In this interview, Kaelin Ellithorpe, owner and operator of K&R Services, shares what it means to build a purpose-driven business that doesn’t chase endless growth. He discusses why he chose to stay intentionally small, the advantages of running a lean operation, and how diversifying has helped his company stay resilient. Whether you are starting a business or rethinking your definition of success, this conversation offers practical insight and inspiration.
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SME Interview with Kristie Staton, Commander and Chief of Creative Force marketing and branding firm
Interview with Lonnie Von Eric Rice III, Owner and Creator of L’étiquette Noire Luxury Brand
I had the privilege to sit down with Lonnie and discuss with him what has brought him to and through his entrepreneurial journey of creating his own luxury shoe brand, L’étiquette Noire. You can follow the brand on Instagram and learn more on the L’étiquette Noire website!
Finance and Latino Entrepreneurs: An Interview with Jamie Beasley, Latino Program Director, Mountain BizWorks
Jamie Beasley, Latino Program Director, Mountain BizWorks
Since 2007, Jamie Beasley has helped entrepreneurs through Mountain BizWorks, where he currently serves as Latino program director. The Asheville-based organization is a certified non-profit community development financial institution (CDFI). Mountain BizWorks’ mission is to help small businesses succeed in Western North Carolina, with an emphasis on lending, consulting, training and investing.