What happens when an entrepreneur wants to create his own apparel brand made from 100% recycled fibers and manufactured in the USA? Listen to this month’s Entrepreneur Exchange with hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller as they talk with Joe Fox, founder and owner of Dirtball Fashion, which has created a line of T-shirts, outerwear, caps, and hoodies. Starting wasn’t easy, but Joe shares some of the lessons he’s learned, and he gives some insights on running a successful KickStarter campaign. Plus Jeff and Gary’s Small Business of the Month.

Gary Muller is the Business Programs Department Head of Catawba Valley Community College, as well as a member of the National Association of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship (NACCE).

Jeff Neuville is the Director of the Small Business Center at Catawba Valley Community College, as well as involved in Business Assist NC.

This episode is sponsored by the Greater Hickory Kia Classic at Rock Barn Golf & Spa in Conover, NC. For tickets and additional information go to www.greaterhickorykiaclassic.com