Using Technology to Connect Openings with Customers

When you think about industries that are ripe for disruption the horse industry is one of them and one you probably didn't think of. Join us as we dig in and see what Tori Sullivan is up to.   This week hosts Tim Ryan and Zack Miller sit down with Tori Sullivan, Founder at BarnWiz, to discuss her startup that is disrupting the horse industry, the value of accelerator programs, and more!   Tim Ryan is the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads.    Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org    Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and recent author of his new book Anomaly, a guide on how to differentiate yourself and your business from the crowd.   Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com   Enjoy what you hear? Listen to the Fervent Four Show LIVE every Thursday at 11AM.   Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/ Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/   Show notes:   0:00 Introducing Tori Sullivan + Discussing the modernization of the horse industry   13:07 What is BarnWiz?, Utilizing customer feedback, + The emotional evolution of a business owner   Learn more: https://www.barnwiz.com/   VA ICAP Program: https://www.virginiasbdc.org/programs/icap/   1 Million Cups VA Beach: https://www.1millioncups.com/virginiabeach   32:05 Tori's take: Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs + How to lead a tech company   39:56 Tori's fundraising journey + Choosing the 'right' accelerator for your startup   Tampa Bay Wave Accelerator: https://www.tampabaywave.org/   53:27 Discussing Zack's new puppy + Tori's closing thoughts   Learn more: https://www.barnwiz.com/   About Tori Sullivan and BarnWiz:   "BarnWiz LLC was founded to ease the frustration in making any change to the care and welfare of our beloved horses. Our mission is to enable new connections between horse owners, riders and enthusiasts and business owners serving the care and welfare of these animals. We believe in simplicity and we take the daily mission to simplify the process of helping horse owners and care takers find business owners at the tip of their fingers.   Tori grew up riding, competing and helping her family breed horses. As a lifelong equestrian, she has a deep love of riding and horsemanship. Her mare, Galapagos "Gala" was the inspiration to her journey to find a faster way to connect the equine industry. Her moody, black Hanoverian mare pushed Tori to be in a constant state of "search" at each roadblock along her training journey. Her career in software lead Tori to create BarnWiz with a vision to find all your horse needs online."   Learn more: https://barnwiz.com   The Fervent Four Show:   Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out on Facebook Live every Thursday at 11 AM.   Listen here:   Live: https://www.startwheel.org/live/   Past Episodes: https://www.startwheel.org/fervent-four-show/   Social Media:   Tori Sullivan https://barnwiz.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/barnwiz   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarnWizLLC/   Instagram: @barnwiz_llc (hhttps://www.instagram.com/barnwiz_llc/)   Tim Ryan https://www.startwheel.org   Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)   Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel)   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartWheel   Zack Miller https://www.zackmillersays.com   Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays   Thanks to our Sponsors:   The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/   StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org