Connected by Community

Lucy Hamm and Lila James with Best Version Media joined us on the podcast to talk more about their monthly interactive publications where the readers are the writers. Best Version Media helps connect people and local businesses, giving them a chance to advertise within their local community. They have found that 9/10 people that receive the magazines every month read the content inside. They also use social media to help reinforce the advertisements and increase brand awareness for their clients. Tune in to hear some common misconceptions about print media, as well as details about an upcoming magazine for the Greer community. Best Version Media Lucy Hamm – 803.465.0008 or [email protected] Lila James – 864.630.9931 or [email protected]

Marti Spencer, CEO and Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas joins us on the podcast today! Marti tells us how RMHC started, what they provide right here in the upstate and how we can all be a part of their mission! Ronald McDonald House of the Carolinas 706 Grove Road, Greenville, SC 29605 864-235-0506 www.rmhc-carolinas.org "

Are you feeling tired, anxious, or stressed out? One reason might be because our food quality is just not what it used to be. Dr. Katherine Birchenough from OptimalSelf MD specializes in functional medicine to help her clients face their challenges with outside of the box solutions. She was one of the first physicians in South Carolina to be certified in functional medicine which helps restore balance in the body and remove roadblocks, giving your body what it needs to operate at the highest level. Her services can help you with nutrition, digestion, immune regulation, inflammation, detoxification, anxiety, sleep and so much more. The goal is to make you feel better than you have in years, not to just cover up or hide your symptoms. Another service she provides is IV therapy which can help with everything from nutrient deficiencies, to a hangover, and much more. Tune in to find out how her team can help you feel better, and what other services OptimalSelf MD offers such as aesthetics and plastic surgery. OptimalSelf MD 864-663-1266 [email protected]

After serving our country in the U.S. Marine Corps while being deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, Nate Moore decided to retire in Greenville and help start a non-profit for other veterans like himself. 10 years later, Upstate Warrior Solution serves over 1,000 veterans per year. Their mission is to help connect every veteran in the upstate and provide them with a variety of resources they may need. They have a wide range of services which include finding veterans employment, navigating VA benefits, or simply just connecting you with other veterans in the community. Upstate Warrior Solution now has 4 locations to better serve the community including Greenville, Pickens, Spartanburg, and Anderson. Tune in to learn about Nate’s time serving as a Marine and how to get involved or even volunteer to give back to our local veterans. Upstatewarriorsolution.org 864-520-2073 [email protected]

Find a banker who puts you first. This is exactly what Cal Hurst and Colby Ebert with Southern First Bank believe in. Southern First brings a team of diverse professionals, dedicated to building a relationship and trust with every client. They help better prepare their clients for the future and have a goal of making a positive impact on as many people as they can. Over the last 23 years, Southern First has organically grown to better serve its surrounding community, including Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Greensboro, Greenville, Raleigh, and Summerville. Make sure to tune in to hear details on the market from the Southern First president Cal Hurst, and where you can find their new headquarters located in Greenville. Southern First Bank 877-679-9646 southernfirst.com

Amador J. Herraiz with Bonjour Main is on a mission to help them grow even more and expand into the night life scene. Amador has implemented a whole new night time menu, with new tastes and cultures you cannot find anywhere else. He plans on bringing a brand-new experience to Bonjour Main with house music and the goal of getting more people downtown Greenville. Tune in to find out what made Amador learn English in only 8 months, and why he decided to stay in Greenville. Bonjour Main 864-509-1090 bonjourmain.com

Originally from Michigan, Klas Solutions has since expanded nationwide to help dental, healthcare, and veterinary practices. Phil Cole and Laura Bloomquist explain why this family-oriented business loves serving as a resource to help people through their careers. Klas can help you with coaching, transitions, real estate, marketing, and accounting, to help you not only succeed in your industry but succeed as a businessperson. Klas specializes in serving the dental community but also works with healthcare and veterinary practices. Tune in to hear how Klas can provide specialized training to you, as well as what motivates them to want to keep serving the industries they love. Klas Solutions Klassolutions.com 844-552-7100

Starting with just a disposable camera at a very young age, Joel German, owner of Fourth Dimension Photography realized he could take some pretty good pictures. So, he decided to turn his hobby into a business and never looked back. With two decades of experience, Joel works with each client to get them exactly what they want. From shooting weddings to professional headshots, he can do it all. Joel has had the opportunity to share his passion and take pictures all over the world. Tune in to find out why poor-quality photos could be costing your business money. Fourth Dimension Photography 864-354-0668 FourthDimensionPhotography.com

A little taste of New Orleans in South Carolina. Michael Sibert with White Wine & Butter learned to cook Cajun, Louisiana style, and never looked back. Determined to put Greer, SC on the map, Chef Michael now owns a catering business as well as a restaurant. He has always had a passion for cooking and enjoys changing lives with food. Chef Michael’s luxury catering business offers many types of food and flavor, for a unique catering option, as well as a Cajun trattoria that comes from a 100-year-old family recipe. Tune in to find out where in Greer you can find White Wine & Butter, how you can have your next event catered, or details of what food network show he just appeared on. White Wine & Butter 864.417.4106 Whitewineandbutter.com

After always being the go-to cook in the family, Veronica Ortega decided to turn her cooking skills into a business. Veronica decided to open her own food trailer named Delicias Verito, to provide her local community with authentic Mexican food. This family-owned business cooks your food fresh but fast on the spot, using quality meat and ingredients. From street tacos, street corn, magonadas, nachos, and quesadillas, Delicias Verito has it all plus some. Tune in to find out where you can find her food trailer, as well as how you can rent them for your next company outing. Delicias Verito 864-425-6873 [email protected]