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About Michael ColeMichael's entrepreneurial success has earned him national recognition, both as a contestant and judge on The Blox, the first reality show dedicated to entrepreneurs. Under his leadership, Next Level Technician has experienced rapid growth, securing back-to-back placements on Charlotte Business Journal's Fast 50 in 2023 and 2024, and ranking #572 on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America in 2024. His dedication to innovation and industry excellence has also led to his nomination for Entrepreneur of the Year in 2024, solidifying his impact as a leader in both business and workforce development. With his background in sales and entrepreneurship, Michael can share insights on how he leveraged industry knowledge to create and grow Next Level Technician into one of the fastest-growing private companies in America.https://www.nextleveltechnician.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-level-technician---------------------------------About Denise BrownArmed with candor and wit, Dr. Denise Brown - a Stanford-trained physician, executive, and mom - is the Fairy God Doctor. With her 25+ years of experience caring for and mentoring thousands of badass women around the globe, Dr. Denise represents a manual for working women to create life on their own terms.https://thefairygoddoctor.com/----------------------------------When It Worked Podcasthttps://getoffthedamnphone.com/podcast

Dobson Interiors is a boutique design firm located in Lake Norman, North Carolina. The company focuses on creating aesthetically pleasing and functional living spaces tailored to each client's lifestyle and needs for every stage of life. Founded by Stephanie Dobson, a Charlotte native with a decade of experience in corporate finance, Dobson Interiors brings a unique blend of creativity and meticulous attention to detail to every project. Her background in corporate finance gives her a unique perspective, bringing a high level of organization and efficiency to her design projects. Dobson's expertise in managing payroll tax operations for major corporations like Bank of America, Duke Energy, and CVS translates into a highly organized and efficient approach to interior design. Her work has garnered recognition from local publications, including LKN Magazine and Charlotte Business Journal. With a unique blend of corporate experience and creative vision, Stephanie Dobson and Dobson Interiors are committed to designing beautiful and functional homes that meet the needs and reflect the personalities of their clients in the Lake Norman area.Dobson Interiors21000 Torrence Chapel RdSuite 211Cornelius, NC 28031(704) 781-8377@dobsoninteriors---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Best of LKNhttps://thebestoflkn.com/Hosted by:Jeff HammAllen Tate Realtors®Charlotte & Lake Norman (NC)www.LKNreal.comSupport the show

In this episode of Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski sits down with Garrett Herbst, an architect and computational design expert at Little Diversified Architectural Consultants, to tackle a pressing question: Is AI disrupting architecture—or saving it?Garrett shares his journey from designing football stadiums in his high school dream house to pioneering advanced computational techniques that are reshaping architecture. He dives deep into AI-driven design, parametric modeling, and digital fabrication, exploring how these tools are transforming efficiency, sustainability, and even aesthetics in modern buildings.The conversation also covers regenerative design, microalgae facades, and mass timber construction, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in sustainable architecture. Whether you're an architect, engineer, or simply fascinated by the future of buildings, this episode is packed with insights.Tune in to discover how AI and computation are redefining the built environment!More About Garrett HerbstGarrett Herbst is an architect, project manager, and leader in computational design and sustainable innovation at Little Diversified Architectural Consulting. As a founder of Little's Emerging Tech CoLab, he has driven the integration of AI, parametric scripting, and data analysis into architectural practice, enhancing efficiency and expanding design possibilities. Working with UNC Charlotte's Integrated Design Research Lab and Dr. Kyoung-Hee Kim's EcoClosure he helped develop next-generation microalgae façade systems—recognized with an Architect Magazine R+D Award and supported by multiple National Science Foundation grants. Named one of Charlotte Business Journal's Top 100 Innovators of 2024, Garrett has played a key role in major mass timber and commercial projects, including the Truist Center Plaza, Ally Charlotte Center, and BMW's Technical Training Facility. In addition to his professional practice, he served as an adjunct professor at UNC Charlotte, where he taught computational design and emerging technologies within the profession, mentoring the next generation of architects.CONTACT:https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettmichaelherbst/https://www.littleonline.com/leadership/garrett-herbst/ Where To Find Us:https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/                                                   www.advancedglazings.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcastwww.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625                https://twitter.com/bbfhpod                                                              https://twitter.com/Solera_Daylight                                            https://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/                       https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltdhttps://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd

Barry Matherly joins Dennis, and they discuss the skills needed to be a great leader and how to become involved and give back to the economic development profession.  Barry has worn a lot of hats in his economic development career. His current role is as the President and CEO of Hickey Global. Prior to joining Hickey Global, Barry was the President and CEO of the Detroit Regional Partnership and the Greater Richmond Partnership. You have led large organizations in very different communities. How were those positions and communities different? How were you able to adapt your skills to lead large teams and provide economic development leadership for the community? Along the way, you were also the Chair of IEDC and the Dean of OUEDI.  What made you want to get involved in IEDC? Talk about your journey at IEDC, culminating in becoming the board chair. Why was certification important to you? What advice do you have for IEDC members who want to get more involved? Talk about OUEDI, its impact, and the education it provides. Barry Matherly has helped communities prosper by creating opportunities for new investment and job growth for over 30 years. As a certified economic development professional and trusted international thought leader, he develops growth strategies to create vibrant, inclusive communities. Barry leads Hickey Global, a part of the Hickey Family of advisory companies, utilizing its immense capabilities across a global footprint. With offices throughout the world and a diverse team of economic development, site selection, research, and marketing staff, Hickey handles innovative and complex assignments. Mr. Matherly is a past chair of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the largest economic development association in the world, and the dean and an instructor at the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute.  He is also an instructor at UNC-Chapel Hill's Basic Economic Development course. Over a long career managing economic development organizations, Barry has leadership experience at the city, county, regional and university levels.  He also interned 3 years for the United States Department of Commerce and worked 6 years in management for a Fortune 500 company. Barry has a bachelor's degree from James Madison University and a master's degree from Virginia Tech University.  He is also a graduate of the Economic Development Institute at the University of Oklahoma and a recipient of the Robert B. Cassell Leadership Award.   Barry Matherly was named one of the 40 Leaders Under 40 (2002) by the Charlotte Business Journal, recognized as a North Carolina Main Street Champion, designated as a Fellow Member and Honorary Life Member by IEDC and is a Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum.  He was also inducted into Virginia Tech's School of Public and International Affairs Alumni Hall of Fame.  

Charlotte Business Journal's Erik Spanberg joins Bo and Jim to talk about the Concert For Carolina Event announced yesterday to support those affected by Helene. Plus, Billy Joel, Sting as well as Savannah Bananas are all coming to Charlotte. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Level up your industry language by visiting www.riskeducation.org/insurtech to learn about a brand new self-paced course developed with BrokerTech Ventures: Introduction To Insurance for Insurtech Professionals. Douglas Ver Mulm is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Turris, a financial infrastructure platform for the insurance industry. Prior to this, Douglas was the Co-Founder & CEO at Stable Insurance, focusing on distribution and analytics for insurance in the shared/on-demand economy. With a background in law and economics/finance, Douglas has also served as a Volunteer Executive Director at InsurTech Association and as a Lead Mentor at Founders Network. Garrett Droege, CIC, CPCU, CLCS, CBIA, CWCA, CRIS serves as Senior Vice President and Director of Innovation and Digital Risk Practice Leader at IMA Financial. His role oversees IMA's national focus in the technology, and digital risk verticals (collectively called the Advanced Industries Specialty). He also co-manages IMA Labs, IMA's insurtech innovation, investment, and strategy with BrokerTech Ventures. Additionally, he is part of the founding team of IMA's web3Labs initiative and helped IMA become the first broker to build an insurance and risk management facility in the metaverse and issue the industry's first “proof of coverage” via blockchain/NFT. He serves on the Crypto.Chicks NFT Advisory Board and consults with several other NFT projects.Prior to his current role, he served as CEO/Executive Director of TechAssure Association, Inc., an international consortium of insurance agents/brokers specializing in technology-related risks.  Garrett's expertise includes Errors & Omissions, Cyber, and Technology Risk Management. Additionally, he is a brokerage technology specialist – focused on InsurTech, AMS/BMS/CRM platforms, data mining, and client journey tech stack development. Garrett has designed complex insurance and risk management programs for some of the most sophisticated and diverse tech businesses in the country.  These include firms in info tech, medical technology, telecommunications, new media and all types of digital risk and blockchain. Garrett is an alumnus of University of North Carolina at Wilmington and The Hartford School of Insurance.  He was named to the Charlotte Business Journal's 40 Under Forty list and Insurance Business America's Young Guns of Insurance list. Garrett is routinely featured in national publications and media productions, including NPR's All Things Considered.  He holds the esteemed Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) industry designations, among others. He has been a featured keynote speaker for numerous organizations, including: Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Public Radio, CIO Magazine, Society of CPCU, Insurance Innovators, FinTech Association of Hong Kong, Net Diligence, Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society (HIMSS), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), North Carolina Technology Association, Texas Blockchain Council and many more. Droege has been named three times to the Hot 100 List – a group of the top 100 insurance professionals that have “moved the industry forward” over the past 12 months. Garrett also serves as an advisor and mentor to several technology startup companies and has extensive relationships with global accelerator programs and investors. He is a frequent guest on business podcasts including: “The Insurance Guys”, Lowenstein Sandler's “Don't Take No For An Answer,” “InsurTech Geek Podcast,” “Beyond Insurance,” “A.I. Wisdom,” “The Insurance Coffeehouse,” has context menu Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

Charlotte Business Journal's Erik Spanberg joins Good Morning BT to preview next year's PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, Plus, the latest on the Red Line proposal by Charlotte City Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexandria (Lexi) Lutz is the Senior Corporate Counsel at Nordstrom, where she advises the company on legal matters related to privacy, cybersecurity, and AI. Prior to Nordstrom, Lexi worked for a large national hotel brand and an international food service company. She is a Certified Information Privacy Professional in the US and Europe and holds the Charlotte Business Journal award for Outstanding Corporate Counsel in a large company.  In this episode… 19 states have passed privacy laws, fundamentally altering how companies collect, share, and sell consumer data. And, as consumers become more aware of their privacy rights and how companies and their third-party vendors handle their data, retailers are at the forefront adapting their privacy programs, due diligence processes, and third-party contractual agreements to meet compliance requirements and maintain customer trust. What's more, the new SEC cyber rules place even more security requirements on retailers' relationships with third-party vendors, further complicating expectations. How can retailers navigate this complex regulatory landscape while providing the best experiences for their customers? Adapting privacy programs to evolving regulations is an intricate process requiring a company to evaluate its operations, size, and resources. No matter the circumstances, it's crucial to maintain control over consumer information and ensure all third-party vendor contracts are up to date and transparent. And as retailers incorporate generative AI into their online and in-store shopping experiences, they should take extra steps to ensure personalization, efficiency, and protection are not lost.  In this week's episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels chat with Alexandria (Lexi) Lutz, the Senior Corporate Counsel at Nordstrom, how retailers can navigate privacy challenges, leverage AI, and maintain consumer trust in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Lexi highlights how these regulations — including the SEC cyber rules — impact everything from third-party vendor due diligence and contractual requirements to in-house privacy programs and consumer data sharing and selling. She also discusses the implications of generative AI in retail, maintaining that it should enhance the shopping experience rather than replace human input.

Erik Spanberg from the Charlotte Business Journal joins Willie P to discuss an array of business decisions happening across many local sports teams. We review the sale of both the Checkers and Knights and the impact those sales will have. We also talk about the BofA renovations and how those negotiations are coming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erik Spanberg from The Charlotte Business Journal joins John and Jim to talk about the Copa Cup match last night at Bank of America stadium, that ended in a fight between players and fans. Also, Erik gives his thoughts on the trajectory of Charlotte FC after their first playoff birth last season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte Business Journal's Erik Spanberg joins Bo and Beth to discuss Charlotte City Council's latest plan to create the "Red-Line" to connect Charlotte to Mooresville and surrounding areas.  Also, Erik talks about the new aviation museum in Charlotte.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fifth part of this six-part series on Stories from the River, host Charlie Malouf welcomes back guest and good friend Charlie Workmon, President and CEO of Riverstone Logistics. In this episode, Charlie W discusses making the move to take over Riverstone Logistics full time with his full focus and effort.  He discusses the transition as well as asking Charlie M to serve as his formal mentor in 2021.  They discuss the mutually beneficial mentorship meetings that they held every two weeks, which included a formal agenda and walking through the influential Keith J. Cunningham book together, "The Road Less Stupid: Advice from the Chairman of the Board."  Charlie W talked about reflecting on the phrase: Know the game you're playing.  As Charlie W began to embrace the practice of "Thinking Time" that he took from Cunningham's book, he began to see clearly that Riverstone would be a people-centric and a client-centric platform for loving people well.  And not to be the biggest or the best but just to be on the journey and improve a little bit each day.  This belief would eventually be infused into the Company's purpose to love, serve, and improve. In 2021, Charlie W also came to the realization that the Company needed to be well capitalized in order to be able to run further faster.  This realization would eventually lead him to facilitating a transaction and to bring in a sponsor (i.e., a group of investors) who believed in the vision and to come help them take the Company to a completely different level in a way that's meant to love people. Charlie W cited the connection that he made with Harold Baron, the former CEO of Nolan Transportation, and the key leader behind the strategic money and group of private investors who would invest in RLX.  Harold is now the Chairman of the Board of Directors for RLX.   Charlie W reflected on the day that transaction closed in mid October 2021 and the gravity of that transaction.  He knew that they had put the Company in a really good position for the future, and that this was setting the stage to not just survive but to flourish with open hands.  The stage had been set to have rapid growth with strong financial backing.  Riverstone Logistics has seen impressive growth with revenues increasing from $13M in 2020, tripling to $42M in 2021, then doubling to $85M in 2022, more than doubling again in 2023 to $191M, and projected to reach $300M in 2024.  RLX has been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in Charlotte by the Charlotte Business Journal for the past three years, and they completed their first acquisition late last year. Charlie W says that RLX today is a sunrise company who's best days are ahead of us.  Their operations reach across 31 states and three countries with 650 Extra Milers ("Extra Milers" being the term given to RLX's full-time employees).  RLX is a multi-modal logistics company with a successful Final Mile division as well as a growing brokerage division.  Their big customers are Lowe's, The Home Depot, IKEA, HD Supply, Crate & Barrel, Ashley Store licensees, and GE Appliances.  Charlie W explains that they are playing the part of a company that is set to do business differently.  He says that they have a "Field of Dreams" mindset where they bring key people in ahead of the need while waiting to see if their client would also join the company.  A mindset of "If you build it, they will come."  And, Charlie W says that they strive to over serve their clients, that they're structured to serve and love them well, that they have a transparent cost model, and that they work with their clients to share costs and help rein them in.   And he says that they focus on being open hands, being transparent and reliable, and enroll them on the front end as to what is a fair margin for their services. Charlie W unpacks the inspiration behind the company's Purpose statement "to use our God-given talents and opportunities to love our neighbors, serve our communities and improve our industry," which he and the management team crafted in late 2021. And then Charlie W also walks through the seven Core Beliefs of Riverstone Logistics:  - Go the Extra Mile - Run through the Storm - Canoe the Mountains - Win the Right Way - Pencils Have Erasers - Mutual Prosperity   - Profit Fuels Purpose Book mentioned: The Road Less Stupid: Advice from the Chairman of the Board - Keith Cunningham - https://www.amazon.com/Road-Less-Stupid-Keith-Cunningham/dp/0984659269  RLX Purpose & Core Beliefs:  https://rlx.us/purpose/ Listen to part one of this conversation, Family Business to Logistics Leader: How Charlie Workmon Got Started: https://youtu.be/2dtnhUNHwLs      Listen to part two of this conversation, Parenthood, Prayer, and Perspective Fuel Purpose for Charlie Workmon: https://youtu.be/aqYuV1qQokk  Listen to part three of this conversation, Broad River's 2015 Bold Reset: Turning Challenges into Opportunities with Charlie Workmon: https://youtu.be/1AW0WwZaC4A    Listen to part four of this conversation, Purpose-Driven Leadership in Retail Operations with Charlie Workmon: https://youtu.be/1AW0WwZaC4A   This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nS3gzJAjF0s  Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes. This show is brought to you by Broad River Retail. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com       Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail     

In the fifth part of this six-part series on Stories from the River, host Charlie Malouf welcomes back guest and good friend Charlie Workmon, President and CEO of Riverstone Logistics. In this episode, Charlie W discusses making the move to take over Riverstone Logistics full time with his full focus and effort.  He discusses the transition as well as asking Charlie M to serve as his formal mentor in 2021.  They discuss the mutually beneficial mentorship meetings that they held every two weeks, which included a formal agenda and walking through the influential Keith J. Cunningham book together, "The Road Less Stupid: Advice from the Chairman of the Board."  Charlie W talked about reflecting on the phrase: Know the game you're playing.  As Charlie W began to embrace the practice of "Thinking Time" that he took from Cunningham's book, he began to see clearly that Riverstone would be a people-centric and a client-centric platform for loving people well.  And not to be the biggest or the best but just to be on the journey and improve a little bit each day.  This belief would eventually be infused into the Company's purpose to love, serve, and improve. In 2021, Charlie W also came to the realization that the Company needed to be well capitalized in order to be able to run further faster.  This realization would eventually lead him to facilitating a transaction and to bring in a sponsor (i.e., a group of investors) who believed in the vision and to come help them take the Company to a completely different level in a way that's meant to love people. Charlie W cited the connection that he made with Harold Baron, the former CEO of Nolan Transportation, and the key leader behind the strategic money and group of private investors who would invest in RLX.  Harold is now the Chairman of the Board of Directors for RLX.   Charlie W reflected on the day that transaction closed in mid October 2021 and the gravity of that transaction.  He knew that they had put the Company in a really good position for the future, and that this was setting the stage to not just survive but to flourish with open hands.  The stage had been set to have rapid growth with strong financial backing.  Riverstone Logistics has seen impressive growth with revenues increasing from $13M in 2020, tripling to $42M in 2021, then doubling to $85M in 2022, more than doubling again in 2023 to $191M, and projected to reach $300M in 2024.  RLX has been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in Charlotte by the Charlotte Business Journal for the past three years, and they completed their first acquisition late last year. Charlie W says that RLX today is a sunrise company who's best days are ahead of us.  Their operations reach across 31 states and three countries with 650 Extra Milers ("Extra Milers" being the term given to RLX's full-time employees).  RLX is a multi-modal logistics company with a successful Final Mile division as well as a growing brokerage division.  Their big customers are Lowe's, The Home Depot, IKEA, HD Supply, Crate & Barrel, Ashley Store licensees, and GE Appliances.  Charlie W explains that they are playing the part of a company that is set to do business differently.  He says that they have a "Field of Dreams" mindset where they bring key people in ahead of the need while waiting to see if their client would also join the company.  A mindset of "If you build it, they will come."  And, Charlie W says that they strive to over serve their clients, that they're structured to serve and love them well, that they have a transparent cost model, and that they work with their clients to share costs and help rein them in.   And he says that they focus on being open hands, being transparent and reliable, and enroll them on the front end as to what is a fair margin for their services. Charlie W unpacks the inspiration behind the company's Purpose statement "to use our God-given talents and opportunities to love our neighbors, serve our communities and improve our industry," which he and the management team crafted in late 2021. And then Charlie W also walks through the seven Core Beliefs of Riverstone Logistics:  - Go the Extra Mile - Run through the Storm - Canoe the Mountains - Win the Right Way - Pencils Have Erasers - Mutual Prosperity   - Profit Fuels Purpose Book mentioned: The Road Less Stupid: Advice from the Chairman of the Board - Keith Cunningham - https://www.amazon.com/Road-Less-Stupid-Keith-Cunningham/dp/0984659269  RLX Purpose & Core Beliefs:  https://rlx.us/purpose/ Listen to part one of this conversation, Family Business to Logistics Leader: How Charlie Workmon Got Started: https://youtu.be/2dtnhUNHwLs      Listen to part two of this conversation, Parenthood, Prayer, and Perspective Fuel Purpose for Charlie Workmon: https://youtu.be/aqYuV1qQokk  Listen to part three of this conversation, Broad River's 2015 Bold Reset: Turning Challenges into Opportunities with Charlie Workmon: https://youtu.be/1AW0WwZaC4A    Listen to part four of this conversation, Purpose-Driven Leadership in Retail Operations with Charlie Workmon: https://youtu.be/1AW0WwZaC4A   This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nS3gzJAjF0s  Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes. This show is brought to you by Broad River Retail. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com       Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail     

Society 54 Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Jill Huse is renowned as a trusted professional services advisor. Jill, a certified Business Coach, is highly regarded for her progressive ingenuity, research-based strategy and, most importantly, her ability to deliver results for clients. In addition to her work with Society 54, Jill is also co-founder and CSO of Society Tech, a technology company that utilizes the proprietary software INform54 to help law firms track and analyze their firm performance initiatives to support strategic growth. Jill's strengths lie in ideation on high-level strategy, leadership development, and coaching attorneys and business professionals on career growth and relationship selling. She has worked in professional services marketing (legal and accounting) for over twenty years. She has an innate ability to identify, encourage, and develop her clients' unique and differentiating professional strengths, and to help clients leverage these strengths to meet and exceed bottom-line goals. Prior to launching Society 54, Jill led the marketing and business development department at one of the most reputable AmLaw firms in the southeast. While there, she structured and guided her team in developing, implementing, and managing award-winning communication, business development, and marketing initiatives. Further, Jill is a tenured member of the Legal Marketing Association (LMA), serving as the 2020 President of the International Board of Directors where she led the efforts to expand LMA to Europe; additionally, she also served as the president of the Southeastern Chapter. Jill is also one of the founding members of Law 2.5, a roundtable think tank focused on the future of the legal industry and how to implement and lead change, and was co-founder and Principal at The Chiral Project which focused on Leadership Development for Women in Professional Services. Jill was inducted into the Legal Marketing Association's Hall of Fame in 2024 for her leadership and contributions to the association and its membership. In 2023, Jill and Heather earned a spot in the Charlotte Business Journal's Fast 50, ranking Society 54 as the 8th fastest-growing private company in the Charlotte region. In 2021, she was inducted as a Fellow into the College of Law Practice Management. And, in 2016, Jill was personally selected as one of the “50 Most Influential Women in Charlotte” by The Mecklenburg Times. Jill is not only well-connected, but she is also highly respected and widely sought for her expertise and paramount perspective in all aspects of professional services marketing. ---------------------------------------- This show is sponsored by Leopard Solutions Legal Intelligence Suite of products, Firmscape, and Leopard BI. Push ahead of the pack with the power of Leopard. For a free demo, visit this link: https://www.leopardsolutions.com/index.php/request-a-demo/ www.theplacementclub.com Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillhuse/ https://society54.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erik Spanberg from The Charlotte Business Journal joins Bo and Beth to give some of the highlights from the weekends "Lovin' Life Music Festival" in Charlotte. Plus, Erik talks about what to expect this week in Charlotte as the Wells Fargo Championship gets into full swing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erik Spanberg of the Charlotte Business Journal joins Bo Thompson and Jim Szoke to talk about the ACC Men's Basketball Tournament and how the addition of west coast teams will affect travel and logistics next season. Erik discusses the future of professional golf events in Charlotte after the news of Wells Fargo pulling sponsorship from the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow. Also, Bo, Jim and Erik react the the latest comments on the Carolina Panthers and team owner David Tepper made by country music star, Luke Combs. Plus, online sports gambling is now legal in NC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erik Spanberg of the Charlotte Business Journal joins Bo, Beth, and Jim on Good Morning BT to talk about the Carolina Panthers raising ticket prices for the 2024 season and the plans for a new field house and training facility for the Panthers in Uptown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you the owner of a brick-and-mortar business who wants more customers, better staff retention, and to make more revenue? Are you always looking for more tips about how to grow your business? Then this week's podcast episode is for you. Tune in as the Co-Founder and CEO of AR Workshop, Maureen Anders, shares secrets she's learned along the way to grow her brick-and-mortar business to 125 locations. Maureen Anders is a creator and entrepreneur who successfully founded four companies spanning stationery, event marketing, graphic design, arts and crafts, and retail. Most recently, she brought all of these categories together to create AR Workshop, a charming boutique studio concept designed to inspire creativity through hands-on craft classes, group activities, private parties, summer art camps, and a curated retail selection of gifts, home decor, and DIY-to-Go kits. AR Workshop's flagship location opened in Pineville, NC in 2016, and within months there was high demand for franchising across the country. The brand reached 100 franchise locations in less than 3 years and continues to grow. Awards and accolades include 2021 Entrepreneur's #1 Top DIY Paint and Sip Studio Franchise, 2023 Top Franchises Under $100k, and Charlotte's Fast 50. Anders was recognized as Charlotte's 40 under 40 in Charlotte Business Journal. Her mission to empower and inspire others, combined with her eye for impeccable branding, design aesthetic, and social content has been her recipe for success. In her spare time, Maureen enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, cooking, and lake life. Be sure to take notes as Maureen shares: How just saying yes to a big opportunity that scares you and figuring it later can take your business to the next level Why having team members in roles where they can utilize their strengths and unique abilities will motivate them to stay with you for a long time Why it's fun to remember that as an entrepreneur you can choose to do whatever you want and every day can be different Why when selecting franchisees you must be certain the person is passionate about growing the business and not just the product Why if you want to succeed as a brick-and-mortar business you have to be involved in your community Be prepared to be motivated to grow your brick-and-mortar with Maureen's inspiring tips! Follow the Local Business Hacks podcast for more inspiring interviews, hacks, and insider secrets to help grow your business.

In this short episode, Charlie takes a moment to celebrate the wins from Broad River's recent awards that it has received.  Even though Broad River is a 20-year-old Company, it was recently recognized as a Fast 50 award recipient twice (last Fall by the Charlotte Business Journal as one of the fastest 50 growing companies in the 16-county, greater Charlotte region and earlier this month by the state of South Carolina as one of the 50 fastest growing companies in the state.    By leveraging its four growth strategies, planning for growth through constant budgeting and forecasting, Broad River has grown by 16% compounded annually over the last 13 years (from 2009 - 2022).  A 16% Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) has only been achieved because of its growth-minded Memory Makers who have invested in themselves while also executing the plan consistently over the years.   Charlie explains the Broad River's quest is to grow by 20% compounded annually, both on the top line as well as the bottom line.  And, this quest keeps them motivated to continue elevating and striving to scale the mountain year after year.  But, it's also good to pause to celebrate the wins along the journey. This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m4-iq0cPz_E  We hope you enjoy this episode, and subscribe to our podcast for a new story each week. Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.

In this short episode, Charlie takes a moment to celebrate the wins from Broad River's recent awards that it has received.  Even though Broad River is a 20-year-old Company, it was recently recognized as a Fast 50 award recipient twice (last Fall by the Charlotte Business Journal as one of the fastest 50 growing companies in the 16-county, greater Charlotte region and earlier this month by the state of South Carolina as one of the 50 fastest growing companies in the state.    By leveraging its four growth strategies, planning for growth through constant budgeting and forecasting, Broad River has grown by 16% compounded annually over the last 13 years (from 2009 - 2022).  A 16% Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) has only been achieved because of its growth-minded Memory Makers who have invested in themselves while also executing the plan consistently over the years.   Charlie explains the Broad River's quest is to grow by 20% compounded annually, both on the top line as well as the bottom line.  And, this quest keeps them motivated to continue elevating and striving to scale the mountain year after year.  But, it's also good to pause to celebrate the wins along the journey. This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m4-iq0cPz_E  We hope you enjoy this episode, and subscribe to our podcast for a new story each week. Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.

The Western and Southern professional tennis tournament says no to Charlotte. Another piece of the Eastland Yards development is approved, and the Black Political Caucus is on board with CMS school bonds. Those stories and more with guest host Erik Spanberg from the Charlotte Business Journal, on this week's Local News Roundup.

Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of Breaking with Brett Jensen! Brett starts the show with an update on the drama surrounding Indian Trail politicians with WBT News' Scott Hamilton.  Then we're joined by Erik Spanberg from the Charlotte Business Journal to talk about The Western and Southern Open tennis tournament staying in Cincinatti despite Charlotte's bid to become the new host of the tournament. Erik and Brett talk about why Charlotte wanted to become the new host of the tournament and what it means that they didn't get a deal done.  Brett and Erik also talk about the potential of a Major League Baseball team coming to Charlotte or the Carolina's in general and if they think it will eventually happpen.  Later Brett shares an interview with North Carolina Speaker of the House Tim Moore after he visited with WBT host Pete Kaliner earlier this afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys are joined by Erik Spanberg, managing editor for the Charlotte Business Journal, to discuss what the push to get Major League Baseball to Charlotte looks like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hump Day on The Brett Winterble Show! Brett gets you excited for tonight's News & Brews event at Heist Brewery in Barrel Arts before sharing his thoughts on the Hunter Biden plea deal getting rescinded and how "bulletin board material,"  played a role + Caller Jim in San Diego is back to talk about the Oppenheimer movie after killing the show. We're also joined once again by The Coach Matt Doherty! Brett and The Coach talk about RFK Jr.'s town hall with Sean Hannity and what it means for his popularity numbers as he challenges Joe Biden for the Democrat nominee for President in 2024 + Bo Thompson joins Brett and The Coach Matt Doherty for Crossing The Streams.  The guys talk about News and Brews, RFK Jr and the rest of the Presidential candidate field and the Hunter Biden plea deal problems + Coach talks about an article about him in the Charlotte Business Journal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Today we welcome Alan Fitzpatrick to the podcast. Alan is the cofounder and CEO of Open Broadband, an internet service provider (ISP) focused on serving traditionally underserved areas. Alan and his cofounder, Kent Wenrich, started Open Broadband in 2016. Today, Open Broadband is one of Charlotte's fastest growing startups, having been named to Charlotte Business Journal's Fast 50 list each year since 2018. We cover several topics during our conversation with Alan, including… How $42B of federal government grants are changing the ISP space Rural and urban markets both containing underserved segments Meeting an angel investor through a startup pitch event in Raleigh Weighing exit opportunities in growth and decision-making How this business differs from their previous 2 software companies …as well as what's next for Open Broadband in the coming years. And for those brave souls who want to listen to our original podcast with Alan, here is Episode 35 and Episode 36. Please enjoy this conversation with Alan Fitzpatrick.    William Bissett is the owner of and an Investment Advisor Representative of Portus Wealth Advisors, a Registered Investment Adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Opinions expressed on this program do not necessarily reflect those of Portus Wealth Advisors. The topics discussed and opinions given are not intended to address the specific needs of any listener.    Portus Wealth Advisors does not offer legal or tax advice, listeners are encouraged to discuss their financial needs with the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance.   Investments described herein may be speculative and may involve a substantial risk of loss. Interests may be offered only to persons who qualify as accredited investors under applicable state and federal regulation or an eligible employee of the management company. There generally is no public market for the Interests. Prospective investors should particularly note that many factors affect performance, including changes in market conditions and interest rates, and other economic, political or financial developments. Past performance is not, and should not be construed as, indicative of future results. 

Are you an athlete seeking to monetize, protect, and leverage your Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)? Now is your chance to get all the information you need to boss up your NIL and demand your worth. How? Join the NILCOMBINE 2023 event by visiting https://bit.ly/NILCOMBINE2023. ABOUT CHRISTOPHER MOXLEY Christopher “Chris” Moxley is a Charlotte native and graduate of UNC Charlotte where he received an Excellence in Leadership Award from the Black Alumni Chapter and was selected as a Distinguished Young Alumnus by the Belk College of Business.   Recently featured in Forbes Magazine and named as a 'Top 40 Under 40' by the Charlotte Business Journal, Chris is a former Division 1 collegiate track and field athlete and career financial services and risk management professional turned full-time entrepreneur and Co-owner of the award-winning Charlotte-based lifestyle brand, 704 Shop. Through partnerships with several large-scale for-profit, non-profit and government entities, including the Professional Golfer's Association of America (PGA and Major League Soccer), 704 Shop continues to elevate and redefine what it means to support local.   Chris also has other ventures in the real estate investment and live entertainment industries. He serves as a member of several prominent non-profit boards, including the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance's Executive Committee, the UNC Charlotte Foundation Board of Directors, and serves as Chairman of the Board for the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Foundation. Having started two needs-based scholarships at UNC Charlotte, Chris is passionate about philanthropy and economic mobility.   Connect with Chris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter ABOUT SIVONNIA DEBARROS Sivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros's practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waysa/support

Erik Spanberg, managing editor for the Charlotte Business Journal, joins the fellas to talk about how stadium renovations at Bank of America Stadium could go down, the building of the Hornets entertainment district and the push to get the draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craft beer is more than just a beverage, it's a culture driver. Each brewery has its own personality that's expressed through product and place, be it a neighborhood watering hole or concert venue or the place to play cornhole with your kids while you enjoy a pint. Resident Culture in Charlotte, NC, founded in 2017 by Amanda and Phillip McLamb, has a modern, welcoming style, in beer and design and the brewery gathering spaces, and it's quickly become one of the hottest breweries in the country. It's already received accolades that include “Top 10 Best New Breweries in the World” in 2018, one of VinePair's "25 Best Breweries in the Country" in 2022, and that same year, Amanda was the recipient of The VinePair 50 and The Charlotte Business Journal's 40 Under 40. When I'm in Charlotte and walk into either location, it's evident that there is something special happening at Resident Culture, and the brewing of seriously delicious beer is just the beginning.

For this episode of the eCom Logistics Podcast, we welcome Josh Jewett, Operating Partner at NewRoad Capital Partners. Today, he shares his time and experience in working with enterprises and exploring opportunities in supply chain and operations using the technological advancements of today. He also shares his thoughts on professional services and how they interact with logistics overall. ABOUT JOSHJosh Jewett is an operating partner at NewRoad Capital Partners, a private equity firm investing in opportunities in Supply Chain, Logistics, Retail, and Consumer Packaged Goods sectors in the lower middle market. He leverages his executive experience driving value for two large retail enterprises to improve the performance of his firm's portfolio companies and the return for his firm's investors. Before his current roles, Josh was CIO at Dollar Tree, Inc. and its subsidiary, Family Dollar, Inc., from 2002 to 2020. Following the close of the $11B acquisition of Family Dollar in 2015, Josh led the effort to create IT as a shared service for all Dollar Tree banners.  In his role at Dollar Tree, Josh also partnered with fellow senior executives to drive several major corporate initiatives in supply chain and logistics, customer engagement, human capital management, and back office operations by leveraging a variety of advanced technological solutions to capitalize on the scale of the new $24B retail organization. Josh's leadership and expertise has been recognized by multiple regional and national industry organizations. Most notably, he was named CIO of the Year, “Strategic Impact” by RIS News in 2013. He was also chosen as CIO of the Year later that same year by the Charlotte Business Journal.  HIGHLIGHTS01:01 What brought Josh into the private equity world and taking a mentorship role05:51 Understanding a company as an enterprise-class buyer09:17 Is there ever a world where professional services and logistics do not exist13:03 Buy vs build from the technology standpoint16:22 Generative AI and the impact of similar technology QUOTES 06:40 It can be natural to become an enterprise-class buyer - Josh: "There's much more to it than just a great product. You have to have a great team, you have to have momentum in the marketplace, you have to have added competition and all that. But invariably that's the first thing I look at is what's the business problem it's trying to solve and do I believe that this is a good way to solve that problem"   10:15 Few organizations have the bench strength to implement a new product - Josh: "There's always a burn-in and optimization phase with a new platform. If you don't have skills or the resources to do that, there's no way to get around professional services supplementing your activity." Find out more about Josh in the links below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshjewett-cio/Website: https://newroadcp.com/

Our special guest on the pod this week if Jordan Schindler.  Jordan is on a mission to simplify health and wellness. As the Founder/CEO of Nufabrx, he built the #1 fastest growing company in the region as named by Charlotte Business Journal, and has developed and launched a new category of products to 8-figure revenue […]

GARRETT DROEGE, CIC, CPCU, CLCS, CBIA, CWCA, CRISGarrett Droege serves as Senior Vice President and Director of Innovation and Digital Risk Practice Leader at IMA Financial. His role oversees IMA's national focus in the technology, and digital risk verticals (collectively called the Advanced Industries Specialty). He also co-manages IMA Labs, IMA's insurtech innovation, investment, and strategy with BrokerTech Ventures. Additionally, he is part of the founding team of IMA's web3Labs initiative and helped IMA become the first broker to build an insurance and risk management facility in the metaverse and issue the industry's first “proof of coverage” via blockchain/NFT. He serves on the Crypto.Chicks NFT Advisory Board and consults with several other NFT projects.Prior to his current role, he served as CEO/Executive Director of TechAssure Association, Inc., an international consortium of insurance agents/brokers specializing in technology-related risks.  Garrett's expertise includes Errors & Omissions, Cyber, and Technology Risk Management. Additionally, he is a brokerage technology specialist – focused on InsurTech, AMS/BMS/CRM platforms, data mining, and client journey tech stack development. Garrett has designed complex insurance and risk management programs for some of the most sophisticated and diverse tech businesses in the country.  These include firms in info tech, medical technology, telecommunications, new media and all types of digital risk and blockchain. Garrett is an alumnus of University of North Carolina at Wilmington and The Hartford School of Insurance.  He was named to the Charlotte Business Journal's 40 Under Forty list and Insurance Business America's Young Guns of Insurance list. Garrett is routinely featured in national publications and media productions, including NPR's All Things Considered. He holds the esteemed Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) industry designations, among others. He has been a featured keynote speaker for numerous organizations, including: Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Public Radio, CIO Magazine, Society of CPCU, Insurance Innovators, FinTech Association of Hong Kong, Net Diligence, Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society (HIMSS), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), North Carolina Technology Association, Texas Blockchain Council and many more.Droege has been named three times to the Hot 100 List – a group of the top 100 insurance professionals that have “moved the industry forward” over the past 12 months. Garrett also serves as an advisor and mentor to several technology startup companies and has extensive relationships with global accelerator programs and investors.  He is a frequent guest on business podcasts including: “The Insurance Guys”, Lowenstein Sandler's “Don't Take No For An Answer,” “InsurTech Geek Podcast,” “Beyond Insurance,” “A.I. Wisdom,” “The Insurance Coffeehouse,” and more.

Episode 177 Successfully Communicate in Enterprise or Startup with Jason Andree Laura met Jason through a mutual friend and he turned out to be a model communicator for an authentic, not puffed-up leader. He was living in Switzerland working at GSK when he got the opportunity to take the CMO role of US-based Nufabrx. This startup is one of the fastest growing companies in the country and offers patients an innovative pain relief through specially-treated fabrics. Jason takes us on the journey of building your personal brand based on being your authentic self, not knowing all the answers, and speaking up. Jason believes the key to his career success has been building strong, mutually beneficial relationships. In this powerful but low-key conversation, pick up proven tips for leadership excellence including: - What is the top consumer priority when interacting with brands - Role of authenticity in building a personal brand - What's more powerful than words in a meeting - Making the career pivot from enterprise to startup - Prioritize your most important audience - Great way to prepare yourself for a contentious conversation - How humility fastracks trust building Connect with Jason Andree on LinkedIn. Find out more about an innovative path to pain-relief through special fabrics developed by Nufabrx. Nufabrx is the #1 fastest-growing company in the region as named by Charlotte Business Journal, the Deloitte Fast 500 #2 Fastest Growing Pharmaceutical Company in North America, and INC. 5000 #50 Fastest Growing Company in America. This episode brought to you by The Practical Guide to Effective Communication: Get Recognized for the Value You Already Contribute by Laura Camacho, PhD.

Guest host Erik Spanberg from the Charlotte Business Journal sits down with outgoing CEO of Foundation for the Carolinas Michael Marsicano, to discuss his 23 years with the organization and what's next for him.

This week's Misfit Entrepreneur is Jordan Schindler. Jordan is changing the game and leading and inventing a whole new category of clothing, Healthware. He is the founder and CEO of Nufabrix, the #1 fastest growing company in the region as named by Charlotte Business Journal, the Deloitte Fast 500 #2 Fastest Growing Pharmaceutical Company in North America, and INC. 5000 #50 Fastest Growing Company in America. If that's not enough, Jordan was also a 2021 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist. I love seeing entrepreneurs break through and create entirely new markets, true blue oceans and that is what Jordan is doing with Healthware. I'm excited for him to share his journey and lessons he's learned on how to build a whole new market and succeed. www.Nufabrix.com Jordan has been an entrepreneur since he was a kid doing all kinds of things in Tucson, Arizona. He took a trip with his parents to China where he came across an MP3 player market and convinced his parents to let him buy 10 and bring them back to sell on eBay. This turned into a passion project in early High School. He went to school in Seattle and after working around the area moved to North Carolina founding Nufabrix. Tell us about the product and what you are doing with it and how you are creating new markets… He started Nufabrix to solve a personal problem. He had bad acne in college and learned about the link between your pillow case and bad skin where as you sleep dirt and oil builds up clogging pores. The dermatologist recommended to wash his pillow case 2-3 times per week which seemed a little ridiculous. It got him thinking about how it may be possible to deliver medication through fabrics with their skin touchpoint. With this, the idea for Nufabrix was born. The idea that instead of having to take a pill or put on a patch, what if you just had to get dressed in the morning and your clothing delivered a controlled release of medication or nutritional supplements, was intriguing and possible. At 7-minute market, Jordan talks more about the product line and its possibilities. How do you get medication or supplements into the fabrics? It is like a transdermal patch. They took an active ingredient and invented a way to embed it into yarn. It can last through a number of washes and then the fabrics can be recycled. You grew tremendously during the pandemic, what happened to cause this grow and how have you kept it going? They found a niche to help with PPE and facemasks in the pandemic. They converted one of their machines to make facemasks and had the facility to test and meet requirements onsite. They were one of the only suppliers that could meet demand on the timelines needed. In fact, the US Govt sent 3 Blackhawk helicopters to their facility to pick up 250,000 masks. They ended up being one of top 5 biggest producers of masks in the country with 6 employees! What lessons did you take from the experience? “Next man up.” You never know when you can fill a need and your ability to meet a need quickly is where you can outcompete. The power of being willing to innovate. It was also a great lesson in making a decision and then taking action when an opportunity presents itself. It was also finding a way to help that leads to opportunity. At the 17 min mark, we have a discussion about how we found ways to succeed in our businesses during the pandemic. What's your advice to go from idea to action and execution? Swim to the next buoy. Even if you take one small action, it can make a big difference. You do this enough and the world looks a lot different. There is something to be said about having some ignorance going into an idea. If you don't know how hard it is, you are more likely to give it a shot and succeed. Focus on the things that are really going to make the most difference. What are the 1-2 or 3 things that if you just did those make the most difference in moving the needle. At the 29 min mark, we talk about Stoicism and focusing on only what we can control. Talk to us about raising money and what is like to keep up with the growth… They have taken a few rounds. A decent investment came from the Department of Defense. They went out and found the right individuals to help accelerate growth like family offices, angels, etc. in areas like pro-sports teams and former Walmart execs, etc. that had the knowledge and experience and can help them. It is important to stay true to what matters and build a business that can scale. If you need to take on investment to do so, do it, but do it smart and in a calculated way. Anything you learned from securing investors that others should know? Treat an investor like a customer. Investors are consumers like anyone else and if they can themselves consuming your product, they are more likely to invest. Open communication is also very important. Don't be afraid to overcommunicate. Best advice for an entrepreneur just starting out? Learn and don't re-invent the wheel. Get a mentor or advisor. Most everything you want to do or the challenges you have are not new and others have gone through them. Learn from them. Groups like Entrepreneur's Organization are helpful as well.   Best Quote: “Next man up.” You never know when you can fill a need and your ability to meet a need quickly is where you can outcompete.   Jordan's Misfit 3: Think of business like a conveyor belt of problems, challenges, and opportunities that keep coming at you. Pick up each challenge or problem or opportunity and put it on the conveyor belt. Each time you do this, you make progress. All you can control is your reaction and your response. Don't focus on things you cannot change or have an impact on. As your company grows, you role must change, so take time regularly to assess what your role should be to ensure the company is on the right path.   Show Sponsors Shopify: Get a 14-day FREE trial at www.Shopify.com/misfit 5 Minute Journal www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/Journal  

Jordan Schindler is on a mission to simplify health and wellness. As the Founder/CEO of Nufabrx, he built the #1 fastest growing company in the region as named by Charlotte Business Journal, and has developed and launched a new category of products to 8-figure revenue and nationwide retail “This back to this idea of perseverance… It's trying to figure out what you do and what you know better than other people. What insights do you have that you can build a business around? The other one that we have adopted is get to ‘no'. How do you try to get to an answer as fast as possible… Sometimes that no teachers us a lot”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-nrJ

Jordan Schindler is the Founder and CEO of Nufabrx - #1 fastest growing company in the region as named by Charlotte Business Journal, the Deloitte Fast 500, #2 Fastest Growing Pharmaceutical Company in North America, and INC 5000 #50 Fastest Growing Company in America. Jordan is the 2021 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist. He is a global thought leader in HealthWear and on a mission to simplify health and wellness. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theindustryshow/support

George Banks, Ph.D., is a professor of Management and department chair at UNC Charlotte. He is the incoming Editor-in-Chief at The Leadership Quarterly. His research interests focus on leadership and inclusion, ethics, and research methods and statistics. His work has received several recognitions and awards, and in 2022 he received the Charlotte Business Journal's 40 under 40 award.Articles by Dr. George BanksGoogle ScholarResources Mentioned in This EpisodeBook: Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez  Book: Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain by Lisa Feldman BarrettBook: Principles for Dealing With the Changing World Order by Ray DalioBook: 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by HarariA Quote From This Episode"It's a nice time to be a leadership scholar right now...there's so much support and exchanging of ideas...it feels like a really collegial, fun, and safe space."About The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in the study, practice, and teaching of leadership. My Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are important views to be aware of. Nothing can replace your own research and exploration.Connect with Scott AllenWebsite

Bo & Beth celebrate the arrival of the President's Cup in CLT with PGA Radio's Bill Rosinski, Kevin Sylvester, and the Charlotte Business Journal's Erik Spanberg. Mick Mulvaney returns to the studio with reaction to the latest Biden & Trump interviews and a story about the time he dined with the Royal family. Plus, how Brett Jensen got cat-fished, the best way to eat an egg, studio feats of strength, corded headphones are apparently hip again, and Happy Birthday to the legendary John Moore!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys welcome in Erik Spanberg, managing editor for the Charlotte Business Journal, to discuss the latest change under David Tepper at Tepper Sports & Entertainment and the future of the Panthers' practice facility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Best Places to Work' recognizes business cultures that foster leadership development. In this episode, we explore topics related to intentionally implementing a culture of transparency in which employees feel “heard, understood, and appreciated”. The Charlotte Business Journal utilizes a scientific approach in selecting those elite businesses that qualify for the coveted title. Key Takeaways Being… The post Cultivating Culture in a Post COVID-19 World appeared first on Winning Through Culture.

A longtime resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, Doug Morrison has been a freelance business and features writer for The Charlotte Business Journal, The State, Builder Architect, and Charlotte magazine, among others. He was the profiles writer for Charlotte: Nothing Could Be Finer, a hardcover coffee-table book (Towery Publishing, Memphis, Tennessee), 1996. He has been a guest columnist for The Charlotte Observer. His poetry has appeared in Stone Country and NJPM. A professional resume writer for 30 years, he has written more than 4,000 resumes, letters, bio-narratives, and LinkedIn profiles.

This week we have a very rich conversation about leading and living in the now with Susan DeVore, former CEO of at Premier Inc. Susan & Jeanie discuss different types of leaderships philosophies and styles including “Leading from Within”, to discover a style that allows us to be productive and confident in our careers. Susan also shared invaluable advice and wisdom from the many successes and low points in her 40 year career. Susan DeVore is the Former CEO, and ongoing Advisor to Premier with approximately 40 years of experience. DeVore's tenure with Premier has centered on driving innovation in healthcare and leading the industry through profound change by engaging stakeholders to co-develop solutions that support high-quality, efficient, and sustainable care delivery models.DeVore is an industry-leading thinker who has consistently been named multiple times to Modern Healthcare's 100 Most Influential People and Top 25 Women in Healthcare lists. She is the recipient of the Charlotte Business Journal's 2018 Women in Business Lifetime Achievement Award, was named to Becker's Hospital Review's 2017 100 Great Healthcare Leaders to Know and was recognized as a 2016 UNC Charlotte Distinguished Alumnus.DeVore serves on the board of directors of Advent Health, Unum Group and the Anthem, Inc. board of directors. In addition, DeVore also serves as the chair of the UNC Charlotte Board of Trustees. Previously she served on the board of directors of Premier Inc. and served as the chair and member of the board of trustees of the Healthcare Leadership Council, a DC based policy organization.Under DeVore's leadership, Premier has been named as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the past 14 years and received the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.Please join us again next week as we continue our conversations with other “Fierce Females”.(5:08) Susan shares her “continuously distributed” leadership style and how other styles can lead to unwanted results(7:30) At what point in Susan's life did she realize that leadership and becoming a CEO was her goal(11:07) A conversation about facing fears and how to overcome them(14:35) The importance of proving your worth through actions and not just words(15:32) Susan shares how to “love the issue, love the problem, love the challenge” instead of fighting against the unpredictable experiences in career and life(18:57) Becoming the “smarter big sister” to colleagues and gaining respect(23:16) “Making rules that work for you” - a belief that Susan shares to help deal with the challenges in finding a balance between work & life (28:15) Say “Yes” and often as you can and “No” when you really need to(32:56) Life is short, live in the moment!(37:15) Susan shares the highs and lows over her 40 year careerConnect with Susan DeVorehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-devoreSubscribe: Warriors At Work Podcasts Website: https://jeaniecoomber.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/986666321719033/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanie_coomber/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeanie_coomber LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-coomber-90973b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMZ2HyNNyPoeCSqKClBC_w

On episode 65, we're talking EV manufacturing in North Carolina with Suzanne Merkelson, Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs, US States, with Arrival. In this fascinating conversation, we're diving into why the company selected Charlotte for its North American headquarters, the concept of microfactories, and how medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles will serve as important players in the decarbonization of the transportation sector. Additional resources from today's episode: Southern Alliance for Clean Energy's Carbon Plan Blog: https://bit.ly/3vINHPa Duke Energy ‘Make Ready' Program Story from Charlotte Business Journal: https://bit.ly/3Mssm2r NCSEA's Making Energy NetWork Policy Forum: https://bit.ly/3MxKSXe NCSEA's Women in Clean Energy Networking Reception: https://bit.ly/3Mx6p24 Arrival: https://arrival.com/us/en Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele) Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @squeakycleanpodcast.

Stacey is an award-winning broadcaster and speaker. She produces and hosts Diabetes Connections, a weekly podcast, and contributes a daily health segment on WBT radio's Charlotte's Morning News. Stacey has been named to the Charlotte Business Journal's Forty under 40 and as one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Mecklenburg County by the Mecklenburg Times.Stacey is a well-known and highly rated speaker, addressing groups on topics including diabetes, parenting and media. Read her reviews here.For more than a decade, Stacey hosted Charlotte's top-rated morning radio news show. She worked as a TV anchor and reporter in Charlotte at CBS affiliate WBTV and in Syracuse and Utica, New York. She won several Associated Press awards in her time as a TV medical reporter.Her son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in December of 2006, one month before he turned two. Stacey began writing about diabetes one month later and is now a community blogger & speaker for Animas Corporation (part of Johnson & Johnson). She is very active with the Charlotte Chapter of JDRF and donates all profits from her award-winning cookbook, I Can't Cook, But I Know Someone Who Can, to JDRF.Find Stacey on Facebook and Twitter, where she was named one of the top ten locals to follow by the Charlotte Observer.

Natalie English, President & CEO, Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Natalie English currently serves as president & CEO of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. She has served for over 20 years in a chamber of a commerce leadership role and over 30 years advocating on behalf of business. Natalie believes it's her calling to work with business, government, and elected leaders to make her community attractive for business growth and investment. Natalie has almost 30 years of experience monitoring legislative and regulatory issues locally, statewide, and at the federal level. She has a strong track record of success and has been responsible for building community support for many investments in infrastructure that have been key to economic development in the communities in which she has worked. She has leadership experience and a background in affecting policies that impact the cost and ease of doing business, quality of life, and workforce. Natalie has had the opportunity to advocate on behalf of her current community, Wilmington, following Hurricane Florence's visit to our community and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Natalie led chamber staff to develop communications with members connecting them to resources needed and advocated with elected bodies to define what should be essential businesses. She worked with the Small Business Administration to create a comfortable local presence, so businesses could access the help they needed. Following Hurricane Florence, she worked with United Way leaders to convene a group of community partners that led to the creation of a long-term recovery group that continues to match needs with available resources. Natalie has been a voice on media outlets across the country, letting people know that Wilmington is open for business. Natalie led a team of chamber staff and volunteers to mount an educational campaign regarding the process of exploring potential partnerships for NHRMC. The effort began in the summer of 2019 and culminated in a final 4-1 vote of the New Hanover County Commission to partner with Novant Health and create a $1.2 billion community foundation. The result will transform New Hanover County and southeastern North Carolina for generations. Natalie has a knack for leading teams to create innovative ways to educate and inform chamber members as well as give them a way to connect with each other and the resources they need in order to grow. The creativity and innovation Natalie employs to drive revenue have led to an impressive increase in cash on hand for the Wilmington Chamber. Natalie received her B.A. in Communications from North Carolina State University and achieved her designation as a Certified Chamber Executive in 2012, one of only several hundred. In 2010, the National Association of Women Business Owners – Charlotte Chapter awarded Natalie with their Community Service Award. In 2008, Natalie was awarded the prestigious Marshall Memorial Fellowship and completed a 25-day trip to Europe to learn about and advance trans-Atlantic relations. She was named as a 2008 Women in Business Achievement Award Winner by the Charlotte Business Journal. In 2009 and 2013, the Mecklenburg Times named Natalie one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Charlotte. In 2017, Natalie was nominated as a Woman to Watch by Wilma Magazine. In 2019 and 2020, Natalie made the WilmingtonBiz 100 list as an influencer in the community. Natalie has also been an active volunteer and board member for numerous nonprofit organizations in Charlotte and at the state level. She has also been an active leader in her church. She served as President of the Charlotte Rotary Club and led the members in celebrations related to the club's Centennial in 2016. In her new community, she continues that involvement as a member of the board of United Way of the Cape Fear, the Ports, Waterways & Beaches Commission, and the Tourism Development Authority. Natalie served...

In this episode, Dan LaBroad speaks to David Contorno about Healthcare Costs. David Contorno is the Founder of E Powered Benefits. David began his career in the insurance industry at the age of 14 and has since become a leading expert in the realm of employee benefits over the last 21 years. Among his many accolades, David received a Broker Spotlight in 2004 and was recognized as an outstanding Broker of Service in 2005 through 2014 by Blue Cross Blue Shield. He has continually received the Echelon Award by United Healthcare since 2003, reserved for the top 1% of agents nationally, and was a 2015 “40 Under 40” Award Winner presented by Charlotte Business Journal. Most recently, David was Benefits Selling Magazine's 2015 Broker of the Year and, in March 2016, Forbes deemed him “One of America's Most Innovative Benefits Leaders.” Useful Links: E Powered Benefits: http://www.epoweredbenefits.com/ David Contorno: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcontorno/ This podcast is hosted by Dan LaBroad, CEO of Ovation Health & Life Services. https://ovationlife.com/​​​ Produced by Work Innovators Network https://www.workinnovators.com/​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode Eoin chats with Stacey Simms (@staceysimms).Stacey's son, Benny, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes just before he turned two in 2006. Since then, Stacey has been an incredible resource for anyone impacted by Type 1 Diabetes, and offers a huge amount of invaluable advice throughout this episode.Stacey is an award-winning broadcaster, TV anchor and speaker, she writes for her own Diabetes blog (https://staceysimms.com/#!/blog) and is also the host of her own Diabetes podcast, Diabetes Connections (https://diabetes-connections.com/).She is the author of ‘The World's Worst Diabetes Mom' (https://staceysimms.com/#!/book) and the award winning cookbook, ‘I Can't Cook, But I Know Someone Who Can'. She was also named to the Charlotte Business Journal's Forty under 40 and as one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Mecklenburg County by Mecklenburg Times.Stacey is definitely not ‘The World's Worst Diabetes Mom'.As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions for the Podcast:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comWebsite:insuleoin.comConnect with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

WINGS for Growth presents "Showing Up as A Leader" with Ghazale Johnston, former Managing Director of Accenture, and now the Founder and Principal of Joon Solutions.There was a pivotal moment in Ghazale's career when she realized there was a second chapter to her story and she wanted to do something different; thereafter, she became the COO for a startup called DayMaker. She says, being from an immigrant family, meant that you do not have social capital the way that people do; you know that no one will ever owe you anything, so you have to keep trying your best every time and get it right on your own. Being a first-generation immigrant, I fully agree with this.During our fun-packed conversation, we also asked Ghazale how to restore trust once it is shattered. I heard this expression before: “Trust arrives on foot but leaves on horseback.” In other words, building trust can take a very long time, but breaking trust can happen in an instant. Ghazale's advice is to own your mistakes and be honest.  Quotes:Empathy is about putting yourself in other people's shoes and recognizing what you will never understand about someone. Listen and learn, don't assume. Always choose to do what is right over what is easy. If you are a mother don't plan past 6 months, there are many unknowns, and it can overwhelm you.   I want to be remembered by how I treated people, not how I delivered the business process. Profit and Purpose can and should exist in the same concept.Guest Bio:As Founder and Principal of Joon Solutions, Ghazale Johnston advises rapidly growing companies on business development, client integration and workplace engagement. She is also an active angel investor and serves as advisor to early stage CEOs/ Founders. Ghazale specializes in purpose-driven businesses as well as companies focused on solving societal issues that disproportionately affect the lives of women and minorities. She is regularly involved in programs that address the emotional and educational needs of children impacted by trauma and poverty, which includes serving on the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas. Her focus on education extends to her leadership roles at North Carolina State University. Ghazale is currently serving as the Vice Chair of the NC State University Foundation Board, is on the Leadership Council for the Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy and is a member of the Wolfpack Investor Network. Prior to launching Joon Solutions, Ghazale served as the Chief Operating Officer for Daymaker- a compassion platform that helps companies engage their employees through intentional acts of giving and service. Ghazale continues to advise Daymaker on strategic priorities and growth initiatives. Ghazale formerly spent 20 years at Accenture where she was a Partner/Managing Director in the Financial Services practice. In 2013, she was a winner of the Charlotte Business Journal 40 under 40 award.Ghazale loves telling stories and helping others tell their stories. She creates content, provides coaching and speaks publicly on various topics including helping women re-enter the workforce; advancing social causes; and the gifts and lessons she has gained as an immigrant. Ghazale lives in Charlotte with her husband, Andy. They have two children, Alex (15) and Millie (13) and a sweet Schnoodle named Duffy. Her "perfect day" includes a 5 mile run, traveling with her family and/or enjoying delicious food with friends. About WINGS:Hope you like what you heard. Give us your feedback and let us know what are other topics you like to hear about. Follow us on:LinkedInFacebook

In this week's episode, we shine a light on Managing Your Career with Jennifer Braganza, Vice President of intelligent Business Process Management (iBPM) at Pontoon Solutions, a subsidiary of The Adecco Group. She is an executive who leads process engineering teams to help organizations continuously improve and deliver for their clients, their shareholders, and their communities. Jennifer was recognized by The Charlotte Business Journal as one of their 40 under 40 in 2018. Uncut Gems by mezhdunami. https://soundcloud.com/mezhdunami Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-uncut-gems Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/9CC2Elmv9J4 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/opal-community/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/opal-community/support