Kickin' Assets
Kickin' Assets jumps in head first into mindful conversations surrounding entrepreneurs and thought leaders in the community.
Podcasting since 2024 • 13 episodes
Kickin' Assets
Latest Episodes
Kickin' Assets Episode 13: From Firehouse to Fortified with Aldo Russo
Born in the Dominican Republic and raised across the East Coast and Louisiana, Aldo Russo shares how adversity—from major sports injuries to 4:30 a.m. grind sessions—shaped his mindset as a firefighter, Apple alum, and now franchise owner in ho...
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Kickin' Assets Episode 12: Faith, Grit, and Granite: Philip Ruiz on Building Assured Flooring & Countertops
On this episode of Kickin Assets, Philip Ruiz traces his path from Baton Rouge kid and Cane’s shift lead to co-owner of Assured Flooring & Countertops—and why he “did the job before the title.” He digs into the early $450-a-week hustle, lan...
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Kickin' Assets Episode 11: Building Culture, Facing Fires: The Story of David and Marissa’s Restoration One
On this episode of Kickin’ Assets, David shares his path from college athlete to entrepreneur, and how he and his wife Marissa built Restoration One of East Baton Rouge into a thriving business. From the early days working out of their...
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Kickin' Assets Episode 10: Prescriptions, People, and Pushing Boundaries: The TJ Woodard Journey
In this episode of Kickin’ Assets, TJ Woodard shares his journey from small-town Louisiana to becoming the co-owner of Prescriptions to Geaux in Baton Rouge. He talks about breaking away from corporate pharmacy life, building a deliver...
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Kickin' Assets Episode 9: Built on Grit and Grace with Jonathan Starns
John sits down with Jonathan Starns—entrepreneur, developer, and connector—for a wide-ranging conversation on business, family, and the mindset behind building things that last. From his early days running real estate deals in college to launch...
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