Charlotte Business Podcast

Today we will be talking with Megan Smith. Megan works with The Small Business Center (SBC) at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and is at the heart of small business resources in Concord, Kannapolis, Salisbury, and surrounding towns. Whether you want to start a small business or grow an existing business, the SBC can help you develop a plan of action for lasting success.

Megan is eager to share her love for small business and community, and to apply her background in workforce development and program management. She also holds degrees in secondary education, organizational leadership, and HR management. Megan values giving back through community engagement and strives in helping small business succeed.

The Small Business Center at RCCC, like all small business centers at local community colleges, is there to provide high quality small business education and relevant, comprehensive assistance to anyone in their region who is wanting to start a small business or wanting to grow a small business they are already operating. Programs and services of the Small Business Center are sponsored by the Small Business Center Network (SBCN) of the North Carolina Community College System.

The NC Community Colleges Small Business Center Network assists in starting an average of more than 600 businesses each year. Small Business Centers have an economic impact in 90% of all NC Counties each year, helping to create and retain nearly 3,000 jobs annually.

Megan is going to share with you some of the ways she and the RCCC SBC are currently able to help local small businesses, give some great tips and insight, and share with you some of the upcoming events that can help small business owners who may be struggling, or who want to grow business are having difficulty doing so.

Rowan-Cabarrus Community Collage

704-216-3534

https://www.rccc.edu/sbc/

https://www.sbcbrace.com/

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Erika Heeren, a writer, former journalist, and military spouse, started a great business to help other business owners marker their businesses effectively.

Erika runs the Small Business Marketing Studio and has business offices in several cities across the country. She and her staff are talented in getting business owners the best bang for their marketing dollars, and believe me, in these times a good marketing campaign is something that will help you to grow your business.

Look for her new book "First Dollar Feeling" coming out soon!

https://smallbusinessmarketingstudio.com/

https://smallbusinessmarketingstudio.com/blog/

https://www.facebook.com/smbmarketingstudio/

https://www.facebook.com/smbmarketingstudio/

https://www.instagram.com/smbmarketingstudio/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/smallbusinessmarketingstudio/

https://www.pinterest.com/SMBMarketingStudio/

eMail: [email protected]

David Gold, has been an FAA-certificated Air-frame and Power plant Mechanic since 1979. He performs all of the installations, which means that you get consistent high-quality results. And he has a generous, old-school customer service policy of treating customers the way he would like to be treated.

"Your vehicles benefit from my love of automobiles and electronics! This never feels like WORK to me, so my customers always get the highest quality workmanship. Every car is handled as if it were my own. No-one else will ever touch your cars. I perform all installations personally, and have been doing this since 1982 and I love it."

-David Gold

704-999-1887

https://rollingtones.info/

https://www.facebook.com/Rollingtonesupgrades/

https://www.instagram.com/rollingtones1/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rollingtones/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/rolling-tones-charlotte-3

https://www.alignable.com/concord-nc/rolling-tones

https://issuu.com/mobileelectronics/docs/17me_december/32

After serving in the US Navy. And before becoming an award-winning celebrity clothing designer. William made history when he became the first African-American to win a championship in the history of NASCAR. He added to his resume of accomplishments by being inducted into the NC Military Veterans' Hall of Fame in 2018.

With a client list which includes celebrities Eddie Griffin, DL Hughley, and Stephen Curry, William has become one of the most sought after clothing designers in America; as well as an accomplished public speaker and branding expert. William has designed looks for the red carpet at the Grammys, Oscars and Emmy Awards.

A serial entrepreneur, William has been voted “Best Custom Clothier” 8 times, “Best Men’s Suits” 3 times and “Best New Clothing Store”. His newest endeavor promotional products company "We'll Brand It" has proven to be another successful move

William is also a noted philanthropist. In 2010, he founded the William Wilson Charitable Foundation to raise funds to fight domestic violence survivor scholarships. He also hosts an annual celebrity charity event, "The Clothier Classic" which raises money for the scholarships for domestic violence survivors.

https://www.williamwilsonclothing.com/

https://www.facebook.com/WearWilliamWilson/

https://www.instagram.com/theclothier/

https://twitter.com/theclothier

https://www.linkedin.com/in/theclothier/

https://www.pinterest.com/theclothier/

Medah Shenoy is from India and she has found a way to help artisans in her home country by being an agent for them and helping them to sell their beautiful handmade crafts to a worldwide market. This gives them the ability to sell their locally made crafts to a wider market and helps them to earn more money and have a better life in India. You should check out Medas Facebook page. She has live broadcasts from her shop where she not only shows some of the products that she sells, but you get a real understanding about the history and traditions of India, the artisans that she works with. Her live streams are an education into her culture.

https://www.abhivyaktii.com/

https://www.facebook.com/abhivyaktiii

Treehouse Vineyards planted their first vines in the spring of 2005. Since that time, they have planted eight varieties of Muscadines. Muscadines are native to this area; therefore, they can be grown organically. Treehouse Vineyards have been students of nutrition for over 25 years and are really excited about the potential for organically fertilized grapes. There is a very distinct taste difference in wines that have been organically fertilized.

301 Bay St, Monroe, NC 28112

704.283.4208

https://treehousevineyards.com/

https://www.facebook.com/TreehouseVineyards

Tailored Home Care has a team of highly qualified and trustworthy caregivers who are dedicated to providing exceptional services. Their goal is to cater to your loved one's needs. Each caregiver has gone through a background check, a drug screening, and a motor vehicle record check to ensure safety. We also make sure that each of our aids can make your loved ones feel comfortable and independent.

https://www.tailoredhomecarenc.com/ (https://www.tailoredhomecarenc.com/)

https://www.facebook.com/tailoredhomecareinc/ (https://www.facebook.com/tailoredhomecareinc/)

https://www.instagram.com/tailoredhomecareinc/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/tailoredhomecareinc/?hl=en)

Today we talk with Eric Kirsck from Mito Station, a co-working space here in Charlotte that was built to meet the needs of innovative startup healthcare companies.

Eric is a true entrepreneur and has successfully operated several business, and has an interesting story.

https://www.mitostation.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-kirsch-2b8579101/

Justin Fisher Works with E-Colors in the Concord area.

E-Colors in Education Inc. is a public charity. Contributions exempt from Federal income taxes pursuant to 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Tax ID # 47-1141817)

MISSION

E-Colors in Education is a public charity that is dedicated to delivering valuable, authentic and mindful coaching, as well as personal and professional development to every school in every nation.

VISION

We are positively influencing every student, parent, educator and collaborator to become effective communicators, intentional leaders and caring citizens.

CORE VALUES

Clarity: Clarity is brought to generate an awareness, and create an environment, where diversity of perspectives is appreciated and celebrated.

Communication: Communication skills are essential to prepare oneself to be college and workforce ready. Our sessions are designed to incorporate processes, tools and exercises that enhance an individual or team’s ability to communicate more effectively.

Influencing: Our community, stakeholders and educators influence our network and/or partnerships. It is our goal to positively impact communities in ways that yield improved outcomes and add value.

Fiscal Stewardship: When delivering services and materials, our nonprofit will manage, allocate and monitor resources, keeping fiscal stewardship at the forefront.

Sound Business Practices: Sound business practices will be upheld. We will be ethical, accountable, and transparent with our practices.

Sustainability: Our efforts at every campus are to cultivate an environment where individuals embrace the mission, vision and values of the organization. The endurance of systems and processes are key to sustainability.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

People: People matter and contributions from every individual are valued.

Purpose: The purpose of our nonprofit is to develop champions. Our champions bring change, new ideas, strategies and action. Thus, we establish high performing teams through the 8 Essentials of Intentional Leadership.

Process: The training and coaching plan we offer require an investment in process. Our training strategy is critical to building capacity within your organization.

Products: Our products are designed to embrace the diversity of all personalities and each individual’s character.

https://www.ecolorsineducation.org/ (https://www.ecolorsineducation.org/)

Rob has extensive experience in performing Incident Analysis, designing Human Performance Improvement systems, designing and improving Corrective Action Programs, assessing, designing and running Procedure Programs, and educating staff. As a previous field and management owner of these areas, he brings an implementation mentality to consulting, along with a recognized capability to make the science practically applicable at all levels. He was involved in developing multiple industry international standards for Human Performance, Root Cause Analysis and Procedure Excellence. He has successfully consulted for over one hundred companies in various fields including manufacturing, petrochemical, power generation (nuclear and non-nuclear), power transmission and distribution, and numerous Department of Energy sites. He consults internationally in over 20 countries.

Rob is a sought after mentor, coach and trainer, and is routinely invited to speak at international and regional conferences on safety, Performance Improvement, Incident Analysis, and procedures.

https://improvewithfit.com/ (https://improvewithfit.com/)

271 Executive Park Drive NE

Concord, NC 28025

888.240.0119

704.918.3019

https://www.facebook.com/ImproveWithFIT/ (https://www.facebook.com/ImproveWithFIT/)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-fisher-8105293/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-fisher-8105293/)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6PauC9cZfrwsJAclEWa7rA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6PauC9cZfrwsJAclEWa7rA)