Kindred Spirits Podcast

We join local tech entrepreneur, Mike Audi, in this episode of the Kindred Spirits Podcast. Mike and Shane Faria are founders of TIKI, a software infrastructure startup seeking to give users control over their data, thus, creating a fair market for data. Aside from TIKI, Mike is also founder of Blustream, an organization that connects physical goods companies with current customers through enhancing product usage data. Yes, this is a lot of tech jargon, but we assure you that the conversation is worth a listen! Be sure to share this podcast with your friends and family and rate us 5 stars!!

Gary has worked at Discount Tire for 15 years and has managed some of the best-performing stores in the country and has ever landed the honor of being voted manager of the year. Chad and Clay worked with Gary during their time at Discount Tire and they share some of the many stories and friendships they were fortunate to make along the way. We get into the details about the mentally demanding nature of the business and how it has changed his overall outlook on life and what he perceives as his highest values. Join us and listen to Gary's story! If you have worked or currently work at Discount Tire, we'd love to hear any stories you may have!

The boys sit down with amateur bodybuilder Taylor Bushard in Episode 14 of the Kindred Spirits Podcast. Taylor discusses her journey as an amateur athlete and the inner workings of the bodybuilding community. She shares with us the prevalent use of anabolic steroids and the dangerous side effects associated with them. Taylor also shares the story of her boyfriend, Lee, a highly respected and loved bodybuilder throughout the community, and his journey with anabolic steroids. Join us and be sure to share this story with as many people as possible!

Starting off Season 2 with the return of “The Dude”. Your favorite college Economic professor David Fuqua joins is with the boys to discuss the current state of the economy. Drugs, lobbyist, corrupt government, and more all in this faced paced and energetic filled hour episode. Listen in and join the discussion!

We're finally back! It's been a long month and a half. Chad & Clay discuss where they've been and what's been happening over the past 6 weeks. The start of Season 2 begins now & we've got an awesome lineup of guests!

Join us to hear Caleb bring his unique journey full circle in how his families decisions have led to the beginning of his business ventures, like professional videography as well as the beginning of a Skoolie building company where people interested in a similar lifestyle are able to help design their own rolling home!

Welcome back to the conversation with Caleb Nelson covering his family's journey in removing themselves from the corporate lifestyle in order to travel, and search for a more fulfilling lifestyle. Caleb talks about the ratio of time vs money and how it's important for each individual to try and understand what that specific balance is for their own personal life. We also hear about their decision to convert a school bus into a full-time home in order to travel & work wherever they please. This Skoolie build is so impressive, it'll make anyone wish they had one of their own!

Chad & Clay sit down with Caleb Nelson, an old co-worker that turned into a lifelong friend. Caleb has a very interesting story that I'm sure many of us have thought about doing at least some point in our lives. In Part 1 of 3, they reminisce and tell stories about the experiences they had and life-long friendships they cultivated from working long, grueling hours in the tire shop. Caleb also shares his mentality during his final months at Discount Tire and what lead him and his wife to uproot their "comfortable" lives, sell everything they own, and explore the nation.

Chad and Clay sit down to discuss various topics that the audience suggested. We hope that our misadventures will bring joy and laughter into your lives and we encourage you to send us any topics you would like to have discussed no matter how random, funny, or sad it may be. Enjoy!!

Lucky you, you get to listen to another 35 minutes of Steven, Chad, and Clay. Steven shares his life after selling his pressure washing business and the travels he embarks on.

Steven Leipzig is a successful entrepreneur that successfully built and sold his pressure washing business at 22. Steven shares his personal journey with mental health issues, drug abuse, and suicide. Steven is an amazing person with a loving, Kindred Spirit.

Excited to bring one of the purest and most genuine Kindred Spirits you'll hear on this show. Tre Dunn shares his family upbringing, college football career, home-buying experience, terrible golf game, & all-around kick-ass personality.

Join Chad & Clay in introducing one of their best friends from high school, DJ Basford. He knows to pack light next time...

Continue the conversation and stories with our favorite professor.

We hope you find our old college professor as interesting and entertaining as we do! Join in on the discussion of talks about the new Nashville dome stadium, gun laws, POTHOLES, and more.

Listen in with Chad & Clay to know what thoughts led to the podcast being started and how exactly they plan to pick a name.