Building Scout’s Doughnuts: Entrepreneurship, Family & Faith | Episode 69 with Ryland Rainsford

In this episode of Sunday Afternoon Smokes, Chris sits down with Ryland Rainsford, co-founder of Scout's Doughnuts, for a thoughtful conversation about entrepreneurship, faith, family, endurance, and building a business with intentionality. Before opening one of Greenville’s most beloved doughnut shops, Ryland worked as a mechanical engineer at Michelin while his wife JP taught elementary school. Together, they spent years wrestling with deeper questions about purpose, work, community, and the kind of people they wanted to become before eventually launching Scout’s Doughnuts from their own kitchen countertop in 2022. Chris and Ryland discuss: * Leaving the security of corporate life * Starting a business from scratch * The story behind Scout’s Doughnuts * Croissant-style doughnuts and the creative process * Family, fatherhood, and intentional living * Burnout, stress, and protecting your health * Running, discipline, and mental clarity * Building community through food and hospitality * Faith, purpose, and playing the long game * Why meaningful work matters more than titles The conversation also dives into the realities of entrepreneurship, the pressure of balancing work and family, and how small businesses can positively shape a community far beyond the products they sell. If you enjoy conversations about business, creativity, faith, family, and building something meaningful, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Scout's Doughnuts: https://www.scoutsdoughnuts.com/ https://www.instagram.com/scoutsdoughnuts/ Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/sundayafternoonsmokes/ https://www.sundayafternoonsmokes.com/