This special episode includes two legends in the Construction Industry talking about how to improve one of the biggest issues in in business:  Workforce Development.
Stan Beckley from Builders First Source and Mark Nix from the HBA of South Carolina joined The Leader Mentality Show from Columbia, SC at the annual legislative Bird Supper for HBA. 

For years, builders and other trades have felt the effects of a limited work force in skilled trades. The issue has been getting more challenging in recent years as the workforce has continued to shrink while demand for the trades continue to increase. Listen to this great information where Stan and Mark discuss strategies to get more people into the workforce. This discussion is applicable to all industries!

Some highlights:
-Learn about the wildly successful Be Pro, Be Proud initiative that brings learning about the industry to school students through interactive simulations
-A glimpse into how we initially got into the environment of young people not joining the construction industry
-Construction jobs pay very well in 2023 (many about $45k per year)
-Bringing focus back on students getting exposure to the industry is a collaborative effort with the schools and the trades
-Job shadowing is a highly effective tool in getting students interested in working at companies
-How legislators can help to bring a focus on bringing back the workforce
-Each new home built provides jobs in the community
-The Building industry puts roofs over peoples heads - and that's something to be proud of

For more on the Be Pro, Be Proud initiative, check this out: Be Pro Be Proud - South Carolina (beprobeproudsc.org)

Check out this special new episode where we walk through a model home that was decorated by Holly Hollerbach from Coastal Luxe Interiors.  This episode is designed to be viewed on Youtube at The Leader Mentality so the viewer can see the impressive visuals at this feature home. 
As a business leader, Holly has been on the forefront of the building industry for many years. In this walk through she discusses:

-Making a home marketable
-Interior design trends
-Sponsoring Coastal Carolina University and the CCU Gala
-Promoting your business
-How an interior designer can aid a seller in making a house more marketable
-Design elements within a new home
-Providing other services such as cabinets, furnishings and more to make a house attractive

We will be talking to Coastal Luxe Interiors again in the near future!

 Check out more from Coastal Luxe here: Coastal Luxe Interiors - Design - Myrtle Beach, SC (coastal-luxe.com)

Meet Olga Kazakova, owner of Design The Sign, one of the most successful companies in Myrtle Beach, as she tells her heartwarming story about coming to the United States, her love for her family and working hard to build opportunities for others.

We enjoyed listening to Olga as she gives a perspective of growing up in another country and difference of what working hard in America can do for someone that wants to not only succeed, but to thrive.
She told the inspiring tale of friends that helped her initially make the trip to America, how she has worked 70-80 hours a week to have a thriving business and the joy of hiring others into her business to give them great career paths. She also talks about how Design the Sign gives back to the community through charity and how important that is to her.

Some show highlights:
-Her phone call to her mother after making her first paycheck in America (you'll just have to listen...it's amazing)
-Working multiple jobs to make money to pay back those that first helped her
-Buying her first equipment from a former NASCAR driver to start her business
-Critical promotional items new businesses should have when first getting started 
-The companies 11th anniversary party and how she honors her customers and employees by throwing the entertaining event
-Design the Sign gives back to so many organizations including Grand Strand Down Syndrome Society and Ground Zero
-Some of her past customers have gone one to become Fortune 500 companies

We hope you guys enjoy! Check out more about Olga and Design the Sign here: (14) Design The Sign | Myrtle Beach SC | Facebook

Learn about the path to starting a business through networking strategies.
Ulitza shares her passion for her business with us during this show and explains how she finds her audience for her services.
We really enjoyed hearing about her incredible story of coming to American from South Africa, earning her citizenship, building a successful business and taking care of her family.

Some show highlights:
-It's National I'm In Control Day - take control of your destiny always - do the things that others won't
-Getting started with building a network when you don't know anyone
-Taking a chance leads to great things; don't live in fear - Ulitza says she would tell her younger self "Thank you for not doing anything different"
-Doing the networking event when you may not feel like doing it (and the rewards that follow)
-How making key contacts can sometimes help your business grow
-Always try new things
-"Get up and go"

You can find more from Ulitza here: Registered Representative & Insurance Agent ULITZA KRONEMEYER serving MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA | New York Life.

Matt Brady, The Carolina Mortgage Coach, stops by to share his tips for creating great reels for social media and engagement tips to keep people viewing your message. On National "Companies That Care" Day, Matt brings a great message for the viewers about company culture, giving back and family.

Matt also shares a lot of great information in this show including:
-Why ice baths are so good to start your day
-"Start you day doing something most people don't want to do"
-How younger generations can get into home ownership
-Great books: "Amplify Your Influence" and "Atomic Habits"
-Teaching financial tips to students
-Helping to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Please check it out here: Donate to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (lls.org)

You can learn more about Matt here: CarolinaMortgageCoachMatt | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree

Filmed from the Wave 104 studios, Radio personality, Rick Roberts met with the Leader Mentality to talk about a life in radio and giving back to the community.

Rick walks us through his hard work behind the scenes to get into the industry, his love for the professional, his joy of helping others and some of his inspirations.
We enjoyed so many leadership moments in this show.

Some show highlights include:
-Rick talking about the months of time where he was working behind the scenes to get his first opportunity
-At the 8:35 mark he talks about the first opportunity with "2 million" listeners and the make or break moment
-He shares what "Hitting the Post" means
-Top phrase we are going to use from Rick "Ego doesn't pay the bills"
-His inspirations includes Broadway Bill Lee
-Beale Street in Memphis - The Home of the Blues
-Giving back to the community including fundraisers

Those are just some of many other great moments.
We hope to have Rick back again soon. In the meantime, enjoy!
You can find Rick at Wave 104: On Air – Wave 104.1

Learn the real way to set your business apart from the competition with Brett Branham - owner of Tide Law Firm.
Some know this guy as an attorney, some as a successful business owner...some even know him as the Lyrical Lawyer.  He is all of that and more.
In this episode Brett talks about differentiating his business, where he finds his customers most effectively and marketing his company.
Also in spirit of this being, National Reading Across America Day, Brett shares a few of his favorite books with us!
For more on Brett and Tide Law Firm, please visit them at Tide Law Firm, LLC - Attorney, Real Estate.

Thanks to our sponsor - Carolina Bays Real Estate and Construction!

Dr Rob Salvino, of the CCU Grant Center for Real Estate and Economics, Leading Economist, entrepreneur, and leader shares the economic outlook for the rest of the year.
In this episode of Teal Talk, listen in to hear more about:
-trends in housing
-interest rates and their effect on the market
-going the extra step to accomplishing goals
-next steps in college education
-much more in depth info on the economy

We hope you all enjoy!
Thank you to our sponsors - Carolina Bays Real Estate and Bryant Barnhill Racing!

Learn how Noah Hoffman, top real estate investor and influencer, grew his empire.

Noah talks with us about his humble beginnings and his self made path to becoming an investor with many properties across the US.

Highlights include:
-Leveraging FHA financing 
-Investing strategy with property
-AirBNB successes
-Tips for handling Property Management
-Things he's learned about the industry

Great tips for anyone thinking about getting into Real Estate investing from a person that is wildly successful.

Enjoy!

TEDx speaker and CCU Lecturer, Matthew Gilbert, joins the show to talk about many great topics.
At 9:30 he details how to build your personal brand: Be clear, creative and consistent.
At 17:50 he gives tips on effective public speaking.
At the 26:45 mark he tells us about the Each One Teach One and how it gives  students a chance to experience learn new skills and get exposed to the college environment. Learn more here: Each One Teach One - Coastal Carolina University
Matthew also talks about his path to becoming a lecturer at Coastal Carolina University, his experience in Dubai and TEDx speaking.
We hope you guys all enjoy.

Thanks to our sponsor, Carolina Bays Real Estate and Construction!