On The Cusp

In this week’s episode of On The Cusp, hosts Dave and Matt sit down with Ricky Murov, owner of Mattress Plus, a family-owned furniture store in Shreveport. Ricky talks about the changes he’s made to continue to see growth both locally and regionally. Tune in now!

Have you ever wondered if you are in the right job or possibly too old to be an entrepreneur? Myron Griffing, owner of Space: Interiors, sits down with On The Cusp’s hosts Dave and Matt in this week’s episode to address those same concerns he faced 12 years ago. Listen in as Myron discusses how his previous employments led him to take a chance on himself, which ultimately led to him being a nation...

When Joey, owner of Joseph Guin Barber, took a chance on an old building in downtown Shreveport, he had no idea the positive effect it would have for the community. Joey recaps the challenges, risks, and support he received when starting his barbershop in downtown Shreveport. Tune in now to hear about his entrepreneurial journey.

New business owners, Sara Balch and Amy England, sit down with On The Cusp hosts Matt and Dave to share how they started Peach Therapies. Sara and Amy hope to make things easier for kids and parents by bringing a new type of direct access for both physical and speech therapy to Shreveport. Tune in today to hear how Peach Therapies is breaking barriers!

Dany Martin, partner at Williams Financial Advisors (WFA), shares his story on this week’s episode of On The Cusp. Hosts Matt and Dave learn about Dany’s passion to help people strive for both financial and personal health, whether it’s a local high school student in Junior Achievement or a safety in the NFL. Tune in now!

Wishing you could take your side-hustle and make it your full-time job? David McCandless made this dream a reality in 2023 when he started McCandless Consulting LLC. David talks with Dave and Matt about how the use of data, forecasting, and automation tools can help drive and transform a business. Tune in now.

West Monroe native, Caleb Etheridge, sat down with Dave and Matt for this week’s On the Cusp episode to talk about the company he started with his brother, Etheridge Pipeline & Conduit. Listen in as the guys chat about taking the leap to start a business and training programs EPC helped develop to educate North Louisiana’s workforce in the pipeline industry.

This episode of On The Cusp takes us east on I-20 to Monroe, Louisiana. Tune in as hosts Matt and Dave speak with Matt Dickerson, Business Development & Strategy Officer of Mid South Extrusion. Get ready to take a deep dive into how Matt and his team hope to develop and grow the workforce in North Louisiana.

What better way to kick off Season 7 of On The Cusp than with the return of Season 1 guest, Julie Gilley Milam. Join Matt, Dave, and Julie on a trip down memory lane as they discuss the lessons they’ve learned from 6 seasons of entrepreneurs and small business owners who are making an impact in our community.

C.E. Byrd High School graduate, Bob Thames, saw an opportunity to mix the fields of accounting and customer service in Shreveport, Louisiana. He co-created @Single Source Business Solutions in 2022. Bob is the hospitality frontman who creates strong customer relationships while his partner concentrates on bookkeeping. Tune in to hear some intriguing stories that lead Bob on his entrepreneurial jou...

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!