Entrepreneur Exchange: Recent Episodes
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The Entrepreneur Exchange is a lively conversation between small business owners, entrepreneurs, and business experts sharing tools and tips to assist new businesses get up and running and existing small business grow and prosper in this challenging economy. Topics include small business funding issues, economical ways to market and promote your business, and resources available to entrepreneurs. And more!
On this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange, Mickie Kennedy with eReleases joins host Jeff Neuville to share how press releases can be used to build an audience and get your business’ message out…on a budget! Mickie also shares some lessons from starting his own business, including the importance of making data-based decisions and adding employees to his solo start-up. Plus, it’s not the shoes…it’s the laces with this month’s Small Business of the Month feature. Check it out on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!
Small Business of the Month: Hickory Brands
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This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Bob Boniface and Tyrel Sulzer, two Harvard MBA graduates who studied Entrepreneurship by Acquisition and put their studies into action…by purchasing a family-owned truck driving school! Join hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller as they discuss the challenges of finding the right business, building a new corporate culture, and how they’ve overcome other bumps in the road to build a scalable business. Plus we’ve got some small businesses that you should be checking out on our Small Business of the Month feature…it’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!
Helpful links from this episode:Trans-Tech Truck Driving School, Manufacturing Solutions Center
Small Business of the Month: Diane’s Dairy Center, Four Peas in a Pod, Taste Bud’s Popcorn, The Wall Printer
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Samurai swords can only take a startup so far…this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Pete Nappier with the Samurai Institute in Hickory, NC who discusses the challenges in starting his martial arts business and getting his marketing message out on a shoestring budget. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller share their small businesses of the month, which include some tasty sweets and beach gear to get you ready for the summer. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on the MESH podcast network!
Helpful Links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, The Samurai Institute, The Hickory Hub
Small Businesses of the Month: Inner Chi Arts ,Carpe Custom Bakery, Shibumi
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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 & Napaway
Helpful links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, Catawba Valley Community College, Ecosystem Summit 2022
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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 Salon
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Helpful links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, "How to Hire the Right Person" article mentioned during the podcast
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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
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Helpful Links: CVCC Small Business Center, Manufacturing Solutions Center
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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!
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Helpful Links: CVCC Small Business Center, Manufacturing Solutions Center
Small Businesses of the Month mentioned in this episode: Justin Ramey Law, BBMae Skincare, Just Dump It, The Mad Smash
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“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 Nufabrx
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Just like eating your vegetables, startups and small businesses need to be thinking about the legal and tax issues that affect them. This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange provides some answers, as Fred Parker with the law firm of Gardner Skelton joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to review legal and tax issues that startups and small businesses should be thinking about. Sole proprietor or LLC? What expenses are tax-deductible? Is the IRS evil? (Actually, no!) Plus Jeff and Gary share some small businesses you should be checking out. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
Small Business of the Month: Bellroy
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How does a start-up get traction with a new product and a way that changes how a retail category does business? Join this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange to see how entrepreneurs Steph and Brandon Prime are working to change the greeting card business with their start-up, Cardstalk, working with artists, retailers, and customers to provide unique greeting cards using in-store kiosks…and saving retailers valuable shelf space. They also discuss partners and resources such as NC IDEA and Venture Asheville which have helped them on their journey. Plus co-hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller share small businesses of the month on this edition of the Entrepreneur Exchange!
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CVCC Small Business Center
Resources: NC IDEA, Venture Asheville
Small Businesses of the Month: The Factory, Maria’s Pink Box , The Sports Bra
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Is becoming an internet influencer part of your business plan? How about figuring out how to monetize your online content? This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange features Teddy Burriss with Burriss Consulting, Inc., to discuss Teddy’s success with monetizing his online content and the steps he’s taken to reach this point. Spoiler alert, it’s not for those trying to be an overnight sensation. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller share their small businesses of the month, which include a new apparel product and tasty food. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!
CVCC Small Business Center
Small Business of the Month: Kropt , L&L Catering
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Insurance isn’t sexy, but it’s a necessity to protect your assets and your business. The Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Brian Garrison to the podcast to discuss the types of insurance a start-up or small business should consider and to identify mistakes in coverage that often occur. Hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller also talk with Brian about his start-up, On Point Consulting, which helps commercial and residential clients navigate their insurance needs. The group also shares their small businesses of the month, ranging from axe throwing to chocolate to a new take on greeting cards…it’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
Small Businesses of the Month featured in this episode: Patriot Axe Throwing, Carolina Crafted, The Chocolate Possum, Cards Talk
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Are you making a little money on the side and trying to figure out to make the leap to full-time entrepreneur? Entrepreneur Exchange podcast hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller welcome Charles Alexander, Director of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center at Volunteer State College, to talk about moving your side hustle to a self-sustaining business. Charles also answers some hard-hitting lightning-round questions, and the group shares their Small Business of the Month recommendations. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
Small Businesses of the Month mentioned in this episode: Salt Med Spa, Hendersonville, TN- Hendersonville - Salt MedSpa, Jacksonville Ultimate Tailgate Party, PQ CNC Works
CVCC Small Business Center
Tennessee Small Business Development Center, Gallatin Center | VSCC - TSBDC | Tennessee Small Business Development Centers
Find Charles Alexander at Explainer Videos for Busy Professionals and Coaching Side Hustle to Small Business (yourcharlesalexander.com)
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What apps and platforms can you use to get your business off the ground in today’s gig economy? This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Bladen Community College NC Small Business Center Director Todd Lyden to share tools and resources to start selling products and services without breaking the bank and to help assess your market demand. Plus Todd joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to discuss the pandemic surge in entrepreneurship and business start-ups. Finally, they give shout-outs to small businesses to check out, including some spirits, pottery…and yes, more spirits! It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
Small Businesses of the Month: Cape Fear Distillery, Corwin Pottery, Chemist Spirits
CVCC Small Business Center
Bladen Community College Small Business Center
The Pandemic-Era Startup Boom
Financial Panther’s Ultimate List of Gig Economy Apps
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It’s a MESH 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 to a professional concierge business. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!
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Small Businesses of the Month: Elijah's Xtreme, Dick’s Café, Time-Genies
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This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange focuses on starting a software business…or is it an enterprise solutions business? Brandon Lee, one of the founders of Terra Dotta and now a golf course owner (Players Ridge GC) joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to share how he and his partner got their software business off the ground and created a successful business managing study abroad programs for colleges and universities. Plus Brandon, Jeff, and Gary share some small businesses which you should be checking out, ranging from food to live music venues, to new technology to keep your food fresh…it’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
Small Businesses of the Month included in this episode: the hum, 1877 Pub and Grub, Holly and Ivy Inn, GreenLife Tech
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What are the mistakes that can kill your business? And how can you avoid them? Tim Reynolds with the accounting firm DHW CPAs and Strategic Advisors shares his 25+ years of accounting and operational experience to review the common mistakes that can be fatal to your new or small business. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller compare notes on how you can reward your employees without breaking the bank, and they share their small businesses of the month which include some tasty eats and some non-alcoholic sodas. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
CVCC Small Business Center
Small Business of the Month: Scotty’s Hometown Grill, Apple City BBQ and Devils Foot Beverage Company
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Can a start-up make a profit serving non-profits? Mandy Pearce and her business, Funding for Good, have proven that you can. Mandy joins Entrepreneur Exchange hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to share lessons from operating her consulting and funding business, including how to manage expenses and build sales. Plus Jeff and Gary consider whether to jump into the Tik Tok game and start rapping careers, and they share their small businesses of the month. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!
CVCC Small Business Center
Small Businesses of the Month: Sweet Kitchen, Scoops and Smiles, Cold Skool, Chocolate Possum, I Want to Mow Your Lawn
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Businesses can make big bucks doing business with the government, but you need to know the rules of the road. This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Mark Mills, Business Development Manager with the NC Military Business Center, to discuss the process for businesses to tap into the wide world of government contracts. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller share their small businesses of the month which range from ice cream to removing your pet’s fur from your clothes…it’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
Businesses of the Month:
Schneider Mills
Fur Zapper
Special Neat Treats
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CVCC Small Business Center
Matchforce.org
Small Business Administration
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Want to develop the best sports bra? How about starting with a NASA engineer as your designer! This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange features Jen Paulson, the creator, and CEO of Siggie Lodoen Sportswear...a new business focusing on making a better sports bra. Jen shares the challenges of starting an apparel company and lessons from her entrepreneurial journey with hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller. Plus Jeff and Gary share their small businesses of the month…and it’s going to be some tasty eats! It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!
Small Business of the Month featured in this episode: Backstreets Bar and Grill in Hickory, NC / Backstreets Grill in Columbia, SC and Andy Factory
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How do you start a Fintech company? Giles Nugent, the co-founder of Salusion, shares his start-up story plus provides start-up advice that he has picked up in a 25 plus year career on Wall Street. Hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss how businesses should respond to the changing mask guidelines to keep their customers and employees happy and safe, plus they share their small business of the month. Turkey leg, anyone? It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
Catawba Valley Community College Small Business Center
Salusion
Small Business of the Month:
Wings for Growth
Frozen Farmer
Turkey Leg Hut
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This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Hoan Do, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and American Ninja Warrior, who discusses his business, motivational lessons he shares with students, and tips for budding entrepreneurs. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss how Keeping It Simple can lead to new product developments, plus share their small businesses of the month which include a B & B option and your new drone jogging partner. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
Catawba Valley Community College Small Business Center
Small Businesses of the Month featured in this episode:
Sweet Tea Bed and Breakfast
Traverse Drone
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Franchising can help you get into business with established branding and marketing, but you need to know what you’re getting into. Entrepreneur Exchange hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller welcome Incredible Edibles franchise owner Fran Paradine to the podcast to discuss her business, the pros and cons of franchising and her experience with a business started during COVID. Plus Jeff and Gary discuss how turbulent times can create business opportunities, plus share this month’s Businesses of the Month which include edible microbes used to make your future cheeseburger…it’s all here on the Entrepreneur Exchange!
CVCC Small Business Center
Incredible Edibles
Edible Arrangements
Joy Davis Photography
Maggie Tremols
Nature’s Fynd
Creating Wellness Podcast
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Ready for big game hunting? Well, the federal government buys more products and services than any one customer in the world. This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Brooklyn Dellinger with the North Carolina Procurement Technical Assistance Center to discuss how to get started selling to the government, providing some tips, plus some pitfalls to avoid. Plus host Jeff Neuville shares a small business you should be checking out, especially if you’re ready to hit the exercise circuit as the weather warms up. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
CVCC Small Business Center
NC Small Business Center Network
NC Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Small Business of the Month: Blyth Running
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How much moonshine should you put in your soap? Listen to this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange as hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined by Jeff Isenhour, the founder and owner of the Moonshine Mountain Soap Company, and learn about his startup and creative ways to make and sell soap. With a little moonshine! Plus, Jeff and Gary provide an update on the second iteration of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and share their small businesses of the month including student entrepreneurs and the first mobile bowling alley in the history of all mankind. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
CVCC Small Business Center
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Shear Bliss
Brandelle Designs
Fong’s Build and Fab
Luxury Strike Bowling
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The Entrepreneur Exchange wants you to have a productive 2021, so we’re kicking the year off with Todd Lyden, Director of the Bladen Community College Small Business Center, who shares his top productivity tools with co-hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller. If you’re ready to create your own graphics or add videos to your marketing efforts, this is the show for you! Plus, the pod gives shout-outs to three small businesses this month, ranging from beer to moonshine soap to dogs…check it out on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
Catawba Valley Small Business Center
Bladen Community College Small Business Center
Small Businesses of the Month:
The District House of Taps
Moonshine Mountain Soap
Barking Buddies
Top Productivity Tool Links:
Wave for Accounting
Canva to Design and Modify Pictures
Google My Business for Free Business Promotion
Google Drive to Store and Share Documents
Google Voice to Create a Phone Number for Your Business
Facebook Business Suite
Free Conference Call for Phone and Video Calls
Crello for Graphic Creation
Loom for Video Messaging
VidYard to Record and Send Videos
Clickup for Time Management and Project Management
Square, Paypal, Venmo & Zelle to Send and Receive Digital Payments
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At least one holiday tradition is intact during the pandemic…it’s time for 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…or sometimes a lesson on what you should avoid. Ready to hunker down with the family for the holidays? These movies will entertain and give you something to think about. Plus the group all share their small businesses of the month, which range from food to entertainment, to how to recycle the wedding dress that has been hanging in your closet for ten years. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!
CVCC Small Business Center
Footcandle Film Society / Podcast
Small Business of the Month
Sally’s Gluten-Free Bakery
Grail Moviehouse
Epic Chophouse
Unbox the Dress
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This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Byron Hicks, the Deputy State Director of the NC Small Business and Technology Development Center to explore how his organization assists businesses throughout the state of North Carolina during good times, as well as during pandemics. The discussion includes the availability of capital for businesses during this challenging environment, and how you should prepare for lenders. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller review ideas for how to hire the right person from none other than Jeff Bezos, and they share their small businesses of the month…dog treats and whiskey! It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
Get in touch! CVCC Small Business Center, NC Small Business and Technology Development Center
Small Business' of the Month Zookies Critter Cookies, Bespoken Spirits
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So many E-Commerce platforms, so little time…this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Nick Hawks, the eBay Guy and Mr. MeCommerce, to talk about the many ways that start-ups and small businesses are selling their products online through eBay, Amazon, Etsy and more. Hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller check with Nick on the costs to sell on each platform, and get the scoop on the strengths and weaknesses that each offer. Plus Jeff and Gary share their small businesses of the month, which include local food and a business that has pivoted to creating outdoor classrooms. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!
CVCC Small Business Center
Nick Hawks
Small Businesses of the Month
Rice Fun
Outclass
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How do you network from a social distance? This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes LinkedIn and social media specialist Teddy Burriss to discuss how to build and maintain your business network during a pandemic. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss opportunities which college students have to engage with start-ups and share their small businesses of the month, including home inspections, tasty cupcakes and recycled apparel…it’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
CVCC Small Business Center
Teddy Burriss on LinkedIn
Businesses of the Month:
Rob and Holly Moose Home Inspections
SmallCakes Cupcakery
Reborn Clothing
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Operating your business during a pandemic requires adjustments…so this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange digs into the steps you need to take to start an online business with Case Lane, founder of Ready Entrepreneur. Visit the show links below to get a summary of Case’s book, Recast: The Aspiring Entrepreneur’s Practical Guide to Getting Started with an Online Business. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss regaining your customer focus while managing through COVID-19, and they share their small businesses of the month. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network.
Catawba Valley Community College Small Business Center
The Ready Entrepreneur
Free summary of Case Lane’s upcoming book, Recast: The Aspiring Entrepreneur’s Practical Guide to Getting Started with an Online Business.
Small Business of the Month:
Tires Plus Tire Pros
Cake
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How is the Small Business Administration helping businesses manage their way through the pandemic and challenging economy? Hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined on his month’s Entrepreneur Exchange by North Carolina SBA District Director Thomas Stith III, who provides information on SBA assistance, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and how businesses and the forgiveness elements which has made this program so attractive to businesses. Director Stith also covers Economic Injury Disaster Loans available through the SBA, and how they can be used to support business. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller share their small businesses of the month, including a local market and an alternative to toilet paper. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
CVCC Small Business Center
NC SBA
SBA National Resources
Small Business of the Month:
Burton Farms General Store
Tushy
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Businesses are getting the green light to reopen from state government…but just because you can reopen, should you? And how do you do it in a way to give your customers and employees the confidence to come back? This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange talks about how to be Open & Safe with Lindsay Keisler, President and CEO of the Chamber of Catawba County in Hickory, NC, and discuss the playbook she’s developed with other Chambers to help businesses answer these critical questions. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller provide some hints for avoiding annoying Zoom meeting habits, plus they share their Small Businesses of the Month which range from 3D Printers to BBQ to on-line wedding planners. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange! CVCC Small Business Center Chamber of Catawba County Open & Safe Guidelines Small Business of the Month: Regenbogen Studios
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There is a lot of uncertainty in the economy, but the Entrepreneur Exchange continues to deliver as Michelle Ellwanger with Edge Coaching joins the podcast to share strategies for business owners to combat stress and anxiety as they work through the unknowns of managing through the current health pandemic. Plus co-hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss businesses that you may be able to start during a health crisis, and some you should not. Finally, they share their small businesses of the month which range from a local farm to student cleaners and robotic poultry devices. It's all here on this month's Entrepreneur Exchange! CVCC Small Business Center Edge Coaching Small Business of the Month: LFR Farm Student Maid Poultry Patrol
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As the Coronavirus impacts many small businesses and small business owners throughout the country, the Entrepreneur Exchange checks in with New York City resident and consultant Peter Weiss to discuss his work managing supply chain risk and technology risk and how his work life has changed since he has had to become a telecommuter in the city which has had the largest impact from COVID-19. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller share strategies for managing a business through challenging times, plus they share their small business of the month selections. It’s all here—at a safe social distance—on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network. NC Small Business Center Network COVID-19 Resources Catawba Valley CC Small Business Center Instagram – cassandra_the_cavachon Businesses of the Month Slice Catawba Farms Nufabrx
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Getting a loan for your business is hard, and it’s even tougher if you’re a local start-up or new small business. This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange helps show you the money by explaining how Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) help fill the lending role for new businesses with guest Chris Grasinger of Mountain Biz Works, a North Carolina CDFI. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss how start-ups have successfully taken on entrenched brands, plus they share their small businesses of the month choices which include mountain climbing, pet grooming and camping with a twist. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange! CVCC Small Business Center Mountain Biz Works Small Businesses of the Month Center 45 Bark Side Grooming Black Folks Camp Too
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t’s a special edition of the Entrepreneur Exchange as Brian Hamilton, the founder of fintech firm Sageworks and creator of the Brian Hamilton Foundation, joins the show to discuss how his Foundation spreads the word about entrepreneurship throughout North Carolina. Hamilton also discusses Inmates to Entrepreneurs, a national program he started to help people with criminal records start their own businesses. Plus host Jeff Neuville shares some small businesses of the month and asks the all-important question…’"Where is co-host Gary?"’ It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange! Links— Brian Hamilton Foundation -- https://brianhamilton.org/ Starter U -- https://brianhamilton.org/starter-u/. NC Small Business Center Network – https://www.ncsbc.net/ YOU Compression -- https://www.youcompression.com/ Rent a Friend -- https://rentafriend.com/
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The Entrepreneur Exchange starts 2020 with a productivity jolt…Todd Lyden, Director of the Bladen Community College Small Business Center, returns to share his Top 10 List of 2020 Productivity Tools with hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller, including his Honorable Mention/Hall of Fame selections. Plus Jeff and Gary throw out some New Year resolutions for your business to consider, and they share their small businesses of the month. Listen up, rum is involved! Check it out on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
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It’s back… the Entrepreneur Exchange’s 7th annual Business Lessons from the Movies Podtacular is now available on The MESH. Co-hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined by Alan Jackson and Chris Frye, founders of the Footcandle Film Society, to share their recommendations for movies with a business lesson that you can watch over the holidays to rescue you from those awkward conversations with your in-laws. And check out the Holiday Small Business of the Month recommendations which include barbershops, pickles, lemonade, and slime! Yes, it’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
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Hungry? Let’s Start a Food Business! Thinking about starting a food business? Eric Hallman and Sue Ellsworth with the Piedmont Food Processing Center in Hillsborough, NC join the Entrepreneur Exchange to talk about their food incubator and how they assist entrepreneurs to start and grow food businesses. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller provide tips for preparing for the dreaded “R” word…and share their small businesses of the month which range from tasty treats to squishy socks. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
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If you’re in business or starting a business, access to capital is your oxygen to stay alive. This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Ron Elmore, Regional Director with the NC Small Business Technology Development Center, to talk about the funding landscape and how you can prepare for a loan or access equity capital. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss how to secure customer testimonials for your business, and share their small businesses of the month. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
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Start-ups and small businesses have a lot to juggle, but keeping their computers and data safe is a top priority. This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Shawn Fountain, the Director of Information Technology at Catawba Valley Community College, to discuss how to avoid malware, ransomware, and keep networks safe from prying eyes. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss business start-up ideas for tough economic times, plus they share their small businesses of the month which include a not-so-small razor company and a tiny house start-up. It’s all here, on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH Network!
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Summer means it’s time to break open the Entrepreneur Exchange mailbag and answer listener questions. From entrepreneur super-powers to when you should use confidentiality agreements to when it’s appropriate to bring dogs to work, hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller point you down the path to entrepreneurial success. Plus, Jeff and Gary discuss how brick and mortar retailers can compete with e-commerce giants, and they share their selections for Small Business of the Month. It’s all here on this month’s episode of the Entrepreneur Exchange!
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You’ve been watching Shark Tank and you think you’re ready to pitch for big bucks? Eric Buckland, an entrepreneur who has successfully raised money for a start-up and is doing it again, joins the Entrepreneur Exchange to share his experience in assembling and delivering a successful pitch for angel investors and provides advice on how to organize your pitch to give you the best chance for success. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller explore reasons for why small businesses fail and share their Small Business of the Month suggestions for you to check out. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
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Should you worry about CRO? Only if you want to turn your website visitors into customers! Chris Dayley with Smart CRO joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange to talk about his new entrepreneurial venture plus give tips on how to monitor and modify your website to improve its performance. Plus hosts Jeff and Gary try to figure out what CRO stands for, discuss how new businesses secure start-up capital, and share their picks for small business of the month. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
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Crowdfunding has expanded from the complementary coffee cup and T-shirt to find new ways to help start-ups and small business. This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange digs into Investment Crowdfunding with Clem Seifert who is the Program Director of InvestinNC, an organization which educates potential investors and businesses about new opportunities to participate in investment crowdfunding. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller share advice on avoiding business owner burn-out, plus highlight their small business of the month choices. It’s all here on the Entrepreneur Exchange!
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In this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange, Is being in business with your significant other the elixir of love, or is it a sure-fire way to land you in divorce court? Julia and Ray Campbell with Campbell Design have combined their marriage with their business and lived to tell the tale. Plus they share their things NOT to do in business, based on the school of hard knocks. Plus this month’s small businesses of the month, which include a discount grocery store and a sexual lubricant made from…seaweed? It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange the The MESH podcast network!
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On this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange, hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller welcome Joshua Lisec with the Entrepreneurs Wordsmith to talk about how writing a book may be your path to Authority Building to grow your brand and how Joshua has created a business as a certified ghost writer for business leaders. Plus, is Retail Arbitrage a fad or a new business opportunity that you can use for your business start? And from business coaching to hair styling to a new way to get rid of all of your kid’s artwork, we’ve got three new small businesses of the month for you to be checking out…all on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
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Can you turn your app into a business? This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Tim Bornholdt with the Jed Mahonis Group to explain how businesses develop mobile apps and how they can be effectively deployed to grow sales. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss whether you can turn your pet into an Instagram sensation, and they share some R-rated below-the-belt small businesses of the month to check out. It’s cold outside, but it’s hot on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
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The Entrepreneur Exchange starts your 2019 with the best apps and software to make your small business more efficient… Todd Lyden, Director of the Bladen Community College Small Business Center, joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to share his Top 10 List of 2019 Small Business Apps. Plus, how do you deal with on-line complaints from customers…like when someone claims they found a worm in their sushi? The Entrepreneur Exchange talks response strategy, plus shares their small businesses of the month. Check it out on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
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It’s back…the Entrepreneur Exchange’s 6th annual Business Lessons from the Movies Podtacular is now available on The MESH. Co-hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined by Alan Jackson and Chris Frye, founders of the Footcandle Film Society, to share their recommendations for movies with a business lesson which you can watch over the holidays to rescue you from those awkward conversations with your in-laws. And check out their Small Business of the Month recommendations which include cookbooks, comic books, cupcakes, and moose poop? Yes, it’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
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How do you protect your business name, logo, and brand? This month's Entrepreneur Exchange explains the trademark process with guest Molly Gross from western NC law firm Patrick, Harper, and Dixon. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss how companies are working with college students to promote their products on social media, and they share their small businesses of the month. It's all here on the Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!
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Many new businesses are ready to go on-line and promote on social media, but they don’t recognize the value of networking to connect to potential customers. Mark Sakatos, a Director/Consultant with BNI the world’s largest business networking and referral organization joins this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange to talk about the power of networking, referrals, and how BNI has helped his business. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Ben Hoyle remind local businesses to get ready for the upcoming holiday season plus share their recommendations for Small Business of the Month which you should be checking out. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network.
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Having an on-line presence doesn’t mean anything if your customers can’t find you, and they’re probably using Google to track you down. This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Demming Bass with New Marketing Makeover, who explains how to “Googlize” your business so that you can improve your Google ranking and on-line visibility. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller share their summer reading and their always eclectic small businesses of the month. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange! Links mentioned in today’s episode to improve your Google visibility: Create a Google My Business Listing for free: www.gybo.com/ For Google Trends: www.google.com/trends For Google Search Console: www.google.com/webmasters Test the speed of the website: testmysite.thinkwithgoogle.com For automated search engine marketing campaigns: www.gybo.com/adwords
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Let’s make your business more efficient! This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Nathaniel Holmes from Small Business Solutions, who shares low-cost and no-cost technology solutions to operate your business more efficiently. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss why new businesses struggle to secure capital, and the guys share their Small Businesses of the Month. Get it now while it’s hot, this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange is on The MESH podcast network!
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Looking to start your apparel brand or textile business, but need help In finding a manufacturer? This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Tanya Wade from the Carolina Textile District, an organization which connects start-ups to suppliers. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller sort out entrepreneurship myths from FAKE NEWS, and share their always interesting small businesses of the month. Check it out on the latest Entrepreneur Exchange, part of The MESH podcast network!
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Time to break out the Entrepreneur Exchange mailbag, as hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller answer questions sent in by listeners ranging from starting a marijuana farm to working with millennials to assessing how recent changes in tax law will impact small business. Plus they share their small businesses of the month, including healthy food in vending machines and not-so-healthy frozen snacks. It’s your entrepreneurship information and entertainment source, catch it all on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
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Is your business wherever your laptop is located? This month’s Entrepreneur Exchanges explores the pros and cons of a virtual business with entrepreneur Julia Matheson, founder and owner of Travel Julia’s Way, a travel consulting business which uses blogging, videos, and networking to differentiate itself from the competition. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss creative bootstrapping methods to get your business off the ground, share their small businesses of the month, and prove that Duke University and University of North Carolina graduates can have civil conversations. Check it out at this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
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This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes best-selling author and speaker EJ Carrion who discusses his business, Student Success Agency, which is changing the counseling and advising model for high school students as they transition to college. Plus EJ discusses his work with high school and college students and how today’s students are approaching entrepreneurship and starting their own business. EJ has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as a Top 30 Entrepreneur under the age of 30, and he shares his entrepreneurial story with hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller. And a new group of small businesses of the month for you to check out, all on this episode of the Entrepreneur Exchange.
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You need to know your market, but few start-ups have the budget to pay someone to conduct their market research. Never fear, this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Deanna Day, a senior research analyst with North Carolina’s Small Business and Technology Development Center, who shares free and low-cost resources and strategies to help you identify your customers and study your competitors. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss the pros and cons of business incubators, and they share their most recent small businesses of the month. Check it all out at this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
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Can a start-up magazine succeed in the age of blogs, podcasts and Twitter? This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange highlights the start-up journey of Carmen Eckard who has successfully created a regional magazine called Foothills Digest, focusing on the foothills of North Carolina. Carmen shares her story, plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss ways local government can support entrepreneurs and reveal their hot small businesses of the month including the proverbial, “better mouse trap.” It’ all on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
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Ready to work smarter and harder in 2018? Check out this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange podcast as hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined by Todd Lyden of the NC Small Business Center Network, who shares his 2018 Top 10 Productivity Apps for Small Business. Plus, a lesson on finding your competitive advantage and our most recent edition of Small Business of the Month…which includes the #1 hatchet throwing franchise in the country. All this and more on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!
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It’s back…the Entrepreneur Exchange’s 5th annual Business Lessons from the Movies Podtacular. Co-hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined by Alan Jackson and Chris Frye, founders of the Footcandle Film Society, to share their recommendations for movies with a business lesson which you can watch over the holidays to rescue you from those awkward conversations with your in-laws. And check out their Small Business of the Month recommendations which include teddy bears, magazines, contact lenses…and of course, bourbon. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
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Developing a new product is a challenge for many entrepreneurs, from identifying a manufacturer through the prototyping and product development process. This month's Entrepreneur Exchange gives you a roadmap, as Doug Auer with Custom Design Group joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to talk through the steps for getting your product manufactured. Plus, is the world ready for Amazon Key? And new small businesses for you to check out...all on this month's Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!
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Getting your business on the web is great, but having your business get FOUND on the web makes all the difference. In this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange, hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller welcome Bonnie Minor from WordJack Media to discuss strategies for Search Engine Optimization and improving your search rankings. And when is the right time for a new business owner to start taking a salary? Jeff and Gary give you some guidelines to take a salary in a way that doesn’t kill your business. Plus, our regular small businesses of the month feature with businesses you should be checking out. All of this on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
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What is the health of small business and what are today’s biggest roadblocks for entrepreneurs? Entrepreneur Exchange hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss the latest from SBA Head Linda McMahon, plus they welcome US Congressman Patrick McHenry from North Carolina’s 10th District to discuss the state of small business, access to funding, crowdfunding, and the Great Eclipse. Plus a new edition of the Entrepreneur Exchange’s Small Business of the Month feature, with Jeff, Gary and Congressman McHenry sharing some unique businesses that you should check out. All on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
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How do you take your Etsy hobby to a full-blown business? On this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller welcome Megan and Anthony Bourne, founders and co-owners of Bourne Southern, a family-owned and operated apparel brand in western NC. Megan and Anthony share their start-up story and give some valuable tips for how they’ve grown their business through Instagram and other social media platforms. Plus Jeff and Gary are ready to introduce “cobots” to your small business, as well as share their small businesses of the month. Catch it all on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!
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How should you market your new venture to get it off the ground? Entrepreneur Exchange hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller welcome the CEO and Founder of Customized Minds Marcus Boles to get his strategies for marketing a new business and learn some lessons from Marcus’ entrepreneurial journey. Plus, if you’re going to do a mission statement do it right. Jeff and Gary provide some helpful tips for writing your mission statement, and share their small businesses of the month. All here on the Entrepreneur Exchange, from The MESH podcast network!
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On this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange, hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller welcome Tricia Cooper, a professional trainer and entrepreneur, to discuss her innovative product and her recent experience auditioning for the TV show Shark Tank. Thinking about trying out for the show? How should you prepare and what should you expect…this month’s podcast pulls back the curtain on how to get ready to swim with the sharks. Plus Jeff and Gary explain how one organization’s lack of a mission statement has changed the course of world history, plus they share their Small Businesses of the Month. All on the Entrepreneur Exchange!
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How should your new business cost-effectively engage an attorney? Host Jeff Neuville and guest host Byron Hicks talk with noted attorney and author Bob Klinck about how to protect inventions, logos, and brand names, as well as when to work with an attorney—and when to do it yourself. Check out this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange to save some money, and check out our regular Small Business of the Month feature.
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Are today’s millennials tomorrow’s entrepreneurs? Listen to this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange as hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined by Ivy LaClair, one of the founders of the Motivational Millennial, a Berkley, CA company which works with students to help them explore their entrepreneurial options. They also talk crowdsourcing options as a way to reduce expenses, plus share their small businesses of the month. Check it out on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
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How do you determine whether a new business is viable and feasible? And what are low cost ways to collect market research on your new business? This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange tackles these questions as hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined by Gary Gale Norris of Norris Ventures to discuss business feasibility, bootstrapping, and securing feedback from customers. Plus our regular Small Business of the Month feature with a restaurant and a start-up from a 15-year old entrepreneur. Check it out on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!
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On this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange co-hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller empty out the Entrepreneur Exchange mailbag. Questions from listeners range from topics on getting a business loan to determining the right time to drink in the office. Don’t know when to celebrate Meat Day? Listen to this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange for answers to these important questions, plus ideas for 2017 business start-ups and our regular Business of the Month feature.
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In this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange, hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined by Steve White from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to tackle issues such as the elusive magical money bucket for entrepreneurs and whether the SBA will require all employees to have wrestling names. They also cover the many services and resources that the SBA provides to assist start-ups and small businesses, as well as strategies for pricing your product or service. Plus, stay on board for the small business of the month feature where you’ll learn about some cool businesses that you can check out. Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC.
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You asked for it, and it’s here…the Entrepreneur Exchange’s 4th annual Business Lessons from the Movies podtactular is now available from The Mesh. Co-hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined by Chris Frye and Alan Jackson from the Footcandle Film Society to share their recommendations for movies with a business lesson which you can watch over the holidays when the family conversation lags. And check out their Small Business of the Month recommendations for cool new businesses as well as some holiday gift-giving ideas ranging from razors to…bobbleheads? It’s all there in this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange from The Mesh Network! Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC
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Ready to chow down? This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange will make you hungry as Melissa Early, Manager of the Conover (NC) Famer’s Market joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to talk about ways to market a food business. Jeff and Gary also share ideas on how you should come up with the right name for your business, plus this month’s edition of Small Business of the Month runs the gamut from food to footwear. Check it out at The Entrepreneur Exchange!
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This month the Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes LinkedIn expert Teddy Burriss to explain how businesses can use LinkedIn to increase their network and grow their business. Hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller also share lessons from the founders of today’s fastest growing private companies as well as their selections for small business of the month. Check it out at the Entrepreneur Exchange!
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The Entrepreneur Exchange explores leadership characteristics for your small business and start-up with author and motivational speaker Chad Bumgarner, President and founder of CDB Consulting. In addition, co-hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller share some performance metrics for your business which you’re probably not thinking about, plus highlight two new small businesses of the month to help you with your night-time bathroom visits and with your sweaty feet. Check it out at the Entrepreneur Exchange! Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC
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This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange tries to stay cool in the summer heat, as hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined by graphic designer Jordan Johnson from Mess Marketing to identify ways for new businesses to build their on-line presence. Also, a discussion of the challenges for millennials to start their own business, plus three new Small Businesses of the Month which run the gamut from web site development to…erotic underwear? Check it out on the Entrepreneur Exchange! Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC
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How can you make customer service a priority when so many of your customers are fixated on social media and their mobile devices? This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange talks customer service with noted author Tema Frank, who has recently published her new book PeopleShock, The Path to Profits when Customers Rule to come up with strategies to keep customers a priority and improve communication inside and outside of your organization. Plus, hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller share the traits of an exceptional boss and share their small businesses of the month. Check it out at the Entrepreneur Exchange! Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC
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Are you looking for that bucket of money to get your business started? On this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller don’t find the magical money bucket, but with the help of guest Byron Hicks from the NC Small Business and Technology Development Center they are able to identify the various funding options which new businesses and small businesses have at their disposal. Plus, the guys cover some crowdsourcing tips and share their small businesses of the month. Check it out at the Entrepreneur Exchange! Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC
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Are you ready to build your brand? This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange digs deep as co-hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined by branding expert Cesar Hernandez with Medium Rare Strategy to discuss how businesses should evaluate and develop their brand position. They also review industries of the future and their impact on entrepreneurship, plus two new small businesses of the month. Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC.
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LLC, C-Corp, Sole Prop—what do they mean and which is right for you? The Entrepreneur Exchange looks at the legal aspects of forming a new business with Michael Boyer of Carolina Craft Legal to make sense of business structures and other legal questions that start-ups need to think about. Hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller also find a way to monetize your social media activity and share their Small Businesses of the Month. Catch it all on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange! Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE).Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC
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Do you think you’re ready to buy a business? Or maybe you’re ready to sell your business? Then check out this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange as hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined by Sara Cartee with County South Business Brokers to talk about the in’s and out’s of valuing a business and closing a transaction. Plus, pick up some tips for asking for that big business favor and hear our choices for Small Business of the Month… it’s all here! Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC
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Looking for that loan to help your start-up or small business? This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange covers the “Do’s” and “Don’ts” for securing a business loan with BB&T Small Business Specialist Dan Collinson. Hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller also discuss the changing demographics of entrepreneurs and highlight their two choices for the Entrepreneur Exchange Small Business of the Month. Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC
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Ready to hire your first employee? Listen to this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange as hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined by Sarah Jenkins from payroll company Paychex to figure out how much it will cost and the steps you need to do it right. Plus, Jeff and Gary talk about new ways to order your girl scout cookies, which are catching the e-commerce wave. And check out December’s Small Businesses of the Month. Send your Small Business of the Month suggestions to eexchange@themesh.tv for a chance to win an Entrepreneur Exchange prize pack. Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE).Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC
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Nothing says holidays like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, eggnog, and the annual Entrepreneur Exchange Business Lessons from the Movies podcast spectacular! Join Entrepreneur Exchange hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller and movie aficionados Alan Jackson and Chris Frye from the Footcandle Film Society as they share their favorite movies for the holidays which have lessons from and for the business world. Also, listen in for our small businesses of the month and if you missed Small Business Saturday make it Small Business whatever-day-of-the-week you want it to be! Movie Recommendations:
Pirates of Silicon Valley The Nightmare Before Christmas Miracle On 34th Street (1947) Print the Legend Gung Ho Chef It's a Wonderful Life Trading Places
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On this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange, hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined by small business owner Jennie Zehmer, founder of Here2Home a Senior Transition Business. to discuss her business and how she has been able to expand to three locations. Plus Jeff and Gary put on their investigative journalism hats for a critical review of Bosses Day, and they share their small businesses of the month. Send your suggestions for small business of the month to eexchange@themesh.tv for a chance to win your own Entrepreneur Exchange prize pack. Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE).Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC
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This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange is mouth-watering as hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller talk about the pros and cons of franchising with James Goewey, a franchise owner of Chick Fil A in Hickory, NC. Jeff and Gary also discuss whether entrepreneurs should participate in business plan competitions and share their small businesses of the month. Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE).Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC
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The Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes marketing expert Sherre’ DeMao with SLD Unlimited Biz Growth Inc. to discuss pricing strategies for small business and common mistakes that they make. And hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller share their small businesses of the month, with a focus on food and solar technology. Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE).Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC
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This month on the Entrepreneur Exchange, hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller welcome Karen Tonks, owner and founder of Time-Genies, to talk about the power of networking and word-of-mouth marketing for promoting a services business. In addition, Jeff and Gary review their summer reading and talk about keys to a rapid start-up for a new business. And stay tuned for our Small Businesses of the Month feature, as Jeff and Gary give away an Entrepreneur Exchange prize pack to a listener who nominated a Small Business of the Month. Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC
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Can community colleges create an ecosystem to support entrepreneurship and local business? Should they? The Entrepreneur Exchange grapples with these weighty issues as guest Dr. Garrett Hinshaw, President of Catawba Valley Community College, joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to discuss the role that community colleges can play in growing local business. Jeff and Gary also share the top global franchise opportunities available to entrepreneurs, as well as their small businesses of the month. Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE).Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC
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Are you an entrepreneur with an apparel or textile idea that you’re trying to get manufactured in the US? This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange features Tanya Wade with the Carolina Textile District, an organization which matches manufacturers with entrepreneurs to produce apparel products domestically. Hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller also talk about the things local government can do to support entrepreneurship, as well as things they should NOT be doing. Plus, our small businesses of the month on this edition of Entrepreneur Exchange. Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC
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Join the Entrepreneur Exchange for a look into the world of Crowdfunding, as hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined by Ruben Gonzalez from Business Plans for Start-Ups for a lesson on planning a Crowdfunding campaign to raise capital. Jeff and Gary also debunk some business school myths and share their small businesses of the month. Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE).Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC
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E-Commerce is a popular term, but how do you go about setting up your own on-line store to move your products? Matt Rudisill with the NC Leadership Academy joins Entrepreneur Exchange hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to provide pointers on setting up your own on-line store, as well as selling on Amazon, eBay, and other web sites. And Jeff and Gary give you two new businesses to check out, plus an entrepreneur movie tip. Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE).Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC
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Social media expert and small business consultant Martin Brossman joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange to discuss his work with local communities and how local businesses can create their own Buy Local strategy to grow their business and strengthen their community. Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE).Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC
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Can entrepreneurs and business owners learn anything from the Survivor Reality series? Hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller welcome the original Survivor winner, Richard Hatch, to the Entrepreneur Exchange to find out what business skills are needed to succeed on Survivor and to discuss Hatch’s other reality TV adventures. They also each share their Small Business of the Month, ranging from food, furnishings, and housing to…well you better just listen. Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE).Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC
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Your Holiday Gift…Business Lessons from the Movies! The Entrepreneur Exchange gives you recommendations for holiday movie-watching with its second annual Business Lessons from the Movies podcast. Hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined by Alan Jackson, co-founder of the Footcandles Film Society, to discuss their favorite movies which provide a business lesson. Perfect viewing for when the family runs out of things to talk about over the holidays! In addition, Jeff and Gary defuse a few myths about entrepreneurs and share their Small Business of the Month. Jeff: Moneyball, Tommy Boy, It's a Wonderful Life Gary: Other People's Money, Jersey Boys, Miracle On 34th Street (1947) Alan: Up In The Air, Working Girl, The Social Network Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC.
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The Tax Man is Coming! The year-end is just around the corner, so what should small businesses be thinking about to manage their tax bill? This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange asks that question and more to Jeremy Fortner, Tax Manager at Martin Starnes and Associates CPAs, an accounting firm in western North Carolina. Join co-hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to get ready for your end-of-year taxes and strategize on how to lower your bill. Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE).Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC
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Marketing Mayhem!!!! Start-ups and small businesses typically have limited marketing budgets to get their message out. Hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange by Russ Seagle from The Premier Entrepreneurship Group to talk about effective low-cost marketing techniques for your start-up or small business and destroy some long-held marketing myths. And don’t miss this month’s recommendations for Small Business of the Month. Want to nominate a business for our Entrepreneur Exchange Small Business of the Month? Send your email to eexchange@themesh.tv. Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE).Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC
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What happens when an entrepreneur wants to create his own apparel brand made from 100% recycled fibers and manufactured in the USA? Listen to this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange with hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller as they talk with Joe Fox, founder and owner of Dirtball Fashion, which has created a line of T-shirts, outerwear, caps, and hoodies. Starting wasn’t easy, but Joe shares some of the lessons he’s learned, and he gives some insights on running a successful KickStarter campaign. Plus Jeff and Gary’s Small Business of the Month. Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE).Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC. This episode is sponsored by the Greater Hickory Kia Classic at Rock Barn Golf & Spa in Conover, NC. For tickets and additional information go to www.greaterhickorykiaclassic.com
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Is LinkedIn your tool to promote yourself or to promote your company? Or both? LinkedIn expert Teddy Burris joins Entrepreneur Exchange hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to discuss how small businesses are using LinkedIn to market themselves, connect to potential customers and conduct market research. And check out Jeff and Gary’s Small Business of the Month! Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE).Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC. This episode is sponsored by the Greater Hickory Kia Classic at Rock Barn Golf & Spa in Conover, NC. For tickets and additional information go to www.greaterhickorykiaclassic.com
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Creating a brand sounds great, but how do you get started? Entrepreneur Exchange hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined by Matt Everley from m.e. Design Lab to discuss how to go about building your brand, even getting into the psychology and meaning of your brand’s colors. Color psychology? Who knew? Also, Small Businesses of the Month range from marketing drones to home-town eats and ice cream. Listen in for your small business and start-up tools and tips. Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE).Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC.
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Are manufacturing start-ups dead? Not if you hear what is going on with the Manufacturing Solutions Center in western NC. Entrepreneur Exchange co-hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller talk with Dan St. Louis, the Executive Director of the Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) and find out how the MSC helps start-ups as well as existing small businesses with their marketing, product development, and product proto-typing. And Jeff and Gary’s Small Businesses of the Month range from European furniture to good-old American beef. Have a suggestion for the Entrepreneur Exchange’s Small Business of the Month? Send it to eexchange@themesh.tv for a chance to win the Entrepreneur Exchange prize pack! Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE).Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC.
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Is Facebook still a viable way to promote your small business? Hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined by Susan Grunwald, owner of The Creative Edge (www.thinkcreativeedge.com) in Atlanta, to discuss how to set up a business Facebook page and how to make sure your posts reach your target audience. In addition, Jeff and Gary review the most popular franchises for starting a home-business and share their Small Businesses of the Month. Have a candidate for the Entrepreneur Exchange’s Small Business of the Month? Send it to eexchange@themesh.tv for your chance to win an Entrepreneur Exchange prize pack.
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Is there a grant out there for your business? Listen to this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange to find out if there are grants available for your business and where you should look for them. Mandy Pearce, a grant-writing expert and owner of Grant Crews, joins co-hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to talk about grant opportunities for business and how business owners should prepare their grant proposals. Plus Jeff and Gary highlight their Small Business of the Month. Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE).Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC.
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Sometimes the best way to get into business is to buy an existing business. Hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss the pros and cons of buying a business with Todd Blair, a Business Broker and Certified Valuation Analyst with Murphy Business and Finance Corporation, who explains what you should think about before buying--or selling--a business. Todd shares how business are valued and provides some tips he's picked up in brokering business transactions. In addition, Jeff and Gary discuss business plan competitions and how they can be helpful to entrepreneurs.
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NC Small Business Center Network Lends a Helping Hand to BusinessWhat support and resources are available to assist small businesses in your area? In North Carolina the Small Business Center Network works with start-ups and existing small businesses to help entrepreneurs start and grow their business. George Millsaps, Director of the NC Small Business Center Network, and Renee Hode, Director of the Charlotte region of the Small Business Center Network, join hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to talk about how this state-wide resource works in North Carolina and the results it has achieved.
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It was time to buy a car and David Washco had spent hours researching the right car. He'd tried to find the best price and made numerous visits to dealerships. One evening, during another marathon online information gathering session, his wife urged him to just buy it already. David finally did...but thought to himself there had to be an easier way. Washco is now founder and president of GoPriceDrive.com - a website that lets prospective buyers have car dealers bid for their business. On this episode, David Washco joins hosts Gary Muller & Jeff Neuville to discuss the lessons he's learned along the way. Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC.
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Hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss how small businesses and start-ups can use social media to get their message out to their target audience without breaking the bank. Guest Matt Rudisill, an expert consultant on using social media to promote business and founder of the Leadership Academy, shares his insights and identifies the five social media platforms you should consider for your business. Jeff and Gary also share their small businesses of the month, one of which will provide you with quite the shock! Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College (www.cvcc.edu), as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College (www.cvcc.edu), as well as involved in Business Assist NC.
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What business lessons can we learn from the movies? Jeff, Gary, and special guest Alan Jackson of theMESH.tv share a batch of films that any entrepreneur can enjoy over the holiday season... and possibly receive a good message message in the process. Most of the movies are pretty straight-forward with their business lessons... others may be stretching it a bit. Plus, all three share take part in the ongoing tradition of sharing their small business of the month. It's another episode of Entrpreneur Exchange, here on theMESH.tv! Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College (www.cvcc.edu), as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College (www.cvcc.edu), as well as involved in Business Assist NC. Special Guest Alan Jackson is Co-Executive Director of The MESH, co-host of the "Footcandle Films" podcast, and President/CEO of The Jackson Group (www.thejacksongroup.com).
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What's one of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs and start-ups? Usually, it's getting funding to make their company a reality. Jeff and Gary welcome their special guest, Mike Arriola, Regional Manager with the Small Business Administration, to talk about Funding Issues for Small Business as well as to share their "small businesses of the month". Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College (www.cvcc.edu), as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College (www.cvcc.edu), as well as involved in Business Assist NC.
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What is the role community colleges can play in supporting start-ups and entrpreneurs? That's the discussion that Jeff and Gary have with their special guest, Karen-Michelle Mirko. The panel discusses some interesting business news of interest to entreprenuers, jump into their discussion of community colleges, and wrap up with their "small businesses of the month". Karen-Michelle Mirko is the Vice-President of Marketing, Sales and Meaningful Collisions with the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Karen discusses the national NACCE conference taking place in Charlotte, North Carolina in October 2013. For more information about NACCE, visit their web site at www.nacce.com. Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College (www.cvcc.edu), as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College (www.cvcc.edu), as well as involved in Business Assist NC.
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How can you market your small business when you're just getting started? What are some lean strategies for marketing your small business? Jeff and Gary are joined by Sherré DeMao of SLD Unlimited Marketing/PR Inc. to discuss some strategies from her book, "50 Marketing Secrets of Growth Companies in Down Economic Times". Sherré DeMao is founder and Chief Marketeer of SLD Unlimited Marketing /PR, Inc., an award-winning strategic consulting, marketing branding and public relations firm. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs prosper in life and in business, and has dedicated her 27-year career to this purpose. Her book entitled, Me, Myself & Inc.: A Synergized World, An Energized Business, Living Your Ultimate Life, was named a Top Business Shelf Pick by Midwest Book Review. Her latest book, 50 Marketing Secrets of Growth Companies in Down Economic Times, has received national acclaim as a Top Business Shelf Pick, a 5-Star Read by Armchair Interviews and a book "business marketers will refer to time and time again" by ForeWord Reviews. Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC.
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Meet Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller, two individuals involved in helping teach entrepreneurs the in's-and-out's of starting and growing a new business. This is the first episode of their new show, "The Entrepreneur Exchange", where they talk about the world of start-up businesses and share their expertise with listeners. In this first episode we get to meet both Jeff and Gary, learn about the format of the show, and talk about the first topic: "The Elevator Pitch". How can you successfully convey the purpose of your new business in a short amount of time (i.e., the approximately length of a ride in an elevator), and gain the level of interest you are trying to reach? Jeff and Gary talk through some tips in developing the best elevator pitch for your start-up business. Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE). Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC.
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