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.

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.

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.