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episode 1: The Crazy Journey From Business Startup To Reality TV With Mike Whiteside And Robert Kulp
Their business startup turned trash into treasure, by “up-cycling”
architectural salvage. They were saving America’s past for America’s future.
And as their business grew it also turned into a hit reality show on the DIY
Network called "Salvage Dawgs." Join host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she
welcomes Black Dog Salvage founders Mike Whiteside and Robert Kulp to talk
about how they built their incredible business.
WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER ABOUT THE JOURNEY OF A SUCCESSFUL STARTUP:● The twist of fate that led to the startup of Black Dog Salvage.
● Their bootstrap story of their startup success.
● The success habits each co-founder brings to the business.
● The biggest challenges faced during their startup years.
● The single biggest continuing business challenge.
● How the power of TV expands the reach of their brand platform.
● How the presence of TV cameras changes the way they work.
● How their business values and leadership put reality back into "reality" TV.
● What they'd change about their startup years if they could do it over.
● Their favorite salvage projects.
● And much MORE.
GUESTS:Mike Whiteside (left) and Robert Kulp (right), the co-owners of
Black Dog Salvage, located in Roanoke, VA
Mike Whiteside and Robert Kulp are the co-owners and founders of Black Dog Salvage located in
beautiful rolling hills of Roanoke, Virginia. You might have seen them on
popular reality TV show "Salvage
Dawgs" on the DIY Network.
It’s a fun show. You get to follow them on their adventures and
watch them reclaim cool architectural elements from buildings headed for the
wrecking ball. They help keep those special pieces out of a landfill and
prepare them for a second act. You also get to watch how some of these
reclaimed materials get transformed into one-of-a-kind furniture that can add a
lot of personality and charm to any room in your home and be great conversation
starters.
Mike Whiteside has an eclectic background. He’s a former Navy parachute rigger
and traveled the world serving our country. His love of travel and the sea also
led him to a 15- year career as a professional sailor and yacht captain. Other
unique jobs include ski lift operator and chair seat weaver. Interestingly,
that creativity is now channeled into tackling design challenges and helping
customers create unique treasures from the company’s salvage items. And his
master rigging skills from the Navy come in handy too, often providing a safety
net during salvage operations, where no task is impossible and he’s been known
to say “go big, go hard, go fast, or go home.” But, Mike does know his limits.
Robert Kulp also has a
fascinating background and a Navy connection. Robert is a former Naval Officer
with a degree in Building Construction from Virginia Tech. He has a real
passion for architectural details and a terrific understanding of the value of
those reclaimed building parts. He’s all about “attention to details.” Robert
is also a Class A General Contractor, and that lets him offer solid advice and
services for period restorations, whether it’s “new” house with a vintage vibe
or blending a new addition into an existing home to make it look and feel like
it’s always been there.
Contact Mike and Robert and connect with them on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and Instagram.