• 39 minutes 51 seconds
    Season 2 Episode 4 | How our local town can survive COVID-19

    Season 2 Episode 4 | How our local town can survive COVID-19.

    In Season 2 Episode 4 we talk about The Tennessee Soybean Festival being canceled, a new idea for Martin's Sidewalk Market to boost commerce and some drama around being forced to take down yard signs that promoted our opening after being closed for over a month due to COVID-19.

    17 May 2020, 6:26 pm
  • 17 minutes 41 seconds
    Local Tennessee coffee shop owner opens up about the effect of COVID-19 and a plan to help other local businesses.

    Local Tennessee coffee shop owner opens up about the effect of COVID-19 and a plan to help other local businesses.

    21 March 2020, 1:51 am
  • 19 minutes 47 seconds
    Season 2 Episode 2 | How our Coffee Shop is Dealing With the Coronavirus

    Season 2 Episode 2 | How our Coffee Shop is Dealing With the Coronavirus

    18 March 2020, 8:13 pm
  • 47 minutes 34 seconds
    Season 2 Episode 1 | We Moved!

    We are really excited about season 2 of the Act Natural Podcast!

    We have officially moved out of Martin, Tennessee! 


    12 March 2020, 6:11 pm
  • 43 minutes 23 seconds
    Episode 24: Know Your Self Worth

    In this episode of Act Natural, your hosts discuss the importance of knowing what your craft is worth. They dive into early stories of pricing dilemmas. Courtney shares her 6th grade self-care routine, and John talks about the pride of Tennessee land. Tune into this episode to hear the rest!

    1 October 2019, 10:03 pm
  • 42 minutes 54 seconds
    Episode 23: Don't Be a Busy Bee

    In this episode of Act Natural, your hosts talk about the benefits of working on your business more than working in your business.  They encourage business owners step out of their bubble in order to look for ways to improve their businesses and stay away from becoming a busy bee with no growth! Tune into this episode to hear the rest!

    10 September 2019, 9:33 pm
  • 40 minutes 30 seconds
    Episode 22: How to Compete

    In this episode of Act Natural with John and Courtney, your hosts discuss the healthy relationship people should have with competition. Whether it be a competition between co-workers, businesses, or even yourself, John and Courtney share personal stories from their own experience in the business world of why every person should welcome a little competition in their life! Tune in to this episode to hear the details!

    27 August 2019, 6:19 pm
  • 52 minutes 45 seconds
    Episode 21: How to Set Goals You Can Stick to

    In this episode of Act Natural with John and Courtney, your hosts talk goals. They offer advice on how to set goals that last and when to know if you're facing a mountain worth climbing. Tune in to this episode to hear how you can turn a wish into a will and reach your goals!

    19 August 2019, 8:33 pm
  • 52 minutes 13 seconds
    Episode 20: Lower Your Expectations

    In this episode of Act Natural,  John and Courtney are joined with their third parent,  Tanya Chopra, to discuss the issue of expectations in today's culture.  They share personal stories and discuss how having expectations can either help you feel prepared for failure or subsequently lead to a glass half full outlook. Tune in to hear these three hash it out in this episode of Act Natural.

    15 August 2019, 10:34 pm
  • 40 minutes 50 seconds
    Episode 19: "No, I Don't Want Kids."

    In this episode of Act Natural, John and Courtney share real stories of their pregnancy. They discuss the social pressures of having kids and people's reactions when you share your hesitation with walking into parenthood. Tune into this episode to hear their opinions, their fears, and their reactions to people's pressure to reproduce!

    14 August 2019, 7:50 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Episode 18: The Man Behind The Soybean Festival

    In this episode of Act Natural with John and Courtney, your host interview the man behind the Tennessee Soybean Festival, Dr. David Belote. Tune in to hear the latest updates on musicians, novelty acts, and Magical Martin Day

    14 August 2019, 7:50 pm
  • More Episodes? Get the App