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Local Entrepreneur Spotlights

Your community is filled with entrepreneurs out there making their dreams come true, just like you. Check out what they're doing and get inspired for the journey through these entrepreneur spotlights.

Meet Ryan Settlemyre, owner of Xscape Attractions

Meet Ryan Settlemyre, owner of Xscape Attractions

Ryan Settlemyre of Xscape Attractions in Hudson, NC, lends advice on creating a business with longevity, how to keep your employees happy, and finding success in Caldwell County.

Meet Deborah Murray, Executive Director of the Caldwell County EDC

Meet Deborah Murray, Executive Director of the Caldwell County Economic Development Commission

Deborah Murray of the Caldwell County Economic Development Commission, discusses the perks of starting a business in a small community, local economic expansion, and more.

Meet Denise and Fulton Lovin, owners of the Horton Hotel

Meet Denise and Fulton Lovin, owners of the Horton Hotel

Denise and Fulton Lovin, owners of the Horton Hotel in Boone, NC, provide insight into hiring the right people, work-life balance, and finding your blind spots as a small business owner.

Meet Marta Lazo, owner of Lazo Insurance Agency

Meet Marta Lazo, owner of Lazo Insurance Agency

Marta Lazo, owner of Lazo Insurance Agency in Lenoir, NC, sheds light on how to keep your customers happy, understanding risk in business, and how to build your best core team.

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Entrepreneurs share stories about starting & growing their ventures, being an entrepreneur, & more.

Finding Your Blind Spots As A Small Business Owner

Denise and Fulton Lovin, owners of the Horton Hotel in Boone, NC, provide insight into hiring the right people, work-life balance, and finding your blind spots as a small business owner.

Consistency Builds Customer Trust

Travis Perkins and his business partner started PADCO Excavating, Inc. as a part-time job. Demand for their services, combined with excellent customer service and reliability quickly grew PADCO into a full time and thriving business in Jefferson, North Carolina.

Make Sure You’re Prepared To Put The Effort Into Your Small Business

Bob Merrill talks about starting and growing his machining business in Brasstown North Carolina.

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Entrepreneur Advice For Planning Your Small Business

Listen to these entrepreneurs talk about the challenges, setbacks, and successes they experienced while planning their businesses. From not being fully prepared and what they would tell their younger selves today to the importance of talking to your target audience and branding yourself in the right way, they give their advice as they look back…

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Entrepreneur Advice For Running A Small Business

Listen to these entrepreneurs talk about their best advice when it comes to running a small business. They discuss the importance of building a team that can function without you, delegating tasks, taking a step back from your business occasionally, sticking to your mission, and more.

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Entrepreneur Advice For Managing Risk

Listen to these entrepreneurs talk about their best advice when it comes to managing risk. They discuss writing down your ideal outcomes, finding the right consultants, having alternative streams of income, anticipating every scenario, and more.

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