Join hosts Matt and Dave on On The Cusp as they sit down with Dr. Mike McDaniel, LSUS Assistant Professor in Management and Entrepreneurship. Dr. McDaniel shares his journey to Shreveport and his passion for supporting business owners and future entrepreneurs. In this episode, he speaks about how entrepreneurs thrive on risk, the reach LSUS’ MBA program has world-wide, and the impact of student pitch competitions in preparing the next generation of business leaders. Dr. McDaniel also dives into his research showing how entrepreneurship drives positive change within communities. Tune in now to explore the role of entrepreneurship and the difference it can make.

Discover Dr. McDaniel’s work in the Journal of Business Venturing Insights(JBVI)- available also on Google Scholar by searching his name.

On The Cusp is back with Season 12! In this episode, hosts Matt and Dave sit down with DJ Thomas, President of Red Wolf Media and host of Frequency Interrupted. DJ shares his journey as a business owner in the East Bank District of Bossier City, reflecting on the incredible growth the area has seen since 2019. Together, they dive into the culture that’s been built in this thriving community, the positive momentum shaping the district, and DJ’s mission to spread that energy even further. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about business, community, and the power of culture in shaping the future of Bossier City.

Season 11 wraps up with attorney Malcolm Murchison, co-founder of Bradley Murchison. He joins your On The Cusp hosts, Matt and Dave, to reflect on the growth and transformation he’s witnessed in North Louisiana over the years. From job creation in the Shreveport-Bossier community to the collaborative efforts driving progress, Malcolm highlights what it takes to keep momentum building. The conversation also explores Shreveport’s role as the hub of the Ark-La-Tex, serving neighbors in East Texas and South Arkansas. Tune in now for insights, vision, and a fresh beat on the future of our region!