IdeaFest Radio

Bobby Carlsen, one of the River District's newest businesses owners, discusses the commercial and portrait photography business and the changes the industry has undergone. Bobby talks about the importance of brand, goal setting, and what has attracted him to the River District.

In this episode, we hear from Julie, Ethan, and Alex Brown, the family behind VA's first winery and brewery under one roof. Hear them talk about starting their own business, their regulatory hurdles before opening, as well as plans for expansion!

Ben Davenport Jr., recently named to the 2016 Top 50 Most Influential People in Virginia list published by Virginia Business magazine, is a formidable business man and entrepreneur. In this exclusive interview, Mr. Davenport tells the story of his father starting Davenport Energy, how it has grown over time, and how First Piedmont was started and has evolved alongside the original business.

In this episode, we hear from Will & Becky Roberts, who pitched StaBull Livestock Equipment at the 2015 IdeaFest Business Pitch Competition. We dive deep into the challenges and successes StaBull has experienced over the past year and discuss agriculture as entrepreneurship.

Michael Duncan shares his experiences as a serial entrepreneur and business consultant in Danville, Virginia and reminds us that Cash is King.