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In this episode I speak with Bill West of Ellipsis Technologies.  He talks about moving to Greenville to run a company with an expectation of staying onboard for 2 years...and he has never left!  I asked his advice about raising money for a start-up company.  He said the traditional first round of funding is usually your friends and family.  This will allow you to evaluate your company concept.  He talks about the importance of giv...

In this episode I speak with Steve Thies of Integrated Biometrics, otherwise known as IB.  Steve served as CEO until this past July when he announced his retirement.  He became the CEO after first serving as a silent investor of IB.  The company was recognized on the Inc 5000 list for six consecutive years under his leadership.
 
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In this episode I speak with Greg Dickinson of Omedym.  Greg is also a podcast host and author.... both titled "The Convenience Economy."  Omedym is Greg's sixth start-up company which qualifies him as a serial entrepreneur.  He believes that you should allow no one to outhustle you.
 
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In this episode I speak with Bill Taylor of kVA by UL.  This company provides expertise in functional safety for the automotive industry.  He built this company based on his and his business partner's subject matter expertise.  Bill talks about the value of being an industry speaker and making the market aware of your subject matter expertise.  kVA was acquired by UL in 2018.  Bill discusses why it is important to ensure the a...

In this episode I speak with Craig Cahaly, founder of Cahaly's Custom Clothing.  Craig decided to become an entrepreneur because he did not believe he could work in a confined structure.  He also found it best to work on his own time and to push himself.  The idea for Cahaly's Custom Clothing came to him while working in a clothing store in college.  Craig's ideology is that clothing tends to be a second thought for ...

In this episode I speak with Keith Shields, Co-Founder and CEO of Designli.  Keith's entrepreneurial journey started at the early age of 10.  I also have him do some freestyle beat box in this episode.... you’re welcome!  Keith is a servant leader.  Check out his Entrepreneurial Insights blog on his website (App Development & Software Tips - Designli Blog).

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In this episode I speak with Matt Dunbar, the Co-Founder and Managing Director for VentureSouth.  Matt subscribes to the philosophy of "effectual leadership".  He also shares the ideal company profile that would be a great match for the investors at VentureSouth.

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In this episode I speak with Didi Caldwell, Founder of Global Location Strategies.  She considers herself an "accidental entrepreneur".  She talks about the importance of being a part of a peer advisory group.  She also discusses the value of holding a leadership position on an industry board.

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In this episode I speak with Beau Welling, Founder of Beau Welling Design.  You will find Beau has an insatiable appetite for constant learning.  We talk about the importance of mentoring.  Beau was fortunate to have Tom Fazio, the world-renowned golf course architect, serve as a mentor for him.  You will also learn about the sport of Curling in this episode.  Beau is 1 of 8 people governing the sport of Curling for the Winter Olym...

In this episode I speak with Daniel Gosnell, Founder of Palmetto Fundraising.  You will learn how he used bad luck and misfortune to become an entrepreneur.  Palmetto Fundraising has been recognized as one of South Carolina's 25 Fastest Growing Companies.

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In this episode I speak with Jon-Michial Carter of ChartSpan.  He talks about the fact that 96% of entrepreneurs fail, yet so much can be learned from these negative experiences.  You will also hear about Carter Family Wines, a downtown urban winery he and his family have recently started.  He talks about the importance of building a referral network for introductions to venture capitalists.

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In this episode I speak with Ben Fields, President of Operators Unlimited.  Ben worked for Operators Unlimited for 12 years before purchasing the company in 2015.  Operators Unlimited is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, an incredible achievement.  Ben discusses the importance of peer advisory forums, in particular C12 Business Forums, of which he is a member and ambassador.

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In this episode I speak with Eric Dodds, Co-Founder of The Iron Yard back in 2012.  I have given him the title of serial entrepreneur.  He talks about how curiosity is the fuel for his entrepreneurial passion.  He also suggests we should not overlook the valuable information that is found in the processing of ideas that don't always work out.

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In this episode I talk with Bo Gossett of Gossett Concrete Pipe Company.  GCPC has been in business for 77 years...a remarkable achievement!  Bo discusses how one of the best things he ever did was to serve on various industry association boards.

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SOURCE stands for Serving Our Upstate Region Community Entrepreneurs. In each episode, Jeff Wilson will have as his guest an entrepreneur from the Upstate of So...

In this episode I talk with Evan Cramer, CEO for Willey Family Ventures.  This is a company his wife’s family started over 97 years ago.  Prior to this role he spun up in this family business what we know today to be UCW Logistics, headquartered in Greenville, SC.

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In this episode I speak with Robert Sullivan of Sully's Steamers.  The idea for this restaurant came after his wife bought him a steamer as a gift.  He began using the steamer to make sandwiches for his family and friends.  Little did he know he had a test kitchen in his home for the types of sandwiches that are served in the restaurant today.  Robert wanted a community business and Greenville has provided that for him.  Sully...

My guest for this episode is Lee Yarborough of Propel HR.  This year marks their 25th anniversary, a phenomenal achievement.  Lee suggests we should not be too proud to find a mentor and to ask for help.  She also talks about the benefits of a leadership role in an industry association.  Last year she was elected as Chair of the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations.

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In this episode, I have a conversation with Jack Hinsdale.  You are really going to learn a lot about grit and perseverance from this episode as you hear about Jack's story of starting and selling Materials Handling Solutions to CRANE 1.  Most entrepreneurs start a company in the hopes of one day selling the company.  That's exactly what Jack was able to do with Materials Handling Solutions.
 
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In this episode I sit down with Thomas Young, President of Young Office.  This company was founded in 1953.  Thomas discusses how his entrepreneurial journey started while growing up in the family business.

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SOURCE stands for Serving Our Upstate Region Community Entrepreneurs. In each episode, Jeff Wilson will have as his guest an entrepreneur from the Upstate of South Carolina to share their jou...