Denise Heidel and Tim Beeman welcome Virgil Dwyer of TCS Leadership to discuss the critical importance of leadership development in today’s rapidly changing business environment. Virgil, a certified John Maxwell coach with over two decades of military experience and a current full-time pastor at First Baptist Church in Stanleyville, brings a unique perspective to leadership training rooted in servant-leadership principles. The conversation explores the three fundamental questions every employee wants answered about their leader: Can you help me? Do you care about me? Can I trust you? Virgil emphasizes that servant-leadership isn’t just one style among many; it’s the only true form of leadership.

The episode tackles modern leadership challenges, from managing intergenerational workforces to adapting to unprecedented market changes where long-term planning has shrunk from 5-10 years to just 12-18 months. Virgil discusses how leaders must become lifelong learners, constantly developing themselves before they can effectively develop their teams. The conversation touches on common organizational pitfalls, such as promoting top performers into leadership roles they’re not suited for, and the critical importance of identifying blind spots through external coaching and objective assessment. Virgil shares insights from working with tools like John Maxwell’s materials, Patrick Lencioni’s Working Genius, and other leadership frameworks to create customized development plans.

Perhaps most compelling are the statistics Virgil shares about the return on investment in leadership development. The episode emphasizes that leaders must invest in their own growth, learn to delegate effectively, and create systems that allow them to step away without everything falling apart. Virgil’s philosophy is clear: you can’t give what you don’t have, and the best investment any business can make is developing leadership from within through intentional, ongoing training.

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Denise Heidel and Tim Beeman sit down with Denise’s personal friend, John Richardson, to discuss the upcoming AI workshops at the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce. Despite Denise’s admitted reluctance about AI technology, she trusts John to present a balanced perspective on this rapidly evolving topic, thanks to his 27 years in the IT industry. The conversation opens with honest skepticism about AI’s impact on creative industries, from voiceovers to music composition, while acknowledging the undeniable reality that AI is here to stay and businesses need to understand how to navigate it responsibly.

John shares fascinating insights into how AI actually works, explaining the difference between AI-generated responses and traditional search engines. He demonstrates AI’s practical applications through his own experience building an iOS and Android app using technologies he’d never worked with before, leveraging AI to accelerate development while still applying human expertise to verify and refine the results. The discussion touches on critical concerns like copyright protection, plagiarism, and the importance of maintaining human creativity and critical thinking in an AI-driven world. John even reveals his late-night “virtual battles” with AI agents, as well as his sometimes strong, colorful words at them, to get accurate results.

The episode previews two chamber workshops scheduled for 2026: “An Introduction to AI” on February 17th and “Next Steps in AI” on November 17th. John emphasizes the importance of understanding how to use AI safely in business contexts, particularly around data security and protecting sensitive information from potential threats. While AI offers tremendous efficiency gains for those who know how to use it properly, John stresses that you can’t remove the human element, and users must be able to discern good information from bad and verify AI-generated content against their own expertise.

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Denise Heidel and Tim Beeman dive into the art of effective networking, sharing insights from an upcoming chamber workshop on networking best practices. Denise opens up about her journey from being naturally shy and uncomfortable with networking to embracing it as one of the chamber’s most valuable benefits. The conversation explores Dale Carnegie’s timeless wisdom: you can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years trying to get them interested in you—a principle that transforms networking from a sales pitch into genuine relationship building.

The episode covers essential networking fundamentals, from body language and confident handshakes to the importance of showing up early and staying late at events. Denise and Tim discuss the balance between giving and receiving in networking situations, emphasizing that successful networkers focus on being a resource rather than constantly promoting themselves. They share practical tips like taking notes on business cards to remember personal details, scheduling strategic one-on-ones instead of trying to befriend everyone at once, and delegating networking responsibilities when necessary to maximize both effectiveness and time management.

The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce has significantly expanded its networking opportunities, now offering five weekly leads groups, biweekly Zoom sessions, and monthly events at various times throughout the day. Tim and Denise address the common “too busy to network” excuse with a brilliant rebuttal: if you’re too busy to network, who should people send leads to instead? The conversation emphasizes that networking is an investment, not a time suck, and remains foundational to the chamber’s mission of helping businesses connect, grow, and thrive in the community.

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Happy New Year!

On today’s episode, we dive into the 2026 Word of the Year…SERVE!

We discuss why we have a word of the year, what past years’ words have taught us, and where we are going as this year begins.

This year, our content, speakers, initiatives, and more will have “Serve” at the center! We will take this in four different directions as we learn to serve our brand, our customers, our purpose, and our community.

Dive into this episode as we “Serve” the year together!

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What a year! In this episode we recap 2025 highlights across the Lewisville‑Clemmons Chamber.

We cover:

• Record‑breaking referrals, 1‑on‑1 meetings, and closed business transactions
• Growth in the 7 Leads Groups
• Packed Lunch & Learns and Chamber Meetings at full capacity
• The incredible events and connections that defined the year

Most of all, we celebrate YOU—our Chamber members—for showing up and making 2025 unforgettable. Here’s to another year of growing, connecting, and thriving together.

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This episode features Camel City Restoration’s owner, Kevin Hair, and Director of Business Development, Danny Gelatt. Together, they unpack what “damage control” means—both in emergency restoration and in company culture.

We dive into:

• How CCR responds to fire, water, and mold emergencies
• What it takes to lead with consistency, mission, and transparency
• Why a strong culture creates strong teams and outcomes

Kevin and Danny share stories from decades in restoration and insurance, plus insights on building resilient organizations and communities.

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What does it really take to build a workplace culture where people thrive? Today, we’re getting a masterclass from someone who’s done it at scale – and lived to tell the tale.

Meet Philip Averett, Co-Owner of Tru Taekwondo and a leader who knows what it means to grow a team from the ground up. Before his current venture, Philip launched a company in Lewisville, NC, with just two people and scaled it to hundreds of employees. That kind of growth doesn’t happen by accident – it happens through intentional, people-first leadership.

With decades of hands-on experience building and leading high-performing teams, Philip brings hard-won wisdom about what makes culture work (and what makes it fall apart). This conversation is full of those mic-drop moments that make you pause, rewind, and take notes.

In this episode, Philip unpacks:

• How to create a feedback culture where people actually want to contribute
• The power of company clarity – and why your team can’t execute a vision they don’t understand
• Leadership lessons learned from managing rapid growth and organizational transitions
• Practical, implementable strategies you can apply to your own team today
• The difference between culture that’s talked about and culture that’s lived

Whether you’re leading two people or two hundred, this episode is packed with actionable insights on building the kind of culture that attracts talent, retains top performers, and drives real results.

Fair warning: You’re going to want a notebook handy for this one.

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Ever wonder what your banker really sees when they look at your business financials? Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the world of business banking to give you the insider perspective you need.

We’re joined by Fuller Parham, Winston-Salem Market Executive with Triad Business Bank, and Steve Overcash, Senior Vice President with Encore Bank – two banking professionals who’ve seen it all. They’re sharing the patterns, pitfalls, and practices that separate thriving businesses from those that struggle.

What makes the difference between success and failure? Our guests break down the most significant financial trends they’re witnessing across industries right now, and reveal the common threads among businesses that not only survive but flourish.

In this episode, we cover:

• The critical financial mistakes that sink businesses (and how to avoid them)
• Key strategies that successful business owners consistently implement
• What bankers look for when evaluating a business’s financial health
• Real-world insights from the front lines of business lending
• Actionable steps you can take today to strengthen your financial position

Whether you’re a startup founder, seasoned entrepreneur, or small business owner looking to level up, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom straight from the experts who review balance sheets and business plans every single day.

Bottom line: Building a stronger financial foundation starts with understanding what the numbers really mean – and our guests are here to show you exactly that.

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