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Sharon Wilson and Nick Carlson: How Wilson Associates Built a Top Real Estate Firm | EP 58

In this episode of Carolina Business Leaders, we sit down with the founders of Wilson Associates, a leading real estate firm in Greenville, South Carolina, to unpack what it really takes to build a high-performing, service-driven business. From launching their firm with a people-first philosophy to navigating one of the fastest-growing real estate markets in the country, they share the strategies that helped them outperform larger competitors while maintaining a strong culture and community focus.

Apr 20, 2026

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EP 57

Tristyn Peterson: How Early Hustle and Leadership Created a Premier Moving Company | EP 57

In this episode of Carolina Business Leaders, we sit down with Tristan Peterson, founder of MoveCrew, the upstate moving company redefining what great service looks like in an industry known for mixed reputations. Tristan shares how he went from marrying his high-school sweetheart at 19, grinding through college on scholarship refund checks, and hustling with yard sales and side jobs to building one of the Upstate’s most trusted moving companies. We dive into the early days of MoveCrew, leadership lessons from Chick-fil-A, building teams that can run major multi-state moves, and how Tristan created a business where others can achieve their dreams inside of his.

Apr 6, 2026

EP 56

Jamie Ledford: Building and Leading a Global Golf Brand | EP 56

In this episode of Carolina Business Leaders, Heath and the team sit down with Jamie Ledford, President of Golf Pride, the global leader in golf grip innovation. From its roots in rubber manufacturing to becoming the most trusted grip in professional golf, Golf Pride has remained the #1 brand in the industry for decades. Jamie shares how the company continues to innovate while staying grounded in the rich golf culture of Pinehurst, often called the cradle of American golf. Jamie also talks about his unexpected journey into the golf industry, lessons learned from working with iconic brands like Starbucks and Callaway Golf, and the leadership principles that have helped him scale a global business while maintaining a small-town culture.

Mar 23, 2026

EP 55

Mickey Lyles: What Most Entrepreneurs Get Wrong About Growth | EP 55

In this episode of Carolina Business Leaders, we sit down with Mickey Lyles, Founder and CEO of Immeasura Growth Partners. Mickey is a serial entrepreneur who has built, bought, and sold multiple companies and now helps service-based businesses scale sustainably through better leadership, systems, and financial discipline. Mickey shares lessons from his journey—from opening his first business at 23, navigating the 2008 recession, and eventually growing to own nine businesses. Along the way, he discovered that many entrepreneurs don’t actually own a business—they own a job. In this conversation, he explains how business owners can shift from working in their business to working on it.

Mar 9, 2026

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