Giving Local Christian Businesses in the Upstate a Voice

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We Can't wait to hear your story!

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.

Alignment Questions

Personal Details

Full Name

Phone *

Email *

What is Your Profession?

Interview Details

At Around the Upstate, our goal is to help your business grow by giving you a voice. Would you say that your business is actively investing in new marketing, customer acquisition, or brand awareness efforts this year? *

Yes

Which of these best describes your current marketing efforts? *

We post on social media when we can

We are actively investing in growth & advertising

We rely mostly on referrals

Do you operate in the Upstate SC area—including Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Clemson, or nearby Western North Carolina? *

Yes

Would you describe your business as being led by Christian values, and open to sharing that perspective in a respectful, authentic way? *

Yes

What makes you unique?

What is the ONE thing you would want to talk about if you get this interview?

Is there a local ministry that you're a part of that you'd like to see highlighted on Around the Upstate?

Types of Questions We May Ask...

How does your faith influence your mission?

Was there a time you weren't sure if you were going to make it?

Is there a "Red Sea" moment in the life of your business where you'd say "That was when things turned around for us" or "That was when I knew we were on to something"?

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?

Where do you see the industry going in the next 5-10 years?

What is the biggest problem you see in the industry, and how do you work to solve it for your clients?

If there was only ONE takeaway someone could get out of this interview, what would it be and why?

About our Host

Steve Davis

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. After spending 25 years in Atlanta representing Silicon Valley companies that were at the forefront of the tech industry, Steve returned home to the Upstate to bear near family, and launched a digital media company dedicated to giving local businesses a voice.

He’s led projects that have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, ESPN, 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.