Entrepreneur Exchange

Taking Off with First Flight

This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange takes off with Emil Runge, Program Director at First Flight Venture Center, who joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to share how the First Flight Incubator helps tech and science start-ups gain traction and get off the ground. After a lightning round, the group shares some small businesses and start-ups for you to check out from food trucks to hydration monitoring to…a new way to play golf! It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network.Small Businesses of the Month: Soft Golf, Onda Vision TechnologiesHelpful Links from this episode: First Flight Venture Center, Manufacturing Solutions CenterFood Trucks mentioned in this episode: Taco King, Chugar Frappe, Gas Up, Waffle Chick, DipperZ, Durty Thumbs, Urban Flavor, Papaws Delightful Dogs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Entertainment Industry to Entrepreneur with Shelby Mason, Bootights

Starting your own business comes with highs and lows…on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange podcast, Shelby Mason founder of Bootights shares her story of how she went from the entertainment industry to entrepreneur. Shelby joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to discuss how she came up with the idea for Bootights and how she’s had to adjust her business to changing conditions. Plus we’ve got some cool small businesses for you to check out. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!Small Businesses of the Month discussed in this month's episode: Are You Kidding Socks - Kids Helping Kids, Hickory’s Helper, Bark Side Pet Grooming, Plush Kutz Barber College, Life Giving Warmth | Battery Powered Heating BlanketsHelpful links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, Catawba Valley Community CollegeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tax Planning with Sabrina Cook, CPA

Taxes for your business aren’t due…yet. This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange gets you in tax planning mode as Sabrina Cook, CPA joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to talk about what you can be doing now to prepare for the 2023 tax season, as well as changes in tax law which may have an impact on your business. Plus they share a group of small businesses to check out, from cool bags, tasty pies, and a bus…for dogs! It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange podcast on The MESH podcast network!Helpful links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, Catawba Valley Community College Small Business of the Month Better Life Bags, Carolina Pie Company, Mo Mountain MuttsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Productivity in 2023 with Todd Lyden, Small Business Center Director

Ready to get more productive in 2023? The Entrepreneur Exchange opens the year with a bang as Small Business Center Director Todd Lyden joins the podcast to share productivity tools and technology to help your business operate more effectively. Artificial intelligence is now accessible to all businesses, so listen in as hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss the AI trend with Todd and try to figure out whether Todd is real…or a bot sent from another galaxy. Plus, get some small businesses to check out including some tasty treats and the answer to your customer service frustrations. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!Productivity Recommendations: ChatGPT, IMAGE AI, DALL-E , Playground AI, Thing Translator, Topaz LabsLegal AI: Do Not Pay, Legal Robot, Harvey AITEXT/Content: Rytr.me, Copy. AI, QuillbotBusiness validation: Validator.AIDirectories: Futurepedia, AI Tools DirectoryMentions: Air Room Planner, Google MuseHelpful Links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, CVCC Small Business Center Small Businesses of the Month included in this episode: Fayetteville Pie Company, Jazzy's Cheesecake, Karens for Hire See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10th Annual Business Lessons From the Movies

It’s a holiday tradition…the Entrepreneur Exchange “Business Lessons from the Movies” Podtacular edition, as hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined by the founders of the Footcandle Film Society, Alan Jackson and Chris Frye, to share their movie recommendations which have a business lesson takeaway. When you and the family need to take a break this holiday season, these movies will entertain and give you something to think about. Plus you get a helping of small businesses of the month to check out, ranging from food, home electronics to socks to fill up your Xmas gift bag. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!Manufacturing Solutions Center, Footcandle Film Society – You like movies. So do we.Small Businesses of the Month: Plant Based Boss, Wyze, Charleston Chocolate Moonshine, ApollaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Entrepreneurial Mindset with Thom Ruhe, NC IDEA

This month on the Entrepreneur Exchange podcast…Thom Ruhe, President, and CEO of NC IDEA; joins co-hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to discuss how NC IDEA is working to strengthen the North Carolina economy and support entrepreneurship throughout the state. Thom shares his entrepreneurial background and the importance of having an entrepreneurial mindset--and gives away his favorite vacation spots on this month’s Lighting Round! Plus, it’s good eats and easy travel in this month’s Small Business of the Month feature. It’s all here on the Entrepreneur Exchange!Small Businesses of the Month: B-52s Bar and Grill & NapawayHelpful links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, Catawba Valley Community College, Ecosystem Summit 2022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Finding Production for New Products & Manufacturing with Domestic Sources, with Catherine Armstrong, Carolina Textile District

How do you go about finding production for a new product and manufacturing it with domestic sources? Catherine Armstrong with the Carolina Textile District explains how the District works with entrepreneurs and manufacturers to create a supply chain that brings quality products to life and to market. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss a better way to interview potential hires for your business and share small businesses that you should check out. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange! Small Businesses of the Month: Material Return, Carolina Gamerz, Frank’s Gentlemen’s SalonThank you to MakoRx for their partnership and for their support of Entrepreneur Exchange! Helpful links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, "How to Hire the Right Person" article mentioned during the podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Personal Training and Entrepreneurship with Jesse Alden, Phoenix Physical Training

This month on the Entrepreneur Exchange podcast…you’re a personal trainer…what does it take to start your own business and stand out from others?. How do you get started and how many hats do you have to wear? Jesse Alden shares his story about Phoenix Physical Training in 2021 and how he navigated his business start-up during the pandemic. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss the best states for entrepreneurs, play the lightning round, and share their small businesses of the month. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange! Small Businesses of the Month included in this episode: Material Return, New Directions Chiropractic, Affordable Moving and Storage, Conover Chiropractic Center Thank you to MakoRx for their partnership and for their support of Entrepreneur Exchange! Helpful Links: CVCC Small Business Center, Manufacturing Solutions CenterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

”The DO NOT’s of Business” with Julia and Ray Campbell, Campbell Design

Are you tired of people telling you what to do? This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange podcast shares things that you should NOT do when it comes to your business. Hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller welcome Julia and Ray Campbell with Campbell Design who mine their twenty years of business ownership to come up with their dirty dozen list of things we should not be doing in a business setting…and sometimes even in a personal setting! Plus Julia and Ray play our Entrepreneur Exchange lightning round, and the group shares some small businesses you should be checking out. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!Thank you to MakoRx for their partnership and for their support of Entrepreneur Exchange! Helpful Links: CVCC Small Business Center, Manufacturing Solutions CenterSmall Businesses of the Month mentioned in this episode: Justin Ramey Law, BBMae Skincare, Just Dump It, The Mad SmashSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Community College Plants Entrepreneurial Seeds with Dr. Garrett Hinshaw, President CVCC

“If you're afraid of getting a rotten apple, don't go to the barrel. Get it off the tree,” said Sean Connery’s character to Elliott Ness in the movie, The Untouchables. This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Dr. Garrett Hinshaw, President of Catawba Valley Community College, who discusses how the community college plants entrepreneurial seeds on its campus as well as supports entrepreneurship in its community. Dr. Hinshaw and hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller cover the many entrepreneurship activities and support mechanisms available from the community college system, and Dr. Hinshaw gets to play the Entrepreneur Exchange lightning round. Plus some small businesses of the month for you to check out…It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange, sponsored by MakoRx! Helpful links and Small Businesses featured in this episode: CVCC Small Business Center ,NC State Small Business Center Network Startup Catawba Skills USA NufabrxThank you to MakoRx for their partnership and for their support of Entrepreneur Exchange!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.