Episodes

Matt Gabriel, co-founder of Tech Wheelhouse, joins us in this episode to discuss the latest technological advancements and the future of tech innovation. Discover how Tech Wheelhouse is pioneering new solutions with cutting-e...

Sam Konduros, CEO of the Greenville City Economic Development Corporation (The Greenville City EDC), joins the Carolina Business Leaders Podcast to discuss his extensive career in economic development. In our conversation, Sa...

Paul Wickensimer, South Carolina House Representative for District 22, shares his journey of public service from clerk of court to chairing the county council. Wickensimer delves into his transition to the House of Representa...

Guillermo Avila, CEO and Chief Project Consultant of 365 Digital Technologies, shares his journey in entrepreneurship. Starting from his humble beginnings as a developer in 1993, Guillermo discusses his experiences with netwo...

In this episode of the Carolina Business Leaders Podcast, hosts Heath and Cristina Gerrald sit down with Taylor Davis, the president of NHE Inc., a multi-unit property and community association management firm committed to im...

In this episode of the Carolina Business Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Tina Belge, the founder of Catalyst Community Consulting and an at-large candidate for the Greenville City Council. Tina discusses her passion for urb...

In this episode of the Carolina Business Leaders Podcast, host Cristina Waingart Gerrald sits down with Joan Herlong, the owner and CEO of Herlong Sotheby's International Realty. Joan, a prominent figure in the real estate in...

In this episode, we chat with Chace Campbell, the managing attorney at ChaceLaw Limited Company. Chace shares insights into his experience in business probates, estate planning, and family law while diving into fun personal a...

Join us on this episode of the Carolina Business Leaders Podcast as we sit down with Caroline Buxton Avinger, a distinguished keynote speaker and founder of Protocol SC. Caroline shares her journey from being a painfully shy ...

In this episode of the Carolina Business Leaders Podcast, Heath and Cristina Gerrald sit down with Michael Sharpton, Regional President of the Carolinas for Encore Bank. Michael shares the unique journey of establishing and e...

The Greenville Ladies Club started as a small book club, maybe 10-15 ladies on the first night. Cristina Waingart Gerrald, originally from Greenville, SC, started this club in an effort to bring women together going through t...

In this episode, we sit down with South Carolina House Representative Brandon Guffey, renowned for his relentless fight against teen sex exploitation. From his touching personal story of losing his son to sextortion, to his e...

In this episode of the Carolina Business Leaders Podcast, former Lieutenant Governor Andre Bauer shares his dynamic career journey from politics to becoming a successful real estate developer, investor, and entrepreneur. Andr...

Ryan and Ashley Alderson are not only a thriving married couple - they are both two of the top attorneys here in the Upstate. Ryan, an accomplished litigator here in South Carolina, has recently launched his own law firm, Ald...

Mike Hutcheson, COO of Engineered Products, and Madeline, a successful luxury real estate agent with Coldwell Banker, open up about their professional journeys, the power of networking, and navigating the fast-paced Greenvill...

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Combs, a gritty, serial entrepreneur who has made a career out of building solutions for the complex world of healthcare benefits and compliance. As the CEO and co-founder of both Health...

Send us a text Heath Dillard, CEO of VisitGreenvilleSC, joins us to share how he’s helping elevate Greenville's profile as a top destination. With just over two years at the helm of the city’s official destination marketing o...

Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ryan Mullins, a nationally recognized sales expert, accomplished author, and professor at Clemson University. He is the founding force and Executive Director behind the Cle...

Send us a text Liz Seman, a longstanding member of the Greenville County Council, is one of the great community leaders in Greenville. In addition to serving as Chief of Staff to the President at Furman University, she has pr...

Send us a text Jay Urich, former QB at the University of South Carolina, is the founder of both Original Design and Banner Player Development. Original Design is a non-profit focused on serving underprivileged kids in Columbi...

Send us a text Salena Mulliken is a highly experienced CPA who climbed the corporate ladder from entry-level auditor to Chief Financial Officer. Over the years, she has gained a deep understanding of what makes a business tru...

Send us a text Gil Gerretsen is the local expert when it comes to marketing and business strategy. He has helped countless businesses across dozens of industries grow, focusing on finding the target audience and thriving with...

Send us a text As the CEO of The Modern Inventor, Christopher Guerrera is a seasoned entrepreneur with a track record of launching nearly 100 products and getting them onto retail shelves nationwide. In this episode, Chris wa...

Send us a text Austin Maxwell embodies the spirit of a true entrepreneur just beginning his career. While still in college, he took the initiative to connect with brands, building relationships and securing ambassador roles. ...