Podcasts about Research Triangle Park

In the mid-1950s, North Carolina was one of the poorest states in the country. Its economy ran on tobacco, furniture, and textiles — all three in decline — and its universities were turning out talent that promptly left for somewhere with better jobs. Find bonus content and more on our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/mack-paul-co-author-of-miracle-road Today the stretch of pine woods between Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill is the largest research park in the United States. The barcode came out of it. So did AZT, ultrasound, and AstroTurf. Our guest Mack Paul spent years working out how that happened. He's the co-author of Miracle Road, a history of Research Triangle Park (known as RTP) written with his father — a journalist — and built on about 160 interviews with the scientists, planners, and politicians who were there. It's out October 6th. Hundreds of research parks have been attempted, and most failed. RTP started later than Silicon Valley or Route 128, with no defense money, no entrepreneurial culture, and universities that were openly uneasy about mixing academia with industry. But it worked anyway. Mack's answer to why is not what you might expect. The park itself was almost an afterthought. What made it work was a set of long, unglamorous commitments: a governor who went industry hunting, a community college system that promised to train any company's workers for free, and a decision about desegregation that made North Carolina a better bet than Virginia — which is a big part of why IBM came in 1965. We talk about what made it take off, the challenges now as RTP tries to become something denser and less car-dependent, and what it takes to build a place people actually want to be. We also talk about what it's like to write a book with your father. Bio Mack Paul is a founder of Morningstar Law Group in Raleigh, where he has spent 30 years on the legal and political machinery behind how places get built — zoning, land use, environmental permitting, public-private partnerships, and public financing for infrastructure, mostly on large mixed-use and urban infill projects in North Carolina's Triangle region. He's a LEED Accredited Professional and served six years as the public member of the NC Building Code Council. He sits on the NC State Design Guild board, has advised the modernist preservation nonprofit US Modernist, helped organize the “Build Raleigh Better” symposium, and co-founded a development company aimed at raising design quality in the region. He teaches Real Estate Development Law at NC State. Mack is the co-author, with his father, of Miracle Road: The Story of Research Triangle Park, published by Duke University Press. *** Premium Episodes on Design Better This ad-supported episode is available to everyone. If you'd like to hear it ad-free, upgrade to our premium subscription, where you'll get an additional 2 ad-free episodes per month (4 total). Premium subscribers also get access to the documentary Design Disruptors and our growing library of books. New premium subscriber benefit: Get design and career support in Design Club Weekly Portfolio Club calls this summer helped our paid subscribers build portfolios that land great jobs. Experts joined us weekly to provide feedback, and we compiled lessons from each session into a portfolio design guide. We've launched a private Slack workspace…join now to connect with designers, product leaders & creative practitioners in our community. And get a behind-the-scenes pass to every episode with The Roundup, where each week we bring you insights and actionable tactics from recent episodes. You'll also get access to our monthly AMAs with former guests, ad-free episodes, discounts and early access to workshops, and our monthly newsletter The Brief that compiles salient insights, quotes, readings, and creative processes uncovered in the show. And subscribers at the annual level now get access to the Design Better Toolkit, which gets you major discounts and free access to tools and courses that will help you unlock new skills, make your workflow more efficient, and take your creativity further. Upgrade to paid *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's one of the most famous business parks in the world, and now Research Triangle Park is boldly looking to the future. For the first time in its 65-year history, you can live in the park. The area helped make North Carolina one of the nation's top states to do business, and organizers say RTP 3.0 will take it into a new frontier when work culture has dramatically changed since the COVID-19 pandemic. Host Tim Boyum talks to Scott Levitan, president of the Research Triangle Park Foundation, and Travis Crayton, vice president of planning and public policy to learn more. 

Research Triangle Park has been a driving force in North Carolina's growth, but it started with a group of business and political leaders who saw potential to capitalize on the area's three universities.70 years ago, the region around Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill wasn't known as the Triangle. And the park filled with major employers between the three communities was just undeveloped woods. The idea of bringing research and industry to this location came to life because state leaders like Gov. Luther Hodges helped push big investments. Mack Paul, a longtime land-use attorney, joined WUNC News' Colin Campbell to discuss the history and future of RTP from his new book, "Miracle Road: The Story of Research Triangle Park." The book, co-authored with his late father Allen Paul, will be released on Oct. 6.

North Carolina's Research Triangle has been a hub of innovation and economic growth for more than half a century, but the most remarkable invention in the area's history might be the park itself. In this episode, Mack Paul explains how residents of one of the poorest states in the union found a way to reimagine their future and transform the 'Old North State' into a global leader in scientific advancement.   Mack's new book, which he coauthored with his father, Allen, is Miracle Road: The Story of Research Park (Duke University Press, 2026. You can read excerpts from the book and order a copy at MiracleRoadBook.net.   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out episode 136, in which we discuss Bob's MA thesis on the city of Apex, NC.   This episode was edited by Gary Fletcher.

Mike Switzer interviews business news editor Alan Cooper about our state's efforts to compete with North Carolina's Research Triangle Park.

You May Think You have Authentic Leadership… But Reality is You and I are Hiding Things We Don’t Want to Look At What are you hiding — and what is it actually costing you? Not just in your business, but in your marriage, your friendships, the relationship with your own kids. That’s the question at the center of my conversation tomorrow at 5pm Eastern, LIVE on A New Direction, with Tyler Dickerhoof, author of the brand-new book The Things We Hide. If you’ve ever wondered why so many high performers still feel alone at the top, this is a conversation about the hidden barriers to authentic leadership — and how to finally tear them down. Tyler isn’t theorizing about authentic leadership from the sidelines. He built businesses generating over $500 million in combined sales, and sat on John Maxwell’s Network Marketing Advisory Council. But he’ll tell you the whole time he was doing it, he was hiding — behind the results, behind the intensity, behind the belief that his worth was tied to how much he knew and how hard he could push. It took losing his younger brother Joel as a teenager, and decades of pushing people away while pushing through everything alone, before Tyler finally turned around and faced what he’d spent 25 years running from. That turn is exactly what separates performance from authentic leadership.Shorten with AI That’s the real subject of The Things We Hide: the hidden barriers that keep capable, driven people from ever leading — or living — authentically. Tyler breaks it down into what he calls the Four Walls of Insecurity: Intensity, Inactivity, Insensitivity, and Isolation. These are the defense mechanisms so many high achievers mistake for strengths. We’re going to talk about why “intensity is a bulldozer” that clears a path for success but leaves relationships in the wreckage. We’re going to talk about the lie that leadership has to be lonely. And we’re going to unpack his core message, one every leader chasing authentic leadership needs to hear: what you hide controls you, what you face transforms you. So clear your schedule, and join us for a real conversation about hidden barriers, vulnerability, and what authentic leadership actually looks like once the performance drops away. Bring your questions, bring your comments, and bring whatever wall you’ve been hiding behind — because Tyler and I are going to talk about how to tear it down without tearing yourself apart in the process. This isn’t just another leadership interview. Tyler Dickerhoof’s book, “The Things We Hide: A Guide to Identifying Hidden Barriers and Leading with Authenticity” is a deep, insightful view into ourselves that most of us do not want to look at.  And yet, is fundamentally required if we want to achieve both true significance and success. We all have walls.  We all have fears and insecurities.  For most of us we will never admit them throughout our lifetime.  Instead, when our insecurities are triggered, we become intense, maybe we become inactive hoping this will just go away, perhaps it we resort to becoming insensitive because the more calluses that we have we don’t have to feel others’ pain, or maybe we just isolate and disappear.  Maybe it is some combination of all of these. The point is…our insecurities will show up. So what do we do about it?  Well this is where this book separates itself from so many others.  Tyler includes exercises and free assessments in the book that if you choose to take on the mission can start moving you onto the path of true significance, success, and real authentic leadership. This book is not going to be easy.  It is going to challenge you. It is going to make you uncomfortable, but growth comes from being comfortable getting uncomfortable. This book will make you think and help you grow if you choose to follow his guidelines.  I loved every page! Get your copy of The Things We Hide by clicking here! Please reach out to our sponsors and LIKE their social media pages as their financial contributions help keep A New Direction on the air and bring us great guests. Linda Craft Team, REALTORs for more than 40 years their clients and friends have said when it comes to real estate they have “legendary customer service”. Locally owned, and independent of any national brand, they have literally helped people all over the world by finding the best real estate professional in your area.  And because they are independent they are unbiased who they choose because they have relationships with the best agents regardless of company. So, if you live somewhere else, or you live in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Research Triangle Park, before you sell or buy your home, start with the “legends” that know the local market, and stay on the bleeding edge of technology at Linda Craft Team, REALTORS…you can learn more by going to www.LindaCraft.com ABOUT YOUR HOST Meet Jay Izso Executive Performance Coach  |  Host of A New Direction Every week on A New Direction, I sit down with CEOs, founders, and the researchers behind the science of leadership performance. The conversations go deep. We talk about the decisions that built companies, the mistakes that nearly destroyed them, and the personal breakthroughs that changed everything. But here's what most people don't know about me: the show is an extension of the work I do every day with executives behind closed doors. Who I Am I'm an Executive Performance Coach. I work with CEOs and founders of $5M-$50M companies who have hit a wall they can't explain. The marketing looks fine. The team is capable. The market is there. But the business won't move. The problem, almost every time, is the person running it. I find the personal behavioral patterns that are driving the business dysfunction. Then I help the CEO disrupt those patterns so the company can grow. That's it. No motivational platitudes. No vision boards. Diagnostics, intervention, results. Where This Comes From My approach comes from two places most coaches never set foot in. The farm. I grew up as a farmhand in Ithaca, Nebraska—population 100. I started working at nine years old. By the time I left for college, I'd spent a decade learning that you can't cheat the harvest, pain is part of the job, and the work has to get done whether you feel like it or not. I was fourteen the first time I had to castrate boars. Nobody was going to do it for me. That lesson never left: sometimes you have to do things afraid. The forensic psychology unit. In graduate school at Washington State University, I trained under Dr. Thomas Brigham—co-author of the Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis—in a human behavior lab focused on real-world problems. I then served in a Clinical Psych II role at Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake, Washington, a forensic setting where I conducted psychological evaluations of individuals charged with the most serious criminal offenses. Sixteen months assessing human behavior at its most extreme taught me how to cut through defenses, identify what's really driving someone's decisions, and see what they can't see in themselves.

For many teams, particles and aggregates are treated as a late-stage compliance headache or a sudden fire drill during manufacturing. But what if we looked closer? Particle populations can actually reveal deep insights about your formulation stability, process robustness, and potential technology transfer risks long before you reach commercial scale.In this episode of Life Science Solutions, host Chris Adkins sits down with Dr. Tim Menzen, Chief Technology Officer at Coriolis Pharma, a science-driven CRO specializing in formulation development and advanced analytics for biopharmaceuticals. With a PhD focused on the thermal unfolding and aggregation of monoclonal antibodies, Tim brings a wealth of expertise to the evolving landscape of biologic particles.If your organization is looking to modernize how it approaches formulation and process development, this conversation is packed with cutting-edge insights.Topics Include:The Evolution of Antibodies: How improved molecular engineering has shifted the industry away from from-scratch formulation and toward streamlined "formulability assessments".Tech Transfer Risks: Why pumps are famously considered "particle generating machines," and why true like-for-like process transfers rarely exist.Subvisible vs. Visible: Why waiting for visual particles is like ignoring a flashing red light, and how characterizing submicron particles early helps identify root causes.Orthogonal Analytics: Moving beyond traditional pharmacopeia methods (like sizing and counting) to determine exact particle morphology, such as distinguishing a silicone oil droplet from a fluffy protein aggregate.Particle Fingerprinting: How flow imaging microscopy and AI are being used to create two-dimensional "fingerprints" to compare the morphological density of particles across different processes.The Future of Formulation: What's next on the horizon, including in silico computer simulations, multi-dimensional data instruments, and assay miniaturization to save valuable drug material.This episode is designed for CSV, CQV, and QA professionals who want a clearer, more efficient approach to validation, supported by real risk based thinking.

For years, Computer System Validation (CSV) has been the standard for ensuring digital systems perform as intended in regulated manufacturing. But for many organizations, it has also become slow, expensive, and overloaded with documentation that does little to improve patient safety or data integrity.In this episode of Life Science Solutions, host Chris Adkins sits down with Tara Doby, PMP, Manager of Technical Services at Kymanox, to unpack the industry's much-needed transition from traditional CSV to Computer Software Assurance (CSA). Tara explains how CSA utilizes the familiar GAMP 5 risk-based methodology, but strategically reduces the burden of step-by-step scripting for low-risk systems.If your team is still validating systems simply because “that's how it's always been done,” this conversation will help you rethink your approach.Topics Include:The CSA Mindset Shift: Why CSA isn't necessarily "less work," but rather a strategic refocusing of attention onto areas with the highest risk to product quality and patient safety.Unscripted vs. Undocumented: How to leverage knowledgeable Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for unscripted testing without falling into the trap of failing to document the testing.Organizational Pitfalls: Why siloing your CSV efforts into a separate department often leads to redundant work, stepping on toes, and severely overburdening your Quality Assurance (QA) team.The Future of Validation: The growing necessity of leaning on vendors as subject matter experts, adopting a "trust but verify" approach to vendor testing, and the critical importance of robust vendor onboarding.Taking the First Step: Practical advice for introducing CSA principles, starting with stakeholder conversations and avoiding the conservative trap of labeling every single item as "high risk".This episode is designed for CSV, CQV, and QA professionals who want a clearer, more efficient approach to validation, supported by real risk based thinking.

S5:E211 David interviews Hunter Young, the Head of Capital at The Center for Entrepreneurial Development based in the Research Triangle Park in  NC. We'll be talking about Venture Connect 2026, one of the leading startup conferences in the Southeast, and how Angels and Founders can benefit from Deal Flow from that event. (recorded 2.6.26)Follow David on X at https://x.com/DGRollingSouth Connect On LinkedIn with David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrisell/ Follow Paul on X at https://x.com/PalmettoAngel Connect On LinkedIn with Paul at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclarkprivateequity/ We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com.

S5:E210 David summarizes The Week in Venture and then introduces the interview for mid week with Hunter Young, the Head of Capital at The Center for Entrepreneurial Development based in the Research Triangle Park in  NC. We'll be talking about Venture Connect 2026, one of the leading startup conferences in the Southeast and how Angels and Founders can benefit from that event. (recorded 2.8.26)Follow David on X at https://x.com/DGRollingSouth Connect On LinkedIn with David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrisell/ Follow Paul on X at https://x.com/PalmettoAngel Connect On LinkedIn with Paul at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclarkprivateequity/ We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com.

The FDA's transition from the Quality System Regulation (QSR) to the new Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) marks the most significant update to 21 CFR Part 820 in nearly two decades. But for medical device manufacturers, this is more than just a regulatory rewrite—it is a shift toward global harmonization that requires immediate strategic action.In this episode of Life Science Solutions, host Chris Adkins sits down with David Dlugo, Senior Director of Quality at Kymanox, to unpack the practical realities of the QMSR rollout. With over 30 years of experience in quality systems and design controls, David explains why "being ISO 1345 certified" isn't a free pass for compliance and how to turn this regulatory hurdle into a long-term business advantage.Topics Include:The "Why" Behind QMSR: Understanding the FDA's push to harmonize with ISO 1345:2016 and what it means for global market access.Risk Management Evolution: Moving beyond product risk (ISO 14971) to apply risk-based decision-making across the entire quality system, from CAPAs to training.The Certification Myth: Why your existing ISO 1345 certificate won't stop the FDA from auditing your facility.Supplier Controls: How to update supplier files to be "living documents" that satisfy the new monitoring requirements.A 5-Step Implementation Roadmap: A proven strategy to assess gaps, remediate SOPs, and ensure your team is ready before the deadline.Whether you are a VP of Quality or a Regulatory Affairs specialist, this conversation offers a clear, science-forward path to navigating the new landscape of medtech compliance.

Developing complex biologics and advanced therapies is historically time-consuming and material-intensive—but computational modeling is reshaping the formulation landscape.In this episode of Life Science Solutions, host Chris Adkins is joined by Andrea Arsiccio, PhD, Senior Scientist and Team Lead In Silico at Coriolis Pharma, to discuss how in silico modeling is revolutionizing the assessment of developability and formulation strategies for new drug products.Andrea breaks down how Coriolis Pharma combines physics-based models and Artificial Intelligence with traditional wet lab experimentation to predict molecule behavior, identify liabilities early, and solve complex problems like aggregation and viscosity.Topics Include:Defining In Silico: Understanding the spectrum from mechanistic models and molecular dynamics to AI and machine learning.Accelerating Development: How computational tools reduce the need for animal testing and save precious material in early-phase development.The "Why" Behind the "What": Using modeling to uncover the specific mechanisms causing instability or aggregation.The Hybrid Approach: Validating digital predictions with high-throughput wet lab screening for a robust formulation strategy.Regulatory Perspectives: How the FDA and EMA are viewing AI data and the importance of establishing model credibility.Expansion: Coriolis Pharma's growth into the US market and their new capabilities in Research Triangle Park.Whether you are a formulation scientist, a CMC leader, or a regulatory professional, this episode provides a fascinating look at how digital twins and computational strategies are de-risking the path to market for life-saving therapies.

Four years ago consumer electronics giant Apple Inc. promised to create 3,000 jobs and build a hulking new campus in Research Triangle Park. But so far construction hasn’t started. And the company says it needs more time to meet hiring goals tied to hundreds of millions of dollars in state economic incentives. WRAL State Government Editor Jack Hagel explains why state officials agreed to adjust key deadlines to accommodate the company.

Design controls have long been the backbone of safe, compliant medical device development - but artificial intelligence is changing how teams manage them.In this episode of Life Science Solutions, host Chris Adkins sits down with Nick Ciccarelli, Chief Technology Officer at Kymanox, to explore how AI is transforming design controls, the structured processes that ensure medical devices meet regulatory standards. Nick shares practical examples of AI in action today, including analyzing large datasets during design verification and scanning FDA communications for emerging regulatory patterns.Topics Include:What design controls are and why they matter for medical devices and combination products.How AI is evolving from a personal tool to a professional asset in regulated environments.Practical applications: analyzing FDA trends, summarizing post-market data, and streamlining documentation.Specific uses within Design Verification, including sample size determination and data analysis.Managing AI risks: why "hallucinations" happen and the need for expert human oversight.Sustainability considerations: could AI use impact environmental goals in MedTech?Whether you're a MedTech engineer, quality professional, or regulatory strategist, this conversation offers a roadmap for integrating AI safely and effectively into your design control process.

This episode, hosts Heather and Matthew sit down with Nicole Murphy, Executive Vice President and Head of Pharmaceutical Operations and Technology at Biogen. Nicole shares why Biogen is growing in North Carolina with a $2 billion investment in Research Triangle Park, how the region's talent and infrastructure have fueled decades of innovation, and what's next for the company's late-stage clinical pipeline. We also explore how Biogen is using AI to accelerate drug development, the impact of federal price control policies, and why workforce development partnerships are key to the company's future. Tune in now!

Pushing biologics beyond 200 mg/mL isn't just a formulation challenge - it's a delivery, manufacturing, and regulatory challenge too. Aggregation, precipitation, and sky-high viscosity make scaling these therapies a gauntlet for drug developers.In this episode of Life Science Solutions, host Chris Adkins continues the conversation on hyper-concentrated biologics with Ryan Doxey, VP of Tech Ops & CMC at Kymanox, and Nick Letourneau, PhD, Associate Director of Product Development & Commercialization. Together, they unpack how dehydrated protein microparticles suspended in hydrophobic carriers (like MCT oils or ethyl oleate) can dissolve instantly upon injection, and why this breakthrough could dramatically ease the patient experience.The conversation dives deep into what this means for manufacturing, device compatibility, and regulatory pathways, revealing how the future of injectables depends on solving problems once thought unsolvable.Topics include:Why ultra-concentrated biologics often fail in aqueous solutionsHow microparticle suspensions dissolve rapidly in vivo to avoid depot effectsRheology 101: viscosity curves, shear-thinning fluids, and device designThe shift to aseptic manufacturing when sterile filtration isn't an optionPreclinical safety considerations and scaling studies from rodents to NHPsWhy early conversations with FDA's Emerging Technology Program matterThis is part two of our deep dive on concentrated biologics - picking up where our Podcast Marathon live episode left off.  This episode offers a rare look inside the formulation frontier — where drug science, delivery design, and patient experience intersect.

Lead by 3 - Leadership with Simplicity A New Direction brings you an in-depth conversation with retired Naval Academy alum Steven Mays, author of The Power of 3: Lessons in Leadership. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the endless “leadership frameworks,” this episode is a breath of clarity. Steven cuts through noise using a foundation rooted in three—three pillars, three practices, three indispensable commitments. It's concise, potent, and built for people who lead under pressure. In The Power of 3, Mays doesn't shy away from the harder side of leading. He explores how despair, unmet expectations, and human frailty challenge even the best of intentions. But he also shows how effective leaders engage in three core acts: assist (serve those you lead), inspire (ignite purpose and vision), and depend (trust and rely on others). That last part may surprise you—he makes dependence not a weakness but a leadership strength. These themes are not abstractions; they're revealed in stories, real tension points, and situations you'll recognize. On our show, I'll push Steven to unpack exactly how those triads work in everyday leadership life. How do you “assist” without overstepping? When your team's morale is sliding, how do you “inspire” in a real, not canned, way? And when things go sideways, how do you lean into “dependence” without losing authority or credibility? We'll also dig into the internal life—how love, despair, and disappointment show up in your leadership—and how to structure your guardrails to stay steady even when people around you aren't. Make plans to join us and capture insights to lead yourself and others. Whether you lead a small team, a department, or your own personal mission, this isn't just another leadership talk—it's a chance to recalibrate how you lead from the inside out. Steven May's book, "The Power of 3: Lessons in Leadership" is a very quick read, but there is elegance in simplicity.  And that is what this book brings.  The idea that learning to lead does not have to be difficult.  What Steven Mays gives us is how in the power of 3 we can learn to lead and lead well. As with any great book he starts with the three fundamentals.  Honesty, Courage, and Talent.  Don't be fooled by the word "honesty" because he gives it a different definition.  And it all starts with an honest self-awareness of where are really.  Then he moves to courage, which again he breaks down into 3 ideals...Accept it, Fix it, or Leave it.  The least important of these three fundamental principles? Talent.  As Steve Mays reminds us that leaders are not born, they are made if they have the right tools. The book is filled with lessons of threes that he puts into triangles and demonstrates that The Power of 3 and the strength of 3 can be used to build successful and great leaders.  While it is only 50 pages long if you dig deep into the simplicity of The Power of 3 you will discover more depth than you can imagine! Get you copy of the Power of 3: Lessons for Leadership by Clicking Here. Enhance Your Audiobook Experience with Zoundy! If you're an author or narrator looking to produce high-quality audiobooks with ease, Zoundy is the ultimate tool you need. Designed specifically for audiobook creation, Zoundy delivers crystal-clear sound, seamless editing capabilities, and professional-grade production tools—all in one intuitive platform. Whether you're recording your own book or refining your narration, Zoundy ensures every word is heard with perfection. And here's the best part: As a listener of A New Direction, you get an exclusive deal! Head over to zoundy.com/jay and use the code JAY25 at checkout to unlock special savings on your audiobook production. Don't settle for anything less than studio-quality sound—power up your audiobook journey today with Zoundy! AND Linda Craft  Team, REALTORS located at 7300 Six Forks Road in Raleigh North Carolina, they have been serving the Research Triangle Park area...

In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Terrence DeFranco, CEO of IotaComm, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss the intersection of IoT, sustainability, and infrastructure modernization. The conversation also covers repurposing licensed wireless spectrum, smart buildings and cities, how data drives businesses, integrating IoT with emerging technologies, connecting legacy systems, and bridging the digital divide.Terrence DeFranco is Chairman and CEO of IotaComm and brings 25 years of leadership experience in strategy, corporate finance, and governance to the senior management team and a servant-leader management style that empowers his teams to excel. He is also the Managing Member of the Center for Sustainable Innovation, a public benefit corporation focused on promoting technology adoption to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Previously, DeFranco served as CEO of Edentify, an identity management software and data analytics company. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Economics and an MBA from Kenan Flagler Business School at UNC-CH.IotaComm is a wireless communications and data services company that provides secure, carrier-grade low-power connectivity for the Internet of Things. Through its nationwide FCC-licensed 800 MHz spectrum portfolio and proprietary Delphi360™ platform, IotaComm delivers critical data-driven solutions for smart buildings, smart cities, and sustainable infrastructure. IotaComm leverages the globally adopted LoRaWAN standard and is a member of the LoRa Alliance. Headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, IotaComm is committed to innovation, sustainability, and delivering value for customers, communities, and shareholders.Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.comFind IoT solutions: https://marketplace.iotforall.comMore about IotaComm: https://iotacomm.comConnect with Terrence: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmdefranco/Our sponsor: https://www.hologram.io(00:00) Ad(00:29) Intro(00:38) IotaComm and Terrence DeFranco(02:39) IoT, sustainability, and modernization(06:18) Lessons learned from IoT deployments and connectivity(08:29) Licensed wireless spectrum(11:32) IoT data and business transformation(14:35) User experience in IoT(16:59) Air quality monitoring in schools and real estate(21:01) Bridging the digital divide(24:21) IotaComm crowdfunding and the future(28:09) Learn more and follow upSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwmJoin Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.iotforall.comFollow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all

As pharmaceutical companies grow, they face critical choices: Where should you manufacture your product? How do you choose the right CDMO? What risks come with global supply chains?In this episode of Life Science Solutions, host Chris Adkins sits down with Roger Lias, PhD a 35-year veteran of the biologics manufacturing industry, to dig into the realities of onshoring in pharma and the evolving CDMO landscape.Roger walks through geopolitics and the BIOSECURE Act to the practical hurdles of talent shortages and infrastructure buildouts. Roger outlines what sponsor companies need to consider when choosing a domestic or international partner, from experience working in APAC. Topics include:Why “onshoring” may be more political theater than operational shiftThe labor and infrastructure gap in U.S. biologics manufacturingHow CDMO specialization is reshaping the global pharma supply chainFrom navigating regulatory risks to building smart tech transfer plans, this episode gives growing pharma teams the tools to make better decisions.

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From Research to Residential. Research Triangle Park covers 7,000 acres in Wake and Durham counties. 55,000 people also work at RTP, but when they clock out, it goes empty -- until now. WRAL's Shaun Gallagher explains the rezoning that will make this all possible.

GDP Script/ Top Stories for May 29th Publish Date: May 29th From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Thursday, May 29th and Happy birthday to Danny Elfman I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia. Two Gwinnett Teachers Honored By American Classical League Rowen moving closer to construction of first buildings Former Gwinnett deputy IT director facing forgery charges Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on local vendors All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: 07.14.22 KIA MOG STORY 1: Two Gwinnett Teachers Honored By American Classical League Two Gwinnett County teachers, Catherine Sturgill of Shiloh Middle School and Rachel Ash of Parkview High School, have received the prestigious 2025 Merens Award from the American Classical League. This honor recognizes their exceptional dedication to teaching Classics, including Greek and Latin languages and culture. GCPS Director Dr. Virin Vedder praised their passion and highlighted Parkview High’s rare back-to-back wins, with last year’s recipient, Keith Toda, passing the award to Ash. The Merens Award is ACL’s highest honor, given annually to four educators with at least five years of membership. STORY 2: Rowen moving closer to construction of first buildings The Rowen “knowledge community” in eastern Gwinnett is nearing its first major milestone, with plans to break ground on the Convergence Center in 2026. This center will serve as the foundation’s headquarters and a hub for partners within the Rowen Village, a mixed-use area featuring offices, labs, housing, retail, and parks. With infrastructure now complete, Rowen aims to attract companies in life sciences, biotech, and ag tech, supported by partnerships with top Georgia universities and organizations. Expected to create 100,000 jobs over decades, Rowen is positioning itself as a major innovation hub, akin to North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park. STORY 3: Former Gwinnett deputy IT director facing forgery charges Former Gwinnett County Deputy IT Director James Smith was arrested for allegedly altering financial documents to redirect county funds. Charged with computer theft, forgery, and attempted theft, Smith’s actions were flagged by the county’s Treasury Division on May 15, prompting a nearly two-week investigation. County Administrator Glenn Stephens emphasized transparency and cooperation with law enforcement. Police have not disclosed where or why Smith attempted to redirect the funds, and the investigation is ongoing. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: STORY 4: Gwinnett County Public Schools Recognizes 526 Retirees As the 2024–25 school year ends, 526 Gwinnett County Public Schools employees are retiring, collectively contributing 13,434 years to education, with 11,042 years dedicated to Gwinnett students. Over half spent their entire careers in the district. Among the retirees, 195 served 30+ years, 22 served 40+ years, and two served 50+ years. The group includes teachers, administrators, bus managers, and support staff, highlighting decades of dedication to education and the community. STORY 5: Gwinnett property value assessments are hitting mailboxes Gwinnett County property owners are receiving their 2024 property assessments, which determine taxable home values as of Jan. 1. These assessments, not tax bills, influence property taxes due later this year after millage rates are set. About 84% of residential and 54% of commercial properties reflect updated values based on market data. Owners can compare their 2024 and 2023 values and have 45 days to appeal if they disagree. For questions or appeals, visit Gwinnett-Assessor.com or contact the Assessors’ Office. Break 3: And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on local vendors We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: Ingles Markets 3 Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.gwinnettdailypost.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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Power Up You and Your Business Are you ready to unlock your full potential and take charge of your life? This week on A New Direction, we welcome the incredible Hilda Fainsod, author of Power Up, a transformative book designed to help you break through barriers and reach new heights in your personal and professional journey. Hilda's insights will challenge you to rethink limitations and step boldly into a future of limitless possibilities. In this episode, we dive deep into the powerful strategies outlined in Power Up, exploring how mindset, resilience, and self-leadership can create lasting success. Hilda shares actionable tools that empower you to shift your perspective, embrace change, and fuel your ambitions with unstoppable energy. Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or someone striving for personal growth, Hilda's wisdom is a game-changer. She brings years of experience in leadership development and personal transformation, offering fresh, impactful ideas that will resonate with listeners seeking to level up their lives. Don't miss this powerful conversation that will leave you inspired and ready to take action. Tune in to A New Direction as we uncover the secrets to powering up your life with Hilda Fainsod! Hilda Fainsod's book, "Power Up: The Executive Roadmap to Transforming Life" is a book that is full of timeless practical nuggets. The book is broken down into bite size paragraphs of practical guidance, experiential stories, and tools that you can use immediately. Hilda's 4-Step Breakthrough Model is practical, elegant, and will make changes in your life.  However, while the model may look simple from the outside, you must know it is going to require your full attention to really make it work. As Hilda walks us through Power Up, she takes us on a journey to take a closer look at the saboteurs, blocks and triggers, that keep us from being successful, and then she gives us specific things we can do to overcome them. By the time we get to the end of the journey of Power Up, we start to work on Mastery.  And as we know mastery in of itself is a never ending process, but she helps us put into perspective, so that we can get ever closer. She closes the book with Bonus Resources and her 30-day Challenge.  It's powerful!  Are you ready to change?  How about your business?  Well hold on!  Because you are about to Power UP!  Get the book by clicking here. Please thank the sponsors of A New Direction. Enhance Your Audiobook Experience with Zoundy! If you're an author or narrator looking to produce high-quality audiobooks with ease, Zoundy is the ultimate tool you need. Designed specifically for audiobook creation, Zoundy delivers crystal-clear sound, seamless editing capabilities, and professional-grade production tools—all in one intuitive platform. Whether you're recording your own book or refining your narration, Zoundy ensures every word is heard with perfection. And here's the best part: As a listener of A New Direction, you get an exclusive deal! Head over to zoundy.com/jay and use the code JAY25 at checkout to unlock special savings on your audiobook production. Don't settle for anything less than studio-quality sound—power up your audiobook journey today with Zoundy! and Linda Craft Team, REALTORS for more than 40 years and going strong find out why they are known as legends of life transition. Every place you have lived is a transition in life. Find out the numerous reasons why 1000s of people from all over the world choose Linda Craft Team and keep coming back for all their home selling and buying needs and making their life transition. They are the independently and locally owned company in the Research Triangle Park and yet available to the world.  Is time to make your next life transition? Go to www.LindaCraft.com Unlock Your Full Potential with Coach Jay Are you ready to break through barriers, build unstoppable resilience,

E147: David opens with the weekly venture update then Paul interviews John Cambier, Fund Administrator for the RTP Angel Fund.RTP AF is based in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area of North Carolina. It is a committed capital fund launched in the Summer 2023 with an aim to invest in and work with companies to help them grow and achieve scale. It's a member-managed fund with a diverse investor base of over 50 North Carolinians who may also invest additional funds alongside the Fund on any given investment. The fund is generally sector agnostic and typically invests at the early stages of funding for a company in an amount ranging from $50k to $250k, with an average investment amount of $150k. Focused on early-stage investment opportunities located in the Research Triangle Park region of North Carolina, they also consider deals originating throughout North Carolina and the southeastern United States. (recorded 8/26/24)Follow David on LinkedIn or reach out to David on Twitter/X @DGRollingSouth for comments. Follow Paul on LinkedIn or reach out to Paul on Twitter/X @PalmettoAngel We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com. Learn more about RollingSouth at rollingsouth.vc or email david@rollingsouth.vc.

Send us a textIn this insightful interview, Daniel Puder, Undefeated MMA Fighter, Founder & President of MyLifeMyPower, and a top 20 USA podcaster, sits down with Sam Cronin, former professional soccer player, to discuss his transition from elite athlete to successful investor. The interview took place at one of the Family Office Club's panel events, where high-level professionals gather to share their journeys and strategies for success.Over the course of his 11 seasons in Major League Soccer and his time representing the U.S. National Team, Sam learned invaluable lessons on discipline, focus, and resilience. After transitioning to a career in business, he reflects on the importance of maintaining a balance between professional success and personal well-being, especially after experiencing the challenges of life post-sports. #ProAthlete #AthleteMindset #BusinessSuccess

Send us a textSummary: Carolyn and I talk all about the past, present, and future of Research Triangle Park. This interview was recorded on September 19th 2024, before Hurricaine Helene hit Western North Carolina.________________________________________________________Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It's free if you want it to be!________________________________________________________Big Take Aways:- Discussions around three major Research Triangle Park projects: The Hub, Boxyard RTP, and Frontier.- What makes Research Triangle Park different from other Research Parks.- What's next at Research Triangle Park.________________________________________________________About Carolyn: Carolyn Coia joined the Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina (managing entity of Research Triangle Park) in 2016 and serves as Vice President of Real Estate. In her role, Carolyn has worked in all facets of real estate, including, but not limited to, strategic planning, development finance, due diligence, construction, project management, and leasing overseeing over 800K SF of office, laboratory, and retail development.In addition to currently operating assets, and serving as the master developer, Carolyn leads developer negotiation and coordination of its 2M SF mixed-use development, phase 1 of Hub RTP – the future downtown of RTP. Hub RTP will, at its completion, be 4-6M SF of mixed-use product. Relative to her work at the Foundation, GlobeSt Real Estate Forum awarded Carolyn with a 2022 Women of Influence award. Prior to joining the Foundation, Carolyn worked for a group of companies owned by private equity, where she was heavily involved in acquisition pro forma work, budgeting/forecasting (P&L, BS, SCF) and ad hoc financial modeling for multiple start-up entities. Carolyn holds a B.S. in Finance form Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In her community, Carolyn serves as Governance Chair for the Research Triangle High School Board of Directors, committee member for the CoreNet Programs Committee, committee member for UCREW at TCREW, and serves as a mentor through the local ULI WLI mentor/mentee program. Connect with Carolyn: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram Mentioned in the show:- Hub RTP- Frontier RTP- Boxyard RTP- Indiana University of Pennsylvania- Kendall Square- Triangle Mobility Hub- Durham Performing Arts Center________________________________________________________Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development you can subscribe to the Top Five. It's free if you want it to be!Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne.Throughout my c

What does it take to develop a thriving innovation ecosystem in biotech? How can partnerships between academia, industry, and startups drive long-term growth? In this fan-favorite episode, Mark Crowell, RTTP, Executive Entrepreneur in Residence at UNC Chapel Hill, joins host Patrick Reed, RTTP, to explore these questions. Drawing on his experiences from Research Triangle Park and beyond, Mark discusses key elements in ecosystem development and shares insights into his startup company, Arkane Innovation. In this episode, you'll discover: The critical components of a successful innovation ecosystem and how to foster collaboration. Lessons learned from Research Triangle Park and how to apply them to up-and-coming regions like the Gulf South. The importance of authentic partnerships and how they drive value beyond just financial returns. Tune in to gain valuable insights into ecosystem development and partnerships in the biotech world! Links: Connect with Mark Crowell, RTTP. Check out Mark's Fireside Chat on Ecosystem Development at BIO on the BAYOU. Learn more about UNC Chapel Hill's Eshelman Institute for Innovation. Learn more about Arkane Innovation. Connect with Patrick Reed, RTTP, and learn about his position as Auburn University's Executive Director of the Intellectual Property Exchange. Check out BIO on the BAYOU and make plans to attend October 2025. Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU – the podcast. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.

In this episode, Matt had the pleasure of chatting with Emil Runge from First Flight Venture Center in North Carolina. Emil is a fantastic guest who shared some really interesting insights on the vital role innovation hubs like First Flight play in growing regional manufacturing ecosystems. We talked about how First Flight helps startups get off the ground by offering resources like labs and funding opportunities, all aimed at helping them thrive.One of the big takeaways from our conversation was how important it is for regional leaders to really understand their area's unique strengths—or what Emil calls the "DNA" of the region. By tapping into those strengths and encouraging collaboration between government, schools, and private companies, regions can accelerate innovation and economic growth.Emil also highlighted how non-dilutive funding (think SBIR grants) is so important for startups that are working on risky but potentially game-changing ideas. Taking those calculated risks is key to long-term success. We touched on North Carolina's rich history in textiles and biotech, and how regions can successfully evolve from older industries to cutting-edge innovation. Emil wrapped up with a great message for regional leaders across the country: It's all about having a plan for capital access and workforce development if we want to keep America competitive on the global stage.AMCC's podcast is made possible in part by the expertise of Mike McAllen, founder of Podcasting4Associations. Are you part of an association also looking to produce a podcast? Let us get you in touch with Mike.Thank you to the Economic Development Administration for their partnership in producing this podcast. This podcast was prepared in part using Federal funds under award 3070145 from the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Economic Development Administration or the U.S. Department of Commerce.Participants:Emil Runge: Director of Programs, First Flight Venture CenterMatt Bogoshian: Executive Director, American Manufacturing Communities Collaborative and host of the podcast.

Can neoliberalism be truly understood without examining its Southern roots? In this episode, Marxist writer and thinker Connor Harney joins us to unpack the complex history and dynamics behind the rise and persistence of neoliberalism. We trace its origins back to the 1970s, focusing on the American Southeast, dissecting how anti-war sentiments, financial crises, and the defeat of unions have shaped this ideology. Through a critical examination of labor-intensive industries, racial segregation, and state violence, we reveal why the South resisted unionization and how this resistance influenced the national economic landscape.We also explore the origins of corporate paternalism and its implications for modern work environments. By investigating North Carolina's Research Triangle Park and early public-private partnerships, we uncover how companies like IBM set the stage for what would become the Silicon Valley model. Our discussion highlights the broader implications of Southern industrialization, including the stark contrasts in worker wages and living conditions between the North and the South. We dive deep into the contradictions of Southern exceptionalism and its impact on American racial dynamics, exposing the myth that the South alone carries the burden of racism.Finally, we tackle the rise and fall of neoliberalism and the collapse of social contracts. Through a historical lens, we connect the plantation system, feudal landholding, and modern labor exploitation, showing how these systems perpetuate economic serfdom. We reflect on the Southern influence on neoliberal policies, legislative movements to curtail collective bargaining rights, and the critical need for unionization in the South to ensure the success of labor movements nationwide. This episode challenges oversimplified narratives and provides nuanced insights into the economic and racial complexities that continue to shape the United States.The following works are referenced: Ending the Eternal Present: A Historical Account of the 1970sTextile Mills to Mainframes Support the Show.Crew:Host: C. Derick VarnIntro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @varnvlogblue sky: @varnvlog.bsky.socialYou can find the additional streams on Youtube

Kaniksha Desai and Skand Shekhar discuss the interconnectedness between sleep and thyroid, including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. Kaniksha Desai, MD, Associate Professor, Quality Director, Department of Endocrinology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California Skand Shekhar, MD, MHS, Principal Investigator, Medical Director, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health; Medical Director, Clinical Research Unit, Tertiary Care Center, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

rWotD Episode 2626: George Watts Hill Welcome to Random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia’s vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Friday, 12 July 2024 is George Watts Hill.George Watts Hill (October 27, 1901 – January 20, 1993) was an American banker, hospital administrator and philanthropist who played a key role in the socioeconomic development of Durham, North Carolina, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Research Triangle Park. He was also instrumental in health care reform, the desegregation of Durham, the education of children with learning disabilities, and the removal of the Speaker Ban Law.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:01 UTC on Friday, 12 July 2024.For the full current version of the article, see George Watts Hill on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm long-form Ruth.

Please welcome Dr. Brett Blair to the Clocking Out podcast. Dr. Brett Blair is the founder and president of Best Life Global, LLC. Best Life Global provides business and personal growth coaching and training services. Brett has published three books, Born - Love - Die, From Autopilot to Authentic, and Living at the Summit. Brett is also the architect and lead instructor for the Best Life Masterclass, a mixture of teaching, coaching, and mastermind. Delivered in an online, intimate group setting specifically designed to get you “unstuck” and help you live your “Best Life." The program is built on two decades of learning and experience neatly packaged into 12 practical lessons.Brett is a keynote speaker on a variety of subjects relative to flourishing and peak performance and the founder of the Best Life Movement, a non-profit organization aimed at helping people live their unique best lives.Brett is also a founding partner of Sanford Rose Associates, an executive search firm based in Brighton, MI., and is a Principal with the Brentwood Advisory Group based in Chicago, IL. Originally from Blue Springs, MO., Brett attended the University of Missouri, where he earned his BS-Industrial Engineering degree. He also holds an MBA-Finance from Tennessee State University and studied at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan. Brett has also completed a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, with an emphasis on applied positive psychology. Prior to founding Best Life Global, Brett was employed with 3M Corporation and Alcoa in a variety of executive leadership positions.Brett is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, the International Coach Federation, RTP Angel Fund, and is Past President of the Rotary Club of Research Triangle Park, NC. Brett lives in Holly Springs, NC, and is active with his church, with local non-profit organizations, enjoys long-distance running, snow skiing, and travel.Listen as Brett shares his background, career path, and pivotal “clocking out” moments.  ResourcesVisit Brett's website at brettblairphd.comConnect with Brett on LinkedInOrder Born - Love - Die Visit careerminds.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, & YoutubeVisit Raymond's website or follow him on socials: LinkedIn, Instagram, Tiktok, X, & YoutubeOrder Clocking Out: A Stress-Free Guide to Career Transitions 

Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin  DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Dr. Robert Stanley has been interested in dentistry since spending hours in his grandfather's dental office in Chicago as a child. After his grandfather passed away, Dr. Stanley became interested in Engineering and pursued his Masters and Ph.D. in the field. He worked at Sony Ericsson in Research Triangle Park as a Senior Project Manager. Since meeting his wife, Dr. Bobbi Stanley, and being involved with the growing dental practice, Dr. Robert Stanley realized that he still loved dentistry. He obtained a DDS from the University of North Carolina and joined his wife in practice. Robert Stanley's dental acumen is a perfect complement to the practice and distinguishes Stanley Dentistry from other general dentistry practices by offering comprehensive dentistry such as oral surgery, root canals, wisdom teeth removal, and full-mouth reconstruction with dental implants. Dr. Robert Stanley is an Adjunct Professor in the Prosthodontics Department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry and Co-founder and Senior Instructor at Stanley Institute for Comprehensive Dentistry. Dr. Robert Stanley is a Diplomate with the American Board of Oral Implantology (ABOI), a Diplomate with the International College of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), certified in Oral, IV, and Conscious Sedation and is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the American Dental Association (ADA), the Raleigh-Wake Dental Society, the North Carolina Dental Society, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS) and the International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics. In addition, Dr. Stanley is a Smile Engineer, offering his unique background in mechanical engineering and dentistry to companies around the world as a professional consultant in biomedical engineering. Dr. Stanley is available for professional collaboration for companies to make recommendations and changes to new or existing biomedically engineered products or services. ‍

Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Dr. Robert Stanley has been interested in dentistry since spending hours in his grandfather's dental office in Chicago as a child. After his grandfather passed away, Dr. Stanley became interested in Engineering and pursued his Masters and Ph.D. in the field. He worked at Sony Ericsson in Research Triangle Park as a Senior Project Manager. Since meeting his wife, Dr. Bobbi Stanley, and being involved with the growing dental practice, Dr. Robert Stanley realized that he still loved dentistry. He obtained a DDS from the University of North Carolina and joined his wife in practice. Robert Stanley's dental acumen is a perfect complement to the practice and distinguishes Stanley Dentistry from other general dentistry practices by offering comprehensive dentistry such as oral surgery, root canals, wisdom teeth removal, and full-mouth reconstruction with dental implants. Dr. Robert Stanley is an Adjunct Professor in the Prosthodontics Department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry and Co-founder and Senior Instructor at Stanley Institute for Comprehensive Dentistry. Dr. Robert Stanley is a Diplomate with the American Board of Oral Implantology (ABOI), a Diplomate with the International College of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), certified in Oral, IV, and Conscious Sedation and is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the American Dental Association (ADA), the Raleigh-Wake Dental Society, the North Carolina Dental Society, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS) and the International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics. In addition, Dr. Stanley is a Smile Engineer, offering his unique background in mechanical engineering and dentistry to companies around the world as a professional consultant in biomedical engineering. Dr. Stanley is available for professional collaboration for companies to make recommendations and changes to new or existing biomedically engineered products or services. ‍

America's most-consumed fruit is at risk from a fungal disease. Researchers in North Carolina are on a mission to save Cavendish bananas. Also, birds move their vocal organs while they sleep, mimicking how they sing. Scientists have translated those movements into synthetic birdsong.Fighting Banana Blight In A North Carolina GreenhouseBananas are the world's most popular fruit. Americans eat nearly 27 pounds per person every year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A deadly fungus could destroy most of the world's crops, but a company in Research Triangle Park is trying to save the banana through gene editing.When it comes to growing bananas, RTP may not be the first place that pops in your head. But Matt DiLeo has a greenhouse full of them.DiLeo is Vice President of Research and Development at Elo Life Systems, a biotechnology firm that's exploring how gene editing can improve fruits and vegetables.On a cloudy afternoon in early April, DiLeo opened the greenhouse door and stepped into a steamy atmosphere with a slightly floral odor. This greenhouse is packed floor to ceiling with banana trees. You've got to duck to keep the giant leaves from hitting your face. Some of the bananas are yellow, some are green, some are tiny and pink. DiLeo says they all share an important trait.“Many of these are naturally resistant to the TR-4 fungus,” DiLeo said.Read the rest of the article at sciencefriday.com.Do Birds Sing In Their Dreams?When birds sleep, what are they dreaming about? Researchers from the University of Buenos Aires have figured out a way to tap into bird dreams. When a bird slumbers, its voice box, called the syrinx, can move in ways that are similar to when they sing while they're awake. Essentially, birds are silently singing in their dreams.Now, researchers have figured out how to translate that vocal muscle movement into a synthetic bird song, meaning you can listen to how birds sing in their dreams.Guest host Maggie Koerth talks with Dr. Gabriel Mindlin, professor of physics at the University of Buenos Aires about his latest bird dream research, published in the journal Chaos.Transcripts for each segment will be available the week after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

On this week's episode, Matt Bogoshian was lucky to have two exceptional guests from the global nonprofit, RTI International, come on Manufacturing an American Century to explain RTI's history in supporting regional economic development, and where we all go from here to achieve sustainable growth. I had the pleasure of sitting down with RTI's President & CEO, Tim Gabel, as well as Director for Economic Development, Sara Lawrence. As AMCC is leading an EDA Community of Practice, we had the good fortune to meet and learn about Sara through RTI's Community of Practice for Build Back Better Regional Challenge award winners through this EDA initiative.In the episode, Tim and Sara explore the transformative role of RTI in regional economic development. Originally established to combat brain drain and stimulate job creation around North Carolina's Research Triangle Park, RTI has grown into a global leader with a mission to improve the human condition. Tim shares this journey, and how the core of regional economic development that RTI originated from still guides its work in helping other regions advance their priorities. Sara goes on to detail how RTI supports broad-based economic growth with regional stakeholders through strategic planning, sophisticated data analysis, and effective storytelling. The two discuss RTI's role in the Build Back Better Regional Challenge, highlighting impactful strategies to adapt high-level information into approachable technical assistance that meets local needs. Curious about how regions can thrive through such innovative collaborations? RTI's journey offers compelling insights.And, looking ahead, my guests talk about the importance of communities developing resilience to adapt and thrive even as external funding wanes. The conversation underscores a shared vision that we all ought to be working towards; that is the building of sustainable practices that leverage innovation and collective action to improve community well-being and economic competitiveness for American regions, onward!Tune in, subscribe, and contribute as we continue to delve into the stories shaping American manufacturing today! New episodes are released every two weeks!AMCC's podcast is made possible in part by the pro bono expertise of Mike McAllen, founder of Podcasting4Associations. Are you part of an association also looking to produce a podcast? Let us get you in touch with Mike.Thank you to the Economic Development Administration for their partnership in producing this podcast. This podcast was prepared in part using Federal funds under award 3070145 from the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Economic Development Administration or the U.S. Department of Commerce.Big Concept:RTI's Tim Gabel and Sara Lawrence speak from experience when they explain the importance of building lasting community capabilities for economic development beyond temporary public investment since they lived it! RTI played a major role in accelerating the “flywheel effect” driving North Carolina innovation and business development in Research Triangle Park. Now, RTI's collaboration with the Economic Development Administration's Building Better Regions initiative is bringing new energy to regions across the country to achieve sustainable development in manufacturing and across other sectors!Participants:Tim Gabel, President & CEO; RTI InternationalSara Lawrence, Director, Economic Development; RTI InternationalMatt Bogoshian: Executive Director, American Manufacturing Communities Collaborative and host of the podcast.

Do you get hung up on the "right way" to do something in your practice? Well, today I'm speaking with, Dr. LaRee Johnson, as she shares her journey of establishing a thriving dental practice from scratch, and how her flexible and resilient attitude made all the difference in her career fulfillment. She uncover how her Southern California origins influenced her professional growth, leading her to create a dental wellness oasis in sunny North Carolina.Striking a balance between work-life and home isn't as straightforward as it seems. Especially when you are a dental practitioner like LaRee, who, despite initially believing that her own practice would afford her more family time, quickly realized the reality was far different. Today we're gathering lessons from her experiences of juggling various responsibilities and managing multiple office locations. Get inspired by LaRee's commitment to quality care, the significance she places on effective communication, and the ways she prioritizes continuing education and community involvement.What You'll Learn In This Episode:How to start a dental practice from the ground upWhy to never say "always" and keep an open mindThe challenges involved in balancing work and family lifeThe importance of effective communication in the dental professionHow to manage multiple office locations successfullyThe significance of continuing education and community involvementDon't miss the opportunity to learn from Dr. LaRee's journey. Tune in to this episode and discover the blueprint for establishing and managing a successful dental practice.‍‍Guest: Dr. LaRee JohnsonPractice Name: Carolina Pediatric DentistryCheck out LaRee's Media:Website: https://www.carolinapedo.com/Email: drlaree@gmail.comPhone: 919-247-8706‍Other Mentions and Links:‍Software/Tools:ExcelDentOpen DentalBrands/Products:Intraosseous Injection - dentalhitechCoronaEmergen-CBOPSInsurance Companies:Delta DentalTricareMetLifeBooks/Publications:If You Give a Mouse a CookiePlaces/Establishments:Raleigh Children's Surgery CenterUNC at Chapel HillResearch Triangle ParkKellogg School of Management ProgramsOrganizations:American Board of Pediatric DentistryHIPAAPeople:Dr. Larry Dempsey in Rocky Mount, North CarolinaDr. Clark morrisEvents: Tar Heel 10 Miler‍Host: Michael Arias‍Website: The Dental Marketer Join my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/‍Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer Society‍Please don't forget to share with us on Instagram when you are listening to the podcast AND if you are really wanting to show us love, then please leave a 5 star review on iTunes! [Click here to leave a review on iTunes]‍p.s. Some links are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. Please understand that we have experience with these products/ company, and I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions we make if you decide to buy something. Please do not spend any money unless you feel you need them or that they will help you with your goals.

“Innovation ecosystem” is a term often used in biotech, but what actually goes into building a strong ecosystem? Mark Crowell, Executive Entrepreneur in Residence at UNC Chapel Hill, talks about the elements that go into developing an innovation ecosystem, pulling from his experiences at Research Triangle Park in North Carolina. He also provides details about his startup company, Arkane Innovation. Episode hosted by Patrick Reed. This episode was recorded at Bio on the Bayou, the annual event in New Orleans showcasing academic science, biotech, and startups from the entire Gulf South region.

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Today's Guest is Charles Bulthuis   Charles Bulthuis is a CRE Broker and the President & Founder of Reformation Asset Management. A Veteran, Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyers Representative, and Honorary CCIM, Charles has spent the 30 years refining his innovative insights. -------------------------------------------------------------- Changing Demographics [00:00:00] Condo Conversion Challenges [00:02:13] Workforce Housing [00:06:34] National Trend of Condo Conversions [00:09:05] Viability of Retail and Office Asset Classes [00:11:45] Aggressive Use of Buy Down Strategy [00:14:18] Condo Conversions [00:16:43] Scaling a Business [00:18:05] 90-Day Trial Period for New Hires [00:19:04] -------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Charles: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-bulthuis/ Web: www.reformationasset.comBlog: https://reformationasset.com/our-blog/   Connect with Sam: I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify a strategy and provide solid predictable returns.     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HowtoscaleCRE/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samwilsonhowtoscalecre/ Email me → sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com   SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A RATING. Listen to How To Scale Commercial Real Estate Investing with Sam Wilson Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-scale-commercial-real-estate/id1539979234 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4m0NWYzSvznEIjRBFtCgEL?si=e10d8e039b99475f -------------------------------------------------------------- Want to read the full show notes of the episode? Check it out below: Charles Bulthuis (00:00:00) - This is a national trend. Okay. Um, and, and there's other supporting factors. Uh, not only, um, household coordination, trends, household formation occurring later in life. Um, but the fastest growing population for divorce is people in the eight of 60 and above.   Sam Wilson (00:00:15) - Are you kidding me?   Charles Bulthuis (00:00:16) - Not kidding you. So those people that have been in, in, you know, 20, 30, 40 year marriages are now becoming divorcees, and they're looking for a simpler lifestyle. They want a condominium, a one bedroom. They don't want a giant house. They have to go out and mow the lawn on Sundays.   Intro (00:00:31) - Welcome to the How to Scale Commercial Real Estate Show. Whether you are an active or passive investor, we'll teach you how to scale your real estate investing business into something big.   Sam Wilson (00:00:44) - Charles Bold Heights is a c r e broker and the president and founder of Reformation Asset Management. Charles, welcome to the show.   Charles Bulthuis (00:00:51) - Hi. Thank you very much.   Sam Wilson (00:00:52) - Absolutely, Charles. Glad to have you here on the show today. There are three questions I ask every guest who comes on the show in 90 seconds or less. Can you tell me where did you start? Where are you now, and how did you get there?   Charles Bulthuis (00:01:02) - I started out as a residential broker in 1992 in San Diego, California. I am currently the, uh, president owner of a company that's a brokerage, a property management, uh, construction company, maintenance and lawn care. So we have five divisions and 65 employees. And I got here, um, basically I, I have, I have a philosophy on how to get rich quick, even if it takes you 20 years.   Sam Wilson (00:01:29) - I like that. I like that a lot. You're a busy man. You got a lot of things going on. Uh, the lawn care one is, is that's, uh, I, I wanna dig into that maybe before the show's over and just wonder how that bolt on business came, came to. But regardless, let's talk about some things really that are going on here in the marketplace today. You are, uh, I think the brokerage firm. Is that, is that probably the largest part of what you guys are working on right now? Is that a fair assessment? Uh,   Charles Bulthuis (00:01:55) - No, actually the revenue that comes in for construction will be the largest source of the revenue.   Sam Wilson (00:02:00) - Interesting. Okay. Very, very cool. Well, let's talk about that then, because I mean, you're in a market, you're aware, you're in Durham, North Carolina. Mm-hmm. . Yeah. Cool. What are you guys building right now? Like what's the, what's the big demand for you guys right now?   Charles Bulthuis (00:02:13) - Uh, so what we're involved in right now is the condo conversion. So we're taking apartments that have been, um, undervalued. So what would you call a value add property? Yeah. But rather than turning it into a value add apartment, we're turning them into value add condominiums, and then offering them as a resale product to owner occupants. So we helped one client acquire 108 units, um, in Durham, and another, uh, group of investors acquired 96 units in Chapel Hill. And, uh, those 204 units combined are what we're working on right now, and it's just under 20 million in renovations.   Sam Wilson (00:02:52) - What are some challenges? I mean, that, that it has to be the right, I would imagine, the right property in the right place with the right size of units, the right number of beds and baths. I mean, what are some challenges that you run into in locating a property like a condo conversion, e or even saying, Hey, this is possible as a condo conversion? Right.   Charles Bulthuis (00:03:11) - So the first step is actually not looking for what the market needs. The first step is identifying what the market needs. So once you've identified what the market needs, then you find a product that you can turn into what the market wants, right? So I didn't have to go out and find the two bedroom, two bath, 1000 square foot. I found the two bedroom, one and a half bath, 1000 square foot and converted it into a two two. Hmm.   Sam Wilson (00:03:33) - I see, I see. Yeah, that's really, really cool. I love, I love the, the, the, the spin on what value add is why is an end buyer, what is appealing to them about a, was apartment complex now? Is a condo, like what's, what's the, what's the value there for the end, I guess The end? Yeah, the end buyer.   Charles Bulthuis (00:03:54) - So we, we we're doing this both ways. In one instance, we are buying condominiums, um, that, and, and that, that we're buying apartments and converting them into condominiums. Yeah. And so for that individual investor, I helped him acquire six buildings that made up the community that is the 108 units. And then as we divest him of each building, they'll be their own separate 10 31 tax to put exchange. So he may pay taxes on one building, he may exchange another building. And so for him, it was the, the net proceeds potential where he was basically spending 20 million for purchase and rehab, and then selling the product as condos for 30 million. So it's a 10 million game for him. And that's quite an incentive, uh, for the other parties where they're buying condos and they're actually converting them into rentals. This is near the University of North Carolina, which has a very strong, uh, or, uh, student population. And the rents for those types of properties are rather high. They rent by the bedroom. So we could take a property that, in that neighborhood was completely undervalued, renting at $900 a month and dilapidated 50 year old complex revamp the entire complex, raise the rents to the market value of 1900. And the value add to my owners is, is dramatic, but then they have the ability to turn that whole product over as one, uh, rental property to an institutional investor that's looking for a 30 million buy that is student housing.   Sam Wilson (00:05:21) - No, that's really, really cool. I wanna circle back to the, uh, let's, let's call it the, the, the person that buys the condo conversion. The was apartment now is a condo who's living there. Why do people want that product in the market?   Charles Bulthuis (00:05:35) - Um, first of all, we, we have a market that completely misunderstood the buying needs of the, the product of, of, of the buyers. Today, for 30 plus years, the market was now producing one bedroom apartments. Think about that. You never saw one bedroom apartments being built, or at least, you know, not, not as the majority. Very few were right? But that is the source of workforce housing, really. So if you have a city that's growing rapidly and you're not providing workforce housing that is affordable, you're gonna run into a situation where your employers are gonna have to pay their employees dramatically more money to import them from outlying areas, uh, to avoid that $20 sandwich and copy, you know, it says you have to have workforce housing. And as a result, I was picking these one bedroom apartments as something that we could convert from apartments into condos. And now the price to rent in this location is 1650 a month, but you can buy the same condo and own for 1650 P I t I h o a.   Sam Wilson (00:06:34) - Right? Right. So why not? Why not? If you're gonna, if you're gonna end up paying the same amount of money on a monthly basis own don't rent. I mean that Exactly. That just seems to make a lot of sense. I'm really intrigued by the, or interested in the idea that the one bedroom that that kind of flies in the face of what I would've clearly wrongly assumed that one bedroom for what are, what people are wanting   Charles Bulthuis (00:06:59) - Household formation right now in the triangle, which Research Triangle Park is the area for Raleigh Durham, chapel Hill, and several other outlined communities. But those three big ones, the average household size right now is 1.8 people per household, huh?   Sam Wilson (00:07:15) - Right, right. That's really, that's a lot smaller than I would assume. Would've assumed.   Charles Bulthuis (00:07:20) - Yes. Demographics have shifted dramatically.   Sam Wilson (00:07:23) - Yeah, absolutely. How does that, how does this work inside of the housing shortage? I know that's something that is kind of near and dear to your heart, that you guys are trying to figure out a way to solve what, what of it you can. So how, how does this play into that kind of, uh, housing shortage?   Charles Bulthuis (00:07:41) - So it, it plays in the, the city is actually following suit with the product that I'm recommending. Hmm. Um, I, I sat on the, uh, mayor's, uh, affordable, uh, housing round table for the last three mayors that we've had in Durham. And, uh, one of the things that we discussed was workforce housing and household formation relative to the population growth in our area. And of the 2,500 or so affordable housing units, the city is planned to build, 2200 of them are one bedroom homes.   Sam Wilson (00:08:10) - Wow.   Charles Bulthuis (00:08:11) - Wow. It's that severe how important that workforce housing is. Now, when we're talking about a downtown region, this is where your restaurants, your bars, all of your nightlife activity, your offices, these places need people that come in and work those types of service industry jobs. Um, but at the same time, if we build three bedrooms and four bedrooms, we're we're that, that's more of a family oriented housing structure. And, and then you have to build new schools if you have to have school buses, and you have to build the infrastructure for children. So this is more for a dense population or for the intention of a higher increasing dense population.   Sam Wilson (00:08:49) - No, I like that. I like that a lot. That make, that makes a lot of sense. That's, that's a really, yeah. That, that's just a, uh, an an insight I'd not, not really had before is on. And I, and that's then this maybe, do you think this is particular to where you are or do you kind of see this as a national,   Charles Bulthuis (00:09:05) - This is a national trend. Okay. Um, and, and there's other supporting factors. Uh, not only, um, household coordination trends, household probation occurring later in life, um, but the fastest growing population for divorce is people in the eight of 60 and above.   Sam Wilson (00:09:21) - Are you kidding me?   Charles Bulthuis (00:09:22) - Not kidding you. So those people that have been in, in, you know, 20, 30, 40 year marriages are now becoming divorcees and they're looking for a simpler lifestyle. They want a condominium, a one bedroom, they don't want a giant house. They have to go out and mow the lawn on Sundays.   Sam Wilson (00:09:37) - Man, you're, you, uh, I, I'm not, I not not in that, uh, in that 60 and above divorced category, but I'll tell you, e e even I would say on, on the millennial side, like even, even they want kind of that smaller product type, I mean, gosh. Yeah. Less   Charles Bulthuis (00:09:51) - Commitment.   Sam Wilson (00:09:52) - Yeah. Man. Like, I'll even say it like, yeah, I own a house right now and I've, you know, it's great for the kids playing in the backyard and all that, but we could probably get those same amenities maybe with less work home ownership is, uh, well, it's a lot like work. I mean, you got a lot of stuff to keep up. So yeah, there,   Charles Bulthuis (00:10:08) - There's a trade out there that's for sure. When you're buying a house, you have to envision that there will be constant will be yours, but there also ties in with the fact that eventually the property will be yours. Right,   Sam Wilson (00:10:17) - Right. Undoubtedly, or at least   Charles Bulthuis (00:10:18) - The equity.   Sam Wilson (00:10:19) - Right. It goes both ways. But, but yeah, if you, you could sell me very quickly on the idea of not spending Saturday, which I don't spend Saturday mow the yard anyway, but if you still end up maintaining stuff one way or another, but I digress. This is not why we came here on the show to talk about what my preferences are. I do want to talk about what market perceptions are in some kind of, um, asset classes that people traditionally, not traditionally, but even right now are saying, you know, these things are dead. Those two being retail and office. Gimme your insights on those two particular asset classes in particular.   Charles Bulthuis (00:10:53) - So the pandemic, um, had a, had a major impact on the work from home and, and, and the, the work from office discussion. And if you, if you were to watch the news and you only paid attention to the largest markets in the country, Chicago, New York, LA, Miami, um, you're, you're gonna, uh, Houston, you're gonna get the perception that, um, commercial real estate is a, is a, it is a spiral, right? But here, locally, the commercial real estate market for retail and for office is, is very brisk. Um, I've missed out on three properties that I personally wanted to buy in the last six months because I just didn't get my offer accepted. I wasn't high enough, et cetera. Um, and understand, please, if you're not familiar with c R e, that most loans for commercial vehicle estate are gonna be tied to a 20 year amortization schedule, and that's not tied to the 10 year bond.   Charles Bulthuis (00:11:45) - So the rates for the commercial property, they're in the fives right now. They're not in the sixes. And, and, and they were down in the fours just, you know, a few months ago. So that market still has viability. And yes, there's a lot of loans that are gonna have to be refinanced in the near future, but we don't have a liquidity issue in the banking system. We have a few banks that, you know, misunderstood the value of investing in treasuries versus having some money on hand to give your depositors if they ask for it back.   Sam Wilson (00:12:13) - Right? Yeah, you said it, you said it. So for where you guys are right now, what you're, what you're telling me is that retail and office aren't just not dead, but they're doing very well in certain markets   Charles Bulthuis (00:12:24) - Very well. And even in the major markets where they're not doing that well as a percentage of the overall portfolio, they're less than 5%. Right. You know, if you took all the commercial real estate in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Miami, you grouped it all up, it would still be less than 5% of the nation's commercial real estate. It's just not gonna tip the scale.   Sam Wilson (00:12:45) - Right. Undoubtedly it even so, I mean, gosh, I had someone on the show here recently that their, their whole strategy right now, and they're, they're in, in New York, is buying office space, which is not doing very well in New York City, and they're imagine that   Charles Bulthuis (00:13:00) - Buy low, sell high,   Sam Wilson (00:13:01) - Uh, right, right. He was, he was telling me that, you know, two years ago, or not two years ago, three years ago, I've been pre pandemic, gosh, three and a half years ago then, you know, they were trading eight, 900 bucks a square foot. He's like, dude, we're picking stuff up right now. Three, 400 bucks a square farm.   Charles Bulthuis (00:13:14) - Yeah, yeah. He   Sam Wilson (00:13:15) - Goes, it's, yeah, it's, now is the time to buy. Like this is New.   Charles Bulthuis (00:13:18) - York's not gonna disappear.   Sam Wilson (00:13:20) - It's not. It's not. And,   Charles Bulthuis (00:13:21) - And as a reality, all it's going to happen is you're gonna have a lot of these companies reenvisioning how to monetize their office space to lower the workforce back.   Sam Wilson (00:13:28) - Right, right. That's exactly right. That's exactly right. That's really, really cool. Are there strategies or things that people, or any of your clients really you see them doing right now that would just be good food for thought if somebody's looking at these asset classes?   Charles Bulthuis (00:13:42) - Yeah. Don't, don't let yourself get, uh, rolled over by the noise. That is the, the, the, the, the pundits the know-it-alls. You know, one of the best things you can do is go against the crowd. Right,   Sam Wilson (00:13:55) - Right. I like that a lot. I like that a lot. Yeah, absolutely. If you're, if your main source of information is from the pundits, we're probably not friends cuz it, uh, , it's just a lot of noise. So that's, uh, that's really, really great there. Let's talk about the, uh, interplay between interest rates, the residential market. I know that affects, uh, a lot of things. What do you see on that front?   Charles Bulthuis (00:14:18) - So what, um, what this, uh, market has quickly returned to was strategies from the early nineties. And I started in 1992 and we had an accelerating interest rate market from that period as well that led us from a, uh, recession into, in San Diego into a horrible recession in San Diego. Uh, we, we had, um, Boeing, which was one of the largest employers in San Diego, leave and go to Washington State. Right. Caused a massive drop in valuations. And then boom, we hit the 92 recession, and now we've got interest rates going up toward the eights as well. Um, and, and one of the best tools that we had in our basket back then, or our toolbox was the buy down. And so we are aggressively using the buy down to position buyers into our product with rates that are artificially reduced for the next couple of years because we believe that in the next couple of years they'll be able to refinance into lower rates.   Sam Wilson (00:15:14) - Can you, can you explain that strategy? Uh, I guess more, uh, more in depth? Sure.   Charles Bulthuis (00:15:20) - Um, what about that is, is if interest rates sit there at six and a half and I spend points, I can go through my lender and buy the interest rate down to a four and a half percent interest rate. And so the buyer still has to qualify at the rate of six and a half mm-hmm. , but for their payment purposes, they'll be pa making payments the first year at four and a half percent interest the second year at five and a half. And then that third year it'll normalize at whatever the rate was at the time that they took the loan at today's six and a half. Right. But if at any time during that period the rates were to drop, they can refinance their loan into a lower standard interest rate and even use the money that's still available in the two one buy down for future rate reduction for the cost of the refinance. And because of the inversion of the yield curve right now, it, it is the long-term money that is priced low and the short-term money that's priced high, which is indicative of rates coming down in the next 24 months.   Sam Wilson (00:16:19) - Interesting. So I, in, in effect, it's, it's, it's not just buying an option for refinance it, it's sort of like that, but you also get the short-term benefit of maybe potentially paying less in interest on the front end is that, oh,   Charles Bulthuis (00:16:32) - You're absolutely paying less on the front end and the best part is the seller is paying for that option on your behalf.   Sam Wilson (00:16:38) - Ah. So that's something you negotiate into the deal.   Charles Bulthuis (00:16:41) - Right.   Sam Wilson (00:16:43) - Very cool. I love that. That's an, that's certainly an advanced strategy. Um, thank you for taking the time to really share, share with us your thoughts on that front. So, so far we have talked about the perceptions inside of retail and office. We have talked about the, uh, interest rates and the residential market. We've talked about condo conversions, we've covered a lot of territory here. The one thing I really haven't, uh, gotten into with you, you talked about maintenance in a lawn care business. I mean, when did you tack that side of your business on and why?   Charles Bulthuis (00:17:13) - So I created the property management company because no property managers wanted to deal with what I was doing. Let me buy you the property, let me push everybody out of the property, remodel the property, then re-rent the property. And then in two years, 10 30 wanted into another property. Right? No. So I had to create a property management company. Well, now I have a property management company. I have to manage the properties, I need maintenance, I need lawn care. Well, as I realized that I kept falling to the, you know, I wasn't the top person on everybody's list. Yeah. Well, I wanna be the top person on the list. So I had to create the company so that the company takes care of me because I'm an insulting client.   Sam Wilson (00:17:48) - , there you go. I love it. I love it. What's it been like, let me ask you this question. Scaling all of these different businesses, how do, how do you, meaning what's, what's been like maybe one thing you've done that has really helped you scale each of these in their own unique way?   Charles Bulthuis (00:18:05) - Hiring people that can head each of these companies that are creating, or each of these divisions within my company? Um, I am, in my opinion, you know, and others a very good real estate broker. Okay. Um, but I am not a general contractor and I haven't cut along since I was in my a teenager. So I need to hire people that could run these other businesses or head up these other divisions without my constant interaction. Hmm. And, and, and that's the key to building any business, is hiring the right employees, getting the right staff behind you, building a team.   Sam Wilson (00:18:40) - Yeah. And that's the hardest part. I mean, I think so many times, especially, you know, the thrust of this show is how to scale commercial real estate. And when you're in that scaling period, especially in the early days, the mistakes of a miss or a bad hire, uh, can be expensive, but also just they, they can be time consuming. Are there any, any, any strategies you employ on that front now? Making sure you're bringing the right team members on the first time?   Charles Bulthuis (00:19:04) - 90 days. I need to know within the first 90 days if these people are gonna be able to take that ball and run with it on their own. Or if they still need, need me to sit, sit on their shoulder. Um, in North Carolina, you can fire anybody for any reason or no reason within the first 90 days. Got it. So if I know in 90 days that I think that they're, they're just not getting it. I, I wanna start over.   Sam Wilson (00:19:27) - Okay. Okay. And that's hard, man. That's hard. I mean, it's, I'm sure that's, that's a, a, a muscle that you've had to exercise over time. I know for me, uh, I I I'm getting better at it, but it's also one of those things that, gosh, I hate letting people go. It's just, it's always, it's always hard.   Charles Bulthuis (00:19:45) - My management experience was garnered in the US Army, so I'm a little bit better at that.   Sam Wilson (00:19:49) -  good. I like it. I like it. I, I need to, I need to tear a page outta your book and, uh, and read it probably more often. So this has been fantastic. Charles, I have enjoyed today's show. You've given us a wealth of information, things here to think about. If our listeners wanna get in touch with you or learn more about you, what is the best way to do that?   Charles Bulthuis (00:20:08) - Uh, please go through my website, reformation Asset Management. Um, or if you would like, I mean, call me directly. I, I'm very accessible. My number is 9 1 9 4 5 2 4 8 3 3.   Sam Wilson (00:20:20) - Fantastic. And we'll make sure we put that there also in the show notes. Charles, thank you for taking the time to come on the show today. I certainly appreciate it. Thank   Charles Bulthuis (00:20:27) - You very much. It was a great show.   Sam Wilson (00:20:29) - Hey, thanks for listening to the How to Scale Commercial Real Estate podcast. If you can do me a favor and subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, whatever platform it is you use to listen. If you can do that for us, that would be a fantastic help to the show. It helps us both attract new listeners as well as rank higher on those directories. So appreciate you listening. Thanks so much and hope to catch you on the next episode.  

Scot Wingo's entrepreneurial journey can be characterized by his commitment to continuous learning! In this episode, Scot talks about the various ways in which he has deliberately worked on enhancing his business skills and the success that he has achieved as a result. The world is full of endless opportunities for learning; don't let them slip past you.  About Scot Wingo:Scot Wingo is a 4-time serial entrepreneur from the Research Triangle Park, NC region. He is currently the CEO of Spiffy, a company that provides on-demand car care services. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, he is widely recognized as a thought leader in E-commerce, E-service, and the future of mobility. He has received numerous awards, including Ernst and Young's Entrepreneur of the Year and Triangle Business Journal's Businessperson of the Year. In addition to his professional achievements, Scot is also an avid Star Wars fan and owns every piece of Star Wars paraphernalia ever created (almost).Episode highlights: Don't neglect customer service! Post-pandemic, companies have been placing less emphasis on this element of business, but your customers are the ones who are going to sustain you. So, look after them as best you can. (21:16) Consumers can be divided into two broad categories: value-oriented and convenience-oriented. If you choose the one you want to serve through your business and commit to doing it properly, customers will flock to you! With Spiffy, Scot is filling a gap in the market for convenience-oriented car services. (27:10) Books are one of the best ways to learn lessons from the entrepreneurs who have come before you. Rather than making the same mistakes yourself, learn from the mistakes made by others (so that you can make new ones!) Read our blog for a list of our favorite business books! (33:39) Work hard on your listening skills so that you can really understand your clients' needs! Making customers happy can be difficult, but if you are willing to listen intently and really take on board what people are telling you, you are well on your way to success. (34:20) Don't let rejections from funders put you off your mission! Use the no's as a learning opportunity to improve your proposal and come back stronger. (35:01) Don't assume that other people understand the value of what you are selling. As a business leader, your ability to develop the skill of persuasion (i.e. sales) will do wonders for your business. To do this, Scott recommends attending pitch events and roadshows (and watching Shark Tank) so that you can learn from others. (39:01) Scot's best advice for entrepreneurs:“Making a customer happy is a little tricky. There's a nuanced way of asking them questions to get to their pain.” (34:39)Connect with Scott: LinkedIn Twitter Website Resources Mentioned: Good to Great Crossing the Chasm How to Fail At Almost Everything and Still Win Big Mad Men - The Carousel Follow Beyond 8 Figures: LinkedIn Twitter Website

Welcome back to another episode of the richer geek, something a little different for you. Today we have Jinan Glasgow George, she has spoken about IP in front of the UN Economic Commission for Europe and been a featured speaker at IP conferences in India, Italy, France, South Africa, Mexico, United Arab Emirates, Ghana, as well as New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Research Triangle Park in the USA. She is a Forbes contributor, author of the new book The IP Miracle, and has advised the Senate Small Business Committee and several Congressional offices on IP and cryptocurrency. Find complete show notes and more information at therichergeek.com/podcast

Taking an Underdog "Challenger Brand" to Greater Success Everyone loves the underdog. We want to see the team who seemingly have no chance against the giants win. The same is true for business. Perhaps you are a business that is not the industry leader, referred to a "challenger brand". Do you still have a chance? The answer is absolutely! Who are "challenger brands"?  They don't have the budget.  Challenger brands know that they are not number 1, but know where they stand in the market.  Challenger brands know that to be successful they need to create disruption.  Challenger brands are resilient and ready to take action. On this episode of A New Direction Michael Tuggle, Tuggle Creative Inc. and former Co-Executive Creative Director at LOOMIS of Loomis advertising helps us understand how an underdog brand a.k.a. "Challenger Brand" can compete when they differentiate themselves by what they have on the inside...namely their culture. If you want to be a successful challenger brand it is not going to be about spending more money.  It is not going to do what the category or industry leader does.  A challenger brand will be more successful when they realize that there is something in their culture that distinguishes is from any other business that they can put to the market.  Often times we want to think it is something big that will change the destiny of a challenger brand, but more frequently it is one little thing in the culture that emotionally connects, where people feel good about the challenger brand. Mike Sullivan and Michael Tuggle's book "The Voice of the Underdog: How Challenger Brands Create Distinction By Thinking Culture First" is a well researched and insightful book and toolkit to help underdog "challenger brand" businesses from where they are to achieving high success.  The fact is that if your culture is wrong, you will not be able to compete.  If your leadership is wrong, you won't have a culture worth fighting for.  The ideas in this book are not for the faint of heart.  They will challenge you.  They may even make you upset because they will fly in the face of conventional thinking, but their research and track record of success make it clear that if you want to be a challenger brand that makes a disruption in the industry, you are going to have to think differently, be different, and resilient. Please Reach OUT and Thank our sponsors who support A New Direction EPIC Physical Therapy.   There are a number of physical therapy places.  And I have been to several, but I have yet to find one where both the professional athlete and the people like you and I can go and get the best treatment plan that will get us back doing before our injury.  EPIC PT is the only place I will go.  It is because they have everything from rehabilitation after major surgery to working with better nutrition.  They have the latest in cutting edge equipment and their certified staff of therapists are second to none.  Epic Recovery.  Epic results.  Check out EPIC Physical Therapy at www.EPICpt.com AND Linda Craft & Team, Realtors is located at 7300 Six Forks Road in Raleigh North Carolina, they have been serving the Research Triangle Park area for 35 years.  In that time Linda created a culture of “Legendary Customer Service”.  It is not a slogan it is part of their DNA.  And in that time they have developed relationships with the world's leading real estate professionals to help you find the best professional to help you sell your home or buy your next one.  Why not head on over to the “Legends” Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS www.LindaCraft.com  

In this podcast episode, the host engages in a conversation with Dr. Bill Rivers, a highly respected advocate for language access and diversity. Dr. Rivers shares his extensive background and sheds light on the importance of acculturation over assimilation, the negative effects of shaming students for speaking their home language, and the challenges faced by language access providers due to insufficient funding. Additionally, he highlights the numerous benefits of being bilingual and emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to prioritize language services. This discussion serves as a powerful reminder of the significance of linguistic diversity in the United States and the ongoing efforts required to ensure language access for all. Tune in to this thought-provoking and informative episode.Dr. Rivers has more than 30 years' experience in language advocacy and capacity at the national level, with significant experience in culture and language for economic development and national security. He is the immediate past and founding Chair of ASTM Technical Committee F43, Language Services and Products. Dr. Rivers serves as a member of the America's Languages Working Group of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and is an honorary lifetime member of the Association of Language Companies.  Before establishing WP Rivers & Associates, he served for eight years as the Executive Director of the Joint National Committee for Languages – National Council for Languages and International Studies, leaving a legacy of significant legislative and policy accomplishments.  Prior to his service at JNCL-NCLIS, he served as Chief Scientist at Integrated Training Solutions, Inc., a defense contractor in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and Arlington, Virginia. While at ITS, he served in a contractor role as the founding Chief Linguist of the National Language Service Corps, a field activity of the OUSD(P/R), with oversight of all language issues in the NLSC. Prior to working at ITS, he was a founding member of the Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL) at the University of Maryland, the Nation's first Federally-funded research center for language, cognition, and national security. While at CASL, Dr. Rivers led R&D work at DLIFLC. During his career, Dr. Rivers has also taught Russian (beginning through advanced), graduate courses in research methods, language policy, and second language acquisition at the and worked as a freelance interpreter and translator (EnglishRussian). He received his PhD in Russian from Bryn Mawr College and his MA (Russian Linguistics), BA (Russian) and BS (Aerospace Engineering) from the University of Maryland. He speaks Russian and French at the C1 level, and Irish, German, and Spanish at the B1 level. Only on the podcast that shares your stories about our profession. Brand the Interpreter! Thanks for tuning in, till next time!

Today's episode of the Business of Biotech covers a lot of ground with Enzyvant CEO Bill Symonds, Pharm.D. Among other things, we discuss the career moves Dr. Symonds has made within the "vant" environment since his involvement in the launch of the original Roivant,  the approval of Rethymic, the merger of Altavant and Enzyvant, and the company's intentions for a brand new regenerative medicine manufacturing facility in Research Triangle Park. From drug approvals to mergers, from internal manufacturing capacity to founders-turned-presidential candidates, this one's got it all. Subscribe to the NEW #BusinessofBiotech newsletter at bioprocessonline.com/bob for more real, honest, transparent interactions with the leaders of emerging biotech. It's a once-per-month dose of insight and intel that you'll actually look forward to receiving! Check it out at bioprocessonline.com/bob!