Recent Episodes

Alexandra Lysik, Cavik Insurance

By Frank Williams | May 21, 2025

Alexandra Lysik, owner of Cavik Insurance, describes how her career led her from working in risk management for a local government to owning a successful insurance agency, what lessons she’s learned along the way, and what advice she’d give someone starting out. Also, find out how many times she’s been to Disney World (hint: it’s…

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Lucinda Arnold, Coastal Painting & Improvements

By Frank Williams | May 14, 2025

This week’s guest is Lucinda Arnold, a serial entrepreneur, prolific networker and connector, and community leader. Lucinda and her husband, Eugene, co-own Coastal Painting & Improvements, are part owners of Made New Interiors, and own several AirBNBs in Brunswick County. Before moving to southeastern North Carolina from the frozen tundra of upstate New York, they…

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C.J. Jones, Southern Moving & Storage

By Frank Williams | May 7, 2025

This week’s guest on Cape Fear Business Roundtable is CJ Jones with Southern Moving & Storage. Learn how CJ’s career led him from Philadelphia to southeastern North Carolina, why moving is his passion, and how his appreciation for networking led him to form a new online networking group that will soon hold its first in-person…

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George Murray, entrepreneur: from corporate controller to artist to ice cream & popcorn shop owner.

By Frank Williams | April 30, 2025

This week’s guest is George Murray, the “Papa” in Leland-based Mimi and Papa’s Gourmet Popcorn & Sweet Shop. Learn how George’s career took him from former corporate controller to artist, community leader and serial entrepreneur whose business ventures have included a frame shop, a sign and design shop, and a gourmet popcorn and ice cream shop.…

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Natalie English, CEO of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce

By Frank Williams | April 23, 2025

This week’s guest is Natalie English, CEO of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. Natalie tells us how her career trajectory changed from initially planning to major in Chemical Engineering to working in government relations and eventually becoming a Chamber CEO. She also discusses the Wilmington Chamber’s mission, focus, priorities, and goals and touches on issues…

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Justin Williams, Publisher Extraordinaire & CEO of Carolina Marketing Company

By Frank Williams | April 16, 2025

This week’s guest is Justin Williams, founder of Carolina Marketing Company, Inc. Justin launched the business in 2005 with North Brunswick Magazine. Since then, the company has expanded to produce 10 regional lifestyle and tourism publications, along with custom publications, digital marketing, advertising, and a range of media opportunities for its clients. Discover more at…

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Jeff Moss: Veteran, Pilot, Business Owner & Author

By Frank Williams | April 9, 2025

Jeff Moss, U.S. Army Veteran, owner of College Hunks Hauling Junk of Wilmington/Leland, and the author of “My Leading Edge,” discusses how his life experiences and personal trials shaped his leadership philosophy and led to him and his wife co-authoring “My Leading Edge.” Cape Fear Business Roundtable is hosted by Frank Williams and sponsored by Pioneer Strategies and Pioneer Specialties.…

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Dr. Mouhcine Guettabi, Regional Economist with UNCW

By Frank Williams | April 2, 2025

On this week’s podcast Dr. Mouhcine Guettabi, Regional Economist with the University of North Carolina Wilmington, explains how his education and career have taken him through Oklahoma and Alaska en route to Wilmington and discusses the state of our regional and national economies. Cape Fear Business Roundtable is hosted by Frank Williams and sponsored by Pioneer Strategies and Pioneer Specialties.

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AJ Stanaland of Northwest Land & Cattle

By Frank Williams | March 26, 2025

AJ Stanaland of Northwest Land & Cattle is a fifth-generation farmer who grew up in Brunswick County and married another fifth-generation farmer from Columbus County. Tune in and listen to her discuss the challenges of operating a successful farm, how she’s incorporated technology into her agricultural business, and why she’s passionate about providing area residents…

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Pender County Tourism Director Olivia Dawson

By Frank Williams | March 19, 2025

This week’s guest on Cape Fear Business Roundtable is Olivia Dawson, Director of Tourism for Pender County. Olivia shares how her passion for community involvement and how volunteering in her local community turned into a career promoting the county where she grew up.  Cape Fear Business Roundtable is hosted by Frank Williams and sponsored by Pioneer Strategies and Pioneer Specialties.

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