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Have you ever met someone at work and thought, I'd like to try that job! For Tony Horwath, that eureka moment meant changing his career path from engineering to sales. And then, moving into a founding role for a whole new business pioneering sales outsourcing. In this episode of Biz-eWerk, Tony tells us about his career shift ultimately leading to the establishment of his business, Sales Focus, in 1998. He explains the core mission of Sales Focus: helping clients grow through dedicated sales teams with a process and adaptability that works across various industries, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Tony also shares insights on the evolution of sales and the impact of technology like AI and offers advice for entrepreneurs facing growth challenges.

What's in a name? For the Queen Street Hospitality Group, the restaurant, 82 Queen, and the location, 82 Queen Street, are front and center. Plus, 82 Queen was founded in 1982 – an alignment that makes things easy to remember. In this episode of Biz-eWerk, Jonathan Kish, CEO, shares his journey in the finance and restaurant industries, discussing the history of Queen Street Hospitality Group and his careerprogression from server to managing multiple restaurants. Highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced during the pandemic, as well as the importance of adaptability, hard work, and staying informed about industry trends and political factors affecting the business, Jonathan emphasizes the significance of staffing, employee benefits, and balancing expansion plans with economic factors in the restaurant industry.

When's the best time to start a business? Jake Kozmor, founder of the Charleston-based video production company Koz Films, began his entrepreneurial journey in 7th grade with a GoPro camera and has continued developing his creative and business skills ever since. In this episode, Biz-eWerk speaks with Jake about his video production process emphasizing storytelling and client collaboration. He also describes his involvement with the American Marketing Association and his upcoming projects, including a new web series. Check out Instagram @kozfilms for more info.

Happy 100th (episode) Biz-eWerk! Join us as we celebrate our podcast journey and reflect on the challenges of being "busy." Listen in as Biz-eWerk shares the difficulties and learning experiences encountered along the way and gives thanks at Thanksgiving to all the people who have taken the time to support the show – guests and listeners alike.

What comes to mind when you hear, "Nuclear Energy"? Maybe something scary like atomic bombs or Three Mile Island? But what about radiation treatment for cancer? Or irradiated food to extend shelf life? In this episode of Biz-eWerk, we use nuclear energy as the technological thread between the Six Laws of Technology. (For more information about the Six Laws, check out the article referenced in this episode, The Six Laws of Technology Everyone Should Know by Christopher Mims in The Wall Street Journal)

In the age of AI, we're more aware than ever of how technology influences history and vice versa. In 1985, Dr. Melvin Kranzberg, a professor of the History of Technology at Georgia Institute of Technology, presented his Six Laws of Technology offering a nuanced take on technology's role in history. Kranzberg challenged the simplistic view of technology as either a purely positive or negative force. He argued that it's a "very human activity" intricately intertwined with our values, beliefs, and choices. In this two-part Biz-eWerk podcast, we'll discuss relatable examples of everyday tech to illustrate the impact of advancements from the perspective of Kranzberg's Six Laws. From adjusting rabbit ears on TVs to relying on GPS navigation we'll review the rapid evolution of technology within a single lifetime. (For more information about the Six Laws, check out the article referenced in this episode, The Six Laws of Technology Everyone Should Know by Christopher Mims in The Wall Street Journal)

Real estate development is all around us and involves many moving pieces from pre-development to construction to operation and beyond. In this episode, College of Charleston School of Business alum Joseph Velazquez discusses his role at one of the world's premier commercial real estate firms and tells us more about the skills and abilities needed for success in this industry.

“Unless we come together and get to know somebody, you won't know how much you have in common.” – Benjamin Klutsey In this episode, Benjamin Klutsey, Executive Director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University discusses the film UNDIVIDE US. The film reminds us that while polarization is a genuine concern, fostering civil exchange is a crucial step toward building a more cohesive and understanding society. Along with our guests, Pete Calcagno, and Mike Lee, we discuss how individuals can engage in respectful dialogue by recognizing that common ground and shared values often outweigh perceived differences. (The screening of UNDIVIDE US is sponsored by the College of Charleston Center for Public Choice and Marketing Process, the College of Charleston Civility Initiative, and the American Institute for Economic Research – Charleston Bastiat Society)

“Retail is Detail.” Gary Flynn, CEO and co-owner of distinguished menswear retailer M. Dumas and Sons. With a 107-year history, Dumas continues to grow throughout the Charleston area. What began in 1917 as a small shop selling Navy uniforms and hunting and outdoor apparel has grown to become an iconic fixture on King Street with a national and international reach. Flynn has been leading Dumas for over eight years and has played an instrumental role in the company's expansion, including successfully opening two brand partner stores.

Is your work worth it? What is meaningful work? Do I have a job, career, or calling? In this episode of the Biz-eWerk Podcast, I interview ⁠Christopher Wong Michaelson⁠, co-author with ⁠Jennifer Tosti-Kharas⁠, of the book, ⁠Is Your Work Worth It? How to Think About Meaningful Work⁠. "This essential book combines inspiring and harrowing stories of real people with recent scholarship, ancient wisdom, arts, and literature to help us clarify what worthy work looks like, what tradeoffs are acceptable to pursue it, and what our work can contribute to society.”

Genevieve (Genny) McCutcheon from our College of Charleston School of Business Center for Public Choice and Market Process stopped by the studio for a wide-ranging convo about marketing, writing, lifelong learning, and more. For more information about CPCMP, check out Biz-eWerk episode 54, "Peter Calcagno and Adam Smith Week."

⁠Ingenics⁠ covers everything from consulting for strategy, processes, and organizational structures, AND digital transformation, software solutions, and planning and implementation. In this episode, we discuss continuous improvement processes for manufacturing with ⁠Marc Shotters⁠, Senior Project Manager, and ⁠Hunter Price⁠, Key Account Assistant Manager. Check out our previous Biz-eWerk Ingenics interview with Hunter Price and Joshua Black in episode 71.

In this final episode of our 3-part interview with Zach Giglio, we discuss the near-future of AI applications for business, including agentic AI systems that will improve and enhance interactions and decision-making processes in AI technology.

Part II of a three-part series with Zach Giglio from GCM. In this episode, we discuss how new AI tools, like ChatGPT, are changing business.

In the first episode of this special 3-part series featuring Zach Giglio from GCM, Zach explains how small to mid-sized businesses can incorporate Artificial Intelligence into workflows to save time and money. In this limited series, I'll be speaking with Zach about AI, what it is, what it isn't, how it's influencing business now, and how it will influence the future of work.

Get ready for a special, three-part series from Biz-eWerk, "AI in Business Applications with Zach Giglio." Few topics today elicit more questions and debate than how we will use the real technology of Artificial Intelligence. To get some expert insights into AI business applications, Biz-eWerk is excited to introduce a three-part series featuring Zach Giglio. Zach and Emma Giglio's consulting firm, GCM, shows businesses how to leverage off-the-shelf AI applications to streamline and improve business processes. And Zach will be speaking more about this topic at TEDx Hilton Head later this year. Be sure to subscribe to Biz-eWerk so you don't miss any episodes of this special three-part series. premiering July 9th. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

Next time you walk through your favorite retail location, contemplate how the merchandise gets to the shelves. It's easy to forget that the products we take for granted, especially everyday items like groceries and clothing, have to be shipped to a store for us to purchase. In this episode of Biz-eWerk, Patrick Buttarazzi, Regional Director of Sales, and Matthew Logue (College of Charleston '19), Director of Sales and Business Development for Fusion Transport Charleston, explain more about the essential role of the freight broker in this process. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

Logistics and supply chain issues are recurring themes in this show because they are critical to our lives today. It's a multi-faceted industry involving many moving pieces to ensure that something gets to where it needs to be when it needs to be there. In this episode, Taylor Jackson, President and CEO of the Maritime Association of South Carolina, discusses how MASC, a member-based trade association with over 200 member organizations across 22 sectors, supports this vital industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

If you've ever seen a live performance, you're getting the benefit of months of preparation by many people with unique skills, like Marybeth Clark, Artistic Director for Charleston Stage. With over 25 years of experience working with this professional theater company, Marybeth knows what it takes to bring a performance to life for the audience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

It's not easy to turn an interest or a passion into a business, but that's what Eric Waldrop has done with Top Shape Fitness. Starting with sports in school, and continuing to the present day as a full-time personal trainer, Eric talks to Biz-eWerk about how he turned a passion for sports and fitness into a unique gym experience focused on personalized and customized personal training. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

“It's one thing to look at a 1,200-pound polar bear from across the snowy tundra. It's another to get close enough to see the snowflakes on its nose. In Churchill, Manitoba, both kinds of encounters are part of everyday life.” So begins an article in Travel and Leisure magazine by Heather Greenwood Davis (linkedin.com/in/greenwooddavis/) about her journey to the Polar Bear Capital of the World. In this episode of Biz-eWerk, Heather tells us about her career as a travel writer, including writing about a family trip around the world. You can follow Heather's adventures on Instagram @byheathergd MuckRack.com (https://muckrack.com/byheathergd) Globetrotting Mama (https://globetrottingmama.com/) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

Choosing a major. Choosing a career. How do you help students with choices in higher education leading to completing a program of study focused on a long-term career goal? The National Institute for Student Success (NISS) works with higher education institutions (including the College of Charleston) to provide coaching and support for more equitable enrollment, retention, and graduation outcomes. In this episode, Dr. Timothy Renick, NISS Founding Executive Director, discusses the importance of data-driven processes, including meta-majors for first-year students. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

Have you ever thought about how commercial real estate and supply chains overlap? In this episode of Biz-eWerk, we hear from two 2021 College of Charleston School of Business graduates who are exceptional professionals in their fields: Chloe Heiligenstein, Business Development Representative from InLight Real Estate Partners, and Lauren Duffy, Consultant from P3. Chloe was the 2021 Top Commercial Real Estate Finance Student and Lauren was the 2021 Top Supply Chain Student. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

Alumni events aren't just for reminiscing – It's also a great opportunity to get career updates. A few School of Business alumni gathered in May 2024 and recorded their best advice for the class of 2024. A special thank you to Clifford Pate, Photographer, Marleylilly Lucas Moyon, Research Assistant, Federal Reserve Board of Governors Joey Vigue, CPA, Vice President of Finance - Health, AmeriLife Group Victor Jimenez, Credit Analyst, United Bank Sarina Arora, Licensed Banker, First Citizens Bank Mikayla Jenkins, Export Logistics Specialist, United Cargo Management Check out this episode of Biz-eWerk dedicated to the Class of 2024, College of Charleston School of Business. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

Have you ever had an argument or disagreement? Short answer - if you're older than born last year - yes. From the time we start talking, disagreements are part of being human. But how to have a "healthy disagreement" with someone? That's the focus of Dr. Michael Lee's work with the Civility Initiative at the College of Charleston, and his new podcast, When We Disagree. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

Being a leader in the field of hospitality, particularly restaurants is a continuing journey - There are always new trends and new opportunities. For Patrick Whalen, CEO of 5th Street Group, the journey includes management roles during some of the most difficult years for the hospitality industry thus far this Century. In this episode of Biz-eWerk, Patrick tells us what it takes to be a leader in the competitive world of restaurants, especially when the whole world collectively decides to close doors for weeks and months in 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

Starting a marketing agency requires "a lot of hard work, long days, and a vision." Peter Stern, Founder and President of Strategic, started with a vision and a "rickety" family computer in the mid-90s that grew into a sports, lifestyle, and entertainment marketing agency. In this episode, Biz-eWerk speaks with Peter about the tremendous growth in the field, and especially the new ways to create interactions between teams, players, and fans. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

Providing financial advice is a personalized experience, unique to each person. Steven Huskey from Huskey Financial Consulting works specifically with healthcare professionals to build a custom, profession-based financial strategy. In this episode of Biz-eWerk, we discuss Steven's career journey, what it means to be a CExP Certified Exit Planner, and his podcast, Portfolio Pulse. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

Lead across borders. With extensive leadership experience including VP and president roles, Nathan King has recently launched a new venture consulting leaders and teams to help align around a clear direction and purpose. In this episode, Nathan tells us how "lead across borders" is more than a slogan, it's a way to listen, discuss, and find solutions. Check out the Biz-eWerk interview, and Nathan's newsletter at https://leadacrossborders.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

A long-term career perspective is highly beneficial to learn how changes have helped an industry evolve, and hopefully improve, the customer experience. Tom Garzilli, Principal with Tourism Growth Innovations, consults with stakeholders across government and industry to provide insights into the importance of tourism for economic development. With years of experience in marketing leadership roles, including Vice President of Marketing for American Express Vacations and Chief Marketing Officer for Brand USA, Tom talks to Biz-eWerk on a wide range of topics related to tourism from online reviews, to smartphone tech and AI applications. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

Looking for reliable info on planning your college experience? Amelia Parnell, Vice President for Research and Policy at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, talks to Biz-eWerk about her podcast, "Speaking of College" - Be sure to check out the show wherever you stream podcasts for episodes covering topics including online learning programs, tips for staying organized, and how to make the most of the resources available on campus. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

Biz-eWerk is on the air for Season 4! 2024 is a Leap Year, and it's just possible that Biz-eWerk will leap into the 100th episode before the end of the year. Possible, so stay tuned, because you won't want to miss any content this season. We're here to help you Mind Your Business. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

Telling the story of a place is vital to understanding the past and the present, and hope for the future. In this episode of Biz-eWerk, Catherine Woods, Director of Communications and Special Programming for The Charleston Place Hotel, tells us about her unique role with The Charleston Place, the unique role of The Charleston Place centrally located in the King Street area, and especially the new chapter that has started very recently of new, local ownership building on the 30+ year history of this storied hotel. And if you're spending December in Charleston, be sure to see the snow. https://charlestonplace.com/holiday/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

Trick or treat Biz-eWerk Listeners! It's true that an interview can be a frightening experience, especially when you are shocked and surprised by scary interview questions. For this special Halloween episode, Biz-eWerk uncovers 5 truly diabolical questions and offers suggestions to save you from running out of an interview haunted by a wrong answer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

Finding solutions is a critical skill. Being able to work with employers of any size to identify, troubleshoot, strategize, and solve issues from supply chain to staffing to construction and beyond is vital for business success. Check out this episode of Biz-eWerk where we hear from people directly working with Ingenics Corporation USA to provide solutions for clients. Hunter Price (Project Engineer) and Joshua Black (Junior Project Engineer) along with Emily Beckman (Marketing Specialist) stopped by the studio to tell us about their work in the field of consulting. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

I've said it before, and it still holds. One of the great things about this podcast is the chance to speak with unique people, especially people teaching classes here at the Charleston School of Business. In this episode of Biz-eWerk, we welcome Brittany Allgood, Senior Director of Sales Marketing for CNN Newsource at Warner Brothers Discovery, to discuss company culture, mentorship, and how to build and maintain a professional network. And if you're looking for someone to help you with support or connections, I highly recommend Brittany as someone who truly cares about helping people be their best. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

Hiring takes place constantly, from entry-level all the way to the C-Suite, so the work of recruiters and talent acquisition specialists is never-ending. It takes special people with the patience and organization to manage not only applicants but also sourcing candidates across many different platforms, to find the person who fits the skills and experience for a role, especially when finding the right leaders for the C-Suite. In this episode of Biz-eWerk, we speak with Melanie Strauss, Partner, Executive Search, with TurningPoint Executive Search, as she explains the process for recruiting at the highest levels of business leadership. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

It's the circle of life that if you're around long enough, you'll see things like fashion trends circle back. That's certainly true for music. Just ask the millions of people who have re-disc-overed (yep - I spelled it that way on purpose) records. Streaming is still fast and simple, but nothing quite compares to the sound, and nostalgia, of vinyl record albums. The Wall Street Journal: Vinyl Records Outsell CDs for the First Time Since 1987 (apologies if you hit the paywall) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

Storytelling is an art. Weaving narrative and style, adding in the right timing and inflection, and building the anticipation of the audience, takes practice and skill. George Stone tells stories, including work for the former National Geographic Traveler magazine, and now as a writer exploring destinations in the world of travel and tourism. Listen in as George discusses the “layer cake” of the travel experience at the intersection of commerce and culture. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

Living the tech life? That's Rich Conte. With a career in tech working for one of our area's best-known employers, Blackbaud, Rich also works with the Charleston Digital Corridor to profile the area's technology economy through the Tech Life Podcast. Rich stopped by our studio on Liberty Street to discuss how he promotes regional tech by telling the stories of innovative leaders throughout the region. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

You've heard "M&A" but maybe never realized what it means. In this episode, David Moore of David Moore & Partners spoke with Biz-eWerk about the process of Mergers and Acquisitions, about building a business from the ground up, and about the benefits of a floating office space. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

How do you spell 'mistake'? That should be an easy question, right? I spell it nish-nish-ner. And no, that's not a typo mistake, it's the point of this episode: mistakes will happen. How you deal with the mistake(s) is what matters. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

You never know where a career path will lead. For Matt Lynch, it includes stops at Disney, the Lion King in London, the Atlanta Braves, and Wembley Stadium. Along with the team at MoonShot, he's focused on building the ideal staff and fan engagement experience to make the most of any event, and any venue, including MLB and the NFL. Listen in on the latest Biz-eWerk interview as Matt explains his journey from the College of Charleston to London, England, and beyond. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

It took a pandemic to raise awareness of the Supply Chain into everyday conversation, especially when it came to critical products people generally take for granted. In this episode, Biz-eWerk discusses logistics, and especially how data and AI are enhancing the industry, with Keith Connolly, retired Vice President of Global Supply Chain, for AT&T. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

How do you address and solve big challenges? In this episode, O'Shannon Burns offers some excellent advice from her years of experience working in sustainability and conservation: Be Interdisciplinary. Make connections with many different people across many different areas of expertise, coordinate and collaborate, and find solutions that work. This is especially true in the tourism industry. Listen as O'Shannon talks about issues in the field today, especially the emerging role of regenerative tourism. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

If you're not familiar with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, you will be after this episode of Biz-eWerk. Scotty Duncan, Assistant Deputy Comptroller, tells us more about his role and especially how the OCC works with United States banking institutions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

How would you describe your sense of style? If you're still using Times New Roman, might I suggest these descriptors: unremarkable and unimaginative. Ok, maybe those are too harsh... But when you use Times New Roman, you are using a design from 1932. And not the timeless and classic 1930s Art Deco style, no, this is like using an antique printing press to crank out copies of your resume. You wouldn't do that, so why not take this opportunity to find out why it's time to upgrade your typeface to the 21st Century? (Is it a Typeface or a Font? I recommend this Shaping Design article by Rebecca Strehlow)   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

Pick any city in the United States and you'll find a story stretching across generations that includes all the elements you can imagine from something founded and sustained by people: tragedy and triumph, failure and success, hardship and prosperity. Detroit, like every major city, has had its share of ups and downs. But like every uniquely American story, there is always the element of hope and perseverance, and today, Detroit is rising again. Listen in as Christopher Moyer, Senior Director of Communications for VisitDetroit.com tells us how new opportunities and development are changing the narrative and the culture in Detroit for the better. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work in consulting? In this episode, Anna VanDuzer, Campus Recruiter for Capgemini, speaks with Biz-eWerk about the field of consulting, and also one of Capgemini's signature events - the summer RISE program. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message

How many times have you picked up a book and thought, "It must have taken a lot of work to produce this." My guess is... never. Books are ubiquitous and, honestly, essentially taken for granted. But every book is the result of an extensive creative process, from idea to finished product, that brings together many skilled individuals. Our guest today, Elisa Gibson, is the Creative Director for National Geographic Books, and she explains how this process results in the detailed, informative, and visually stunning books we've come to know and appreciate from NatGeo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biz-ewerk/message