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Author: Bill Simmons and Rick Stroud

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The Greer Business 360 Podcast takes a deep dive into celebrating Greer, SC as an amazing place to do business; focusing on the strategy and leadership to have a thriving and profitable business.
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Marc Metcalf is the Senior Business Recruitment Officer for the Upstate SC Alliance. The Upstate SC Alliance is a public/privately funded not-for-profit that recruits busineses to come into the Upstate region. Marc's work helps provide information to businesses on the benefits of being located in the Upstate region including the available workforce, the training offered for workforce development, and detailing the quality of life offered in the Upstate Region. 
Kevin Duncan is the Greer City Executive VP for Countybank. A 5th generation Greer native, Kevin talks about living, working, and developing a business in the Greer community. Kevin's work helps to connect nonprofits and businesses to reinvest in Greer. Working with everything from after school programs to local foundations, Kevin discusses developing strong community relationships and networking to strengthen local businesses.
Matt Green is the owner and founder of Ledger Medial Accounting Services, a local accounting service firm that specializes in bookkeeping and financial business consulting with a focus on helping small businesses understand their path to profitability. Matt discusses his experiences trying to make it in the Nashville music scene, networking and relationship building, and how financial understanding can help create a profitable business.
Laura Biggerstaff is the owner of Iron Elk, a local business focusing on Safety Apparel. In this episode, Laura shares why she became a Certified Woman Owned Business. Laura is a also an active networker and shares some great wisdom on the value of connecting with others. 
Former Navy Seal, Jack Sterling is our honored guest. Jack is the Founder of CloudHound and focuses on communications and security. He brings mature leadership to making sure the infrastructure of your business is dependable. Join Bill and Rick as they learn the power planning; doing; and debriefing.
Jennifer Jones was born and raised in Greer and now serves as the President and CEO of CBL State Savings Bank. She brings a unique perspective about the growth and changes in Greer. Jennifer also shares the history of CBL and how they have served Greer for over 100 years. 
Join Bill and Rick during their conversation with Doug Campbell. Doug is a Communication Coach and author of the book 200 Communication Commandments. Doug also shares how everyone is capable of improving their communication skills in any situation. Learn from this former Math Teacher how you are never stuck.
Did you know Zach Sprunger was a former Reedy Rip’It? Join Bill and Rick as they learn how Zach has gone from former Team Mascot to current business owner. Zach reminds how small opportunities lead to amazing things in our lives.
Bill and Rick connect with dynamic duo of Jennifer Donner and Denise Parsons. Together, they are the Marketing Team at Kempton of Greenville providing Assisted Living and Memory Support. This is an amazing conversation about having a willing heart and being part of someone’s life during challenging times.
Brandon Cook is the Program Director of Health Care for the Homeless. He is leading the way to providing access to quality affordable health care to those in need. Brandon has worked with New Horizon Family Health Services for nearly 16 years and has an incredible perspective of the needs in our community. You don’t want to miss this episode.
William Timmons is the United States Representative for South Carolina’s 4th District. Join the conversation between Rick and Congressman Timmons as they discuss his newly opened office on Trade Street in Greer along with the challenges of serving in this role.
Bill and Rick spend time with Shannon Hansen, Director of Membership with the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce. With a background in Sport Communications, Shannon brings a lot of experience to Greer where she is helping business owners discover the value of relationships and being connected.
Christina Carroll and Kelsea Duncan are cousins and business partners. This dynamic duo have built a business on seeing opportunity and stepping up for the challenge. Bill and Rick were excited to learn how these women are living the dream as entrepreneurs here in Greer.
Bill and Rick become students, as Sabina Weaver teaches us the importance of Pelvic Health. Sabina is the owner of His Therapy Pelvic Health & Wellness. She has an amazing story of Family heritage and migration. Sabina is committed to the client first and has built a safe environment for her clients to address issues that may be difficult to discuss. Listen today and you will know a family member you will want to recommend seeing Sabina.
Michael Murray is the Co-Founder and Chief Medic of Payroll Medics. Michael and his wife started Payroll Medics to serve small businesses in providing quality services. Michael reminds us that Leadership is not a position but instead action. Michael also challenges us with the power of family legacy as an entrepreneur. 
This is a conversation Bill and Rick were highly anticipating. Greer Chief of Police, Matt Hamby, is an amazing leader and a committed servant to our community. In this episode, Chief Hamby recalls how Greer gave him a chance and how he is a driven to pour back into the community. Chief Hamby is a people person who declares, “we are in the people business”. Don’t miss this episode. 
Keith Taylor owns Kre8tiv Gifts along with his wife Kathy. Keith joins Bill and Rick to share his story that includes retiring from the Navy after a 30-year career and building Kre8tiv Gifts to be a business that gives back to the community. You do not want to miss this fun-filled episode.
Have you ever met a couple who planned their business before they planned their wedding? That is exactly what Jason and Tara Massey did. As owners of Dove Light Photography, they have found a home in Greer. Don’t miss their amazing conversation with Bill and Rick. We learned more about their heart for small businesses and service.
Rick Danner is the long time Mayor of the City of Greer. He has spent his life gravitating toward servant leadership. The best quote of this conversation is when Mayor Danner says, “we’re a little funky”. Check out this episode and learn more about why we are unapologetically Greer.
Andy Merriman is the new City Administrator of Greer. Join Bill & Rick as we learn the history that brought Andy back home to the Upstate and what it has been like during the first 60 days on the job. 
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