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From reshaping the moving industry to inspiring other business leaders, this episode's guest is grounded in transparency and driven to empower his employees and other small businesses alike. His company, Truckin’ Movers Corporation, earned the distinction of 2026 Torch Award for Ethics winner thanks to how they invest deeply in their community, supporting other organizations, charitable initiatives, and family events, showing that success is measured not just by moves completed but by lives enriched and neighborhoods strengthened. With decades of experience, a team empowered to lead, and a culture rooted in integrity, Truckin’ Movers exemplifies excellence in service, leadership, and community impact. Tune-in to hear President and General Manager of Truckin’ Movers, Doug Carlton, share how his company became what it is today.The Good Guide to Business focuses on featuring conversations with local businesses, organizations and leaders spearheading social and environmental change across our 48-county service area. Production and Editing: Saige Heigel, Nick Hill, and Alyssa Parker. Sponsored by Activate Good.

In this episode, we are highlighting Eastern Carolina Vocational Center (ECVC), our first-ever BBB Catalyst Award winner! Based in Greenville, NC, ECVC is a nonprofit dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities. For decades, this organization has spent time creating pathways to meaningful employment and workforce development. At the heart of their work is a powerful mission: to help individuals achieve a higher quality of life through the fulfillment of their vocational goals.From fostering inclusive work environments to building strong community partnerships, ECVC prioritizes personal growth, accessibility, and opportunity over simple productivity. To better understand how this employer and employment services provider creates opportunities, we are sitting down with Jason Thomas, President and CEO of Eastern Carolina Vocational Center.The Good Guide to Business focuses on featuring conversations with local businesses, organizations and leaders spearheading social and environmental change across our 48-county service area.Production and Editing: Saige Heigel, Nick Hill, and Alyssa Parker.

Sisu Living House provides safe, structured transitional housing for women navigating mental health challenges, domestic violence, and reentry after incarceration. In this episode, we sit down with Executive Director Dr. Juanyetta Beasley, winner of the 2026 BBB Spark Award. Discover how Sisu Living House creates pathways to healing and self-sufficiency, and learn why BBB chose to recognize this organization for its profound impact on our community.The Good Guide to Business focuses on featuring conversations with local businesses, organizations and leaders spearheading social and environmental change across our 48-county service area.Production and Editing: Saige Heigel, Nick Hill, and Alyssa Parker.

For those who know and love someone with autism or an intellectual disability, you may be familiar with SOS Care. Their mission is to empower those with autism and intellectual disabilities to thrive on their own. Through their range of programs, SOS Care works to support people of all ages on their journey towards independence. Adam Law, Chief Officer of SOS Care Employment and Oak Tree Farm, is here to help us understand how they help individuals in South Carolina find success and support through SOS Care.The Good Guide to Business focuses on featuring conversations with local businesses, organizations and leaders spearheading social and environmental change across our 48-county service area.Check out SOS Care's upcoming events: soscaresc.org/eventsProduction and Editing: Nick Hill, Saige Heigel, and Alyssa Parker.Check out our sponsor!Activate Good

If you are familiar with The Good Guide to Business, you are probably familiar with this episode's guest. A proud partner of BBB, Activate Good has served our community in more ways than one. Individuals and businesses alike can and have used Activate Good as a resource to lend a hand wherever it is needed most. In this episode, we sit down with Rose Thompson of Activate Good to explore how her team served the community through several high-impact projects last year. Plus, tune in to learn about Activate Good's 2026 Triangle Businesses for Good Summit on May 13! Get tickets here: https://activategood.org/tbgsummit/ The Good Guide to Business focuses on featuring conversations with local businesses, organizations and leaders spearheading social and environmental change across our 48-county service area. Production and Editing: Saige Heigel, Nick Hill, and Alyssa Parker.

Education is ongoing in today’s evolving job landscape, and ProTrain aims to help prepare professionals for their next steps. This is part two of our two part deep dive into ProTrain, a proud partner of Better Business Bureau, Eastern Carolinas. Join us as we learn more about what ProTrain has to offer from their COO and Provost, Mike Schroder. The Good Guide to Business focuses on featuring conversations with local businesses, organizations and leaders spearheading social and environmental change across our 48-county service area. Production and Editing: Nick Hill, Saige Heigel, and Alyssa Parker. Check out our sponsor! Activate Good

Knowledge is power feels like a simple phrase until given personal meaning. Today’s guest has felt the power a proper education can provide. Join us for part one of our two part deep dive into ProTrain, a proud partner of Better Business Bureau, Eastern Carolinas. From humble beginnings to running a large business, Betty Gardner, CEO and President of ProTrain, has used her education to empower and provide opportunities for others to do the same. The Good Guide to Business focuses on featuring conversations with local businesses, organizations and leaders spearheading social and environmental change across our 48-county service area. Production and Editing: Nick Hill, Saige Heigel, and Alyssa Parker. Check out our sponsor! Activate Good

Every 20 minutes, a child is diagnosed with a critical illness—a reality that reshapes lives across the globe. At the heart of the response is Make-A-Wish, an organization dedicated to delivering hope through life-changing experiences. Granting these wishes requires a powerful blend of community support, strategic leadership, and local partnerships. In this episode, we sit down with Mary Elizabeth Bennett, CEO of Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina, to discuss the "magic" and the machinery behind the mission. The Good Guide to Business focuses on featuring conversations with local businesses, organizations and leaders spearheading social and environmental change across our 48-county service area. Production and Editing: Nick Hill, Saige Heigel, and Alyssa Parker. Check out our sponsor! Activate Good

This year has been filled with meaningful conversations and fresh perspectives, including the introduction of a new host. From a nonprofit connecting businesses with important causes to a small business helping clothe women in need, we’ve shared stories of leaders and organizations making a real impact in our community. In this episode, we’re reflecting on the conversations and moments that have shaped our journey so far—and looking ahead to what’s next. We’re revisiting standout stories and key highlights as we move through 2025 and set the stage for an impactful 2026. The Good Guide to Business focuses on featuring conversations with local businesses, organizations and leaders spearheading social and environmental change across our 48-county service area. Production and Editing: Saige Heigel, Nick Hill, and Alyssa Parker. Rent the BBB Production Room: https://www.bbb.org/local/0593/rent-a-room/rent-the-bbb-studio Apply for the 2025 BBB Awards: https://www.bbb.org/local/0593/educational-foundation-of-eastern-carolinas/apply-for-bbb-awards Have an idea for a guest? Contact us here: https://www.bbb.org/local/0593/good-guide Check out our sponsor! Activate Good

Eastern North Carolina is on the rise. The region has been experiencing remarkable growth, from new businesses and expanding industries to partnerships with schools and community organizations. At the center of much of this momentum is the Greenville Eastern North Carolina Alliance, helping to attract opportunities and support the local economy. In today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Josh Lewis, President and CEO of the Greenville ENC Alliance, to talk about what’s driving growth, how they’re supporting both new and existing businesses, and what the future could look like for our communities. The Good Guide to Business focuses on featuring conversations with local businesses, organizations and leaders spearheading social and environmental change across our 48-county service area. Production and Editing: Nick Hill, Saige Heigel, and Alyssa Parker. Check out our sponsor! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Activate Good⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Sign up for our Consumer Newsletter!⁠

From the Triangle to the coast, this part of the Carolinas is home to countless organizations dedicated to strengthening our local communities. In this episode, we’re going to take time to highlight some of BBB's own educational initiatives and share how we’ve embedded ourselves in the community to help make it a better place. By working alongside businesses, nonprofits, and local leaders, BBB continues to build connections that foster trust and create lasting impact. The Good Guide to Business focuses on featuring conversations with local businesses, organizations and leaders spearheading social and environmental change across our 48-county service area. Production and Editing: Nick Hill, Saige Heigel, and Alyssa Parker. Check out our sponsor! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Activate Good⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our Consumer Newsletter!

Exciting changes on the Good Guide to Business podcast! In this episode, we say goodbye to Meredith as she heads off on a new adventure in Japan, and welcome Saige as the newest member of the BBB team and cohost of the show. Tune in to get to know Saige and hear Meredith reflect on some of her favorite podcast moments in this fun, lighthearted episode. The Good Guide to Business focuses on featuring conversations with local businesses, organizations and leaders spearheading social and environmental change across our 48-county service area. Production and Editing: Meredith Radford, Nick Hill, and Alyssa Parker. Check out our sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Activate Good⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Capital Vacations⁠⁠

What if fashion could do more than make a statement— what if it could spark confidence, community, and change? In this episode, we talk with Shont’e Mason, owner of Vivrant Things and winner of the 2025 BBB Spark Award. Shont’e shares how her boutique has become a hub for empowerment, self-expression, and purpose-driven work. From launching a nonprofit that provides clothing to women in need to hosting events that uplift and unite, she’s turning style into a movement. The Good Guide to Business presented by Capital Vacations focuses on featuring conversations with local businesses, organizations and leaders spearheading social and environmental change across our 48-county service area. Production and Editing: Meredith Radford, Nick Hill, and Alyssa Parker. Check out our sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Activate Good⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Capital Vacations⁠⁠

One year after our first conversation with communication coach Mark Burlinson, we're back to explore how effective communication can shape every facet of an organization—from leadership and team dynamics to customer relations and community engagement. For non-profits and mission-driven businesses, communication is more than messaging—it's a strategic tool that fuels collaboration, strengthens culture, and amplifies impact. In this episode, we reconnect with Mark to dive deeper into how communication coaching is being applied across departments to help organizations align their purpose with day-to-day practices and long-term goals. The Good Guide to Business presented by Capital Vacations focuses on featuring conversations with local businesses, organizations and leaders spearheading social and environmental change across our 48-county service area. Production and Editing: Meredith Radford, Nick Hill, and Alyssa Parker. Check out our sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Activate Good⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Capital Vacations⁠⁠

In this episode, we’re rolling out the blue carpet! Join us as we spotlight the 2025 BBB Scholarship winners— outstanding students recognized for their commitment to ethics and leadership. Then, take a front-row listen to our Blue Carpet Interviews from the 2025 BBB Awards Ceremony at Marbles IMAX. Hear directly from award winners, finalists, and community supporters as they share what trust, recognition, and doing business the right way means to them. The Good Guide to Business presented by Capital Vacations focuses on featuring conversations with local businesses, organizations and leaders spearheading social and environmental change across our 48-county service area. Production and Editing: Meredith Radford, Nick Hill, and Alyssa Parker. Check out our sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Activate Good⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strazanac Solutions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Capital Vacations⁠⁠