How Patricia and Ron Strimpfel built a 45-year legacy – and one of the most successful custom home-building companies in the Lowcountry By Hannah Massen A rustic, curving staircase. An outdoor kitchen overlooking the marina at sunset as idyllic sailboats drift by. High, arched windows flooding the reclaimed wood floors with natural light. As the…
Zack Kelly helps custom homebuilders take care of business – so builders can build By Ellen Linnemann A longtime serial entrepreneur and successful insurance agent who currently owns an Allstate insurance agency in Charleston, Zack Kelly’s path to becoming a true visionary started while simply “sitting in” on a meeting at the request of a…
Roel and Jennifer Harsta bring their vision for year-round fresh local produce and vertical farming to the Lowcountry By Ellen Linnemann The pandemic’s disruption on the supply chain was experienced in many ways, both worldwide and locally — including the pandemic’s impact on being able to secure fresh produce. So when local availability and local…
The Bluffton Chamber’s new CEO has a vision for the future and for even greater things ahead in Bluffton. By Ellen Linnemann For nearly a decade Natalie Osterman has been serving as an advocate and visionary for local businesses throughout South Carolina and Kentucky. Long passionate about the chamber industry, she has served in key…
The intersection of hard work and kindness THIS INTERIOR DESIGNER IS POSITIVE BY DESIGN Leslie, you have built a thriving retail boutique and interior design company. Opening and operating one business is difficult, much less two. What inspired you to set your sights so high? Without a doubt, my mother was my inspiration. When I…
Positivity is contagious When the going got tough, this Realtor got creative Karen, real estate in the Lowcountry is big business. You are an established Realtor, own a brokerage, a property rental company and a vacation rental company. What or who was your inspiration to do so much more than traditional home sales? My inspiration…
Look up and keep going Inspired by Churchill and Carter, this creative businesswoman is designing her own path forward Beverly, you are skilled at balancing business savvy with creativity. A testament to that is that one of your properties was featured on The Today Show. That is a big deal. How did you come to…
Building on a legacy This entrepreneur draws on generational passion for community and design-build craft Leah, you are a leader in the male-dominated homebuilding industry, which must not have been an easy feat. What was your inspiration not only to work in the industry but to have the vision to start a company? My family….
Don’t burn the biscuits This personal chef will never stop growing … or cooking Chef Lynn, you have become known as “The East Coast Chef.” That is a pretty high pinnacle to have achieved. What inspired you to climb that mountain? My Nanny was my greatest inspiration as a businesswoman and cook. She grew up…
The appliance king is actually a queen This businesswoman, community leader and mom leads with her heart Brantley, you run an incredibly successful business, have a large family and still find time to give back to so many causes. What inspires you to give so much of yourself? My inspiration is my three sons, and…