CBR's B2U Podcast

CBR's B2U Podcast


Latest Episodes

Business in the Greater Charlotte Region
July 21, 2020

For a lot of people, when they think of Charlotte businesses, they think of Uptown. On today's episode, we are hoping to expand their perspective and talk about how neighboring counties can help fuel business growth in the Charlotte region. Today we...

How to Market Your Business
July 21, 2020

Marketing a business, especially new business, is tricky. How do you find your target audience? How do you stand out above the noise? On this episode of B2U, we spoke with Daniel Boyce of to help us

How to Make Your Business Investible
June 23, 2020

With Christopher Langford, IDEA Fund Partners

Checking in With Businesses
May 26, 2020

Where are they now? On today's episode, we caught up with Aerial CLT founder Amy Chirico and Honey Butter Bakery owner Brandi Jones to see how CBR resources have helped their business throughout the years.

Going Into the New Normal
May 05, 2020

Today on B2U, were talking about COVID-19 and what the new normal looks like here in Charlotte. With us today is Robin McIntire from the Small Business and Technology Development Center and Jos D. A

Mentorship and Paying It Forward
April 28, 2020

Today on B2U were looking at mentorship in Charlotte. If youre looking for a mentor, where do you go? What do you look for? How do you become a mentor? Where do you start? I am so thrilled to talk t

Starting and Growing in Charlotte
March 19, 2020

So you have an idea for a great business but dont know where to start. How do you incorporate it? Who can you turn to, to avoid those simple mistakes that can happen at the beginning of the process?

Let's Talk: Commercial Insurance
September 29, 2019

On this episode of the B2U Podcast, Vanessa sat down with Richard Latorre of and discussed the importance of commercial insurance for small business owners. From workers compensation to general liability, learn why business insurance is essential for...

The #1 Skill of Entrepreneurs: Your Ability to Sell
August 21, 2019

On this episode, Vanessa talks with Mike Reddington, certified forensic interviewer and president of InQuasize, about one of the most critical skills small business owners and entrepreneurs need to master: Selling. Learn how to connect with your...

How to Obtain a Business Permit in Charlotte.
July 31, 2019

On this episode of B2U, we talked with Cate Marshall, Project Coordinator for the City of Charlotte permitting tool, OpenCounter on how the online wizard helps entrepreneurs looking to start and grow their business in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.