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Welcome back to the BrandBuilders Podcast! On this episode, we’ve got Matt Sharp with us, a seasoned nonprofit leader and the founder of Sharp Advising. With over 18 years of experience in the nonprofit and higher education sectors, Matt has dedicated his career to empowering organizations to maximize their community impact. Through Sharp Advising, he partners with small to mid-sized nonprofits, helping them optimize operations, streamline processes, and develop strategies for sustainable growth. Matt—welcome to the show!

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Today on the BrandBuilders Podcast, we’re joined by Joe McMahan– an entrepreneur, passionate runner, and the founder of Azoia Endurance. His company is crafting all-natural energy gels for athletes right here in Charlotte. Joe’s journey is as inspiring as it is impressive: in just two years, he transformed his marathon time from 4:41 to an astonishing 2:56, all while recovering from stress-induced injuries and building a business.

Whether he’s on the road, in the lab, or sharing training tips on the IG, Joe doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. Joe, welcome to the show! 

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Welcome back to The BrandBuilders Podcast! Today, we’re honored to have Brigadier General Mark Towne, USA (Ret.), founder of VETS Leadership, LLC, join us. General Towne is a renowned leader with over 34 years of service in the U.S. Army, where he led organizations from small units to large global institutions. His expertise in building trust has been pivotal in his military and civilian career. He’s also an author, and his book, Build Trust First, offers insights into creating trust-driven leadership. General Towne, welcome to the program!

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Welcome to another episode of The award-winning BrandBuilders Podcast! Today we’ve got Ashlyn Greer, founder and CEO of Fashivly, here with us. Ashlyn is a fashion influencer and entrepreneur who has revolutionized personal styling with her innovative platform. 

After spending over a decade in the fashion industry—including roles at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Belk—Ashlyn launched Fashivly in 2020 to make personal styling accessible to everyone. Her company helps clients discover their unique style through personalized shopping experiences, empowering them to feel confident and look their best every day. We’ll hear about her inspiring journey, how Fashivly is changing the way people shop, and what’s next for her growing Charlotte-based startup.

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Welcome to this episode of The award-winning BrandBuilders Podcast! In the studio with us today is Hunter Parsons, the owner and founder of Hunter Window and Gutter Cleaning. A Charlotte native, Hunter has been serving the community since 1996 with top-notch window cleaning, gutter maintenance, and pressure washing services. 

Over nearly three decades, his business has become synonymous with professionalism and quality in home care. But Hunter’s impact goes beyond his business—he’s also a big baseball guy, and had a little something to do with preserving a piece of local history!  Hunter, welcome to the show!

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Welcome to this episode of The award-winning BrandBuilders Podcast! Today, we have Meredith Robinson in the studio with us. Meredith is the Director of Brand Experience for Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont, an organization that has been transforming lives through the power of work since 1965.

As a leader in nonprofit marketing and community engagement, Meredith has played a pivotal role in connecting Goodwill’s mission with the community it serves. From innovative workforce development programs to creative marketing strategies, Meredith ensures that Goodwill’s impact is felt far and wide. We’ll dive into the incredible work she’s doing and explore how Goodwill’s retail operations fuel life-changing opportunities for individuals and families across the region.

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Welcome to this episode of the award-winning BrandBuilders Podcast. Today, we’re excited to have Sarah-Kate Pease, Director of Corporate and Community Engagement at Safe Alliance, joining us. Sarah-Kate is a longtime friend, community outreach and nonprofit management pro, and we’re thrilled to have her here on the show. 

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Welcome to The BrandBuilders Podcast! Today, we’re excited to have Megan S. King, Chief Development & Strategy Officer at Camp Southern Ground, joining us. Megan brings a wealth of experience in strategic planning, sponsorship activation, and new business development to her role at this unique organization.

If you don’t know about Camp Southern Ground, this remarkable organization was founded by Grammy Award-winning artist Zac Brown. And, we’ve got Megan here in the studio to tell us all about it! 

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Welcome to another episode of the award-winning BrandBuilders Podcast! Today, we’ve got Madison Gates with us. She’s VP of Marketing at Reliable Residential. Madison brings a unique blend of marketing expertise and athletic experience to her role. 

For folks who don’t know yet, Reliable Residential is the largest franchisee operator within Neighborly, a leading home services company. Madison will tell us all about that, too!

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Welcome to The BrandBuilders Podcast! Today, we’re excited to have two distinguished guests from Doggett Concrete, a company that has been laying solid foundations in the construction industry for over six decades. (Hear what we did there?) Joining us are Mike Kana, President, and Randy Brown, Director of Business Development at Doggett Commercial Concrete.

Doggett Concrete dates back to 1963 when Bill Doggett began pouring foundations for Charlotte’s expanding suburbs. Now, 60 plus years later, under the leadership of Bill’s son Doug, Doggett Commercial Concrete has grown into a hundred-million-dollar enterprise.