The Charlotte Business Podcast

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The Charlotte Business Podcast, also known as @thecltbizpod, is dedicated to showcasing the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit and diverse business landscape of Charlotte, NC. Through insightful interviews and engaging discussions, we aim to inform, inspire, unite and entertain our audience, providing valuable insights, strategies, and stories from local entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators. Our mission is to be the premier platform for fostering connections, sharing knowledge, and promoting growth within Charlotte's dynamic business community.

  1. 4d ago

    UK vs USA Business Mindset: What Founders Get Wrong | Bobby Lane, Factotum, CBP Ep. 14

    Why do so many business owners get endless advice but still struggle to actually get things done? Bobby Lane, British entrepreneur, chartered accountant and CEO of Factotum, has spent 30+ years building businesses, and he says the biggest growth killer is the founder who won't let go. In this episode of The Charlotte Business Podcast, host George sits down with Bobby Lane to talk about why he left the UK to build a US business in Charlotte, NC, how to stop being the bottleneck in your own company, and why execution beats advice every time. What you'll learn: Why the UK and US business mindsets are completely different Why Bobby chose Charlotte over New York, Miami and Chicago Why "talking about it" doesn't grow a business, doing it does How a bedlinen company grew website sales 33% in one month How a business near collapse made its most profitable year ever The "first-year dip" most new founders don't see coming How to know when you're the bottleneck, and what to do about it Why AI can't replace real experience in business CHAPTERS 00:00 Highlights 01:15 Intro & Guest Introduction 02:51 Why Bobby became an accountant 03:55 Quitting a CFO job to start a business at 30 05:30 Why he started again with Factotum 07:35 UK vs US: the mindset gap 09:45 Why Charlotte? 14:10 Why US business is relationship-driven 17:00 Too much advice, not enough execution 21:10 Why founders can't let go 22:45 What "we execute" really means 25:55 How AI is changing the way customers find you 27:15 Client result: +33% sales in one month 30:15 Turning around a business on the brink 33:55 Why AI won't replace experience 35:15 Biggest mistakes founders make when scaling 38:25 How to know you're the bottleneck 40:55 Charlotte rapid-fire questions 43:05 The horse and cart leadership lesson 45:30 What excites Bobby about Charlotte 48:50 Final advice: get out from behind your screen 50:05 Where to find Bobby Lane GUEST: Bobby Lane, CEO of Factotum LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bobbylaneuk/ Website: www.factotum.com HOST: George, The Charlotte Business Podcast Watch the full video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5kkc36gr_dc Subscribe to The Charlotte Business Podcast for more conversations with Charlotte entrepreneurs and business leaders.

  2. Oct 23

    Deed Fraud Explained: How a Fake Deed Took Her Family’s Home | Tammy Legette, CBP Ep. 13

    In this episode of the Charlotte Business Podcast, host George sits down with Tammy Legette, a licensed NC & SC broker and realtor with 26+ years in real estate and 14 years in mortgage lending. After her family was hit by deed fraud following her grandfather's death, Tammy founded Inherited Property Navigator, wrote the book "From Death to Disposition," and took her fight to the North Carolina legislature. In this episode: How a fake affidavit and a deed dated after his death put the family home at riskWhat "quiet title" is and why fixing a fraudulent deed is so hard and costlyWhy Tammy started the Stop Deed Fraud petition and how it connects to NC House Bill 535 and Senate Bill 423How inherited property really works: probate, heirs, and who actually has authorityWhy you need a will, and why a trust may protect your family even moreHow scammers use obituaries to find homes to targetThe 5-minute deed check you should do every couple of monthsWhat realtors and investors must verify before buying or listing inherited propertyTenants in common vs. joint ownership: the title mistake that splits familiesDon't wait until it's too late. Talk to your family, check your deed, and put a plan in place. CHAPTERS 0:00 Highlights 1:30 Intro & Guest Introduction 3:15 Tammy's journey into real estate 4:15 Inheriting Mom's 15 homes with no will 7:25 "Protect my family": her grandfather's last request 9:05 The affidavit that said he had no children 10:25 His house appears on the MLS 12:25 The fraudulent deed 18:20 The cost of fighting it (attorneys and litigators) 29:20 The Stop Deed Fraud petition 29:45 NC House Bill 535 and Senate Bill 423 31:15 1 million+ views and 7,000 comments 38:20 A second fraudulent deed 42:10 Inherited Property Navigator: free tools and checklists 45:20 What realtors need to know 49:25 Biggest mistakes: wills, trusts, and talking to your kids 52:20 How scammers use obituaries 56:30 Property alerts and how often to check your deed 1:03:30 Tenants in common vs. joint ownership 1:07:30 "Death comes to steal": keeping family together 1:16:10 Buy / Sell / Rent / Keep calculator 1:17:40 Charlotte rapid-fire questions 1:29:30 Where to find Tammy CONNECT WITH TAMMY LEGETTE Website: inheritedpropertynavigator.com Instagram / TikTok: @tammy_legette Book: From Death to Disposition About the Charlotte Business Podcast: real conversations with the entrepreneurs, experts, and leaders building Charlotte. Guest: Tammy Barbour Legette | Founder, Inherited Property Navigator | Title Fraud Advocate | NC/SC Broker | Author Host: George, The Charlotte Business Podcast Music Credit: The Complex by Kevin MacLeod. Source: Audio Library, https://youtu.be/qpGE5FRoFGw. License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

  3. Oct 16

    How to Start a Co-Living Room Rental in Charlotte | Dominique Rice & Ashley Jeffers, CBP Ep. 12

    What if one single-family house could earn far more by renting it room by room? In this episode of The Charlotte Business Podcast, host George sits down with Dominique Rice, founder of Summit Bridge Consulting, and Ashley Jeffers, Room Rental Strategist and Educator, to break down how co-living and room rentals work in Charlotte, NC, and how real estate investors can unlock more from a single-family property. Dominique helps investors develop and launch profitable co-living and room-rental properties, from property and deal analysis to renovation planning, contractor coordination, design and furnishing, and launch strategy. Ashley focuses on operations, management and scaling. Together they co-host the Room Rental Profits Mastermind. They cite PadSplit data showing roughly 500 rooms listed in Charlotte against about 5,000 people searching for a room in a single month, and explain what that gap means for investors. ✅ What co-living and room rentals are, and how they differ from a traditional single-family rental ✅ What makes a property a good fit: size, layout, HOA rules, parking and location ✅ Full conversions, permits and why ADUs are on Dominique's radar ✅ The Charlotte room rental market: about 500 rooms vs. 5,000 searches in 30 days ✅ How to tell if a deal is profitable, including Dominique's rule of thumb of no more than $65,000 per bedroom ✅ The most expensive mistakes new investors make, and how to handle neighborhood pushback ✅ Who actually rents a room, and what daily operations look like once your systems are in place ✅ How to get started: a co-living friendly realtor, pricing rooms before you buy, creative financing and the BRRRR method ✅ Advice for Charlotte entrepreneurs 🏠 Room Rental Profits Mastermind October 17 in Charlotte, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Heist Brewery. A half day covering acquisition, operations and scaling, with a 90 day roadmap for attendees. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/room-rental-profits-mastermind-tickets-2000320367065 ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Highlights Intro 01:10 Welcome & Guest Introductions 02:47 Dominique's path from flipping houses to co-living 03:58 Ashley's path from wholesaling to room rentals 06:34 How Dominique and Ashley partnered 10:06 Co-living and room rentals explained 11:56 Average tenure, at-will leases and PadSplit commitments 17:54 What makes a property a good fit for co-living 20:02 Full conversions, permits and ADUs 22:54 The Charlotte room rental market 26:44 Zoning, occupancy limits and local rules 27:32 Neighborhood pushback: co-living vs. Airbnb 30:21 HOAs: what to check before you buy 32:53 Will a room rental actually be profitable? 34:23 The $65,000 per bedroom rule of thumb 35:21 The most expensive mistakes investors make 37:15 Handling community backlash 40:51 Who really lives in a room rental 43:30 Community and companionship in co-living 46:50 Daily operations and management 50:31 Systems, automation and technology 52:35 Getting started: find a co-living friendly realtor 53:42 Targeting deals that have been sitting 90+ days 54:32 Pricing rooms before you buy 56:01 When to buy your second property 57:08 Creative financing and the BRRRR method 59:18 Room Rental Profits Mastermind details 1:02:39 Charlotte Four segment 1:07:32 Advice for Charlotte entrepreneurs 1:11:10 Where to find Dominique and Ashley 👤 Guests: Dominique Rice, Founder, Summit Bridge Consulting Website: https://summitbridgeconsultants.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdominiquerice/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominique-rice-6332785b/ Ashley Jeffers, Room Rental Strategist and Educator, Co-Host, Room Rental Profits Mastermind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashthepreneur/ Facebook: Ashley D Jeffers Email: support@roomrentalprofits.com 🎙 Host: George | The Charlotte Business Podcast This episode is for education and general information only. It is not financial, legal or investment advice. Subscribe to The Charlotte Business Podcast for more Charlotte founders, business stories and local economy conversations. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-JCl1ABZjwo Episode page: https://thecharlottebusinesspodcast.com/dominique-rice-ashley-jeffers

  4. Oct 9

    The Universal Resume That Could Replace Your Job | Edwin Rice, Fund One, CBP Ep. 11

    What if you could land a job without a traditional resume, just by proving what you've already done? In this episode of The Charlotte Business Podcast, host George sits down with Edwin Rice, co-founder of Fund One, a Charlotte-based platform where people fund ideas, sell services and build a "universal resume" made of real proof of work. Edwin spent 10 years in finance and software development. He taught English in China, raised capital for a hedge fund in Hong Kong, advised on blockchain in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka, and served on the Miami-Dade County cryptocurrency task force. Now he's building Fund One in Charlotte. In this episode: What is a universal resume, and why proof beats claimsHow Fund One works: funding, subscriptions, physical and digital goods, collaborationWhy jobs come from people, not "the economy"How to circulate the dollar inside your communityInflation, assets and why you don't want to just hold dollarsHow to use AI to find what you're good atEdwin's advice for Charlotte entrepreneurs Chapters 00:00 Highlights Intro 01:25 Welcome & Guest Introduction 02:06 Edwin's background in finance and software 03:15 Teaching English in China and the Wenzhou business culture 07:25 Bitcoin, the Cyprus bail-in and the road to blockchain 10:15 Gemstone-backed digital currency in Sri Lanka 14:20 Miami-Dade County cryptocurrency task force 16:50 Why Edwin moved to Charlotte 18:05 The idea behind Fund One 21:15 The universal resume explained 29:05 Fund One features 31:45 Collaboration: forming teams 34:25 Circulating the dollar in your community 38:55 How the American economy and job market shifted 42:15 Inflation explained simply 45:00 How to find new work in today's economy 49:35 Where the money is: Amazon vs. the service economy 58:05 Fund One's first year and its biggest surprises 1:03:11 Charlotte Four segment 1:13:25 Edwin's advice for Charlotte entrepreneurs 1:16:25 How to connect with Fund One Guest: Edwin Rice, Co-Founder, Fund One Host: George | The Charlotte Business Podcast Subscribe to The Charlotte Business Podcast for more Charlotte founders, business stories and local economy conversations. Music: The Complex by Kevin MacLeod (Audio Library). License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

  5. Oct 2

    From 4 Bins to 100+ in 3 Years: How He Built a Dumpster Rental Empire | Ian Olmsted, CBP Ep. 10

    In this episode of The Charlotte Business Podcast, host George sits down with Ian Olmsted, a PhD chemist turned dumpster rental business owner serving Charlotte and Union County. Ian is the owner of Snappy Dumpster Rental in Monroe, NC, which he grew from one truck and four dumpsters into a fleet of over 100 after quitting his corporate job the same day he signed to buy a struggling competitor. Ian breaks down how an $800 half-day dumpster job sparked the idea, the real startup cost of a dumpster rental business, why he chose to acquire Fresh Start instead of building from scratch and how he financed it with an SBA loan and owner financing, how his same-day delivery guarantee took off during a slow period, and how a local operator competes with national waste companies. He also gets into truck breakdowns, marketing mistakes, and lessons learned along the way. Guest: Ian Olmsted, Owner, Snappy Dumpster Rental Guest website: https://www.snappydumpsterrental.com/ Host: George | The Charlotte Business Podcast

  6. Sep 25

    He Built a 14-Lawyer Law Firm With No Office (Fully Remote) | Matt Villmer, CBP Ep. 9

    In this episode of The Charlotte Business Podcast, host George sits down with Matt Villmer, co-founder and attorney at Villmer Caudill, PLLC, a fully remote business litigation and business law firm serving entrepreneurs in the Charlotte area. With about 18 years of experience, Matt explains how the firm grew from four lawyers and one administrator in January 2022 to 14 lawyers and nearly 20 employees, all without a physical office. Matt breaks down how a remote law firm actually works: how to build client trust over Zoom, how to keep team culture alive with in-person meetups, why clients can book their own consultation online in minutes, why more clients are demanding flat fees instead of billable hours, and how AI is changing the practice of law. Guest: Matt Villmer, Co-Founder & Attorney, Villmer Caudill, PLLC Guest website: https://www.villmercaudill.com/ Host: George | The Charlotte Business Podcast

  7. Sep 18

    At 62, He Climbed Kilimanjaro for 70 Cancer Patients | Chef Mark Allison, CBP Ep. 8

    In this episode of The Charlotte Business Podcast, host George-Alain Boti sits down with Chef Mark Allison — former Dean of Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University, founder of Midlife Wellness & Beyond, and author of Fuel for Life and Let's Be Smart About Diabetes. At 62, Mark climbed Kilimanjaro carrying the names of 70 cancer patients, survivors, and those who lost their battle — including his late wife — to the summit, as a fundraiser for Chefs Against Cancer. Mark's approach to wellness — staying capable rather than just young — has also been shaped by raising sons with type 1 diabetes. He's the founder of Chefs Against Cancer, the annual gala that unites local chefs to raise money for Charlotte cancer charities. This year's gala is October 3rd at the Center City Marriott uptown — tickets and donation info at chefsagainstcancer.org. If you're rethinking what healthy aging looks like — or just love a good comeback story — this conversation is for you. Mark's books: Fuel for Life, Let's Be Smart About Diabetes, 3 Boys & a Chef https://chefmarkallison.com/ https://chefsagainstcancer.org/ https://www.instagram.com/chefmarkallison/ Mark's approach to wellness — staying capable rather than just young — has also been shaped by raising sons with type 1 diabetes. He's the founder of Chefs Against Cancer, the annual gala that unites local chefs to raise money for Charlotte cancer charities. This year's gala is October 3rd at the Center City Marriott uptown — tickets and donation info at chefsagainstcancer.org. If you're rethinking what healthy aging looks like — or just love a good comeback story — this conversation is for you. Mark's books: Fuel for Life, Let's Be Smart About Diabetes, 3 Boys & a Chef https://chefmarkallison.com/ https://chefsagainstcancer.org/ https://www.instagram.com/chefmarkallison/In this episode of The Charlotte Business Podcast, host George-Alain Boti sits down with Chef Mark Allison — former Dean of Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University, founder of Midlife Wellness & Beyond, and author of Fuel for Life and Let's Be Smart About Diabetes. At 62, Mark climbed Kilimanjaro carrying the names of 70 cancer patients, survivors, and those who lost their battle — including his late wife — to the summit, as a fundraiser for Chefs Against Cancer.

  8. Sep 11

    How Devanne Pena Raised $40K to Build AfroSpace | Devanne Pena, Founder of AfroSpace, CBP Ep. 7

    Devanne Pena is the founder of AfroSpace, a community clubhouse and event space she built in Charlotte from the ground up, funded through a crowdfunding campaign and one investor. A Fayetteville native with Cape Verdean roots, Devanne worked as a designer and architect before pouring her savings and hustle into AfroSpace, driving for Amazon on the side to keep the lights on while she got the business off the ground. In this episode, Devanne shares how she funded AfroSpace with about $40K through crowdfunding and one investor, the mindset shift that kept her going through the hardest stretches, and what she's building next for Charlotte's creative and entrepreneurial community. Connect with Devanne and AfroSpace: Website: https://afro.space Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afrospaceofficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devannepena Follow The Charlotte Business Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecltbizpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecltbizpod Website: https://thecharlottebusinesspodcast.com Music: "Deliberate Thought" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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The Charlotte Business Podcast, also known as @thecltbizpod, is dedicated to showcasing the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit and diverse business landscape of Charlotte, NC. Through insightful interviews and engaging discussions, we aim to inform, inspire, unite and entertain our audience, providing valuable insights, strategies, and stories from local entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators. Our mission is to be the premier platform for fostering connections, sharing knowledge, and promoting growth within Charlotte's dynamic business community.

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    Boti Media
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    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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