At Home With Roby: Recent Episodes
At Home with Roby
Founded in 1950, Andrew Roby, Inc. is one of the premier residential construction companies in the Carolinas. Specializing in custom home construction, additions, full home remodels, and kitchen and bath renovations, Andrew Roby "makes it home" for clients through exceptional quality, craftsmanship and customer service for life. Based in Charlotte, NC, Andrew Roby also has an office in Boone. The Roby Family of Companies is the largest comprehensive construction company in the Carolinas and includes Andrew Roby, Inc., Roby Services (electrical, handyman, heating and cooling and plumbing), Roby Commercial (commercial construction and senior living construction and renovations) and Roby Realty (residential and commercial real estate buying and selling). For over 70 years, Charlotte residents have trusted Andrew Roby, Inc. and the Roby Family of Companies with their homes and businesses. The Roby name carries integrity, a sense of community and a commitment to excellence. Now homeowners around the area have the opportunity to glean insights from Roby professionals each Sunday morning from 9am-10am through the “At Home with Roby” radio show hosted by Trent Haston and Patrick MacIsaac.
Mike O’Connor, Founder of NexusPoint, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. NexusPoint’s mission is to connect global talent with US based companies to help entrepreneurs efficiently and profitably scale their businesses with high quality talent and provide consistent, fulfilling jobs to as many people as possible. Tune in to meet Mike and learn more.
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Matt Fink, from Fink’s Jewelers, joins Trent and guest host, David McGuire, on “At Home with Roby”. Matt shares the fascinating history of Fink’s Jewelers, a fourth-generation family business founded in 1930 by his great grandfather, Nathan Fink. The company’s journey began with a pushcart in Roanoke, VA, and has grown into a renowned name in the jewelry business. Tune in to hear Matt recount the company's humble beginnings and its incredible growth and expansion over nearly 100 years.
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Josh Miller with Threadline Products joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Josh shares details about his childhood in Wyoming, his wrestling career at UNC that brought him east and his career path to Threadline Products.
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Happy New Year from the “At Home with Roby” show! Join Trent and Patrick for this special episode as they ring in 2025 and take a walk down memory lane to celebrate 75 incredible years of Roby’s history. Starting in 1950, Trent shares stories, achievements and milestones that have shaped the company into what it is today.
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Orthopedic surgeon, Grant Zarzour, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. As a self-proclaimed “glorified carpenter”, Grant specializes in total knee and hip replacements. Grant shares details about growing up in Mobile, AL, his work as Chairman of the Board of Gulf Orthopedics, and his company, Sperity Health. Sperity Health is a preventative and longevity-focused health company that empowers individuals with the data and tools necessary to lead longer and healthier lives. With an emphasis on diet, exercise, and nutrition, Sperity Health aims to actively engage people in improving their overall health.
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Bryan Delaney, President of EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization) Charlotte, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. In this episode, Bryan reflects on his college days at UNC Charlotte, where a random roommate pairing with James Hartsell led to an incredible partnership. Together, the two co-founded Skookum (now Method), a successful software development company based in Charlotte. Bryan also delves into life after Skookum, his current role at Post Ventures (where he and James continue to work side by side) and his leadership position within EO Charlotte. Tune in to hear more about Bryan’s entrepreneurial journey and his contributions to the local business community.
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Jose Costa with Whistle Express Car Wash joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Originally from Venezuela, Jose moved to the United States in 2003 to attend graduate school and has stayed put ever since. Tune in to hear details about Jose’s family life, education and career, and nuggets of business advice from his book, Leading with Edge. Along with business advice, Jose also talks about owning the balance in his life by prioritizing family, church and involvement in his community.
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Mary Anna Ossa, Founder of Partners and Grapes Organic Wines, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Partners and Grapes offers fully organic and vegan wines with no added sugars or sulfites. Tune in to learn about the hangover free trip to Barcelona that inspired Mary Anna to start her wine business after 13 years as a stay-at-home mom, and how this leap of faith is inspiring her kids to follow in her entrepreneurial footsteps. And for a healthier, cleaner drinking experience, visit partnersandgrapes.com to learn more about Mary Anna’s wines and where you can find them.
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Josh Norris, Founder of Green Brothers Juice & Smoothie Company, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Born out of a love for health and wellness, the company aims to empower people to be healthy and happy by connecting them to the most nutrient dense ingredients on the planet in a loving and encouraging environment. Tune in to meet Josh and learn more about the company’s “live well, love others, and be excellent” mission. Josh also shares details about his latest business venture, Sauna Culture, that he describes as a “wellness speakeasy”. Located in Cotswold Shopping Center, Sauna Culture offers cold plunges paired with hot heat saunas.
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Trent and Patrick share Thanksgiving traditions and memories in anticipation of the upcoming holiday.
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Ron Skufca, Managing Attorney at Skufca Law, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.
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Motivational Speaker and Performance Coach, Lance Cibik, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Lance grew up in a paycheck-to-paycheck home. He lost his mother to suicide just days before his first birthday. By age 17, he was living alone working hard to finish high school and ultimately become a first-generation college graduate in his family. After graduating from UNCC with a degree in Business Administration and spending years in the corporate world, a tragic accident sent Lance on a different more purpose-filled course. Tune in to meet Lance, learn more about his message of using adversity to your advantage, and how the help of a mentor and mentee has shaped his life and faith.
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Thomas Hunter with McCall Farms joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.
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Wyatt Batchelor, Partner at MBN Brands, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Wyatt shares the piece of advice his father gave him as a teenager that led him to a career in the military, and how his experience in the military and time serving overseas influences his business today. He also shares details about his work with Legacies Alive, a non-profit organization that exists to strengthen and support Gold Star families and to honor our nation's fallen heroes.
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Matt Magan, Co-Founder of Ten Oaks Group, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Tune in to hear about Matt’s education and career path to Charlotte, the start of Ten Oaks Group, and how the business is giving back to the community through the Ten Oaks Philanthropic Fund. Ten Oaks Group prides itself on funding CLTRising, a program founded by Matt and his wife, Elizabeth, in 2016. The mission of the program is to bolster college access for under-resourced students, and supports students and families at Vance, West Charlotte, Harding and West Mecklenburg. Learn more at https://cltrising.com/.
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Junior Bernard, author of “Persist, Persist, Persist”, returns to the “At Home with Roby” show. After surviving the 2010 Haiti earthquake, Junior’s dream to come to the United States became a reality. Around this time, as a student at Alvernia University in Pennsylvania, Junior started working on his first book. Since he was sharing his story with so many students across the school’s campus, he decided to write it all down and put it in one place. Tune in to learn more about Junior’s life in Haiti, the many hardships he faced (including extreme poverty, surviving a deadly car crash and the earthquake) and how his hope of living the American Dream encouraged him to persist, persist, persist. Junior's book will be released in January 2025—learn more and preorder your copy at juniorpersist.com.
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David Gearhart, Chairman and CEO of Wilmington Holdings Corporation, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. After graduating from Purdue University with a degree in Civil and Structural Engineering, David worked as a Civil Engineer for McDonough Associates then pivoted into the world of finance serving as an Investment Advisor for Morgan Stanley. In 2017, he purchased Wilmington Holdings Corporation where he is the creator of the firm’s strategy and philosophy and the driver of the business on a day-to-day basis. Tune in to meet David and learn more.
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Daniel Araujo, Executive Director of Charlotte Metro FC, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Daniel’s life has been dedicated to the game of futbol. Tune in to learn how he’s using his passion for the game to help underprivileged kids in our community through Charlotte Metro FC and Creative Player Foundation.
The guys also share the story of Wish Kid Jamison’s trip to Disney in anticipation of our upcoming Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney happening Saturday, November 2nd at Freedom Park. Learn how you can “pitch in” and support Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC by visiting pitchinforwishes.com.
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John Fitzpatrick, CEO of Force Marketing, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Founded in 2007, Force Marketing is an automotive marketing company that helps dealerships create smooth customer experiences. In addition to his role as CEO, John is also a little league baseball coach, dance dad and board member of the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Tune in to meet John as the guys talk business, family and how he gives back to his community.
The guys also share the story of Wish Kid Caliana’s wish for gymnastics lessons granted by Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC in anticipation of our 16th annual Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney. Bags fly Saturday, November 2nd at Freedom Park with sponsorship opportunities available through Friday, September 27th.
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Chris Sarette with Frenchy’s Sip and Shop joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Frenchy’s is SouthEnd’s largest bottle shop for craft beers and natural wines and is located within a historical building that dates back to 1933. When researching locations for Frenchy’s, Chris knew he wanted something rich with history versus new construction. The renovated space and atmosphere pairs perfectly with the handmade artisanal products the shop offers. Tune in to meet Chris, learn more about his longtime experience in the beer and wine industry, what brought him to Charlotte and all that Frenchy’s has to offer including 700 different beer and wine options.
Trent and Patrick also share the story of Wish Kid Amorette’s wish-come-true in anticipation of our 2024 Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney for Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC. This year’s tourney will be our Sweet 16th and is scheduled for Saturday, November 2nd at Freedom Park. To learn more about the tourney, sponsorship opportunities and other ways to “pitch in”, visit pitchinforwishes.com.
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Eric Clay with MECA Commercial Real Estate joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Eric shares details about his love for Gaston County, plans for growth and development in the area and his role as head coach of the ladies’ golf team at Gaston Christian.
Trent and Patrick also share the story of Wish Kid Darryl’s wish-come-true in anticipation of our 2024 Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney for Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC. This year’s tourney will be our Sweet 16th and is scheduled for Saturday, November 2nd at Freedom Park. To learn more about the tourney, sponsorship opportunities and other ways to “pitch in”, visit pitchinforwishes.com.
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Michael DePalma, President of the Bridge Foundation, and Eduardo Ramirez-Pineda join Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. The Bridge Foundation was established in 2003 to promote friendship and the exchange of ideas among some of Charlotte’s young professionals. Each year, members of the group award one Mecklenburg County high school graduate with a scholarship. Eduardo Ramirez-Pineda is the 2024 recipient of the scholarship and will be entering UNC Charlotte this fall (with 80 college credits already under his belt). Tune in to hear Eduardo’s story and goals for the future, and how his technical background paired with his excellent communication skills helped him shine through the scholarship interview process.
Trent and Patrick also share the story of Wish Kid Avalynn’s wish-come-true in anticipation of our 2024 Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney for Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC. This year’s tourney will be our Sweet 16th and is scheduled for Saturday, November 2nd at Freedom Park. To learn more about the tourney, sponsorship opportunities and other ways to “pitch in”, visit pitchinforwishes.com.
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McClure King, President of Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company, joins Trent and Patrick on "At Home with Roby". McClure shares details about his health and fitness goals in 2024 and how his lifestyle changes have positively influenced his business life. Tune in to meet McClure and learn more.
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Patrick Graney, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Nacelle Solutions, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Founded in 2014, Nacelle delivers solutions that solve strategic ESG initiatives for customers while delivering clean, environmentally friendly fuel. Tune in to learn about Patrick’s education, his upbringing working in the warehouse of his father’s diesel fuel distribution business, the start of Nacelle Solutions and later his Avolta development company.
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Kevin Bromley with Integrated Insurance Solutions joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Kevin, a self-proclaimed nerd that loves to talk insurance, gives the guys a broad and easy to understand overview of the insurance world. Tune in to learn about how Kevin landed in the insurance industry, what drew him to the city of Charlotte and his side hustle as a trivia host each Tuesday night at The Landing at Fourth Ward.
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Thomas Willingham, President of Mint Hill Cabinets, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Mint Hill Cabinets was founded in 1961 by Mr. MC Carriker, a local home builder turned cabinet maker. One of his first customers was Mr. Andrew Roby who needed a 5’ vanity for a customer. As they say, the rest is history. Mint Hill Cabinets and Andrew Roby, Inc. have partnered together on countless projects since that very first meeting over 60 years ago. Tune in to learn more about the history between the two businesses and the strong, multigenerational friendships developed along the way.
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Michael Tall dials in from Sullivan’s Island, SC to join Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Michael’s career in the hotel and hospitality industry started when he was just a teenager cleaning tennis courts at a resort on Hilton Head Island. This role morphed into snack bar attendant, pool attendant and on up. Tune in to learn how these roles and early experiences shaped Michael’s road to Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, his first job post-graduation at RockResorts in Vail, CO, and the Low Country where he served as President and Co-Owner of Charlestowne Hotels for over 15 years. Today, Michael serves as Founder and CEO of MWT Consulting where he offers insight and advisory to groups and individuals in the hospitality industry.
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Trent’s oldest daughter, Tatum Haston, joins the guys on “At Home with Roby” to share details about their recent trip to Myrtle Beach. Together, the two logged over 60 hours each hunting for sharks’ teeth and came home with another 3,500 teeth to add to their impressive collection! For Trent, hunting for sharks’ teeth is a challenge that encourages structure, discipline and patience and provides him with quiet time to organize his thoughts. For Tatum, the hunts provide her with quiet time away from her siblings and solo bonding time with her dad. They both enjoy the early mornings, stunning sunrises, and quite literally, bumping into new people and making new friends. Tune in to learn more about their trip and a few of the life lessons they learned along their many miles of sand.
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Andrew Roby cheerleader, Choice Gray, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Together with Angie Lauer of ALB Design, Inc., Andrew Roby recently completed a basement renovation at Choice’s historic home. The space was transformed into a speakeasy in celebration of her husband’s 40th birthday. Choice shares details about growing up on her family’s farm in South Dakota, an unexpected gift from her brother that enabled her to go to NYC, the start of her modeling career and travels around the world, and how she ultimately landed in Charlotte. Tune in to meet Choice and learn more.
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Happy Father’s Day from your friends at “At Home with Roby”. Trent welcomes his father-in-law, Mr. Tom Settlemyre, into the studio alongside special guest host, David McGuire. The three share stories and special memories of their fathers, along with a few life lessons learned along the way. From Tom specifically, Trent learned the importance of networking and socializing through the game of golf, which they are both passing down to their daughter / granddaughter, Tatum, who is learning the game. Tune in to learn more.
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Jon Duda, President of CommStruct, LLC, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. CommStruct, LLC specializes in quality renovations in commercial, multi-family, and residential spaces. Over the last 15 years, the company has found a niche for leading commercial renovations for time share resorts and hotels, and services properties from Maine all the way down to Miami, FL. Tune in the meet Jon and learn more.
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Jason Kiker joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Jason graduated from NCSU in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management. He is the Owner and Managing Principal of Kiker Resource Management, a forestry consulting firm that his father started in 1978, and Owner of Buchanan Shoals Sportsman’s Preserve. Founded in 2001, Buchanan Shoals is a 5,500-acre hunting club across Anson and Richmond Counties in NC and Chesterfield County in SC. The club offers hunting for all major wildlife species in the southeast including waterfowl, deer, turkey, quail, and dove. Jason shares details about his life as a Registered Forester, the club’s history and growth, and how his family is involved in the day-to-day operations.
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Ken Pruitt, Founder of Digitrol, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Ken founded the industrial and commercial HVAC services business in 1989. For 5 years, Ken worked on his own 24 hours a day / 7 days a week and didn’t take a single vacation. Tune in to learn more about the company’s humble beginnings, its steady growth over the years, Ken’s strong work ethic that he modeled for his son (now President and CEO of the business) and employees, and how he’s enjoying his retirement today.
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Jeremy Martin, Founder and Head Coach of Modern Strike, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Before he could walk, Jeremy had a tennis racket in his hand! Following in his dad’s footsteps, Jeremy started playing in tennis tournaments at age 8 and won his first tournament at 9 years old. He played through junior ranks, high school and college, and spent 3 years post college traveling the world as a tennis pro. An elbow injury changed Jeremy’s course, but didn’t take him out of the game completely. After several years in the corporate world, Jeremy started his own business, Modern Strike, where he specializes in creating professional programs for tennis players of all ages. Modern Strike offers private or group lessons, corporate outings, youth summer camps and more. Tune in to meet Jeremy, learn more about his path to Modern Strike, and how the lessons he has learned through the game of tennis translate to his everyday life.
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Liz Pharo, Founder and CEO of Divorce.com, joins Trent and special guest host, David McGuire, on “At Home with Roby”. Utilizing technology and data, Liz launched Divorce.com in 2022 with the mission of minimizing the stress, trauma and costs that come with divorce. Liz shares details about her entrepreneur father and the valuable life lessons she learned from him by tagging along to work with him each Saturday morning, the start of Featheringill Capital and their “no businesses fail” approach when acquiring new companies, and her long term goals for Divorce.com.
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Nathan Cox, Founder and Chairman of 68 Ventures, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Nathan shares details about his college years playing football for the University of Alabama, his time in the United States Marine Corps and his tour in Iraq, and how he gives back to the community through his involvement in a variety of charitable organizations. Tune in to meet Nathan and hear a few of the business philosophies, scriptures and core values that he lives by.
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Lynnie Heath, Partner at Harkey Tile & Stone, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. The guys catch up on business, baseball and the latest technology available at the Harkey showroom.
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David Roberts, President of Roberts Co., joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Roberts Co. is a 3rd generation family-owned grocery business. David’s grandfather opened the company’s first store, Sunflower Market, in 1968. Today, the family owns a chain of 20 Corner Market stores across the state of Mississippi. David shares memories about his grandfather, his many entrepreneurial ventures and how the company’s stores have grown and evolved over the years. Tune in to learn more.
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Lee Cornwell joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Lee shares details about his time at Clemson University and UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, his strong relationship with his father, and how the two ended up in business together. They founded their family business, Cornwell Capital, in 2015 which invests in “dirty and loud” family businesses in the manufacturing industry. After researching over 100 companies, they made their first purchase in 2016 - 53-year-old Burlan Manufacturing - where Lee serves as President & CEO today. Tune in to meet Lee to learn more.
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Danny Goldrick with Willow Dumpsters joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Tune in to learn about Danny’s move to Charlotte in 2013, his 10 years working at Red Hill Ventures and his transition to Willow Dumpsters in the summer of 2023. Since then, Danny has been busy hitting the streets, meeting new people (including Trent over a cup of coffee) and making connections to promote the growing business and its services.
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Jason McNeel, President of Canton Concrete, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Jason calls in from Pearl, Mississippi to share details about the 70+ year old business, its growth from 3 to 5 plants under his leadership, the Canton Concrete team and culture, and more.
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Lisa Sherry, founder of Lisa Sherry Interieurs, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. After college, Lisa spent 12 years working in the fashion industry followed by set design. She got her start in residential interior design in the 80s when working with a developer to develop a small town in Virginia. For the town, Lisa designed a vineyard, bed and breakfast and 24 guest cottages. From there, she moved on to Wilmington, Winston Salem and ultimately Charlotte where her interior design business thrives today. Together with a team of four designers, Lisa loves to create light and airy spaces for her clients using neutral color schemes, lots of textures and layering. Tune in to meet Lisa and learn her tips for turning your home into your sanctuary.
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Ron Weatherly, longtime friend, business partner and mentor to Trent and Patrick, joins the guys on “At Home with Roby”. Ron shares details about the start of Dry Pro Foundation and Crawl Space Specialists that he founded in 1999, how the business grew from $0 to $30 million thanks to a strong leadership team focused on creating a positive company culture and happy employees, and his leaderships roles within the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) of Greater Charlotte. Tune in to meet Ron, learn about his longtime friendships with Trent and Patrick and his passion for the Charlotte Rescue Mission.
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Mike Alterman, founding Principal of Alterman Commercial Real Estate (ACRE), joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Mike is a fourth-generation commercial real estate investor, developer and broker. Tune in to hear details about his family’s history in the grocery store and commercial real estate industries, how he got the bug for real estate from watching his dad and the generations before him, and his career path to ACRE that he founded in 2013.
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Eric Sprouse, retired owner of Dilworth Billiards, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Dilworth Billiards, once located at the corner of Cleveland and Tremont Avenues in SouthEnd, opened its doors in 1979. The space was filled with antique billiards tables and pool memorabilia and had a loyal following of customers until Eric’s retirement in 2015. Today, the space is home to Dilworth Tasting Room with Eric still living in his upstairs condo serving as their landlord. Tune in to learn about Eric’s move from the insurance to billiards business, the prime location of Dilworth Billiards and the changes Eric has witnessed in the neighborhood over the years, and his passion for finding, buying and selling antique pool tables. Eric also shares details about his new showroom, recently completed by our Roby Commercial team, that houses his cars, artwork and more.
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Sean Boes, CEO of Tile Redi, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Founded in 1998, Tile Redi’s mission is to deliver the market's simplest-to-install and highest-quality shower waterproofing system to all customers. Tune in to learn about the company’s 25 years in business, how their products have evolved over the years thanks to a commitment to continuous innovation, and Sean’s education and military career with the US Army.
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Hisham Bedwan, President of Dirty South Customs, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Hisham shares stories from his childhood in Youngstown, Ohio, his entrepreneurial start in apparel sales and his journey to Charlotte where he started his Fast Link Wireless businesses is the late 90s. Dirty South Customs followed in 2004 where Hisham continues to hustle for his customers today - including Trent and his wife, Ragan. Tune in to learn more about Hisham’s knack for finding and seizing business opportunities and his “impossible is nothing” mentality that has helped him find success.
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Harris Ralston, Partner at Peak Development, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Harris is involved in the strategy and management of Peak Development’s various businesses. His responsibilities include deal sourcing, underwriting, capital formation and investor relations. Tune in to meet Harris to learn more.
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Martin McKinley, General Manager of Fred Caldwell Chevrolet in Clover, SC, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Martin started his career in car sales in 1997 and has a loyal customer in Trent’s father-in-law, Mr. Tom Settlemyre. Martin and Tom have worked together for over 20 years, most recently on a car deal for Tom’s granddaughter / Trent’s daughter. Tune in to meet Martin, learn a few fun facts about the 25th President of the United States, and how his leadership style and focus on the Lord have shaped his business’s culture and success.
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Longtime friend and member of the extended Roby family, Paul Little, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Our relationship with Paul began in the early 2000s when he served as the company’s IT consultant. At the time, there was only one computer under the Roby roof! Paul shares details about his time serving in the United States Marine Corps starting in 1986, the effects that his time as a Marine and Drill Instructor had on his marriage, his post military life in Charlotte working in the technology industry, and the undeniable call he received from God that led him back to the military. Today, Paul and his wife serve and encourage young Marines through their fulltime missionary work with Cru Military. Tune in to receive some of this encouragement, and to enjoy a few laughs as the guys share fun memories of their time working together and the lifelong friendships that were built along the way.
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Ben Buffington, President & CEO of Hi-Speed Industrial Service, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Founded in 1946, Hi-Speed Industrial Service repairs cranes, electric motors and electro-mechanical equipment in industrial buildings to keep businesses up and running. Tune in to learn about Ben’s education and career path to Hi-Speed which he purchased 15 years ago, the company’s long history and growth, and the positive working environment and company culture that helps the company retain top talent.
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Patrick’s longtime friend and former flag football teammate, Kevin Blocker, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Kevin shares details about his time at Wofford College, his 20+ years with Horizon Investments, and the business he founded alongside his sister 3 years ago – Pavana Treatment Group. The guys sprinkle in some fun sports stories along the way! Tune in to learn more.
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Jim Rhodes, Vice President of Civil & Infrastructure at Wayne Brothers, serves as Trent’s co-host on this episode of “At Home with Roby”. Jim’s career with Wayne Brothers started in 2004 after meeting President & CEO, Keith Wayne, at a NCSU career fair. Jim started in the field as a Project Manager in Training where he paid his dues, got his hands dirty, learned the work and built key relationships. Tune in to meet Jim, learn more about Wayne Brothers’ history and growth, and hear details about the company’s commitment to our community and the construction industry through their work with The ROC, She Built this City and more.
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Wish Kid Sam Shannon joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. We met Sam and his family back in November at our 2023 Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney for Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC. Sam shared details about his wish to record an original song in a professional music studio in Nashville and even performed for us onsite. It was a joy to welcome him into the WBT Studios with us and continue to get to know him. The guys talk trucks, speakers, country music and more. Tune in to meet Sam, hear all about his wish-come-true and enjoy his incredible voice and guitar skills!
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Aaron Zucker, Founder and CEO of Zucker Investment Group (ZIG), joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Founded in 2018, ZIG is a boutique, commercial real estate investment company focused on the acquisition of value-add, unanchored retail properties across the eastern half of the US. Tune in to meet Aaron, learn more about the properties ZIG specializes in, and the bar he owned in college that sparked his entrepreneurial spirit. Trent sprinkles in a few dad jokes along the way!
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Steve Meckler, Attorney at Law with Shumaker, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Steve shares stories about the stroke of good luck that led him to becoming a lawyer, how he met his wife and their journey to Charlotte, and his time on the board of Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC.
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On this episode of “At Home with Roby”, Trent and Patrick chat about the history of Andrew Roby, Inc., founded in 1950, and the hardworking, humble people that paved the way for all employees today. Tune in to learn about the company’s founder, Mr. Andrew Robicsek, its strong ties to the Charlotte community and how the business has grown and evolved thanks to strong, multigenerational leadership and client relationships.
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Steve Conlin, President of ICD Alloys & Metals, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. At the age of 16, Steve was a professional soccer player in the UK. After an injury put him on the sidelines, he got a job sweeping floors at a metal recycling business. He quickly moved up within the company and was offered the opportunity to go back to college where he became a Metallurgist or Doctor of Metals. Tune in to meet Steve to hear about his education, career path to Winston Salem, NC that included stops in South Africa, Rwanda and Germany, and the start of ICD in 2013.
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Jim Contes, President of Aviation Metals, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Aviation Metals is a 48-year-old metal distributor that supplies aircraft quality materials to the airline and aerospace industries. Trent and Patrick recently met Jim in Chicago at a “Good to Great Team Workshop” with “Good to Great” author, Jim Collins. Tune in to hear details about the conference, the history of Aviation Metals, and the major rebranding the company underwent in 2017 under Jim’s leadership.
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Anita Greene, owner of Artisanal, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Tune in to learn about the history of the restaurant, that celebrated 15 years in Banner Elk this year, its warm and welcoming environment, and its staff that works hard to create special experiences for each and every guest.
http://www.artisanalnc.com/
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Chad Flack, President of Main Street Insurance Group, joins Trent Haston and David McGuire on “At Home with Roby”. Chad shares details about his baseball career at UNC-Chapel Hill, followed by his start at Main Street Insurance Group in 2009 where he is 4th generation in the family business. He also talks about his family’s foundation, Channing’s Joy, that provides full financial support to kids with autism through apparel sales and local events. In the last two years, Channing’s Joy Foundation has given away over $200,000 to families with children with special needs to help with medical bills, medical equipment, therapies and more. Start shopping at https://www.channingsjoy.com/.
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AJ Klenk with Catalyst Capital Partners and Capstone, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. AJ shares details about his unique childhood home and upbringing in Michigan, his brokerage, development and hospitality companies, and his work with buildOn. buildOn is a global non-profit that builds primary schools in rural communities in third world countries. With each development project completed by Catalyst Capital Partners, the company has committed to build one school. AJ has big goals to build 1,500 schools. When he hits this goal, the number of students in attendance will fill Michigan’s football stadium! Tune in to learn more.
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Tyler, Mary and Kara, our friends from Goldie’s, join Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Goldie’s opened its doors last May and is a live music venue and bar in Lower South End. Tune in to meet the brains behind Goldie’s unique look and Nashville feel, and to learn how the venue is changing the nightlife landscape in the area with daily musical acts, DJ trivia nights, fun food options and more. To view their full schedule of upcoming musical guests and plan your visit, check out www.goldiesclt.com.
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In anticipation of our upcoming Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney, we’re revisiting our conversation with Chris Webber, Vice President of Development for Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC. Christian McCall, Director of Marketing & PR for the Roby Family of Companies and planner of all things Pitchin’ for Wishes, joins the fun to share exciting details about this year’s event happening Saturday, November 4th at Freedom Park.
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Jim Birch, COO of The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Jim was a home brewer for about 20 – 25 years. His career in the brew industry officially started after a move to Asheville in 2015. Jim shares details about his time in Asheville followed by New Orleans, his role at OMB where he oversees all aspects of the brewery's operations including production, distribution, marketing and finance, and the brewery’s plans to expand to Ballantyne, Mt. Holly and Cornelius. Tune in to meet Jim and learn more.
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Mike Fitton with Home Technology Solutions joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. After 20 years in the corporate world, Mike purchased Home Technology Solutions in 2019. The business specializes in commercial and residential audio / visual equipment, security and surveillance systems, and smart home technology. Tune in to learn more about the business, the “HTS Way”, and how the company gives back to our local community through their involvement with our annual Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney. The company is a longtime platinum sponsor of the event and strong supporter of the Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC mission.
https://www.hometechnologysolutions.com/
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Ashish Mistry, Executive Chairman of PCKL, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Based in Atlanta, GA, PCKL is a high-end supplier of pickleball equipment and accessories. Tune in to learn more about the sport that has gained so much popularity and buzz over the last several years, and why you should be playing it. Ashish also shares details about his upbringing in America alongside his parents who are first generation immigrants, and how watching their hard work ethic and entrepreneurship influenced his education and career. To learn more about PCKL and to shop their products visit https://pckl.com/.
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Luke Nayes, General Manager of the Andrew Roby Asheville office, returns to “At Home with Roby”. After one full year in the Asheville market, Luke shares details about current and upcoming projects, his growing team and plans for the next year and beyond.
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Alex Hannah with Golden Cow Creamery joins Trent and special guest host, Josiah Boling, on “At Home with Roby”. Alex opened his first location of Golden Cow Creamy eight years ago on Summit Avenue in South End. Today, Alex has two additional locations in SouthPark and Uptown. Every scoop of ice cream at Golden Cow Creamery is made from scratch by Alex and his team, who enjoy creating new flavors and experimenting with special, real ingredients. Tune in to meet Alex to learn more. This show will make you hungry!
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Julian Rauch, President / CEO of Edgeway Pharmacy, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby.” Edgeway Pharmacy is a closed door, long-term care pharmacy that services and delivers medications to assisted living facilities, nursing facilities and group homes. The pharmacy serves NC and SC and, as of this week, GA. Tune in to hear more about the business, Julian’s football career at Appalachian State University and his special relationship with his grandfather / business mentor.
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Annie Keith, CEO of the Levine Jewish Community Center (JCC), joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Annie is a Charlotte native. After 16 years serving as the Chief Operating Officer of the Mandell JCC in Hartford, Connecticut, Annie returned to Charlotte in February 2023 to assume her new position. She gives an overview of all the programs available at the Levine JCC. With two synagogues, fitness center, athletic fields and courts, cultural arts activities, pre-school, day school, summer camps, theater programs and even a restaurant located on the 54-acre property, there is truly something for everyone at every stage of life. Tune in to meet Annie, learn more about this vibrant community and how you can get involved.
https://www.charlottejcc.org/
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Ron Skufca, Founder and Managing Attorney of Skufca Law, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby” to share details about the firm’s upcoming South End Shuffle 5k. This year’s race is their 10th annual event and will benefit Purple Promise Foundation and West Blvd Ministry. Tune in to learn about the event’s history and growth within the South End community, the local non-profits the event supports and exciting details about what you can expect at this year’s race (including free beer, ice cream and donuts for all runners). To register, visit https://southendshuffle.raceroster.com/. The Roby Family of Companies is a proud sponsor of the race and will have a group there to run alongside you (including Trent and Patrick)!
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Chris Webber, Senior Director of Development at Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Chris gives an update on all things happening at the Make-A-Wish office, including the 430 wishes that the organization has granted this year alone (a record number of wishes for the chapter!). The guys also share details about our upcoming Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney scheduled for Saturday, November 4th at Freedom Park. Tune in to learn more about the event, Make-A-Wish mission, and a few of the special sponsors that play a huge role in making it all possible.
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Pete Kidwell with Beacon Partners joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Beacon Partners is a full-service commercial real estate firm that develops, acquires, leases and manages industrial, office, and mixed-use properties. Pete has spent his entire professional career at Beacon Partners after graduating from Davidson College in 2012 with a degree in Economics. He is responsible for sourcing new investment opportunities for the company’s portfolio, primarily focusing on the Charlotte and Greenville-Spartanburg markets. Tune in the meet Pete to learn more.
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Coby Smith, Owner of C.W. Construction Services, calls in from Highway 27 South on his way to LaGrange, GA to chat with Trent and Patrick. Coby shares details about how he left an office job to go dig in the dirt, which led to the founding of his company. The company started by digging light poll foundations and cutting down trees to make ends meet, which evolved into parking lot and shopping center light systems for Walmarts, Sam’s Clubs, Kroger based shopping centers and more. Tune in to meet Coby to learn more about his upbringing, time as a broke college student at Auburn University, and his tips for success in business and life.
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John Toler, CEO of Evergreen Enterprises, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Evergreen Enterprises is a decorative flag and home décor business specializing in everyday décor, seasonal items, collegiate and NFL products and more. The business was founded in 1993 with the Founder of the company and her parents sewing flags in their garage. Fast forward 30 years, and the company offers one of the world's largest selections of home, garden, and sports décor. Tune in to meet John, learn all about the company’s history and growth, and where you can find their products for purchase.
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Alex Bryant, General Manager of International Fruit Company, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Alex graduated from UNCC in 2009 with a degree in International Business. After graduating in the thick of the recession, Alex returned home to his family’s farm in Ellerbe County, worked as a Spanish teacher in Pinehurst and landed back in Charlotte in 2012 when Chiquita moved to town. His time at Chiquita jumpstarted his career in the fruit business and led to the start of IFC. Tune in to enjoy a few laughs with Alex and the guys, and to learn about the journey our fruits take before filling our grocery store produce sections.
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Michael Cox, President of Ptah Investments, returns to “At Home with Roby” to share details about the upcoming opening of Phat Burrito in LoSo Village. Tune in to learn how a cold call to Stephen Justice, original owner of the beloved Charlotte restaurant, got this ball rolling and how Michael and Stephen have worked together to keep the food, atmosphere and vibe as close to the original location as possible.
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Scott Montgomery with WSM Ventures joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Scott shares details about his childhood on a farm, his family’s 110-year-old textile business that was founded in 1890 and grew to over 5,000 employees, and his time at Hampden Sydney College where he earned a degree in Economics. Post college, he spent two years in Poland working for a textile printing operation, followed by two years in the investment banking industry in New York City. In 2001, he returned to the south where he started a landscape supply business and later a medical software company and recycling business. Today, he owns and operates 13 Take 5 Oil Change locations in Augusta, GA, Western NC and Eastern TN, with plans to build 5-10 more. Tune in to learn more about Scott’s adventures as an entrepreneur and his plans to look for additional franchisee opportunities.
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Jeremy Fulkerson joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Jeremy shares details about his time serving on the board of Right Moves for Youth and his involvement with the South Park Youth Association. He also shares exciting news about the league’s new indoor training facility currently under construction by our Roby Commercial team. Tune in to learn more about Jeremy’s family, his passion to help children in our local community through the power of sports, and the “why” behind his commitment to the league and his players.
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Michael DePalma, President of the Bridge Foundation, and Andre Ford-Boyd join Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. The Bridge Foundation was established in 2003 to promote friendship and the exchange of ideas among some of Charlotte’s young professionals. Each year, members of the group award one Mecklenburg County high school graduate with a scholarship. Andre Ford-Boyd, 2023 recipient of the scholarship, joins the conversation to share his story, how a simple google search connected him to the Bridge Foundation, his goals for the future and the “purpose” behind those goals.
http://thebridgefoundation.net/
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Trent’s daughter, Piper Haston, joins the guys on “At Home with Roby”. Tune in to hear about a few of Piper’s extracurriculars and what she has planned for the summer ahead.
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Matt Doran, CEO and Head of Sales for Doran Jones Inc., joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Tune in the learn about Matt’s journey from London to New York City in 2004, the start of Doran Jones Inc. in 2010, and the company’s growth to over 175 employees and three locations over the last 13 years. Matt also shares details about the company’s focus on veteran staffing and the partnerships they have in place with a wide variety of veteran, minority and developmental/educational organizations to source veteran candidates.
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Quincy Evans, President of BCJ Building Services, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. BCJ Building Services is a full-service janitorial business specializing in commercial office spaces, schools, medical offices, retail/mixed use developments, and more in the Atlanta, Charlotte and Nashville markets. Quincy shares details about how he got started in the company back in 2014, and the company’s overall core purpose of “creating hope and opportunity by investing in lives”. Tune in to meet Quincy and learn more about the unique ways BCJ is investing in their employees and their families and the positive culture they have created within the business.
https://www.bcjbuildingservices.com/
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Dave Codrea, Co-Founder and Partner at Greenleaf, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Founded in 2008, Greenleaf is a real estate investment firm based in Atlanta, GA specializing in properties that have problems that they can fix. The company buys, rehabilitates, and manages long-term low-income residential properties and small business commercial properties to provide advancement opportunities for residents, tenants, investors, and communities. In addition, the company administers vital resources to reduce stress and increase stability for residents, including community food gardens, youth programs, supply drives, and financial counseling. Tune in to meet Dave to learn more about his upbringing and education, how after many moves, he landed in Atlanta, GA, and about the unique property in Allentown, PA that was one of his earliest real estate investments.
https://www.gogreenleafmanagement.com/
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Josh Mandell, President / COO of The Gateway Companies, joins Trent and special guest host, Sara Stryhas, on “At Home with Roby”. The company was founded nearly 40 years ago with the clear mission of providing a gateway to affordable housing for working Americans. Today, The Gateway Companies comprises a family of companies that develop, own and manage conventional and affordable multifamily communities throughout the Southeastern US. Tune in to meet Josh to learn more about his education and career path to The Gateway Companies and how the company has evolved over the years.
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Steve Proctor joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Steve shares details about growing up in South Dakota, his love for baseball hats and how they help start conversations and build connections, and the future of the AI industry. Tune in to meet Steve and be a part of the laughs.
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Badge Stone, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of WSC & Company, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Badge shares details about his upbringing on his family’s farm, his time at UNC-Chapel Hill as a Morehead Scholar and later Harvard Business School. He also educates the guys on the search fund model, created at Harvard Business School in 1984, to help young, aspiring entrepreneurs purchase and run their own businesses through capital and mentorship from experienced investors, operators, and executives. Thanks to this model, Badge was able to purchase his first two businesses, Stone Pump & Trench and later Perimeter Security. Tune in to meet Badge and learn more.
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Jennifer Donovan with DOM360 joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. DOM360 is a full service advertising agency specializing in the automotive industry. As Chief Marketing Officer, Jennifer is responsible for building the DOM360 brand and managing key relationships at the agency. Tune in to learn more about Jennifer’s upbringing and education, how she got her start in the advertising industry and how a LinkedIn message connected her to her husband and led her to Greenville, SC.
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Trent’s longtime church friend and tractor show traveling companion, Barry Small, joins the guys on “At Home with Roby”. Barry shares details about his time serving in the United States Marine Corps, which he describes as his proudest achievement, and his role as a Military Police Officer. After leaving the military, Barry worked for another 10 years as a Police Officer in Washington, PA. He landed in Charlotte, NC in 1987 after accepting a role as a Customs Inspector for Charlotte Douglas International Airport. At the time, he was one of just five inspectors. Two years later, he was on the team that helped clear the first international passenger flight that arrived in Charlotte from London in 1989. Tune in to meet Barry and learn more.
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T.J. Boggs does double duty as the Producer of “At Home with Roby” and as our guest. You’ve heard his voice behind the scenes before, but today he is behind the mic to share his story. Tune in to “meet” T.J., learn about his education and career at WBT, and the local non-profit that he’s involved in that supports musicians and the arts in York County.
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Collin Jackson joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Collin’s resume includes floor sweeper, lawn mower, golf ball picker upper and more. Tune in to learn how Collin’s first business, C & E Insulation, and time in a crawlspace led him to manufacturing his own insulation vacuum bags and later mouse trap sensors. Collin sold his mouse trap business, Trap Tech, in 2019 and is currently using the same sensory technology in other applications like leak detection systems, bed bug sensors and more.
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Trey Sutten, Co-Founder and current Chief Executive Officer of Siftwell Analytics, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Siftwell Analytics is a technology company which uses proprietary AI and deep managed care experience to support the early identification of health plan members at high risk of chronic disease. Trey has more than two decades of leadership and executive experience at the intersection of for-profit and mission-focused work in the healthcare, education, and housing industries. He lives in Charlotte, NC and enjoys snowboarding, travel, and craft beer. Tune in to meet Trey and learn more.
https://siftwell.ai/
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Sara Stryhas, Social Media Manager for the Roby Family of Companies, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. After graduating from Endicott College in Beverly, MA with a double major in Accounting and Marketing, Sara made her way to Charlotte where she started her career in Accounting. After purchasing and renovating her first home, she was inspired to start her own interior design business on the side and get back to her construction roots. Sara grew up in the construction industry and spent many summers, weekends and after school hours working for her father’s residential construction and custom home business. Continuing to follow her passions for construction and interior design, she recently left the corporate world to join the Roby Family of Companies where she’ll be taking over all social media accounts. Her new role places her back on the jobsite, but instead of slinging tools, she’ll be gathering endless amounts of content to take our social media to the next level. Tune in to meet Sara and learn more. Better yet, start following @therobyfamilyofcompanies on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn to see her work in action!
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Josiah Boling, Co-Founder of Hive Fitness, returns to “At Home with Roby”. Hive Fitness is a reinvented fitness club with multiple studios (yoga, barre, bootcamp, etc.) rolled into one location. In addition to their boutique studios and classes, members also have access to a fully-equipped, top of the line weight room and personal training services. Tune in to meet Josiah, learn more about the gym and its offerings, and their upcoming plans to expand to NoDa.
https://hivefitnessclt.com/
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Bo Cappleman, Due Diligence Manager at Hart & Hickman, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Hart & Hickman is a full service environmental consulting firm. Bo focuses on Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and Brownfields redevelopment projects. He has assisted the Roby Family of Companies on a variety of commercial projects, including testing at the site of our new office space located on Wilkinson Blvd (formerly the longtime home of Southern Engineering Steel, also referred to as “Little Pittsburgh”). Tune in to learn more about Hart & Hickman and the services the company offers, and about Bo’s longtime relationship with the Roby Family that dates back to his days on the Dilworth Little League baseball fields.
https://harthickman.com/
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Chris Talley, CEO of Bridgetree, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Bridgetree is a marketing and advertising agency focused on the math and science side of marketing vs. the creative side. Their clients are national companies and brands with large customer bases. The team at Bridgetree gathers data for these clients to provide them with an accurate picture of who their customers are. Tune in to meet Chris and learn more.
https://bridgetree.com/
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Justin Smith, Principal of Vinyet Architecture, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Vinyet Architecture specializes in both residential and commercial architecture in North and South Carolina with offices in Rock Hill, Charleston and Asheville. Tune in to meet Justin, learn about his education and career path to Vinyet and the story behind the firm’s unique name. He and Patrick also share a few laughs about their days as fraternity brothers at Clemson University.
https://vin-yet.com/
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Ken Pursley with Pursley Dixon Architecture Inc. joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. From a young age, Ken has had a passion for design. As a child he would build elaborate worlds in his basement centered around his model train set. He worked for his first architecture firm as a high school student and later graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Architecture degree. After 10 years of working alongside one of his college professors / mentors at his firm in Alabama, Ken relocated to Charlotte where he founded Pursley Architecture in 2005. Craig Dixon was named partner in 2012 and the firm became Pursley Dixon Architecture. The firm specializes in high end residential work under the motto “build beautiful things”. To view their portfolio of projects, pick up a copy of Ken’s book, Finding Home: The Houses of Pursley Dixon, or visit pursleydixon.com. In addition to architecture, Ken also has a passion for cornhole! To meet him in person, consider playing in our 2023 Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney coming up in November. Ken has been a fierce competitor in and supporter of the event for 13 years!
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Bryan Farris with Farris Group and 3 Keys Wine Distributors returns to “At Home with Roby” to chat all things metal and wine. Tune in to learn how he used his “ask questions and you’ll be successful” motto to transform his family business and grow 3 Keys Wine Distributors from the ground up.
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Trent and Patrick catch up from the holidays on this episode of “At Home with Roby”. They also discuss Charlotte’s deep freeze that caused a lot of headaches for homeowners on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Patrick shares tips on how to better prepare your home for future winter weather, and discusses the importance of being proactive with your service providers and knowledgeable about your home’s equipment and systems.
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Happy New Year from “At Home with Roby”! Trent and Patrick reflect on 2022, share exciting details about where the company is headed in 2023 and have a nice conversation with Andrew Roby Executive Superintendent, Rob Dabrowiak. Rob was named “Superintendent of the Year” at the 2022 “Best of the Lake” awards hosted by our friends at the Lake Norman Home Builder’s Association. Tune in to meet him and be a part of the fun!
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Taylor Hayden, Owner of Blackstone Shooting Sports, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Blackstone Shooting Sports opened its doors in Charlotte in late 2014 and is a hospitality and entertainment business. They welcome walk-ins, host private parties, and offer classes and instruction. Visit them at their Charlotte location on Wilkinson Blvd, or in Greenville and Charleston, SC. Tune in to learn more.
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Taylor Hayden, Owner of Blackstone Shooting Sports, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Blackstone Shooting Sports opened its doors in Charlotte in late 2014 and is a hospitality and entertainment business. They welcome walk-ins, host private parties, and offer classes and instruction. Visit them at their Charlotte location on Wilkinson Blvd, or in Greenville and Charleston, SC. Tune in to learn more.
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Kyle Miller, CFO of Bamal Fastener Corporation, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Founded in 1953, Bamal Fastener is a privately held, full-line distributor of fasteners and Class-C items to some of the world’s largest manufacturers. By providing customized supply-chain and materials-management solutions that focus on total cost reduction, the company has evolved from a small storefront in Detroit, MI to an industry leading, international organization. Tune in to meet Kyle and learn more.
https://www.bamal.com/
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William McNeely, Founder of Do Greater Charlotte, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Do Greater Charlotte is a non-profit focused on building creative confidence in underserved youth in under-resourced communities. Through their mobile lab or physical creative lab located within Shiloh Institutional Baptist Church, Do Greater Charlotte provides access to educational opportunities centered around creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship across multiple interests including coding, design, video production, photography, and more. Tune in to meet William, learn how a life changing medical diagnosis propelled him to start Do Greater Charlotte and how he is actively inspiring others to do greater and make a greater impact in our community and beyond!
https://dogreater.org/
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Tom Donaldson, Managing Partner and Founder of Blystone & Donaldson, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. The guys catch up on their Legion baseball and college days, and talk about Tom’s education and career path to Blystone & Donaldson.
https://blystoneanddonaldson.com/
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Rob Pressley, President of the Belmont Trolley’s Board of Directors, and Katy Rust, Director of Project Management, join Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. The mission of the Belmont Trolley project is “to offer a leisurely journey back in time by restoring trolley service in Gaston County to connect local communities, while narrating the cultural history of streetcars in the region and act as a catalyst to drive local economic growth.” Tune in to learn the history behind three of the trolley cars they have restored so far, their construction plans for a trolley station in downtown Belmont, and how you can “get on board” and support their efforts.
https://belmonttrolley.org/
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Ron Lovelace joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Ron shares details about his humble upbringing, education, career as an attorney and work as a civic leader. Tune in to meet Ron, learn more about his work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Gaston and The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium, and his role on the Board of Directors of the Belmont Trolley project.
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Charlotte sign expert, Christopher Lawing, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Christopher loves signs and the history behind them. So when working on a thesis project for his high school darkroom photography class, he decided to tell the history of Charlotte in a colorful and unique way. The first sign that he photographed for his project was the “Jesus Saves” sign located on top of the now demolished Garr Memorial Church in the Wesley Heights community. From this project, Christopher self-designed and self-published “Charlotte: The Signs of the Times” in 2017. His book has since evolved into a physical preservation effort that can be seen on full display in an exhibit at the Charlotte Museum of History titled "Charlotte: Signs of Home". Christopher curated and designed this exhibit that opened in October 2021 and runs through June 2023. Tune in the meet Christopher and receive an interesting history lesson on some of Charlotte’s most iconic signs. To purchase his book and learn more about the exhibit, visit https://www.cltsignsproject.com/.
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Kevin White with Charlotte Mechanical joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby” to talk work force development and careers in the trades. Charlotte Mechanical currently employs 600 individuals, but has about 100 positions to fill. When Kevin started in the industry, he literally worked at the bottom of the ladder handing tools up to those at the top. But the company was eager to invest in him and show him the ropes. Charlotte Mechanical is eager to do the same – hire, train and pay. Tune in to learn more about employment needs throughout the construction industry and the abundance of opportunity available to those with strong work ethics and a willingness to get their hands dirty.
https://www.charlottemechanical.com/
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Stuart Autry, President of Pinnacle Meetings & Events headquartered in Houston, TX, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Stuart has traveled the world producing events for his clients, and loves watching their visions come to life. Tune in to meet Stuart, learn how he landed in the event industry after graduating from NC State with a degree in Civil Engineering, and what he believes are the keys to his success.
http://pinnacle-m-e.com/
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Josh McConaughey with JE Dunn joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Josh joined the JE Dunn team in 2017 and is the Vice President of the company’s Commercial Group. He shares details about their company culture, portfolio of projects, and partnerships with a variety of local non-profits including Roof Above. JE Dunn recently completed the Roof Above’s “Rise on Clanton” project. Formerly a Quality Inn Hotel on Clanton Road, the “Rise on Clanton” is now an 88 unit apartment building providing permanent housing for the chronically homeless. Tune in to meet Josh and learn more.
https://www.jedunn.com/
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Jackson Marshall, Operations Manager for Logisticon Inc, joins Trent on “At Home with Roby”. Jackson and his team are experts in international transportation. They arrange air and ocean freight, as well as design systems for domestic and international trucking, warehousing and distribution. Tune in to meet Jackson and learn more about how they simplify the complicated world of customs, transport regulations and freight for their customers.
http://www.logisticonfreight.com/
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Kristin Dillard, President of Team Automotive Group, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Kristin’s career in the automotive industry started in high school when she began working for her dad at the car dealership. She moved from washing cars and picking up cigarette butts in the lot to receptionist and ultimately car salesman. Tune in to learn more about Kristin’s education, relationship with her dad / mentor, and how her career within the automotive industry has grown and expanded from the “mountains to the seas” over the years.
https://www.teamautogroup.com/
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Ron Sodoma with Doma Vida Capital, LLC joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Ron shares details about his education, time as an Officer in the United States Marine Corps, his career at Bank of America that brought him to Charlotte, and his work at Doma Vida Capital. The conversation and laughs continue next Sunday when Ron’s better half, Kristin Dillard, joins the guys in studio. Be sure to tune back in!
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Jyot Singh joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Jyot shares how a college breakup led him to a new girlfriend, an interest in computer science and ultimately to the United States for an internship in New York City in 2001. Tune in to learn how another series of letdowns and events led him to his current role as CEO of RTS Labs.
https://rtslabs.com/
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Brian Haupricht, President of Park Inc, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Park Inc is a premier provider of valet parking, parking management and shuttle services throughout the eastern and central United States. Park Inc is also the parent company of Cross Safe which provides traffic control services and crossing guards for schools, stadiums, fairgrounds and any events with lots of people and vehicles in attendance. Tune in to learn how Brian got started in the valet business as a college student at Ohio State University, how he landed in Charlotte and what local events will be keeping him and his team busy this fall.
https://www.parkinc.com/
https://www.cross-safe.com/
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Lake Wylie Guru, Hunter Wilson, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Born and raised on Lake Wylie, Hunter is the owner of Lake Wylie Boat Rental. He started the company in 2013 with just one pontoon that he rented out through Groupon. Today, the company has a fleet of 13 boats, the largest daily rental fleet on Lake Wylie. His intimate knowledge of the lake led him to a career in real estate as well. Thanks to Lake Wylie Boat Rental, he is able to show houses from the comforts of his pontoons. Hunter’s professional resume also includes lawnmower repairman, Chinese delivery guy, and airport taxi driver. Tune in to learn more about Hunter, his life on the water and his work on the Lake Wylie Marine Commission.
https://lakewylie.guru/
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Jonathan Kelly with Asymmetric Holdings joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. The guys talk about the importance of professional mentors. Jonathan shares valuable lessons from conversations with his mentor that he learned over cold bottles of Coca-Cola. He also shares wise words from his parents who taught him to always do his best and that, no matter the outcome, they would always love him. Tune in to learn how these lessons and relationships shaped Jonathan into the man and businessman he is today.
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Chris Webber with Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Chris shares exciting fundraising opportunities the organization has coming up this fall including the Blaze Your Own Trail Trailblaze Challenge, a vendor appreciation dinner and golf tournament at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, and of course, our upcoming Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney. He also shares details about how the nonprofit is navigating the challenges of inflation, higher gas prices, supply chain issues and more, while simultaneously receiving wish referrals for new wishes and granting wishes that were postponed in 2020 and 2021.
https://wish.org/nc
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Luke Nayes joins Trent and Patrick to share details about Andrew Roby’s exciting expansion to Asheville! The company has been eyeing the Asheville market for years, and has already served numerous clients in the area through our Charlotte and Boone offices. The timing is now right to establish a more permanent presence in the area with Luke leading the charge as General Manager. Luke was recruited from Appalachian State University and joined the Roby Family in September 2018. He was hired for the sole purpose of eventually moving to and leading this office. Tune in to meet Luke and hear exciting details about his first custom home project in Hendersonville that he’ll be breaking ground on in the weeks ahead.
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Sandwich Artist, Brandon Stewart, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. In 2010, Brandon transitioned from investment banker to Jimmy John’s franchisee. Tune in to hear some of the lessons Brandon learned in his early years on the job, how he adapted to life outside the cubicle and behind the sandwich counter, and how his co-workers and employees have inspired him to be a stronger leader and volunteer in his community.
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Louis Giacomini with Midnight Mulligan Brewing joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Midnight Mulligan Brewing opened 7 months ago in the Wesley Heights neighborhood, and is home to 4,000 sq ft of brewing space, 6,000 sq ft of taproom space and 3,000 sq ft of patio space. Tune in to meet Louis and hear the stories behind the brewery’s unique name, logo and food and drink offerings. Or to meet Louis in person, lace up your sneakers and join the brewery’s weekly running club that meets each Tuesday evening.
https://www.midnightmulligan.com/
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Andy Price, Partner & VP of Sales for Carolina Drywall Supply joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Carolina Drywall Supply was founded in September 2021 and is a start up drywall, metal studs, insulation and ACT distributor. Andy and the guys discuss supply chain issues, inflation and other issues facing the construction industry today.
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John Tammaro, Owner & President of Simonini Homes, returns to “At Home with Roby”. John, Patrick and special guest host, David McGuire, discuss the current challenges in the construction industry that all builders, general contractors, subcontractors and vendors are facing, and how being allies vs. competitors is best for all businesses.
https://www.simonini.com/
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Trent and Patrick welcome Bill and Otis Crowder into the studio to celebrate Crowder Construction Company’s 75th anniversary! Their fathers, W.T. Crowder and O.P. Crowder, founded the business on July 1, 1947. Their first project was building the steps for Plaza Presbyterian Church with just 5 employees and very limited resources. 75 years later, the company now employs over 850 people and has built many projects ranging from bridges and highways to dams, power plants and buildings. Tune in to meet the Crowder cousins, learn more about the company’s humble beginnings and growth over the years, their emphasis on building their people first, and how they are celebrating their milestone anniversary by completing 75 acts of kindness for local nonprofits in each of their markets.
https://www.crowderusa.com/
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Todd Collins, Founder and CEO of Red Hill Ventures, returns to “At Home with Roby”. Red Hill Ventures is a commercial real estate investment, development and management firm. In addition to operating as the principal investor of their commercial property portfolio, Red Hill Ventures is also a primary investor and operating partner of companies that align with their industries of interest. Todd shares details about one of these operating companies – The City Kitch – that provides chefs and culinary artisans with commercial kitchen space and state of the art equipment to help them be successful in their businesses. Tune in to meet Todd, learn how he and his wife are helping the underemployed in our community, and hear about an exciting development project he’s spearheading in Austin, TX alongside his father and uncle.
https://www.redhillventures.com/
https://www.thecitykitch.com/
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David McGuire, COO for the Roby Family of Companies, joins Trent on “At Home with Roby”. Trent and Dave’s friendship began in 9th grade soccer tryouts at Harding University High School. And while he officially started with the Roby Family in July 2008, he did spend several high school and college summers working for the company as a laborer riding in the dump truck, mixing mortar and more. Tune in to learn more about the guys’ friendship, Dave’s role at the company and how it has evolved over the years, and Andrew Roby’s exciting plans to expand to the Asheville market in the coming months.
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David McCorkle joins Trent Haston and guest host, David McGuire, for a special Father’s Day episode of “At Home with Roby”. Join the guys as they share special memories of their fathers and grandfathers, and their plans for this year’s holiday.
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Michael DePalma, President of The Bridge Foundation, and Emmanuel Boakye join Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. The Bridge Foundation was established in 2003 to promote friendship and the exchange of ideas among some of Charlotte’s young professionals. Each year, members of the group award one Mecklenburg County senior with a $20,000 scholarship. Emmanuel Boakye, 2022 recipient of the scholarship, joins the conversation to share his story. Originally from Ghana, West Africa, Emmanuel moved to America in 2016 at the age of 11. He is a recent graduate of West Charlotte High School and will be attending Rochester Institute of Technology this fall. To combine his love of computers and fascination with the human brain, Emmanuel plans to major in Micro Electronics with a minor in Neuroscience. Tune in to meet him and learn more about his impressive plans and goals for the future. You will be blown away!
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Bart Noonan with West Blvd Ministry returns to “At Home with Roby” alongside his Youth Program Manager, Byron Ruff. The mission of West Blvd Ministry is “to serve the spiritual and physical needs of families and communities within the West Blvd Corridor to the glory of Jesus Christ”. The non-profit organization celebrated its 5 year anniversary in March. During those first 5 years, Bart has helped countless families and children in the community, purchased property and built a permanent home / office for the organization – Gracie’s House – where they host weekly Bible studies, reading and mentoring programs, and monthly dinners with the CMPD Westover Division, and hired his first full time employee, Coach Byron Ruff. Tune in to learn how Bart and Byron are directly impacting the community and changing lives with their “boots on the ground” approach, their plans to hire a female Youth Program Manager and build a mentoring clubhouse on their property specifically for young girls.
http://westblvdministry.org/
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Jami Farris, Commercial Litigation Partner at Parker Poe, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Jami regularly advises and represents clients on a wide range of issues including breach of contract claims, real estate development, construction, automotive, manufacturing and more. She is also a leader in our community, serving on boards for the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Girl Scouts of America and Mint Museum just to name a few. In all of her roles, Jami lives by honesty and believes honesty is critical in all relationships – clients, spouses, children, etc. Tune in to meet Jami and to learn more about her education and impressive resume.
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Garrett Van de Grift, CEO of Red Wizard Group, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Red Wizard Group comprises a collection of closely held companies in a diverse range of business lines including education, financial services, medical, vending management and more. Tune in to learn about Garrett’s education, career path to Red Wizard Group and how one bright idea and rejection inspired him to become an entrepreneur. Garrett also shares stories from his early days at UNC Chapel Hill, where he landed for his undergraduate education thanks to a love of Michael Jordan and college basketball. He also shares a few of his tips for finding success and career satisfaction.
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Certified EOS Implementer, Robert Fish, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. EOS stands for Entrepreneurial Operating System®. It is a simple, proven business operating system that can help entrepreneurial organizations clarify, simplify, and achieve their visions. The overall goal of the system is to get all employees at all levels within the business moving in the same direction. The Roby Family of Companies is currently going through EOS training, with Robert serving as our fearless implementer. Tune in to learn more about the system, Robert’s first business that he started in his college fraternity house, and his career path to becoming an EOS Implementer. Robert also shares details about his career as a professional mountain biker. He started biking at age 36, competing against bikers in their early twenties. By age 40, Robert became the oldest person in North America to turn pro in the sport. https://www.eosworldwide.com/
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Justin McLain with Duart Mull, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Duart Mull is an investor in private companies with a unique approach and clear vision for helping build business success. Justin is responsible for directing the investment activities of the funds held in Duart Mull’s trust. In addition to evaluating new investment opportunities and overseeing the activities of outside fund managers, he is also charged with strategic involvement in Duart Mull’s portfolio companies and fostering investor and community relationships. Justin is an entrepreneur himself. After successfully starting and selling two businesses which he founded, he has been involved with numerous US and international businesses, lending his expertise to foster growth and financial success. Tune in to learn more about Justin’s education, experience and career path to Duart Mull.
https://duartmull.com/
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Mike Persinger, Senior Content Editor for Service Titan, joins Patrick and special guest host, David McGuire, on “At Home with Roby”. Mike moved to Charlotte in 1988 to cover the Charlotte Hornets for The Charlotte Observer. Mike recalls some of Charlotte’s major sports moments including when the Hornets beat the Chicago Bulls in 1988 and started a 900 game streak of ticket sellouts, when the lights came on at Charlotte Motor Speedway that allowed races at night, and when the Panthers came to town.
In his new role at Service Titan, Mike continues to be a professional story teller but for the trades and construction industries instead of sports. Service Titan is an end to end software company that helps contractors run their businesses. Mike travels the country interviewing contractors about their businesses, growth and plans for the future. Tune in to learn more about the company and how the software is making life easier for those working in construction.
https://www.servicetitan.com/
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Adam Farber, Charlotte native, music lover and Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Middle C Jazz, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. By day, Adam works in commercial real estate. By night, Adam and his family run Middle C Jazz. Middle C Jazz, located on Brevard Street in uptown Charlotte, was born out of a passion for music and is a true Farber family affair. Adam’s father, Larry, is his partner and co-founder. Known locally as “the music man”, Larry is both a performer and businessman. His 47 years as a founding partner of East Coast Entertainment, as well as being the founder of Music With Friends in both Charlotte and Houston, add to his impressive resume. Adam’s brother, Reid, helps program and organize the great acts that perform at Middle C Jazz. Middle C Jazz offers 8 shows per week, small plates and full bar, and an intimate “New York Style” club setting with Charlotte’s southern hospitality. To view their upcoming schedule and purchase tickets, visit https://middlecjazz.com/.
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Stephen Johnston, CEO of GoodJob, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby.” GoodJob is a tech company that uses software and machine learning to bring people together. Their software can predict if people will be successful in specific job roles based on psychology. With a simple, 10 minute assessment test, GoodJob helps people find jobs and roles where they are wired for success. In the right role, the hope is that employees live happier, more purpose-filled lives. The company has been called the “Tinder of Companies” since it’s essentially a matchmaking service for employers and employees. Tune in to meet Stephen and learn more about this unique way to meet your hiring needs.
https://www.goodjob.io/
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Jim Rhodes with Wayne Brothers Companies joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Wayne Brothers was founded by Eric and Keith Wayne in 1985 as a concrete construction company. What started with two brothers, a dump truck and a backhoe has grown to over 375 employees and over 50 pieces of heavy equipment. Today, Wayne Brothers is a leading Civil & Infrastructure, Industrial Contracting, and Concrete Construction contractor serving the Southeast with offices in NC, SC, GA and TN. Jim joined the company in 2005 after meeting Keith at a NC State job fair. He started as a Project Manager, and was promoted to VP of Civil & Infrastructure in 2016. Tune in to learn more about the history of the business, the expansion of their business lines under the Wayne Brothers Companies’ umbrella and more.
https://www.waynebrothers.com/
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Kathi Knier, Chief Development Officer of InReach, and John Kirkland with South State Bank, join Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby” to share details about InReach’s upcoming Crown Town Throwdown Cornhole Tournament. The 6th annual event is happening Saturday, April 23rd at Lenny Boy Brewing.
InReach was started in 1974 by three parents of children with special needs who wanted more options for their children instead of institutionalization. Today, InReach has over 550 employees across 8 counties and assists over 1,000 special needs individuals with housing, employment, emergency assistance and more. Their vision is to empower the people they support “to realize that their goals, aspirations, and dreams are within reach”.
John is a client of InReach and, with the help of an InReach job coach, has been happily employed at SouthState Bank for over 12 years. He loves his job and is described by his co-workers as a “steller employee”. John is also a co-chair of this year’s Crown Town Throwdown.
Tune in to learn more about the InReach mission and their upcoming cornhole tourney. To register to play, visit https://www.crowntownthrowdown2022.com/. John is a self proclaimed cornhole ringer, so come out for a little friendly competition or to cheer him on!
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Travis Jenkins, President of Charlotte Tent & Awning, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Travis started with the company 16 years ago as an installer, moved from the field into the office, worked in business development for their commercial department, jumped to General Manager, and performed just about every role in between. In 2018, the previous owner invited him to breakfast, surprised him with his retirement plans and asked him to take over the business. Thanks to his humble attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn, Travis literally worked his way up to business owner. Tune in to meet Travis, learn more about the company’s rich history that dates back to 1880, and how their products have evolved from tents and wagon covers for the military to metal and canvas awnings for both commercial and residential spaces.
https://www.charlottetentandawning.com/
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Mike Modlin, Co-Founder and President of Southeast Dental Partners, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. After graduating from dental school in 2011, Mike and his business partner founded Southeast Dental Partners. Together, they purchased their first dental practice in 2012. Today, they have 23 locations across NC, SC and VA. Mike is responsible for the company’s operational efficiency and oversees the day-to-day management of each individual practice. His main priority for the business is to maximize the value it can bring to its individual partner doctors and to create the best opportunities for them. Tune in to learn more and to see if Mike, with his booming radio voice, will replace Patrick as Trent’s new co-host!
https://southeastdentalpartners.com/
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Phil Buchy with Legion Brewing returns to “At Home with Roby” to share details about their third location opening this April on West Morehead Street (directly across from WBT and the Roby Family of Companies!). This location will serve as the brewery’s main production facility. In addition to brewery tours, guests will enjoy their taproom, beer garden and delicious menu. Tune in to learn more about Legion Brewing’s growth over the years, how they quickly pivoted from 100% on premise to 100% off premise distribution at the start of the pandemic, and how they kept all 150 staff members working throughout the pandemic while simultaneously giving back to the community.
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Michael Cox, President of Ptah Investments, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Ptah Investments was founded in early 2020, and is focused primarily on investing in subcontractor / trade businesses, the food services industry and commercial development. Michael shares details about the company’s LoSo Village development located at South Boulevard and Clanton Road, and their plans to bring Phat Burrito back to Charlotte among other restaurants and clubs. Tune in to meet Michael, learn the meaning of the company’s unique name and branding, and other projects they have in works.
https://www.ptahinvest.com/
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Chris Fay, President of TPM, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Founded in 1973 by Chris’ father-in-law, Jerry Cooper, TPM is a technology provider for the construction and manufacturing industries. Through the company’s six divisions / business lines, their team is able to provide architects, engineers, contractors and manufacturers with all their software, technology and printing needs. Tune in to meet Chris, learn about TPM’s roots and history under Jerry’s leadership, and how the company is continuing to evolve today to stay ahead of all the latest technologies and trends, including 3D printing.
https://www.tpm.com/
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Accomplished corporate executive, entrepreneur, company advisor, public speaker and political consultant, Dean Parker, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. After graduating from Liberty University, Dean took a job selling cars. Tune in to hear his path from the car lot to corporate America and then to business ownership, all by the age of 23. Dean also shares a few of his business and life principles. (He has 41 total that he plans to have made into a book to give to his children on their wedding days!)
Learn more at deanparker.com.
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David Greer, COO for B&W Fiberglass, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby.” Born and raised in Greenville, SC, David graduated from the Citadel in 1999. Following graduation, he took his first job as a Process Engineer for Milliken & Company where he would spend 20 years. In February 2020, he moved to BWF. In his new role, David loves educating the BWF team about the textiles and products they produce. Per David, we unknowingly touch their products 5 – 10 times per day. He wants his team to see beyond their 9am – 5pm jobs, and how their work is making an impact in the real world. Through this education, he’s helping his team feel pride in their work and creating a sense of community in the workplace. Tune in to learn more about David’s education, career path to BWF and other business philosophies.
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John Bly, Managing Partner of the South Atlantic Region of Aprio, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. John is our first ever guest with a Masters Degree in Taxation. Tune in to learn about his education, career path to Charlotte, how he and his wife built their own CPA firm from the ground up, and how he ultimately landed at Aprio. Outside of the office, John values peer sharing and is an active member of Entrepreneurs' Organization and Young Presidents Organization. He also values family, and serves as an Uber driver for his three young daughters. Carting them to and from all their sports activities, he’s never one to miss a game.
https://www.aprio.com/
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Kempten Schwab joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Kempten was born in North Carolina, and has led a very nomadic life. His parents were college professors, so they moved around quite a bit to different universities in the states and abroad. After graduating from the University of South Carolina with degrees in International Studies and German, Kempten’s career took him back oversees until 1995 when he returned to the states. Tune in to hear a few of Kempten’s personal and business life lessons that he’s learned from his parents, world travels, the friends he made along the way, and even a few from Ted Lasso!
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Rachel Nystrom, President of D&L Parts Company, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. D&L Parts Company is a wholesale distributor of HVAC and appliance equipment and repair parts.
Rachel’s father and grandfather founded the business in 1955. Rachel joined the company in 2016 and was charged with modernizing the business. She started by implementing a payroll system, and is currently implementing a warehouse management system and ERP system, all with the end goal of improving their customer and employee experiences. Tune in to meet Rachel, learn more about the family business and its rich history in Charlotte, and their growth to 19 locations across 3 states with over 150 employees.
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On this episode of “At Home with Roby”, Patrick interviews Trent and Trent interviews Patrick. Tune in to learn more about our hosts, their long histories in Charlotte, and their goals for the year ahead.
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Brandon Elliott with Elliott Homes joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Brandon grew up playing hockey in Toronto, Canada. After high school, he came down south to play for Tampa Bay Lightening. At age 23, he retired from hockey and moved into the homebuilding industry. Tune in to learn about his transition from the ice to the jobsite and all the excitement that came with.
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Melissa Hoffmann and Dow Bauknight with Ewo join Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Ewo is a non-profit organization that provides education for children in Haiti through $40 monthly sponsorships. Their team in Charlotte, NC oversees operations of the entire organization and empowers the Haiti Team with new sponsors to support new students. Their team in Bayonnais, Haiti oversees the student sponsorship program with consistent contact with all of the students. $40 per month covers tuition, supplies, uniforms, hot meals and access to the medical clinic, and also helps fund school operations, salaries for teachers and administrators. Tune in to learn more about this amazing organization and how they are “making heroes in Haiti” through the power of education.
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Ron Skufca with Skufca Law joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Skufca Law, founded in January 2005, is a full-service firm located in the heart of SouthEnd Charlotte providing legal services to businesses and individuals. The firm specializes in the areas of Business, Construction, Motorsports, and Family Law. Outside the courtroom, the team is dedicated to community service and giving back. Each fall they host their SouthEnd Shuffle 5K to support The Purple Promise Foundation to End Melanoma and other local charities. They are also a longtime sponsor of our annual Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney. Tune in to learn why we value Ron as one of our attorneys and also as our friend.
skufcalaw.com
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Bill Crawford with Wilmar, Inc. joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Wilmar, Inc. is a full service fleet management company. Bill started the company in January of 1980 with just $800 (that he got from selling his children’s savings bonds!). Bill and his team operate off the “working in your best interest” promise, and will do just about anything for their clients as long as it makes sense and isn’t illegal. Tune in to learn more about the history of the business, its humble beginnings, how it has evolved over the years, and how they help the manage the Roby Family of Companies’ fleet.
https://www.wilmarinc.com/
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Dr. Katie Miller, with Custom Physical Therapy and Fitness in McAdenville, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Katie grew up in her father’s physical therapy practice, arriving at 4:30am to greet 5am patients or even spending the night at the office. When not shadowing her dad, she would perform ultrasounds on her brother! Fast forward to grad school where her dad was one of her professors. According to Katie, everything she knows she learned from her father.
Katie started her own practice in July 2021 alongside her business partner, Julian. With Julian on her team, Katie is able to focus solely on her patients and eliminating their pain which is her true passion. Just like her dad, Katie now brings her own children along to the office. And when her dad is in town, he hops in and works for her. How’s that for full circle?
If you’re suffering from any aches and pains, tune in to learn more or visit https://customptf.com/ to see how Katie can help. Trent’s mother-in-law and best friend are some of her patients and give her rave reviews!
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Walker Collier with Trinity Capital joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Trinity Capital specializes in acquisitions and development in the office, industrial and life science industries and partners with firms that want exposure to real estate in the South East. Tune in to learn more or visit https://www.trinitycapitaladvisors.com/.
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Trevor Herrington, Vice President of Supply Chain and Logistics at Big Beverages Contract Manufacturing, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Big Beverages provides regional service for businesses in the Mid-Atlantic region looking to reduce shipping costs by building partnerships with local plants. Their clients range from national corporations to small businesses, with a focus on health conscious brands. The line at their Huntersville facility runs 24 hours a day packaging 1,000 cans per minute and 1 million cans per day. They are committed to delivering thoughtful service, excellent quality control, and finished products they’re proud to see on your grocery store shelf. Tune in to meet Trevor, learn more about the business and their family focused company culture. bigbeverages.com
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In honor of Veterans Day on Thursday, November 11th, we’re resharing our conversation with Dave Wood, volunteer pilot for Veterans Airlift Command. VAC provides free air transportation to combat wounded veterans and their families for medical and other compassionate purposes through a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots. Over the last 15 years, volunteer pilots have completed over 16,000 missions. Dave has completed 87 of these missions, with a personal goal to complete 100. Each mission is special and unique. Tune in to hear many memorable stories about the heroes Dave has had the privilege to serve, and how these heroes have impacted his life and faith.
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Darren Ash, Executive Director of The ROC, returns to “At Home with Roby” to give Trent and Patrick an update on the school and his students. The ROC is a nonprofit ministry that provides opportunities for select high school juniors interested in entering the construction industry. Students can earn dual high school and college credits, enjoy paid internships, learn from field experts and acquire certifications. Visit roccharlotte.org/ to learn more about the school’s leadership, curriculum, instructors and state of the art facility, and to view the long list of industry partners that play an integral part in helping each student succeed.
In addition, the guys share the story of Wish Kid Jack’s wish-come-true in anticipation of our Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney for Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC. Bags will fly Saturday, November 6th at Freedom Park. We hope to see you there!
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Amy Pack, Principal Partner of AccruePartners, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Amy and her business partner, Patty Comer, started the company nearly 20 years ago. Today, AccruePartners is one of the largest women owned businesses in Charlotte. AccruePartners delivers unparalleled staffing, recruiting and talent management solutions to support companies and candidates. The company has certified staffing experts in the Accounting & Finance, IT, Marketing, HR, Financial Services and Corporate Support industries and a solid reputation for placing just the right candidates with clients. As a result, AccrueParnters is a seven time “Best in Staffing” award recipient! Tune in to meet Amy, learn more about the company, its core values and culture, and how they give back to the community through their involvement in Go Red for Women, Good Friends and many other local non-profits.
In addition, the guys share the story of Wish Kid Hazel’s wish-come-true in anticipation of our Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney for Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC. Bags will fly Saturday, November 6th at Freedom Park!
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Kyle Porter, Founder and CEO of Salesloft, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Kyle started the software development and sales company 10 years and 1 month ago, and recently reached a BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal). Tune in to learn more about the company, its growth from 12 to over 600 employees, and the next BHAG on Kyle’s list. In addition, the guys share the story of Wish Kid Hazel’s wish-come-true in anticipation of Roby’s upcoming Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney for Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC happening Saturday, November 6th at Freedom Park.
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Longtime Roby partner and friend, Ron Weatherly with Dry Pro Foundation & Crawlspace Specialists, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Ron founded the company 22 years ago, and the Roby Family of Companies has worked alongside him for just about that long. Tune in to learn more about the company’s line of services, recent partnership with Ground Works, company culture and systems. In addition, Trent and Patrick share the story of Wish Kid John’s wish-come-true in anticipation of our upcoming Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney for Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC happening Saturday, November 6th at Freedom Park.
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Harry Clayton with Clayton Construction Company joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Clayton Construction Company was founded in 1981 in Spartanburg, SC by Harry’s parents. The company started out building spec homes, and by the late eighties, started moving into the commercial construction field. Today, the company focuses on medical, church, retail, storage spaces and more. Tune in to meet Harry and learn more about how the company has grown and evolved over the years, while also maintaining its family focused culture.
www.claytonconstruction.net
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Jeffrey Freeman with Carolina Narrow Fabric joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Carolina Narrow Fabric was founded in 1929 and is a fiberglass manufacturing business. Tune in to learn more about Jeffrey, his family business and some of the interesting end uses of the company’s products in the automotive and aerospace industries. Trent and Patrick also share the story of Octavia’s wish come true as we inch closer and closer to our Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney for Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC happening Saturday, November 6th at Freedom Park.
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Ross Twiddy with Twiddy & Company joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Twiddy & Company offers Outer Banks vacation rentals in Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Southern Shores, Duck, Corolla, and on the 4x4 Beaches. Ross’ father started the business in 1978. In addition to vacation rentals, Twiddy’s real estate sales team also helps with buying or selling properties. Tune in to learn more about what lures people to the area as guests and why they then choose to buy and settle.
https://twiddy.com
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Chris Webber with Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby” to celebrate the return of the Roby Family’s Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney. This year’s tourney is scheduled for Saturday, November 6th at Freedom Park and will be lucky number 13. Tune in to learn more about the event, the Make-A-Wish mission and how your company can “pitch in” to support local Wish Kids (while also having a lot of fun!).
https://pitchinforwishes.com/
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Brian Seidel, CEO of CIMcloud, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Brian, a self proclaimed entrepreneur by elementary school, took his biggest business risk in 1999 when he started the company in his unfinished basement while his wife was eight months pregnant with their second child. The risk was worth it. Today, with over two decades of experience, CIMcloud is the market leader of CIM (Customer Interaction Management) software and has earned spots on both the Deloitte Fast 500 and the Inc. 5000. Tune in to meet Brian, learn more about the company’s humble beginnings and its tremendous growth over the years.
https://www.cimcloud.com/
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Mikee Johnson with US Brick joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. After working in the pressure treated wood business and then the wood pole business for many years, Mikee made the switch from “sticks to bricks” in 2020. After taking full ownership of a decades old brick business, Mikee changed the company’s name, did a full rebranding and immersed himself in all things brick. Tune in for a crash course on the world’s oldest manmade building structure, and the many different types, colors and uses for brick we have today.
www.usbrick.com
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Bryan Rand, President of Vacation Innovations, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Vacation Innovations is one of the world’s leading providers of travel-related products, software and services, specializing in secondary-market services and solutions for the vacation ownership industry. In addition to this role, Bryan is also a Senior Director at Tritium Partners, and serves on multiple private company and non-profit boards. Tune in to learn more about his two full-time day jobs and other businesses that he has invested in over the years, including Taco Mac and Mary Mac’s Tea Room in Atlanta, GA. Bryan is a busy man who wears many different hats, and we were lucky to have the opportunity to chat with him.
https://www.vacationinnovations.com/
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Dave Wood, volunteer pilot for Veterans Airlift Command, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. VAC provides free air transportation to combat wounded veterans and their families for medical and other compassionate purposes through a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots. Over the last 15 years, volunteer pilots have completed over 16,000 missions. Dave has completed 87 of these missions, with a personal goal to complete 100. Each mission is special and unique. Tune in to hear many memorable stories about the heroes Dave has had the privilege to serve, and how these heroes have impacted his life and faith.
https://www.veteransairlift.org/
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Chip Schramm, President of Turner Supply, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Since 1905, Turner Supply Company has been serving industrial and manufacturing businesses through distribution of supplies and services. Chip started with the company as a teenager working summers in their hot Mobile, AL warehouse. Tune in to learn more about his growth within the company, their products and services, and their core values of empowerment, development and teamwork.
https://www.turnersupply.com
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Bruce Doane, aka “The Gas Man”, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Bruce grew up on his family’s farm in Illinois, and was surrounded by tractors, trucks and heavy equipment from a very young age. He started his career as a truck driver. After many years on the road, he got the opportunity to move into the gas business, specifically researching how to reclaim refrigerants, remove their impurities and recycle, repackage and resell them. After working in a research lab for two years, Bruce decided to start his own company. D & W Solutions brought him to Charlotte in the early 2000’s and to Steele Creek Presbyterian Church, where he met and became instant friends with Trent. Tune in to learn more about their friendship, shared hobbies, upcoming road trip and Bruce’s unique line of work.
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Jeff Clark with Hometown Auto & Credit joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Jeff started the business in 2013 after 25 years in the banking industry. In addition to selling cars, the company’s line of businesses has expanded over the years to include car rentals, service work and body work. Tune in to hear more about the business, Jeff’s former career in the banking world under the leadership of Hugh McColl, the funny story of how the two met, and the piece of advice Mr. McColl gave him at age 22 that he still lives by today.
https://www.hometownautoyes.com/
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Mac Winget, President of Southeastern Architectural Systems, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Mac grew up on a farm in the Steele Creek community where he learned from his father and grandfather the importance of earning a living with either his head or his hands. He accomplished the “head” part at Appalachian State University where he earned a degree in History. To help with the “hands” part, he took welding classes alongside his history classes at nearby Caldwell Community College. After graduation, Mac taught high school history for a couple of years before moving on to Southeastern Architectural Systems where he was able to combine his passion for teaching and desire to build and use his hands.
Southeastern Architectural Systems is a fabricator and erector of ornamental metals in the Carolinas and Georgia. Driving around Charlotte, you’ve most likely seen their work. They have completed projects at Bank of America Stadium, the Charlotte Convention Center, Ritz Carlton, Levine Children’s Hospital, Romare Bearden Park and more. Tune in to meet Mac and learn more about the company’s impressive portfolio of projects.
www.seas-tr.com
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Travis Mercer with Sycamore Properties joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby” to school the guys on Airbnb. With 20+ years of experience in the residential real estate industry and numerous flipped properties under his belt, Travis offers a wealth of knowledge about how to select, list and maintain an Airbnb property. Tune in to learn more.
www.sycamoreproperties.net
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Chris Pendergrass, President / Integrator of Ulrich Lifestyle Structures, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Ulrich Lifestyle Structures builds custom storage sheds, garages, cabins, pool houses and more for clients ranging from the backyard hobbyist to the ranch owner. Chris joined the second-generation family business in 2019. His new position moved him to Fort Worth Texas where Ulrich had recently acquired companies in California and Virginia. Chris accomplished the goal of onboarding the two acquisitions to the Ulrich of Texas platform and systems by late 2020. This created a coast to coast footprint for Ulrich Lifestyle Structures in three states. Tune in to meet Chris, learn how he stumbled into the manufacturing industry while interviewing for a position at a college pub, and how his mentor helped build his strong work ethic by having him manage his dog’s water bowl.
www.ulrichlifestyle.com
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Ben Case with Durban Development joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Ben grew up playing competitive golf in the U.K. He crossed the pond in 1999 to play college golf at Pfeiffer University. After college, he played professionally for 5 – 6 years on mini tours, including the first Wells Fargo event in Charlotte in 2002 (then The Wachovia). For another 7 – 8 years, he got a job running mini tour events. In 2015 he ultimately landed at Durban Development because, as he jokes, he played golf well enough to get a job in real estate development! Tune in to learn more.
https://durbandevelopment.com/
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Barrett McMullan with Ocean Isle Fishing Center joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Barrett grew up bouncing between Marietta, GA and Ocean Isle Beach, and from his father learned to love fishing and the importance of hard work. It’s no surprise that he found a way to combine his passion for fishing and work ethic into his dream career. Barrett and his brother started Ocean Isle Fishing Center in 2002. At OIFC they offer boat rentals, charter fishing, fishing lessons and more. In addition, they own and operate the Ocean Isle Fish Company restaurant, Wing & Fish Company restaurant and Shallotte River Swamp Park. Tune in to meet Barrett and learn more about his family of fishing companies and how you can enjoy their services this summer.
https://oifc.com
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Jarod Cheney, President & CEO of Massana Construction, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Massana Construction is a successful heavy civil and highway contractor with offices in Georgia, Texas, and Washington. The company constructs heavy highway and civil projects (bridges, docks, cable barriers, etc.) for public owners in multiple states. The staff at Massana Construction is comprised of highly qualified, registered professionals with many years of experience in civil engineering, surveying, grading, concrete structures, utilities, bridge building, sound walls and marine construction. The company also owns and maintains a fleet of equipment that allows them to mobilize quickly and tackle difficult projects and repairs effectively and efficiently. Tune in to meet Jarod to learn more about the company’s capabilities and culture.
www.massanaconstruction.com
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Brit Blacklidge with Blacklidge joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Blacklidge is an asphalt company committed to building better, longer-lasting roads by providing their customers with superior customer service and continuously developing the highest performing and most sustainable asphalt products on the market. Brit started with the company at age 13 spending his summers working with the paving crews, doing various road construction projects, learning about and testing asphalt products and sweeping the warehouse floors. Today he serves as President and CEO. Tune in to meet Brit and learn more about the company, their products and how they continue to evolve and develop new technologies to keep us safe on the roads. https://blacklidge.com
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Jack Ossa, Founder and Principal of Ossa Studio, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Jack is an architect, designer and podcaster. He was born and raised in Colombia, South America, where he obtained an architecture degree. He is a first-generation Immigrant, bi-lingual and bi-cultural professional, always interested in exploring the intersection of business, creativity, and culture. After working for 3 different architecture firms in Charlotte, he decided to pursue his lifelong dream of starting his own company in January 2017. Today, Ossa Studio works with local government agencies and private clients and provides architecture and brand design consulting services. https://ossastudio.com
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Anthony Mahfood, Co-Founder and Principal of Parallel Financial in Greenville, SC, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Anthony shares the company’s philosophy on money management and core values of providing transparency and honesty in the investment world. “Parallel Financial was started because I wanted a place where I would feel safe sending my mother or best friend to receive financial advice that would make them confident about their future,” said Anthony. Tune in to learn more.
www.parallelfinancial.com
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Bill Kibbe, President of Brookwood Construction, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Brookwood Construction provides construction services on various commercial project types including corporate interiors, real estate development, hospitality, retail and healthcare. Bill started the company in 2010 in a friend’s conference room with just one part-time estimator. Today, the company employs over 20 employees with 3 new people starting this month alone. Tune in to meet Bill and learn more about the company’s growth over the last 10 years, despite the Great Recession and current challenges impacting the construction industry today.
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Kathy Jetton, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish® Central & Western NC, joins Trent and Patrick for a special Mother’s Day episode of “At Home with Roby”. Kathy joined the Make-A-Wish team in October of 2020. It has been a challenging time for the organization, but Kathy and her team have celebrated many successes, including the first ever virtual Wish Ball in February that raised $480,000 (which will grant the wishes of 80 children with critical illnesses in our community!). Tune in to learn more about that event, the Wish House, and exciting things the chapter has planned for 2021 (including our Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney returning this November to Freedom Park). https://wish.org/nc
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Brannen Edge joins Trent and special guest host, Matt Young, on “At Home with Roby”. Brannen is with Flagship Healthcare Properties, a company focused exclusively on the clinical outpatient healthcare space. Flagship Healthcare Properties invests in, maintains, manages and even builds healthcare facilities that don’t require an overnight stay. Hospitals are increasingly moving care to these outpatient facilities with more than half of surgeries taking place outside of a hospital campus. These smaller facilities offer patients better care, convenience and lower costs. Tune in to “meet” Brannen to learn more.
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Anthony Chadwick with Roby Services joins Patrick and special guest host, Josiah Boling, on “At Home with Roby”. Anthony is one of our Lead HVAC Technicians and shares tips and tricks to get your unit ready for spring and the hot summer months ahead. In addition, Josiah gives a plug for his latest business venture, Hive Fitness. Hive Fitness opened its doors in January 2020 and combines four boutique studios (cycling, yoga, barre and boot camp) with an open gym. With one membership to Hive Fitness, members can visit the open gym with free weights or attend group classes, without the hassle and expense of belonging to multiple studios. Learn more at hivefitnessclt.com.
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Trent and Patrick welcome Karen Calder, Executive Director of Classroom Central, to the show. Classroom Central serves 127,000 students and their teachers in nearly 200 schools across 6 school districts in NC and SC. Classroom Central was founded in 2002, and over the last 20 years has given away $70 million in free school supplies to our local teachers. Their Free Store on Wilkinson Blvd is designed to provide all the materials teachers need to create successful learning environments. Materials include basic supplies like pencils, paper, notebooks, glue sticks and folders, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) materials, lesson plans, books, arts and crafts, classroom decorations, cleaning supplies, personal care items and more. Tune in to learn the challenges they're currently facing because of the pandemic and how you can help through donations, volunteer opportunities and their "Color a Brighter Future" event happening this Tuesday, April 20th.
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Neal Reid, son of Charles Reid, returns to “At Home with Roby” to continue sharing memories of his father’s store, the iconic Park-N-Shop on Wilkinson Blvd. On our last show with Neal, the conversation ended at 1956 when the first Park-N-Shop burned to the ground. Charles continued operating the store out of a shack in the parking lot, while also overseeing construction of the new store that opened in 1958. Running the new store was a true family affair with Charles’ sister running the snack bar, his brother-in-laws manning the meat and produce departments, and his brother overseeing shipping and receiving and the store’s three tractor trailers. Behind the scenes, Charles was busy brainstorming the store’s hot deals and extravagant promotions that many longtime Charlotteans remember fondly today – 10 cent hotdogs, car giveaways, surprise appearances by Smiley the Clown and more. Tune in to hear more stories and happy memories, and to learn about our plans to bring the building back to life as Park-N-Workshop.
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Chad Hendley, COO for IH Services, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. IH Services is a 3rd generation family business started in 1955 by Chad’s grandfather. IH Services provides janitorial and security services for manufacturing, industrial, distribution, healthcare, commercial, and educational facilities. Tune in to learn about their company values, how COVID-19 impacted their business, and an exciting sponsorship deal with Chad’s first cousin and professional golfer, Lucas Glover. (You just may see their company logo while watching the PGA Tour!)
https://www.ihservices.com/
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Jim Walker, President & CEO of PrimeSouth Bank, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. At PrimeSouth Bank, their mission is to help customers “find their prime” at every stage of life. For some, that’s buying a home, renovating a home, starting a small business or creating a succession plan for after retirement. Whatever the passion, it’s theirpassion as a financial partner to help their clients get there. Learn more at primesouth.com.
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If you’re “big on the pig”, don’t miss this episode of “At Home with Roby” with special guest, Greg Floyd, with Piggly Wiggly. Greg’s career with Piggly Wiggly started when he was just a teen wrapping grapes, rotating bananas, stocking shelves and bagging groceries. Today, he helps run all 38 stores in eastern NC. Tune in to learn more about the history of the store (founded in Memphis, TN in 1916), what differentiates Piggly Wiggly from its competitors, and their plans for the future that include remodeling their stores and launching online shopping. Learn more at https://www.pigglywigglystores.com/.
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Dan Campbell, Founder and Executive Chairman of Hire Dynamics, joins Trent for “At Home with Roby”. With Patrick on vacation, Trent’s youngest daughter, Piper, joins as co-host. Christian McCall stops by to talk about the 2021 Wish Ball for Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC and plans for this year’s Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney. https://hiredynamics.com/
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Ford Hamilton, President & CEO of Wood Fruitticher, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Wood Fruitticher is a foodservice distribution company started in 1913 and headquartered in Birmingham, AL. Wood Fruitticher distributes 13 million cases of fresh and frozen vegetables, meats, condiments, and other foodstuffs across 7.2 million miles each year. They service the healthcare industry, restaurants, schools, convenience stores, and chains. Tune in to learn more about the Wood family and their 107+ year old operation. https://www.woodfruitticher.com/
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Tim O’Brien with LaBella Associates joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. LaBella Associates is the architect for our Park-N-Shop project and they have a lot of big ideas for the space. But they also recognize that the existing building already has great bones, lots of original character and elicits a feeling of nostalgia for many in our community. For this reason, they plan to keep the steel framework, brick walls, and front glass windows to bring in as much sunlight as possible, while also modernizing the space for today’s workforce. The way we work has changed significantly over the years, especially in 2020. Tim and his team have fun plans for the building’s common areas that will allow people to stretch out and “plug in” outside of a traditional 8’ x 8’ office / cubicle. Learn more about the firm at https://www.labellapc.com/.
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Neal Reid, son of Charles Reid, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby” to share memories of his father’s life and store – the iconic Park-N-Shop on Wilkinson Blvd. Originally built in 1958, Park-N-Shop was the premier grocery store during the 1950s and 60s. Together with Red Hill Ventures and LaBella Associates, our Roby Commercial team is renovating the space that has been sitting vacant since 2004. The modernized building, being rebranded as Park-N-Workshop, will maintain its overall exterior shape with its distinctive sloped roof and steel arches, while the interior is completely overhauled into a 33,000 square foot office space accommodating five to six tenants in custom suites.
Park-N-Shop was a special place for many Charlotteans, and Charles Reid was a respected member and leader of the community. In 1956, the original Park-N-Shop building caught fire and burned to the ground. Charles was chief of the volunteer fire department at the time. The morning after the fire, many customers arrived at the store to show their support and continued to shop with Charles from a temporary shack in the parking lot until the new Park-N-Shop was complete in 1958.
Tune in for more Park-N-Shop and Reid family history. And be on the lookout for a second show with Neal in early April. We barely scratched the surface during this interview and have a lot more ground to cover!
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Ryan Chapman, CEO of Integrative Life Center in Nashville, TN, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Ryan’s career began when he was 18 years old sweeping parking lots for $6.75 an hour. Before too long, he began managing the lot. And by 2003, he started his own parking management business, Premier Parking, that today employs over 2,000 people in 40 offices nationwide. In 2017, he sold the business and started out on a new journey and mission. In 2018, he purchased Integrative Life Center to help individuals battling anxiety, depression and addiction. His new role allows him to continue to think like a CEO, while also sharing his story of addiction and his testimony to others in need. Tune in to hear Ryan’s inspiring story and how he’s also helping men with sex and porn addictions through Begin Again Institute and bringing quality mental health care to people in rural communities through My Integrative Health Centers. Learn more at https://integrativelifecenter.com/, https://www.beginagaininstitute.com/ and https://www.integrativehealthcenterstennessee.com/.
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Mike Fitton with Home Technology Solutions joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. In today’s world, with our houses working overtime as offices, classrooms, gyms and more, high speed internet is one of the most important arteries of the home, right up there with electrical, HVAC and plumbing. As a result, smart home technology is no longer a cool, luxury item. It comes in all different shapes and sizes and is accessible to everyone. Tune in to “meet” Mike and hear how Home Technology Solutions can change the way you live, work and play inside your home with their comfort and convenience, entertainment and lifestyle, and safety and security solutions. They offer commercial services for your business too! Learn more at https://www.hometechnologysolutions.com/.
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Dylan Kwasniewski, Partner at 6 Summit Capital, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Dylan was born in Las Vegas, NV. His career in professional racing brought him to Charlotte right after high school and he has called the city “home” ever since. Today, he works in commercial real estate with a true passion in the thoughtful development of urban markets and the adaptive reuse of existing buildings. Tune in to learn more about Dylan, why he loves our city so much, and what he envisions for Charlotte’s future. https://www.6summit.com/
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Matt Ryan with Learfield IMG College –Tar Heel Sports Properties joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. As the Senior Manager of Business Development, Matt helps businesses integrate their brands into the college sports landscape and connect with fans, not only on gamedays but everyday of the week. Tune in to learn about their gameday solutions, and their digital, social and data driven platforms that have evolved at an accelerated pace due to COVID. Go Heels!
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Tim Wise, Co-Founder / President of Advocate Insiders, joins Trent and Patrick for “At Home with Roby”. Advocate was founded in July 2001 and offers Technology Business Management consultation and services to its clients. Prior to Advocate, Tim earned a Finance Degree from the University of South Carolina and a Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina Law School, practiced law in the area of corporate litigation, and was the co-founder and COO of Rapid Link Communications. With Advocate Insiders, he “found his ice”. Tune in to learn more about the company and Tim’s journey to get there. https://advocateinsiders.com/
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Craig Floyd, Regional Growth Leader for commercial construction company Palmisano, joins Trent and Patrick for “At Home with Roby”. Palmisano’s company culture is based on humility, hard work, and a “sweep floors” mentality. Tune in to learn more about their founding values, the work they do and their rich 70 year history. https://palmisanollc.com/
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Frank Lott returns for another episode of “At Home with Roby”. Last week we discussed his family business, Heritage Homes, and various leadership roles within his local Home Builders Association and Chamber of Commerce. This week, he’s back to tell us about his role as 2020 President of the Southern Seven Chapter of Young Presidents’ Organization.
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Frank Lott joins Trent and Patrick to talk about his family homebuilding business, Heritage Homes. Heritage Homes builds entry level homes in Alabama, Florida and Mississippi, and has seen tremendous growth over the years. Tune in to learn about Frank’s family, the history of their company, and his #1 tip for success.
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Chad Oakley, Chief Executive Officer of Charles Aris, Inc., joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Tune in to hear about the progression of Chad’s career from valet and western wear salesman to Executive Recruiter and all his stops along the way. Also, learn the top quality he looks for when recruiting new talent.
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Zeb Portanova joins Trent and Patrick to give them a full education on Opportunity Zones. He also shares details about some of his investments in these zones, including a high tech agriculture project / greenhouse in SC. Tune in to learn more.
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Darren Ash, Executive Director of The ROC, returns to “At Home with Roby” to give an update on the school and its students. Since teaching construction virtually just won’t work, The ROC safely reopened its doors to students in June for in-person learning. According to Darren, the kids came back “on fire” and ready to get their hands dirty. In January, the school is opening a second training lab focused on electrical and HVAC training in the Hidden Valley / Sugar Creek area that will pull students from Vance High School. And in March, they’ll begin placing all current students in summer apprenticeships with local construction and trade businesses. At a time when so many students are learning from behind a computer screen, it’s refreshing to hear that The ROC and its students are continuing to thrive. To learn more, visit https://www.roccharlotte.org/.
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Dave Gallagher, CEO of Dominion Payroll, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Dominion Payroll provides payroll and HR services for businesses of all sizes and was born in Dave’s mother’s garage. Today, the company employs over 300 people in offices across the country. More impressive than their growth is the story of their company culture. Tune in to learn how they as “community change agents” give back to their community and educate the public on teenage mental health through the Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation. Visit https://dominionpayroll.com/ and https://www.ckgfoundation.org/ to learn more.
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Matt Livingston, aka the “Bug Man”, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Matt is the co-founder of Remedy Pest Control, your resource for effectively removing pests from your home or business. Their experienced technicians can remedy whatever pest issue you are facing so you can live comfortably in your home. Visit https://remedypest.com/ to learn more.
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Krista Young, Executive Director of NARI Charlotte, joins Trent and Patrick to talk about this year’s Contractor of the Year awards. Tune in to learn how you can participate virtually and about award winning projects from Andrew Roby and other local general contractors.
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Joey Smith, Director of Frampton Construction, joins Trent and Patrick for today’s show. Frampton Construction specializes in commercial, industrial and heavy manufacturing construction. The guys also share one final Wish Story from Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC to end our Walkin’ for Wishes series.
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Eric Flanigan and Joe Vogelbacher with Sugar Creek Brewing Company join Trent and Patrick for this week’s show. In addition, Tom Girdwood with Kingdom Demolition joins the guys to talk Walkin’ for Wishes. Kingdom Demolition is a platinum sponsor of this year’s walk and has partnered with our Roby Commercial division on multiple projects. The guys also share another inspiring wish story as part of their countdown to Walkin’ for Wishes happening this Friday, November 6th.
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Randy Phillips with Gerdau joins Trent and Patrick to talk melting, rolling and shaping steel. The Gerdau steel mill was built in Charlotte in 1961 just 8 miles north of uptown Charlotte. It covers 125 acres of land and employs 240 skilled labor employees. Each year, they recycle 300,000 tons of steel, which is the equivalent of 200,000 pickup trucks! Tune in to learn more about the business and to see if Trent and Patrick are ever able to successfully pronounce the company name!
In addition, Jesse Roberts with Dry Pro Basement System joins the guys to talk Walkin’ for Wishes and Dry Pro Cares. Dry Pro is a platinum sponsor of this year’s walk, longtime Pitchin’ for Wishes and Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC supporter, and Andrew Roby partner. The guys also share another inspiring wish story as part of their countdown to Walkin’ for Wishes happening on Friday, November 6th.
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Jeff Davoud with Old Dominion Insulation joins Trent and Patrick for this week’s show. ODI is the premier insulation contractor in the commercial and industrial marketplace, specializing in mechanical insulation, low temperature refrigeration work, installation of cold storage panels, electric heat tracing, and fabrication of custom jacket products. Jeff is currently looking to expand his business into the healthcare market, and the Charlotte market. Tune in to learn more.
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Abb Payne with The Payne Companies joins Trent and Patrick for this week’s show. The Payne Company currently owns/co-owns and manages home health and private duty companies, regional specialty pharmacy operations, and multiple assisted living facilities throughout the Southeastern United States. Separately, the Company manages and oversees investments in nationwide hotel operations, boutique resort and hotel investments, net lease properties, multifamily developments, and a large portfolio of Class A office space. They are also involved in two startup technology deals - Goodjob (www.goodjob.io) and HomeValet (www.homevalet.cc). We cover it all! Tune in to learn more.
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Christian McCall with the Roby Family of Companies and Chris Webber with Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC join Trent and Patrick to share details on this year’s Walkin’ for Wishes event. On Friday, November 6th, members of the Roby team will hit the streets for a 28.3 mile walk around Charlotte to raise funds and awareness for the non-profit. Walkin’ for Wishes is mirrored after Make-A-Wish’s annual Trailblaze Challenge hikes and is a spinoff of their annual Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney that has unfortunately been canceled this year. Tune in to learn more about this new event, the Make-A-Wish mission and how you can get involved.
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