Best State of the Art Org Podcasts (2024)

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SC hospitals continue to expand 5:49

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Mike Switzer interviews Jeff Wilson, president of Trident Health and CEO of Trident Medical Center, both in Charleston, S.C.By Mike Switzer

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Designing commercial structures in SC 5:49

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The commercial construction business continues to stay busy in our state, which means commercial architects and designers are probably staying busy, too. So let’s check in with one and find out. Mike Switzer interviews Marc Marchant, CEO and principal at LS3P in Charleston, S.C.By Mike Switzer

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SC pharma company expanding rapidly 5:49

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One of our state’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturers recently announced that they bought an additional 105 acres of land as part of a major new expansion. Mike Switzer interviews Jody Chastain, CEO of Ritedose in Columbia, S.C.By Mike Switzer

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Will lower interest rates turbocharge already hot SC economy? 5:49

4h ago5:49

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Recent comments from the Federal Reserve indicate lower interest rates are on the horizon. What does that mean for our state where business is already booming? Mike Switzer interviews Joey Von Nessen, chief economist at the Darla Moore School of Business at USC in Columbia, S.C.By Mike Switzer

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Lowcountry entrepreneur solves lending industry issue 5:49

2h ago5:49

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Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Innoventure in Greenville, S.C. John highlights a SC entrepreneur that has solved a problem in the lending industry: Baleen Solutions.By Mike Switzer

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SC NEXUS awarded $45 million for grid cybersecurity technologies 5:49

7h ago5:49

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We recently learned that SC NEXUS was awarded $45 million from the federal government to advance cyber-secure grid resilience technologies. What is SC Nexus you ask? Let’s find out. Mike Switzer interviews Harry Lightsey, Secretary of Commerce for the state of South Carolina.By Mike Switzer

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New leadership at Midlands Tech 5:49

5d ago5:49

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Our state’s 2nd largest technical school now has a new leader. Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Greg Little, the new president of Midlands Technical College in Columbia, S.C.By Mike Switzer

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Expanding nurse training in S.C. 5:49

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Mike Switzer interviews Jeannette Andrews, the Helen Gurley Wolford Professor of Nursing and the dean of the College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina, to discuss the new 52,000 square foot nursing training facility that just opened in Lexington County.By Mike Switzer

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Can you have too much wealth? 5:49

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Our next guest says that while living your best life is indeed expensive and fraught with challenges, there is an equal problem of having too much wealth. Mike Switzer interviews Rick Van Der Noord, a certified financial planner in Greenville S.C.By Mike Switzer

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New seasons announced for SC arts orgs 5:49

12d ago5:49

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Mike Switzer interviews Alan Cooper, founder and editor of three online business news websites in South Carolina: MidlandsBiz, UpstateBizSC, and LowCountryBizSC.By Mike Switzer

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Columbia SC grabs first-ever James Beard Award 5:49

2h ago5:49

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Mike Switzer interviews Tim Gardner, owner and founder of Lula Drake Wine Parlour in Columbia, S.C., recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages category from James Beard.By Mike Switzer

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Grandparents step in to help educators and students 5:49

2h ago5:49

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K-12 students perform much better at school when parents stay involved, but grandparents can also fill the void. Mike Switzer interviews Fran Hawk, a volunteer with The Grands program at James B. Edwards Elementary School in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.By Mike Switzer

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Healthcare software firm wins USC competition 5:49

18d ago5:49

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Building a software solution for the long-term care industry results in winning the Proving Ground entrepreneurial competition at the University of South Carolina. Andrew Nye, CEO at Qatalyst Health in Charleston, S.C., shares his story with host Mike Switzer.By Mike Switzer

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The November election and crypto 5:49

7h ago5:49

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Is a cryptocurrency an actual investment or simply a speculative vehicle? And can a Republican or Democratic administration really affect its value? Mike Switzer interviews Allen Gillespie, a chartered financial analyst and chief investment officer for Fintrust Capital Advisors in Greenville, S.C.By Mike Switzer

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Greenville, SC rated fastest growing entrepreneurial small city 5:49

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Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Innoventure in Greenville, S.C. John tells us about Greenville recently being rated as the fastest-growing entrepreneurial city in the country.By Mike Switzer

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SC’s growing energy needs -Part 2 5:49

16d ago5:49

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Yesterday on this program we started a discussion with our state energy office about the status of South Carolina’s energy plan after a recent interviewee mentioned his concern over the existence of such a plan. But we ran out of time with our guest, Sara Bazemore, director of the South Carolina Energy Office, and so she has agreed to join us again…

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SC’s growing energy needs -Part 1 5:49

18d ago5:49

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One of our recent interviewees expressed his concern about our state being able to meet our growing energy needs. Do we have a plan? Mike Switzer interviews Sara Bazemore, director of the South Carolina Energy Office in Columbia, S.C.By Mike Switzer

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S.C. to host new music festival this fall 5:49

25d ago5:49

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A brand new music festival, branded through an iconic outdoors magazine, has recently been announced and the inaugural event will be held in a small town in our state. The Field and Stream Music Fest will take place Oct. 4-6 in Winnsboro, S.C. Mike Switzer interviews Bob Durkin, co-founder of Southern Entertainment in Charlotte, N.C.…

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Pros and cons of a reverse mortgage 5:49

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Reverse mortgages, which provide payments to you instead of you making payments, used to have a bad reputation with high costs involved and many scammers around. But then, several years ago, the federal government stepped in and laid down some rules. Mike Switzer interviews Ashton Lawrence, a certified financial planner with Mariner Wealth Advisors…

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SC automakers in the news and more… 5:49

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An update of the news, events, and issues that are trending right now across South Carolina's business community. Mike Switzer interviews Jason Thomas, executive editor of SCBizNews.By Mike Switzer

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Scout Motors continues to generate new economic activity in S.C. 5:49

26d ago5:49

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It’s been six months since Volkswagen's Scout Motors broke ground on their manufacturing plant in the Midlands. How has economic activity in the area been affected so far? Mike Switzer interviews Jeff Ruble, director of the Richland County Economic Development Office in Columbia, S.C.By Mike Switzer

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A career in jazz 5:49

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Can you make a living in our state playing jazz? Let’s find out. Mike Switzer interviews Mark Rapp, founder and executive director of ColaJazz Foundation in Columbia, S.C.By Mike Switzer

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SC engineering school sees record enrollment, big donation, and a new name 5:49

26d ago5:49

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The University of South Carolina’s engineering school is setting an enrollment record with more than 1,000 incoming freshmen this fall. The college has also renamed itself after receiving a $30 million donation from an alum. Mike Switzer interviews Hossein Haj-Hariri, dean of the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing at USC.…

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Efficiently spending 529 plan funds 5:49

27d ago5:49

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Which education expenses qualify under the 529 plan for your child’s education? Anne Marie Ashworth, a certified financial planner with Abacus Planning Group in Greenville, S.C., answers this important financial question.By Mike Switzer

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Another SC company raises big money 5:49

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Mike Switzer interviews John Warner, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Innoventure in Greenville, S.C. John tells us about GigPro, a Charleston company that recently raised $16 million in venture capital.By Mike Switzer

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SC hospitals continue to expand 5:49

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Designing commercial structures in SC 5:49

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SC pharma company expanding rapidly 5:49

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Will lower interest rates turbocharge already hot SC economy? 5:49

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Lowcountry entrepreneur solves lending industry issue 5:49

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SC NEXUS awarded $45 million for grid cybersecurity technologies 5:49

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New leadership at Midlands Tech 5:49

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Expanding nurse training in S.C. 5:49

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Can you have too much wealth? 5:49

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New seasons announced for SC arts orgs 5:49

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Columbia SC grabs first-ever James Beard Award 5:49

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Grandparents step in to help educators and students 5:49

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Healthcare software firm wins USC competition 5:49

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The November election and crypto 5:49

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Greenville, SC rated fastest growing entrepreneurial small city 5:49

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SC’s growing energy needs -Part 2 5:49

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SC’s growing energy needs -Part 1 5:49

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S.C. to host new music festival this fall 5:49

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Pros and cons of a reverse mortgage 5:49

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SC automakers in the news and more… 5:49

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Scout Motors continues to generate new economic activity in S.C. 5:49

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A career in jazz 5:49

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SC engineering school sees record enrollment, big donation, and a new name 5:49

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Efficiently spending 529 plan funds 5:49

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Another SC company raises big money 5:49

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