At Home With Roby

Ben Murphy, President of Hospitality Logistics International, Joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Ben discusses how he grew Hospitality Logistics International, what led him to relocate the business to Charlotte, and offers valuable insights into the ever-evolving hospitality industry. Tune in as Ben, Trent, and Patrick dive into the realities of building a business, the importance of...

Bristol Coon joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Originally from Newport Beach, CA, Bristol shares how a lifelong love for writing and storytelling progressed into a career in country music. Today, you can find Bristol in Nashville, TN where he is busy writing, performing and living out his dream.

Russell Nash, CEO of Legacy Lighting, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Russell talks about how he moved from the banking to the lighting industry and the founding of Legacy Lighting in 2013. He also shares details about the company’s growth over the years which he attributes to its exceptional team and their core values of honesty, integrity, and mutual respect. 

Jack Ossa, Founder and Principal of Ossa Studio, returns to “At Home with Roby”. The guys discuss the process of building a brand, storytelling through branding and the impact of podcasting. His own podcast,  The Power of Design , is nearing its 100th episode and centers on commercial real estate, design, and construction.

Trey Mauck, Agency Principal of Integrated Insurance Solutions, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Founded in September 2001 in Ashburn, VA, Integrated Insurance Solutions has 8 locations in the mid-Atlantic and over 80 employees. Trey shares details about the company’s steady growth over the years, his passion for the insurance industry and insights into what drives his commitment to...

Nick Mayes joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Tune in to learn about the start of Trent and Nick’s friendship that dates back 34 years, the job fair Nick attended that changed the trajectory of his career, and how asking questions and learning from others guided him into both healthcare and commercial real estate.

Jack Salzman, founder of Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Tune in to hear about Jack’s education and time as a competitive swimmer, how a cell phone business led him to a career in the automotive industry, how he and his wife give back to the community through their charity, Giving with Grace, and his latest business venture, The Serve Pickleball...

Longtime Roby client and friend, Peter Hollett, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. In 2024, Peter sold his business, celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary and welcomed his first grandchild into the world. Tune in to hear how Peter and his wife celebrated their anniversary by embarking on 40 impactful experiences throughout the year and about his new role spearheading a capital campa...

Dan Bailey with Four Corners Foundation joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Four Corners Foundation is an organization dedicated to transforming struggling high school athletic departments into thriving programs through equipment support, booster club development, community engagement, and financial coaching. The group aims to bridge the gap between well-funded and underfunded schools...

Dylan Kwasniewski with 6 Summit Capital, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. The guys reminisce about their days at Coyote Joe’s, hear about Dylan’s recent engagement, and learn about a few of 6 Summit Capital’s upcoming properties and projects.

David Scully, President of Duncan Williams Asset Management, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  David shares stories from his short-lived track career at the University of Georgia, his many years of serving as a volunteer coach for his daughters’ sports teams, and how the generosity of Mr. Duncan Williams allowed him and his wife to expand their family.  David also shares how AI help...

Michael Gulledge joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Michael reflects on his deep ties to Gaston County, his role as President / Owner of Dilling Heating & Cooling and the growth the company experienced thanks to his strong leadership and exceptional team.

Joe Beckenhauer, President of Beckenhauer Construction, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby.” Founded in 1878, Beckenhauer Construction is a 5th generation family-owned business and the oldest construction company in Nebraska. The company focuses on commercial construction projects and has an extensive portfolio of churches, schools, hospitals, businesses, banks, jails and more across th...

Jeff Naper, Major Account Executive at iHeart Media, joins Trent and Patrick on the "At Home with Roby" podcast. He reflects on playing intramural basketball at Wake Forest against greats like Rodney Rogers, his quick shift from working as a CPA to his first job in radio at 106.5 The End, and the piece of advice he received from Dan Fox at the Masters Tournament that has led to a genuine friendshi...

Tim Baier, Co-Founder & CEO of Spiracle Media, joins Trent and Patrick on the "At Home with Roby" podcast. He shares details about his upbringing, education and previous career as a sports agent. His experience in the sports world led him to co-found Spiracle Media in 2011, alongside two former sports anchors from the Charlotte market. Initially, Spiracle Media focused on social media, website...

Brick McDermott joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Brick’s son, Bryant, tragically passed away in February 2022. To keep Bryant’s memory alive, Brick and his family established the Live Like Bryant Foundation that helps our community’s youth achieve their highest potential through athletics and education.  The foundation has supported organizations like KinderMourn, West Blvd Ministr...

Chris Hobart, founder of Hobart Wealth, joins Trent and Patrick on the "At Home with Roby" podcast. Hobart Wealth is a boutique wealth management firm dedicated to helping people make sound financial decisions at every stage of life. During the episode, Chris shares insights into his childhood, his journey to Charlotte, his time at UNC, and the bold move of taking out a second mortgage on his home...

Scott East, Founder and CEO of MSIGHTS, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Founded in 2004, MSIGHTS is a global marketing technology company that helps companies integrate and unify all their marketing data to deliver actionable reporting, advanced analytics, and smarter marketing decisions.  Scott shares his career path to MSIGHTS and hilarious stories from his days as “Otto the Ora...

Jim Rhodes, Chairman of ReGroup Carolinas, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Founded in 2019, ReGroup Carolinas’ mission is to increase economic mobility and decrease the skills gap across the construction industry.  With a local chapter in Charlotte, NC, a second chapter was launched last fall in Asheville, NC in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.  Tune in to h...

Mike O’Connor, Founder of NexusPoint, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  NexusPoint’s mission is to connect global talent with US based companies to help entrepreneurs efficiently and profitably scale their businesses with high quality talent and provide consistent, fulfilling jobs to as many people as possible. Tune in to meet Mike and learn more. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Matt Fink, from Fink’s Jewelers, joins Trent and guest host, David McGuire, on “At Home with Roby”.  Matt shares the fascinating history of Fink’s Jewelers, a fourth-generation family business founded in 1930 by his great grandfather, Nathan Fink. The company’s journey began with a pushcart in Roanoke, VA, and has grown into a renowned name in the jewelry business. Tune in to hear Matt recount the...

Josh Miller with Threadline Products joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Josh shares details about his childhood in Wyoming, his wrestling career at UNC that brought him east and his career path to Threadline Products. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year from the “At Home with Roby” show!  Join Trent and Patrick for this special episode as they ring in 2025 and take a walk down memory lane to celebrate 75 incredible years of Roby’s history.  Starting in 1950, Trent shares stories, achievements and milestones that have shaped the company into what it is today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orthopedic surgeon, Grant Zarzour, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  As a self-proclaimed “glorified carpenter”, Grant specializes in total knee and hip replacements. Grant shares details about growing up in Mobile, AL, his work as Chairman of the Board of Gulf Orthopedics, and his company, Sperity Health.  Sperity Health is a preventative and longevity-focused health company that e...

Bryan Delaney, President of EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization) Charlotte, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. In this episode, Bryan reflects on his college days at UNC Charlotte, where a random roommate pairing with James Hartsell led to an incredible partnership. Together, the two co-founded Skookum (now Method), a successful software development company based in Charlotte. Bryan also...