In this episode of On The Cusp, hosts Matt and Dave sit down with Odai Alkhatib, owner of Crazy Hot Deals in Shreveport, LA. Odai shares how his business turns mystery pallets from major retailers into profitable deals for local shoppers. He explains how he purchases truckloads of returned or overstocked items from large wholesalers, then sells them in-store using a dynamic pricing model where prices drop each day until the items sell. The conversation dives into how Odai refined this model to balance fast turnover with profitability, plus what really happens to products that big-name companies choose to liquidate instead of reselling. Tune in for an inside look into the fast-growing pallet flipping and liquidation industry that’s changing the retail game—and how innovation and strategy turn risk into reward.

Join hosts Matt and Dave on On The Cusp as they sit down with Dr. Mike McDaniel, LSUS Assistant Professor in Management and Entrepreneurship. Dr. McDaniel shares his journey to Shreveport and his passion for supporting business owners and future entrepreneurs. In this episode, he speaks about how entrepreneurs thrive on risk, the reach LSUS’ MBA program has world-wide, and the impact of student pitch competitions in preparing the next generation of business leaders. Dr. McDaniel also dives into his research showing how entrepreneurship drives positive change within communities. Tune in now to explore the role of entrepreneurship and the difference it can make.

Discover Dr. McDaniel’s work in the Journal of Business Venturing Insights(JBVI)- available also on Google Scholar by searching his name.

On The Cusp is back with Season 12! In this episode, hosts Matt and Dave sit down with DJ Thomas, President of Red Wolf Media and host of Frequency Interrupted. DJ shares his journey as a business owner in the East Bank District of Bossier City, reflecting on the incredible growth the area has seen since 2019. Together, they dive into the culture that’s been built in this thriving community, the positive momentum shaping the district, and DJ’s mission to spread that energy even further. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about business, community, and the power of culture in shaping the future of Bossier City.