Stay Broke Podcast

SBP#45 Karen Raybon of BD’s Hardwood Floors

Karen Raybon of BD’s Hardwood Floors joins the Stay Broke Podcast for a conversation about family business, craftsmanship, leadership, and building a lasting reputation in the hardwood flooring industry. We talk about Karen’s journey, the story behind BD’s Hardwood Floors, what it takes to earn trust with customers, and how quality workmanship continues to separate great contractors from the rest. Karen also shares insight into running a family business, leading a team, serving homeowners, and staying committed to doing the job the right way. This episode is about more than flooring. It’s about entrepreneurship, customer service, reputation, and building a business that lasts.

SBP#44 Amy Shirley | Faith, Family & Rebuilding After Lizard Lick

In her first solo podcast interview, Amy Shirley shares the incredible story behind Lizard Lick Towing and Recovery. She discusses becoming a licensed mortician, building a nationally recognized business with Ronnie Shirley, the impact reality television had on their company, rebuilding after the cameras stopped rolling, finding strength through faith after the heartbreaking loss of their son, and what's next with the Drop That Boom Podcast and the future of the Lizard Lick brand.

SBP#43 From POTS to Health House: Lori Webb's Journey Through Chronic Illness, COVID Vaccine Complications & Holistic Healing

Lori Webb joins the Stay Broke Podcast to share her journey through chronic illness, being diagnosed with POTS at a young age, navigating neurological challenges, and the health complications that followed. She discusses how those experiences led her toward holistic healing, biohacking, and ultimately the creation of Health House. We also explore entrepreneurship, Property Specific Realty, resilience, and turning personal struggles into a mission-driven business.

SBP#42 Ruslan Millington: Building a Global Tattoo Brand Through Art, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

Ruslan Millington is an internationally recognized tattoo artist whose signature style has earned him a worldwide following and clients from across the globe. In this episode of the Stay Broke Podcast, Ruslan shares his journey from growing up in Ukraine to building a thriving tattoo career in North Carolina. We discuss the challenges of starting over in a new country, finding a unique artistic voice, growing a business through social media, and balancing creativity with entrepreneurship. Ruslan also shares his thoughts on AI in art, personal branding, and what it takes to create work that stands out in an increasingly competitive world. This episode is a masterclass in perseverance, innovation, and turning a passion into a successful business.

SBP#41 Zeb Croom: Building Skogarmaor Through Music, Storytelling, and Entrepreneurship

Zeb Croom joins the Stay Broke Podcast to share his journey from underground metal music to creating Skogarmaor, a unique brand built around Nordic folk-inspired music, storytelling, and handcrafted beard products. We discuss creativity, entrepreneurship, audience building, authenticity, and the challenges of turning passion into a business.