Launching and growing a new business comes with its share of unpredictable challenges — but it doesn’t have to be a lonely journey. Get ready to ride the wave of entrepreneurship with the On The Cusp Podcast! We're here to educate Northwest Louisiana by shining a spotlight on the voices and untold stories of our vibrant community. From passionate activists to innovative entrepreneurs and dedicated small business owners, our podcast dives deep into the heart of NWLA. Tune in to discover the inspiration, challenges, and triumphs that define our local trailblazers.
With On The Cusp, you're always just one episode away from the next big idea!
On this episode of On The Cusp, Rich Sidhu, creator of FuelJobberX and owner of more than 10 gas stations in the Shreveport-Bossier City area, shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur in the fuel industry. Rich explains how the challenges of purchasing and delivering fuel inspired him to develop software that helps smaller fuel distributors manage dynamic pricing, tax allocation, invoicing, payments, fuel demand, and delivery schedules. He also takes us behind the scenes of gas station ownership and the complex fuel distribution process customers rarely see. From identifying an industry problem to building a technology solution, Rich gives a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at an industry most of us interact with every day but rarely think about. Tune in now to see the business behind the gas pump from a whole new perspective!
14 Oct 2026
Season 15, Episode 7: Dr. Joslin Mar-Dai with Vegans on the Run
On The Cusp hosts Matt and Dave sit down with Dr. Joslin Mar-Dai, owner of Vegans on the Run, to talk entrepreneurship, vegan food, and taking the leap into a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Joslin shares her journey from MS Kick’s Kitchen Incubator to expanding into Shreveport’s Far End District after becoming a winner of the Shreveport-Bossier Tourism Bureau’s Destination 318 100K Challenge. Hear how she transforms familiar favorites, like chicken wings and red beans and rice, into vegan dishes and how her food has even made its way to soup kitchens in Boston. She also shares the inspiration and opportunities that helped turn her passion into a growing business. Tune in now to discover the fresh flavor Vegans on the Run is bringing to Shreveport!
7 Oct 2026
Season 15, Episode 6: Heather Kitchens & Dustin Glass with Sistematik Graphics
Join On The Cusp hosts Matt and Dave as they sit down with Heather Kitchens and Dustin Glass, owners of Sistematik Graphics, to discuss their journey of returning to Louisiana and building a thriving local print business. From signs and banners to vehicle wraps, apparel, embroidery, and in-house graphic design, Sistematik Graphics has become a recognizable name across the Shreveport Bossier Community with products seen all over North Louisiana. Heather and Dustin share why they purchased the business, how they developed their pricing strategy, and what it takes to grow a successful company. They also discuss the impact of being located in the Far End District and the value of investing in both business relationships and community connections. Tune in now and discover how one bold move back to Louisiana turned into a business success story that's leaving its mark everywhere you look!
Who has been a guest on On The Cusp
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Andrew Crawford
Shawn Boston
Andrew Gaspard
Keith Simpson
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
16 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100
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Social presence
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YouTube
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Engagement
71
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Dave and Matt host the show. Published by Dave Smith and Matt Snyder.
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