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Genevieve (Genny) McCutcheon from our College of Charleston School of Business Center for Public Choice and Market Process stopped by the studio for a wide-ranging convo about marketing, writing, lifelong learning, and more. For more information about CPCMP, check out Biz-eWerk episode 54, "Peter Calcagno and Adam Smith Week."

⁠Ingenics ⁠ covers everything from consulting for strategy, processes, and organizational structures, AND digital transformation, software solutions, and planning and implementation. In this episode, we discuss continuous improvement processes for manufacturing with ⁠ Marc Shotters ⁠, Senior Project Manager, and ⁠ Hunter Price ⁠, Key Account Assistant Manager. Check out our previous Biz-eWerk Inge...

In this final episode of our 3-part interview with Zach Giglio, we discuss the near-future of AI applications for business, including agentic AI systems that will improve and enhance interactions and decision-making processes in AI technology.

Part II of a three-part series with Zach Giglio from GCM. In this episode, we discuss how new AI tools, like ChatGPT, are changing business.

In the first episode of this special 3-part series featuring Zach Giglio from GCM , Zach explains how small to mid-sized businesses can incorporate Artificial Intelligence into workflows to save time and money. In this limited series, I’ll be speaking with Zach about AI, what it is, what it isn’t, how it’s influencing business now, and how it will influence the future of work.

Get ready for a special, three-part series from Biz-eWerk, "AI in Business Applications with Zach Giglio." Few topics today elicit more questions and debate than how we will use the real technology of Artificial Intelligence . To get some expert insights into AI business applications, Biz-eWerk is excited to introduce a three-part series featuring Zach Giglio. Zach and Emma Giglio’s cons...

Next time you walk through your favorite retail location, contemplate how the merchandise gets to the shelves. It’s easy to forget that the products we take for granted, especially everyday items like groceries and clothing, have to be shipped to a store for us to purchase. In this episode of Biz-eWerk, Patrick Buttarazzi , Regional Director of Sales, and Matthew Logue (College of Charleston '...

Logistics and supply chain issues are recurring themes in this show because they are critical to our lives today. It’s a multi-faceted industry involving many moving pieces to ensure that something gets to where it needs to be when it needs to be there. In this episode, Taylor Jackson , President and CEO of the Maritime Association of South Carolina , discusses how MASC, a member-based trade assoc...

If you’ve ever seen a live performance, you're getting the benefit of months of preparation by many people with unique skills, like Marybeth Clark, Artistic Director for Charleston Stage. With over 25 years of experience working with this professional theater company, Marybeth knows what it takes to bring a performance to life for the audience.

It's not easy to turn an interest or a passion into a business, but that's what Eric Waldrop has done with Top Shape Fitness . Starting with sports in school, and continuing to the present day as a full-time personal trainer, Eric talks to Biz-eWerk about how he turned a passion for sports and fitness into a unique gym experience focused on personalized and customized personal training.

“It's one thing to look at a 1,200-pound polar bear from across the snowy tundra. It’s another to get close enough to see the snowflakes on its nose. In Churchill, Manitoba, both kinds of encounters are part of everyday life.” So begins an article in Travel and Leisure magazine by Heather Greenwood Davis ( linkedin.com/in/greenwooddavis/ ) about her journey to the Polar Bear Capital of the Wor...

Choosing a major. Choosing a career. How do you help students with choices in higher education leading to completing a program of study focused on a long-term career goal? The National Institute for Student Success (NISS) works with higher education institutions (including the College of Charleston) to provide coaching and support for more equitable enrollment, retention, and graduation outcomes....

Have you ever thought about how commercial real estate and supply chains overlap? In this episode of Biz-eWerk, we hear from two 2021 College of Charleston School of Business graduates who are exceptional professionals in their fields: Chloe Heiligenstein , Business Development Representative from InLight Real Estate Partners, and Lauren Duffy , Consultant from P3. Chloe was the 2021 Top Commercia...

Alumni events aren’t just for reminiscing – It’s also a great opportunity to get career updates. A few School of Business alumni gathered in May 2024 and recorded their best advice for the class of 2024. A special thank you to Clifford Pate, Photographer, Marleylilly Lucas Moyon, Research Assistant, Federal Reserve Board of Governors Joey Vigue, CPA, Vice President of Finance - Health, AmeriLife G...

Have you ever had an argument or disagreement? Short answer - if you're older than born last year - yes. From the time we start talking, disagreements are part of being human. But how to have a "healthy disagreement" with someone? That's the focus of Dr. Michael Lee 's work with the Civility Initiative at the College of Charleston, and his new podcast, When We Disagree .

Being a leader in the field of hospitality, particularly restaurants is a continuing journey - There are always new trends and new opportunities. For Patrick Whalen , CEO of 5th Street Group , the journey includes management roles during some of the most difficult years for the hospitality industry thus far this Century. In this episode of Biz-eWerk, Patrick tells us what it takes to be a leader i...

Starting a marketing agency requires "a lot of hard work, long days, and a vision." Peter Stern , Founder and President of Strategic , started with a vision and a "rickety" family computer in the mid-90s that grew into a sports, lifestyle, and entertainment marketing agency. In this episode, Biz-eWerk speaks with Peter about the tremendous growth in the field, and especially th...

Providing financial advice is a personalized experience, unique to each person. Steven Huskey from Huskey Financial Consulting works specifically with healthcare professionals to build a custom, profession-based financial strategy. In this episode of Biz-eWerk, we discuss Steven's career journey, what it means to be a CExP Certified Exit Planner, and his podcast, Portfolio Pulse .

Lead across borders. With extensive leadership experience including VP and president roles, Nathan King has recently launched a new venture consulting leaders and teams to help align around a clear direction and purpose. In this episode, Nathan tells us how "lead across borders" is more than a slogan, it's a way to listen, discuss, and find solutions. Check out the Biz-eWerk intervie...

A long-term career perspective is highly beneficial to learn how changes have helped an industry evolve, and hopefully improve, the customer experience. Tom Garzilli, Principal with Tourism Growth Innovations , consults with stakeholders across government and industry to provide insights into the importance of tourism for economic development. With years of experience in marketing leadership roles...

Looking for reliable info on planning your college experience? Amelia Parnell , Vice President for Research and Policy at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, talks to Biz-eWerk about her podcast, " Speaking of College " - Be sure to check out the show wherever you stream podcasts for episodes covering topics including online learning programs, tips for staying o...

Biz-eWerk is on the air for Season 4! 2024 is a Leap Year, and it's just possible that Biz-eWerk will leap into the 100th episode before the end of the year. Possible, so stay tuned, because you won't want to miss any content this season. We're here to help you Mind Your Business.

Telling the story of a place is vital to understanding the past and the present, and hope for the future. In this episode of Biz-eWerk, Catherine Woods , Director of Communications and Special Programming for The Charleston Place Hotel, tells us about her unique role with The Charleston Place, the unique role of The Charleston Place centrally located in the King Street area, and especially the new...

Trick or treat Biz-eWerk Listeners! It’s true that an interview can be a frightening experience, especially when you are shocked and surprised by scary interview questions. For this special Halloween episode, Biz-eWerk uncovers 5 truly diabolical questions and offers suggestions to save you from running out of an interview haunted by a wrong answer.

Finding solutions is a critical skill. Being able to work with employers of any size to identify, troubleshoot, strategize, and solve issues from supply chain to staffing to construction and beyond is vital for business success. Check out this episode of Biz-eWerk where we hear from people directly working with Ingenics Corporation USA to provide solutions for clients. Hunter Price (Project Engine...