Business Solutionaries

When a horticulturalist and a chocolatier join forces to create a new "where food meets flowers" business model, you can bet it includes a dedicated focus on process simplification, decision-making, social networking, and customer service. Join us as entrepreneurs Jim Martin and David Vagasky share insights and humor about their long-time collaboration.

Kat & Ashleigh take a look back at recent podcasts guests to reflect on some of the biggest takeaways so far. Highlights include conversations and tips about communication, documentation, trust, and self-care. An all-time favorite was a discussion they had with a guest about What is Your WHY??

Entrepreneur, author & consultant Whitney McDuff helps people achieve life and career visibility through public speaking and PR opportunities. Her greatest passion is assisting individuals in telling their stories and growing more confident in the process. She's a real die-hard when it comes to work-life efficiencies, so that she can spend more time doing what she loves. Whitney shares her favorite technology hacks and provides quality inspiration for Q1.

From growing up in her mother's dance studio in High Point, NC to launching her own Peace, Love & Hip Hop Studio in Daniel Island, Angel Roberts has seen and done it all, including costume designing for That 70s Show. She shares how hard work, planning, saving, and consistent communication helped her build momentum in her dream business.

For Amber Cote, treating people like people, rather than employees, has been a key to success for the Patrick Properties Hospitality Group. The company's collaborative and encouraging culture continues to help the property and events management organization press forward during COVID-19. Amber shares insights on contract changes, talent development, and importance of taking care of each other.

Find out what happens when two serial entrepreneurs unite to turn an old idea into a dynamic solution. For the founders of OME Gear and A Salty Rim, Julie Weldon and Stace Pierce, you can't dance together if your core values don't align. They share stories of their successes, failures, dreams, and new adventures.

Bringing lessons learned last year with you into the New Year is today's topic of discussion with Allora Co-Founders Kat & Ashleigh. From being more present and mindful to slowing down and saying "no", they share why looking back is the best way to move forward.

Charleston real estate phenom B.V. Messervy believes in checking all the boxes when it comes to running a successful business. She relies on the key practices of direct communication, trust-building, and practicing tough conversations before you have them. Her biggest piece of advice? Run your business. Don't let it run you.

An unexpected opportunity in the IT industry has kept enterprise account executive Whit Smith in the center of the ever-changing world of technology. He shares why he's a "get it done kind of guy" and why educating your team is the best way to keep your business secure.

Wellness coach Dr. Ja'net Biship is an expert at helping people build better versions of themselves through the development of mental and physical resiliency. She shares her personal story and explains how every life and career experience is preparing you for what you're ultimately meant to do