06/08/2026
Building a successful company isn't a sprintโit's a marathon.
As Marathon Consulting celebrates 20 years in business, our President, Tony Cortinas, sat down with Tim Ryan and Zack Miller of Innovate Hampton Roads for an episode of the Fervent Four podcast to discuss the journey from a small consulting firm to one of the region's leading technology partners.
The conversation explores the realities of long-term growth, lessons learned along the way, the importance of company culture, and what it takes to build a business that lasts for decades.
We're grateful to the clients, employees, partners, and community members who have been part of this journey. And thank you to the Fervent Four team for highlighting the entrepreneurial stories helping shape the future of our region.
๐ง Listen to the episode: https://ferventfour.libsyn.com/how-to-build-a-business-that-lasts-for-decades
โถ๏ธ Watch the episode: https://youtu.be/Ha6cc7qnPaI?si=hwGAL2kJebSB89Ke
๐ Read the accompanying feature story: https://www.innovate757.org/2026/05/28/marathon-consultings-20-year-run-was-never-supposed-to-be-a-sprint/
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