We talk about tax myths that go viral for all the wrong reasons, when an S-Corp actually makes sense, and why mixing business and personal spending can wreck your company faster than you think.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re getting the right answers about your business finances — or just the easy ones — this conversation is for you.

]]> business, entrepreneur, small business No Garrett Cottle Matt Hightower Blood, Sweat, and Barre: Beth Anne and Ellen on Building Novo and Nurturing Community 8 8 Blood, Sweat, and Barre: Beth Anne and Ellen on Building Novo and Nurturing Community full e6d459d7-f69d-4f79-89f8-3cfcf4478555 https://share.transistor.fm/s/648f48d3 Beth Anne Kennedy and Ellen Cobb didn’t just build a fitness studio — they built a community. In this episode, the sisters behind Novo Fitness share how a one-year lease, $1 classes, and a lot of late nights grew into one of Columbus’s most beloved local brands.


From balancing family and business to creating a culture where people feel they belong, Beth Anne and Ellen reveal how Novo became more than a place to work out — it became a movement rooted in connection, confidence, and care.

]]> Beth Anne Kennedy and Ellen Cobb didn’t just build a fitness studio — they built a community. In this episode, the sisters behind Novo Fitness share how a one-year lease, $1 classes, and a lot of late nights grew into one of Columbus’s most beloved local brands.


From balancing family and business to creating a culture where people feel they belong, Beth Anne and Ellen reveal how Novo became more than a place to work out — it became a movement rooted in connection, confidence, and care.

]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Momentum Wealth Management Momentum Wealth Management 3782 Beth Anne Kennedy and Ellen Cobb didn’t just build a fitness studio — they built a community. In this episode, the sisters behind Novo Fitness share how a one-year lease, $1 classes, and a lot of late nights grew into one of Columbus’s most beloved local brands.


From balancing family and business to creating a culture where people feel they belong, Beth Anne and Ellen reveal how Novo became more than a place to work out — it became a movement rooted in connection, confidence, and care.

]]> business, entrepreneur, small business No Garrett Cottle Matt Hightower Riskier Not to Try: Hudson Terrell on Entrepreneurship, Food, & Finding His Path 7 7 Riskier Not to Try: Hudson Terrell on Entrepreneurship, Food, & Finding His Path full ff1040f3-d93b-47d3-b40b-c43e1f7a67df https://share.transistor.fm/s/a341ba97 Opening a restaurant is tough. Keeping it open is even tougher.

In this episode of Fountain City Founders, we sit down with Hudson Terrell, owner of The Animal Farm and Gabagool in Columbus, GA, to talk about the realities of life in the restaurant business. Hudson shares his journey from dishwasher to entrepreneur, the lessons he learned from renovating historic buildings, and how he built a culture that keeps his team together.

Along the way, he explains why sales “heal everything,” why the so-called safe path can sometimes be the riskiest, and how resilience and leadership have guided him through challenges and growth. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a restaurant regular, or someone chasing your own dream, this conversation offers practical wisdom and inspiration for anyone building something that lasts.

]]> Opening a restaurant is tough. Keeping it open is even tougher.

In this episode of Fountain City Founders, we sit down with Hudson Terrell, owner of The Animal Farm and Gabagool in Columbus, GA, to talk about the realities of life in the restaurant business. Hudson shares his journey from dishwasher to entrepreneur, the lessons he learned from renovating historic buildings, and how he built a culture that keeps his team together.

Along the way, he explains why sales “heal everything,” why the so-called safe path can sometimes be the riskiest, and how resilience and leadership have guided him through challenges and growth. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a restaurant regular, or someone chasing your own dream, this conversation offers practical wisdom and inspiration for anyone building something that lasts.

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Momentum Wealth Management Momentum Wealth Management 4351 Opening a restaurant is tough. Keeping it open is even tougher.

In this episode of Fountain City Founders, we sit down with Hudson Terrell, owner of The Animal Farm and Gabagool in Columbus, GA, to talk about the realities of life in the restaurant business. Hudson shares his journey from dishwasher to entrepreneur, the lessons he learned from renovating historic buildings, and how he built a culture that keeps his team together.

Along the way, he explains why sales “heal everything,” why the so-called safe path can sometimes be the riskiest, and how resilience and leadership have guided him through challenges and growth. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a restaurant regular, or someone chasing your own dream, this conversation offers practical wisdom and inspiration for anyone building something that lasts.

]]> business, entrepreneur, small business No Garrett Cottle Matt Hightower Document, Don’t Create: Jake Koehler on Lost iPhones, Found Purpose 6 6 Document, Don’t Create: Jake Koehler on Lost iPhones, Found Purpose full 255881cf-aa00-4ee3-84d7-293cab481816 https://share.transistor.fm/s/74620cf5 Jake Koehler — Scuba Jake — turned lost iPhones and forgotten treasures in the Chattahoochee River into a global audience of 14 million. In this episode, he shares how “document, don’t create” became his mantra, why purpose often shows up in unexpected places, and what it takes to reinvent yourself (and your content) year after year.

It’s a conversation about risk, resilience, and finding meaning beneath the surface — in business, in life, and in the river.

]]> Jake Koehler — Scuba Jake — turned lost iPhones and forgotten treasures in the Chattahoochee River into a global audience of 14 million. In this episode, he shares how “document, don’t create” became his mantra, why purpose often shows up in unexpected places, and what it takes to reinvent yourself (and your content) year after year.

It’s a conversation about risk, resilience, and finding meaning beneath the surface — in business, in life, and in the river.

]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Momentum Wealth Management Momentum Wealth Management 3262 Jake Koehler — Scuba Jake — turned lost iPhones and forgotten treasures in the Chattahoochee River into a global audience of 14 million. In this episode, he shares how “document, don’t create” became his mantra, why purpose often shows up in unexpected places, and what it takes to reinvent yourself (and your content) year after year.

It’s a conversation about risk, resilience, and finding meaning beneath the surface — in business, in life, and in the river.

]]> business, entrepreneur, small business No Garrett Cottle Matt Hightower Side Hustle to Storefront: Lexiee Campbell on Creativity, Reinvention, & the Business of Flowers 5 5 Side Hustle to Storefront: Lexiee Campbell on Creativity, Reinvention, & the Business of Flowers full eef26f7b-e64e-4984-8225-bc0245006340 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf6415e0 From sweeping flower shop floors to designing luxury weddings, Lexiee Campbell has grown Campbell Creative Floral Co. and Flowers on 10th into two thriving floral businesses. In this episode, she shares how she turned a side hustle into a storefront, built her brand through social media, and reinvented her business to reach the luxury wedding market. It’s a story of grit, creativity, and resilience every entrepreneur can learn from.

]]> From sweeping flower shop floors to designing luxury weddings, Lexiee Campbell has grown Campbell Creative Floral Co. and Flowers on 10th into two thriving floral businesses. In this episode, she shares how she turned a side hustle into a storefront, built her brand through social media, and reinvented her business to reach the luxury wedding market. It’s a story of grit, creativity, and resilience every entrepreneur can learn from.

]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Momentum Wealth Management Momentum Wealth Management 3203 From sweeping flower shop floors to designing luxury weddings, Lexiee Campbell has grown Campbell Creative Floral Co. and Flowers on 10th into two thriving floral businesses. In this episode, she shares how she turned a side hustle into a storefront, built her brand through social media, and reinvented her business to reach the luxury wedding market. It’s a story of grit, creativity, and resilience every entrepreneur can learn from.

]]> business, entrepreneur, small business No Garrett Cottle Matt Hightower Sleep-Deprived but Determined: Lindsay DeOliveira on Safety, Storytelling, & Soothe Beginnings 4 4 Sleep-Deprived but Determined: Lindsay DeOliveira on Safety, Storytelling, & Soothe Beginnings full 2a4a3433-1c4c-4d34-bc1e-829b0f9a7efa https://share.transistor.fm/s/e28266b1 Most people don’t launch a company with a sketch in Microsoft Paint. But that’s exactly how Lindsay deOliveira started Soothe Beginnings—a baby brand built around safety, sustainability, and solving a real problem for new parents.

In this episode, Lindsay shares how postpartum struggles, sleepless nights, and frustration with existing pacifiers led her to design a better one from scratch. We talk about her experience with Startup Columbus, raising money through Kickstarter, pitching her idea on a business reality show, and finding a factory that could bring her vision to life.

If you've ever wondered how a parent becomes a product founder, or what it really takes to build something from the ground up, this episode is for you.

]]> Most people don’t launch a company with a sketch in Microsoft Paint. But that’s exactly how Lindsay deOliveira started Soothe Beginnings—a baby brand built around safety, sustainability, and solving a real problem for new parents.

In this episode, Lindsay shares how postpartum struggles, sleepless nights, and frustration with existing pacifiers led her to design a better one from scratch. We talk about her experience with Startup Columbus, raising money through Kickstarter, pitching her idea on a business reality show, and finding a factory that could bring her vision to life.

If you've ever wondered how a parent becomes a product founder, or what it really takes to build something from the ground up, this episode is for you.

]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Momentum Wealth Management Momentum Wealth Management 3467 Most people don’t launch a company with a sketch in Microsoft Paint. But that’s exactly how Lindsay deOliveira started Soothe Beginnings—a baby brand built around safety, sustainability, and solving a real problem for new parents.

In this episode, Lindsay shares how postpartum struggles, sleepless nights, and frustration with existing pacifiers led her to design a better one from scratch. We talk about her experience with Startup Columbus, raising money through Kickstarter, pitching her idea on a business reality show, and finding a factory that could bring her vision to life.

If you've ever wondered how a parent becomes a product founder, or what it really takes to build something from the ground up, this episode is for you.

]]> business, entrepreneur, small business No Garrett Cottle Matt Hightower Built from Desperation: John Anker on Risk, Reinvention & Results 3 3 Built from Desperation: John Anker on Risk, Reinvention & Results full ff38d8c7-aa92-46b4-9f3c-552f09c7136a https://share.transistor.fm/s/c482d23b John Anker didn’t set out to start a business — he needed a way forward. With no income and no backup plan, he started Ankerpak from his garage, driven by grit, faith, and a desire to solve real problems. In this episode, he shares what it takes to build through uncertainty and lead with purpose.

]]> John Anker didn’t set out to start a business — he needed a way forward. With no income and no backup plan, he started Ankerpak from his garage, driven by grit, faith, and a desire to solve real problems. In this episode, he shares what it takes to build through uncertainty and lead with purpose.

]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Momentum Wealth Management Momentum Wealth Management 3424 John Anker didn’t set out to start a business — he needed a way forward. With no income and no backup plan, he started Ankerpak from his garage, driven by grit, faith, and a desire to solve real problems. In this episode, he shares what it takes to build through uncertainty and lead with purpose.

]]> business, entrepreneur, small business No Garrett Cottle Matt Hightower Built to Last: Steve Smithwick on Culture, Continuity & the Founder’s Mindset 2 2 Built to Last: Steve Smithwick on Culture, Continuity & the Founder’s Mindset full 1dd56e05-afd8-4bd3-a2ae-88bd95481f41 https://share.transistor.fm/s/08ce3595 What starts in a warehouse doesn’t always stay there.

In this episode of Fountain City Founders, Steve Smithwick shares how he built Master Wall from a small local operation into a national brand. We talk about early risks, outgrowing your beginnings, navigating partnerships, and the quiet discipline it takes to grow something that lasts.


This is a story about more than success—it’s about building with intention.

]]> What starts in a warehouse doesn’t always stay there.

In this episode of Fountain City Founders, Steve Smithwick shares how he built Master Wall from a small local operation into a national brand. We talk about early risks, outgrowing your beginnings, navigating partnerships, and the quiet discipline it takes to grow something that lasts.


This is a story about more than success—it’s about building with intention.

]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Momentum Wealth Management Momentum Wealth Management 3078 What starts in a warehouse doesn’t always stay there.

In this episode of Fountain City Founders, Steve Smithwick shares how he built Master Wall from a small local operation into a national brand. We talk about early risks, outgrowing your beginnings, navigating partnerships, and the quiet discipline it takes to grow something that lasts.


This is a story about more than success—it’s about building with intention.

]]> business, entrepreneur, small business No Garrett Cottle Matt Hightower Running Toward Purpose: Reggie Luther on Community, Coffee & Going All In 1 1 Running Toward Purpose: Reggie Luther on Community, Coffee & Going All In full bf95e3bb-f391-4328-bc71-cb01fdd45d38 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf2af57c After building a successful tech company, Reggie Luther took an unexpected turn — opening a running store and a coffee shop in downtown Columbus. In this episode, he shares why he made the leap, what it means to build community through business, and how purpose became his new bottom line.

]]> After building a successful tech company, Reggie Luther took an unexpected turn — opening a running store and a coffee shop in downtown Columbus. In this episode, he shares why he made the leap, what it means to build community through business, and how purpose became his new bottom line.

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Momentum Wealth Management Momentum Wealth Management 2888 After building a successful tech company, Reggie Luther took an unexpected turn — opening a running store and a coffee shop in downtown Columbus. In this episode, he shares why he made the leap, what it means to build community through business, and how purpose became his new bottom line.

]]> business, entrepreneur, small business No Garrett Cottle Matt Hightower Introducing Fountain City Founders 1 1 Introducing Fountain City Founders trailer 60b1f7a4-f5ec-444f-9040-5d4e74481c2c https://share.transistor.fm/s/33aed42c A new voice is coming to Columbus. Fountain City Founders is a podcast about the people building the businesses you know—and the ones you haven’t heard of yet. This is a quick preview of what’s ahead: honest conversations with local entrepreneurs about risk, resilience, and what it really takes to grow something from the ground up. First episode drops July 2.

]]> A new voice is coming to Columbus. Fountain City Founders is a podcast about the people building the businesses you know—and the ones you haven’t heard of yet. This is a quick preview of what’s ahead: honest conversations with local entrepreneurs about risk, resilience, and what it really takes to grow something from the ground up. First episode drops July 2.

]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:03:44 -0400 Momentum Wealth Management Momentum Wealth Management 46 A new voice is coming to Columbus. Fountain City Founders is a podcast about the people building the businesses you know—and the ones you haven’t heard of yet. This is a quick preview of what’s ahead: honest conversations with local entrepreneurs about risk, resilience, and what it really takes to grow something from the ground up. First episode drops July 2.

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