Graduate a CEO

Graduate a CEO

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  • Episode 01 | Part Two: The Story of Socket Lock-It
    In this episode of Graduate a CEO with Jim Hunter, we continue our conversation with Caitie Gehlhausen, the founder and CEO of Lock-It, the phone case accessory that holds your cards and works with any phone grip. Caitie tells us how she founded her company as a student at High Point University and how she overcame the challenges of the pandemic to land a deal with Walmart. She also shares how mentors have helped her along the way and what advice she has for aspiring student entrepreneurs. Don’t miss this inspiring and informative episode of Graduate a CEO with Jim Hunter.



    19 min
  • Episode 01 | Part One: The Story of Socket Lock-It
    Do you want to learn how to start a successful business while still in school? Do you want to hear from someone who has done it and made it big? If so, you don’t want to miss this episode of Graduate a CEO with Jim Hunter. Jim interviews Caitie Gehlhausen, the Founder & CEO of Lock-It, a phone case accessory that holds your cards and works with any phone grip. Caitie invented Socket Lock-It when she was a student at High Point University and has since grown her brand into a nationwide sensation. She has won dozens of pitch competitions and landed her product in over 3,000 Walmart stores. In this episode, Caitie reveals how she came up with her idea, how she balanced her studies and her business, and what tips she has for aspiring student entrepreneurs. Tune in and get inspired by Caitie’s story of passion, perseverance, and success.
    16 min

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College students ordinarily have more spare time than graduates and are fortunate to have access to campus resources and creative thinkers. It’s the perfect time to become an entrepreneur. Join Jim…