Episode 2 of 2: In the age of video conferencing and packages delivered by a drone, we ofttimes forget that at one time, the railroads were our link to the world and the business titans of their day.

Iron and steel rails crisscrossed the country, connecting communities and supercharging commerce and communication throughout the tectonic changes of the Industrial Revolution and beyond.

Join us for part 2 of Biz-eWerk's first video interview, a two-part series with Albert Churella, historian and author of a three-volume history of the storied Pennsylvania Railroad.

For more information about Al's PRR trilogy:

• ⁠⁠The Pennsylvania Railroad, Volume 1, Building an Empire, 1846-1917⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠Volume 2, The Age of Limits, 1917–1933⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠Volume 3, The Long Decline, 1933–1968

Episode 1 of 2: In the age of video conferencing and packages delivered by a drone, we ofttimes forget that at one time, the railroads were our link to the world and the business titans of their day.

Iron and steel rails crisscrossed the country, connecting communities and supercharging commerce and communication throughout the tectonic changes of the Industrial Revolution and beyond.

Join us for part 1 of Biz-eWerk's first video interview, a two-part series with Albert Churella, historian and author of a three-volume history of the storied Pennsylvania Railroad.

For more information about Al's PRR trilogy:

• ⁠The Pennsylvania Railroad, Volume 1, Building an Empire, 1846-1917⁠
• ⁠Volume 2, The Age of Limits, 1917–1933⁠
• ⁠Volume 3, The Long Decline, 1933–1968

In the age of video conferencing and packages delivered by a drone, we ofttimes forget that at one time, the railroads were our link to the world and the business titans of their day.

Iron and steel rails crisscrossed the country, connecting communities and supercharging commerce and communication throughout the tectonic changes of the Industrial Revolution and beyond.

Join us for Biz-eWerk's first video interview, a two-part series with Albert Churella, historian and author of a three-volume history of the storied Pennsylvania Railroad.

Be sure to subscribe to Biz-eWerk so you don't miss any episodes of this special two-part video podcast premiering August 12th.

For more information about Al's PRR trilogy:

• The Pennsylvania Railroad, Volume 1, Building an Empire, 1846-1917
• Volume 2, The Age of Limits, 1917–1933
• Volume 3, The Long Decline, 1933–1968

Episode 2 of 2: Running a business is a race, and when your business is running, walking, jogging, and exercising, it’s a race to ensure the best possible customer experience. In this episode, Biz-eWerk speaks with Amy and Chris Minkle, co-owners of ⁠Fleet Feet Charleston⁠, about changing career paths, launching a successful franchise, overcoming challenges, and utilizing complementary skills. They'll share how their collaboration, including Chris's financial acumen and Amy's marketing and HR expertise, drives their business and how they've built a thriving brick-and-mortar experience in an online world by focusing on unparalleled customer experience and community engagement.

Episode 1 of 2: Running a business is a race, and when your business is running, walking, jogging, and exercising, it’s a race to ensure the best possible customer experience. In this episode, Biz-eWerk speaks with Amy and Chris Minkle, co-owners of Fleet Feet Charleston, about changing career paths, launching a successful franchise, overcoming challenges, and utilizing complementary skills. They'll share how their collaboration, including Chris's financial acumen and Amy's marketing and HR expertise, drives their business and how they've built a thriving brick-and-mortar experience in an online world by focusing on unparalleled customer experience and community engagement.

Episode 2 of 2: Join us for an insightful conversation with ⁠Melissa Latham⁠, President and Managing Director of ⁠Global Recruiters of Lowcountry⁠, where she shares her incredible journey through the retail and fashion world beginning in Biz-eWerk’s fav decade, the Awesome Eighties. In this episode, Melissa recounts her rise through the ranks, holding positions from Fourth Key to corporate Vice President at well-known brands like The Limited, Lane Bryant, Vera Bradley, and Jockey International. She also shares fascinating details about her international work experience, including traveling to Saudi Arabia and across Europe. Recently, Melissa made the leap from corporate leadership to founding an executive recruitment firm with a passion for people and the power of networking, which she identifies as the true driver of her career success. Find out how her advice to “make two friends a day" can help you build your network for long-term professional development and career growth.

Episode 1 of 2: Join us for an insightful conversation with Melissa Latham, President and Managing Director of Global Recruiters of Lowcountry, where she shares her incredible journey through the retail and fashion world beginning in Biz-eWerk’s fav decade, the Awesome Eighties. In this episode, Melissa recounts her rise through the ranks, holding positions from Fourth Key to corporate Vice President at well-known brands like The Limited, Lane Bryant, Vera Bradley, and Jockey International. She also shares fascinating details about her international work experience, including traveling to Saudi Arabia and across Europe. Recently, Melissa made the leap from corporate leadership to founding an executive recruitment firm with a passion for people and the power of networking, which she identifies as the true driver of her career success. Find out how her advice to “make two friends a day" can help you build your network for long-term professional development and career growth.

Have you ever met someone at work and thought, I’d like to try that job! For Tony Horwath, that eureka moment meant changing his career path from engineering to sales. And then, moving into a founding role for a whole new business pioneering sales outsourcing. In this episode of Biz-eWerk, Tony tells us about his career shift ultimately leading to the establishment of his business, Sales Focus, in 1998. He explains the core mission of Sales Focus: helping clients grow through dedicated sales teams with a process and adaptability that works across various industries, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Tony also shares insights on the evolution of sales and the impact of technology like AI and offers advice for entrepreneurs facing growth challenges.

What’s in a name? For the Queen Street Hospitality Group, the restaurant, 82 Queen, and the location, 82 Queen Street, are front and center. Plus, 82 Queen was founded in 1982 – an alignment that makes things easy to remember. In this episode of Biz-eWerk, Jonathan Kish, CEO, shares his journey in the finance and restaurant industries, discussing the history of Queen Street Hospitality Group and his careerprogression from server to managing multiple restaurants. Highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced during the pandemic, as well as the importance of adaptability, hard work, and staying informed about industry trends and political factors affecting the business, Jonathan emphasizes the significance of staffing, employee benefits, and balancing expansion plans with economic factors in the restaurant industry.