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Provide: The Path to Owning It

Provide: The Path to Owning It

By: Corey Brown Marketing Leader at Provide
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The Path to Owning It goes beyond surface-level success stories to tell the real, often messy journey of building something from nothing. Join us as we follow one entrepreneur’s path at a time — from bold ideas to breakdowns, pivots, and hard-earned wins. Told entirely in their own words, these stories reveal more than just what these entrepreneurs have built — they uncover who they became along the way. This isn’t another business podcast. It’s about the lived experience of entrepreneurship and the legacy being written in real-time. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to own your path, this is your invitation. Real stories. Raw lessons. Told by those who lived them. Powered by Fifth Third, Provide empowers entrepreneurs to build their legacies. As a leader in tech-enabled financial services for aspiring and established small business owners, Provide offers an unmatched combination of industry expertise, personalized service, and customized financial products — enabling entrepreneurs to achieve their ownership dreams, realize financial independence, and strengthen their communities. Founded in a one-bedroom San Francisco apartment in 2013, Provide was acquired by Fifth Third in 2021, and in 2023, was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more at getprovide.com, and join the conversation on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.©2026 by Provide, Powered by Fifth Third Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
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  • 71. Starting Owl & Key, with Krista and Phil Franks (part one)

    71. Starting Owl & Key, with Krista and Phil Franks (part one)
    May 20 2026
    For some entrepreneurs, the business doesn't start with a pitch deck or a market opportunity. It starts with a question they’re brave enough to answer honestly: If I were to die tomorrow, would I be proud of the way I live today? In this episode, we sit down with Krista and Phil Franks, the husband and wife co-founding team behind Owl & Key, a platform built around intentional living and lifestyle design. What began as a quiet tension between the life they were living and the life they actually wanted evolved into a business born from the inside out — built first as a framework for their own family, and eventually shared with the world. And building something of your own, while never easy, has a way of giving back more than it takes. Together, we discuss: The moment they asked themselves if they would be proud of the way they lived today — and what it meant when the answer was no How shared values and honest conversation gave them the foundation to take the leap The failed restaurant venture that taught them more about entrepreneurship than they expected Why they believe action teaches more than planning How an internal planning framework they built for their own family became the foundation for Owl & Key If you’ve ever suspected that the life you’re living and the life you actually want don’t look the same, this conversation invites you to take the leap to build your dream life. Are you ready to take control of your future and start building your legacy? Visit ⁠⁠⁠getprovide.com⁠⁠⁠ to pre-qualify for financing in as little as two minutes, with no impact on your credit score. Provide is a division of Fifth Third Bank, National Association. All opinions expressed by the participant are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Provide, its affiliates, or Fifth Third Bank. The participant’s opinions are based on information they consider reliable, but neither Provide, its affiliates nor Fifth Third Bank warrant its completeness or accuracy and should not be relied upon as such. This content is for informational purposes and does not constitute the rendering of legal, accounting, tax, or investment advice, or other professional services by Provide or any of its affiliates. Please consult with appropriate professionals related to your individual circumstances. All lending is subject to review and approval.
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    26 mins
  • 70. Acquiring MP Copiers with Sean McIlroy

    70. Acquiring MP Copiers with Sean McIlroy
    Apr 15 2026
    For some entrepreneurs, the idea of ownership doesn't come from a lifelong dream. It comes from a conversation, a transition, and a willingness to bet on yourself when the road ahead isn't clear. In this episode, we sit down with Sean McIlroy, West Point graduate, former U.S. Army Green Beret, and owner of MP Copiers in Northern Virginia, who discovered entrepreneurship through acquisition after a decade of military service. What started as a passing suggestion from a friend evolved into an 18-month search, a disciplined acquisition process, a business that checked every box, and a deal that closed in March 2026. Together, we discuss: What ten years of military service really teaches you about risk, chaos, and leading people How he discovered entrepreneurship through acquisition and why it felt like the right fit What 18 months of searching actually looks like and how he stayed the course The criteria he used to evaluate businesses and why he looked past the "trendy" options The financial trade-offs of the search and what made it survivable The leadership adjustment every new owner has to make about the people already on their team If you've ever stood at a transition point and wondered whether ownership could be your next chapter, Sean's story offers an honest and grounded look at what it really takes. Are you ready to take control of your future and start building your legacy? Visit ⁠⁠getprovide.com⁠⁠ to pre-qualify for financing in as little as two minutes, with no impact on your credit score. Provide is a division of Fifth Third Bank, National Association. All opinions expressed by the participant are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Provide, its affiliates, or Fifth Third Bank. The participant’s opinions are based on information they consider reliable, but neither Provide, its affiliates nor Fifth Third Bank warrant its completeness or accuracy and should not be relied upon as such. This content is for informational purposes and does not constitute the rendering of legal, accounting, tax, or investment advice, or other professional services by Provide or any of its affiliates. Please consult with appropriate professionals related to your individual circumstances. All lending is subject to review and approval.
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    28 mins
  • 69. Building and scaling Healthy Pet Veterinary Clinic with Dr. Kate McGowan, DVM

    69. Building and scaling Healthy Pet Veterinary Clinic with Dr. Kate McGowan, DVM
    Mar 18 2026
    For some entrepreneurs, building a business isn't just about what they're creating — it's about who they're becoming in the process. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kate McGowan, DVM, owner of The Healthy Pet Veterinary Clinics in the Atlanta area, who built a boutique veterinary hospital from the ground up while raising a family and carrying six figures of student loan debt. What began as a late-night conversation on the couch evolved into two thriving locations, a debt-free life, and a business designed intentionally around the people she loves most. Together, we discuss: What it really feels like to leave a safe job for something uncertain The honest conversations she had at home before taking the leap The shift in family dynamics that made the business possible Designing a schedule, culture, and team around family — not in spite of it The Profit First method and the financial habits that fueled long-term stability Learning to let go, hire slowly, and trust the people around you If you've ever wondered whether you can build something meaningful without losing yourself in the process, Dr. Kate's story offers a candid look at what it really takes. Are you ready to take control of your future and start building your legacy? Visit ⁠getprovide.com⁠ to pre-qualify for financing in as little as two minutes, with no impact on your credit score. Provide is a division of Fifth Third Bank, National Association. All opinions expressed by the participant are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Provide, its affiliates, or Fifth Third Bank. The participant’s opinions are based on information they consider reliable, but neither Provide, its affiliates nor Fifth Third Bank warrant its completeness or accuracy and should not be relied upon as such. This content is for informational purposes and does not constitute the rendering of legal, accounting, tax, or investment advice, or other professional services by Provide or any of its affiliates. Please consult with appropriate professionals related to your individual circumstances. All lending is subject to review and approval.
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    31 mins
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