Category: BrandBuilders

101: Spencer Lueders & Katy Ryan – 24 Foundation

101: Spencer Lueders & Katy Ryan – 24 Foundation

The Dunstan Group has been lucky enough to work with an inspiring list of not-for-profit organizations. We’ve featured some of their stories right here. What we’ve learned by listening, is that many of these stories begin with one person’s desire to make a difference. That’s just part of the story Spencer Lueders & Katy Ryan shared about the 24 Foundation and how 24 Hours of Booty came to be. They’re our guests on this special edition of the award-winning BrandBuilders Podcast.

100: Garrett Tichy – Hygge

100: Garrett Tichy – Hygge

And how many successful corporations have we heard about that started in a garage or basement? Entrepreneurship is the hardest game there is. To have an idea, put it in place, start a company, sell it, make money…. you get it.

One new trend that’s helped launch many an entrepreneur or startup is co-working… or, renting a bit of office space with some other folks who only need a bit of office space. One of the most popular co-working companies in Charlotte is Hygge. The man behind the easy workspace joins us for our 100th episode of the award-winning BrandBuilders Podcast. Welcome Garrett Tichy!

99: Sarah Baucom & Carrie Barker – Girl Tribe

99: Sarah Baucom & Carrie Barker – Girl Tribe

If you live in Charlotte, you’ve probably heard about the Girl Tribe. In four years, best friends Carrie Barker and Sarah Baucom have made a name for the Girl Tribe brand, opened a store, added an online shopping site, and even expanded their concept to five other cities around the South. And they join us on the BrandBuilders Podcast to tell us how it all got started.

98: Frank Scibelli – FS Food Group

98: Frank Scibelli – FS Food Group

Are you hungry? You will be after this edition of the BrandBuilders Podcast. And no matter what you’re craving for Italian food, barbeque, tacos, or some light middle-eastern fare… we’ve got you covered.
Our guest is Frank Scibelli of FS Food Group. He’s the businessman who started Mama Ricotta’s over 25 years ago, and kept building on his success with places like Midwood Smokehouse, Paco’s Tacos, and Yafo Kitchen. Make some reservations, then listen in on our conversation with Frank Scibelli!
97: Robbie Bach – XBachs

97: Robbie Bach – XBachs

Do you play video games? We’re sure Robbie Bach played a lot of XBox as he was overseeing the development of the wildly-successful video game console for Microsoft, as its President and CXO. But now the Carolina grad is turning his expertise and creativity to business and civic issues. He’s our guest on this episode of the BrandBuilders Podcast.

96: Erin Diehl – Improve It

96: Erin Diehl – Improve It

Maybe you wish you had more comedy in your workplace, or just an easier way to talk to your co-workers about projects. Erin Diehl of Improve It! is part professional comedian, part corporate trainer — and combines those skills to bring people together for a better day at the office. She joins the BrandBuilders Podcast for a unique play on office culture.

95: Kenny Smith – New South Properties

95: Kenny Smith – New South Properties

You may know the name Kenny Smith in Charlotte — he sat on city council for four years and even ran for mayor against Vi Lyles, who currently sits in that chair. He’s often called on by radio and TV for election commentary, and remains a familiar face and voice on social media. But he also has solid roots in business, as a commercial real estate broker with New South Properties, and joins the BrandBuilders Podcast to share how he knows what’s hot and what’s not in real estate.. and maybe even a question or two about his political future.
94: Marcey Rader – Work Well. Play More!

94: Marcey Rader – Work Well. Play More!

Marcey Rader knows that some tasks and habits just suck our time and energy more than others, and she herself had a major transformation in her own life, that made her change the way she did things. Now she’s in the business of helping YOU be more energetic and productive, with her business, Work Well – Play More! She joins us on the BrandBuilders Podcast with these secrets of working well and playing more.

93: Adrian Hee – NewSouth Event Rentals

93: Adrian Hee – NewSouth Event Rentals

Throwing a party sounds like a lot of fun… until you sit down and outline everything you’ll need. The devil is in the details, right?

Our guest on this episode of BrandBuilders Podcast is all about the details — tables, chairs, linens, and tents — that pull together the perfect party. Adrian Hee of NewSouth Event Rentals has got you covered, and also has a place for you to sit and eat. Listen to how he gets it all done, and in an environmentally-responsible way, too.

92: Martin Michaelson & Katie Edwards – Fight Back Performance

92: Martin Michaelson & Katie Edwards – Fight Back Performance

Martin Michaelson and Katie Edwards have a passion for helping people. By the very nature of their professions, they are healers. Their integrated approach and expertise in physical therapy, personal training, and nutrition is netting incredible results for their clients. But they’ve taken the calling one step further. Fight Back Performance and Recovery Center focuses on the health and healing of those enduring cancer treatment. They share their story on this edition of the award-winning BrandBuilders Podcast.