Invest Local
94 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -This podcast tells the stories of local entrepreneurs and change-makers in the southeast. With small budgets and big dreams, these are the businesses down the street from you, building a better future for themselves and our communities.
Vicinity Capital is an investment Crowdfunding platform focused on community investing, local business and economics. We're on a mission to educate and connect local investors with local businesses to support thriving local economies.
Vicinity is where financial capital meets social capital.
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Ep. 28 Columbia, SC: Scribble is propelling innovation and ideas across South Carolina
December 02, 2020 00:50 - 44 minutes - 41 MBAbout Podcast Videos
Ep. 27 Greenville, SC: Joey of Belladina's Pizzaria, Dishes Out Wisdom On Food & Business
November 24, 2020 19:10 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBExpanding a small biz How Joey got his start Growing a brand Quality, quality, quality! Belladina's held an offering on the Vicinity platform. You can find the offering page here: https://marketplace.vicinitycapital.com/offers/PreviewOffers/MjQ1NzA=
Ep. 26 Spartanburg, SC: On Turning A Passion Into A Business
November 18, 2020 22:20 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBTurning a hobby and passion into a profitable business Full-time freelance work Staying on-brand with photography Building relationships with clients
Ep. 25 Greenville, SC: How Designli Is Bringing Certainty And Transparency To App Development
November 11, 2020 22:50 - 26 minutes - 24 MBNarrowing in on a niche Staying true to course (in terms of goals) App development shop talk How Greenville is the right community for Designli And more!
Ep. 24 Vicinity HQ: Highlights Reel - Some Of Our Favorite Clips From Past Guests
November 04, 2020 18:54 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBproximity matters the relationship between investors and local businesses how investing local can benefit communities
Ep. 23 Vicinity HQ: Fear of trying new things, bitcoin, and voting everyone can agree on
October 28, 2020 13:18 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThe importance of knowing where your investment dollars going How conventional wisdom shifts with innovation How bitcoin is revolutioniz—just kidding. Crowdfunding levels the playing field - find out how How diverting just a fraction of our investment to local businesses can drastically boost your local economy And much, much more!
Ep. 22 Leeds, AL: Laurin Humphries On When To Grow And When To Slow
October 21, 2020 19:28 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBHow Laurin got her start Humphries' strategy to developing customer relationships Providing a quality product and quality service Knowing how and when to grow
Ep. 22 Leeds, AL: The Power In Building Personal Relationships With Customers
October 21, 2020 19:28 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBHow Laurin got her start Humphries' strategy to developing customer relationships Providing a quality product and quality service Knowing how and when to grow
Ep. 21 Greenville, SC: Matt McPheely On Creating Positive Momentum In Neighborhoods And Giving Back To Communities
October 12, 2020 20:55 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBGiving back to the community Real estate Fostering growth Revitalizing spaces Dealing with setbacks Chapel held an offering on the Vicinity platform. You can find the campaign page here: https://marketplace.vicinitycapital.com/offers/PreviewOffers/NDQzNzM=
Ep. 20 Charleston, SC: Crash Is Revolutionizing The Job Hunt With Tech And A Human Touch
October 07, 2020 21:29 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBCrash's website link: https://crash.co/ Isaac's personal website: https://isaacmorehouse.com/ Isaac's entrepreneurial journey Hiring the right team and finding the best talent Managing remote workers Why the stigma that tech startups need to be in Silicon Valley is false How Crash is changing the game for job searchers
Ep. 19 Summerville, SC: Coastal Coffee Roasters - Bringing People Together And Boosting Local Impact
September 30, 2020 14:15 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBCoffee is a community resource - elevated coffee quality elevates conversation quality Starting up despite adverse circumstances (new state, 30-year high commodity, etc) Creating a business that enhances your life Networking and marketing principals Coastal Coffee Roasters Brad’s LinkedIn
Ep. 18 Vicinity HQ: Updates And Trends In The World Of Regulation Crowdfunding
September 23, 2020 16:19 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB3100 offerings by 2600 companies 25 million - how much capital businesses raised through Reg CF in Aug of 2020 Tapping into "sideline" capital growing sphere of Reg CF Innovative funding sources How Vicinity is hoping to monetize local pride and support
Ep. 17: Stephen Olmon's Incredible Goal of Starting 50 Businesses by 2050
September 16, 2020 15:46 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBHow would you feel about having a goal to start 50 businesses by 2050? Well, that’s exactly what our guest on the Invest Local podcast is trying to do. Stephen breaks down the systems and mindset he brings on a daily basis and how he thinks about goals, business, and family. He has helped start companies like: PlanWell Strategies, Betafy (podcast), OmniLicense, QuickerLeads, and several more. You can check out his Startup School Podcast wherever podcasts are found Website: https://www.step...
Ep. 16 Birmingham AL: Putting the Lens On the Customer to Grow Organically
September 09, 2020 14:04 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBDeveloping community around a product Customer acquisition Building a following and interacting with customers Identifying niche markets and tapping into them
Episode 16: Birmingham AL: Putting the Lens On the Customer and Grow Organically
September 09, 2020 14:04 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBDeveloping community around a product Customer acquisition Building a following and interacting with customers Identifying niche markets and tapping into them
Ep. 15 Greenville SC: Back to Fundamentals - Building and Improving Small Businesses
September 02, 2020 14:30 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBPutting practical advice into practice Growing a small business What it was like being a consultant How Deck Creations operates More!
Ep. 14 Vicinity HQ: How Vicinity Taps Into New Investor Profiles For Small- And Medium-Sized Businesses
August 26, 2020 17:26 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBMisconceptions about investment crowdfunding How Vicinity is tapping into local networks The type of issuer who might benefit from Reg CF Laughter, jokes, and more!
Ep. 13 Greenville, SC: JDew is "The Host With The Most"
August 19, 2020 16:06 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBFinding gigs when the world is "shut down" Being a dad and full-time worker On making successful career
Ep. 13 Greenville SC: JDew is "The Host With The Most"
August 19, 2020 16:06 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBFinding gigs when the world is "shut down" Being a dad and full-time worker On making successful career
Ep. 12 Charleston SC: The Entrepreneur Mindset
August 12, 2020 18:51 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBStarting a business Entrepreneurial mindset Overcoming setbacks Translating skill sets Adding value to customers
Ep. 12 Charleston, SC: The Entrepreneur Mindset
August 12, 2020 18:51 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBStarting a business Entrepreneurial mindset Overcoming setbacks Translating skill sets Adding value to customers
Ep. 11 Charleston, SC: Stephen Slappey on Creative Consulting and Impacting Small Businesses
August 05, 2020 18:34 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBStephen Slappey gives us an insider scoop on the award-winning marketing firm, Creative Consulting, that he runs in Charleston, South Carolina with his Co-owner and Fiance, Meg Thompson. Hear what it's like to run a top-tier, full-service agency that takes a personal, hands-on approach to building their clients' brands. Check them out at: creativeconsulting.marketing
Ep. 11 Charleston SC: Stephen Slappey on Creative Consulting and Impacting Small Businesses
August 05, 2020 18:34 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBStephen Slappey gives us an insider scoop on the award-winning marketing firm, Creative Consulting, that he runs in Charleston, South Carolina with his Co-owner and Fiance, Meg Thompson. Hear what it's like to run a top-tier, full-service agency that takes a personal, hands-on approach to building their clients' brands. Check them out at: creativeconsulting.marketing
Ep. 11 Charleston, SC: Stephen Slappey on Creative Consulting and impacting small businesses
August 05, 2020 18:34 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBStephen Slappey gives us an insider scoop on the award-winning marketing firm, Creative Consulting, that he runs in Charleston, South Carolina with his Co-owner and Fiance, Meg Thompson. Hear what it's like to run a top-tier, full-service agency that takes a personal, hands-on approach to building their clients' brands. Check them out at: creativeconsulting.marketing
Ep. 10 Charleston SC: Ben Scott on Creating Evolve 3D, Printing Of the Future
July 29, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBEntrepreneurship - how to get an idea going! The importance of finding mentors How to build the right team
Ep. 10 Charleston, SC: Ben Scott on Creating Evolve 3D, Printing Of the Future
July 29, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBEntrepreneurship - how to get an idea going! The importance of finding mentors How to build the right team
Ep. 9 Franklin TN: Chris Thomas Part Two | Overcoming Setbacks And Making Local Impact
July 22, 2020 18:39 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBDealing with business setbacks Adapting to COVID-19 Leaving a local footprint Choosing to work within a region or vicinity
Ep. 8 Franklin TN: Going After A Dream | Chris Thomas with MADE SOUTH
July 15, 2020 15:59 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBChris' start in the world of business Creating Made South Dealing with setbacks and failures Leveraging stories and legacies for impact The importance of supporting local
Episode 8: Going After A Dream | Chris Thomas with MADE SOUTH
July 15, 2020 15:59 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBChris' start in the world of business Creating Made South Dealing with setbacks and failures Leveraging stories and legacies for impact The importance of supporting local
Episode 7: Why Vicinity? Why Now?
July 08, 2020 15:46 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBHistory of crowdfunding Why investing local is important What it means to invest in places near you Why we started Vicinity
Ep. 7 Greenville SC: Why Vicinity? Why Now?
July 08, 2020 15:46 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBHistory of crowdfunding Why investing local is important What it means to invest in places near you Why we started Vicinity
Ep. 7 Vicinity HQ: Why Vicinity? Why Now?
July 08, 2020 15:46 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBHistory of crowdfunding Why investing local is important What it means to invest in places near you Why we started Vicinity
Ep. 6 Greenville SC: How to grow your business and maintain a local footprint
July 01, 2020 13:32 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBHow Alex ended up in Greenville (His origin story) How he ended up with BlackStream Business growth Maintaining local footprint and presence balance with that growth
Episode 6: How to grow your business and maintain a local footprint
July 01, 2020 13:32 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBHow Alex ended up in Greenville (His origin story) How he ended up with BlackStream Business growth Maintaining local footprint and presence balance with that growth
Ep. 5 Charleston SC: How To Turn Opportunities Into A Full-Fledged Business
June 24, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBHow AJ started Sentio How and why he chose to relocate from NY to South Carolina Initial venture combining AI with psychological elements to improve draft picks Turning from startup to business Going from project to leader What he looks for in team members Passion trumps logic
Episode 5: How To Turn Opportunities Into A Full-Fledged Business
June 24, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBHow AJ started Sentio How and why he chose to relocate from NY to South Carolina Initial venture combining AI with psychological elements to improve draft picks Turning from startup to business Going from project to leader What he looks for in team members Passion trumps logic
Episode 4: Businesses Are Formed By The Communities Around Them
June 17, 2020 17:52 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIn today's episode, we interview Patrick Russo, Managing Director of Vavia. Patrick talks about his journey and what brought him to his current venture in Birmingham, AL. From investment firms to fintech startups to entrepreneurship, tune in to this exciting local business story.
Ep. 4 Birmingham AL: Businesses Are Formed By The Communities Around Them
June 17, 2020 17:52 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIn today's episode, we interview Patrick Russo, Managing Director of Vavia. Patrick talks about his journey and what brought him to his current venture in Birmingham, AL. From investment firms to fintech startups to entrepreneurship, tune in to this exciting local business story.
Ep. 3 Charleston SC: Praxis Is The Solution To A Broken Educational System
June 10, 2020 13:52 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBHow the praxis program takes you through an initial career discovery process Learning through experience and self-directed education are essentials to starting a strong career Cameron's rise to the CEO position Connecting what you're doing with what's best for the company Growth and trajectory of Praxis Scaling a team and service
Episode 3: Praxis Is The Solution To A Broken Educational System
June 10, 2020 13:52 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBHow the praxis program takes you through an initial career discovery process Learning through experience and self-directed education are essentials to starting a strong career Cameron's rise to the CEO position Connecting what you're doing with what's best for the company Growth and trajectory of Praxis Scaling a team and service
Episode 2: Connecting Communities In A Lonely World
June 03, 2020 14:04 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB(Some) Show Notes The swashbuckling beginnings of Vicinity's founders - regular guys with a love for business How Vicinity is helping supply businesses and entrepreneurs with lifeblood (financing) to achieve their dreams Losing money for investors is painful - how to bounce back The value of staying inbounds geographically (proximity matters!) The value of creating connections and partnerships to accomplish a goal The modern world is lonely and we need to put communities bac...
Ep. 2 Greenville SC: Connecting Communities In A Lonely World
June 03, 2020 14:04 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB(Some) Show Notes The swashbuckling beginnings of Vicinity's founders - regular guys with a love for business How Vicinity is helping supply businesses and entrepreneurs with lifeblood (financing) to achieve their dreams Losing money for investors is painful - how to bounce back The value of staying inbounds geographically (proximity matters!) The value of creating connections and partnerships to accomplish a goal The modern world is lonely and we need to put communities back togethe...
Ep 1 Greenville SC: How Daniel Lopez Built Time To Taste Catering
May 05, 2020 18:56 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBTune in to hear how Daniel left warm Spain for frigid Milwaukee, before making his way south to the beautiful city of Greenville, SC. Daniel takes us through the inception of his catering business idea and how he made his dream a reality.
Episode 1: How Daniel Lopez Built Time To Taste Catering
May 05, 2020 18:56 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBTune in to hear how Daniel left warm Spain for frigid Milwaukee, before making his way south to the beautiful city of Greenville, SC. Daniel takes us through the inception of his catering business idea and how he made his dream a reality.