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What if you could transform your passion into a thriving business while staying true to your values? This episode of the Charleston Marketing Podcast brings you the remarkable story of Ben-Jamin Toy, a dynamic entrepreneur who has done just that. From his humble beginnings on a farm in Pennsylvania to becoming a pivotal figure in Charleston's business scene, Ben's journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and faith-driven leadership. Mike Compton and guest co-host Katie Blomquist explore how Ben's unique identity and roles have shaped his entrepreneurial path, leading to ventures like On Purpose Adventures and Nature Adventures on Shem Creek.

Through riveting anecdotes and insightful reflections, Ben shares how his childhood sales experiences laid the foundation for a versatile career, spanning software startups, digital screen advertising in rickshaws, and beyond. He opens up about the personal development and family influences that have propelled his entrepreneurial spirit, highlighting the innovative leap into adventure-based business models. Learn how the pandemic unexpectedly boosted his profitability and efficiency, and discover the creative branding efforts that make Ben's ventures stand out, from vehicle wraps to his distinctive yellow camo attire.

The conversation wraps up with an exploration of the Cohesion Culture brand and its seamless integration w

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) is a public, nonprofit organization that fuels South Carolina’s innovation economy by supporting technology-based startups, academic research, and industry partnerships. Through funding, coaching, and its investment arm SC Launch, SCRA helps early-stage companies grow, commercialize ideas, and scale within the state’s key innovation sectors.

King & Columbus is a full-service marketing and advertising agency based in South Carolina that helps brands grow through a mix of creative storytelling and data-driven strategy. They offer everything from branding and content creation to media planning, digital advertising, and PR—focused on delivering measurable results across digital, social, and traditional channels. https://kingandcolumbus.com

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Title Sponsor: Charleston American Marketing Association

Presenting Sponsor: Charleston Media Solutions

Annual Sponsor: ‪SCRA; South Carolina Research Authority

Quarterly Sponsor: King and Columbus

CAMACast Cohosts: Stephanie Barrow, Mike Compton, Rachel Backal, Tom Keppeler, Amanda Bunting Comen, 

Silicon Harbor Hot Take Host: Stanfield Gray, https://digsouth.com

Produced and edited: RMBO Advertising

Photographer | Co-host: Kelli Morse

Score by:  The Strawberry Entrée; Jerry Feels Good, CURRYSAUCE, DBLCRWN, DJ DollaMenu
Studio Engineer: Brian Cleary and Mathew Chase

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