Fractional with Chris Capone and Associates
By: Coastal Carolina Network, LLC
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Categories: Business, Careers, Entrepreneurship
Fractional with Chris Capone and Associates
Episodes
E53: Grey Vick - How I Founded a Billboard Biz
Jan 08, 2026Grey Vick is the Founder and Owner of Grey Outdoor, a mid-size billboard company operating in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Grey is a UNCW alumni and resides in Wilmington, NC with his wife and kids. Grey is an avid surfer, a family man and a key contributor in our local community.
Grey’s journey into entrepreneurship started with a real estate investment while he was working in Public Accounting. Step by step, this led him to co-founding his first billboard business in 2007. Grey Outdoor primarily focuses on helping small, local companies grow their brands through billboard ad... Duration: 00:52:08Didier Rabino - What is Lean Management?
Dec 04, 2025Didier Rabino is a Lean Management and Continuous Improvement expert with over 30 years of practical experience and leadership. We discussed the history and core philosophy of Lean Management and what it means for small businesses. Specifically, debunking the negative connotations of “lean” and explaining lean as a philosophy that can be applied in all aspects of life.
Lean Management is rooted in the Toyota Production System (TPS) which began in the late 1800s by Sakichi Toyoda. The original motivation for TPS was to simplify work to alleviate the pain experienced by Toyoda's mother and sisters, who were using looms... Duration: 00:49:36Kenneth Waldroup - Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA)
Nov 19, 2025Kenneth “Ken” Waldroup, PE is the Executive Director of the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA), a special-purpose unit of local government created by the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County. Ken shares the history and the formation of the CFPUA, and the vital role it plays in our community and our local economy.
Did you know that CFPUA delivers some of the highest quality water in the nation (Sweeny Water Plant) utilizing a granular activated carbon filtration system?!? It has become a benchmark for best-in-class water quality.Our water system includes 1,200 miles of water line and a simil... Duration: 00:49:21Kevin Hicks - Making Chaos Make Sense
Nov 05, 2025Kevin Hicks is a Fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO) based in Wilmington, NC. He works with small businesses and non-profits to find their “rhythm” and bring strategy to action. Prior to this role, he was a banker with RBC Centura Bank and the COO of a privately owned business.
What is the difference between a consultant and a Fractional Executive?Three major signs when a Fractional COO is needed: 1) Losing good people, 2) Strategic Plan not being executed, 3) Asking “Is there an easier way to do this?”Defining the difference between urgent and important.https://www.aususpartners.net/
<... Duration: 00:46:28Meaghan Denisson - The Forward Fund
Oct 23, 2025Meaghan Dennison is the Founder and CEO of The Forward Fund, a Non-Profit organization that creates upward economic mobility opportunities by providing interest free loans and financing for short term training and education programs. Meaghan shares the story of how the Forward Fund was created and lots of details on the process and financing programs.
The first loans originated in January 2025, as of this drop date, over $1M in funding and 100 loans has been deployed!The loan program helps upskill our workforce, and also helps the candidates build their credit score and other financial skills to support financial p... Duration: 00:48:31Sophie Dagenais - The Endowment (New Hanover Community Endowment)
Oct 08, 2025Sophie Dagenais is the interim CEO of The Endowment, a now $1.7 Billion fund that was created upon the sale of New Hanover County Regional Medical Center to Novant health in 2020. Sophie shares insights on the history, mission, vision as well as impacts of The Endowment since its inception.
Understanding the technical nomenclature and the shift from being a Public Charity vs. a Private Foundation, and what that means for The Endowment and New Hanover County going forward. Hint: it’s a good thing.What types of initiatives, organizations and causes does The Endowment support with their grants?In 2025, a str... Duration: 00:53:39Mike Breitfeller - Vision, Purpose and Alignment
Sep 24, 2025Mike Breitfeller is the owner of the Breit Group, a Wilmington, NC based financial planning platform, serving both individuals and businesses. Mike is a UNCW Alumni, and shares the story of how he built his business over the past 15 years.
How Mike founded The Breit group and the driving forces behind taking the leap to start his own firmThe importance of having a Vision, Purpose and Alignment in all facets of lifeHow AI can be deployed in different aspects of business, and the importance of human interaction and connectionlinkedin.com/in/michael-breitfeller-cfp-®-62ba5522
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Duration: 00:44:29Robert Preville - Approve: how I built a Fintech company in Wilmington, NC
Sep 10, 2025Robert “RB” Preville is the Founder and CEO of Approve, a Wilmington, NC - based Fintech company that provides an embedded financing platform for equipment sellers. Robert has an incredible track record of building business from scratch, and shares his story and lessons learned throughout his career.
The role of AI in software development and how it is changing the way companies create and plan for obsolescence. Lessons learned from raising investor money, the importance of raising the right amount and discussion about capital efficiency.The art of pricing and sales to get from Zero to One, and then onwa... Duration: 00:49:14Tommy Taylor & Tony McEwen - Port City Jerry Day to benefit the United Way
Aug 27, 2025Tommy Taylor is the CEO of the United Way Cape Fear Area and Tony McEwen is a long standing Board Member for the United Way and the Creator of Jerry Day to benefit the United Way. Tommy and Tony discuss the history, mission and vision of the United Way, and the story behind creating Port City Jerry Day.
The United Way of the Cape Fear Area is a locally “owned” and operated non-profit organization, it is not a chapter. It is a local group that operates independently to serve our local community. The United Way raises funds through workpla... Duration: 00:44:41Kevin Blackburn – Kids Making It
Aug 11, 2025Kevin Blackburn is the Executive Director of Kids Making It, a Non-Profit Organization with a mission of supporting at-risk youth in graduating high school, using woodworking as the primary vehicle to learn important life and entrepreneurial skills. Based on Castle St. in Downtown Wilmington, Kids Making It has served over 20,000 Kids since 1996.
Kids Making it was founded in 1996 by Jimmy Pierce, an attorney who had a passion for woodworking and supporting at-risk youth.The Kids get to build their own products using a full-scale woodworking shop, and sell them in the retail store on Castle St. 100% of the pr... Duration: 00:47:43David Joyner - Assistant DA & Wilmington City Councilmember
Jul 31, 2025David Joyner is an Assistant District Attorney and Wilmington City Council Member. David discusses roles and responsibilities of his Law and Public Service occupations, as well as a deeper dive into how the City Council works.
How David got involved in local politics. The governance structure of our City Council, its roles and responsibilities.Having a law degree and background has helped David in many ways, but by no means a requirement for local politics.https://www.linkedin.com/in/dbjoyner/
https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Government/City-Mayor-Council/David-Joyner
Duration: 00:58:33Steve McRossan - NourishNC, Feeding Hungry Kids in New Hanover County
Jul 09, 2025Steve McRossan is the Executive Director of NourishNC, an organization that is committed to feeding hungry kids and families in New Hanover County through several different programs. Steve shares the history, mission and vision for the organization.
Did you know that 1 out of every 6 kids in New Hanover County struggle with food insecurity?NourishNC Purchases about 75% of the food, with 25% of the food donated. The majority of funding comes from people and businesses in New Hanover county. We again discussed the struggles and overhead needed to apply and manage grants.https://nourishnc.org/
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Duration: 00:46:47Mike Brown - Cape Fear Commercial
Jun 19, 2025Mike Brown is a Partner with Cape Fear Commercial, and also very involved in community leadership in Wilmington, NC, holding roles as past Chairmen of the Board for Cape Fear Public Utility (CFPUA) and various roles on the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Board. We talked about all things growth, community and development. Check out the show!
Did you know that Mike Brown was Chairman of the Board for CFPUA right when the PFAS / GenX issues came to light?Discussing Project Grace. Low-key, undercover historian…https://capefearcommercial.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-brown-0722622b/
Duration: 00:52:36Sabrina Davis - Port City Signs & Graphics
Jun 05, 2025Sabrina Davis is the owner of Port City Signs & Graphics, a full service sign and graphics company based in Wilmington, NC. She comes from a family of entrepreneurs and small business owners, and tells her story of how they came to be owners of Port City Signs & Graphics, navigating their journey of business ownership and entrepreneurship.
Did you know that Sabrina started her career in radio and television? In New Mexico.Port City Signs was started in 1948 and had a location on Castle street. Sabrina purchased the business in 2007 and has experienced significant and sustainable growth over the year... Duration: 00:46:34Jerry Coleman - One of Wilmington’s Best Kept Secrets
May 09, 2025Jerry Coleman is the Director of CFCC’s Small Business Center, which provides free consultation and support services for entrepreneurs in the Greater Wilmington NC small biz ecosystem. Jerry has decades of experience as a small business owner, entrepreneur and consultant, making him extremely knowledgeable and proficient in advising entrepreneurs as they plan and execute their start-ups.
Overview of CFCC’s Small Business Center offerings. And, oh by the way, its free!Jerry’s experience owning his own consumer products manufacturing business in Wilmington, and how he became the Director of CFCC SBC. Pitfalls and best practices for entrepren... Duration: 00:45:05AJ Stanaland - Northwest Land and Cattle, Farming the “New Old-Fashioned” Way
Apr 22, 2025AJ Stanaland is a 5th generation farmer and rancher in South Eastern North Carolina. Her family farm, Northwest Land and Cattle, provides a variety of “direct from the farm” produce and meats that are sold directly through her retail shop called “The Pack House,” which is on the family farm in Northwest, North Carolina. Check out the episode to learn more about:
The evolution of her family farm from 1898 to today, and bringing the “New Old Fashioned Way” into her farming and business practices. Understanding the supply chain and sourcing of our food, and the philosophy of supporting the land and wh... Duration: 00:50:51Mike Kozlosky - The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Apr 09, 2025Mike Kozlosky is the Executive Director of the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, also known as the The Wilmington MPO, which is a federally mandated and funded organization that plans regional transportation and manages federal transportation funds for the Wilmington area. Mike discusses the history, workings, partners and members of the organization and significant projects in the works for our area.
What is the Wilmington MPO, what are its responsibilities and how did it come to be in 1973? Examples of significant completed projects and future projects in the works. Specifically the newly renovated MPO office and Cape Fe... Duration: 00:51:00Robert Cooley, Jr. - Army Veteran, Entrepreneur, Business Leader, Baker
Mar 26, 2025Robert Cooley, Jr. is a retired Army General Officer, Entrepreneur, Investor and an all around Pay-It-Forward type of guy. He owns Apple Annie’s Bakery - a Wilmington, NC Staple - and is the Co-Founder and CEO of Nuream, a Nuero data science company. He is involved in several other businesses and ventures as well. Check out Rob’s story of connecting the dots of his life, his career and his impact on our community.
How his experiences in active duty military and as an Army General officer play into his leadership and vision for his businesses. How Rob becam... Duration: 00:51:30Celine Adair - Education Without Walls
Mar 06, 2025Celine Adair is the Founder and Executive Director of Education Without Walls (EWOW), a local non-profit committed to supporting teens in overcoming hardships through mentorship and outdoor adventures. Each year, EWOW taps a team of 24 leaders to help raise a total of $3,000 each, to sponsor a teen for the year-long program. Check out the story!
How outdoor adventures and education build skills and a confidence that teens can use to overcome hardships in life. What is it about being outside and in nature that unlocks our human potential?Actual life stories of how EWOW has positively influenced the liv... Duration: 00:50:04Andy Basinger - Taking The Leap, How We Founded Live Oak Private Wealth
Feb 20, 2025Andy Basinger is a Managing Partner and Head of Live Oak Private Wealth. He was part of the founding team in 2018, and shares his story of entrepreneurship and building a business within the Live Oak Bank ecosystem. The story goes well beyond the technical aspects of Financial Planning, and more specifically on the importance of relationships and culture.
How an “off-hand” comment at a fundraiser spurred the creation of Live Oak Private Wealth.How the Live Oak Private Wealth team built their business plan and service model.Creating a culture and the importance of a team.https...
Duration: 00:52:39Bryan Kristof - A Pioneer of CoWorking Spaces in Wilmington, NC
Feb 06, 2025Bryan Kristof created the first Co-Working space in Wilmington, NC, called CoWorx. Since the creation in 2011, Bryan had several iterations of the space and model, with its final and current location of CoWorx in the Cargo District. Bryan sold the business in 2020, and has moved on to other business ventures, but found his way back to the shared workspace idea with the 717mkt Office Collaborative project.
Bryan was the owner of a Branding and Marketing Agency while he created CoWorx, which was located in Lumina Station in 2011.How CoWorking fads and technology have evolved over the past 15 years.Th... Duration: 00:48:32John Monahan - How I Built a CEO Advisory Group in Wilmington, NC
Jan 23, 2025John Monahan is an experienced CEO and business leader who has built a Peer Advisory Group for CEOs in Wilmington, NC, as part of the Vistage platform. Vistage is the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize business leaders. John shares personal experiences of building and running businesses, and then paying it forward through his advisory group.
How John built a CEO group from zero to 16, and the similarities in building a well congealed team in businessJohn’s career started in operations, then to sales, then to HR and then to becoming a lead... Duration: 00:52:55Adam Shay - How I Built and Sold My CPA Firm
Dec 17, 2024Adam Shay founded an accounting firm in 2010, which quickly became one of the go-to CPA shops for entrepreneurs and business owners in the Greater Wilmington, NC area. Adam shares the real life story of how he built his business, and ultimately, the road to selling the firm and some of the contributing factors to that decision.
The ‘How’ and the ‘Why’ behind starting Adam Shay, CPA The different skillsets needed to build a business, and the need for personal development and adaptation as the business grows What’s next for Adamhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/theadamshay/ Duration: 00:57:18
Girard Newkirk - Building Entrepreneurship Block by Block
Nov 26, 2024Girard Newkirk is the cofounder and CEO of Genesis Block, an organization dedicated to building entrepreneurship and innovation in our community. He was born and raised in Burgaw, NC, a rural farming community, and went on to spend time in Silicon Valley, before coming back to Wilmington, NC. A writer, a thought leader and a visionary in our community!
Bringing “country boy” and small community values to Silicon Valley, bringing Start-Up and Entrepreneurial skills and leadership back to Wilmington, NCThe importance of entrepreneurship in creating sustainability for our communities Leadership through alignment and collaboration of different organizations in our comm... Duration: 00:54:59Andy Jones (WARM)
Nov 13, 2024Andy Jones is the CEO of WARM NC, a Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing low-income homeowners a safe and healthy home to live in, through free repairs and upgrades for qualified projects. Andy talks about the history of WARM NC, as well as his journey from a volunteer coordinator to the CEO of the organization, and the different facets of leadership required as a CEO.
Leadership comes in many forms and variations, especially how Nonprofits can be a leader in the community.There is a GIANT misnomer that Nonprofts can’t make profits - but how can any fa... Duration: 00:50:36Chakema Clinton-Quintana - The Universe is Listening…
Oct 30, 2024Chakema Clinton-Quintana is the Director of Channel - Powered by Live Oak Bank, an organization committed to supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners through the journey and process of building and legitimizing their businesses. Chakema shares her story of how she became the Director of Channel, as well as WHY Channel was founded. The title of this episode will make sense after listening… so give it a listen.
Chakema has a professional background with a variety of experiences, ultimately finding her niche in banking compliance, before taking over the helm of Channel. Channel is a free resource, and provides... Duration: 00:56:16Tony Stroud, CPA - Accountants can be funny and “cool” ???
Oct 16, 2024Tony Stroud is the founding Partner of Stroud & Co, a full service CPA firm located in Wilmington, NC. Tony is also the owner of the Record Bar, a music shop that specializes in sales of new and used records, and the host of a local radio show “The Vinyl Revival” on The Penguin. Hang out with Tony and Chris for an hour for some knowledge share and plenty of laughs.
Why Tony started a record shop and the resurgence of vinyl in our culture. How Tony built his CPA practice from scratchHow Tony became the host of a local radi... Duration: 00:51:09Hoop Morgan - Communication Intelligence
Oct 01, 2024Claude D’val “Hoop” Morgan III is the founder of The Forté Institute, a strengths-based communication style process. Hoop founded the business in the 1970s after a marketing client asked him to create an assessment and communication tool. Hoop realized there was no strengths-based tool available, and set out to create one. The Forté Institute has served thousands of clients all over the world.
Hoop brings together the study of Business, Statistics/Quantitative Analysis, Psychology, Software Engineering and Language to create The Forté Institute. How he built a Software Company in the 1970s, and the evolution over 50 years.How did Claude get... Duration: 00:57:08Christina Haley - Wilmington Downtown iNC
Sep 17, 2024Summary: Christina Haley is the President and CEO of Wilmington Downtown iNC, an organization that is committed to promoting the economic growth and development of downtown Wilmington. Christina shares the history of WDI and the growth and revitalization of downtown Wilmington over the past 50 years.
More than $650 Million has been invested into Wilmington’s central business district in the past 6 years. Did you know WDI has a Micro-Loan program to support small businesses?! How can you participate in the economic growth and development of Wilmington, NC?https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-haley-b88a8574/
https://wilming...
Duration: 00:48:27Craig Snow - How to sell a Ketchup Popsicle to a Woman in White Gloves
Aug 28, 2024Summary: Mr. Craig Snow is an Senior Account Executive for Wilmington Media & Marketing - most popularly known as the Wilmington Business Journal. Craig Snow grew up on a farm in Arkansas, and found his way to Wilmington, NC through a somewhat random chain of events - best described as life. Check out Craig’s story.
The art of a sale.Relationships and doing right by your clients.Just because you’re a great salesman, doesn’t mean you can be a great sales manager.https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigevansnow/
Duration: 00:51:59Dr. Morris Nguyen, MD - AI powered Med-Tech Start-up in Wilmington, NC
Aug 14, 2024Dr. Morris Nguyen, MD is the founder and CEO of Predicate HPG, a Medical Technology company powered by an AI platform, OpenDX. Dr. Nguyen shares the story of how he founded the business, and how AI can be used to increase the quality of our diagnoses and improve treatments. Predicate HPG won the Coastal Entrepreneur of the Year Award in Wilmington, NC!
How did you pick Wilmington, NC as the place to start a Medical Technology business?How can AI be deployed to improve diagnoses and treatments of patients?What does a founder and CEO spend their time d... Duration: 00:51:40John Grinnell - Leadership and Organizational Development Sensai
Jul 30, 2024Summary: Dr. John Grinnell is the founder and CEO of Grinnell Leadership & Organizational Development. He has 37 years of practical experience in the business world, and has become a true expert in helping leaders develop their potential and applying that potential toward the achievement of organizational goals and team success. Dr. Grinnell resides in Wilmington, NC.
Most financial issues in companies are a result of poor leadership. How can I get my organization to change? You likely need to start with yourself first.Leadership comes in many shapes and sizes and needs to be tailored to the group and li... Duration: 00:50:52Heather McWhorter - The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at UNCW
Jul 16, 2024Heather McWhorter is the Executive Director of UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE). The CIE is an organization built around supporting entrepreneurs and start-ups in the greater Wilmington, NC region. Listen to Heather’s story and her vision for supporting the small business ecosystem.
1. The story of how the UNCW CIE was started. Not many towns have the CIE and it is a great resource for the small biz community.
2. Entrepreneurship can be the great equalizer in solving many issues faced in our communities.
3. The rise of entrepreneurship in Wilmington, NC.
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Duration: 00:43:23Jim Roberts - The Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington (NEW)
Jul 05, 2024Jim Roberts has dedicated his career to supporting entrepreneurs and business communities find success. Most notably, Jim founded The Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington (NEW), leveraging his own capital and personal network to make Wilmington, NC a place where start-ups and entrepreneurs can flourish! In June 2024, Wilmington, NC was ranked the #1 start-up ecosystem in the world for cities under 300,000 people, as a result of Jim’s hard work!
1. Did you know that Jim Roberts was the first Executive Director of UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship?
2. Jim explains what an entrepreneurial ecosystem is and what th...
Duration: 01:11:28Wayne Hippo - Made in America! Software Solutions for American Businesses
Jun 18, 2024Wayne Hippo is Co-Owner and Managing Partner of PS Solutions, a US-based Software Engineering and Solutions agency. Wayne started his career as a lawyer, then moved into politics and found his way to starting a Software Solutions Agency. Listen to Wayne’s story as he highlights:
Being the first person in his family to go to college from 5 generations of railroad workers How delivering good work and taking care of your customers is the ultimate marketing strategyThe importance of understanding business needs and goals in designing the right software solutionhttps://pssolutions.net/
Instagram: @pssoluti...
Duration: 00:54:07Tony Silvagni - Professional Surfing and Entrepreneurship
Jun 11, 2024Tony Silvagni is an entrepreneur, world class surfer and an all around great dude. Tony shares his story of balancing the lifestyle of being a professional surfer and business owner, and the similarities of the mental game that go along with both.
Duration: 00:55:27Nicolas Montoya - The Economic and Social Impact of the Hospitality Industry in WIlmington, NC.
Jun 05, 2024Nicolas Montoya is the General Manager of the Blockade Runner Beach Resort in Wrightsville Beach, NC. Nicolas is originally from the country of Colombia, went to high school in the UK, and made his way to Wilmington, NC through a career path in the Hospitality industry. Nicolas has been a mentor and leader for thousands of people over the years, that have gone on to do great things in our local and extended communities.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-montoya-b9b15020/
Website: https://blockade-runner.com/
Duration: 00:58:45Grant Grinnell - Medicinal Mushrooms & Entrepreneurship
Jun 04, 2024Grant Grinnell is the founder and owner of Fresh Alternatives, a Wilmington, NC business focused on providing the most potent and fresh medicinal mushrooms. In this episode, Grant explains:
The Science behind legal, medicinal mushroomsThe benefits medicinal mushrooms have for entrepreneurs and others with high-demanding livesHow to Market a product that people are generally unfamiliar withwww.freshalternatives.com
Instagram: @fresh.alternatives
Facebook: @Fresh Alternatives
Duration: 00:51:45Andy Jones - Leadership and Lawyering
Jun 04, 2024Andy Jones is a Wilmington, NC based - lawyer and business enthusiast. He is the Managing Partner for Michael Best in North Carolina, a law firm that offers a full range of legal services. Andy tells his story of balancing leadership, life and practicing law through, and his journey to becoming a Managing Partner at a very young age.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjones10/
Website: https://www.michaelbest.com/
Duration: 00:56:30Jason Wheeler - Who is Jason Wheeler and what is a Wealth Manager?
Apr 02, 2024Jason Wheeler is the CEO, Partner and Wealth Consultant of Wilmington, NC based Pathfinder Wealth Consulting. Pathfinder Wealth Consulting was formed in 2005 by Robert Penn and Jason Wheeler, after leaving a large Wall Street firm so they could focus on their clients’ needs and not corporate shareholders. We learn about what a financial planner is and questions we should ask ourselves as we plan for the future.
Duration: 01:07:34Dr. Mouhcine Guettabi - what is economics? and how can I use this info to make good business decisions?
Mar 11, 2024Dr. Mouhcine Guettabi is an Associate Professor of Economics at University of North Carolina Wilmington. His recently published research can be found in some of the leading economic journals such as the Review of Economics and Statistics, Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, and the Journal of Regional Science. In addition to his academic work, serves a the regional economist and regularly produces economic forecasts and analytics to support economic small biz development.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mouhcine-guettabi-93797720/
Duration: 01:07:30Tyler Newman - What is BASE and who is Tyler Newman?
Feb 09, 2024Tyler Newman is the President & CEO of BASE (Business Alliance for a Sound Economy) a non-profit advocacy organization that acts as a responsible “voice” and advocate for business and industry in southeastern North Carolina. Tyler shares his personal story, and how that aligns with the tremendous opportunities that Wilmington, NC has to offer.
Instagram: @tylernewman
Website: https://ncbase.org/
Duration: 00:45:26Dallas Romanowski - How to Maximize Value In Your Business
Jan 17, 2024Dallas Romanowski is the owner of Cornerstone Business Advisors, and a successful entrepreneur who has built, grown and sold his own companies, as well as supported many other entrepreneurs in doing the same. He shares his story of transformation from Corporate America to Entrepreneur.
Website: https://www.launchgrowexit.com/
Duration: 00:48:03E10: Dane Scalise - New Hanover County Commissioner, Lawyer and Entrepreneur
Jan 03, 2024Dane Scalise is the newest elected County Commissioner for New Hanover County. He shares his story and highlights the incredible opportunities that Wilmington, NC offers from a personal, family life and professional perspective.
Instagram: @danescalise
Website: Electdane.com
Duration: 00:46:10Natalie English - The NC Career Coast
Dec 04, 2023Natalie English is the President and CEO of your Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. Her experience in and passion for small business advocacy and economic development are second to none. Listen to Natalie’s story and the plans for the continued growth in Wilmington, NC.
Instagram: @wilmington_chamber, @ Nataliehenglish
Websites: https://www.wilmingtonchamber.org/; https://nccareercoast.com/
Duration: 00:46:19Rob Rens, from Active Duty Military to Business Owner and Entrepreneur
Nov 30, 2023Rob is a veteran turned entrepreneur and shares his story of building and selling an insurance agency, to business development and starting a media/marketing agency. Rob’s passion for business and personal development shines through in everything he does!
Instagram: @Rob_Rens, @signalfire.media
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-rens-aab104195/
Duration: 00:48:16John Gillespie, my journey to becoming CTO of MegaCorp
Oct 18, 2023John Gillespie, the CTO of MegaCorp Logistics, shares his story on how he got to this level in his career. Starting with a passion for IT and technology, John also prioritized lifestyle throughout his journey.
https://www.megacorplogistics.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-carter-gillespie/
Duration: 00:49:57Building a lifestyle business with Chad Holderness, Hunter Heverly and Worth Farrington
Sep 20, 2023Chad, Hunter and Worth are local entrepreneurs who have put a priority on lifestyle, building income streams and businesses to support the pursuit of keeping the dream alive.
Instagram: @wbfishingcharters - Worth Farrington; @equationtraining - Chad Holderness
https://www.heverlymarine.com/
Duration: 00:48:43How I bought the Wilmington Business Journal, with Rob Kaiser
Sep 05, 2023Rob Kaiser purchased the Wilmington Business Journal in 2007. He shares his entrepreneurial journey with insights on the local Wilmington Business Community evolution to where it is today!
https://www.wilmingtonbiz.com/
Duration: 00:47:47How I Became a Serial Entrepreneur with Wells Struble
Aug 15, 2023Wells Struble exited his first business venture in his mid-20s and has gone on to build several other businesses in different industries. He is a UNCW alumni and very active in the local small business community in Wilmington, NC.
https://www.tamatea.com
https://biggers-market.myshopify.com/pages/biggers_home
Duration: 00:50:44Entrepreneurship and Commercial Real Estate Development in Historic Wilmington, NC.
Jul 28, 2023Sandy Thorpe is a partner and owner of Parastream Development Co and has taken an entrepreneurial approach to developing commercial real estate in historic Wilmington, NC. Additionally, his team is serving as a catalyst for small biz development in the area. Check out the story of how it came to fruition.
Duration: 00:47:26How I Built A Business As A Blind Man
Jul 18, 2023The story of The National Center for Outdoor and Adventure Education.
Zac Adair was hit by a car in his early 20s, and woke up the next day blind. This is the story of how Zac built a successful outdoor and adventure education business as a legally blind man. Zac Adair and his family live in Wilmington, NC and run adventure education trips all over the world.
Relevant Links:
www.ncoae.org
@ncoae (Instagram)
https://www.facebook.com/NCOAE/
Duration: 00:46:03Nomad Capital
Jun 27, 2023The story of a Father-Son duo building passive and recurring income streams to support the ultimate lifestyle.
Erik and Levi Hemingway are General Contractors by trade; they have become Capital raisers, Investment Fund managers, and Business Builders through hands-on experience. They are generally awesome and family-focused dudes, with the goal of building wealth to support the ultimate lifestyle.
https://nomadcapital.us/
Duration: 00:50:33