Giving Local Businesses a Voice
Welcome to the Around The Upstate Podcast!
The podcast is a weekly exploration into the stories that shape Upstate South Carolina’s vibrant Christian Business Community. Each episode, we spotlight local Christian-owned businesses, uncovering the challenges they've faced, the triumphs they've achieved, and how they connect with the growing region.
Through a mix of local storytelling, community credibility, and innovative technology, we highlight the Christian businesses that are making a difference, while providing insights on how to navigate the evolving landscape of marketing and customer engagement in the age of AI - with faith, hope, and love.
We invite you to join us as a featured guest as we celebrate the spirit of Upstate, one conversation at a time.
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Questions We May Ask!
Can you give us a 90 second overview of your business and why you got into it?
What would you say is your major superpower?
Are there any frameworks or processes that you use to get better results than your competitors?
What are some other major ways you customize your services for business owners and high performers specifically?
What is one of the things you are the proudest of in your business?
What is a common misconception about your services that you frequently encounter, and how do you address it with your clients?
What is the biggest problem you see in the industry, and how do you work to solve it for your clients?
Where do you see the industry going in the next 5-10 years?
If there was only ONE takeaway someone could get out of this interview, what would it be and why?
About Our Host
Steve Davis, the founder of PATMOS Marketing, is a South Carolina native with over 30 years of experience leading innovative projects for some of the world’s biggest brands, including Marriott. After spending 25 years in Silicon Valley at the forefront of the tech industry, Steve returned home to the Upstate to launch a digital media company dedicated to helping local businesses thrive.
He’s been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, and USA Today, and now channels his big-brand expertise into empowering small businesses with cutting-edge, easy-to-implement marketing solutions designed to help them grow and compete in today’s digital world.
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After spending 25 years in Silicon Valley working on groundbreaking software projects, Steve Davis returned home to South Carolina to bring that same innovative energy to helping local businesses grow and thrive.
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