RE:SOURCE
What is your "WIKN....WIKT"? SOURCE stands for Serving Our Upstate Region Community Entrepreneurs. In each episode, Jeff Wilson will have as his guest an entrepreneur from the Upstate of South Carolina to share their journey. These stories are intended to inspire other entrepreneurs as they are forging their own journey.
Episodes
24 episodes
Jin Zhou - Season 2, Episode 12
In this episode, I speak with Jin Zhou, co-founder of Purilogics. As a kid, Jin grew up around a family of entrepreneurs and he thought that was something he wanted to do at an early age; however, after graduating he was encouraged by his...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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28:53
Bill West - Season 2, Episode 11
In this episode I speak with Bill West of Ellipsis Technologies. He talks about moving to Greenville to run a company with an expectation of staying onboard for 2 years...and he has never left! I asked his advice about raising money...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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22:17
Steve Thies - Season 2, Episode 10
In this episode I speak with Steve Thies of Integrated Biometrics, otherwise known as IB. Steve served as CEO until this past July when he announced his retirement. He became the CEO after first serving as a silent investor of IB.&n...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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28:17
Greg Dickinson - Season 2, Episode 9
In this episode I speak with Greg Dickinson of Omedym. Greg is also a podcast host and author.... both titled "The Convenience Economy." Omedym is Greg's sixth start-up company which qualifies him as a serial entrepreneur. He ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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33:10
Bill Taylor - Season 2, Episode 8
In this episode I speak with Bill Taylor of kVA by UL. This company provides expertise in functional safety for the automotive industry. He built this company based on his and his business partner's subject matter expertise. B...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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36:46
Craig Cahaly - Season 2, Episode 7
In this episode I speak with Craig Cahaly, founder of Cahaly's Custom Clothing. Craig decided to become an entrepreneur because he did not believe he could work in a confined structure. He also found it best to work on his own time ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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30:00
Keith Shields - Season 2, Episode 6
In this episode I speak with Keith Shields, Co-Founder and CEO of Designli. Keith's entrepreneurial journey started at the early age of 10. I also have him do some freestyle beat box in this episode.... you’re welcome! Keith i...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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28:34
Matt Dunbar - Season 2, Episode 5
In this episode I speak with Matt Dunbar, the Co-Founder and Managing Director for VentureSouth. Matt subscribes to the philosophy of "effectual leadership". He also shares the ideal company profile that would be a great match for t...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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34:48
Didi Caldwell - Season 2, Episode 4
In this episode I speak with Didi Caldwell, Founder of Global Location Strategies. She considers herself an "accidental entrepreneur". She talks about the importance of being a part of a peer advisory group. She also discusses...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:43
Beau Welling - Season 2, Episode 3
In this episode I speak with Beau Welling, Founder of Beau Welling Design. You will find Beau has an insatiable appetite for constant learning. We talk about the importance of mentoring. Beau was fortunate to have Tom Fazio, t...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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34:54
Daniel Gosnell - Season 2, Episode 2
In this episode I speak with Daniel Gosnell, Founder of Palmetto Fundraising. You will learn how he used bad luck and misfortune to become an entrepreneur. Palmetto Fundraising has been recognized as one of South Carolina's 25 Faste...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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34:24
Jon-Michial Carter - Season 2, Episode 1
In this episode I speak with Jon-Michial Carter of ChartSpan. He talks about the fact that 96% of entrepreneurs fail, yet so much can be learned from these negative experiences. You will also hear about Carter Family Wines, a downto...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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27:40
Ben Fields - Season 1, Episode 12
In this episode I speak with Ben Fields, President of Operators Unlimited. Ben worked for Operators Unlimited for 12 years before purchasing the company in 2015. Operators Unlimited is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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27:53
Eric Dodds - Season 1, Episode 11
In this episode I speak with Eric Dodds, Co-Founder of The Iron Yard back in 2012. I have given him the title of serial entrepreneur. He talks about how curiosity is the fuel for his entrepreneurial passion. He also suggests w...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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40:22
Bo Gossett - Season 1, Episode 10
In this episode I talk with Bo Gossett of Gossett Concrete Pipe Company. GCPC has been in business for 77 years...a remarkable achievement! Bo discusses how one of the best things he ever did was to serve on various industry associa...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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31:48
Evan Cramer - Season 1, Episode 9
In this episode I talk with Evan Cramer, CEO for Willey Family Ventures. This is a company his wife’s family started over 97 years ago. Prior to this role he spun up in this family business what we know today to be UCW Logistics, he...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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33:57
Robert Sullivan - Season 1, Episode 8
In this episode I speak with Robert Sullivan of Sully's Steamers. The idea for this restaurant came after his wife bought him a steamer as a gift. He began using the steamer to make sandwiches for his family and friends. Littl...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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33:22
Lee Yarborough - Season 1, Episode 7
My guest for this episode is Lee Yarborough of Propel HR. This year marks their 25th anniversary, a phenomenal achievement. Lee suggests we should not be too proud to find a mentor and to ask for help. She also talks about the...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:07
Jack Hinsdale - Season 1, Episode 6
In this episode, I have a conversation with Jack Hinsdale. You are really going to learn a lot about grit and perseverance from this episode as you hear about Jack's story of starting and selling Materials Handling Solutions to CRANE 1.&n...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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32:48
Thomas Young - Season 1, Episode 5
In this episode I sit down with Thomas Young, President of Young Office. This company was founded in 1953. Thomas discusses how his entrepreneurial journey started while growing up in the family business.About RE:SOURCE Podc...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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30:57
Mike Scully - Season 1, Episode 4
My guest for this episode is Mike Scully of Lever Gear. I love a quote that Mike has on his website. He writes "I always had a love of designing and building things, coupled with a seething hatred of poorly designed crap." You...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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32:46
Ray Lattimore - Season 1, Episode 3 (Part 2)
My guest for this episode (Part 2 of 2) is Ray Lattimore of Marketplace Professional Staffing. Ray talks about not having a fear of failure. In his opinion, failure is only a state of mind. He also talks about educating himsel...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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29:20
Ray Lattimore - Season 1, Episode 2 (Part 1)
My guest for this episode (Part 1 of 2) is Ray Lattimore of Marketplace Professional Staffing. Ray talks about attending college with aspirations to play D1 basketball and eventually the NBA. You will learn that did not work out but...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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27:48
