Finding the right funding: Shani Dowell (Possip) and Jim Flautt (Opportunity Nashville)
When raising capital, sometimes a founder is tempted to take any money because…well, they need it to move the business forward. But not all investors are the right fit....
Pig Out With the RM Team as They Spill the Sauce on the BBQ Scene
2020 was supposed to be the year of BBQ in Raleigh—but, pandemic. 2021 brought supply chain issues, building and permitting delays, etc. Finally, in 2022, we are going hog...
You failed, now move on: Conversations with Sisters
On last week’s episode, Married at First Sight’s Rachel DeAlto talked about her times when life was going nowhere – a law career that didn’t work out, a startup...
Lauren Thompson: Golf Broadcaster
As the host of The Golf Channel’s daily show, Morning Drive, for ten years, Lauren Thompson has interviewed some of the biggest players in golf history. But did you know...
How I Built and Sold This, from the Deal Closers Podcast
Last week, a podcast guest asked me if I had any podcast recommendations. Well, yes. Of course I do! I get this question a lot and, although Earfluence’s shows...
The one reason startups fail, with VentureSouth’s Charlie Banks
As the managing director of VentureSouth, Charlie Banks has invested over $60 million in over 90 companies. Some of them have been amazing success stories – but he’s seen ...
Client conflict resolution tips: Using your influence for good, with Jen Trotter
When you feel your phone buzzing, and you look down to see your client’s name, what do you think? Are you worried it’s something bad? What about when you...
Bringing Back Fayetteville Street
Noticed Fayetteville Street is all but a desert? We have too. So we did some digging—and unearthed quite the story. Not all is lost for the once dynamic Fayetteville...