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An Interview With Steve Sommerville, Owner of Ocean South Imports and Chapel of Bones

For my subject matter expert interview, I spoke with Steve Sommerville, the owner of Chapel of Bones, a heavy metal music venue, bar and coffee shop, and South Ocean Imports. I’ve been fortunate in knowing Steve through the metal scene in Eastern North Carolina, as he’s one of the first folks to give me a shot when I first started Buzzkill. He’s an awesome guy who sticks his neck out to help anyone out, and something of an aspirational mentor. Thanks Steve!

Following my interview with Victor King, I had the pleasure of meeting with Arch Moore. Arch is seeking an MBA at Western Carolina University, and is an accountant by trade, who is near graduation. I enjoyed my conversation with him, and I thank him for letting me improvise on some of the questions. Thanks again Arch!

Come watch us talk business, entrepreneurship & innovation! Daniel Dorfman is Co-Founder and CEO of Roots Investment Community. Daniel is also helped start the non-profits Free Rent ATL, Free Rent LA & Free Rent Nashville! Daniel reflects on marketing, social media, starting as an entrepreneur & advice for future business owners! Enjoy!

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Michael Luplow is a graduate of WCU under the Entrepreneurship program and used his degree to start his own dream! Michael is the Founder and Executive Director of the non-profit FernLeaf Community Charter School located in Fletcher, NC. Michael gives some insightful advice on being in the Entrepreneur program and starting your own business. He also talks about the importance of being intentional when developing a mission statement & cultivating a positive culture within your organization and it’s employees. Come and see what it looks like in the eyes of an entrepreneur starting their own business and seeing it rise to success within a community. Enjoy!