Recent Episodes

Keesha Starr, owner of K Starr Coaching and author of “The Bright Side of Monday.”

By Frank Williams | August 27, 2025

This week’s guest is K Starr Coaching and author of “The Bright Side of Monday.” Keesha is a John Maxwell Certified Leadership Coach with over 25 years of experience building teams in every type of business. Her training in ministry and leadership from the New Life Drama Company and traveling for seven years as a…

Kelli Benton, Seaglass Monthly Market

By Frank Williams | August 20, 2025

This week’s guest is Kelli Benton, a Leland resident and owner of Seaglass Monthly Market. Kelli tells how her career led her from Brooklyn, New York to southeastern North Carolina and how she moved from working for a large corporation, FedEx Freight, to owning and operating a monthly small business market. Kelli explains her passion…

Art Dornfeld, Carolina Sun Pool Doctors

By Frank Williams | August 6, 2025

This week’s guest is Art Dornfeld, co-owner (along with his wife) of Carolina Sun Pool Doctors, a local business that has been keeping pools healthy for over 30 years. Art retired from the U.S. Navy in June 2004 after 22 years of service. He served as a Hospital Corpsman Chief Petty Officer, and his last…

Barrett Earney, CEO of Earney IT

By Frank Williams | July 30, 2025

This week’s guest is Barrett Earney, CEO of Earney IT. Barrett discusses his career path in the information technology industry, current trends and issues including AI and cybersecurity, and shares lessons he’s learned along the way. Listen on your favorite podcast app today! Cape Fear Business Roundtable is hosted by Frank Williams and sponsored by Pioneer Strategies and Pioneer Specialties.

Jon Tait with Signature Wealth Strategies

By Frank Williams | July 16, 2025

Today’s guest is Jon Tait, a financial advisor with Signature Wealth Strategies in Leland and past president of the Leland Area Rotary Club. Jon tells us about his career journey, his approach to working with clients, and shares some general insights into current market conditions. Cape Fear Business Roundtable is hosted by Frank Williams and sponsored by Pioneer…

Lisa Leath, Chief People Officer at Vantaca

By Frank Williams | July 9, 2025

This week’s guest is Lisa Leath, Chief People Officer at Vantaca, founder of Leath HR Group, and past president of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. The podcast drops Wednesday at noon; listen in as Lisa tells how her HR career brought her from Pennsylvania to southeastern North Carolina and discusses her passion for the Wilmington…

Jason Gaver, Executive Director, Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity

By Frank Williams | July 2, 2025

This week, our podcast highlights the leader of a non-profit that is making a difference in southeastern North Carolina. Our guest is Jason Gaver, executive director of Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity. Jason tells us how his career led from active-duty military service to leading the Brunswick County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Jason also…

Coach Reggie Shropshire, ActionCOACH

By Frank Williams | June 25, 2025

Coach Reggie Shropshire of ActionCOACH tells us how his career led from active-duty service in the U.S. Marine Corps to working as a successful business coach. Coach Reggie discusses ActionCOACH’s services and offerings and shares some of the common things he’s observed holding business owners back from achieving their goals. Cape Fear Business Roundtable is…

Heather King Semple, President, Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

By Frank Williams | June 18, 2025

Heather King Semple, President of Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, describes how she climbed from certified nursing assistant to hospital president and discusses Novant’s plans to meet the increasing demand for medical services in Brunswick County. Cape Fear Business Roundtable is hosted by Frank Williams and sponsored by Pioneer Strategies and Pioneer Specialties.

Christina Haley, President & CEO, Wilmington Downtown, Inc.

By Frank Williams | June 11, 2025

Christina Haley discusses how a career that started in journalism eventually led to her taking the helm as President & CEO of Wilmington Downtown, Inc. (WDI), an organization dedicated to promoting the economic growth and development of downtown Wilmington. Haley discusses the importance of perseverance, the power of networking, and her passion for strengthening the…

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