Brad Walker sold the software company he and his wife built—then moved to Wake Forest, NC and doubled down on helping entrepreneurs. In this episode, Brad shares how he started Launch Wake Forest and Launch Rolesville through the Rotary Club, why he earned his real estate license to buy and sell commercial properties, and how teaching the Launch Wake Forest course led him to his next challenge: studying for a contractor’s license to step into commercial development.

We dig into the mindset shift from founder to community builder, the nuts and bolts of launching local programs, and Brad’s vision for creating spaces where small businesses can thrive.