BOR Podcast
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July 8, 2026
From $200 Websites to a $100 Million Vision: How Ryan Prestel Is Wiring Raleigh's Smart Homes
In this episode of Best of Raleigh, host Gretchen Coley sits down with Ryan Prestel, co-founder of Connesso, for a conversation about smart home technology, AI-driven design, and what it takes to build a company from the ground up in a city he never planned to move to.
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June 4, 2026
Inside Veridea: The New City Rising in Apex
If you have driven NC 55 lately, you have seen the dirt moving. Pipe going in the ground. Foundations being poured. Lampposts and sod along a brand new main street. What you cannot see yet is the city taking shape underneath it all.
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May 22, 2026
From Cashmere Sweaters to a $200 Million Brand: How Chris Knott Built Peter Millar and Helped Scale johnnie-O
In this episode of Best of Raleigh, host Gretchen Coley sits down with Chris Knott, founder of Peter Millar and Chief Merchandising Officer at johnnie-O, for a conversation about brand building, scaling, sales, family, and why he believes the best businesses are still built on relationships.
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May 4, 2026
Inside D5 Health: How Dr. Philip Deibel Is Redefining Longevity Medicine in Raleigh
The real story behind D5 Health straight from the founder building it, plus Dr. Philip Deibel's take on hormones, peptides, biohacking, and why most of us are settling for "fine" when we could feel like ourselves again.
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April 24, 2026
Inside Kane Realty: How Mike Smith Is Shaping the Future of Raleigh
The story behind North Hills, Smoky Hollow, and the Innovation District straight from the CEO building them, plus Mike Smith's take on leadership, community, and where Raleigh is headed over the next 20 years.
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April 1, 2026
From One Chair to Raleigh’s Most Iconic Salon | Best of Raleigh Episode 86
If you’ve spent any time exploring Raleigh’s beauty scene, you’ve likely heard the name Pinup Studio. Bright, bold, and unmistakably pink, this standout salon has become more than just a place to get your hair done, it’s a full-on experience rooted in confidence, community,…
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