Entrepreneur Exchange
134 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe Entrepreneur Exchange is a lively conversation between small business owners, entrepreneurs, and business experts sharing tools and tips to assist new businesses get up and running and existing small business grow and prosper in this challenging economy. Topics include small business funding issues, economical ways to market and promote your business, and resources available to entrepreneurs. And more!
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Starting a Music Venue with Andrew Moose, the hum
April 29, 2024 19:01 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBThis month’s Entrepreneur Exchange is a rocker, as Andrew Moose (affectionally known as Moose)—the co-owner and operator of outdoor music venue the hum—joins podcast hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to discuss the challenges of starting his business and building and establishing an audience for an entertainment startup. In addition to exploring Moose’s musical background and co-host Gary Muller’s interest in hip-hop, the episode highlights some tasty small businesses you should c...
The Economic Impact of NC Small Business Center Networks with Anne Shaw, State Director of the NCSBN
April 01, 2024 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBThis month on the Entrepreneur Exchange, what if you had access to your own business counselor and startup resources and it only cost you…nothing? If you’re in North Carolina, you’re in luck! In this month’s episode, Anne Shaw, the State Director of the NC Small Business Center Networks, explains the services that Small Business Centers provide and the economic impact they generate. Anne and hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller also discuss roadblocks that startups encounter and the ...
Entrepreneur Exchange Mailbag 2024
March 04, 2024 17:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBEntrepreneur Exchange hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller crack open the mailbag to answer emails from listeners about all things start-up…funding, marketing, branding, support resources, and…cannabis? Gary also gets to have his own Lightning Round, plus they share some businesses you should be checking out on this month’s Small Business of the Month feature. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange! Helpful links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, NC IDEA, Catawba County ...
Domestic Manufacturing with Eric Henry, TS Designs
February 05, 2024 21:39 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBLow-cost imports have driven most apparel manufacturers overseas…but not all of them. Eric Henry with TS Designs joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to share how his company has found a niche as a domestic manufacturer by shortening supply chains, building relationships, and focusing on local materials and sustainability. Plus you’ll get some cool small businesses to check out, as we veer into beer, hemp, and okra! It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MES...
2024 Productivity Resolutions with Wake Tech (NC) Community College Small Business Center Director, Todd Lyden
January 08, 2024 17:12 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBIt’s a New Year and the Entrepreneur Exchange is here to help with your New Year’s productivity resolutions. Wake Tech (NC) Community College Small Business Center Director Todd Lyden joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to discuss productivity tools and apps that you can use to get more done--and to dip your toe into AI. Plus we’ll have some businesses you can check out on the year’s first Small Business of the Month feature. It’s all here on the Entrepreneur Exchange on The M...
11th Annual Business Lessons From the Movies
December 04, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIt’s a holiday tradition…the Entrepreneur Exchange “Business Lessons from the Movies” Podtacular edition, as Alan Jackson and Chris Frye with the Footcandle Film Society, join hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to share movie recommendations that have a business lesson takeaway. We love the holidays but just in case you need a break from the in-laws, these movies will entertain and give you something to think about. Plus you get a helping of small businesses of the month to check o...
Business Insurance with Brian Garrison, On Point Insurance Consulting
November 06, 2023 14:39 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBThis month’s Entrepreneur Exchange helps startups and small businesses understand the complicated topic of business insurance---what do you need, what can you avoid, and how can you make sure you’ve got the right insurance to help you sleep at night without breaking the bank? Host Jeff Neuville is joined by Brian Garrison with On Point Consulting to talk through the types of insurance, including cybersecurity and employment liability policies, so you can get your business up and run...
Entrepreneurs Solving Everyday Problems with Megan Eddings, Accel Lifestyle
October 02, 2023 17:40 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBGood entrepreneurs find ways to solve problems. This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange guest, Megan Eddings with Accel Lifestyle has figured out how to stop the stink coming from her husband’s workout clothes! Tune into this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange for Megan’s entrepreneurial story with hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller and hear how Megan pivoted during the pandemic to start her second company. Plus you’ll get some cool businesses in this month’s Small Business of the Month feat...
Selling to the Government & Military with Lee Moritz, NC Military Business Center
September 04, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBIt’s the biggest market segment in the world…and you may be ignoring it! This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Lee Moritz with the NC Military Business Center to discuss the Center’s services—which have resulted in over $17 billion in contracts for businesses -- and how to get started with selling to the government and to the military. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller share their small businesses of the month and run Lee through the Lightning Round grinder…it’s all her...
Press Releases to Build an Audience! with Mickie Kennedy, eReleases
August 07, 2023 16:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBOn this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange, Mickie Kennedy with eReleases joins host Jeff Neuville to share how press releases can be used to build an audience and get your business’ message out…on a budget! Mickie also shares some lessons from starting his own business, including the importance of making data-based decisions and adding employees to his solo start-up. Plus, it’s not the shoes…it’s the laces with this month’s Small Business of the Month feature. Check it out on this month...
Entrepreneurship By Acquisition: Trans-Tech Truck Driving School
July 03, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBThis month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Bob Boniface and Tyrel Sulzer, two Harvard MBA graduates who studied Entrepreneurship by Acquisition and put their studies into action…by purchasing a family-owned truck driving school! Join hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller as they discuss the challenges of finding the right business, building a new corporate culture, and how they’ve overcome other bumps in the road to build a scalable business. Plus we’ve got some small businesses that...
Small Business Challenges with Pete Nappier, Samurai Institute (Hickory, NC)
June 15, 2023 17:17 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBSamurai swords can only take a startup so far…this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Pete Nappier with the Samurai Institute in Hickory, NC who discusses the challenges in starting his martial arts business and getting his marketing message out on a shoestring budget. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller share their small businesses of the month, which include some tasty sweets and beach gear to get you ready for the summer. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchan...
Taking a Product to Market with John Ujvari, Director of Technology Commercialization at NC’s SBTDC
May 01, 2023 16:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBYou have an idea for a product or service, but how do you take it to market? How do you fund it? Is it viable? John Ujvari, Director of Technology Commercialization at NC’s Small Business and Technology Development Center, joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange to discuss the steps to commercialize a product, from customer discovery, protecting intellectual property, to identifying potential sources. Plus we have businesses to check on this m...
Taking Off with First Flight
April 03, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBThis month’s Entrepreneur Exchange takes off with Emil Runge, Program Director at First Flight Venture Center, who joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to share how the First Flight Incubator helps tech and science start-ups gain traction and get off the ground. After a lightning round, the group shares some small businesses and start-ups for you to check out from food trucks to hydration monitoring to…a new way to play golf! It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange ...
Entertainment Industry to Entrepreneur with Shelby Mason, Bootights
March 06, 2023 14:02 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBStarting your own business comes with highs and lows…on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange podcast, Shelby Mason founder of Bootights shares her story of how she went from the entertainment industry to entrepreneur. Shelby joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to discuss how she came up with the idea for Bootights and how she’s had to adjust her business to changing conditions. Plus we’ve got some cool small businesses for you to check out. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepre...
Tax Planning with Sabrina Cook, CPA
February 06, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBTaxes for your business aren’t due…yet. This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange gets you in tax planning mode as Sabrina Cook, CPA joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to talk about what you can be doing now to prepare for the 2023 tax season, as well as changes in tax law which may have an impact on your business. Plus they share a group of small businesses to check out, from cool bags, tasty pies, and a bus…for dogs! It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange podcast on T...
Productivity in 2023 with Todd Lyden, Small Business Center Director
January 09, 2023 19:17 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBReady to get more productive in 2023? The Entrepreneur Exchange opens the year with a bang as Small Business Center Director Todd Lyden joins the podcast to share productivity tools and technology to help your business operate more effectively. Artificial intelligence is now accessible to all businesses, so listen in as hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss the AI trend with Todd and try to figure out whether Todd is real…or a bot sent from another galaxy. Plus, get some small...
10th Annual Business Lessons From the Movies
December 12, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBIt’s a holiday tradition…the Entrepreneur Exchange “Business Lessons from the Movies” Podtacular edition, as hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined by the founders of the Footcandle Film Society, Alan Jackson and Chris Frye, to share their movie recommendations which have a business lesson takeaway. When you and the family need to take a break this holiday season, these movies will entertain and give you something to think about. Plus you get a helping of small businesses of...
The Entrepreneurial Mindset with Thom Ruhe, NC IDEA
November 01, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBThis month on the Entrepreneur Exchange podcast…Thom Ruhe, President, and CEO of NC IDEA; joins co-hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to discuss how NC IDEA is working to strengthen the North Carolina economy and support entrepreneurship throughout the state. Thom shares his entrepreneurial background and the importance of having an entrepreneurial mindset--and gives away his favorite vacation spots on this month’s Lighting Round! Plus, it’s good eats and easy travel in this month’...
Finding Production for New Products & Manufacturing with Domestic Sources, with Catherine Armstrong, Carolina Textile District
October 03, 2022 13:51 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBHow do you go about finding production for a new product and manufacturing it with domestic sources? Catherine Armstrong with the Carolina Textile District explains how the District works with entrepreneurs and manufacturers to create a supply chain that brings quality products to life and to market. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss a better way to interview potential hires for your business and share small businesses that you should check out. It’s all here on this ...
Personal Training and Entrepreneurship with Jesse Alden, Phoenix Physical Training
September 05, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThis month on the Entrepreneur Exchange podcast…you’re a personal trainer…what does it take to start your own business and stand out from others?. How do you get started and how many hats do you have to wear? Jesse Alden shares his story about Phoenix Physical Training in 2021 and how he navigated his business start-up during the pandemic. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss the best states for entrepreneurs, play the lightning round, and share their small businesses of...
"The DO NOT's of Business" with Julia and Ray Campbell, Campbell Design
August 01, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBAre you tired of people telling you what to do? This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange podcast shares things that you should NOT do when it comes to your business. Hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller welcome Julia and Ray Campbell with Campbell Design who mine their twenty years of business ownership to come up with their dirty dozen list of things we should not be doing in a business setting…and sometimes even in a personal setting! Plus Julia and Ray play our Entrepreneur Exchange lig...
Community College Plants Entrepreneurial Seeds with Dr. Garrett Hinshaw, President CVCC
July 04, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB“If you're afraid of getting a rotten apple, don't go to the barrel. Get it off the tree,” said Sean Connery’s character to Elliott Ness in the movie, The Untouchables. This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Dr. Garrett Hinshaw, President of Catawba Valley Community College, who discusses how the community college plants entrepreneurial seeds on its campus as well as supports entrepreneurship in its community. Dr. Hinshaw and hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller cover the many e...
Legal and Tax Issues Facing Small Businesses, Fred Parker - Gardner Skelton
June 06, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBJust like eating your vegetables, startups and small businesses need to be thinking about the legal and tax issues that affect them. This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange provides some answers, as Fred Parker with the law firm of Gardner Skelton joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to review legal and tax issues that startups and small businesses should be thinking about. Sole proprietor or LLC? What expenses are tax-deductible? Is the IRS evil? (Actually, no!) Plus Jeff and Gary ...
Cardstalk with Steph and Brandon Prime
May 09, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBHow does a start-up get traction with a new product and a way that changes how a retail category does business? Join this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange to see how entrepreneurs Steph and Brandon Prime are working to change the greeting card business with their start-up, Cardstalk, working with artists, retailers, and customers to provide unique greeting cards using in-store kiosks…and saving retailers valuable shelf space. They also discuss partners and resources such as NC IDEA and...
Monetizing Online Content with Teddy Burriss, Burriss Consulting Inc.
March 28, 2022 13:45 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBIs becoming an internet influencer part of your business plan? How about figuring out how to monetize your online content? This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange features Teddy Burriss with Burriss Consulting, Inc., to discuss Teddy’s success with monetizing his online content and the steps he’s taken to reach this point. Spoiler alert, it’s not for those trying to be an overnight sensation. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller share their small businesses of the month, which includ...
Insurance for Small Business with Brian Garrison, On Point Consulting
March 07, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBInsurance isn’t sexy, but it’s a necessity to protect your assets and your business. The Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Brian Garrison to the podcast to discuss the types of insurance a start-up or small business should consider and to identify mistakes in coverage that often occur. Hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller also talk with Brian about his start-up, On Point Consulting, which helps commercial and residential clients navigate their insurance needs. The group also shares thei...
Side Hustle to Self Sustaining Business with Charles Alexander, TN Small Business Developement Center at Volunteer State College
January 31, 2022 18:16 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBAre you making a little money on the side and trying to figure out to make the leap to full-time entrepreneur? Entrepreneur Exchange podcast hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller welcome Charles Alexander, Director of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center at Volunteer State College, to talk about moving your side hustle to a self-sustaining business. Charles also answers some hard-hitting lightning-round questions, and the group shares their Small Business of the Month recom...
Gig Economy Apps & Platforms with Todd Lyden, Bladen Community College
January 10, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBWhat apps and platforms can you use to get your business off the ground in today’s gig economy? This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Bladen Community College NC Small Business Center Director Todd Lyden to share tools and resources to start selling products and services without breaking the bank and to help assess your market demand. Plus Todd joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to discuss the pandemic surge in entrepreneurship and business start-ups. Finally, they give...
9th Annual Business Lessons from the Movies
December 06, 2021 17:34 - 51 minutes - 47 MBIt’s a MESH holiday tradition…the Entrepreneur Exchange “Business Lessons from the Movies” Podtacular edition, as hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined by the founders of the Footcandle Film Society, Alan Jackson and Chris Frye, to share their movie recommendations which have a business lesson takeaway. When you and the family need to take a break this holiday season, these movies will entertain and give you something to think about. Plus you get a helping of small business...
Starting a Software Business with Brandon Lee, Terra Dotta
November 01, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBThis month’s Entrepreneur Exchange focuses on starting a software business…or is it an enterprise solutions business? Brandon Lee, one of the founders of Terra Dotta and now a golf course owner (Players Ridge GC) joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to share how he and his partner got their software business off the ground and created a successful business managing study abroad programs for colleges and universities. Plus Brandon, Jeff, and Gary share some small businesses whic...
Avoiding Common Mistakes with Tim Reynolds, DHW CPAs and Strategic Advisors
September 27, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBWhat are the mistakes that can kill your business? And how can you avoid them? Tim Reynolds with the accounting firm DHW CPAs and Strategic Advisors shares his 25+ years of accounting and operational experience to review the common mistakes that can be fatal to your new or small business. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller compare notes on how you can reward your employees without breaking the bank, and they share their small businesses of the month which include some tasty ea...
Non-Profit Consulting and Funding with Mandy Pearce, Funding for Good
August 30, 2021 19:36 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBCan a start-up make a profit serving non-profits? Mandy Pearce and her business, Funding for Good, have proven that you can. Mandy joins Entrepreneur Exchange hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to share lessons from operating her consulting and funding business, including how to manage expenses and build sales. Plus Jeff and Gary consider whether to jump into the Tik Tok game and start rapping careers, and they share their small businesses of the month. It’s all here on this month’...
Government Contracts with Mark Mills, NC Military Business Center
August 02, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBBusinesses can make big bucks doing business with the government, but you need to know the rules of the road. This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Mark Mills, Business Development Manager with the NC Military Business Center, to discuss the process for businesses to tap into the wide world of government contracts. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller share their small businesses of the month which range from ice cream to removing your pet’s fur from your clothes…it’s all ...
Want to Start a Sports Bra Company? Call the NASA Engineer! with Jen Paulson
June 28, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBWant to develop the best sports bra? How about starting with a NASA engineer as your designer! This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange features Jen Paulson, the creator, and CEO of Siggie Lodoen Sportswear...a new business focusing on making a better sports bra. Jen shares the challenges of starting an apparel company and lessons from her entrepreneurial journey with hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller. Plus Jeff and Gary share their small businesses of the month…and it’s going to be som...
Starting Your FinTech Company…and Gnawing on a Turkey Leg!
May 31, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBHow do you start a Fintech company? Giles Nugent, the co-founder of Salusion, shares his start-up story plus provides start-up advice that he has picked up in a 25 plus year career on Wall Street. Hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss how businesses should respond to the changing mask guidelines to keep their customers and employees happy and safe, plus they share their small business of the month. Turkey leg, anyone? It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange! Cataw...
Hoan Do, Motivational Speaker and American Ninja Warrior
April 26, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBThis month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Hoan Do, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and American Ninja Warrior, who discusses his business, motivational lessons he shares with students, and tips for budding entrepreneurs. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss how Keeping It Simple can lead to new product developments, plus share their small businesses of the month which include a B & B option and your new drone jogging partner. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepren...
Franchising: Fran Paradine, Incredible Edibles
March 29, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBFranchising can help you get into business with established branding and marketing, but you need to know what you’re getting into. Entrepreneur Exchange hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller welcome Incredible Edibles franchise owner Fran Paradine to the podcast to discuss her business, the pros and cons of franchising and her experience with a business started during COVID. Plus Jeff and Gary discuss how turbulent times can create business opportunities, plus share this month’s Busin...
Brooklyn Dellinger, North Carolina Procurement Technical Assistance Center
March 01, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBReady for big game hunting? Well, the federal government buys more products and services than any one customer in the world. This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Brooklyn Dellinger with the North Carolina Procurement Technical Assistance Center to discuss how to get started selling to the government, providing some tips, plus some pitfalls to avoid. Plus host Jeff Neuville shares a small business you should be checking out, especially if you’re ready to hit the exercise circu...
Jeff Isenhour, Moonshine Mountain Soap Co.
February 01, 2021 18:09 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBHow much moonshine should you put in your soap? Listen to this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange as hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined by Jeff Isenhour, the founder and owner of the Moonshine Mountain Soap Company, and learn about his startup and creative ways to make and sell soap. With a little moonshine! Plus, Jeff and Gary provide an update on the second iteration of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and share their small businesses of the month including student ent...
Todd Lyden, Director of the Bladen Community College Small Business Center
January 11, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBThe Entrepreneur Exchange wants you to have a productive 2021, so we’re kicking the year off with Todd Lyden, Director of the Bladen Community College Small Business Center, who shares his top productivity tools with co-hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller. If you’re ready to create your own graphics or add videos to your marketing efforts, this is the show for you! Plus, the pod gives shout-outs to three small businesses this month, ranging from beer to moonshine soap to dogs…check ...
8th Annual Business Lessons from the Movies
December 07, 2020 15:09 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBAt least one holiday tradition is intact during the pandemic…it’s time for the Entrepreneur Exchange “Business Lessons from the Movies” Podtacular edition, as hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined by the founders of the Footcandle Film Society, Alan Jackson and Chris Frye, to share their movie recommendations which have a business lesson takeaway…or sometimes a lesson on what you should avoid. Ready to hunker down with the family for the holidays? These movies will enterta...
Byron Hicks, NC Small Business and Technology Development Center
October 26, 2020 14:04 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBThis month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Byron Hicks, the Deputy State Director of the NC Small Business and Technology Development Center to explore how his organization assists businesses throughout the state of North Carolina during good times, as well as during pandemics. The discussion includes the availability of capital for businesses during this challenging environment, and how you should prepare for lenders. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller review ideas for how t...
Nick Hawks, the eBay Guy and Mr. MeCommerce
September 30, 2020 18:42 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBSo many E-Commerce platforms, so little time…this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Nick Hawks, the eBay Guy and Mr. MeCommerce, to talk about the many ways that start-ups and small businesses are selling their products online through eBay, Amazon, Etsy and more. Hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller check with Nick on the costs to sell on each platform, and get the scoop on the strengths and weaknesses that each offer. Plus Jeff and Gary share their small businesses of the month...
Building Your Network at a Social Distance
August 31, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBHow do you network from a social distance? This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes LinkedIn and social media specialist Teddy Burriss to discuss how to build and maintain your business network during a pandemic. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss opportunities which college students have to engage with start-ups and share their small businesses of the month, including home inspections, tasty cupcakes and recycled apparel…it’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur E...
Case Lane, Ready Entrepreneur
July 27, 2020 13:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBOperating your business during a pandemic requires adjustments…so this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange digs into the steps you need to take to start an online business with Case Lane, founder of Ready Entrepreneur. Visit the show links below to get a summary of Case’s book, Recast: The Aspiring Entrepreneur’s Practical Guide to Getting Started with an Online Business. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss regaining your customer focus while managing through COVID-19, and th...
Entrepreneur Exchange: Thomas Stith III, North Carolina SBA District Director
June 29, 2020 13:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBHow is the Small Business Administration helping businesses manage their way through the pandemic and challenging economy? Hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller are joined on his month’s Entrepreneur Exchange by North Carolina SBA District Director Thomas Stith III, who provides information on SBA assistance, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and how businesses and the forgiveness elements which has made this program so attractive to businesses. Director Stith also cover...
Entrepreneur Exchange: Open & Safe
May 22, 2020 18:20 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBBusinesses are getting the green light to reopen from state government…but just because you can reopen, should you? And how do you do it in a way to give your customers and employees the confidence to come back? This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange talks about how to be Open & Safe with Lindsay Keisler, President and CEO of the Chamber of Catawba County in Hickory, NC, and discuss the playbook she’s developed with other Chambers to help businesses answer these critical questions. Plus...
Entrepreneur Exchange: Safe & Open
May 22, 2020 18:20 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBBusinesses are getting the green light to reopen from state government…but just because you can reopen, should you? And how do you do it in a way to give your customers and employees the confidence to come back? This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange talks about how to be Safe & Open with Lindsay Keisler, President and CEO of the Chamber of Catawba County in Hickory, NC, and discuss the playbook she’s developed with other Chambers to help businesses answer these critical questions. Pl...
Entrepreneur Exchange: Staying Calm in the Coronavirus Storm
April 24, 2020 19:30 - 45 minutes - 42 MBThere is a lot of uncertainty in the economy, but the Entrepreneur Exchange continues to deliver as Michelle Ellwanger with Edge Coaching joins the podcast to share strategies for business owners to combat stress and anxiety as they work through the unknowns of managing through the current health pandemic. Plus co-hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss businesses that you may be able to start during a health crisis, and some you should not. Finally, they share their small busi...