Falcon, CEO and founder of acclaimed still image movement, NyghtFalcon is anything from your stereotypical photography business. This entrepreneur is a genius, innovator, and changing the way the world views photographs. Here is an audio interview we had in a Starbucks coffee shop. Listen closely, and I assure you that you will be blown away:
Questions for Brenda (Owner of the Pumphouse)
What made you decide to open a gym?
I have been into physical fitness for 40 years. I first started off teaching aerobic classes at Piedmont College. I opened up a tanning shop in Hendersonville 24 years ago, and I saw the need for a family type gym in the area, and I decided to pursue it.
How did you choose the name?
I was driving back to Hendersonville one day from Greenville and on the side of the road I spotted a Bar called “Pumphouse Bar” and I thought to myself that that would be a great name for a gym, and when I decided to open my gym I remembered that name.
By: India Kershaw
Creative, Driven, Intentional and Faith-Filled. All dynamic words deserving only to describe a dynamic woman. Hailing from a family of entrepreneurs, Melissa Magazine was destined to run her own and be her own. From a young age, Melissa’s family instilled in her the importance of strong work ethic, dedication, going for the gold, and having your own.
“I always wanted to build an empire”, says Melissa, and when you look at her resume of businesses she is well on her way. The list consists of Melissa Magazine LLC, Mannish Lingerie and Greetings, Me’Kish, Clara’s House and MelissaPaperie you can’t help but think, ‘Man, she makes entrepreneurship look easy!’ When I asked her just how she does it all she has a very simple yet incredibly insightful response. “Don’t try to do it all on your own and pray – a lot!” Melissa also stresses the importance of learning everything that pertains to your business as well not being afraid to share that information with others who may need it. You just never know what valuable contacts that you can make when sharing what you know.
Melanie Pierce is the owner and operator of the unique mobile boutique the Bikini Bus. Based in Cary, NC, this bus boutique offers quality Brazilian swim suits all year around. Melanie has wrapped an 18 passenger bus, taken out the seats and renovated the inside to look like a boutique.
