About Our Guest:

Connor Pera is the proud Owner & President of The Print Authority. Connor acquired the business from the previous owner in 2023 due to its longstanding history of success, long-term customer relationships, and, most importantly, the talent on the team. Connor is a father to Dorothy, husband to Lucy, a Podiatrist, and proud dog dad of two miniature dachshunds named Beatrice & Walter. Connor lives in East Nashville with his family but grew up in northeast Ohio and spent time in Pennsylvania and Chicago before settling in Middle Tennessee. Connor serves on non-profit boards, and volunteers with multiple organizations focused on

positively impacting the Nashville area. In his free time, he enjoys golf, training for and running marathons, spending time with his wife and daughter, and pursuing various business and community interests. Before owning The Print Authority, Connor spent his career in financial services operations and consumer brand marketing after attending The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, where Connor earned his MBA.

Connect:

connor@theprintauthority.com

https://theprintauthority.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ThePrintAuthority

https://www.linkedin.com/company/print-authority/

About The Print Authority:

The Print Authority prides itself on successful relationships both internally among our team and externally with clients. One remarkable aspect of The Print Authority is our focus on hiring and retaining the best team members. The average tenure for our employees is 12 years at the company, but you might find team members who have been here 30 years! In addition, our team averages 18 years of printing industry experience, helping our team to provide continuity and outstanding service.

Hidden Gems:

Tennessee Grasslands Golf and Country Club

981 Plantation Blvd, Gallatin, TN 37066

https://www.tngrasslands.com/

Nashville Greenways

https://greenwaysfornashville.org/

Garcia's Cool Springs - Mexican Restaurant

1709 Galleria Blvd #1013, Franklin, TN 37067

https://www.garciascoolsprings.com/

Eastland Park South Inglewood Park

1625 Rebecca St, Nashville, TN 37216

https://www.nashville.gov/departments/parks

Bongo Java East

Honey Latte

107 S 11th St, Nashville, TN 37206

https://www.bongo.coffee/pages/bongo-east

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What is Nashville 2?

Nashville 2 is a podcast series that showcases interviews with the everyday people in Nashville who are making an impact in their communities. Learn about Non-Profits, Business Leaders, and Community-Minded individuals in the Nashville Metro Area. Are you looking for a way to raise awareness about your business or nonprofit? We want to share your story! Join Edward Fox on Nashville 2 to share how you are making a difference.

Find us on Social Media at:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NashvilleToo/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/nashville2

About Our Guest:

Originally from Ohio, I graduated from Kent State University (2000) and, in 2003, founded Personal Best Fitness, a Personal Training Studio in Brentwood, TN. Aimed at helping and inspiring my community, I bootstrapped this start-up and managed all operations, including Marketing, Accounting, Cleaning, Answering Phones, Training, and Hiring – occasionally stopping for sleep. Today, the company runs itself with amazing people, and I want to continue to support my community. That’s when I came across Comfort Keepers.

I have also founded community events, races, and triathlons, raising hundreds of thousands for local charities. I was also a trader at a hedge fund, had my real estate license for investment properties, and wrote two books. As Head Coach for 16 years of TN Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s “Team In Training,” we raised almost $20 million for cancer research – all of which remains a proud moment for me.

I have run over 100 marathons and triathlons, including Ironman, Boston Marathon, Ultra Marathons, Trail Marathons, and the Grand Canyon’s Rim2Rim2Rim (3x), raising money for Alzheimer’s and ALS.

Ask me to help, and let’s see what a difference we can make together.

Connect:

christopher@christophermcclintock.com

www.ComfotKeepers.com

www.PersonalBestFitness.com

About Comfort Keepers & Personal Best Fitness:

Personal Best Fitness: a private studio providing elite level, personal training and nutrition services

Comfort Keepers: The essence of Comfort Keepers is in the details – from the gentle fragrance of freshly prepared meals wafting through the air to the soft hum of laughter and conversation.... Our caregivers aren't just assistants; they're companions, creating a haven at home where the challenges of the day are met with empathy, and every interaction is a chance to brighten a moment.

Hidden Gems:

Percey Warner park

50 Vaughn Rd, Nashville, TN 37221

(615) 862-8555

https://www.nashville.gov/departments/parks/parks/warner-parks

Bowie Nature Park

7211 Bowie Lake Rd, Fairview, TN 37062

https://www.bowiepark.org/

The Park at Harlinsdale Farm

239 Franklin Rd, Franklin, TN 37064

https://www.franklintn.gov/government/departments-k-z/parks/park-locations/the-park-at-harlinsdale-farm

Leiper's Fork Distillery

3381 Southall Rd, Franklin, TN 37064

(615) 465-6456

https://leipersforkdistillery.com/#

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What is Nashville 2?

Nashville 2 is a podcast series that showcases interviews with the everyday people in Nashville who are making an impact in their communities. Learn about Non-Profits, Business Leaders, and Community-Minded individuals in the Nashville Metro Area. Are you looking for a way to raise awareness about your business or nonprofit? We want to share your story! Join Edward Fox on Nashville 2 to share how you are making a difference.

Find us on Social Media at:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NashvilleToo/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/nashville2

About Our Guest:

Tamara Mitchell, CEO of Nail’d By Tammy, is an award-winning Nail Tech Entrepreneur. She specializes in acrylic nails, custom design, and nail care. Additionally, she is passionate about educating and mentoring nail techs of all skill levels.

Connect:

www.naildbytammy.com

www.facebook.com/naildbytammy

https://www.linkedin.com/in/naildbytammyfounder?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

About Nail’d by Tammy:

Nail’d By Tammy provides top-tier nail services, nail education, and nail business coaching.

Hidden Gems:

QC Kitchen

319 Peabody St. Nashville,TN 37210

https://soulfoodnashville.com/

Empressed Beauty Academy

498 Bell Rd. A, Nashville, TN 37217

https://www.empressedbeautyacademy.com/

OButtonz World

1630 S Church St #110, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

https://obuttonz.com/

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What is Nashville 2?

Nashville 2 is a podcast series that showcases interviews with the everyday people in Nashville who are making an impact in their communities. Learn about Non-Profits, Business Leaders, and Community-Minded individuals in the Nashville Metro Area. Are you looking for a way to raise awareness about your business or nonprofit? We want to share your story! Join Edward Fox on Nashville 2 to share how you are making a difference.

Find us on Social Media at:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NashvilleToo/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/nashville2