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What if it really is possible to do something altogether different with your life? What if that dream you thought was dead really is not only possible, but within your reach? What if you wake up tomorrow morning and discover a whole new way of making a living and maybe even living your life?

Determination, hard work, good ideas, help from others, luck. Find out how each of these has played a part in the success of the innovative entrepreneurs we showcase in this 2 part program.

Innovative Entrepreneurs (Part 2)

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The Have Nots

Part 2 of our show on entrepreneurs showcases more SC innovators. We also talk to several folks who'll give you the nuts and bolts help to make your entrepreneurial dreams come true.
The Have Nots, a comedy improv company, headline the show. Greg Tavares, Brandy Sullivan, and Timmy Finch talk about the challenges of owning a business that basically has to reinvent itself every day. Chris Fisher of Fisher Recycling gives a tour of his facility and shows the radical innovations that are keeping glass out of landfills.
Carol Rawle, who owns Harry Barker, an international dog product company, talks about turning challenges into opportunities and how that changed her life. Paolo Dalla Zorza performs magic tricks on camera while describing the qualities he brings to his gelato and import business. Matt Bauer, a phone service entrepreneur offers the story of building Better World Telecom, the only nationwide voice and data provider that focuses on serving business, enterprises and organizations that have social and sustainable missions.
Backing up the stories from the business owners are: Theron Snype, Minority Business Enterprise Manager for the City of Charleston; Jennet Robinson Alterman of the Center for Women; Patrick King of the Lowcountry Development Corporation; Ross Ahntholz of SCORE; and three professors from the Tate Center for Entrepreneurship, Dr. John Clarkin, Dr. Laquita Blockson, and Dr. Kelly Shaver.

To learn more about innovative entrepreneurs in Charleston, or to reach groups from this episode, please visit these links:

Tate Center for Entrepreneurship

SCORE

Charleston Local Development Corporation

David and Amy Hill--The Verdi Company--Green Building

Dwayne and Toya Green--law firm

Jamison and Ryan Witbeck--Lost Trades

Anne Newell--Consulting

Matt Bauer--Better World Telecom

Chris Fisher--Fisher Recycling

Carol Rawle--Harry Barker

Paolo Dalla Zorza--Paolo's Gelato

Dr. John Clarkin--Tate Center for Entrepreneurship

Chris Fisher

Carol Rawle