Episodes
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Entrepreneur Minute - Jason Giulietti, Central SC Alliance
Central South Carolina continues to attract major investment, new employers and jobs — but what will it take to sustain that momentum? We sit down with Jason Giulietti, president and CEO of the Central SC Alliance, to talk about the region’s economic development strategy, its competitive…
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Entrepreneur Minute - Micah Brandenburg, Legendary Exits
Most entrepreneurs spend years — even decades — building a business, but far fewer spend enough time planning how they will eventually leave it. Micah Brandenburg, president of Legendary Exits, works with business owners years before a potential sale to help them build value, strengthen their...
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Entrepreneur Minute - Kimberly Rickman, Venture X- Downtown Columbia
Meet Kimberly Rickman, co-owner of Venture X – Downtown Columbia, a premium flexible workspace serving entrepreneurs, freelancers, small businesses and corporations. Venture X offers private offices, conference rooms, virtual offices and shared community space in the heart of downtown Columbia....
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Nick Osborne, Lowcountry Food Bank
Fighting hunger takes more than distributing food — it takes understanding the strengths and needs of individual communities. Lowcountry Food Bank President and CEO Nick Osborne discusses the organization’s shift toward an asset-based approach, working alongside more than 240 partner agencies to...
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Johnny Weaver talks about the 37th Annual Wooden Boat Show in Georgetown, SC
Johnny Weaver talks about the 37th Annual Wooden Boat Show in Georgetown, SC by Alan Cooper
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Entrepreneur Minute - Clarice Henderson, Scout
One of America's most legendary vehicle brands is making its comeback, and it's happening in South Carolina. Join us as Clarice Henderson of Scout Motors shares the latest from Blythewood, where the new Training Center is open, more than 800 Midlands residents are already part of the team, and...
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Entrepreneur Minute - Molly Talbot-Metz, The Mary Black Foundation
The Mary Black Foundation in Spartanburg, SC is turning 30 this July. As an independent grantmaking organization that aims to improve the health and well-being of the people and communities of Spartanburg County, Mary Black Foundation has invested more than $74.5 million into the Spartanburg...
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A Conversation with Chris White, Columbia Metropolitan Airport
In this episode, we speak with Chris White, President and CEO of Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), about the airport's continued transformation and its growing impact on the Midlands. Recent projects include a major terminal energy initiative featuring a solar canopy, microgrid, and battery...
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Entrepreneur Minute - Karen Yip, Yip Premier Real Estate
Karen's story is a remarkable example of the American dream—from launching her company in a spare bedroom in 2013 to building one of the Midlands' most respected independent real estate firms while staying true to her family's entrepreneurial roots. In our conversation, she shares why investing…
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Nancy Parr, Environmental Protection Manager, Westinghouse’s Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility
Nancy Parr, a 36-year Westinghouse employee, serves as the environmental protection manager at the company’s Columbia SC Fuel Fabrication Facility, one of the largest nuclear fuel facilities in the world. Located in Hopkins since 1968, the 1,200 employees produce fuel pellets, rods, assemblies…
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Entrepreneur Minute - Meghan Rowe, White Leaf Provisions
Mount Pleasant, SC-based White Leaf Provisions is bringing a European approach to organic baby and family food to families across the United States. Founded by Keith and Meghan Rowe, the company combines regenerative farming practices with some of the world's strictest food safety standards,...
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Entrepreneur Minute - Chris White, Columbia Metropolitan Airport
In this episode, we speak with Chris White, President and CEO of Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), about the airport's continued transformation and its growing impact on the Midlands. Recent projects include a major terminal energy initiative featuring a solar canopy, microgrid, and battery...
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Entrepreneur Minute - Jessica Vernon, Inspirada Creative
Jessica is a storyteller and strategic consultant helping early and growth-stage companies position themselves in the hearts and minds of their audiences through the ancient art of a good story. She makes the car that Jessica makes the case that the companies that thrive in this next era will be...
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Entrepreneur Minute - Danny Dorsel, President, SC Governor's School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM)
Backed by a $500,000 Google grant, GSSM is launching a groundbreaking AI Educator Initiative that will help teachers across South Carolina integrate artificial intelligence into classrooms and prepare students for the jobs of the future. Through a statewide AI Teacher Institute, Faculty Fellows...
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Entrepreneur Minute - Jeff Ruble, Kate Bugby, Columbia Area Development Partnership
Jeff Ruble and Kate Bugby are the leadership team of the newly formed Columbia Area Development Partnership (CADP) in South Carolina. Launched in July 2025, CADP serves as Richland County’s economic development engine – uniting public and private partners to drive long-term community prosperity....
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Entrepreneur Minute - Margaret Ellen Pender, John Moorman, Anchor Investment Management
In this conversation, Margaret Ellen Pender and John Moorman of Anchor Investment Management, LLC., reflect on the firm’s steady growth from a single advisor to a team of nearly 20, and the principles that have guided that evolution. Over the years, the firm has evolved its services to meet the...
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Entrepreneur Minute - Allen Smith, Katherine O'Neill, One Spartanburg, Inc.
What’s behind Spartanburg SC's remarkable growth story? In this episode, we sit down with Allen Smith and Katherine O'Neill of OneSpartanburg, Inc. to unpack a record-setting 2025 and explore what’s attracting billions in investment and new jobs to the region. From its ranking as a top 10...
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Entrepreneur Minute - Nikki Haley, The O6 Foundation
O6 Afterschool is celebrating 10 years of impact, helping public school students across South Carolina build confidence and succeed through hands-on, engaging academic support. Founded by former South Carolina Governor and U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley, the Original Six Foundation has grown the...
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Entrepreneur Minute - Drew Parker and Jim Canavos, The Pickle Yard
The Pickle Yard is bringing a whole new level of energy to the Upstate—where pickleball, padel, great food, and good company all come together in one place. With courts, simulators, a vibrant patio scene, it’s designed for everything from competitive play to laid-back nights out. Get ready—this…
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Amy Barch podcast
Amy Barch podcast by Alan Cooper
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Entrepreneur Minute - Michael Grozier, Trueline
Opening in 2026, Trueline is Greenville’s next-generation live music and entertainment venue, built for both artists and fans. Founder and CEO Michael Grozier, co-founder of House of Blues, brings over 30 years of experience in creating unforgettable experiences. Trueline combines cutting-edge...
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Entrepreneur Minute - Dr. Greg Little, Midlands Technical College
Backed by one of the largest appropriations in the college’s history from the South Carolina Legislature, MTC is accelerating its response to the state’s widening skills gap across high-growth industries. The investment positions the college to significantly expand the pipeline of job-ready...
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Entrepreneur Minute - Georgia Mjartan, Central Carolina Community Foundation
Georgia Mjartan, President & CEO of Central Carolina Community Foundation, is leading one of South Carolina’s most impactful philanthropic organizations at a pivotal moment for community investment. Since stepping into the role in July 2024, Mjartan has brought deep statewide leadership…
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Entrepreneur Minute - Jess MacCallum, The DAM Leadership Workbook
Jess MacCallum, President of Professional Printers in Columbia, SC, recently published a 60-page, self-guided leadership workbook inspired by real-world experience helping his daughter turn around a six-person salon where trust was low and clients were leaving. Those practical conversations…
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Entrepreneur Minute - Kamber Parker Bowden, Generational Performance Solutions
Kamber Parker Bowden, CEO and founder of Generational Performance Solutions (GPS), brings more than 50,000 hours of research on generational and workforce dynamics to today’s evolving workplace. In September 2025, she published her debut book, The Generational Advantage: How to Lead, Communicate,...
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Vincent Sheheen, Mayor of Camden, SC
Elected to Camden City Council in November 2024, Sheheen is focused on crafting a bold and authentic vision for Camden’s future - one that celebrates its rich history while positioning it as a thriving small Southern town where people want to visit, live, and invest. His mission centers on...
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Christina Lock, CEO & Founder , Catch Talent and Catch Federal
In this episode, we speak with Christina Lock, an entrepreneur, leader, human resources executive, and public speaker with a proven track record of building companies and shaping talent strategies. As the Founder and CEO of Catch Talent, Christina leads the delivery of technical recruiting…
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Entrepreneur Minute - Brad Moranz, The Charleston Christmas Special
Charleston’s longest-running holiday show returns for its 30th season with an all-new musical spectacular. The Charleston Christmas Special brings together top singers, dancers, and musicians for a high-energy celebration. With 11 performances Dec. 12–21 at Charleston Music Hall, it’s a holiday...
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Entrepreneur Minute - Ashley McLeod, Heritage Landcare
Heritage Landcare, now led by the second generation of the McLeod family, has delivered professional landscape services across South Carolina since 1986. The company partners with commercial clients to provide reliable landscape maintenance, installation, and stormwater management grounded in...
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Entrepreneur Minute - Annilie Kelley and Pamella Sammons, The Bridal Loft
Greenville’s newest luxury bridal boutique, The Bridal Loft, has officially made its debut after opening for appointments in late August and celebrating with a grand opening event on October 23. Located in The Village of West Greenville, the boutique brings a modern, elevated bridal experience to...
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Entrepreneur Minute - David Platts, SC Arts Commission
The South Carolina Arts Commission is bringing its services closer to home through new regional hubs designed to connect residents with grants, staff assistance, programming, and partnerships right in their own communities. These six hubs make it easier than ever for artists and organizations to...
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Entrepreneur Minute - Garrett Stern, Center for Innovative Leadership at Furman University
The Center for Innovative Leadership combines Furman’s world-class academic expertise with the insight of leading business experts and coaches to help develop strategic leaders, creative problem-solvers, and innovators ready to navigate today’s complex challenges. The Center now offers a...
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Entrepreneur Minute - Studio 2LR with Gretchen Lambert, Wes Lyles and Tripp Riley
Studio 2LR, Inc. is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm based in Columbia, South Carolina. Dedicated to design excellence, the firm brings passion and creativity to each project, crafting environments that inspire and engage. In 2025, they are celebrating their 20th anniversary.
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Entrepreneur Minute - Matt Rosa, Alita
Alita is a healthcare technology company focused on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to transform post-acute and senior care. Its AI-powered agent automates admissions, intake, and hiring processes, engaging families and job seekers around the clock so providers can spend less time...
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Sam Herskovitz, Executive Director, The Boyd Innovation Center
The Boyd Innovation Center in Columbia, SC recently named Sam Herskovitz as its new Executive Director. With more than a decade of experience scaling enterprise SaaS products and guiding startups to successful exits, Sam brings proven leadership to Columbia’s hub for high-growth, high-tech...
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Entrepreneur Minute - Bill Rader, Efferent Labs
Efferent Labs, founded by entrepreneurs Bill Rader and Dr. Spencer Rosero, was born out of a deeply personal mission to transform medical research. The company’s groundbreaking Living Informatics platform delivers real-time, in vivo cellular data through advanced biosensors and AI-driven…
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Ethel Bunch and Allen Klump, Palmetto Nuclear Coalition
Ethel Bunch and Allen Klump, Palmetto Nuclear Coalition by Alan Cooper
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Entrepreneur Minute - Chad Charles, Charles & Associates
Charles & Associates, a trusted name in home repair and remodeling for more than 32 years, serves Greenwood, Greenville, and the Lakelands with licensed, bonded, and insured expertise. Recently named to the 2025 Best of South Carolina list in the Construction & Remodeling Contractors category…
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Entrepreneur Minute - Dr. Susan Johnson, Nature at Work
Nature at Work is a statewide platform that helps employers, educators, and communities integrate nature into the way we work, live, and lead. Founded in South Carolina, the initiative connects organizations to nature-based strategies, providers, and partnerships that support healthier people,...
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Entrepreneur Minute - Will Horn, g/d/n/a
global digital needs agency | gdna (often stylized “g/d/n/a”) is a fast‑growing cloud-native consultancy and AWS Premier Partner based in Charleston, SC. Founded in 2022, gdna blends human ingenuity with technical excellence to help startups, SMBs, and enterprises build scalable, secure, and...
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Entrepreneur Minute - Jody Chastain, Ritedose Corporation
Ritedose has unveiled a new 225,000-square-foot distribution and logistics center at Performance Park in Columbia, SC, boosting its capacity to handle over 2 billion doses annually. The facility is part of an $81 million investment that has already created 100 new jobs and supports the state’s...
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Julie Tindall, Tindall Architecture Workshop
Based in Greenville, SC, Tindall Architecture Workshop is a husband and wife team based in Greenville, SC, focused on inspiring residential architecture and unmatched service throughout the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida.
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Entrepreneur Minute - John Seaman, Data Moose
The mission at Data Moose is to help non-profits make the world a better place, by providing direct access to actionable data in a secure environment.
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Entrepreneur Minute - Chris Thibault, Evan Owen, Qwerky.ai
Colmbia, SC-based Qwerky.ai is a cutting-edge technology firm that's pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence and changing the way we interact with machines. Founded by Chris Thibeault and Evan Owen, Qwerky.ai is the culmination of their passion for innovation and their desire to make a...
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Entrepreneur Minute - Q Moldrik, Legacy Digital
Legacy Digital Media, founded in 2023 by Q Moldrik, is a boutique full-service digital marketing agency based in Mount Pleasant (Greater Charleston), South Carolina with national reach . Rooted in community-driven storytelling and creative strategy, Legacy Digital specializes in holistic...
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Entrepreneur Minute - Derek Gracely, Grass Nerds
Serving the Greenville, South Carolina area, Grass Nerds offers a professional, passionate approach to lawn care. The team understands that maintaining a healthy, vibrant lawn requires more than just effort—it takes expertise, consistency, and a true love for the craft. Grass Nerds is committed…
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Andy Marquart, EdVenture
EdVenture children's museum in Columbia, SC is now embracing a multi-generational audience, as children who visited in the early 2000s return with kids of their own for tactile, interactive, and fun experiences. In 2025, this hands-on approach to learning is more valuable than ever. Discover…
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Entrepreneur Minute - Jennifer Foster, King's Classical School
This fall there will be new private school opening in Greenville, SC, King’s Classical School. King's was founded by members of St. Paul’s Anglican Church to serve the families of Greenville seeking a classical, biblically faithful education. Their mission is to provide excellence and virtue in…
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Entrepreneur Minute - Dr. Troy Hall, Cohesion Culture
Recognized as the Talent Retention Expert of the year by the International Association of Top Professionals, named as one of the Top 20 Business Leaders by Valiant CEO Magazine, Dr. Troy Hall is an award-winning talent retention consultant, international speaker, author of multiple bestselling...
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Entrepreneur Minute - Kim Smith, Health Evolve Technologies
Kim Smith is a sought-after speaker, author, with 18 years of executive leadership experience in top healthcare systems—including Duke Medicine, Tenet Healthcare, and MUSC Health. In 2023, she founded Health Evolve Technologies with a vision to help birthing women manage their heart health,...
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