On The Cusp

Quentin Durr, founder of Louisiana Catalyst, joins us for this week’s episode of On the Cusp. Quentin founded Louisiana Catalyst in 2019 to support local entrepreneurs by providing access to workspaces, resources, and mentorship. You might even say Dave Smith is his role model. Tune in to hear how Quentin is making an impact in Monroe, Louisiana.

Ever wondered if a realtor could find success as an independent contractor? Randolph Smith co-created Pinnacle Realty Advisors for this specific purpose. The long-time Shreveport native is president of a cloud-based real estate brokerage company that offers a "Brokerage-as-a-Service" model for agents. Listen in now to hear about his entrepreneurial start!

We’re talking to Jarrett Lofton in this episode of On the Cusp. Jarrett is a Shreveport native and the founder of Legal Weapon, LLC. After law school, Jarrett found his niche offering legal consulting for entrepreneurial startups. Tune in!

Meet Ryan Williams, CEO of Seedlinks Behavior Management. Ryan serves the community by helping families access recovery support and mental health care. Listen in to hear how Ryan is making a difference in North Louisiana.

What a "waste" it would be to miss this episode of On The Cusp! Brandon Wakefield, owner of Precision Waste Solutions, educates hosts Dave and Matt about his nationwide waste management company. Tune in to learn more about how Brandon and his company developed innovative recycling programs right here in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux and our hosts have an in-depth discussion about the bond issue which will be on the April 27, 2024, ballot. Listen in to get your questions answered about upcoming infrastructure projects proposed in Shreveport.

Why not Shreveport? Clean Slate Botanical’s owner Ben Whalen discusses the benefits of opening a business in Shreveport during this week’s episode of On the Cusp. Listen in to find out more about Ben’s entrepreneurial journey and why he pivoted his business model after the pandemic.

Dave Bushnell with Sound Minds stopped by the studio to discuss his audio and video systems business with On The Cusp’s co-hosts Dave and Matt. Bushnell has been in business in Shreveport, Louisiana for over 20 years. He has grown Sound Minds into one the largest audio/video companies in the Ark-La-Tex. Tune In!

On the Cusp is kicking off season 6 with the “social media goddess” from Minden, Louisiana, Sara McDaniel. Sara is the founder of Simply Southern Cottage and has made a name for herself in the world of social media interior decorating. Listen to the episode to hear about Sara’s journey through renovations, real estate, and social media stardom. 

Our last episode of Season 5 of On The Cusp features Don Rucker with Outerlink Global Solution. Don joined Metro Aviation as the Director of Metro's Technical Service Group in 2016. In this role, Don oversees some of the most technologically advanced safety initiatives in aviation, including Outerlink Global Solution's IRIS System, the MetroAlert smartphone app and more.

This episode of On the Cusp features Megan Chavez with Prepped Up Meals. Prepped Up Meals is a meal prep business located in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Listen to Megan explain how convenient doesn’t have to mean unhealthy. 

This episode of On The Cusp features Ashley Rockett, the CEO and Executive Consultant of Sheer Technology. As an established leader in the IT industry, Ashley Glassell Rockett brings the concept of Information Technology Consulting to her hometown of Shreveport, LA by launching Sheer Technology, LLC. Ashley has served in both IT and Accounting capacities for start-up companies and Big 4 Public Acc...

Today's guest is owner of the Remington Suite Hotel, Newton Dorsett. Dorsett draws upon more than 35 years of leadership experience while managing and transforming the Shreveport, Louisiana-based hotel into a premier destination. Moreover, he regularly provides event space at the Remington for local nonprofits to use. Prior to purchasing the Remington in 2006, Mr. Dorsett was heavily involved in o...

Our special guest this week is Jennifer Skinner LaPierre, owner of RUSHGreek boutique, and Cayenne Marketing. Tune in!

This week's guest is Jennifer Skinner LaPierre - the owner of RUSH Greek Boutique Cayenne Marketing . Tune In!

EAP’s On the Cusp hosts interview BRF’s 2024 Annual Event speaker Dr. Marci Rossell. Dr. Rossell is a world renowned economic and financial expert, and former CNBC Chief Economist and host of morning news talk show Squawk Box.

Brent Latin joins us on this week's episode of On The Cusp. Tune in!

'Tis the season for SUGAR! Our guest today knows a lot about the sweet and sticky goodness - Owner and Operator of Shreveport's Streetcar Snoballs, Erica Gilliam walks us through the secret behind a perfect Snoball, how she has grown her business from a trailer to a storefront, and the advice she'd give to all aspiring entrepreneurs. Tune in!

With the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl taking place in Shreveport this weekend, there's no better guest to have on this week than Bill Bailey, CEO of Radiance Technologies. Bailey's journey from young airman at Barksdale Air Force Base to chief executive officer of a $200 million company is one you'll want to tune in for!

Is Shreveport really that great of a place to live? From cost of living, and lifestyle, to our food scene and activities, there's so much more to Northwest Louisiana than meets the eye, and today's guest will tell us why. Meet Lisa Hargrove, a realtor in and from Northwest Louisiana with over 40 years of experience. We dive into the real estate market, who is moving here and why, and if people are...

Trent Wierick of Edge Physical Therapy graduated from LSU Health Science Center-Shreveport with a Masters degree in Physical Therapy in 2005 and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2008. He began his physical therapy career as an out-patient physical therapist at LSU Health Science Center-Shreveport (now Oschner Health) and practiced in hospital-based as well as private clinics. Trent then joined h...

From slinging oysters to stirring up cocktails, Chase Boytim is a Shreveport OG when it comes to entrepreneurship. Boytim has spent years working with other visionaries in the city to create events and experiences to attract the public, other businesses, and investors into parts of downtown Shreveport that wouldn't normally see much foot traffic - bringing life to the area. Tune in!

We're kicking off Veteran's Day week with a 30-year Air Force Veteran who, in his last active duty military job, served as the Director of Strategic Plans, Programs and Requirements at Air Force Global Strike Command located at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. Meet Gerald Goodfellow, a retired United States Air Force brigadier general, and the current CEO and Founder of the Small Business Cons...

Meet Dr. John George, this week's podcast guest and president and CEO of BRF (for Building our Region’s Future), an innovative economic development organization establishing North Louisiana as a preferred destination for high-growth businesses through its programs and initiatives. With a diverse background in geology, medicine, and business, Dr. George possesses a unique combination of business de...

Chef, Creator, Hospitality & Culinary Consultant - Meet Blake Jackson. You may know him as pastry chef behind Whisk Desserts, or as a culinary expert behind Drake Catering. Matt & Dave are sitting down and chatting with Blake about the culinary scene in North Louisiana, and the importance of relevance in the community directly results in your relevance in the food scene. Tune in!