BrandBuilders

This is a great time to be a beer lover in Charlotte. We have so many craft beers and breweries to choose from, no matter what we’re in the mood for. But while so many of them are going bigger, our friends at Lower Left Brewing are starting small. Tim Curtis and Alex Shoenthal, self-described “hop heads,” found the perfect location with lots of good company in LoSo, and have rolled up their garage doors on their new, 900-square-foot space with a patio. They’re joining us on the BrandBuilders Podcast to tell us about their a-ha moment.

We love when a local group from Charlotte has such a good idea, it goes national. One of those ideas that’s been incredibly popular both locally, and now nationally, is Girls on the Run. The afterschool program started more than 20 years ago in Charlotte with 13 girls and now counts more than a MILLION girls who have participated in all 50 states! Joining us today on the BrandBuilders Podcast are the local director and program manager for Girls on the Run Charlotte, Maghan Knight and Mary Stuart Fountain.

A good reason you probably know the name of “Make-A-Wish” is because of the sheer number of good deeds they do for children with chronic or terminal illnesses. Behind the scenes, there are teams working hard every day to make those wishes happen. Logistics of a magical day are one thing, and fundraising to make wishes come true are another. Pitchin’ For Wishes is coming up soon in Charlotte. It’s sponsored by Andrew Roby – the general contractor and real estate company. Christian McCall from Andrew Roby is here with Chris Weber from Make-A-Wish to tell us about it.

When employees can keep their cool — not too hot, not too cold — they perform better and get more work done! We’re being a little cheeky about introducing our next guest on the BrandBuilders Podcast because they are doing serious business in designing fans with a good-humored name. Give a big welcome to the director of sales distribution at Big Ass Fans, Kevin Young.

(and man, does he look familiar!)