John Fitzpatrick, CEO of Force Marketing, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Founded in 2007, Force Marketing is an automotive marketing company that helps dealerships create smooth customer experiences.  In addition to his role as CEO, John is also a little league baseball coach, dance dad and board member of the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.  Tune in to meet John as the guys talk business, family and how he gives back to his community.   The guys also share the story of Wish Kid Caliana’s wish for gymnastics lessons granted by Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC in anticipation of our 16th annual Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney.  Bags fly Saturday, November 2nd at Freedom Park with sponsorship opportunities available through Friday, September 27th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Sarette with Frenchy’s Sip and Shop joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Frenchy’s is SouthEnd’s largest bottle shop for craft beers and natural wines and is located within a historical building that dates back to 1933.  When researching locations for Frenchy’s, Chris knew he wanted something rich with history versus new construction.  The renovated space and atmosphere pairs perfectly with the handmade artisanal products the shop offers.  Tune in to meet Chris, learn more about his longtime experience in the beer and wine industry, what brought him to Charlotte and all that Frenchy’s has to offer including 700 different beer and wine options.   Trent and Patrick also share the story of Wish Kid Amorette’s wish-come-true in anticipation of our 2024 Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney for Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC.  This year’s tourney will be our Sweet 16th and is scheduled for Saturday, November 2nd at Freedom Park.  To learn more about the tourney, sponsorship opportunities and other ways to “pitch in”, visit pitchinforwishes.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Clay with MECA Commercial Real Estate joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Eric shares details about his love for Gaston County, plans for growth and development in the area and his role as head coach of the ladies’ golf team at Gaston Christian.    Trent and Patrick also share the story of Wish Kid Darryl’s wish-come-true in anticipation of our 2024 Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney for Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC.  This year’s tourney will be our Sweet 16th and is scheduled for Saturday, November 2nd at Freedom Park.  To learn more about the tourney, sponsorship opportunities and other ways to “pitch in”, visit pitchinforwishes.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael DePalma, President of the Bridge Foundation, and Eduardo Ramirez-Pineda join Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  The Bridge Foundation was established in 2003 to promote friendship and the exchange of ideas among some of Charlotte’s young professionals.  Each year, members of the group award one Mecklenburg County high school graduate with a scholarship.  Eduardo Ramirez-Pineda is the 2024 recipient of the scholarship and will be entering UNC Charlotte this fall (with 80 college credits already under his belt).  Tune in to hear Eduardo’s story and goals for the future, and how his technical background paired with his excellent communication skills helped him shine through the scholarship interview process.    Trent and Patrick also share the story of Wish Kid Avalynn’s wish-come-true in anticipation of our 2024 Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney for Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC.  This year’s tourney will be our Sweet 16th and is scheduled for Saturday, November 2nd at Freedom Park.  To learn more about the tourney, sponsorship opportunities and other ways to “pitch in”, visit pitchinforwishes.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McClure King, President of Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company, joins Trent and Patrick on "At Home with Roby". McClure shares details about his health and fitness goals in 2024 and how his lifestyle changes have positively influenced his business life. Tune in to meet McClure and learn more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Graney, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Nacelle Solutions, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Founded in 2014, Nacelle delivers solutions that solve strategic ESG initiatives for customers while delivering clean, environmentally friendly fuel.  Tune in to learn about Patrick’s education, his upbringing working in the warehouse of his father’s diesel fuel distribution business, the start of Nacelle Solutions and later his Avolta development company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Bromley with Integrated Insurance Solutions joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Kevin, a self-proclaimed nerd that loves to talk insurance, gives the guys a broad and easy to understand overview of the insurance world.  Tune in to learn about how Kevin landed in the insurance industry, what drew him to the city of Charlotte and his side hustle as a trivia host each Tuesday night at The Landing at Fourth Ward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas Willingham, President of Mint Hill Cabinets, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Mint Hill Cabinets was founded in 1961 by Mr. MC Carriker, a local home builder turned cabinet maker.  One of his first customers was Mr. Andrew Roby who needed a 5’ vanity for a customer.  As they say, the rest is history.  Mint Hill Cabinets and Andrew Roby, Inc. have partnered together on countless projects since that very first meeting over 60 years ago.  Tune in to learn more about the history between the two businesses and the strong, multigenerational friendships developed along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Tall dials in from Sullivan’s Island, SC to join Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Michael’s career in the hotel and hospitality industry started when he was just a teenager cleaning tennis courts at a resort on Hilton Head Island.  This role morphed into snack bar attendant, pool attendant and on up.  Tune in to learn how these roles and early experiences shaped Michael’s road to Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, his first job post-graduation at Rock Resorts in Vail, CO, and the Low Country where he served as President and Co-Owner of Charlestowne Hotels for over 15 years.  Today, Michael serves as Founder and CEO of MWT Consulting where he offers insight and advisory to groups and individuals in the hospitality industry.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trent’s oldest daughter, Tatum Haston, joins the guys on “At Home with Roby” to share details about their recent trip to Myrtle Beach.  Together, the two logged over 60 hours each hunting for sharks’ teeth and came home with another 3,500 teeth to add to their impressive collection!  For Trent, hunting for sharks’ teeth is a challenge that encourages structure, discipline and patience and provides him with quiet time to organize his thoughts.  For Tatum, the hunts provide her with quiet time away from her siblings and solo bonding time with her dad.  They both enjoy the early mornings, stunning sunrises, and quite literally, bumping into new people and making new friends.  Tune in to learn more about their trip and a few of the life lessons they learned along their many miles of sand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.