The Carolina Business Leadership Show

John Faust, CEO of Troubleshooter Mechanical Services, shares his journey from Air Force avionics technician to leading a family HVAC business, highlighting how military discipline and IT experience inform his leadership and systems-driven approach.

Jeff Vojta shares his 30-year journey in the specialty coffee industry, discussing leadership, customer-centric approaches, and business reinvention.

Max Lamothe discusses his journey from working in aviation and hospitality to founding Noobs, a luxury air charter company, focusing on lessons in entrepreneurship, brand building, and customer service.

This episode introduces the hosts and segments of the Real Business Lifetime Lessons podcast, focusing on conversations with Carolina business leaders about growth, grit, and leadership.

This episode features an interview with Devan Carroll, who shares his journey from corporate life to building a successful real estate business through wholesaling, flips, and rentals while emphasizing entrepreneurship and mentorship.

Mo Holler discusses his transition from big brokerages to founding Live Oak Realty, focusing on agent support, fair commissions, and community building in real estate.

This episode features an interview with Joe Reeder, co-founder of Classic Roofing, discussing how he built his business on principles of honesty, reputation, and community service in the competitive roofing industry.

This episode features an interview with Tony Santoro, founder of Enderly Coffee Company, discussing how he turned a coffee roasting hobby into a community-focused business through patience, bootstrapping, and leadership lessons.

This episode features an interview with Kervin Searles, CEO of Gravity Counseling Group, discussing how his family background influences his approach to mental health work, business leadership, and community mentorship.

This episode features an interview with Adam Anderson, general manager of a boutique short-term rental firm, discussing how authentic hospitality, high standards, and honest leadership create a foundation for long-term success in balancing operational demands with human connection.

Jim White discusses his career journey from telecom to healthcare and now food traceability, focusing on how his experience in regulated industries led him to co-found Inceso for Food to help meet new FDA traceability rules.

Michael Baer discusses his transition from a 20-year military career to founding Guidon Brewing, sharing insights on how Army lessons shaped his business leadership in the competitive craft beer industry.

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Mary Anna Ossa discusses her journey from finance to founding Partners in Grapes, the first Latina-owned organic wine brand in the Carolinas, focusing on sustainability and community impact.

Chris Hawks shares his journey from corporate sales leadership to founding a craft spirits business, discussing the pivotal moments, leadership insights, and relationship-building that fueled his entrepreneurial leap.

This episode features an interview with Terry Spalding, discussing his leadership in luxury hospitality at Cataloochee Ranch, focusing on creating meaningful guest experiences and building a legacy in a rural setting.

Former PGA professional Anthony Morris discusses how his background in high-end golf clubs shaped his customer service approach and led him to co-found Land & Links, a boutique golf travel company focused on personalized, relationship-driven experiences.

This episode features an interview with Patrick Zeoli, a registered dietitian and business founder, discussing his journey from athlete to nutrition professional and his approach to health, faith, and community wellness.

Joy Dixon shares her journey from corporate sales to founding Main Vine, a boutique wine distribution company, emphasizing how relationships, branding, and her hospitality background drive business growth.

This episode features Kat Bartlett, general manager of The Morning Jump coffee shop, discussing her journey from working in her family's business to leading a team, emphasizing empathy in leadership and community-focused business strategies.

This episode features an interview with Sarah Madras, a mindset transformation expert, discussing how to build courageous cultures in leadership through trust and vulnerability to drive business growth.

This episode features an interview with Jessie Ogienko, founder of Caladrius Therapy, discussing how she built a trauma therapy practice to over 22 providers in seven years while balancing clinical care with business sustainability.

Jeff Perlstein discusses his transition from working at global ad agencies to founding RSRV Collective, a non-alcoholic craft cocktail brand, emphasizing authenticity and hands-on problem-solving in entrepreneurship.

This episode features an interview with Marine Corps veteran Connor Wick, discussing his transition into real estate in Charlotte and how military values like discipline shape his professional approach.

This episode features Chris Goulet, Managing Partner of Birdsong Brewing Company, discussing his transition from a corporate banking career to founding a craft brewery in Charlotte.

Jason Hall, a military veteran, discusses his journey into entrepreneurship, owning multiple businesses including Washington Crab in the seafood industry, Pamlico Books, a telecom company, and real estate investments.