Building Charleston

COVID-19 Special Part 4: This episode is Part 4 of a 5 part series on how Lowcountry businesses are building and surviving during Covid-19 .  In this episode we hear from Mike Seekings from City Council on what the local government is doing to prepare for Charleston's reopening - along with Frank Wells, the owner of Holy City Med about what the medical community is doing to prepare for a safe & responsible Charleston post lockdown . If you like this episode and want to listen to other episodes we have released to help Lowcountry businesses grow in these unique times, check out these other topics below: Episode 1 (Already released) - Topic: What successful business are doing -  with guests Chip Roberts from The Kickin' Chicken and Adam Griffin from Laine CRE Episode 2 (Already released) - Topic: Strategies for business owners - with guests Matt Pecoy from McGrath Law Firm and Adam Griffin from Laine CRE Episode 3 - (Already released)Topic: Strategies for property owners  - with guests Matt P

COVID-19 Special Part 3: This episode is Part 3 of a 5 part series on how Lowcountry businesses are building and surviving during Covid-19 .  In this episode we hear from Matt Pecoy from McGrath Law Firm.  Listen and learn about the challenges and opportunities property owners in Charleston, SC need to be aware of as they navigate their properties through these uncommon times .  If you like this episode we'll be releasing these following episodes shortly: Episode 1 (Already released) - Topic: What successful business are doing -  with guests Chip Roberts from The Kickin' Chicken and Adam Griffin from Laine CRE Episode 2 (Already released) - Topic: Strategies for business owners - with guests Matt Pecoy from McGrath Law Firm and Adam Griffin from Laine CRE Episode 3 - Topic: Strategies for property owners  - with guests Matt Pecoy from McGrath Law Firm and Adam Griffin from Laine CRE Episode 4 - Topic: How should Charleston open responsibly - with guest Mike Seekings from City Council

COVID-19 Special Part 2: This episode is Part 2 of a 5 part series on how Lowcountry businesses are building and surviving during Covid-19 .  In this episode we hear from Matt Pecoy from McGrath Law Firm.  Listen and learn about the challenges and opportunities business owners in Charleston, SC need to be aware of as they navigate their businesses through these uncommon times .  If you like this episode we'll be releasing these following episodes shortly: Episode 1 (Already released) - Topic: What successful business are doing -  with guests Chip Roberts from The Kickin' Chicken and Adam Griffin from Laine CRE Episode 2 - Topic: Strategies for business owners - with guests Matt Pecoy from McGrath Law Firm and Adam Griffin from Laine CRE Episode 3 - Topic: Strategies for property owners  - with guests Matt Pecoy from McGrath Law Firm and Adam Griffin from Laine CRE Episode 4 - Topic: How should Charleston open responsibly - with guest Mike Seekings from City Council & Frank Wells f

COVID-19 Special Part 1: This episode is Part 1 of a 5 part series on how Lowcountry businesses are surviving Covid-19 .  In this episode we hear from Chip Roberts from The Kickn'n Chicken, and we learn how he's growing his business in this new business environment.  If you like this episode we'll be releasing these following episodes shortly: Episode 1 - Topic: What successful business are doing -  with guests Chip Roberts from The Kickin' Chicken and Adam Griffin from Laine CRE Episode 2 - Topic: Strategies for business owners - with guests Matt Pecoy from McGrath Law Firm and Adam Griffin from Laine CRE Episode 3 - Topic: Strategies for property owners  - with guests Matt Pecoy from McGrath Law Firm and Adam Griffin from Laine CRE Episode 4 - Topic: How should Charleston open responsibly - with guest Mike Seekings from City Council & Frank Wells from Holy City Med  Episode 5 - Topic: Financial Resources for business owners - PPP & Beyond As always we are proud to be sponsor

The Building Charleston podcast takes a moment each week to meet the leaders changing the landscape of Charleston, SC with host Matt Chapdelaine from Laine Commercial Real Estate.   In this podcast we hear from Alex Chalmers, the Founder and Managing Partner at Material Capital Partners, an investment company based in Charleston - and one of the Founders of The Charleston Deal Alliance - a group dedicated to connecting deal professionals in Charleston.  The Charleston region is filled with dynamic people and dynamic capital - in this episode we learn why capital is flocking to Charleston, why Alex chose Charleston as the foundation for Material Capital Partners, and what Alex hopes to see as Charleston continues to grow.  You can listen to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform, or you can watch the Building Charleston podcast - and our guests - on both YouTube and Instagram. To watch the program on Youtube and on Instagram go to the links below. Where can you get popcorn from our

The Building Charleston podcast takes a moment each week to meet the leaders changing the landscape of Charleston, SC with host Matt Chapdelaine from Laine Commercial Real Estate.   The South Carolina economy is booming, and the Charleston region leads the way.  In this episode we hear from Mark Sanford; the former congressman for South Carolina's first district (which is where Charleston is), as well as the former Governor - and until recently a candidate for President of the United States.  Mark was on the front lines when companies like Boeing, BMW, Volvo and many others moved major operations to South Carolina and the Lowcountry.  Learn what was important to those companies as they moved here, and what it was like leading the region during such an transformative time.   Mark tells the listeners what we need to avoid as we grow, and Mark shares a very exciting vision of what will take Charleston to the next level as we grow into a world class city.   You can listen t

The Building Charleston podcast takes a moment each week to meet the leaders changing the landscape of Charleston, SC with host Matt Chapdelaine from Laine Commercial Real Estate.   Building Charleston was overdue to learn about others improving the lives of those living in the Lowcountry. If you have a pet that plays part in your life, if you have ever rescued a pet, or thought about saving animals in your area then this episode is for you.  In this episode we meet Elana Lawson with Charleston Animal Society.  Find out how the organization has grown in it’s 100+ year, learn how saving animals is also impacting human lives, and hear what her vision is for Charleston Animal Society and Charleston, SC You can listen to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform, or you can watch the Building Charleston podcast - and our guests - on both YouTube and Instagram. To watch the program on Youtube and on Instagram go to the links below! Where can you get popcorn from our Sponsor?  You can

The Building Charleston podcast takes a moment each week to meet the leaders changing the landscape of Charleston, SC with host Matt Chapdelaine from Laine Commercial Real Estate.   This week’ s topic focuses on one of the fastest growing industries in the country.  According to Wikipedia “The Hemp Farming Act of 2018 was a proposed law to remove hemp (defined as cannabis with less than 0.3% THC) from Schedule I controlled substances and making it an ordinary agricultural commodity. Its provisions were incorporated in the 2018 United States farm bill that became law on December 20, 2018.”  Most of you know probably know hemp as the plant that is used to create CBD oil, but as you'll find out in this episode it’s so much more than that in Charleston, SC.  This episode's guest’s are Matt Gwynn from The Holi Leaf - a CBD store in West Ashley & Artie Perry, an independent Hemp Industry Advisor in Charleston, SC.   You can listen to this podcast on you favorite podcast platform, o

The Building Charleston podcast takes a moment each week to meet the leaders changing the landscape of Charleston, SC with host Matt Chapdelaine from Laine Commercial Real Estate.   You may have asked yourself at some point - "how do you make money posting things on Instagram?"  Most of us post pictures and comments and get some likes but no one ever asks to send us money to post about their product..  At the same time  you hear how this person or that person makes money as an Instagram influencer.  This episode dives into one Sarah Pledger's story about how she's making money as an Instagram influencer in the lowcountry.  In this episode hear what it takes to grow a social media following worthy of a pay check,  learn just how big the Instagram Influencer industry is worth, and hear Sarah's unique vision for the lowcountry as the region continues to grow.  Great news - you can now watch the Building Charleston podcast - and our guests - on both YouTube and Instagr

The Building Charleston podcast takes a moment each week to meet the leaders changing the landscape of Charleston, SC with host Matt Chapdelaine from Laine Commercial Real Estate.   Building a strong technology foundation is a priority for every modern city in the United States.  In order to grow that foundation, a city needs a couple of key ingredients.  First, that city needs the talent to identify opportunities where technology can be used.  Next it needs competent entrepreneurs who can found a company and guide a company from idea to reality.  Finally, a modern and growing city needs to provide the resources - both monetary & guidance - to ensure a young company has what it takes to succeed.  Charleston, SC is no different.  Charleston is fostering young technology companies and providing them the resources to grow.  This episode is focused on the growing technology companies in charleston, and the people who are investing in them. In this episode you will

The Building Charleston podcast takes a moment each week to meet the leaders changing the landscape of Charleston, SC with host Matt Chapdelaine from Laine Commercial Real Estate.  In this episode, we meet Al Katz from The Next Level.  Al has worked with over 600 businesses during his career.  Through his trademarked “THE PROCESS” method of assessing businesses and improving business practices, he has helped business owners and their teams to identify and achieve their personal and business goals. In addition to being a business coach he’s a professor at Citadel.  Most important of all he’s very well known and respected in Charleston area for his work supporting those trying to build the future of Charleston In this episode we hear Al's take on what Charleston, SC companies have in their favor as they grow, and we learn some important steps that all successful companies need to be working on in order remain successful.  Listen and learn what Al sees are the challenges and opportunitie

The Building Charleston podcast takes a moment each week to meet the leaders changing the landscape of Charleston, SC with host Matt Chapdelaine from Laine Commercial Real Estate.  In this episode, we meet RJ Yellitz from Co-Capptain.  It feels like everyone in Charleston, SC has a boat.  What you might not know is that Charleston has a growing tech scene.  In this episode we bring both boating & technology together.   If you can picture a coast guardsman leading Charleston’s next tech super company - RJ is straight out of central casting. In this episode we hear RJ's take on what it's like to launch a technology company in Charleston, SC, and learn what inspired RJ to develop a solution for America's 15,000,000 recreational boaters.  Listen and learn what RJ's sees are the challenges and opportunities of being a growing tech company in Charleston, SC, along with his vision for Charleston, SC. If you like this episode and want to hear more - please like our podcast and s

The Building Charleston podcast takes a moment each week to meet the leaders changing the landscape of Charleston, SC with host Matt Chapdelaine from Laine Commercial Real Estate.  In this episode, we meet CT Burton & Steve Fletcher from Lowcountry Local First.  Lowcountry Local First cultivates an economy anchored in local ownership, because local-independent businesses are the cornerstone of our culture, economy, and character.  Lowcountry Local First educates the general public on why it’s important to choose local and influence them to do so.   They work with decision-makers to foster a better environment for creating and sustaining local businesses, and they deliver resources, programming, networking, mentorship and more to local businesses of all shapes and sizes. In this episode we hear CT & Steve's take on the most important topics facing Charleston's local businesses like competing with national companies, flood contingency planning, employee retention, and what the b

The Building Charleston podcast takes a moment each week to meet the leaders changing the landscape of Charleston, SC with host Matt Chapdelaine from Laine Commercial Real Estate.  In this episode, we meet Mike Seekings.  Mike is a Lawyer, he has served on the Charleston City Council since 2010, he is chairman of the CARTA board of directors (Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority) where he chairs multiple committees. He is a member of the Charleston Area Convention and Visitor Bureau and the Gibbes Museum boards of directors.   For those familiar with the Cooper River Bridge Run, he’s the Interim Executive Director.  He’s been a professor at the College of Charleston and the Charleston School of Law.  Most importantly today he’s a candidate for Mayor of Charleston. In this episode we hear Mike's take on the most important topics facing charleston like flooding, traffic, housing, overdevelopment, and fiscal responsibility.  Listen and learn what Mike sees are the

The Building Charleston podcast takes a moment each week to meet the leaders changing the landscape of Charleston, SC with host Matt Chapdelaine from Laine Commercial Real Estate.  In this episode, we focus on Women Entrepreneurs of Charleston, a group for women entrepreneurs in the lowcountry focused improving the skills and the successes of women as they build their own business.  This weeks focus on women entrepreneurs comes to us from Melissa Barker, the founder of Women Entrepreneurs of Charleston and the founder of Show & Tell.  We are joined in this episode by Pat Eardley, who has successfully run her business in Charleston, SC now for over 10 years - a landmark that only 4% of companies realize.  In this episode we how the Women Entrepreneur of Charleston network is different from other networks, the challenges and opportunities women face when starting their own business, and we learn what Melissa & Pat's vision is for women business owners in Charleston, SC. If you like t

The Building Charleston podcast takes a moment each week to meet the leaders changing the landscape of Charleston, SC with host Matt Chapdelaine from Laine Commercial Real Estate.  In this episode, we meet JD Porcelli from Power Moves Unlimited.  JD has been building his health and fitness business - Power Moves Unlimited - in Charleston for over 9 years.  JD is not just building a business, he’s not just building Charleston, he’s building Charleston’s health.  Health is more than just lifting weights, and in this edition of Building Charleston learn how JD coaches people towards complete health, learn what he's doing to improve people's lives here in the lowcountry, and hear JD's vision for the future of Charleston, SC. If you like this episode and want to hear more - please like our podcast and subscribe to the Building Charleston Podcast. For more information on today's guests, please check out the following links: Our Sponsor: Popped Popcorn - 123POPPED@gmail.com - 843-697-8822 (Instag

The Building Charleston podcast takes a moment each week to meet the leaders changing the landscape of Charleston, SC with host Matt Chapdelaine from Laine Commercial Real Estate.  In this episode, we meet Jason Rochon & Jonathan Peavey from Beacon Bank.  Beacon Bank is a bank who in their own way is charging forward to build their own story - while their product (cash) is also the fuel that allows others to build their story.   Beacon Bank was founded by those in the Charleston community to support those in the Charleston community.  In this edition of Building Charleston hear why Beacon was formed, learn what industries are growing here in the lowcountry, and hear what Jason and Jonathan's vision is for the future of Charleston, SC.  If you like this episode and want to hear more - please like our podcast and subscribe to the Building Charleston Podcast.  For more information on today's guests, please check out the following links: Our Sponsor: Popped Popcorn - 123POPPED@gm

The Building Charleston podcast takes a moment each week to meet the leaders changing the landscape of Charleston, SC with host Matt Chapdelaine from Laine Commercial Real Estate.  In this episode, we meet Eliza Limehouse from Southern Charm, Plantation Candle Company, Snaffle Bit Bracelet Company, and Limehouse Properties.  Eliza is a successful business owner with interests in fashion, real estate, jewelry,  a candle company, social media influencer, and her most recent venture being a member of the Southern Charm cast for season 6  In this edition of Building Charleston hear what it's like to start and grow a business here in the lowcountry, learn what it's like to be on Bravo's Southern Charm, and hear what Eliza's vision is for the future of Charleston, SC.  If you like this episode and want to hear more - please like our podcast and subscribe to the Building Charleston Podcast.  For more information on today's guests, please check out the following links: Instagram: https:/

The Building Charleston podcast takes a moment each week to meet the leaders changing the landscape of Charleston, SC with host Matt Chapdelaine from Laine Commercial Real Estate.  In this episode, we hear how Parker Milner is more than just the foundation for his professional hockey team as we learn how he's building a foundation for life after hockey here in the lowcountry.    Parker Milner is  the goalie for the South Carolina Stingrays, and you can find his articles in Eater Charleston,Charleston Magazine, and the Charleston City Paper, as well as his newest venture Pregame Skate.  In this edition of Building Charleston hear what it's like to play professional hockey, learn about the trends taking place in the Charleston food scene, and what's next for Parker and his Pregame Skate newsletter.  As always we get to hear our guests vision on what he sees as the future of Charleston, SC too.  If you like this episode and want to hear more - please like our podcast and subscr

The Building Charleston podcast takes a moment each week to meet the leaders changing the landscape of Charleston, SC with host Matt Chapdelaine from Laine Commercial Real Estate.  In this episode, we hear how Carrie Morey started Callie's Charleston Biscuits, made by hand biscuits that have become synonymous with Charleston, SC.  Hear how she got started, how her real estate decisions affected the course of her growth, and what her vision is for the both Callie's and the landscape of Charleston, SC. Carrie and her small team of bakers are keeping the tradition of Southern biscuit making alive. In addition, she authored Callie’s Biscuits and Southern Traditions, a cookbook and narrative on entrepreneurship and life in the lowcountry. Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit – grab-and-go biscuit restaurants in Charleston’s Upper King District, the Charleston City Market, and in Atlanta’s vibrant Virginia Highland neighborhood are Carrie’s latest tasty endeavor.If you like this episode and want to hear more - ple