On The Cusp

by Dave Smith and Matt Snyder

Entrepreneurship

Season 6

Season 6, Episode 4: Tom Arceneaux

Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux and our hosts have an in-depth discussion about the bond issue which will be on the April 27, 2024, ballot. Listen in to get your questions answered about upcoming infrastructure projects proposed in Shreveport.

Season 6, Episode 3: Ben Whalen with Clean Slate Botanical

Why not Shreveport? Clean Slate Botanical’s owner Ben Whalen discusses the benefits of opening a business in Shreveport during this week’s episode of On the Cusp. Listen in to find out more about Ben’s entrepreneurial journey and why he pivoted his business model after the pandemic.

Season 6, Episode 2: Dave Bushnell with Sound Minds

Dave Bushnell with Sound Minds stopped by the studio to discuss his audio and video systems business with On The Cusp’s co-hosts Dave and Matt. Bushnell has been in business in Shreveport, Louisiana for over 20 years. He has grown Sound Minds into one the largest audio/video companies in the Ark-La-Tex. Tune In!

Season 6, Episode 1: Sara McDaniel with Simply Southern Cottage

On the Cusp is kicking off season 6 with the “social media goddess” from Minden, Louisiana, Sara McDaniel. Sara is the founder of Simply Southern Cottage and has made a name for herself in the world of social media interior decorating. Listen to the episode to hear about Sara’s journey through renovations, real estate, and social media stardom. 

Season 5

Season 5, Episode 10: Don Rucker with Outerlink Global Solution

Our last episode of Season 5 of On The Cusp features Don Rucker with Outerlink Global Solution. Don joined Metro Aviation as the Director of Metro's Technical Service Group in 2016. In this role, Don oversees some of the most technologically advanced safety initiatives in aviation, including Outerlink Global Solution's IRIS System, the MetroAlert smartphone app and more.

Season 5, Episode 9: Megan Chavez with Prepped Up Meals

This episode of On the Cusp features Megan Chavez with Prepped Up Meals. Prepped Up Meals is a meal prep business located in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Listen to Megan explain how convenient doesn’t have to mean unhealthy. 

Season 5, Episode 8: Ashley Rockett with Sheer Technology

This episode of On The Cusp features Ashley Rockett, the CEO and Executive Consultant of Sheer Technology. As an established leader in the IT industry, Ashley Glassell Rockett brings the concept of Information Technology Consulting to her hometown of Shreveport, LA by launching Sheer Technology, LLC. Ashley has served in both IT and Accounting capacities for start-up companies and Big 4 Public Accounting offices in both Washington, DC, and Dallas, TX. Ashley has coupled her experience as an award-winning IT professional with her CFO experience to grow the IT Consulting concept and profession in Northwest Louisiana. She holds the Excel Communications Circle of Stars Award, given only to 1% of its worldwide associates. Ashley has been an integral part of teams streamlining Fortune 500 companies’ sales and internal documenting and has served as a partner in a start-up IT Consulting firm generating nearly $10 million in sales in a Top 5 community. Ashley is accredited by the Project Management Institute and has worked in the financial services, retail, real estate, and telecommunications industries.

Season 5, Episode 7: Newt Dorsett

Today's guest is owner of the Remington Suite Hotel, Newton Dorsett. Dorsett draws upon more than 35 years of leadership experience while managing and transforming the Shreveport, Louisiana-based hotel into a premier destination. Moreover, he regularly provides event space at the Remington for local nonprofits to use. Prior to purchasing the Remington in 2006, Mr. Dorsett was heavily involved in oil and gas business pursuits. He founded Diamond Drilling, Trinity Disposal and Trucking, and Trinity Service Company, the latter of which completed oil field construction projects and performed workovers on oil and gas wells. He is also the former president of Loutex Production Company, which developed and operated wells in Northwest Louisiana and East Texas. Furthermore, he served as president of Marshall Properties, through which he owned more than 100 commercial and residential properties.

Season 5, Episode 6: Jennifer LaPierre with RUSH

This week's guest is Jennifer Skinner LaPierre - the owner of RUSH Greek Boutique Cayenne Marketing. Tune In!

Season 5, Episode 5: Marci Rossell

EAP’s On the Cusp hosts interview BRF’s 2024 Annual Event speaker Dr. Marci Rossell. Dr. Rossell is a world renowned economic and financial expert, and former CNBC Chief Economist and host of morning news talk show Squawk Box.

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