On The Cusp

On this episode of On The Cusp, hosts Matt and Dave sit down with father-son duo Mike and Dennis Etheredge to talk about Etheredge Industrial Services, a 40-year-old Shreveport business built from the ground up. Mike shares what motivated him and his wife to start the company, how he raised the capital to get it off the ground, and why he credits their employees as the true backbone of the busines...

On this episode of On The Cusp , hosts Matt and Dave talk with Chris Phillips, co-owner of The Picklr , Bossier City’s newest premier pickleball destination located at the Louisiana Boardwalk. Chris shares what it took to bring the franchise to the Shreveport-Bossier area and discusses the growing popularity of pickleball across the country. The conversation also highlights the importance of local...

Matt and Dave take On The Cusp on the road, heading straight to the patio at Margaritaville Resort & Casino in Bossier City to sit down with Director of Food & Beverage Nicole Harrington. Nicole shares how the resort is creating unforgettable experiences that go well beyond gaming, bringing a true "resort" atmosphere to life in Northwest Louisiana. She also highlights how the local communi...

Kyle Hand, owner of Hand Construction, joins On The Cusp hosts Matt and Dave to discuss the company's current projects, including ongoing work at the Shreveport Regional Airport. Kyle shares how his father founded the company in the 1980s and the role Hand Construction has played in developing the Shreveport-Bossier area over the years. He also shares his thoughts on the upcoming data centers, the...

Exciting changes are underway at the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana! Join On The Cusp hosts Matt and Dave as they sit down with Megann McDaniel, the new Director of Marketing and Development, to discuss everything happening at your local YMCA. From brand-new Little League fields hosting summer tournaments that drive economic growth in the Shreveport area, to the wide variety of classes and programs a...

Join Matt and Dave on On The Cusp as they sit down with special guest Rocky Rocket from the Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation (GBEDF) — the organization driving job and tax growth in the region since the 1970s! Together, they dive deep into the exciting collaborative projects between GBEDF, EAP, and North Louisiana's top economic developers that are transforming the Shreveport-Bossie...

Join hosts Matt and Dave on On The Cusp as they sit down with Jeffrey Goodman, the first-ever full-time CEO of the Committee of 100 — a powerhouse group of 130 top business leaders committed to driving growth and progress across Northwest Louisiana. Discover how the Committee of 100 is transforming the Shreveport-Bossier region through major initiatives like the revitalization of Monkhouse Drive a...

Join On The Cusp hosts Matt and Dave as they sit down with festival director Logan Lewis of the beloved Red River Revel, Shreveport's well-known fall festival held every October in Shreveport-Bossier. Logan shares his journey into the festival industry, his passion for live music, and how he is building partnerships with other Louisiana festivals to bring back the fun and energy that makes these e...

On The Cusp returns to kick off Season 14 with John Dudley, founder of Chasing Aces, back on the mic with hosts Matt and Dave three years after his first appearance. John shares an update on launching Chasing Aces in Summer 2025, the momentum behind the brand, and the announcement of two new locations in Alabama. He also talks about the role Bossier City’s support has played in the company’s growt...

On The Cusp this week features Erin Woods of 318 Business Builders, a business development and marketing company dedicated to helping local businesses grow and thrive. Erin shares how she leverages networking and strategic connections to support companies that don’t have the time or resources to build those relationships themselves. She also opens up to hosts Matt and Dave about her journey from r...

Take to the skies with this episode of On The Cusp featuring Collin and Molly Neu of Neu Aviation, one of the nation’s top six flight schools located at the Shreveport Regional Airport in Shreveport, Louisiana. Hosts Matt and Dave sit down with the Air Force veteran duo to discuss how their aviation training business grew from a small startup into an award-winning program recently named Best Fligh...

In this episode of the On The Cusp podcast, Parker Brown of Jayhawk Properties joins hosts Matt and Dave to share insights into rental property management in Shreveport. Managing more than 80 rental homes, Parker discusses what it takes to operate a property management company and support both tenants and property owners. As Chairman of the Shreveport Implementation and Redevelopment Authority (SI...

This week on the On The Cusp, hosts Matt and Dave sit down with Kimerea Walker of Eagle Industries, a minority- and woman-owned construction company specializing in water restoration, pest control, and herbicide services. Kimerea shares how she built her career in the construction industry and carved out her place in a traditionally male-dominated field. She also offers powerful insight into hirin...

Adam Rimmer of Rimmer Electric joins On The Cusp hosts Matt and Dave to share how a small side gig grew into a successful electrical business in Shreveport, LA nearly 20 years ago. Adam reflects on being young, taking risks without fully realizing the stakes, and the life changes that helped him understand the responsibility of business ownership. He offers valuable insight into the construction a...

One of Shreveport’s serial entrepreneurs joins On The Cusp as hosts Matt and Dave talk with Jessica Comegys about her latest venture, The Balanced Boarding Pass. In this episode, Jessica explains how her travel agency focuses on the overall experience clients return home with, not just the destination. She also shares what makes her approach to travel planning unique, including how she manages per...

Todd Stanberry joins On The Cusp with hosts Matt and Dave to share the inspiring story of his family’s company, Metro Aviation, a leader in air medical and helicopter services. Founded in 1982 in Baton Rouge as a charter company, Metro Aviation has grown into a trusted partner supporting hospitals and healthcare systems in 25 states across the U.S. Todd recounts how his father helped launch the co...

In this episode of On The Cusp, hosts Matt and Dave sit down with Megan Strickland, Practice Manager of University Veterinary Hospital, for an inside look at what sets this premier veterinary clinic apart from the rest. Megan shares how University Veterinary Hospital prides itself on providing higher-quality medications, exceptional pet care, and access to top-tier veterinarians dedicated to the h...

On The Cusp is back with an inspiring conversation featuring the new owners of LOLA Magazine, Sarah and Ellyn McKinney! In this episode, hosts Matt and Dave sit down with the dynamic duo to talk about their North Louisiana lifestyle magazine that celebrates and empowers women across the region. Sarah shares how LOLA Magazine is dedicated to highlighting women entrepreneurs, telling generational st...

The guys are talking sports on On The Cusp with Shreveport’s own Keith Carter, owner of the Louisiana Rouxgaroux arena football team. Keith joins hosts Matt and Dave to discuss how he and his wife, Kimberly, became owners of the Rouxgaroux and what it takes to run a professional arena football franchise in Shreveport, Louisiana. He explains how the National Arena Football League works, how teams a...

On The Cusp welcomes Donesa Walker, franchise owner of LearningRx Shreveport, to the studio! Donesa sits down with hosts Matt and Dave to share her journey into the world of cognitive training—and how discovering LearningRx completely changed her view on how people learn. She explains how LearningRx helps “train brains” from ages 4 to 104, offering personal training for the mind just like you woul...

Taylor Love, owner of 643 Training, joins On The Cusp hosts Matt and Dave to talk about the rapid growth of his baseball and softball training business. In this episode, Taylor shares how he’s leveling up indoor athletic training in Shreveport and the major leap he’s taking by purchasing the former indoor tennis courts behind Pierremont Oaks. Taylor gives an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the...

This week on On The Cusp , hosts Matt and Dave sit down with Shreveport entrepreneurs Bob Thames and Randolph Smith to talk about their newest project — buying and reopening Marilynn’s Place, the iconic Louisiana restaurant on Fern Ave in Shreveport, LA. Known for its authentic Louisiana and Cajun cuisine, Marilynn’s Place has long been a fan favorite in the Shreveport–Bossier food scene. Bob shar...

Get ready to light up your holiday season! On The Cusp hosts, Matt and Dave, sit down with Perry Thompson and Doug James, the owners of Lumiere — North Louisiana’s newest and brightest Christmas light attraction located in Stonewall, LA. In this festive episode, Perry and Doug share how the idea for Lumiere came to life, the wild and challenging moments behind the scenes, and what makes their Chri...

Randy Miller of Career Adventures joins your On The Cusp hosts, Matt and Dave, to dive into the world of economic development in North Louisiana. Randy shares the story of how Career Adventures, founded by Arlene Acree in 1985, has evolved alongside the region’s industrial workforce over the past 40 years. He talks about the skilled labor force that continues to power the region’s growth — and how...

Josh Morvant, founder of Secure Logic, traded his lab coat for a mic to chat with your On The Cusp hosts, Matt and Dave. He shares how his mission to keep kids healthy in schools started before COVID ever hit the headlines. Josh walks us through the long development process that led to Secure Logic’s big breakthrough — a dry disinfectant system that can coat an entire facility without anyone stepp...