What do chicken farms, carbon capture, and Miracle-Gro have in common?

CFO Turner Tomlinson joins Alan Bennett to share how Carbon Chicken is turning poultry litter into a high-performing soil amendment that’s not just natural—it’s revolutionary.

From startup stories to soil science, this episode is a must-watch for entrepreneurs and eco-innovators alike.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Intro: Meet Turner Tomlinson, CFO at Carbon Chicken

02:12 – What is Carbon Chicken and how does it work?

05:40 – What’s biochar and why it matters

08:33 – The problem with chicken litter

12:00 – Ancient origins: Terra Preta and Amazonian farming techniques

15:22 – Building the founding team and defining roles

19:15 – From spreadsheets to seed funding

23:00 – Trust, startup culture, and hiring philosophy

27:12 – Mindset, motivation, and perseverance in entrepreneurship

30:00 – Advice for aspiring founders

31:30 – Where to learn more about Carbon Chicken

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🔗 Connect with Turner & Carbon Chicken

🌐 https://carbonchicken.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/turnerjtomlinson/

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