Sippi Podcast

  • Home
  • Sippi Podcast

Sippi Podcast So take a listen and tell us what you think via the Contact or Social Media Pages.

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.

Back in December 2024, Caleb & Chris got a chance to interview two tech entrepreneurs and learn about their really cool...
03/08/2025

Back in December 2024, Caleb & Chris got a chance to interview two tech entrepreneurs and learn about their really cool app, FoodScout! Now roughly a half year later, Caleb & Chris sit down with one of those two guys again, Damion Dehart, and hear a ruthlessly transparent update on their startup journey.

The conversation highlights the challenges of pivoting a business, detailing the failure of their initial app due to high marketing costs and customer churn. Damion also discusses the abandonment of a second venture, a skill-based wagering app, one week before its launch, primarily due to a lack of capital. The episode then shifts to a discussion on their current endeavor, FoodScout Go!, a white-label online ordering system for restaurants.

If you want to hear what pivoting a startup is REALLY like, be sure to check out this episode (and also Episode 36 for some context)! A SINCERE thanks to Damion for his authenticity, honesty, and willingness to share how painful (but necessary) a pivot can be!

Special thanks to Indicium for editing this episode!

Back in December 2024, Caleb & Chris got a chance to interview two tech entrepreneurs and learn about their really cool app, FoodScout! Now roughly a half year later, Caleb & Chris sit down…

In this week’s episode, Caleb and Chris discuss a variety of topics, beginning with their recent two-week break from re...
27/07/2025

In this week’s episode, Caleb and Chris discuss a variety of topics, beginning with their recent two-week break from recording and Chris’ trip to catch a FIFA Club World Cup match, followed by the controversial role of frappes as a “gateway drug” to specialty coffee.

The main focus then shifts to a refresher of Chris’ frustration with previous mainstream podcast players and how they were either acquired or shut down, disrupting the user community and data. This frustration motivated Chris to develop his own podcast player web app, Alli, utilizing AI to build a platform that empowers users with listening analytics and community features, setting it apart from music-centric streaming services.

Needless to say, the guys REALLY want to know what you think about this project so please check it out at https://Alli.Media and give them some feedback! And hey, you can even listen to this very episode directly on Alli itself!

Special thanks to Chris for letting Zac take a break by editing this episode!

https://sippipodcast.com/2025/07/19/episode-0057-the-alli-project

In this week’s episode, Caleb and Chris discuss a variety of topics, beginning with their recent two-week break from recording and Chris’ trip to catch a FIFA Club World Cup match, followed by the …

This week the guys talk with Fallon Dyle, a research & product development chemist and founder of Sustainovate, a manuf...
17/07/2025

This week the guys talk with Fallon Dyle, a research & product development chemist and founder of Sustainovate, a manufacturing consulting company. The discussion covers her unconventional career path from forensic chemistry to starting her own venture after a pivotal professional event.

Sustainovate focuses on sustainable and innovative product development, offering services from ideation to manufacturing and distribution, with a strong emphasis on environmentally conscious practices and educating consumers about misleading product labeling. The conversation also touches on intellectual property protection, with Fallon sharing her beliefs on trade secrets versus patents for unique products.

Ever wondered how to get from idea to physical product? Then be sure to catch this episode on the podcast platform of your choice!

Special thanks to Indicium for editing this episode!

This week the guys talk with Fallon Dyle, a research & product development chemist and founder of Sustainovate, a manufacturing consulting company. The discussion covers her unconventional care…

Ok folks! Here is our one shameless plug to vote for the Sippi Podcast for this year's Festival South "Best of the Pine...
05/07/2025

Ok folks! Here is our one shameless plug to vote for the Sippi Podcast for this year's Festival South "Best of the Pine Belt":

https://hubcityspokes.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-the-Pine-Belt-2025/gallery?group=510133

It's free to vote and all you have to do is scroll down to "Podcast" in order to find our entry and place your vote. SINCERE thanks in advance to all of you that showed your support to get us to the Top Five! Let's see if we can win this thing!

Check it out now!

This week’s amazing interview is with Tommy Teepell, co-owner of grin coffee company. Tommy tells the guys all about h...
27/06/2025



This week’s amazing interview is with Tommy Teepell, co-owner of grin coffee company. Tommy tells the guys all about his incredible entrepreneurial journey. He recounts his homeschooling experience, early ventures in fashion design and toy invention, and the serendipitous start of Grin Coffee as a family hobby using a popcorn machine. Tommy emphasizes the role of community support and faith throughout the company’s growth, from early struggles to expanding into a physical retail location – reminding us of the critical importance of passion, grit, and humility in overcoming obstacles and achieving success.

Want to be motivated? Want to be reminded that entrepreneurship is hard and that just because it’s hard that DOES NOT mean you are doing it wrong? Then take a moment to hear Tommy’s inspiring story on the platform of your choice!

Sincere thanks to Indicium for editing this episode!

This week’s amazing interview is with Tommy Teepell, co-owner of Grin Coffee. Tommy tells the guys all about his incredible entrepreneurial journey. He recounts his homeschooling experience, early…

We've talked about it in numerous episodes, but if you really want to get a feel for how fast AI is moving, check this o...
17/06/2025

We've talked about it in numerous episodes, but if you really want to get a feel for how fast AI is moving, check this out:

The betting website Kalshi spent less than $2,000 (not $200,000) for the following commercial that aired during the recent NBA Finals. But the massive financial savings is not the only remarkable part. NONE of this commercial actually included any real humans. The entire commercial was generated by prompts using Google's Veo3 video tool:

Kalshi hired me to make the most unhinged NBA Finals commercial possible.Network TV actually approved this GTA-style madness to be shown during the game. 🤣H...

This week the guys talk with Rita Mitchell, Director of the Pine Belt Small Business Development Center, and Lori Watts...
17/06/2025

This week the guys talk with Rita Mitchell, Director of the Pine Belt Small Business Development Center, and Lori Watts, President of the Marion County Development Partnership. They discuss the vital role their organizations play in supporting businesses, from startups to established enterprises, especially in times of crises like natural disasters, economic downswings, and even global pandemics!

The conversation highlights how these centers provide free, confidential counseling and connect entrepreneurs with essential resources – emphasizing the importance of planning, realistic expectations, and adaptability in the ever-evolving business landscape. They also take some time to discuss the impact of AI on small businesses and share insights on common pitfalls for entrepreneurs, such as seeking non-existent grants and insufficient market research.

This week the guys talk with Rita Mitchell, Director of the Pine Belt Small Business Development Center, and Lori Watts, President of the Marion County Development Partnership. They discuss the vit…

The week the guys talk about the 2016 movie, The Founder, a period drama that tells the story of Ray Kroc, a salesman w...
10/06/2025

The week the guys talk about the 2016 movie, The Founder, a period drama that tells the story of Ray Kroc, a salesman who turned two brothers’ innovative fast-food burger joint (McDonald’s) into the biggest restaurant in the world.

Caleb and Chris reflect on Kroc’s ambition, persistence, and ruthlessness, and how any of these talents (when taken to their extreme) can do as much harm as good. The guys also take some time to reflect on entrepreneurship more broadly, including the challenges of starting a business, and the personal sacrifices involved, using Kroc’s story as a point of comparison.

The conversation touches on balancing ambition with personal life, the importance of persistence, and the realities of the business world compared to idealized social media portrayals.

Check out the guys’ chat about this movie on the podcast platform of your choice.

Special thanks to Indicium for editing this episode!

The week the guys talk about the 2016 movie, The Founder, a period drama that tells the story of Ray Kroc, a salesman who turned two brothers’ innovative fast-food burger joint (McDonald& #821…

https://sippipodcast.com/2025/06/01/were-in-the-top-five/Hey Everybody, we just found out over the weekend that the Sip...
06/06/2025

https://sippipodcast.com/2025/06/01/were-in-the-top-five/

Hey Everybody, we just found out over the weekend that the Sippi Podcast has made it to the final round of the Top Five Podcasts for Festival South’s Best of the Pine Belt! Sincere thanks to those of you that nominated and then voted for us to make it to this final stage!

Hey Everybody, we just found out over the weekend that the Sippi Podcast has made it to the final round of the Top Five Podcasts for Festival South’s Best of the Pine Belt! Sincere thanks to those …

The Sippi Podcast is back with Season Four! The hosts, Caleb & Chris, return after a six-week break and discuss their t...
23/05/2025

The Sippi Podcast is back with Season Four! The hosts, Caleb & Chris, return after a six-week break and discuss their time off, with Caleb providing an update on his dissertation and coffee business. They also discuss the current state of podcasting, noting high failure rates and the rise of celebrity-hosted shows. A significant portion of the episode focuses on the increasing impact of artificial intelligence, particularly new AI tools for conversational interaction* (see the duck quack footnote below) and coding, and the hosts ponder the ethical considerations and rapid advancements in the field. Finally, they introduce tariffs as a future topic for discussion due to perceived misinformation and their real-world effects on businesses like Caleb’s coffee shop.

*And yes, duck quacks were inserted into the episode because one of the AI bots decided to overshare information about Chris’ personal life. Fortunately for him, it’s not a video podcast or you would have seen how much he was blushing when this unexpected event occurred!

The Sippi Podcast is back with Season Four! The hosts, Caleb & Chris, return after a six-week break and discuss their time off, with Caleb providing an update on his dissertation and coffee bus…

The guys temporarily come out of their six-week break to discuss an EXTREMELY bizarre event that happened recently on A...
24/04/2025

The guys temporarily come out of their six-week break to discuss an EXTREMELY bizarre event that happened recently on April Fool’s Day. In this episode, the guys talk about “War Thunder”, a video game known for its addictive “taps and sinks” economy, which haphazardly lead to the game developer’s controversial April Fool’s joke that involved a TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLAR in-game purchase.

The guys temporarily come out of their six-week break to discuss an EXTREMELY bizarre event that happened recently on April Fool’s Day.  In this episode, the guys talk about “War Thunder”, a v…

This week the guys reflect on their first year and 50 episodes of the Sippi Podcast! Which is a little ironic, consider...
29/03/2025

This week the guys reflect on their first year and 50 episodes of the Sippi Podcast! Which is a little ironic, considering the rookie technical mistakes they made just trying to get this particular episode recorded.

In celebration of one year, the guys decide to relax and wonder off on numerous side topics, including a recount of the humorous origin story behind Caleb’s drink, the “Cafe Slider,” which involved a run-in with Coca-Cola.

Looking ahead, they announce a six-week break to prepare for their next goal, Season Four of the Sippi Podcast, which intends to add an additional 50 published episodes to the catalog! The guys take a moment to earnestly solicit listener feedback on future topics and the show’s general direction, including potentially incorporating more casual discussions alongside their entrepreneurial content. They also share anecdotes about listener engagement and their own evolving perspectives on the podcast’s format and audience.

This week the guys reflect on their first year and 50 episodes of the Sippi Podcast! Which is a little ironic, considering the rookie technical mistakes they made just trying to get this particular…

Address


Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Sippi Podcast posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Sippi Podcast:

Shortcuts

  • Address
  • Alerts
  • Contact The Business

  • Want your business to be the top-listed Media Company?

Share