Biz Beat Banter
Bill Freehling talks with local business owners about their passions, pursuits and origin stories.
Episodes
50 episodes
Biz Beat Banter: Fredericksburg medical school?
This week, Bill sits down with University of Mary Washington President Troy Paino and Mary Washington Healthcare President and CEO Chris Newman to discuss the possibility of a Fredericksburg medical school.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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46:32
Biz Beat Banter: Bill Howell
This week, Bill sits down with longtime Virginia Speaker of the House and Stafford County resident Bill Howell on how he got into politics, his time in office and how things have changed since he left governance.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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39:11
Biz Beat Banter: Charles G. "Charlie" McDaniel
This week we sit down with Hilldrup Chairman Emeritus and longtime community leader Charles G. "Charlie" McDaniel.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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55:48
Biz Beat Banter: Danilo Orofino
This week, Bill sits down with Orofino restaurant owner Danilo Orofino to discuss his journey from Sicily to Fredericksburg and the stops along the way.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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40:45
Biz Beat Banter: Brian Shanle and Jeff Oliveri
On this week's episode, Bill sits down with Brian Shanle and Jeff Oliveri, respectively the general manager and assistant general manager of Kalahari Resorts & Conventions' new Spotsylvania County resort.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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31:07
Biz Beat Banter: Raymond Renault
This week, Bill sits down with, chef/owner of La Petite Auberge in downtown Fredericksburg, to learn more about the workings of a restaurant kitchen and Renault’s journey in it.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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33:27
Biz Beat Banter: Karen Moschetto
This week, Bill sits down with longtime Fredericksburg Academy Head of School Karen Moschetto to discuss her career journey and the evolution of the school.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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50:37
Biz Beat Banter: Rennie McDaniel and Kelly Johnson
This week, Bill sits down with Rennie McDaniel and Kelly Johnson to talk about their instrumental role in the successful Monumental Vision campaign for the renovation of Mary Washington Monument.Merry Christmas.
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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44:39
Biz Beat Banter: Keith Lebor
This week, Bill sits down with Olde Towne Butcher owner Keith Lebor to learn about his path to becoming a small-business owner.
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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49:58
Biz Beat Banter: Susan Spears
This week, Bill sits down with Susan Spears, president and CEO of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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43:58
Biz Beat Banter: Nancy Moore
This week, Bill sits down with Nancy Moore, longtime managing editor of The Free Lance-Star.
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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36:49
Biz Beat Banter: Dean Cedric Rucker
This week, Bill sits down with longtime University of Mary Washington Dean Cedric Rucker on his career in education at his alma mater.
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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49:49
Biz Beat Banter: Seth Silber
This week, Bill sits down with Seth Silber, whose many hats include being president of the Fredericksburg Nationals, co-chairman of the Fredericksburg Free Press’ Board, and a prominent D.C.-area anti-trust attorney.
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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53:02
Biz Beat Banter: John Nicholls
This week, Bill sits down with Nicholls Auction Marketing Group President John Nicholls about what it takes to be successful as an auctioneer and more.
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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42:09
Biz Beat Banter: Fitz Johnson
This week, Bill sits down with longtime area real estate investor and broker Fitz Johnson.
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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41:13
Biz Beat Banter: Jeff Small
This week, Bill sits down with Jeff Small, who doubles as Clerk of Fredericksburg Circuit Court and a longtime serial entrepreneur.
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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54:05
Biz Beat Banter: Tom Callahan
This week, Bill sits down with longtime local serial entrepreneur Tom Callahan, whose latest venture is the Callahan Learning Center.
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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37:01
Biz Beat Banter: Heidi Bass
This week Bill sits down with Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg owner Heidi Bass to talk about driving the streets of Fredericksburg in a large bus while giving a tour, and more.
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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29:09
Biz Beat Banter: Curry Roberts
This week, Bill sits down with Fredericksburg Regional Alliance (FRA) President Curry Roberts to talk about his career and recent decision to retire from the FRA in April.
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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40:57
Biz Beat Banter: Bruce Davis
This week, Bill sits down with Bruce Davis, a longtime area businessman and current chairman of the Mary Washington Healthcare Board of Trustees.
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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42:29
Biz Beat Banter: John Fick
This week Bill sits down with John Fick, whose family for many years owned and operated the J.F. Fick Inc. local Anheuser-Busch beverage distributor.
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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39:48
Biz Beat Banter: M.C. Morris
This week we sit down with M.C. Morris, who has spent most of her career promoting the virtues of the Fredericksburg region to businesses and visitors.
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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32:23
Biz Beat Banter: Gabe and Scarlett Pons
This week we hear from Ponshop owners Gabe and Scarlett Pons about their decision to move from NYC to Fredericksburg to open their business, how the business has evolved and how it is to run a business with one’s spouse.
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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51:57