What if you had a business that reduced waste and helped the environment? The Material Return in Morganton, NC is working to create a circular textile economy, taking back textile waste and turning it into new products. Bob Carswell, the Director of Research and Development for The Material Return, joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to discuss how his company works with manufacturers, brands, and consumers to keep waste from clogging our landfills. Plus we have an exciting edition of our Lightning Round and new small businesses you should be checking out. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!

Helpful Links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, The Material Return, Smartwool Second Cut Project

Small Businesses of the Month: Recycling Group, Knob Creek Farms and Creamery Economy Candy

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Many entrepreneurs consider opening a retail store…until they realize all of the expense they have to burn through before they can open the doors. Ruth and John Featherstone join hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange and share their story about how they started The Rose Thrift and More and how it fits with their non-profit which supports their local community. Plus we have our Lightning Round and highlight some small businesses you should be checking out. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!

Helpful Links From This Episode: The Rose Thrift and More, Manufacturing Solutions Center, NC Small Business Center Network

Small Businesses of the Month: Pleneri, Barger Printing, Bottega, Vintage Blue

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You need a lunchtime beer, but you have to go back to work? How about trying a non-alcoholic beer! Caleb Drown and Brian Garrison, founders of Bright Barrel, join hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange to discuss the startup of their new business and how they hit on a non-alcoholic beer option. Plus Caleb and Brian are on the clock for a Lightning Round of questions, and we share some small businesses that you should be checking out. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!

Helpful links: Bright Barrel Non-Alcoholic Beer, Manufacturing Solutions Center

Small Businesses of the month: Cinder Bistro, Neighbors 828 Artisan Kitchen Refibred

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You want to start a restaurant or bar, but the banks won’t talk with you? We will! This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Zack Cranford with Cranford Hospitality, who has succeeded in opening restaurants, distilleries, and breweries, to talk about his experience and some do’s and don’ts for entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry. Plus Zack and podcast hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller share some small businesses that you should be checking out. It’s all here in this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!

Helpful links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, Cranford Hospitality

Small Businesses of the Month: Tap Root Coffee, Lovely Day Studios, NC Textile Innovation and Sustainability Engine

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This month’s Entrepreneur Exchange is a rocker, as Andrew Moose (affectionally known as Moose)—the co-owner and operator of outdoor music venue the hum—joins podcast hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to discuss the challenges of starting his business and building and establishing an audience for an entertainment startup. In addition to exploring Moose’s musical background and co-host Gary Muller’s interest in hip-hop, the episode highlights some tasty small businesses you should check out. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!

Helpful Links Manufacturing Solutions Center, the hum, Moose and Friends

Small Businesses of the Month: Las Isabelas, CVCC Furniture Academy Showroom, The Paper

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This month on the Entrepreneur Exchange, what if you had access to your own business counselor and startup resources and it only cost you…nothing? If you’re in North Carolina, you’re in luck! In this month’s episode, Anne Shaw, the State Director of the NC Small Business Center Networks, explains the services that Small Business Centers provide and the economic impact they generate. Anne and hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller also discuss roadblocks that startups encounter and the attributes that many successful entrepreneurs exhibit. And the group share a mix of new businesses to check out, from coffee to customized clothing…it’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!

Helpful Links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, NC Small Business Center Network

Small Businesses of the Month: Jireh Peruvian Coffee, Golden Rule Musical School, Project B

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Entrepreneur Exchange hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller crack open the mailbag to answer emails from listeners about all things start-up…funding, marketing, branding, support resources, and…cannabis? Gary also gets to have his own Lightning Round, plus they share some businesses you should be checking out on this month’s Small Business of the Month feature. It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange!

Helpful links: Manufacturing Solutions Center, NC IDEA, Catawba County Chamber of Commerce

Small Businesses of the Month mentioned in this episode: J Corwin Pottery, DTFI, Weyeze

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Low-cost imports have driven most apparel manufacturers overseas…but not all of them. Eric Henry with TS Designs joins hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller to share how his company has found a niche as a domestic manufacturer by shortening supply chains, building relationships, and focusing on local materials and sustainability. Plus you’ll get some cool small businesses to check out, as we veer into beer, hemp, and okra! It’s all here on this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange on The MESH podcast network!

Helpful links from this episode: Manufacturing Solutions Center, The MESH, TS Designs, Burlington Beer Works Co-op 

Small Businesses of the Month: Bear Fiber, Pages Okra Grill, American Roots Wear 

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