Recent Episodes

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…

Carolyn Moshier, Urge to Purge Photo Organization & Management, LLC

By Frank Williams | June 4, 2025

Carolyn Moshier, owner of Urge to Purge Photo Organization & Management, LLC, describes her journey from Occupational Therapist to self-employed photo organizer and discusses her passion for helping people preserve and organize their family’s treasured historical photos. With a special focus on Baby Boomers, busy professionals and seniors, Carolyn aims to help folks navigate the…

Jeremy & Billie Gunn, JBG Services Painting Division

By Frank Williams | May 28, 2025

Jeremy & Billie Gunn, co-owners of JBG Services Painting, discuss how a side gig quickly turned into a painting business that has steadily grown since they formed it four years ago. Jeremy, who is the 2024-25 President of the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, and Billie, who is the current Secretary of the Leland Area…

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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