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On The Cusp
Launching and growing a new business comes with its share of unpredictable challenges — but it doesn’t have to be a lonely journey. Get ready to ride the wave of entrepreneurship with the On The Cusp Podcast! We're here to educate Northwest Louisiana by shining a spotlight on the voices and untold stories of our vibrant community. From passionate activists to innovative entrepreneurs and dedicated small business owners, our podcast dives deep into the heart of NWLA. Tune in to discover the…
Episodes
On The CuspKeep Taking Risks
From slinging oysters to stirring up cocktails, Chase Boytim is a Shreveport OG when it comes to entrepreneurship. Boytim has spent years working with other…
On The CuspPeace to the World
We're kicking off Veteran's Day week with a 30-year Air Force Veteran who, in his last active duty military job, served as the Director of Strategic Plans…
On The CuspIt's About The People
Meet Dr. John George, this week's podcast guest and president and CEO of BRF (for Building our Region’s Future), an innovative economic development…
On The CuspJust Go and Do
Chef, Creator, Hospitality & Culinary Consultant - Meet Blake Jackson. You may know him as pastry chef behind Whisk Desserts, or as a culinary expert behind…
On The CuspDo You Know Who's On Your Roof?
In early 2017, Billy Hargrove and his sister, Mae Hargrove O’Brien had a vision to start their own roofing & construction company. After being employed in the…
On The CuspCall Pat Booras
Meet Pat Booras, a local entertainment maverick, as well as the owner of the Shreveport Mavericks. We're diving into the details behind the Shreveport…
On The CuspKeep Swingin'
Meet Curbtek: A Shreveport Business revolutionizing vehicle maintenance services. Shreveport native, Dalton Dean has created a better way to take care of…
On The CuspWins & Losses
On this week's episode of On The Cusp, we're sitting down with William Bradford, an Attorney at Blanchard, Walker, O'Quin & Roberts, and discussing the unique…
On The CuspAdjust Your Focus
Kicking off Season 4 of On The Cusp is Ivy Brightwell French with Ivy B. Photography. Putting the Bright in Brightwell, it doesn't take long to realize why and…
On The CuspHaul Yeah!
On this week's episode of On The Cusp, we're speaking to Cyrus Morrison of Haulage, a local transportation solution based in North Louisiana providing local…
On The CuspAll About Lifestyle
On today's episode, Dave & Matt are talking with William O'Brien about why north Louisiana is one of the easiest places to live, and why doing business here is…
On The CuspThe Social Circle
This week's episode features a local entrepreneur, Sylvester Marshall, owner of The Social Circle of Louisiana, LLC, a quality event company catering to…
On The CuspEast Bank Mafia
On this week's episode we're speaking with Aaron “Peanut” Hanning and Beau Hays of BeauxJax Crafthouse and Frozen Pirogue in the East Bank District. Tune in!
On The CuspExpanding The Market
On this episode of On The Cusp, Dave & Matt sat down with Shreveport serial entrepreneur and community champion, Grant Nuckolls. From locally grown to…
On The CuspChasing (more than) Aces
Tune in to episode 6 as we speak with John Dudley, owner of Chasing Aces Golf - a sports entertainment complex coming to Bossier City's Riverfront District…
On The CuspLove What You Do
If you want to be an entrepreneur, do it in Shreveport.Today we're speaking with Francesca Benton Moreland, Partner and Co-Owner at Williams Creative Group…
On The CuspWelcome To The Gridiron
Shreveport can’t support a sports team, right or wrong? Tune in as we chat with Byron Dawson, Centenary Football's Head Coach, as we dive into all things…
On The CuspMudbug Madness
On today's episode of On the Cusp, we're speaking with Tommy Scott, owner of the Shreveport Mudbugs hockey team. Tune in!
On The CuspYou Can't Teach Culture
In today's episode of On the Cusp, Dave and Matt speak with Pete John, a prominent restaurateur in Shreveport, about his start in the industry and how it made…
On The CuspCreative Culture
Our guest today is used with being behind the camera, helping make production happen. Clint McCommon has been producing creative video content for over a…
On The CuspMore Than Just A Range
Gun safety and education when it comes to guns and handling guns is key. Today, we're speaking with Brad Simon of Red River Range, the premier indoor shooting…
On The CuspSecond Chances
Shopping local means creating more jobs in the community. Shopping local with businesses that continuously give back to their community through quarterly…
On The CuspThe Vision and More: Part Two of Two-Part Series
Today's episode is a continuation of last week's episode where we spoke with Brant Alexander, one of the founders of Provenance, a traditional neighborhood…
On The CuspThe Vision and More: Part One of Two-Part Series
Imagine a development that is based on a neighborhood schematic that was in place before the automobile took over our lives. A housing scheme planned around…
On The CuspWilling To Take The Risk
From hospital to hospitality, local business owner, doctor, plastic surgeon, & community investor, Lindsey Pennington, speaks with Matt and Dave about her love…
On The CuspThe Well Dressed Man
Shopping has evolved dramatically over the past several decades, providing consumers with more choice and convenience, whether they prefer to shop the…
On The CuspJust Jump
On today's episode, Matt & Dave are speaking with Katy Larsen, founder and owner of The Agora Borealis, an artist marketplace located in downtown Shreveport…
On The CuspOlive You
In today's episode, Matt and Dave are speaking with Kylie Grant of Oleolive, a biotechnology company that produces olive oil-extracted oleocanthal for research…
On The CuspA Conversation Between the Hosts
On today's episode, Matt and Dave are discussing entrepreneurial wins, losses, do's and dont's. Tune in!
On The CuspTrucking Along
On today's episode, Matt and Dave are speaking with Latronia Durham, CEO of Durham Transports Express, LLC, a minority and female-owned company that is gaining…
On The CuspDon't Wait For An Invite
On today's episode of On The Cusp, Dave and Matt are talking with Sabrina Adsit, a marketing professional and Air Force Spouse, who spent nine years in…
On The CuspA Happy Accident
We are kicking off Season Two with Roy Griggs, CEO & Owner Operator of Griggs Enterprise, Inc, Northwest Louisiana’s leading franchisee of McDonald’s…
On The CuspJobs or Culture?
In today's episode of On The Cusp, hosts Matt and Dave go head to head on a jobs vs. culture topic. What does north Louisiana need most? Matt believes that as…
On The CuspLet's Talk Money
On episode 11 of On The Cusp, we are talking with Ben James, CIMA®, CKA®, Financial Advisor and Cofounder of Deupree James Wealth Management. Ben focuses on…
On The CuspAll About Capital
On today's episode of On The Cusp, we are speaking with Amanda Flynn, Interim Director of the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at Southern…
On The CuspHow Engaged Are You?
It's easy to get down on North Louisiana if you're not actively searching for opportunities here. Whether it's finding events to go to, investing in the city…
On The CuspThree Big Exits Away
With two major interstates (I-20 and I-49) converging in greater Shreveport, businesses can easily access more than 40 million consumers in some of America’s…
On The CuspMore Than Just The Business
For Sarah and Preston Lowder of Lowder Baking Company and Doc's Sandwich Shop, their vision has always gone beyond owning these storefronts. In Episode 7 of On…
On The CuspHomegrown
In Episode 6 of On The Cusp, we are back with hosts Matt and Dave discussing North Louisiana's homegrown talent, whether they are local or living across the…
On The CuspCommitment to Community
It's one thing to own a company in your community, but it's a better thing whenever you infuse that company into your community. In Episode 5 of On The Cusp…
On The CuspBig Fish, Small Pond
Want to learn about Shreveport's best-kept business secret? Meet Eric Rippetoe, Founder of Bishop, the world’s first 3D-printed knee support device intended…
On The CuspA Place to Land
For entrepreneurs and small businesses, cities with entrepreneurial resources readily available is a priority they aren’t willing to overlook. A city lacking…
On The CuspBusiness Plan or No Plan - That is The Question!
Both Lean canvases and business plans are visual representations of the reality in which your business operates. But, unlike the traditional business plan…
On The CuspOn The Cusp of Something Great
In episode one of On The Cusp, hosts Dave Smith, EAP Executive Director and Matt Snyder, Owner of PinPoint Local Marketing, dive into the purpose of the…