Episode 3

Navigating Economic Ups and Downs with David Korany

Keith Stanley sits down with David Korany, a dedicated pharmacist and business owner of David's Pharmacy in Charlotte's University area. David shares his journey from studying pharmacy in Egypt to running his own independent pharmacy amid big chain competitors. He opens up about the unique challenges and rewards of being a small business owner, especially during the unpredictable times of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tune in to hear how David's commitment to personalized service has fostered strong relationships with customers and allowed his business to thrive. Don't miss this insightful conversation about entrepreneurship, community growth, and the vibrant spirit of University City!

Episode Highlights

01:41 - I was looking to go into engineering school, but then I changed career the last moment because of the idea of wanting your own business and opening your own pharmacy.

02:20 - It is still challenging just to keep up with them, but then by doing different things and what the customer is looking for, so that give me the niche in the business.

05:34 - Make sure you do a good job with the customers and have everything stocked, meet their needs, and that's the best way to do it.

06:25 - I know a lot of people are moving here from big cities like New York, from California, and from Florida and we're growing so fast, so small businesses would do well with the big diverse community that we have.

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