USA Booming

This is our second time talking with Gabriel Hargett of Oowee Products. His company is a leather goods manufacturer in Asheville, NC. The goods are handmade and fully customizable. This conversation is heartwarming and encouraging as Gabe partners with the North Carolina Autism Association to employ adults with autism in his shop. We also discuss his ability to pivot during a challenging time and the benefits of preparing for the challenges. Great company. Better man. Find out more at www.ooweeproducts.com.

William Goldberg, founder of Oak & Grist, is an artisan first.  With a natural curiosity for craft and dogged determination to create a product “the right way”, William holds himself to the highest of standards; his own.  Under the guidance of a retired Scottish master distiller, William tips his cap to the past traditions while carving his own, new path forward. The results are delicately balanced spirits brewed, fermented, distilled and aged all under one roof.Firmly planted in the hills of Black Mountain, NC, Oak & Grist is Western North Carolina's first grain-to-glass distillery.  The flagship spirit is a 3 year single malt whiskey with their goals to have  a 10 and 20 year.  William has set is sights on creating a community of local farmers, suppliers and consumers to support and better all involved.  William is a compassionate entrepreneur and as pleasant as the mountains he calls home. If you're ever in the Asheville, NC area give the distillery a visit.  There's tours, a tasting room and special events regularly on the calendar. And tell them USA Booming sent ya!  As the kind folks at Oak & Grist say, “we raise a glass to promising beginnings.”  Cheers.

Making the world a better place One Donation at a time…Come join us and hear an exciting story of how this family based dynamic duo of Ross and Graham Treakle transcends new safe and secure Blockchain technology into one of America's most cutting edge donation sources. Empowering employees to give to their favorite Charities is only a small portion of their story…It's not just the story of OneDonation. Both Russ and Graham are serial entrepreneurs… Hear their stories from one venture to the next and how the great story of One Donation was born through trial and tribulations. Find out more at www.one donation.org #onedonation#winston-salem#entrepreneurship#serialentrepreneur#podcast#charity#donate#usabooming#blockchain#fintech

Blesson Abraham, founder of Cambio Money, episode 21It is true you can do well by doing good. This is exactly what serial entrepreneur, Blesson Abraham, is doing with his Chicago based Cambio Money. Blesson is building a community; a community with the mission to rebuild and repair the finances of everyday Americans. With one in three Americans needing some sort of financial repair, Cambio Money blends financial literacy, industry relationships and some flashy new tech. From sophisticated algorithms to an easy to use app, Cambio is improving the lives of its members.This was a great story for Booming to tell. The definition of Cambio is to change, evolve or transform. As Blesson and his team scale the business up you won't want to take your eyes off of them. The transformation for their members and the business will be remarkable. Find out more at https://www.cambiomoney.com & https://www.linkedin.com/in/blessonjabrahamRecorded at the Venture 135 Fintech Conference Charlotte, NC#usa

New episode out now!  The USA is still the land of opportunity. Our next guests prove you just have to work for it. This is fintech (financial technology) at its finest. We are privileged to be joined by two serial entrepreneurs and fintech vets, Landon Glenn and Ryan Ruff of Asa Technologies, Inc. Just as Asa Whitney connected the East to the West with the Transcontinental Railroad, Asa Technologies is connecting the “digital rails”between banking institutions and customers' favorite fintech apps. Truly a smarter, more secure way to manage sensitive data. The sky's the limit for Landon, Ryan and the rest of the Provo, UT based team. Episode now on YouTube https://lnkd.in/gQcNM8-7To find out more visit https://asa.financial and https://lnkd.in/g9zqjY3vRecorded at the Venture 135 Fintech Conference Charlotte, NC#usa

It's often said to“know thyself”. Greg Hart, Bill Clerici and Kevin Carney, partners of Kingsmen Software, know who they are tip to tail - a software development company and successful business. Gifted with a myriad of talents these entrepreneurs are leading Kingsmen to unprecedented growth. They lead with passion and care for their employees and clients. They speak from the heart as they share their real-world experiences as leaders and entrepreneurs. Find out more at https://kingsmensoftware.comBill Clerici https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-clerici-16a3194Greg Hart https://www.linkedin.com/in/greghartcfoKevin Carney https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-carney-39554b3Recorded at Kingsmen Software HQ, Charlotte, NC#kingsmen #kingsmensoftware #usabooming #charlotte #podcasts #entrepreneurship #software #fintech #success #purpose #mission #usa #charlottefintech 

On the latest Booming episode…Wall St. meets Silicon Valley as Sean Sinykin and John Phillips of FSV Analytics share their story of leveraging partnership and technology to get better outcomes. Great story and even better guys. Their platform is disruptive; their passion, contagious. Find link in bio to YouTube show. Out now wherever you listen to podcasts. #entrepreneur #entrpreneurlife #sanjose #california #usa #usabooming #fsvanalytics #fintech #vc #success #podcasts #thecaststudio

Who are you and what are you doing here?  If you ask the one and only Dan Roselli, the answer is entrepreneur, mentor, advocate. And man, is he doing tons of awesome work! Based in Charlotte, NC, Dan wants to push conventions on what was thought could and could not be done. He is refreshing what it means to be a success and what the face of entrepreneurship looks like. Dan has lived his definition of entrepreneurship: “the pursuit of opportunity without regard to the resources currently employed.”From Packard Place to RevTechLabs to CFV Ventures his pursuits seem to all have the Midas touch. He attributes this to his passion for what he's doing daily, his unique position to do things others cannot, and the will to add social value to his local community. RevTechLabs is a community of investors, entrepreneurs and mentors supporting the tech startup's journey from creation to eventual and ultimate success. #entrepreneurship #podcasts #podcast #usabooming #revtechlabs #charlotte #usa #success #booming #leader #fintech #techFor more information on Dan and a few of his projects:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielroselliTwitter @danielroselliwww.RevTechLabs.comwww.packard.place www.qcfintech.co 

Tom Rusling, founder of Audience Key, is with us today to share their methods to Inc5000 and commercial success. Content marketing is the name of the game for Audience Key, as they step into a $20 billion business, helping to create the highway for businesses to manage their marketing strategies. Tom tells us how their focus on “smart growth” is the key to their success so far. We also get to see a bit of Tom’s personal side talking about his favorite bands and most memorable family vacations he’s gone on. If you’re looking for more information or want to get in contact with AudienceKey, head to https://audiencekey.com

We’re back at Inc5000 today and talking to Julian De Salay for JB Office, a two-time Inc5000 award winning office supplier based out of Los Angeles that has customers all over the nation. Julian has been at JB Office since 2012 and describes its growth, “like being on a rocket ship with no seatbelt.” Julian shares his experience forming their business model to focus on repeat clients and long-term growth over quick profits. On a personal level, Julian lets us in on his working relationship and lessons he learned working with his dad for years, his favorite car, and the most important thing in his life. For more information on Julian and JB Office, check out www.shopjboffice.com

Two of Walk West's founders Laurie Onorio & Sharon Delaney McCloud share their growth story begins with self-evaluation as three firms became one juggernaut. This episode was recorded on site at the Inc. 5000 Conference and Gala in Phoenix, AZ. Since recording they’ve been awarded as one of the fastest growing companies in America for the third time by Inc. magazine. As female marketers and communicators they bring a unique and refreshing perspective to entrepreneurship, strategy execution and growth. Find out more about these creative problem solvers at www.walkwest.com.

We sit down with Nyla Technology Solutions founder, Shana Cosgrove. In this funny, engaging and authentic conversation about building a business, having fun with her family and some other great details. Shana runs one of the most successful privately owned companies in the USA. Learn from Shana she details step-by-step growth from starting with a vision to running one of the fastest growing businesses in America. The sky is the limit for Shana and Nyla Technology Solutions. For certain, the best is yet to come. Find out more about Shana Cosgrove and Nyla Technology Solutions at www.nylatechnologysolutions.com and www.shanacosgrove.com

We are proud to introduce our first non-profit to the podcast, Justice Ministries (JM), of Charlotte, NC. JM is a 501(c)(3) organization with the specific mission of combating human trafficking in the Carolinas. In its first decade of operations, JM has helped hundreds and hundreds of sex trafficking survivors. Indeed talking about modern day slavery is not an easy task, but a necessary one. A man that lives what he believes, Mark’s mission is to serve the lost, forgotten and unwanted of our society. He is a 21st Century Good Samaritan proving every human is intrinsically valuable and can be treated with dignity. Find out more and give your time, talent or treasure at www.justiceministries.org.

As a graduate of the school of hard knocks, Empowered Electric’s owner Josh Levin knows how to succeed with impossible odds. In just 5 short years he’s gone from journeyman electrician to one of the fastest growing companies in America (#210 on Inc. 5000’s 2019 list). Josh is looking to spark a change in the construction and trades industries with a simple yet profound mantra of people over profits. He is a man possessed as he preaches people are the most important part of business - his employees, the customers, suppliers...everyone matters. Not that profits don’t matter, but to remember people are the top priority. Find out more about Josh and Empowered on Instagram and Twitter @empoweredkc or online at www.empoweredkc.com. Check out his podcast at Empowered People Podcast.

Strativia founder, Kenneth Kelly, is one smooth operator. Kelly details the Largo, Maryland based company's step-by-step growth from a providential meeting with a business icon, to learning from past failures and his visions of a future where the sky is the limit. Find out more about Mr. Kelly and Strativia at www.strativia.com.

Gabriel Hargett has found a way to do well by doing good. His company, Oowee Products, is a leather goods manufacturer in scenic Asheville, NC. Gabriel’s company works in tandem with the North Carolina Autism Association. Half of his employees are adults with disabilities. Success could not have found a nicer guy. www.ooweeproducts.com

Episode 8 we have the privilege to visit with Andy Latimer, Founder and CEO of Bluewater, a media and market analytics company based in Clearwater, FL. It seems that Andy has been ahead of the curve for the last 15 years. The time tested visionary proves he can see what’s next from being a cash-based company pre-2008, to going fully digital before competitors, to proving marketing budgets should equal dollars, not impressions. Tune in to see where Latimer and team are going next! Find out more about Bluewater, Latimer & the team at www.bluewater.tv

Pendo founders, Todd Olson and Erik Troan, join USA Booming to share their story of explosive growth. Olson & Troan discuss Pendo’s rise to unicorn status ($1bn+ valuation) is a combination of talented individuals, shared core values and a maniacal focus on the customer. Find out more about Pendo, Olson & Troan at www.pendo.io.

As the CEO of BlueSky IT Partners, Meg Toups has taken the company from zero to over $10 million in gross sales in less than five years. She started BlueSky IT Partners with a vision and $15,000 in seed money. Today, she has clients across the United States and the world and has won awards for industry innovation, IT results and client case studies performed by her team …Listen to one of Houston’s most influential female entrepreneurs and hear how the sky's the limit with BlueSky IT Partners.

The big moments in life are made for people willing to take risks. Imagine spending tens of millions of dollars, pouring all your effort into something for 5 years(sometimes as long as a decade), with absolutely zero guarantees. The effort could result in a blockbuster. It could also result in a flop. Not for you? The chance to achieve greatly is what getsMichael Kelly and the Piedmont Animal Health team out of bed each morning. Because of Piedmont Animal Health’s willingness to take big risks, our favorite furry friends have much more enjoyable and longer lives. Some of Piedmont Animal Health’s biggest moments are happening right now.In this Booming episode we meet Piedmont Animal Health’s CFO, COO and part owner, Michael Kelly in their corporate offices in Greensboro, NC. We learn from Michael's past experiences, acute financial mind and utmost love for our pets is how Piedmont Animal Health has become the most streamlined drug maker on the planet in the companion animal space. Find out more at www.piedmontanimalhealth.com

Cornwell Capital is a family office pursuing direct investments in lower middle market companies. They are a father – son team based in Charlotte, NC.Cornwell Capital operates with three values in all their operations. Integrity, transparency, and relationships. Cornwell Capital believes these values are essential to building a successful business. They always strive to never lose sight of them.

TGRP Solutions was founded in October 2010 by Mark Reister with the belief that there was a better way to provide accounting and finance solutions to our clients. Our founder saw a need in the recruiting and consulting industry for more companies that valued integrity and individuals. The company was built to meet and surpass client and candidate expectations. Based in Denver, CO. Find out more at www.tgrpsolutions.com

Perhaps you can have it all. Jay Offerdahl, founder of Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, shares how his company's growth and his personal development soared when heempowered others to take control of the business. Based in Charlotte, NC and now in 8markets. Find out more at www.vikingmergers.com

It does not take long to see why EideCom’s Charles Eide and Lisa Johnson are experiencing hyper growth. They’re smart, driven and having fun doing what they do! Based in Minneapolis, MN, EideCom is an Event Production Services company doing things differently. Charles shares his brand and growth sources from other industries to create a one-of-a-kind experience for his clients. Loads of laughs and takeaways in this fast-paced episode.