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Founded in 1950, Andrew Roby, Inc. is one of the premier residential construction companies in the Carolinas. Specializing in custom home construction, additions, full home remodels, and kitchen and bath renovations, Andrew Roby "makes it home" for clients through exceptional quality, craftsmanship and customer service for life. Based in Charlotte, NC, Andrew Roby also has an office in Boone. The Roby Family of Companies is the largest comprehensive construction company in the Carolinas and ...
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Motivational Speaker and Performance Coach, Lance Cibik, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Lance grew up in a paycheck-to-paycheck home. He lost his mother to suicide just days before his first birthday. By age 17, he was living alone working hard to finish high school and ultimately become a first-generation college graduate in his f…
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Thomas Hunter with McCall Farms joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον At Home with Roby
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Wyatt Batchelor, Partner at MBN Brands, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Wyatt shares the piece of advice his father gave him as a teenager that led him to a career in the military, and how his experience in the military and time serving overseas influences his business today. He also shares details about his work with Legacies Alive…
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Matt Magan, Co-Founder of Ten Oaks Group, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Tune in to hear about Matt’s education and career path to Charlotte, the start of Ten Oaks Group, and how the business is giving back to the community through the Ten Oaks Philanthropic Fund. Ten Oaks Group prides itself on funding CLTRising, a program founded…
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Junior Bernard, author of “Persist, Persist, Persist”, returns to the “At Home with Roby” show. After surviving the 2010 Haiti earthquake, Junior’s dream to come to the United States became a reality. Around this time, as a student at Alvernia University in Pennsylvania, Junior started working on his first book. Since he was sharing his story with …
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David Gearhart, Chairman and CEO of Wilmington Holdings Corporation, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. After graduating from Purdue University with a degree in Civil and Structural Engineering, David worked as a Civil Engineer for McDonough Associates then pivoted into the world of finance serving as an Investment Advisor for Morgan S…
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Rich Campbell, Managing Director of Cameron Carmichael, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Trent and Rich became friends through their time serving together on the board of Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC. The guys catch up on Rich’s time at UNC Chapel Hill where he played baseball and later attended Kenan-Flagler Business School, the…
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Daniel Araujo, Executive Director of Charlotte Metro FC, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Daniel’s life has been dedicated to the game of futbol. Tune in to learn how he’s using his passion for the game to help underprivileged kids in our community through Charlotte Metro FC and Creative Player Foundation. The guys also share the sto…
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John Fitzpatrick, CEO of Force Marketing, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Founded in 2007, Force Marketing is an automotive marketing company that helps dealerships create smooth customer experiences. In addition to his role as CEO, John is also a little league baseball coach, dance dad and board member of the National Pediatric Can…
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Chris Sarette with Frenchy’s Sip and Shop joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Frenchy’s is SouthEnd’s largest bottle shop for craft beers and natural wines and is located within a historical building that dates back to 1933. When researching locations for Frenchy’s, Chris knew he wanted something rich with history versus new constructio…
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Eric Clay with MECA Commercial Real Estate joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Eric shares details about his love for Gaston County, plans for growth and development in the area and his role as head coach of the ladies’ golf team at Gaston Christian. Trent and Patrick also share the story of Wish Kid Darryl’s wish-come-true in anticipat…
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Michael DePalma, President of the Bridge Foundation, and Eduardo Ramirez-Pineda join Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. The Bridge Foundation was established in 2003 to promote friendship and the exchange of ideas among some of Charlotte’s young professionals. Each year, members of the group award one Mecklenburg County high school graduate …
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McClure King, President of Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company, joins Trent and Patrick on "At Home with Roby". McClure shares details about his health and fitness goals in 2024 and how his lifestyle changes have positively influenced his business life. Tune in to meet McClure and learn more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Patrick Graney, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Nacelle Solutions, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Founded in 2014, Nacelle delivers solutions that solve strategic ESG initiatives for customers while delivering clean, environmentally friendly fuel. Tune in to learn about Patrick’s education, his upbringing working in the warehouse of his…
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Kevin Bromley with Integrated Insurance Solutions joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Kevin, a self-proclaimed nerd that loves to talk insurance, gives the guys a broad and easy to understand overview of the insurance world. Tune in to learn about how Kevin landed in the insurance industry, what drew him to the city of Charlotte and his…
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Thomas Willingham, President of Mint Hill Cabinets, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Mint Hill Cabinets was founded in 1961 by Mr. MC Carriker, a local home builder turned cabinet maker. One of his first customers was Mr. Andrew Roby who needed a 5’ vanity for a customer. As they say, the rest is history. Mint Hill Cabinets and Andre…
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Michael Tall dials in from Sullivan’s Island, SC to join Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Michael’s career in the hotel and hospitality industry started when he was just a teenager cleaning tennis courts at a resort on Hilton Head Island. This role morphed into snack bar attendant, pool attendant and on up. Tune in to learn how these roles…
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Trent’s oldest daughter, Tatum Haston, joins the guys on “At Home with Roby” to share details about their recent trip to Myrtle Beach. Together, the two logged over 60 hours each hunting for sharks’ teeth and came home with another 3,500 teeth to add to their impressive collection! For Trent, hunting for sharks’ teeth is a challenge that encourages…
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Andrew Roby cheerleader, Choice Gray, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Together with Angie Lauer of ALB Design, Inc., Andrew Roby recently completed a basement renovation at Choice’s historic home. The space was transformed into a speakeasy in celebration of her husband’s 40th birthday. Choice shares details about growing up on her f…
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Dr. Marc Stout with Gaston Christian School joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Dr. Stout shares details about his career path to Gaston Christian where he is starting his 15th year as Head of School this fall. Tune in to learn about the school’s academic and athletic programs, new Student Life Center, and the opening the school’s Shelb…
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Happy Father’s Day from your friends at “At Home with Roby”. Trent welcomes his father-in-law, Mr. Tom Settlemyre, into the studio alongside special guest host, David McGuire. The three share stories and special memories of their fathers, along with a few life lessons learned along the way. From Tom specifically, Trent learned the importance of net…
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Jon Duda, President of CommStruct, LLC, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. CommStruct, LLC specializes in quality renovations in commercial, multi-family, and residential spaces. Over the last 15 years, the company has found a niche for leading commercial renovations for time share resorts and hotels, and services properties from Maine…
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Jason Kiker joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Jason graduated from NCSU in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management. He is the Owner and Managing Principal of Kiker Resource Management, a forestry consulting firm that his father started in 1978, and Owner of Buchanan Shoals Sportsman’s Preserve. Founded in 2001, Buc…
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Ken Pruitt, Founder of Digitrol, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Ken founded the industrial and commercial HVAC services business in 1989. For 5 years, Ken worked on his own 24 hours a day / 7 days a week and didn’t take a single vacation. Tune in to learn more about the company’s humble beginnings, its steady growth over the years,…
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Jeremy Martin, Founder and Head Coach of Modern Strike, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Before he could walk, Jeremy had a tennis racket in his hand! Following in his dad’s footsteps, Jeremy started playing in tennis tournaments at age 8 and won his first tournament at 9 years old. He played through junior ranks, high school and col…
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Liz Pharo, Founder and CEO of Divorce.com, joins Trent and special guest host, David McGuire, on “At Home with Roby”. Utilizing technology and data, Liz launched Divorce.com in 2022 with the mission of minimizing the stress, trauma and costs that come with divorce. Liz shares details about her entrepreneur father and the valuable life lessons she l…
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Nathan Cox, Founder and Chairman of 68 Ventures, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Nathan shares details about his college years playing football for the University of Alabama, his time in the United States Marine Corps and his tour in Iraq, and how he gives back to the community through his involvement in a variety of charitable orga…
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Lynnie Heath, Partner at Harkey Tile & Stone, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. The guys catch up on business, baseball and the latest technology available at the Harkey showroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον At Home with Roby
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David Roberts, President of Roberts Co., joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Roberts Co. is a 3rd generation family-owned grocery business. David’s grandfather opened the company’s first store, Sunflower Market, in 1968. Today, the family owns a chain of 20 Corner Market stores across the state of Mississippi. David shares memories abou…
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Lee Cornwell joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Lee shares details about his time at Clemson University and UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, his strong relationship with his father, and how the two ended up in business together. They founded their family business, Cornwell Capital, in 2015 which invests in “dirty and loud” family bus…
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Danny Goldrick with Willow Dumpsters joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Tune in to learn about Danny’s move to Charlotte in 2013, his 10 years working at Red Hill Ventures and his transition to Willow Dumpsters in the summer of 2023. Since then, Danny has been busy hitting the streets, meeting new people (including Trent over a cup of …
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Jason McNeel, President of Canton Concrete, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Jason calls in from Pearl, Mississippi to share details about the 70+ year old business, its growth from 3 to 5 plants under his leadership, the Canton Concrete team and culture, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Lisa Sherry, founder of Lisa Sherry Interieurs, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. After college, Lisa spent 12 years working in the fashion industry followed by set design. She got her start in residential interior design in the 80s when working with a developer to develop a small town in Virginia. For the town, Lisa designed a vineya…
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Ron Weatherly, longtime friend, business partner and mentor to Trent and Patrick, joins the guys on “At Home with Roby”. Ron shares details about the start of Dry Pro Foundation and Crawl Space Specialists that he founded in 1999, how the business grew from $0 to $30 million thanks to a strong leadership team focused on creating a positive company …
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Mike Alterman, founding Principal of Alterman Commercial Real Estate (ACRE), joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Mike is a fourth-generation commercial real estate investor, developer and broker. Tune in to hear details about his family’s history in the grocery store and commercial real estate industries, how he got the bug for real est…
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Eric Sprouse, retired owner of Dilworth Billiards, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Dilworth Billiards, once located at the corner of Cleveland and Tremont Avenues in SouthEnd, opened its doors in 1979. The space was filled with antique billiards tables and pool memorabilia and had a loyal following of customers until Eric’s retireme…
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Sean Boes, CEO of Tile Redi, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Founded in 1998, Tile Redi’s mission is to deliver the market's simplest-to-install and highest-quality shower waterproofing system to all customers. Tune in to learn about the company’s 25 years in business, how their products have evolved over the years thanks to a commi…
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Hisham Bedwan, President of Dirty South Customs, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Hisham shares stories from his childhood in Youngstown, Ohio, his entrepreneurial start in apparel sales and his journey to Charlotte where he started his Fast Link Wireless businesses is the late 90s. Dirty South Customs followed in 2004 where Hisham c…
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Harris Ralston, Partner at Peak Development, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Harris is involved in the strategy and management of Peak Development’s various businesses. His responsibilities include deal sourcing, underwriting, capital formation and investor relations. Tune in to meet Harris to learn more. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Martin McKinley, General Manager of Fred Caldwell Chevrolet in Clover, SC, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Martin started his career in car sales in 1997 and has a loyal customer in Trent’s father-in-law, Mr. Tom Settlemyre. Martin and Tom have worked together for over 20 years, most recently on a car deal for Tom’s granddaughter / …
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Longtime friend and member of the extended Roby family, Paul Little, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Our relationship with Paul began in the early 2000s when he served as the company’s IT consultant. At the time, there was only one computer under the Roby roof! Paul shares details about his time serving in the United States Marine C…
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Ben Buffington, President & CEO of Hi-Speed Industrial Service, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Founded in 1946, Hi-Speed Industrial Service repairs cranes, electric motors and electro-mechanical equipment in industrial buildings to keep businesses up and running. Tune in to learn about Ben’s education and career path to Hi-Speed wh…
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Patrick’s longtime friend and former flag football teammate, Kevin Blocker, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Kevin shares details about his time at Wofford College, his 20+ years with Horizon Investments, and the business he founded alongside his sister 3 years ago – Pavana Treatment Group. The guys sprinkle in some fun sports storie…
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Jim Rhodes, Vice President of Civil & Infrastructure at Wayne Brothers, serves as Trent’s co-host on this episode of “At Home with Roby”. Jim’s career with Wayne Brothers started in 2004 after meeting President & CEO, Keith Wayne, at a NCSU career fair. Jim started in the field as a Project Manager in Training where he paid his dues, got his hands …
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Wish Kid Sam Shannon joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. We met Sam and his family back in November at our 2023 Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney for Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC. Sam shared details about his wish to record an original song in a professional music studio in Nashville and even performed for us onsite. It was a joy…
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Aaron Zucker, Founder and CEO of Zucker Investment Group (ZIG), joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Founded in 2018, ZIG is a boutique, commercial real estate investment company focused on the acquisition of value-add, unanchored retail properties across the eastern half of the US. Tune in to meet Aaron, learn more about the properties …
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Steve Meckler, Attorney at Law with Shumaker, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Steve shares stories about the stroke of good luck that led him to becoming a lawyer, how he met his wife and their journey to Charlotte, and his time on the board of Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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On this episode of “At Home with Roby”, Trent and Patrick chat about the history of Andrew Roby, Inc., founded in 1950, and the hardworking, humble people that paved the way for all employees today. Tune in to learn about the company’s founder, Mr. Andrew Robicsek, its strong ties to the Charlotte community and how the business has grown and evolve…
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Steve Conlin, President of ICD Alloys & Metals, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. At the age of 16, Steve was a professional soccer player in the UK. After an injury put him on the sidelines, he got a job sweeping floors at a metal recycling business. He quickly moved up within the company and was offered the opportunity to go back to…
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Jim Contes, President of Aviation Metals, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”. Aviation Metals is a 48-year-old metal distributor that supplies aircraft quality materials to the airline and aerospace industries. Trent and Patrick recently met Jim in Chicago at a “Good to Great Team Workshop” with “Good to Great” author, Jim Collins. Tune…
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