Biz Beat Banter

Snead's Farm owner Emmett Snead tells us about his childhood on Braehead Farm in Fredericksburg, his long career in farming, his stint as a star basketball player at UMW and more.

Brompton Community School Founder Amber Dawson discusses why she started an independent school, the challenges of running one and what she sees for Brompton’s future.

This week we speak with Collage Spa owner Brian Lam about his entrepreneurial journey, his goals for the spa and the challenges of running three separate locations (with more to come?).

This week, Print Jazz owner talks about why he became an artist, his creative process, and how it feels to see his works around Fredericksburg

Hirschler attorney Charlie Payne talks about his childhood in Falmouth, his decision to become an attorney, and his thoughts on the data center boom in the region.

This week we talk to Clint Van Zandt, a Fredericksburg resident who was a longtime FBI profiler and negotiator, about his storied career and life.

Our guest this week is longtime Fredericksburg-area radio personality Ted Schubel. We talk to Ted about his early love for radio, what brought him from Michigan to Virginia, the most-memorable stories and people he has covered over the decades, and more.

Nick Cadwallender tells about his life journey from Australia to Fredericksburg, a diverse career including as former Free Lance-Star publisher, the keys to a good life, and more.

Sprelly co-founder Adrian Silversmith tells us about Sprelly's origins, his aspirations for the brand, and what he likes about being an entrepreneur.

Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center CEO Ryan DeWeese talks about his career in healthcare, the healthcare needs of the local community and more.

Former Fredericksburg Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw talks about her life, her many different careers, and her proudest moments as Fredericksburg mayor.

We covered a range of topics during our conversation, including: Anita's early life in war-torn Kosovo, how she made her way to the U.S. and ended up in Fredericksburg, and the life of an entrepreneur running a downtown business.

Fredericksburg-area philanthropist Mary Jane Pitts O’Neill talks about her approach to community giving, her life in the city, and more.

Coldwell Banker Elite Broker-Owner Kevin Breen discusses his childhood in Ireland, how his fleet feet brought him to America, and how he has built his company into one of the largest real estate brokerage firms in the area.

Germanna Community College President Janet Gullickson is the guest on this month's Biz Beat Banter podcast. Janet discusses why she pursued a career in higher education, what has fueled Germanna's growth and plans for her upcoming retirement.

Bill sits down with Dr. Chris Newman, the incoming CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare. They delve into Newman's musical background, his thoughts on taking over leadership of the health care nonprofit and discuss its future. 

Bill Freehling sits down with University of Mary Washington President Troy Paino to discuss how he got into education, what he likes about being a University president, and his goals for UMW as his tenure approaches a decade.

In this episode, host Bill Freehling catches up with River Rock Outfitter owner April Peterson to discuss her business's story and plans for expansion in the new year. 

Bill Freehling got a chance to sit down with Hilldrup President and CEO Charles W. McDaniel this week for the second episode of our monthly Biz Beat Banter podcast (which you can now find on Spotify and iHeart).