Tonya Perry on Creativity and Community

In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Tonya Perry, owner of Tickers and Timbers, located on Capitol Street in Charleston. She explains that her business offers axe throwing, rage rooms, escape rooms, and paint splatter experiences, catering to team-building events, parties, and more. With a background as a therapist for children with special needs, Tonya shares how she pivoted during COVID to create a space that is fun and therapeutic. She describes the rage rooms, where participants suit up and break things, and the axe-throwing projector lanes with interactive games like Battleship and zombie challenges. Tonya also highlights her escape rooms, including a wizard-themed room and her popular Mothman escape room, which she designs herself. For kids, she offers paint splatter rooms and axe throwing for ages 10 and up. To book events or learn more, Tonya recommends reaching out via email, phone, or their website. She concludes with advice for entrepreneurs: be ready to wear many hats and stay hands-on in every aspect of the business.