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Expanding a small biz How Joey got his start Growing a brand Quality, quality, quality! Belladina's held an offering on the Vicinity platform. You can find the offering page here: https://marketplace.vicinitycapital.com/offers/PreviewOffers/MjQ1NzA=

Turning a hobby and passion into a profitable business Full-time freelance work  Staying on-brand with photography Building relationships with clients

Narrowing in on a niche Staying true to course (in terms of goals) App development shop talk How Greenville is the right community for Designli And more!

proximity matters the relationship between investors and local businesses how investing local can benefit communities

The importance of knowing where your investment dollars going How conventional wisdom shifts with innovation How bitcoin is revolutioniz—just kidding. Crowdfunding levels the playing field - find out how How diverting just a fraction of our investment to local businesses can drastically boost your local economy And much, much more!

How Laurin got her start Humphries' strategy to developing customer relationships Providing a quality product and quality service Knowing how and when to grow

Giving back to the community Real estate Fostering growth Revitalizing spaces Dealing with setbacks Chapel held an offering on the Vicinity platform. You can find the campaign page here: https://marketplace.vicinitycapital.com/offers/PreviewOffers/NDQzNzM=  

Crash's website link: https://crash.co/ Isaac's personal website: https://isaacmorehouse.com/ Isaac's entrepreneurial journey Hiring the right team and finding the best talent Managing remote workers Why the stigma that tech startups need to be in Silicon Valley is false How Crash is changing the game for job searchers

Coffee is a community resource - elevated coffee quality elevates conversation quality Starting up despite adverse circumstances (new state, 30-year high commodity, etc) Creating a business that enhances your life Networking and marketing principals Coastal Coffee Roasters Brad’s LinkedIn

3100 offerings by 2600 companies 25 million - how much capital businesses raised through Reg CF in Aug of 2020 Tapping into "sideline" capital growing sphere of Reg CF Innovative funding sources How Vicinity is hoping to monetize local pride and support

How would you feel about having a goal to start 50 businesses by 2050? Well, that’s exactly what our guest on the Invest Local podcast is trying to do. Stephen breaks down the systems and mindset he brings on a daily basis and how he thinks about goals, business, and family. He has helped start companies like: PlanWell Strategies, Betafy (podcast), OmniLicense, QuickerLeads, and several more. You...

Developing community around a product Customer acquisition Building a following and interacting with customers Identifying niche markets and tapping into them

Putting practical advice into practice Growing a small business What it was like being a consultant How Deck Creations operates More!

Misconceptions about investment crowdfunding How Vicinity is tapping into local networks The type of issuer who might benefit from Reg CF Laughter, jokes, and more!

Finding gigs when the world is "shut down" Being a dad and full-time worker On making successful career

Starting a business Entrepreneurial mindset Overcoming setbacks Translating skill sets Adding value to customers

Stephen Slappey gives us an insider scoop on the award-winning marketing firm, Creative Consulting, that he runs in Charleston, South Carolina with his Co-owner and Fiance, Meg Thompson. Hear what it's like to run a top-tier, full-service agency that takes a personal, hands-on approach to building their clients' brands. Check them out at: creativeconsulting.marketing

Entrepreneurship - how to get an idea going! The importance of finding mentors How to build the right team

Dealing with business setbacks  Adapting to COVID-19 Leaving a local footprint Choosing to work within a region or vicinity

Chris' start in the world of business Creating Made South Dealing with setbacks and failures Leveraging stories and legacies for impact The importance of supporting local

History of crowdfunding Why investing local is important What it means to invest in places near you Why we started Vicinity

How Alex ended up in Greenville (His origin story) How he ended up with BlackStream Business growth Maintaining local footprint and presence balance with that growth

How AJ started Sentio How and why he chose to relocate from NY to South Carolina Initial venture combining AI with psychological elements to improve draft picks Turning from startup to business Going from project to leader What he looks for in team members Passion trumps logic

In today's episode, we interview Patrick Russo, Managing Director of Vavia. Patrick talks about his journey and what brought him to his current venture in Birmingham, AL. From investment firms to fintech startups to entrepreneurship, tune in to this exciting local business story.

How the praxis program takes you through an initial career discovery process Learning through experience and self-directed education are essentials to starting a strong career Cameron's rise to the CEO position Connecting what you're doing with what's best for the company Growth and trajectory of Praxis Scaling a team and service