4 Transplants and a Microphone: Recent Episodes
Brandon Avina, Russell Hughes, Jack Tompkins, and Brian Johnson
We are 4 transplant entrepreneurs who have fully embraced Charlotte as our new home!
Coming from across the country, we talk about everything that Charlotte and the Carolinas have to offer for our personal and professional lives.
Our goal is to have a whole lot of fun while highlighting all the good things about Charlotte for anyone thinking about living or doing business here!
Once you have a collection of names and numbers from networking. What do you do with it all, and how to you keep track of it all?
We talk with James Pagano about living on the Lake and what a surprise it was to have access to boating in Charlotte.
We talk with Laura Thompson, owner of Brilliant Methods.
Brilliant Methods
laura@brilliantmethods.com
We talk to James Pagano about business coaching and different strategies for success.
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespagano/
Website https://www.jamespagano.com/
We talk to Kevin Buckets Monahan about his book and employee retention.
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindmonaghan/
Buckets https://www.bucketsbook.com/squeeze-page1610510074274
Meet Mr. Brandon Gant is from the Midwest. He is a health coach, stretch technician, and personal trainer.
contact info:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-gant-22436a68/
https://www.instagram.com/bkgant/?hl=en
John Sanchez when from an accountant to a public speaker. We discuss his path to becoming a public speaker.
We give a brewery update on the Charlotte area since there is a new brewery every week, it seem.
We discuss A.I from a business and workforce point of view. We left the SciFi out for now.
We talk to Nick Whitney an EOC Coach. He talks about his travels, restaurant ownership, and now being an EOC coach.
We talk with Doug, Brian's brother, who lives in Florida. We discuss what it's like to live in a tourist state and the pros and cons.
We go over the past year and a half of our favorite episodes and moments of 4 Transplants and a Microphone.
We chat with Dr. Craig Knight with Carolina Family Spine Center. We talk with Dr. Knight about spine care and moving from Australia to Charlotte.
Escape more than the cold. Escape the gray skies, freezing temperatures, and more than eight weekends of outdoor fun.
Matt Shield, Chuck Cooper, Jack Tompkins, and Brandon Avina discuss the disconnect between the c-suite and the frontline. We also discuss if you are the best at what you do, does that make you a good leader or manager?
We discuss the flexibility of small businesses in Metro Charlotte. As a business owner, how much can move the needle in your business?
We talk with Chuck Copper about HR and growing up in Illinois.
Contact info
Chuck Copper
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-cooper1/
https://whitewaterconsulting.net /
704-236-3131
We talk about what works and what does not work post-pandemic for marketing in Charlotte.
Jack, Brian, and Brandon discuss fantasy football, with all the stress, highs, and lows that come with it.
Brandon, Brian, and Jack discuss best practices to close out your business year strong and start next at full speed.
Jack moved to Huntersville and we discuss what we like about the Birkdale area and the city of Huntersville.
We chat with Chris Mallory Co-Founder at Top 2 Bottom Business Solutions. We discuss the differences between Wilmington and Charlotte. Also, what brought Chris back to Charlotte?
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-mallery-219196b9/
We interview Jack about data and data dashboards and his experience in "Corporate America".
We do a deeper dive into Belmont's farmer's market and also learn more about business and what a business coach can do for a business.
Brian Johnson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjohnson28120/
We are talking a little MLB. Our team's favorites and how MLB has changed over time. You will never guess Brian is a Guardians fan. (spoiler alert)
We talk to Brandy about the importance of picking the right HR solutions and managing employee benefits.
connect with
Brandy Montambo
HCM Account Executive / Director of MarketingHCM Account Executive / Director of Marketing
Payroll Plus HCM
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandy-montambo-98b53186/
Jen Schneider
Owner of Savvy Sales Strategist: Real-time Strategy, Improved Performance, Maximized Profitability
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-schneider-83632837/
jen@thejenschneider.com
We talk to Scott about business branding or lack of branding. Why it is important and how an inconsistent or lack of branding can hurt your business.
Connect with Scott
Website
https://salesxceleration.bullseyelocations.com/salesxceleration/charlotte/nc/scott-hensley-charlotte-nc-29617161
https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-hensley-ba040111/
We talk with Scott about starting a new business in Charlotte and how to make a genuine connection with business owners.
Scott is the President of IPIVX Growth Solutions
Connect with Scott
Website
https://salesxceleration.bullseyelocations.com/salesxceleration/charlotte/nc/scott-hensley-charlotte-nc-29617161
https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-hensley-ba040111/
We have an open discussion with Brandy and Jen about business, inflation, and a possible recession.
We talk to Jen about Sale, So Cal, and Charlotte with our first guest host Brandy Montambo.
Jen Schneider
Owner of Savvy Sales Strategist: Real-time Strategy, Improved Performance, Maximized Profitability
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-schneider-83632837/
jen@thejenschneider.com
Brandy Montambo
HCM Account Executive / Director of MarketingHCM Account Executive / Director of Marketing
Payroll Plus HCM
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandy-montambo-98b53186/
We talk with Jeff Wanner and Broc Buxton with PairPEO. We discuss the things they like about family life and things to do with your family in Charlotte. You can connect with Jeff and Broc @ https://pairpeo.com.
Jeff
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-wanner-a5824853/
Broc
https://www.linkedin.com/in/broc-buxton-239a0628/
We talk with Terrell Turner about his business TLTurner Group and his travels from Brazil to DC.
Terrell Turner (Co-Founder) of the TLTurner Group ( https://www.tlturnergroup.com/)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrellturner/
We talk with Jeff Wanner and Broc Buxton with PairPEO. We discuss business and Ohio and of course the Browns. You can connect with Jeff and Broc @ https://pairpeo.com.
Jeff
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-wanner-a5824853/
Broc
https://www.linkedin.com/in/broc-buxton-239a0628/
We dive into microbursts and earthquakes. Microbursts are the real deal if you have never been thur one.
We speak with Tiffany VandeMark about her career path and what lead her back to North Carolina.
The 4 transplants discuss next-level networking and how to get the most out of networking in Charolette.
We are at the White Water Center talking about Sailing on Lake Norman and Charolette Soccer and the National Anthem.
We chat with Paul again from Nerds to Go. We discuss what skills were brought from the corporate world to our small businesses. We also dive into IT security and what people should consider when choosing the level of protection they need.
We discuss Linkedin and the tactics people use to connect and the results of their efforts.
Our guest this week is Paul with Nerds to Go. We cover traffic, cybercrime, and a whole lot more.
Our St. Patrick's Dayish episode? Things may or may not have gone off the rails a little more the usually this episode.
We talk about all the great breweries, rooftop bars, and lakeside restaurants in the Charlotte Metro Area and around Lake Norman.
We discuss marketing wins and losses with Michael St. Onge of Saints Complete Detail and Ugly Duckling Boat Rental.
https://www.saintsdetail.com/
https://www.uglyduckrental.com/
We Discuss the Different Labor Pools of NC and SC with Michael St. Onge owner of Saint Complete Detail and Ugly Duckling Boat Rental.
https://www.saintsdetail.com/
https://www.uglyduckrental.com/
We are pleased to have Matt and Megan Shields from Chime House Media. Theresa E. Viera founder of Modern Legal also join us for this podcast to discuss NC liquor laws and Jack my have forgotten how to count.
Meet Theresa E. Viera Attorney and Founder of Modern Legal. We discuss the move from New Jersey to Charlotte and Family Law and contracts.
Learn more about her here: https://www.modernlegalnc.com/
We chat with the owners of ChimeHouse Media, Matt and Megan Shields. They are from Ohio much to Brian's delight and we discuss what they like most about Charlotte.
https://www.chimehousemedia.com/
Our guest Keanu Trujillo owner of True Strategy is back for the enneagram part 2. We take a look at Brian and Brandon type 7.
Our guest Keanu Trujillo owner of True Strategy is here to discuss the enneagram. We take a look at Russell and Jack types 8 and 9.
www.truestrategy.info
We discuss office space trends, Charging up for the new, and the value of face-to-face meetings and networking.
We discuss some of the places we have had great and no so great New Years' Eve experiences.
We run the gambit on Christmas in Charlotte. There is a Bear show in Charlotte and Chinese Food for Christmas?
We are hanging out at The Smoke n Barrel in Mount Holly with the mayor Bryan Hough. We discuss all things, Mount Holly. It is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.
https://smokeandbarrelcigar.com/
Chris Magno joins us again to discuss business in Charlotte and our normal shenanigans about Charlotte and New Orleans
Our guest Chris is from New Orleans and we discuss the differences between Charlotte and New Orleans. Food, Bloody Mary's, crime, etc.
What each of our experiences was moving to Charlotte. Timing, logistics, prep work, cost, etc.
We have updates on topics and subjects that we have had to check a chance to investigate for ourselves.
Here is what to look for when picking schools for your kids, it is more at a great schools score.
"In LA you don't have pollen. There are no critters syringes, no nada.
There are homeless people" We discuss the bugs and critters of NC.
It's Charlotte is a city in the south that is not necessarily a southern city. However, when college football is on, it turns into a Southern city and it's a lot of fun to watch.
We play a few rounds of trivia with "Fun Fact Jack". We quickly learned how much we do not know about North Carolina's most famous product.
We cover art, theater, sports venues, and everything in between. Hear what Charlotte has to offer when it comes to the arts.
What is the Identity of Charlotte and North Carolina? What we have done differently as business owners for branding our companies since moving to NC and Brian TSA pat-down story with Richard Petty.
There are amazing opportunities in Charlotte. There's a huge geographical variety of options and show up with your best southern manners and chances are, you're going to get that in return.
Charlotte and North Carolina, in general, are open, welcoming, and easy to get involved in the community.
It is easy to go anywhere and have fun. So leave your baggage at home or wherever you came from and come and join North Carolina.
We dive into Charlotte and Carolina's sports scene. We explore professional, college, and sports only seen on the Ocho. So, if you are looking for a rec league to join or what teams to watch we have you covered.
In this episode, we cover a really hot topic of Real Estate in Charlotte and the different areas that people live in around Charlotte. There is a whole lot of growth in the area and all the surrounding towns and lakes have been growing in population like crazy - here's how it has affected us. Also - watch out for pollen!
We cover quite a range of topics today. For all the outdoorsy folks looking to move here, Charlotte and the surrounding areas have a whole lot to offer for you. On the restaurants front, Charlotte has some interesting options, not all of them being great, but plenty being good enough.
With all of the influx of people and huge companies relocating to Charlotte, it all creates a great environment for small businesses to start, grow, and flourish. We were all shocked to discover, when we started our businesses, that "competing" small businesses don't feel like competitors - they feel like potential partners because there is plenty of business to go around.
We kick off our podcast with a comical overview of our everyday Charlotte and North Carolina experiences and some of the things we were surprised about when we moved from our respective areas. For anyone thinking about moving to Charlotte or North Carolina and doing business here, or anything else Charlotte-related, this episode is a fun way to get some local knowledge from other transplants!