Entrepreneur Exchange

It’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 out to fill up your Xmas gift bag. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network! Helpful Links From This Episode: Manufacturing Solutions Center, Footcandle Film Society Small Businesses of the Month Bitty and Beaus Coffee, Casa Azul Mexican Kitchen, Magnolia Salon and Suites, Tiny Earth Toys See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This 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 running. Plus we’ve got a Lightning Round with Halloween and Thanksgiving treats, and our Small Business of the Month feature with beer and a new way to run the rapids…it’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange! Helpful Links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, On Point Insurance Consulting, NC IDEA Ecosystem Summit, Hubspot Small Businesses of the Month: City Walk Brewing, Bellyak See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Good 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 feature…it’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on the MESH! Helpful links from this episode: Manufacturing Solutions Center, Accel Lifestyle, Accel Unite Small Businesses of the Month: Nap Bar, Little Mountain Mums, TS Designs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’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 here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange! Helpful links from mentions in this episode: Manufacturing Solutions Center, NC Military Business Center, System for Award Management (SAM), NC Small Business Center Network Small Businesses of the Month: Atriax, Ye Ole Fashioned, The Arbor Shop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange, Mickie Kennedy with eReleases joins host Jeff Neuville to share how press releases can be used to build an audience and get your business’ message out…on a budget! Mickie also shares some lessons from starting his own business, including the importance of making data-based decisions and adding employees to his solo start-up. Plus, it’s not the shoes…it’s the laces with this month’s Small Business of the Month feature. Check it out on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network! Small Business of the Month: Hickory Brands Helpful Links The MESH, Manufacturing Solutions Center See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Bob Boniface and Tyrel Sulzer, two Harvard MBA graduates who studied Entrepreneurship by Acquisition and put their studies into action…by purchasing a family-owned truck driving school! Join hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller as they discuss the challenges of finding the right business, building a new corporate culture, and how they’ve overcome other bumps in the road to build a scalable business. Plus we’ve got some small businesses that you should be checking out on our Small Business of the Month feature…it’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network! Helpful links from this episode:Trans-Tech Truck Driving School, Manufacturing Solutions Center Small Business of the Month: Diane’s Dairy Center, Four Peas in a Pod, Taste Bud’s Popcorn, The Wall Printer See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Samurai swords can only take a startup so far…this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Pete Nappier with the Samurai Institute in Hickory, NC who discusses the challenges in starting his martial arts business and getting his marketing message out on a shoestring budget. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller share their small businesses of the month, which include some tasty sweets and beach gear to get you ready for the summer. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on the MESH podcast network! Helpful Links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, The Samurai Institute, The Hickory Hub Small Businesses of the Month: Inner Chi Arts ,Carpe Custom Bakery, Shibumi See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You 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 month’s Small Business of the Month feature, including mobile pet exercise and a way to support our military spouses. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network! Helpful Links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, Small Business and Technology Development Center Small Businesses of the Month: Power Pup Mobile Dog Gym, R Riveter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This 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 on The MESH podcast network. Small Businesses of the Month: Soft Golf, Onda Vision Technologies Helpful Links from this episode: First Flight Venture Center, Manufacturing Solutions Center Food Trucks mentioned in this episode: Taco King, Chugar Frappe, Gas Up, Waffle Chick, DipperZ, Durty Thumbs, Urban Flavor, Papaws Delightful Dogs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Starting 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 Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network! Small Businesses of the Month discussed in this month's episode: Are You Kidding Socks - Kids Helping Kids, Hickory’s Helper, Bark Side Pet Grooming, Plush Kutz Barber College, Life Giving Warmth | Battery Powered Heating Blankets Helpful links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, Catawba Valley Community College See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taxes 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 The MESH podcast network! Helpful links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, Catawba Valley Community College Small Business of the Month Better Life Bags, Carolina Pie Company, Mo Mountain Mutts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ready 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 businesses to check out including some tasty treats and the answer to your customer service frustrations. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange! Productivity Recommendations: ChatGPT, IMAGE AI, DALL-E , Playground AI, Thing Translator, Topaz Labs Legal AI: Do Not Pay, Legal Robot, Harvey AI TEXT/Content: Rytr.me, Copy. AI, Quillbot Business validation: Validator.AI Directories: Futurepedia, AI Tools Directory Mentions: Air Room Planner, Google Muse Helpful Links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, CVCC Small Business Center Small Businesses of the Month included in this episode: Fayetteville Pie Company, Jazzy's Cheesecake, Karens for Hire See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’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 month to check out, ranging from food, home electronics to socks to fill up your Xmas gift bag. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network! Manufacturing Solutions Center, Footcandle Film Society – You like movies. So do we. Small Businesses of the Month: Plant Based Boss, Wyze, Charleston Chocolate Moonshine, Apolla See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This month on the Entrepreneur Exchange podcast…Thom Ruhe, President, and CEO of NC IDEA; joins co-hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to discuss how NC IDEA is working to strengthen the North Carolina economy and support entrepreneurship throughout the state. Thom shares his entrepreneurial background and the importance of having an entrepreneurial mindset--and gives away his favorite vacation spots on this month’s Lighting Round! Plus, it’s good eats and easy travel in this month’s Small Business of the Month feature. It’s all here on the Entrepreneur Exchange! Small Businesses of the Month: B-52s Bar and Grill & Napaway Helpful links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, Catawba Valley Community College, Ecosystem Summit 2022 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you go about finding production for a new product and manufacturing it with domestic sources? Catherine Armstrong with the Carolina Textile District explains how the District works with entrepreneurs and manufacturers to create a supply chain that brings quality products to life and to market. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss a better way to interview potential hires for your business and share small businesses that you should check out. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange! Small Businesses of the Month: Material Return, Carolina Gamerz, Frank’s Gentlemen’s Salon Thank you to MakoRx for their partnership and for their support of Entrepreneur Exchange! Helpful links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, "How to Hire the Right Person" article mentioned during the podcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This month on the Entrepreneur Exchange podcast…you’re a personal trainer…what does it take to start your own business and stand out from others?. How do you get started and how many hats do you have to wear? Jesse Alden shares his story about Phoenix Physical Training in 2021 and how he navigated his business start-up during the pandemic. Plus hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller discuss the best states for entrepreneurs, play the lightning round, and share their small businesses of the month. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange! Small Businesses of the Month included in this episode: Material Return, New Directions Chiropractic, Affordable Moving and Storage, Conover Chiropractic Center Thank you to MakoRx for their partnership and for their support of Entrepreneur Exchange! Helpful Links: CVCC Small Business Center, Manufacturing Solutions Center See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you tired of people telling you what to do? This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange podcast shares things that you should NOT do when it comes to your business. Hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller welcome Julia and Ray Campbell with Campbell Design who mine their twenty years of business ownership to come up with their dirty dozen list of things we should not be doing in a business setting…and sometimes even in a personal setting! Plus Julia and Ray play our Entrepreneur Exchange lightning round, and the group shares some small businesses you should be checking out. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange! Thank you to MakoRx for their partnership and for their support of Entrepreneur Exchange! Helpful Links: CVCC Small Business Center, Manufacturing Solutions Center Small Businesses of the Month mentioned in this episode: Justin Ramey Law, BBMae Skincare, Just Dump It, The Mad Smash See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“If you're afraid of getting a rotten apple, don't go to the barrel. Get it off the tree,” said Sean Connery’s character to Elliott Ness in the movie, The Untouchables. This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Dr. Garrett Hinshaw, President of Catawba Valley Community College, who discusses how the community college plants entrepreneurial seeds on its campus as well as supports entrepreneurship in its community. Dr. Hinshaw and hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller cover the many entrepreneurship activities and support mechanisms available from the community college system, and Dr. Hinshaw gets to play the Entrepreneur Exchange lightning round. Plus some small businesses of the month for you to check out…It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange, sponsored by MakoRx! Helpful links and Small Businesses featured in this episode: CVCC Small Business Center ,NC State Small Business Center Network Startup Catawba Skills USA Nufabrx Thank you to MakoRx for their partnership and for their support of Entrepreneur Exchange! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just like eating your vegetables, startups and small businesses need to be thinking about the legal and tax issues that affect them. This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange provides some answers, as Fred Parker with the law firm of Gardner Skelton joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to review legal and tax issues that startups and small businesses should be thinking about. Sole proprietor or LLC? What expenses are tax-deductible? Is the IRS evil? (Actually, no!) Plus Jeff and Gary share some small businesses you should be checking out. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange! Small Business of the Month: Bellroy Thank you to MakoRx for their partnership and for their support of Entrepreneur Exchange! CVCC Small Business Center See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How does a start-up get traction with a new product and a way that changes how a retail category does business? Join this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange to see how entrepreneurs Steph and Brandon Prime are working to change the greeting card business with their start-up, Cardstalk, working with artists, retailers, and customers to provide unique greeting cards using in-store kiosks…and saving retailers valuable shelf space. They also discuss partners and resources such as NC IDEA and Venture Asheville which have helped them on their journey. Plus co-hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller share small businesses of the month on this edition of the Entrepreneur Exchange! Thank you to MakoRx for their partnership and for their support of Entrepreneur Exchange! CVCC Small Business Center Resources: NC IDEA, Venture Asheville Small Businesses of the Month: The Factory, Maria’s Pink Box , The Sports Bra See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.