The Best of Charlotte
We're re-branding Small Business Journeys as The Best of Charlotte podcast! A new launch will happen in the coming weeks, with new episodes and interviews with more of the best small businesses in the Charlotte area. More updates soon! ~Jeff This podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories of successful small business owners and entrepreneurs. The goal of this podcast is to provide practical information and hopefully a lot of inspiration for those who aspire to become their own boss, and for existing small business owners. My guests will range from highly successful freelancers to multi-enterprise entrepreneurs who will share their inspirations, strategies, tactics, insights, and the challenges of starting and growing a successful small business. Most interviews are conducted in-person with small business owners near my hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. However, occasionally I'll venture to other cities to meet with successful small business owners who are making a big impact in their area. I'll work hard to bring you great content, and I hope you'll enjoy this podcast!
Episodes
78 episodes
078: Cara Truitt - TEDx Sugar Creek Women
In this conversation, Kara Truitt, founder and executive producer of TEDx Sugar Creek Women, shares her passion for public speaking and the inspiration behind the TEDx event aimed at amplifying women's voices. T...
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077: Dexit - Digital Assets and Estate Planning with Natalia Parker & Tatyana Thurston
Natalia Parker and Tatyana Thurston are the founders of Dexit, and they join the podcast in this episode to share details about their work.Dexit is a B2B SaaS company that assists estate planning professionals in inc...
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076: Dr. Shaurice Mullins - Shifting the Trajectory of Your Life
Dr. Shaurice Mullins is a dynamic entrepreneur, speaker, and best-selling author with a powerful journey from humble beginnings to owning a multi-million dollar business. She has spent over 25 years guiding spir...
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075: Isabel Baker - Founder & CEO of Pure Commercial Cleaning Charlotte
Isabel Baker is the founder and CEO of Pure Commercial Cleaning.Pure Commercial Cleaning, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializes in high-quality janitorial services tailored to meet the needs of a wide varie...
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074: Washroom Laundry of Charlotte, NC - Meet Saichelle McNeill
Saichelle McNeill is the founder and CEO of Washroom Laundry. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Washroom Laundry serves the entire Charlotte metro area including surrounding suburbs.In this podcast episode, Saichel...
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073: Charlotte Painting Professionals - Meet Ryan Parr
Ryan Parr is the founder and CEO of Charlotte Painting Professionals. Ryan, a Charlotte native, began his entrepreneurial journey in Nashville, Tennessee. There he founded Nashville Painting Professionals, a local service company that took o...
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072: Celebrating BRIDE Magazine with Robert Burns II Photography & Videography
Reposted from The Best of LKN podcast with permission:Robert Burns II is a highly acclaimed wedding & event photographer based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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071: UrbanPromise Charlotte - Meet Executive Director Jimmy McQuilkin
Reposted with permission from The Best of LKN Podcast:Joining me for this podcast episode is the founder and executive director of UrbanPromise Charlotte, Jimmy McQuilkin.UrbanPromise Charlotte is an organiza...
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070: Mandy Idol - Founder of Indigo Collective Group
Mandy Idol is the founder of Indigo Collective Group, a dynamic marketing agency that offers clients a strategic marketing approach to connecting with your target audience, building brand loyalty, and ultimately driving measurable results.
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069: Kenzie Harkey - The Founder of Simply Dare Professional Organizing
Kenzie Harkey is the owner of Simply Dare - a professional organizing company serving the Charlotte and Atlanta Metro areas.Kenzie shares the story of her entrepreneurial journey and the inspiration for launching her...
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068: Diamond M.I.N.E. Group - Social Media Marketing with Diamond Nurse
In this episode I chat with Diamond Nurse, the founder of Diamond M.I.N.E. Group.Diamond M.I.N.E Group is a powerhouse social media marketing agency that helps their clients grow their brand awareness on all social m...
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067: Michael Tolbert - The Founder of LMTLivit
In this episode I chat with Michael Tolbert, the founder of LMTLivit.LMTLivit is a company on a mission to improve universal culture and human connection across the globe. Michael shares his in...
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066: Noah Williams - A Journey in Content Marketing and Instagram Success
In this episode, Noah Williams shares the story behind his journey as a digital content creator and marketer. Noah lives and works in Charlotte and has curated one of the most successful Instagram brands ever launched in the Queen City.D...
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065: Alyssa Moss - Creating Content and Growing Businesses with Moss Media
In this episode, I sit down with Alyssa Moss, the owner of Moss Media and Moss Videography. Alyssa is a prolific digital content creator and quite the serial entrepreneur, and she shares with us some really great advice for creating engaging...
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064: Learning From the Future with Robert Johnson - President, RP3 Strategies
In this episode, I sit down with the President of RP3 Strategies, Bob Johnson. Bob is a highly sought-after speaker and business consultant whose career spans 30+ years of working with corporations, high-performing teams, and non-profit organiz...
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063: Cristina Wilson - The Founder of Mood House
In this episode, I sit down with the founder of Mood House, Cristina Wilson.Mood House is Charlotte’s home for a stress-melting massage. Cristina founded Mood House after an exhaustive search for a quick and easy, but high-quality local...
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062: Dilworth Tasting Room - Meet Jaffer Kovic
In this episode, I sit down with the founder of Dilworth Tasting Room, Jaffer Kovic.This is a very interesting conversation that I think you’re going to love. Jaffer shares the story of his journey in the hospitality industry, and speci...
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061: Manny Flores - The Founder of Que Onda and Que Fresa Restaurants
In this episode, Jeff sits down with Charlotte restaurateur Manny Flores. Manny is the founder of the highly successful Que Onda and Que Fresa restaurant concepts. During this conversation, Many shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey a...
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060: Stratagon - Meet Ryan Burkett and Alex Moore
In this episode, I sit down with the founders of Stratagon, Ryan Burkett and Alex Moore.Stratagon is a strategic marketing & sales agency that builds customer-centric campaigns to power revenue growth. Founded in 2005, Stratagon is ...
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059: Christi Busch - For the Love of Dutch
In this episode, I sit down with Christi Busch, the founder of For the Love of Dutch. During our conversation, Christi shares the story and inspiration behind her holistic dog food company.For the Love of Dutch prepares fresh-cooked mea...
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058: Stephanie Calderon Interiors - Meet Stephanie Calderon
Sponsored by DiscoverLKN.com - Make your move to Lake Norman!In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie Calderon, the principal at Stephanie Calderon Interiors. During our conv...
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057: Yafo Kitchen - Meet Chef Shai Fargian
In this episode, I sit down with Shai Fargian. Shai is the co-founder and Chef-partner of YAFO Kitchen.Yafo Kitchen is a fast-casual Middle Eastern street food concept that was launched in SouthPark back in 2016 and has since grown to in...
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056: Brand Photography with Julia Rohrbach - Julia Fay Photography
In this episode, I sit down with Julia Rohrbach, the founder and lead photographer at Julia Fay Photography. Julia specializes in the ever-growing field of brand photography. During our conversation, Julia shares the story of her en...
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055: Kristin Dillard - President of Team Automotive Group
In this episode, I sit down with Kristin Dillard, she is the dealer principal at Team Automotive Group.During our conversation, Kristin shares the story of her career in the automotive industry which began at a young age.We discus...
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054: Precision Office Solutions - Meet Haris Delic and Chris Gonzalez
In this episode, I sit down with the founders of Precision Office Solutions, Haris Delic and Chris Gonzalez. Haris and Chris share the story of how they risked everything to launch their company during the pandemic, and how they’ve ...
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