The Good Guide to Business Podcast | BBB of Eastern Carolinas
The Good Guide to Business podcast presented by Capital Vacations is all about conversations with businesses, organizations, and local leaders who are going above and beyond to make our community a better place. Grab a cup of coffee, sit down, buckle up, and get ready to join our hosts Nick Hill and Meredith Radford from BBB of Eastern Carolinas.
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Recent Episodes
Where Hospitality Meets Entrepreneurship ft. Heights House Hotel
Entrepreneurship is the driving force behind the hospitality industry, fueling innovation and crafting unique experiences that captivate travelers. It also plays a vital role in economic growth, job creation, and helping businesses remain competitive in an ever-evolving market. In this episode, we visit Heights House Hotel in Raleigh, North Carolina— a historic mansion thoughtfully restored into a stunning boutique hotel. Join us as we chat with owner Sarah Shepherd about their journey in preserving this landmark, the challenges they’ve overcome, and how they’re redefining guest experiences.
Activate Good- Community Involvement In 2025
What does it take to unite a community for the greater good? In this episode, we’re diving into the new year with some of our favorite changemakers: Activate Good. From empowering volunteers to supporting nonprofits across the Triangle, Activate Good has been a driving force for good in our region. In this episode, we’ll hear about what’s new for 2025, their plans to amplify their impact, and how they’re rallying our community to make a difference.
Influencers for Businesses ft. Jensen Savannah
We’re all familiar with seeing influencers online, showing us new and trending products, showing off the coolest local spots and spreading the word about businesses they love. But, not everyone is familiar with how, as a business, you can build relationships with influencers and find the right one to help promote your brand. In this episode, we’re talking with Jensen Savannah, a local influencer based in North Carolina, to tell us about the business side of influencer marketing, and how businesses can benefit from this form of modern advertising.
Get to Know the Hosts
Meredith Radford is the Communications Specialist for BBB serving Eastern Carolinas. She’s a North Carolina native who received her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She facilitates BBB’s outreach in the eastern part of the state through cultivating relationships with news media and with businesses.
Meredith plans events for businesses in our service area, writes press releases and newsletters and serves as a copy editor for the BBB communications team.
In her free time, Meredith enjoys baking, camping and spending time outdoors.
Nick Hill joined the BBB team in 2021 and works to grow BBB’s brand and online presence as Senior Digital Marketing Specialist.
Originally from Laguna Beach, California, Nick obtained his bachelor’s degree in Communication from North Carolina State University. Nick oversees digital content creation, social media dissemination, and strategic ad campaigns. He serves as BBB’s in-house photographer and videographer where he is able to put his creative skills to work.
In his free time, Nick enjoys hiking in the mountains and trying new foods. He can always be found cheering on the Wolfpack.
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