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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 Mike Coble, owner of three small specialty boutiques

Mike Coble, owner of three small specialty boutiques in downtown Waynesville

Mike Coble, owner of three small specialty boutiques in downtown Waynesville, gives insight on getting into the entrepreneurial mindset, hiring the right people, and why finding a good mentor matters.

Meet Esther Blakely, owner of Cataloochee Valley Tours in Waynesville

Esther Blakely, owner of Cataloochee Valley Tours in Waynesville

Esther Blakely of Cataloochee Valley Tours, sheds light on finding funding, learning about your limits as an entrepreneur, and overcoming unexpected administrative obstacles.

Meet Courtney and Spencer Tetrault, owners of Axe & Awl Leatherworks in Waynesville

Courtney and Spencer Tetrault, owners of Axe & Awl Leatherworks in Waynesville

Courtney and Spencer Tetrault of Axe & Awl Leatherworks, open up about turning their hobby full-time, marketing via social media, and starting a business with your spouse.

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Experienced entrepreneurs offer their most valuable lessons-learned on a variety of essential topics.

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Journeys

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

From Small To Global: How To Change Your Business And Your Mindset

Jonathan Szucs, general manager and owner of Advanced Superabrasives, located in Mars Hill, North Carolina talks not only about the importance of effectively connecting to your ecosystem through networking and outreach, but he also discusses the importance of thinking globally (and, for them, interplanetary) while starting and growing a business in a rural area.

Turning Your Hobby Or Side Hustle Into A Full-Time Business

Courtney and Spencer Tetrault, owners of Axe & Awl Leatherworks in Waynesville, open up about turning their hobby full-time, marketing via social media, and starting a business with your spouse.

Meet Ben Coffey, Owner of BC Cinematics

The Evolution Of Your One-Page Business Plan

Ben Coffey, owner of BC Cinematics in Lenoir, discusses the evolution of his business plan, the importance of networking, and how his local SBC helped him develop essential entrepreneurial skills.

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Entrepreneur Advice For Growing Your Small Business

Listen to these entrepreneurs talk about the challenges, setbacks, and successes they experienced while growing their businesses. From finding funding to pitching your small business to investors, to knowing when it’s time to hire more team members, they give their advice as business owners with thriving companies.

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Entrepreneur Advice For Raising Money

Listen to these entrepreneurs talk about their best advice for raising money for your growing company. They discuss relying on personal funds, finding people you can trust, securing lines of credit when you don’t necessarily need it, getting a mentor to help you out, and more.

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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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Leading vs Managing: Motivation Monday Series

Apr 03 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST

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Marketing for Artist Series: Strategies to Get Your Art into a Gallery

Apr 04 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

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Find What Makes Your Business Unique & Own It: MindSpark Live

Apr 05 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

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Business Checkup-Cash Flow: Motivation Monday Series

Apr 17 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST

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Researching & Analyzing Your Target Market

Apr 18 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST

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Business Checkup-Pricing Review: Motivation Monday Series

Apr 24 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST

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Business Checkup-Growth Planning: Motivation Monday Series

May 01 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST

Hybrid (online & in-person)

2023 Nonprofit Business Summit

May 03 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST

Hybrid (online & in-person)

Surprise & Delight Customers with “Extra Mile” Service: MindSpark Live

May 03 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

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How to Create a Wix Website

May 04 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST

Hybrid (online & in-person)

Building a Flexible Work Culture: Motivation Monday Series

May 08 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST

Hybrid (online & in-person)

Selling on Shopify

May 11 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST

Hybrid (online & in-person)

What You Need to Know About Working Capital: Motivation Monday Series

May 15 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST

Hybrid (online & in-person)

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