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Interview Dusk Stroud, Owner of Signature Neuse Company

1. Talk to me about your background/history

• I graduated from Lenoir Community College in 2015. I transferred to East Carolina University to student Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. Upon graduation in 2017, I returned to Lenoir Community to college to work full-time. I also began my Masters of Business Administration from the University of Mount Olive. After graduation in 2018, I sought out a doctorate program in higher education. In the summer of 2019 I enrolled in the Doctor of Higher Education Administration from East Carolina University. In the spring of 2020 I transitioned into the role of Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management at Lenoir Community College.

2. Talk to me about your business. How did you come up with your name?

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Here is my interview with entrepreneur Andre Allen. He has been successful with real estate and in the shipping industry.

1. Tell me a little about yourself!

My name is Andre’ P. Allen. I am 53 yrs old from Indianapolis, Indiana. I am married with two sons and have resided in the Carolina since 1995.
I am an entrepreneur who owns multiple businesses. My businesses are in the forward shipping industry and in real estate.

2. Can you tell us a bit about 318 Coworking and what amenities are offered that a traditional business rental space wouldn’t provide?

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Tina Jones ENT 640 Entrepreneurial Feasibility Analysis Master of Entrepreneurship

Please allow me to introduce Ashley Thomas, Co-owner and operator of Carolina Creek Fire Hemp and owner of Black Bear Botanicals. Recently, I have created a chart of accounts for my business, Big Ivy Naturals. Mrs. Thomas vetted my expenses and revenues as well as agreed to conduct a written interview.

1. Why did you want to grow and sell hemp?

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I completed my interview with Sherrill Allen, Fund Development Coordinator at Sampson Regional Medical Center on June 17, 2020. Sherrill provided a lot of insight regarding factors that are important for entrepreneurs and key concepts that will help to achieve a successful career. The interview is audio only and is in three parts as I had to stop and start when interruptions occurred during the interview. Please take the time to listen to Sherrill Allen who took the time to discuss entrepreneurship.

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