At Home With Roby

Mike O’Connor, Founder of NexusPoint, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. NexusPoint’s mission is to connect global talent with US based companies to help entrepreneurs efficiently and profitably scale their businesses with high quality talent and provide consistent, fulfilling jobs to as many people as possible. Tune in to meet Mike and learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Fink, from Fink’s Jewelers, joins Trent and guest host, David McGuire, on “At Home with Roby”. Matt shares the fascinating history of Fink’s Jewelers, a fourth-generation family business founded in 1930 by his great grandfather, Nathan Fink. The company’s journey began with a pushcart in Roanoke, VA, and has grown into a renowned name in the jewelry business. Tune in to hear Matt recount the company's humble beginnings and its incredible growth and expansion over nearly 100 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Miller with Threadline Products joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Josh shares details about his childhood in Wyoming, his wrestling career at UNC that brought him east and his career path to Threadline Products.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year from the “At Home with Roby” show! Join Trent and Patrick for this special episode as they ring in 2025 and take a walk down memory lane to celebrate 75 incredible years of Roby’s history. Starting in 1950, Trent shares stories, achievements and milestones that have shaped the company into what it is today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bryan Delaney, President of EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization) Charlotte, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. In this episode, Bryan reflects on his college days at UNC Charlotte, where a random roommate pairing with James Hartsell led to an incredible partnership. Together, the two co-founded Skookum (now Method), a successful software development company based in Charlotte. Bryan also delves into life after Skookum, his current role at Post Ventures (where he and James continue to work side by side) and his leadership position within EO Charlotte. Tune in to hear more about Bryan’s entrepreneurial journey and his contributions to the local business community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jose Costa with Whistle Express Car Wash joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Originally from Venezuela, Jose moved to the United States in 2003 to attend graduate school and has stayed put ever since. Tune in to hear details about Jose’s family life, education and career, and nuggets of business advice from his book, Leading with Edge. Along with business advice, Jose also talks about owning the balance in his life by prioritizing family, church and involvement in his community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary Anna Ossa, Founder of Partners and Grapes Organic Wines, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Partners and Grapes offers fully organic and vegan wines with no added sugars or sulfites.  Tune in to learn about the hangover free trip to Barcelona that inspired Mary Anna to start her wine business after 13 years as a stay-at-home mom, and how this leap of faith is inspiring her kids to follow in her entrepreneurial footsteps.  And for a healthier, cleaner drinking experience, visit partnersandgrapes.com to learn more about Mary Anna's wines and where you can find them.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Norris, Founder of Green Brothers Juice & Smoothie Company, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Born out of a love for health and wellness, the company aims to empower people to be healthy and happy by connecting them to the most nutrient dense ingredients on the planet in a loving and encouraging environment.  Tune in to meet Josh and learn more about the company's “live well, love others, and be excellent” mission.  Josh also shares details about his latest business venture, Sauna Culture, that he describes as a “wellness speakeasy”.  Located in Cotswold Shopping Center, Sauna Culture offers cold plunges paired with hot heat saunas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trent and Patrick share Thanksgiving traditions and memories in anticipation of the upcoming holiday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Skufca, Managing Attorney at Skufca Law, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Motivational Speaker and Performance Coach, Lance Cibik, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Lance grew up in a paycheck-to-paycheck home.  He lost his mother to suicide just days before his first birthday.  By age 17, he was living alone working hard to finish high school and ultimately become a first-generation college graduate in his family.  After graduating from UNCC with a degree in Business Administration and spending years in the corporate world, a tragic accident sent Lance on a different more purpose-filled course.  Tune in to meet Lance, learn more about his message of using adversity to your advantage, and how the help of a mentor and mentee has shaped his life and faith.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wyatt Batchelor, Partner at MBN Brands,  joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Magan, Co-Founder of Ten Oaks Group, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Tune in to hear about Matt's education and career path to Charlotte, the start of Ten Oaks Group, and how the business is giving back to the community through the Ten Oaks Philanthropic Fund.  Ten Oaks Group prides itself on funding CLTRising, a program founded by Matt and his wife, Elizabeth, in 2016.  The mission of the program is to bolster college access for under-resourced students, and supports students and families at Vance, West Charlotte, Harding and West Mecklenburg.  Learn more at https://cltrising.com/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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David Gearhart, Chairman and CEO of Wilmington Holdings Corporation, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  After graduating from Purdue University with a degree in Civil and Structural Engineering, David worked as a Civil Engineer for McDonough Associates then pivoted into the world of finance serving as an Investment Advisor for Morgan Stanley.  In 2017, he purchased Wilmington Holdings Corporation where he is the creator of the firm's strategy and philosophy and the driver of the business on a day-to-day basis.  Tune in to meet David and learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daniel Araujo, Executive Director of Charlotte Metro FC, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Fitzpatrick, CEO of Force Marketing, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Founded in 2007, Force Marketing is an automotive marketing company that helps dealerships create smooth customer experiences.  In addition to his role as CEO, John is also a little league baseball coach, dance dad and board member of the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.  Tune in to meet John as the guys talk business, family and how he gives back to his community.   The guys also share the story of Wish Kid Caliana's wish for gymnastics lessons granted by Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC in anticipation of our 16th annual Pitchin' for Wishes Cornhole Tourney.  Bags fly Saturday, November 2nd at Freedom Park with sponsorship opportunities available through Friday, September 27th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Sarette with Frenchy's Sip and Shop joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Frenchy's is SouthEnd's largest bottle shop for craft beers and natural wines and is located within a historical building that dates back to 1933.  When researching locations for Frenchy's, Chris knew he wanted something rich with history versus new construction.  The renovated space and atmosphere pairs perfectly with the handmade artisanal products the shop offers.  Tune in to meet Chris, learn more about his longtime experience in the beer and wine industry, what brought him to Charlotte and all that Frenchy's has to offer including 700 different beer and wine options.   Trent and Patrick also share the story of Wish Kid Amorette's wish-come-true in anticipation of our 2024 Pitchin' for Wishes Cornhole Tourney for Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC.  This year's tourney will be our Sweet 16th and is scheduled for Saturday, November 2nd at Freedom Park.  To learn more about the tourney, sponsorship opportunities and other ways to “pitch in”, visit pitchinforwishes.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Clay with MECA Commercial Real Estate joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Eric shares details about his love for Gaston County, plans for growth and development in the area and his role as head coach of the ladies' golf team at Gaston Christian.    Trent and Patrick also share the story of Wish Kid Darryl's wish-come-true in anticipation of our 2024 Pitchin' for Wishes Cornhole Tourney for Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC.  This year's tourney will be our Sweet 16th and is scheduled for Saturday, November 2nd at Freedom Park.  To learn more about the tourney, sponsorship opportunities and other ways to “pitch in”, visit pitchinforwishes.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael DePalma, President of the Bridge Foundation, and Eduardo Ramirez-Pineda join Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  The Bridge Foundation was established in 2003 to promote friendship and the exchange of ideas among some of Charlotte's young professionals.  Each year, members of the group award one Mecklenburg County high school graduate with a scholarship.  Eduardo Ramirez-Pineda is the 2024 recipient of the scholarship and will be entering UNC Charlotte this fall (with 80 college credits already under his belt).  Tune in to hear Eduardo's story and goals for the future, and how his technical background paired with his excellent communication skills helped him shine through the scholarship interview process.    Trent and Patrick also share the story of Wish Kid Avalynn's wish-come-true in anticipation of our 2024 Pitchin' for Wishes Cornhole Tourney for Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC.  This year's tourney will be our Sweet 16th and is scheduled for Saturday, November 2nd at Freedom Park.  To learn more about the tourney, sponsorship opportunities and other ways to “pitch in”, visit pitchinforwishes.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McClure King, President of Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company, joins Trent and Patrick on "At Home with Roby". McClure shares details about his health and fitness goals in 2024 and how his lifestyle changes have positively influenced his business life. Tune in to meet McClure and learn more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Graney, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Nacelle Solutions, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Founded in 2014, Nacelle delivers solutions that solve strategic ESG initiatives for customers while delivering clean, environmentally friendly fuel.  Tune in to learn about Patrick's education, his upbringing working in the warehouse of his father's diesel fuel distribution business, the start of Nacelle Solutions and later his Avolta development company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Bromley with Integrated Insurance Solutions joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Kevin, a self-proclaimed nerd that loves to talk insurance, gives the guys a broad and easy to understand overview of the insurance world.  Tune in to learn about how Kevin landed in the insurance industry, what drew him to the city of Charlotte and his side hustle as a trivia host each Tuesday night at The Landing at Fourth Ward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas Willingham, President of Mint Hill Cabinets, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Mint Hill Cabinets was founded in 1961 by Mr. MC Carriker, a local home builder turned cabinet maker.  One of his first customers was Mr. Andrew Roby who needed a 5' vanity for a customer.  As they say, the rest is history.  Mint Hill Cabinets and Andrew Roby, Inc. have partnered together on countless projects since that very first meeting over 60 years ago.  Tune in to learn more about the history between the two businesses and the strong, multigenerational friendships developed along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Tall dials in from Sullivan's Island, SC to join Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Michael's career in the hotel and hospitality industry started when he was just a teenager cleaning tennis courts at a resort on Hilton Head Island.  This role morphed into snack bar attendant, pool attendant and on up.  Tune in to learn how these roles and early experiences shaped Michael's road to Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, his first job post-graduation at Rock Resorts in Vail, CO, and the Low Country where he served as President and Co-Owner of Charlestowne Hotels for over 15 years.  Today, Michael serves as Founder and CEO of MWT Consulting where he offers insight and advisory to groups and individuals in the hospitality industry.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trent's oldest daughter, Tatum Haston, joins the guys on “At Home with Roby” to share details about their recent trip to Myrtle Beach.  Together, the two logged over 60 hours each hunting for sharks' teeth and came home with another 3,500 teeth to add to their impressive collection!  For Trent, hunting for sharks' teeth is a challenge that encourages structure, discipline and patience and provides him with quiet time to organize his thoughts.  For Tatum, the hunts provide her with quiet time away from her siblings and solo bonding time with her dad.  They both enjoy the early mornings, stunning sunrises, and quite literally, bumping into new people and making new friends.  Tune in to learn more about their trip and a few of the life lessons they learned along their many miles of sand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Roby cheerleader, Choice Gray, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Together with Angie Lauer of ALB Design, Inc., Andrew Roby recently completed a basement renovation at Choice's historic home.  The space was transformed into a speakeasy in celebration of her husband's 40th birthday.  Choice shares details about growing up on her family's farm in South Dakota, an unexpected gift from her brother that enabled her to go to NYC, the start of her modeling career and travels around the world, and how she ultimately landed in Charlotte.  Tune in to meet Choice and learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Marc Stout with Gaston Christian School joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Dr. Stout shares details about his career path to Gaston Christian where he is starting his 15th year as Head of School this fall.  Tune in to learn about the school's academic and athletic programs, new Student Life Center, and the opening the school's Shelby campus this fall that will accommodate another 150 K-8 students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Father's Day from your friends at “At Home with Roby”.  Trent welcomes his father-in-law, Mr. Tom Settlemyre, into the studio alongside special guest host, David McGuire.  The three share stories and special memories of their fathers, along with a few life lessons learned along the way.  From Tom specifically, Trent learned the importance of networking and socializing through the game of golf, which they are both passing down to their daughter / granddaughter, Tatum, who is learning the game.  Tune in to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Duda, President of CommStruct, LLC, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  CommStruct, LLC specializes in quality renovations in commercial, multi-family, and residential spaces.  Over the last 15 years, the company has found a niche for leading commercial renovations for time share resorts and hotels, and services properties from Maine all the way down to Miami, FL.  Tune in the meet Jon and learn more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Kiker joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Jason graduated from NCSU in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management.  He is the Owner and Managing Principal of Kiker Resource Management, a forestry consulting firm that his father started in 1978, and Owner of Buchanan Shoals Sportsman's Preserve.  Founded in 2001, Buchanan Shoals is a 5,500-acre hunting club across Anson and Richmond Counties in NC and Chesterfield County in SC.  The club offers hunting for all major wildlife species in the southeast including waterfowl, deer, turkey, quail, and dove.  Jason shares details about his life as a Registered Forester, the club's history and growth, and how his family is involved in the day-to-day operations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Pruitt, Founder of Digitrol, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Ken founded the industrial and commercial HVAC services business in 1989.  For 5 years, Ken worked on his own 24 hours a day / 7 days a week and didn't take a single vacation.  Tune in to learn more about the company's humble beginnings, its steady growth over the years, Ken's strong work ethic that he modeled for his son (now President and CEO of the business) and employees, and how he's enjoying his retirement today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Martin, Founder and Head Coach of Modern Strike, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Before he could walk, Jeremy had a tennis racket in his hand!  Following in his dad's footsteps, Jeremy started playing in tennis tournaments at age 8 and won his first tournament at 9 years old.  He played through junior ranks, high school and college, and spent 3 years post college traveling the world as a tennis pro.  An elbow injury changed Jeremy's course, but didn't take him out of the game completely.  After several years in the corporate world, Jeremy started his own business, Modern Strike, where he specializes in creating professional programs for tennis players of all ages.  Modern Strike offers private or group lessons, corporate outings, youth summer camps and more.  Tune in to meet Jeremy, learn more about his path to Modern Strike, and how the lessons he has learned through the game of tennis translate to his everyday life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz Pharo, Founder and CEO of Divorce.com, joins Trent and special guest host, David McGuire, on “At Home with Roby”.  Utilizing technology and data, Liz launched Divorce.com in 2022 with the mission of minimizing the stress, trauma and costs that come with divorce.  Liz shares details about her entrepreneur father and the valuable life lessons she learned from him by tagging along to work with him each Saturday morning, the start of Featheringill Capital and their “no businesses fail” approach when acquiring new companies, and her long term goals for Divorce.com.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Cox, Founder and Chairman of 68 Ventures, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Nathan shares details about his college years playing football for the University of Alabama, his time in the United States Marine Corps and his tour in Iraq, and how he gives back to the community through his involvement in a variety of charitable organizations.  Tune in to meet Nathan and hear a few of the business philosophies, scriptures and core values that he lives by. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lynnie Heath, Partner at Harkey Tile & Stone, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  The guys catch up on business, baseball and the latest technology available at the Harkey showroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Roberts, President of Roberts Co., joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Roberts Co. is a 3rd generation family-owned grocery business.  David's grandfather opened the company's first store, Sunflower Market, in 1968.  Today, the family owns a chain of 20 Corner Market stores across the state of Mississippi.  David shares memories about his grandfather, his many entrepreneurial ventures and how the company's stores have grown and evolved over the years.  Tune in to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Cornwell joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Lee shares details about his time at Clemson University and UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, his strong relationship with his father, and how the two ended up in business together.  They founded their family business, Cornwell Capital, in 2015 which invests in “dirty and loud” family businesses in the manufacturing industry.  After researching over 100 companies, they made their first purchase in 2016 - 53-year-old Burlan Manufacturing - where Lee serves as President & CEO today.  Tune in to meet Lee to learn more.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny Goldrick with Willow Dumpsters joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Tune in to learn about Danny's move to Charlotte in 2013, his 10 years working at Red Hill Ventures and his transition to Willow Dumpsters in the summer of 2023.  Since then, Danny has been busy hitting the streets, meeting new people (including Trent over a cup of coffee) and making connections to promote the growing business and its services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason McNeel, President of Canton Concrete, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Jason calls in from Pearl, Mississippi to share details about the 70+ year old business, its growth from 3 to 5 plants under his leadership, the Canton Concrete team and culture, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Sherry, founder of Lisa Sherry Interieurs, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  After college, Lisa spent 12 years working in the fashion industry followed by set design.  She got her start in residential interior design in the 80s when working with a developer to develop a small town in Virginia.  For the town, Lisa designed a vineyard, bed and breakfast and 24 guest cottages.  From there, she moved on to Wilmington, Winston Salem and ultimately Charlotte where her interior design business thrives today.  Together with a team of four designers, Lisa loves to create light and airy spaces for her clients using neutral color schemes, lots of textures and layering.  Tune in to meet Lisa and learn her tips for turning your home into your sanctuary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Weatherly, longtime friend, business partner and mentor to Trent and Patrick, joins the guys on “At Home with Roby”.  Ron shares details about the start of Dry Pro Foundation and Crawl Space Specialists that he founded in 1999, how the business grew from $0 to $30 million thanks to a strong leadership team focused on creating a positive company culture and happy employees, and his leaderships roles within the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) of Greater Charlotte.  Tune in to meet Ron, learn about his longtime friendships with Trent and Patrick and his passion for the Charlotte Rescue Mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Alterman, founding Principal of Alterman Commercial Real Estate (ACRE), joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Mike is a fourth-generation commercial real estate investor, developer and broker.  Tune in to hear details about his family's history in the grocery store and commercial real estate industries, how he got the bug for real estate from watching his dad and the generations before him, and his career path to ACRE that he founded in 2013.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Sprouse, retired owner of Dilworth Billiards, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Dilworth Billiards, once located at the corner of Cleveland and Tremont Avenues in SouthEnd, opened its doors in 1979.  The space was filled with antique billiards tables and pool memorabilia and had a loyal following of customers until Eric's retirement in 2015.  Today, the space is home to Dilworth Tasting Room with Eric still living in his upstairs condo serving as their landlord.  Tune in to learn about Eric's move from the insurance to billiards business, the prime location of Dilworth Billiards and the changes Eric has witnessed in the neighborhood over the years, and his passion for finding, buying and selling antique pool tables.  Eric also shares details about his new showroom, recently completed by our Roby Commercial team, that houses his cars, artwork and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hisham Bedwan, President of Dirty South Customs, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Hisham shares stories from his childhood in Youngstown, Ohio, his entrepreneurial start in apparel sales and his journey to Charlotte where he started his Fast Link Wireless businesses is the late 90s.  Dirty South Customs followed in 2004 where Hisham continues to hustle for his customers today - including Trent and his wife, Ragan.  Tune in to learn more about Hisham's knack for finding and seizing business opportunities and his “impossible is nothing” mentality that has helped him find success.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harris Ralston, Partner at Peak Development, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Harris is involved in the strategy and management of Peak Development's various businesses. His responsibilities include deal sourcing, underwriting, capital formation and investor relations.  Tune in to meet Harris to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin McKinley, General Manager of Fred Caldwell Chevrolet in Clover, SC, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Martin started his career in car sales in 1997 and has a loyal customer in Trent's father-in-law, Mr. Tom Settlemyre.  Martin and Tom have worked together for over 20 years, most recently on a car deal for Tom's granddaughter / Trent's daughter.  Tune in to meet Martin, learn a few fun facts about the 25th President of the United States, and how his leadership style and focus on the Lord have shaped his business's culture and success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.