Youtube link – Chris Becker interview

SME Interview for ENT 640. Chris owns and operates Wheelhouse Sports Academy in Granite Falls, NC

I thoroughly enjoyed interviewing Chris Becker. He brings a host of experience in running his own baseball/softball facility, Wheelhouse Sports Academy. Getting to talk shop and pick his brain about what it actually takes to run a facility was definitely a highlight, but hearing his story about how it started was especially interesting. Sometimes, starting is the hardest part, and it’s okay not to have a plan. I now have a much better understanding of what goes on behind the scenes and the biggest challenges in running a facility. Talking to someone who’s already been through the process of starting and running their own facility gave me tremendous insights I wouldn’t have gotten from research alone. Connections matter.

An Interview With Steve Sommerville, Owner of Ocean South Imports and Chapel of Bones

For my subject matter expert interview, I spoke with Steve Sommerville, the owner of Chapel of Bones, a heavy metal music venue, bar and coffee shop, and South Ocean Imports. I’ve been fortunate in knowing Steve through the metal scene in Eastern North Carolina, as he’s one of the first folks to give me a shot when I first started Buzzkill. He’s an awesome guy who sticks his neck out to help anyone out, and something of an aspirational mentor. Thanks Steve!

Following my interview with Victor King, I had the pleasure of meeting with Arch Moore. Arch is seeking an MBA at Western Carolina University, and is an accountant by trade, who is near graduation. I enjoyed my conversation with him, and I thank him for letting me improvise on some of the questions. Thanks again Arch!