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We are 4 transplant entrepreneurs who have fully embraced Charlotte as our new home! Coming from across the country, we talk about everything that Charlotte and the Carolinas have to offer for our personal and professional lives.  Our goal is to have a whole lot of fun while highlighting all the good things about Charlotte for anyone thinking about living or doing business here!

Brandon Avina, Russell Hughes, Jack Tompkins, and Brian Johnson


    • Aug 25, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    You Have Done All the Network Now What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 27:44 Transcription Available


    Once you have a collection of names and numbers from networking. What do you do with it all, and how to you keep track of it all?

    What Makes a Great Networking Event?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 32:35 Transcription Available


    We discussed some of the great network events we have held and attended.

    Living in the Southeast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 29:43 Transcription Available


    We discuss living in the Southeast Laura has lived in most of the Southeast.

    Living on Lake Norman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 28:31 Transcription Available


    We talk with James Pagano about living on the Lake and what a surprise it was to have access to boating in Charlotte.

    Meet Laura Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 24:42 Transcription Available


    We talk with Laura Thompson, owner of Brilliant Methods. Brilliant Methods laura@brilliantmethods.com

    Meet James Pagano

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 29:03


    We talk to James Pagano about business coaching and different strategies for success.   Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespagano/ Website https://www.jamespagano.com/

    Meet Kevin Buckets Monahan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 70:49 Transcription Available


    We talk to Kevin Buckets Monahan about his book and employee retention. Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindmonaghan/ Buckets https://www.bucketsbook.com/squeeze-page1610510074274

    The Business of MLB

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 Transcription Available


    We discuss the business of MLB and the rule changes that were made for the season.

    The Charlotte Business Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 23:23 Transcription Available


    We discuss updates in our businesses and Charlotte in general.

    Meet Brandon Gant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 26:38 Transcription Available


    Meet Mr. Brandon Gant is from the Midwest. He is a health coach, stretch technician, and personal trainer. contact info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-gant-22436a68/ https://www.instagram.com/bkgant/?hl=en

    Meet John Sanchez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 29:28 Transcription Available


    John Sanchez when from an accountant to a public speaker. We discuss his path to becoming a public speaker.

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    Is AI Game Changer or Hype

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 25:30 Transcription Available


    Is AI going to change the world or is it all hype?

    We Are Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 23:30 Transcription Available


    Join the three of us for a chat about St Patty's Day and other events around town.

    Charlotte Brewery Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 24:44


    We give a brewery update on the Charlotte area since there is a new brewery every week, it seem.

    How Big of a Technology Disrupter Will AI Be?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 20:07


    We discuss technology disrupters past and present.

    Increasing Profit When Income is Down.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 29:08 Transcription Available


    We discuss somethings to help the bottom line when income is down. 

    We are Jumping into the A.I Discuss for Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 28:36 Transcription Available


    We discuss A.I from a business and workforce point of view. We left the SciFi out for now. 

    The Good, the Bad and The Ugly with Live Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 25:17 Transcription Available


    We look at what makes a live event good or makes you run for the hills.

    Meet Nick Whitney an EOS Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 25:10 Transcription Available


    We talk to Nick Whitney an EOS Coach. He talks about his travels, restaurant ownership, and now being an EOS Coach. 

    What it is Like to Live in a Tourist Town?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 26:20 Transcription Available


    We explore what it is like to live in Orlando, Fl. and the tourist scene.

    Florida, Ohio, and North Carolina Go Head to Head

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 24:19 Transcription Available


    We talk with Doug, Brian's brother, who lives in Florida. We discuss what it's like to live in a tourist state and the pros and cons.

    Trip Down Memory Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 21:21


    We go over the past year and a half of our favorite episodes and moments of 4 Transplants and a Microphone.

    Meet Dr. Craig Knight with Carolina Family Spine Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 31:56 Transcription Available


    We chat with Dr. Craig Knight with Carolina Family Spine Center. We talk with Dr. Knight about spine care and moving from Australia to Charlotte.

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    This is Why You Move To Charlotte North Carolina

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 30:58 Transcription Available


    Escape more than the cold. Escape the gray skies, freezing temperatures, and more than eight weekends of outdoor fun.

    The Disconnect Between C-Suite and the Frontline

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 30:31 Transcription Available


    Matt Shield, Chuck Cooper, Jack Tompkins, and Brandon Avina discuss the disconnect between the c-suite and the frontline. We also discuss if you are the best at what you do, does that make you a good leader or manager? 

    The Flexibility of Small Businesses in Metro Charlotte

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 32:33 Transcription Available


    We discuss the flexibility of small businesses in Metro Charlotte. As a business owner, how much can move the needle in your business?

    Starting a New Business in Charlotte North Carolina

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 20:31 Transcription Available


    We talk to Brandy about starting a new business with all the highs and lows.

    Meet Chuck Copper with Whitewater Consulting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 31:13 Transcription Available


    We talk with Chuck Copper about HR and growing up in Illinois. Contact info Chuck Copper https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-cooper1/ https://whitewaterconsulting.net / 704-236-3131

    What is the Hot Marketing Scene in Charlotte

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 27:05 Transcription Available


    We talk about what works and what does not work post-pandemic for marketing in Charlotte.

    We Get Into Fantasy Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 27:44


    Jack, Brian, and Brandon discuss fantasy football, with all the stress, highs, and lows that come with it.

    What Should Your Business to Close Out the Year?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 26:54 Transcription Available


    Brandon, Brian, and Jack discuss best practices to close out your business year strong and start next at full speed. 

    Let's talk about Birkdale and Huntersville North Carolina

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 24:13 Transcription Available


    Jack moved to Huntersville and we discuss what we like about the Birkdale area and the city of Huntersville. 

    Differences between Wilmington and Charlotte

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 27:29


    We chat with Chris Mallory Co-Founder at Top 2 Bottom Business Solutions. We discuss the differences between Wilmington and Charlotte. Also, what brought Chris back to Charlotte?   Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-mallery-219196b9/

    IT is more than a Broken Computer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 26:48


    Brandon, Jack, and Brian discuss what IT is and can be for your computer.

    What is a Data Dashboard?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 24:49


    We interview Jack about data and data dashboards and his experience in "Corporate America".

    What is a Business Coach?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022 25:10 Transcription Available


    We do a deeper dive into Belmont's farmer's market and also learn more about business and what a business coach can do for a business.    Brian Johnson https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjohnson28120/

    Taking a Break From Business and talking about MLB

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 26:06


    We are talking a little MLB. Our team's favorites and how MLB has changed over time. You will never guess Brian is a Guardians fan. (spoiler alert)

    Meet Brandy Montambo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 34:10 Transcription Available


    We talk to Brandy about the importance of picking the right HR solutions and managing employee benefits. connect with Brandy Montambo HCM Account Executive / Director of MarketingHCM Account Executive / Director of Marketing Payroll Plus HCM https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandy-montambo-98b53186/ Jen Schneider Owner of Savvy Sales Strategist: Real-time Strategy, Improved Performance, Maximized Profitability https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-schneider-83632837/ jen@thejenschneider.com      

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    What Does Your Business Have a Brand?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 33:13 Transcription Available


    We talk to Scott about business branding or lack of branding. Why it is important and how an inconsistent or lack of branding can hurt your business.  Connect with Scott Website https://salesxceleration.bullseyelocations.com/salesxceleration/charlotte/nc/scott-hensley-charlotte-nc-29617161 Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-hensley-ba040111/

    Meet Scott Hensley on our 50th episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 28:46 Transcription Available


    We talk with Scott about starting a new business in Charlotte and how to make a genuine connection with business owners. Scott is the President of IPIVX Growth Solutions Connect with Scott Website https://salesxceleration.bullseyelocations.com/salesxceleration/charlotte/nc/scott-hensley-charlotte-nc-29617161 Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-hensley-ba040111/

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    What Are You Doing to Prepare for Inflation or a Recession

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 32:41 Transcription Available


    We have an open discussion with Brandy and Jen about business, inflation, and a possible recession.

    Get to know Jen Schneider of Savvy Sales

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 34:36 Transcription Available


    We talk to Jen about Sale, So Cal, and Charlotte with our first guest host Brandy Montambo. Jen Schneider Owner of Savvy Sales Strategist: Real-time Strategy, Improved Performance, Maximized Profitability https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-schneider-83632837/ jen@thejenschneider.com   Brandy Montambo HCM Account Executive / Director of MarketingHCM Account Executive / Director of Marketing Payroll Plus HCM https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandy-montambo-98b53186/  

    Jeff and Broc are back to talk about Charlotte

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 29:08 Transcription Available


    We talk with Jeff Wanner and Broc Buxton with PairPEO. We discuss the things they like about family life and things to do with your family in Charlotte. You can connect with Jeff and Broc @ https://pairpeo.com. Jeff https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-wanner-a5824853/ Broc https://www.linkedin.com/in/broc-buxton-239a0628/

    Meet Terrell Turner with TLTurner Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 29:18 Transcription Available


    We talk with Terrell Turner about his business TLTurner Group and his travels from Brazil to DC. Terrell Turner (Co-Founder) of the TLTurner Group ( https://www.tlturnergroup.com/) LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrellturner/

    Meet Jeff Wanner and Broc Buxton From PairPEO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 30:24 Transcription Available


    We talk with Jeff Wanner and Broc Buxton with PairPEO. We discuss business and Ohio and of course the Browns. You can connect with Jeff and Broc @ https://pairpeo.com. Jeff https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-wanner-a5824853/ Broc https://www.linkedin.com/in/broc-buxton-239a0628/

    What is Up with Microbursts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 23:45


    We dive into microbursts and earthquakes. Microbursts are the real deal if you have never been thur one.

    The difference between Florida and North Carolina

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 32:28


    We get into the difference between North and South Florida and North Carolina.

    Meet Tiffany VandeMark

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 28:13


    We speak with Tiffany VandeMark about her career path and what lead her back to North Carolina.

    Why We Do What we Do

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 25:25


    We dive into what motivated us to become small business owners.

    North Carolina-ism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 25:52


    We discuss North Carolina-ism and Brian's unnaturally hatred of ranch and mayo.

    Next Level Networking

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 21:15


    The 4 transplants discuss next-level networking and how to get the most out of networking in Charolette. 

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