The Good Guide to Business

Matt Sutor, of the Carolina Hurricanes, joins the Brunch with BBB podcast to share his passion for social media and how he has helped their team stand out online among the other NHL teams.

Janice Williams, owner of Williams Payment Solutions and Women in Networking, shares top networking tips to help you build meaningful relationships whether in person or virtual! Listen in to learn networking best practices, how to get connected with a networking group, and how to maintain network relationships.

Who wouldn't love getting paid to do everyday tasks like visiting a resturant or going shopping? In this episode, Elaine Buxton of Confero shares how their business model is often mimicked by scammers, commonly known as mystery shopper scams. Listen in to learn how, as a business owner, you can successfully collect customer feedback and how, as a consumer, you can identify legitimate mystery...

Are you ready to celebrate the end of quarantine with a summer vacation?! Before booking your dream trip, Luis and Catherine have tips and resources to help you travel safely and avoid risking your time and money to con artists. Listen in to learn about common scenarious and red flags related to vacation and travel scams!

In this final episode of Small Business Month, Luis and Catherine chat with Neal Isaacs of VR Business Brokers about the benefits of having your business ready to sell at any time. 

Are you a new business owner or looking to start your own business? Holly Yanker of Small Business Advisors , previously known as Business Link NC, shares steps to starting a business, programs and resources available to local business owners, and how to successfully navigate being a business owner during the pandemic.

Did you know downtown Raleigh is 93% locally-owned on the storefront level? To celebrate Small Business Month, Luis and Catherine chat with Bill King, CEO of the Downtown Raleigh Alliance , to see what the small business community looks like downtown and how it has pivoted during the pandemic.

In this episode, Luis and Catherine share how small businesses have grown during the pandemic and become more vulnerable than ever due to new financial tensions. Listen in to learn the most common scams targeting small businesses and how to guard against them.

Do you know how to communicate with your cleints online? Which platforms to use? Or how often? In this episode, Hank Hoffmeier, senior manager of client solutions at J2 Global, shares the importance of digital marketing and tips to effectively connect with your target audience online.  Did you enjoy this episode? Hank is an upcoming speaker at BBB's 2021 Better Your Business Academy where he...

The sports industry has has its fair share of challenges during the pandemic, but a local league has grown amidst the adversity. In this episode, Luis and Catherine chat with Santiago Lucio, Director of Corporate Partnerships at North Carolina Football Club (NCFC). Lucio shares what their industry has looked like during the pandemic and how they are gearing up for the 2021 season.  

Luis and Catherine celebrate one whole year of the Brunch with BBB podcast by sharing some of their favorite episodes and moments from the past year. **Be one of the first five people to screenshot this episode and share it on social by tagging @bbbeasternnc to share your topic idea for the chance to win a Brunch with BBB gift bag!

In this Scam of the Month episode, Luis and Catherine share how to guard against identity thieves attempting to steal your personal information. Listen in to learn how to identify and prevent identity theft, as well as what to do if your identity is stolen.

In this final episode of Women’s History Month, Luis and Catherine interview Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina’s president and CEO, Mallory Wojciechowski, to share her journey to becoming a woman in leadership at a young age!

In alignment with Women's History Month, Luis and Catherine share the top three scams targeting women in 2020 and 10 tips for guarding against them! If you think you've been the victim of a scam, you can report it to BBB's Scam Tracker at bbb.org/scamtracker .  10 Tips to guarding against scams: Never send money via gift card or wire transfer to someone you have never met face-to-face. Avoid...

Are you maximizing the benefits of social media to grow your business? In this episode, Luis and Catherine share the facts about social media usage and how you are likely missing out on a large pool of potential clients/customers by not being connected online. They also share tangible tips for establishing and maintaining your social media presence - including content creation, analytics, and cris...

In this episode of the Black History Month Series, Luis and Catherine chat with fellow BBB colleagues in Kansas City and Atlanta to unpack the history of African-American owned businesses, the impact they have on the marketplace, and how consumers can support Black-owned businesses year-round.

In this episode of the Black History Month Series, Luis and Catherine chat with a representative of the oldest African American owned bank in North Carolina. James Sillis, CEO of M&F Bank, located in Durham, NC, shares the history of this iconic business and how it has shaped our local marketplace for both business owners and consumers.

Looking for a Valentine? Beware of scammers seeking to steal more than your heart online! In this episode Luis and Catherine share consumer resources to avoid romance scams that attempt to break the bank in addition to your heart.  For additonal information, visit bbb.org .

In this final episode of the Consumer Conscious Series, Luis and Catherine chat with Steve Weathers, President and CEO of the Greenville-ENC Alliance , about the importance of supporting local businesses. Listen in to find out why North Carolina was ranked the third best region to do business nationwide and how you can contribute to our local economy as both a business owner and consumer. 

Did you know only 10% of recyclables actually end up being recycled? This shows how unreliable our recycling efforts are, and with over 50 billion pounds of plastics dumped into our waterways and ecosystems each year, this is creating a major environmental impact. In this episode, Luis and Catherine chat with Alan Riggs (CFO), Alex Henson(COO), and Jonathan Aguilar (CEO) from R.A.W. Plastics (Rest...

Do you know where your food comes from?  Each day we become less and less connected with our food source, which is dangerous territory. In this epsiode, Luis and Catherine interview Will Kornegay of Ripe Revival Market , a Greenville-based business that specializes in locally sourced fresh food boxes for their customers. They even donate excess food to those in need around them. Listen in to...

Being a conscious consumer includes being mindful of your mental and physical health, which is what Pantea Dougani of Excel Body Fitness and Stephanie Phillips of The Mindly Group help unpack in this episode. Listen in to learn easy tips for prioritizing your mental and physical health. 

THIS IS YOUR YEAR! Luis and Catherine are challenging their listeners to take the reins and become more intentional in the marketplace this year. That’s why they’re dedicating the next few weeks to a Consumer Conscience Series. Do you know where your food/ products come from?   Do you know the impact your choices have on the environment?   When was the last time you purposefully supporte...

In this final episode of 2020, Luis and Catherine round out their Thankfulf for series by sharing traditions, both old and new, that they’re thankful for. Of course, their favorite new tradition from 2020 is the Brunch with BBB podcast.  Since launching in March 2020, the podcast has grown to include local and international listeners. Enjoy the final weeks of 2020, and be on the lookout for L...

What’s your definition of integrity?  In this episode, Luis and Catherine chat with Charlie Bradley of The Brian Hamilton Foundation and April Bond, a graduate of their Inmates to Entrepreneurs program.  Listen in to find out what integrity means to them, how it has impacted their lives, and influenced the work they’re doing.