Sammy's Biz Buzz

Hosted by Sammy Lowry, the young entrepreneur behind Sammy's Supernola—serving up bold moves, big ideas, and crunchy conversations. Today, Sammy sits down with Ryan Hamilton, CEO of Plus-Plus USA—the company behind the 2025 Toy of the Year! 🎉 With over two decades of experience in the toy industry (including as a toy buyer for BarnesandNoble.com) and a degree from Colorado College, Ryan brings both creativity and serious business smarts to the world of play. In this fun and fascinating episode, Ryan shares: How he first got into the toy world 🎲 What it's like leading one of the most innovative toy brands in the business 🤖 His favorite childhood toy and the wildest toy he's ever worked on 🧸 Where new toy ideas come from—and what happens when one totally flops or flies 🛸 Advice for young future toy designers with big imaginations 💡 PLUS: Ryan gives us a sneak peek at toy trends straight from the world's largest toy trade show—spanning nearly 40 acres of non-stop fun! And don't miss Sammy's Speed Picks, where Ryan answers the ultimate toy face-offs lightning-fast: Stuffed animals or slime? Toy unicorn or toy mermaid? Ice cream or pizza? 👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share—so you never miss an episode of inspiration and fun! 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode: https://www.plusplususa.com

Hosted by Sammy Lowry, the young entrepreneur behind Sammy's Supernola—serving up bold moves, big ideas, and crunchy conversations. Today, Sammy sits down with Nathan Foy, founder and CEO of Fortis, a company that serves some of the richest and most powerful people in the world. We're talking billionaires, world leaders, celebrities—the VIP of VIPs. Nathan has 25 years of experience navigating the luxury service world and is the author of What Rich Clients Want (But Won't Tell You), where he reveals what it's really like behind the velvet rope. In this jam-packed episode, Nathan shares: What kinds of jobs his ultra-wealthy clients actually have 💼 What it's like organizing travel for the World Cup 🌍⚽ The wildest requests he's ever gotten (spoiler: they're not in your average travel guide) ✈️ Whether rich people really act like they do in the movies 🎬 And the one time a business he started… totally failed—and what it taught him 💡 PLUS: You'll hear about last-minute disasters, luxury lifestyles, and Nathan's best advice for young entrepreneurs who want to serve big clients—and build even bigger dreams. And don't miss Sammy's Speedy Picks, where Nathan chooses between luxury jets, fine dining, beach escapes, and more—in rapid-fire style! 👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share—so you never miss an episode of inspiration and fun! 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode: SammyLowry.com Fortis Thanks for buzzing by Sammy's Biz Buzz! Hope you're leaving with some big ideas and a smile. Don't forget to tune in next time—who knows what awesome guest or new biz secrets we'll discover together!

In this episode, Sammy sits down with Julian Loué (that's LOO-AY), the French-American founder of Rise Bakery, a business that rose—quite literally—from his garage! What started as a hobby quickly turned into a full-blown bakery that's now rising to sweet success. 🇫🇷🇺🇸 Julian shares how his passion project became a real business, the challenges he overcame along the way, and the lessons he's learned on his journey. From his first job to his favorite pastry, Julian opens up about entrepreneurship, identity, and what it's like running a bakery rooted in both French and American traditions. ✨ Bonus bits? You'll find out what time he woke up this morning and how his role models helped shape his path. Plus, don't miss Sammy's Speed Picks—where Julian answers the big questions lightning fast: Muffins or Scones? Classic Cartoons or New Shows? Sweet or Savory? And of course... 👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share—so you never miss an episode of inspiration and fun! 🔗 Links Mentioned in this Episode: https://www.sammylowry.com/ https://www.risebakerysc.com/ Thanks for buzzing by Sammy's Biz Buzz! Hope you're leaving with some big ideas and a smile. Don't forget to tune in next time—who knows what awesome guest or new biz secrets we'll discover together!

This week on Sammy's Biz Buzz, meet Lauren Luneckas, CEO of The Children's Museum of the Upstate—the 7th largest children's museum in the country! She shares her journey from her first job to leading one of the biggest kid-powered spaces in the U.S., plus advice for young changemakers who want to make a difference. And of course, she takes on Sammy's Speedy Picks 🦄🍕🦖 💥 Hosted by Sammy Lowry, the young entrepreneur behind Sammy's Supernola—serving up bold moves, big ideas, and crunchy conversations. 👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share—so you never miss an episode of inspiration and fun! 🔗 Links Mentioned in this Episode: TCMUpstate.org SammyLowry.com