Trying to fund a business in Charlotte and don't know where to start? In this episode of The Charlotte Business Podcast, funding expert Patrick Pychynski joins host Ashley Boti to break down how Charlotte entrepreneurs can actually get approved for business funding — what lenders look for, the mistakes that get local business owners rejected, and the options most people never hear about.

If you're a Charlotte small-business owner looking to raise capital, expand, or get your first loan, this episode is your starting point.

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Public speaking can make or break your business; just ask actor and speaker Brian LaFontaine. In this episode of The Charlotte Business Podcast, Brian joins host Ashley Boti to talk about why so many Charlotte entrepreneurs freeze up in front of a room, the specific mistakes that make business owners forgettable, and the mindset shifts that turn nervous speakers into people others actually want to listen to.

Whether you're pitching investors, presenting to a Charlotte networking group, or just trying to sell your business with confidence, this conversation will change how you show up in the room.

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He built one of Charlotte, NC's most talked-about food trucks — then walked away from it to become a private chef. In the debut episode of The Charlotte Business Podcast, host Ashley Boti sits down with Chef Josh Kitchens to unpack what it actually takes to run a food business in Charlotte: the grit, the creativity, and the community support behind turning a dream into a real income.

Josh gets real about launching in Charlotte's competitive food scene, pivoting mid-pandemic, and why he chose private cheffing over scaling the truck. If you're a Charlotte foodie, an aspiring chef, or you just love a good local startup story, this one's for you.

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