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John Phillips is in the hot seat this week on Big Ideas Welcome! A podcast from the Knoxville Entreprenuership Center.
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"John is the founder of Phillips Forged and Primeaux in Knoxville, TN. John is an artist, a bladesmith, and one of the best custom knife makers in the world. He is also the most recent winner of the KEC's Start-Up Day and if that isn't enough he is also the “Forged in Fire Champion” (from History Channel season 6 episode 20).

In this episode, Chris and John discuss:

-how John's art and views on the things that matter in life have evolved

-the importance of community

-how we can ensure that our ideas and creations live beyond us

-some of John's experiences from his time touring on the road

-"the twisted path of experience"

-the combination of art and production

-what John has done/does to take care of his "audience" and customers

-the power of the team you assemble

-and so much more!

Thanks to John for coming on the pod and talking big ideas!"