{"id":66192,"date":"2026-03-28T08:51:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T03:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/2026\/03\/28\/around-the-upstate-podcast-highlights-faith-driven-businesses-in-south-carolina\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T19:09:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:39:52","slug":"around-the-upstate-podcast-highlights-faith-driven-businesses-in-south-carolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/2026\/03\/28\/around-the-upstate-podcast-highlights-faith-driven-businesses-in-south-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Around the Upstate&#8221; Podcast Highlights Faith-Driven Businesses in South Carolina"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/api.newsfilecorp.com\/newsinfo\/287949\/511\" width=\"2\" height=\"2\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Spartanburg, South Carolina&#8211;(Newsfile Corp. &#8211; March 27, 2026) &#8211; <i>Around the Upstate<\/i>, a podcast hosted by Steve Davis, continues to spotlight the stories of Christian-owned businesses across Upstate South Carolina, offering insights into how local entrepreneurs grow, adapt, and serve their communities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.newsfilecorp.com\/files\/10373\/287949_dec78a6824a17906_001full.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.newsfilecorp.com\/files\/10373\/287949_dec78a6824a17906_001full.jpg\" alt=\"Cannot view this image? Visit: https:\/\/images.newsfilecorp.com\/files\/10373\/287949_dec78a6824a17906_001full.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><i>&#8220;Around the Upstate&#8221; Podcast Highlights Faith-Driven Businesses in South Carolina<\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/images.newsfilecorp.com\/files\/10373\/287949_dec78a6824a17906_001full.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/images.newsfilecorp.com\/files\/10373\/287949_dec78a6824a17906_001full.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Each episode explores the challenges, opportunities, and strategies shaping small businesses today, including how owners navigate technology, artificial intelligence, and digital visibility while staying grounded in faith-based values. Through in-depth interviews and local storytelling, the podcast provides perspectives relevant to entrepreneurs and business leaders.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8220;Our podcast is about sharing real stories of businesses that are using faith-driven values to grow,&#8221; says Steve Davis. &#8220;We highlight the strategies that have helped these businesses connect with their communities and adapt in a changing digital landscape.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What Sets Around the Upstate Podcast Apart<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Local Business Spotlight<br \/>\nEach episode features a Christian-owned business from Upstate South Carolina, sharing experiences related to growth, challenges, and innovation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Faith-Driven Perspective<br \/>\nThe podcast explores how businesses integrate faith-based values with modern tools, including digital marketing, technology, and AI.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Marketing Insights<br \/>\nHosted by Steve Davis, founder and CEO of PATMOS Marketing, the show draws on decades of experience in technology and marketing to provide practical insights for small businesses.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Authentic Storytelling<br \/>\nLong-form conversations with local business leaders offer relatable perspectives for listeners interested in entrepreneurship and community impact.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><i>Around the Upstate<\/i> continues to build an audience interested in business, marketing, and faith-centered entrepreneurship, particularly within the Upstate South Carolina region.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Availability<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><i>Around the Upstate Podcast<\/i> is available on:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Apple Podcasts<\/li>\n<li>Spotify<\/li>\n<li>Other major streaming platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For updates, guest inquiries, or to listen to episodes, visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/api.newsfilecorp.com\/redirect\/4Y3PXUQ3a8\">www.aroundtheupstate.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">About Steve Davis<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Steve Davis is the founder and CEO of PATMOS Marketing, a digital media company focused on helping small businesses grow through practical marketing strategies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With more than 30 years of experience working on technology and marketing initiatives, Davis returned to South Carolina to support local businesses with accessible, results-driven solutions. His work has contributed to projects featured in various media outlets highlighting innovation and business impact.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p>Media Contact<\/p>\n<p>Steve Davis<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:contact@aroundtheupstate.com\">contact@aroundtheupstate.com<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/api.newsfilecorp.com\/redirect\/jNeJqFODax\">www.aroundtheupstate.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To view the source version of this press release, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/api.newsfilecorp.com\/redirect\/vE23ySoAa7\">https:\/\/www.newsfilecorp.com\/release\/287949<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spartanburg, South Carolina&#8211;(Newsfile Corp. &#8211; March 27, 2026) &#8211; Around the Upstate, a podcast hosted by Steve Davis, continues to spotlight the stories of Christian-owned businesses across Upstate South Carolina, offering insights into how local entrepreneurs grow, adapt, and serve their communities. &#8220;Around the Upstate&#8221; 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