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Founded in 1950, Andrew Roby, Inc. is one of the premier residential construction companies in the Carolinas. Specializing in custom home construction, additions, full home remodels, and kitchen and bath renovations, Andrew Roby "makes it home" for clients through exceptional quality, craftsmanship and customer service for life. Based in Charlotte, NC, Andrew Roby also has an office in Boone. The Roby Family of Companies is the largest comprehensive construction company in the Carolinas and includes Andrew Roby, Inc., Roby Services (electrical, handyman, heating and cooling and plumbing), Roby Commercial (commercial construction and senior living construction and renovations) and Roby Realty (residential and commercial real estate buying and selling). For over 70 years, Charlotte residents have trusted Andrew Roby, Inc. and the Roby Family of Companies with their homes and businesses. The Roby name carries integrity, a sense of community and a commitment to excellence. Now homeowners around the area have the opportunity to glean insights from Roby professionals each Sunday morning from 9am-10am through the “At Home with Roby” radio show hosted by Trent Haston and Patrick MacIsaac.
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Mike O’Connor, Founder of NexusPoint, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. NexusPoint’s mission is to connect global talent with US based companies to help entrepreneurs efficiently and profitably scale their businesses with high quality talent and provide consistent, fulfilling jobs to as many people as possible. Tune in to meet Mike and learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt Fink, from Fink’s Jewelers, joins Trent and guest host, David McGuire, on “At Home with Roby”. Matt shares the fascinating history of Fink’s Jewelers, a fourth-generation family business founded in 1930 by his great grandfather, Nathan Fink. The company’s journey began with a pushcart in Roanoke, VA, and has grown into a renowned name in the jewelry business. Tune in to hear Matt recount the company's humble beginnings and its incredible growth and expansion over nearly 100 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Josh Miller with Threadline Products joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Josh shares details about his childhood in Wyoming, his wrestling career at UNC that brought him east and his career path to Threadline Products.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy New Year from the “At Home with Roby” show! Join Trent and Patrick for this special episode as they ring in 2025 and take a walk down memory lane to celebrate 75 incredible years of Roby’s history. Starting in 1950, Trent shares stories, achievements and milestones that have shaped the company into what it is today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Orthopedic surgeon, Grant Zarzour, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. As a self-proclaimed “glorified carpenter”, Grant specializes in total knee and hip replacements. Grant shares details about growing up in Mobile, AL, his work as Chairman of the Board of Gulf Orthopedics, and his company, Sperity Health. Sperity Health is a preventative and longevity-focused health company that empowers individuals with the data and tools necessary to lead longer and healthier lives. With an emphasis on diet, exercise, and nutrition, Sperity Health aims to actively engage people in improving their overall health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bryan Delaney, President of EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization) Charlotte, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. In this episode, Bryan reflects on his college days at UNC Charlotte, where a random roommate pairing with James Hartsell led to an incredible partnership. Together, the two co-founded Skookum (now Method), a successful software development company based in Charlotte. Bryan also delves into life after Skookum, his current role at Post Ventures (where he and James continue to work side by side) and his leadership position within EO Charlotte. Tune in to hear more about Bryan’s entrepreneurial journey and his contributions to the local business community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jose Costa with Whistle Express Car Wash joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Originally from Venezuela, Jose moved to the United States in 2003 to attend graduate school and has stayed put ever since. Tune in to hear details about Jose’s family life, education and career, and nuggets of business advice from his book, Leading with Edge. Along with business advice, Jose also talks about owning the balance in his life by prioritizing family, church and involvement in his community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mary Anna Ossa, Founder of Partners and Grapes Organic Wines, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Partners and Grapes offers fully organic and vegan wines with no added sugars or sulfites. Tune in to learn about the hangover free trip to Barcelona that inspired Mary Anna to start her wine business after 13 years as a stay-at-home mom, and how this leap of faith is inspiring her kids to follow in her entrepreneurial footsteps. And for a healthier, cleaner drinking experience, visit partnersandgrapes.com to learn more about Mary Anna’s wines and where you can find them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Josh Norris, Founder of Green Brothers Juice & Smoothie Company, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Born out of a love for health and wellness, the company aims to empower people to be healthy and happy by connecting them to the most nutrient dense ingredients on the planet in a loving and encouraging environment. Tune in to meet Josh and learn more about the company’s “live well, love others, and be excellent” mission. Josh also shares details about his latest business venture, Sauna Culture, that he describes as a “wellness speakeasy”. Located in Cotswold Shopping Center, Sauna Culture offers cold plunges paired with hot heat saunas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trent and Patrick share Thanksgiving traditions and memories in anticipation of the upcoming holiday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ron Skufca, Managing Attorney at Skufca Law, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Motivational Speaker and Performance Coach, Lance Cibik, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Lance grew up in a paycheck-to-paycheck home. He lost his mother to suicide just days before his first birthday. By age 17, he was living alone working hard to finish high school and ultimately become a first-generation college graduate in his family. After graduating from UNCC with a degree in Business Administration and spending years in the corporate world, a tragic accident sent Lance on a different more purpose-filled course. Tune in to meet Lance, learn more about his message of using adversity to your advantage, and how the help of a mentor and mentee has shaped his life and faith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thomas Hunter with McCall Farms joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wyatt Batchelor, Partner at MBN Brands, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Wyatt shares the piece of advice his father gave him as a teenager that led him to a career in the military, and how his experience in the military and time serving overseas influences his business today. He also shares details about his work with Legacies Alive, a non-profit organization that exists to strengthen and support Gold Star families and to honor our nation's fallen heroes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt Magan, Co-Founder of Ten Oaks Group, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Tune in to hear about Matt’s education and career path to Charlotte, the start of Ten Oaks Group, and how the business is giving back to the community through the Ten Oaks Philanthropic Fund. Ten Oaks Group prides itself on funding CLTRising, a program founded by Matt and his wife, Elizabeth, in 2016. The mission of the program is to bolster college access for under-resourced students, and supports students and families at Vance, West Charlotte, Harding and West Mecklenburg. Learn more at https://cltrising.com/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Junior Bernard, author of “Persist, Persist, Persist”, returns to the “At Home with Roby” show. After surviving the 2010 Haiti earthquake, Junior’s dream to come to the United States became a reality. Around this time, as a student at Alvernia University in Pennsylvania, Junior started working on his first book. Since he was sharing his story with so many students across the school’s campus, he decided to write it all down and put it in one place. Tune in to learn more about Junior’s life in Haiti, the many hardships he faced (including extreme poverty, surviving a deadly car crash and the earthquake) and how his hope of living the American Dream encouraged him to persist, persist, persist. Junior's book will be released in January 2025—learn more and preorder your copy at juniorpersist.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
David Gearhart, Chairman and CEO of Wilmington Holdings Corporation, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. After graduating from Purdue University with a degree in Civil and Structural Engineering, David worked as a Civil Engineer for McDonough Associates then pivoted into the world of finance serving as an Investment Advisor for Morgan Stanley. In 2017, he purchased Wilmington Holdings Corporation where he is the creator of the firm’s strategy and philosophy and the driver of the business on a day-to-day basis. Tune in to meet David and learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rich Campbell, Managing Director of Cameron Carmichael, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Trent and Rich became friends through their time serving together on the board of Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC. The guys catch up on Rich’s time at UNC Chapel Hill where he played baseball and later attended Kenan-Flagler Business School, the business opportunity that brought him to Charlotte, and the power and importance of networking. Tune in to meet Rich and learn more. The guys also share the story of Wish Kid Zulma’s wish come true in anticipation of our upcoming Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney happening Saturday, November 2nd at Freedom Park. Learn more about the event and Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC mission at https://pitchinforwishes.com/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Araujo, Executive Director of Charlotte Metro FC, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Daniel’s life has been dedicated to the game of futbol. Tune in to learn how he’s using his passion for the game to help underprivileged kids in our community through Charlotte Metro FC and Creative Player Foundation. The guys also share the story of Wish Kid Jamison’s trip to Disney in anticipation of our upcoming Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney happening Saturday, November 2nd at Freedom Park. Learn how you can “pitch in” and support Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC by visiting pitchinforwishes.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Fitzpatrick, CEO of Force Marketing, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Founded in 2007, Force Marketing is an automotive marketing company that helps dealerships create smooth customer experiences. In addition to his role as CEO, John is also a little league baseball coach, dance dad and board member of the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Tune in to meet John as the guys talk business, family and how he gives back to his community. The guys also share the story of Wish Kid Caliana’s wish for gymnastics lessons granted by Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC in anticipation of our 16th annual Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney. Bags fly Saturday, November 2nd at Freedom Park with sponsorship opportunities available through Friday, September 27th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.




