On The Cusp

Quentin Durr, founder of Louisiana Catalyst, joins us for this week’s episode of On the Cusp. Quentin founded Louisiana Catalyst in 2019 to support local entrepreneurs by providing access to workspaces, resources, and mentorship. You might even say Dave Smith is his role model. Tune in to hear how Quentin is making an impact in Monroe, Louisiana.

Ever wondered if a realtor could find success as an independent contractor? Randolph Smith co-created Pinnacle Realty Advisors for this specific purpose. The long-time Shreveport native is president of a cloud-based real estate brokerage company that offers a "Brokerage-as-a-Service" model for agents. Listen in now to hear about his entrepreneurial start!

We’re talking to Jarrett Lofton in this episode of On the Cusp. Jarrett is a Shreveport native and the founder of Legal Weapon, LLC. After law school, Jarrett found his niche offering legal consulting for entrepreneurial startups. Tune in!

Meet Ryan Williams, CEO of Seedlinks Behavior Management. Ryan serves the community by helping families access recovery support and mental health care. Listen in to hear how Ryan is making a difference in North Louisiana.

What a "waste" it would be to miss this episode of On The Cusp! Brandon Wakefield, owner of Precision Waste Solutions, educates hosts Dave and Matt about his nationwide waste management company. Tune in to learn more about how Brandon and his company developed innovative recycling programs right here in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux and our hosts have an in-depth discussion about the bond issue which will be on the April 27, 2024, ballot. Listen in to get your questions answered about upcoming infrastructure projects proposed in Shreveport.

Why not Shreveport? Clean Slate Botanical’s owner Ben Whalen discusses the benefits of opening a business in Shreveport during this week’s episode of On the Cusp. Listen in to find out more about Ben’s entrepreneurial journey and why he pivoted his business model after the pandemic.

Dave Bushnell with Sound Minds stopped by the studio to discuss his audio and video systems business with On The Cusp’s co-hosts Dave and Matt. Bushnell has been in business in Shreveport, Louisiana for over 20 years. He has grown Sound Minds into one the largest audio/video companies in the Ark-La-Tex. Tune In!

On the Cusp is kicking off season 6 with the “social media goddess” from Minden, Louisiana, Sara McDaniel. Sara is the founder of Simply Southern Cottage and has made a name for herself in the world of social media interior decorating. Listen to the episode to hear about Sara’s journey through renovations, real estate, and social media stardom. 

Our last episode of Season 5 of On The Cusp features Don Rucker with Outerlink Global Solution. Don joined Metro Aviation as the Director of Metro's Technical Service Group in 2016. In this role, Don oversees some of the most technologically advanced safety initiatives in aviation, including Outerlink Global Solution's IRIS System, the MetroAlert smartphone app and more.