Ask Alan! The Podcast

It's time to check the weather as Meteorologist Alan Crone joins the show! Both Alan Crones have known each other for a long time due to their internet presences, but now they have a chance to meet! They talk the future of local news, how hard it is to predict the weather, and bust a popular Memphis weather myth. For video options, click the link below. https://youtu.be/LRTr841aYtw For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Channel 6 Tulsa: https://www.newson6.com/

We're back with a new season as Angela Trillo of the Mid-South Latino Chamber of Commerce joins the show! Angela talks about all of the possibilities that the chamber provides to Hispanic members of our community. For video options, click the link below: https://youtu.be/17fasAiXdOY For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/

It's time to tighten up you're business! Scott Beebe of Business On Purpose is here to talk about how to strengthen your business from within. He focuses on processes, mission, and so much more that are vital to an entrepreneur. For video purposes, click the link below: https://youtu.be/Y9cP_8_AyJo For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/

We are here talking about improving the youth of Memphis! Tiffani Morrow Smith is the Executive Director of REACH Memphis that helps the youth of Memphis discover that there's more than where they grew up. For video options, click the link below. https://youtu.be/Q7_YC3vALaE For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ REACH Memphis: https://www.reachmemphis.org/

Managing Partner at Epic Pivot Michael Graber joins the show this week to talk about how business is evolving. Michael and Alan have known each other for over 15 years, and they break down how important good business and mission is instead of just being focused on making money for themselves. For video options, click the link below: https://youtu.be/JFg95oMAXIk For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Epic Pivot: https://epicpivot.com/

It's the giving season, and Catholic Charities of West Tennessee needs your help! Their Interim Executive Director Kiki Hall joins our show to talk all things Catholic Charities and how important the holiday season is to them. Please give this a listen and consider donating today! For video options, click the link below. https://youtu.be/XTKE6ILjbtc For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Catholic Charities of West Tennessee: https://ccwtn.org/

Memphis Grizzlies Reporter for The Daily Memphian Drew Hill joins the show to talk all things Grizzlies! He talks about the new in-season tournament, the Grizzlies early struggles, and how he learned to fall in love with Memphis. For video options, click the link below. https://youtu.be/mGrlCf_uGyE For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/

Driven By Sam Coates host, Sam Coates, joins the show today to talk about telling your story as an entrepreneur. Sam helps entrepreneurs tell their stories so generations of people can learn about their legacy and achievements. For video options, click the link below. https://youtu.be/Zl_BO51HpuU For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/

It's basketball season! Memphis Tigers Basketball Beat Reporter at The Commercial Appeal Jason Munz talks Tigers basketball! Jason and Alan talk about the new roster, Penny's adjustment from youth to experience, and NIL's effect on college sports. For video options, click the link below! https://youtu.be/EJY5o4CnStg For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Commercial Appeal: https://www.commercialappeal.com/

We have America's First Female Speedpainter Jessica Haas! Winner of The Gong Show, Jessica calls Memphis home as she builds her incredible talent and business. She breaks down her win on The Gong Show, talks about performing in front of thousands of people, and what drew her to speedpainting. For video options, click one of the link below! https://youtu.be/soO07zQOSrc For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Jessica Haas: https://www.jessicakhaas.com/

JJ Greer is in charge of setting up large scale sports events all over the city. He details how profitable the new Memphis Sports and Events Center has been, what youth baseball can look like going forward in Memphis, and so much more. For video options, click the link below! https://youtu.be/9eRfR5YWQCE For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Memphis Tourism: https://www.memphistravel.com/

What makes good business? Manager of Business Development of CBIZ Williams Brack and Founder & CEO of The Crone Law Firm Alan Crone discuss just that. They focus on smart business practices from finances, culture, and hiring. For video options, click of the link below! https://youtu.be/zMNuMvrlG0E For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/

Executive Director to Welcome to Memphis Marcus Cox talks about how important bringing people into our city is. He talks about how his time in the restaurant industry helps his current position, and shows his passion for his city. For video options, click the link below! https://youtu.be/ZntdOdi2aYI For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Welcome to Memphis: https://www.welcometomemphis.org/

Georgia Trial Attorneys at Kirchen & Grant Co-Founding Partner James Grant joins the show to talk about their unique and niche business format. Georgia Trial Attorneys help personal injury law firms litigate their cases. But they don't market for any cases themselves. How? James explains here. For video options, click the link below! https://youtu.be/HpfcKoiX3LE For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Georgia Trial Attorneys: https://www.gtakg.com/

Tennessee State Representative Mark White joins the show this week! As Chairman of the Education Committee, Alan and Mark talk education laws, and how stronger education can help improve the crime problem in our city.

President and CEO of the Memphis River Parks Partnership Carol Coletta flips the script by interviewing Alan. Fresh off of the reopening of Tom Lee Park, Carol is already looking toward what's next. She wants to know what Alan thinks of Mud Island, and how we can have a sustainable property that Memphians can enjoy. For video options, click the link below! https://youtu.be/mRoW9iXQpXo For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/

Director of External Affairs for Memphis River Parks Partnership George Abbott joins the show to talk about all things parks in Memphis! George discusses the improvements being made to Tom Lee Park, while also detailing all of the fun events happening in parks all over downtown Memphis! For video options, click the link below! https://youtu.be/mRoW9iXQpXo For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/

The Crone Law Firm has opened an office in Chicago! We are so excited to be able to help people get some justice in Chicago and Illinois. Attorney Denise Coleman is going to be of-counsel with our firm, and we are so excited to partner with her going forward. Get to know Denise by listening to this episode! For video options, click the link below! https://youtu.be/Sb1Pxmo34IQ For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Denise's Practice: https://www.wwclc333.com/about-us

CEO of Search Marketing Pros Ross Hornish breaks down how important digital marketing is in the business climate. Ross breaks down how digital marketing can be great for brand growth and lead generation depending on your industry. For aspiring entrepreneurs, this is your podcast to pay close attention! For video options, click the link below. https://youtu.be/otLOA30fYgo For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Search Marketing Pros: https://www.searchmarketingpros.io/

Jessica Lotz joins the show this week to talk about how Innovate Memphis is trying the help Memphians live in a better community! Jessica tells us the best kept secret in Memphis, while also teasing Innovate Memphis's next big project!

Director of Transportation and Mobility of Commute Options joins the show to talk about how to improve Memphis public transportation. As someone that loves to bike to work most mornings, Jackson breaks down Memphis's problems of access to transportation and how we can fix it. For video options, click the link below. https://youtu.be/Gy3RLZ3lXi8 For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Commute Options: https://www.commuteoptionsmemphis.com/

The VP of Business Development at WellMind Behavioral Health & Wellness Alex Brasher joins the show to talk about the newest flexibility in mental health. WellMind helps take mental health to you instead of having to always go to their office. Alex breaks down why their strategy can help more people, while discussing how proud she is to help the Memphis community. For video options, click here: https://youtu.be/psZbDmYV0fE For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ WellMind Behavioral Health & Wellness: https://www.1wellmind.com/

Dr. Sharpe joins the show today to talk about her journey in her faith. She talks about the differences in working at Hutchinson and being a minister for a church. She also discusses the impact that her mother had in her life and faith. For video options, click the link below! https://youtu.be/1YhCfcxGM8g For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Wesleyan Hills United Methodist Church: https://www.wesleyanhillsumc.org/

CEO of the Memphis Medical Society Clint Cummins joins the show to talk about how his career has focused around helping people. Clint focuses on helping people find medical care that can't afford it themselves. For video options, click the link below! https://youtu.be/A79ONJZ8F78 For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Memphis Medical Society: https://www.mdmemphis.org/

VP of LPI Memphis Ciara Neill gives an update on some of your favorite places in Memphis! LPI has developed some of Memphis' most popular places! From Overton Square to Broad Avenue, Ciara keeps you updated on all of the fun events happening at LPI properties! For video options, click one of link below! https://youtu.be/T1wvDi8oPlQ For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ LPI Memphis: http://lpimemphis.com/

Time to make some money! Founder & Chief Cultivating Officer of Fresh Revenues Don Farrell joins the show to teach CEOs and entrepreneurs how to be better business people. He breaks down the importance of culture, training, and the most important way businesses can connect with their customers. For video options, click the link below! https://youtu.be/xLuH9zw1DRk For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Fresh Revenues: https://www.freshrevenues.com/

Founder & Head Trailblazer at Campfire Collective Shannon Briggs joins the show! Shannon left her marketing job at Huey's to start her own marketing company! Listen on how Campfire Collective's mission is helping to benefit Memphis and other businesses. For video options, click the link below! https://youtu.be/9hrD0JCKEvA For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Campfire Collective: https://www.buildacampfire.com/

Memphis Restaurant Association named Ryan Trimm the 2023 Memphis Restaurateur of The Year! We are so excited to interview the owner of Sunrise Memphis, 117 Prime and Belle Tavern. He talks about his start, what got him back to Memphis, and why he loves stepping into the kitchen. For video options, click the link below! https://youtu.be/5cynDNoxMK0 For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/

Ready for some food recommendations? Editor in Chief of Edible Memphis, Stacey Greenberg, joins the show! Stacey discusses new restaurants in Memphis, the growth of some older ones, and new food trends. For video options, click the link below! https://youtu.be/8MHbjOWVGAA For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Edible Memphis: https://www.ediblememphis.com/

After being born in Kenya, Raj's family moved to America to chase the American Dream. He's been able to accomplish just that in Memphis, TN. Find out how he used his entrepreneurial spirit to create his own business, move to his favorite city, and meet the love of his life. For video options, click the link below. https://youtu.be/SPAhbiDN-t0 For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ DirectFX: https://directfxsolutions.com/

Michael Zellner is a great entrepreneur in the city of Memphis. After his mattress store, Sleepy ZZZ's, couldn't survive in the market collapse of 2008, he has pivoted into a fantastic podcast host. Being an entrepreneur is a constant story of success to failure to success, and Michael is a great story of the entrepreneur's journey. For video options, click the link below. https://youtu.be/j_7VtgPupX8 THINK BIG PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-big-with-michael-zellner/id1629347550 For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/

Has someone you know ever needed redemption? The hosts of show "Flip My Life" help get people their redemption while also finding it themselves. Former Channel 3 anchor Marybeth Conley and her husband Rick Woodall detail their new project right here! For video options, click the link below. https://youtu.be/swBD-6-dm3k For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/

A national and Memphis celebrity, Gina Neely, joins the show! After her great success with Down Home with the Neelys, Gina has returned to Memphis to be the host of Bluff City Life on Action News 5! Alan catches up with her on her fame, and also what she's doing now that she's back home! For video options, click one of the links below. https://youtu.be/nJCDpPmhGdk For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Bluff City Life: https://www.actionnews5.com/programming/bluff-city-life/

After growing up in Los Angeles, Chip Washington has been able to make a career as a weather personality, reporter, and everything behind the camera. Now, he hosts two radio talk shows covering Memphis and national news. For video options, click the link below. https://youtu.be/HM7oqd9lzNY For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Real Talk Memphis: https://wyxr.org/real-talk-memphis/

Time to close on a house! Attorneys Greg Ziskind and Marc Diaz of CloseTrak talk about how their company is using technology to make it easier to close on a house! They also discuss different scams to watch out for, and so much more information on the real estate industry! For video options, click the link below! https://youtu.be/n5xkLLHgSVA For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ CloseTrak: https://www.closetrak.com/

Attorney Tamara Walker joins us from Chicago! A White Station High School graduate, Tamara has worked for Johnnie Cochran while also becoming a prominent trial attorney. She most recenlty appeared on Court TV as she was representing Jussie Smollett. For video options, click the link below! https://youtu.be/2ekGS4FH-GE For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Walker & Associates: https://defendchicago.com/

Bishop Emeritus Terry Steib joins the show this week to talk about how he landed as bishop of the Catholic Diocese of West Tennessee. He talks about meeting Saint John Paul II and becoming one of the first Catholic African American bishops. For video options, click the link below. https://youtu.be/4uDwo852omo For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/

After featuring LITE Memphis last week, we wanted to feature the company that gave them a hug grant to help their students reach new heights. Cummins Inc gave them that grant through their program Cummins Care, and we talk to their City Leader, Shawna Herring, about why they chose life Memphis. Shawna also talks about all the other organizations they are helping through their Cummins Care program. For video options, click the link below. https://youtu.be/3ubJz_Juqeg For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/

LITE Memphis has a new Executive Director! Larissa Gregory joins LITE Memphis and tells us all of the amazing entrepreneurial work that her students are doing! For video options, click the link below. https://youtu.be/fzK0inBaSwE For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ LITE Memphis: https://litememphis.org/home

We're back with new episodes! Welcome to season 4 of Ask Alan! The Podcast! We are excited to be back. We start the newest season with Frank O'Brien, owner of O'Brien Industrial Holdings. Frank is based out of St. Louis and talks about his full professional journey with tons of professional growth along the way. For video options, click the link below. https://youtu.be/t3nR4MHJF8M For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ For more on Frank's company: https://christyco.com/leadership/

If you know any veterans, this is the episode for you. Shelby County Veterans Court Director, Jerry Easter joins the show to talk about how their program helps veterans. Whether it's addiction, PTSD, or criminal matters, Jerry talks about how they can help. For video options, click the link below. https://youtu.be/BNBSX4Y8QUY For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Click here to learn more about the foundation at the court: https://www.thescvcf.org/

Need some new shoes? SoGiv Founder Edward Bogard joins the show to talk about how buying his SoGiv's shoes help fight world hunger. Growing up in Memphis, he wants to be able to give back to the community that helped raise him. This is a great idea from an awesome local entrepreneur! For video options, click the link below. https://youtu.be/VPQ7AJ5n2RY For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ SoGiv: http://www.sogiv.org/

Traveling soon? We have Mike Keeney on the show today to discuss all the transformations that's happening in the Memphis Airport! He talks about the new renovations, new direct flights coming to Memphis, and why the airport is so crucial to bringing more companies to Memphis! https://youtu.be/Hpn3LTF53XM For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/

Time to invest in Memphis as Mark Halperin from Boyle Investments joins the show! Mark talks about all the reasons Memphis is growing, the state of the office after COVID, and so much more! For audio options, click the link below. https://youtu.be/w7WrCJhbMV0 For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Boyle Investments: https://boyle.com/

We're Back! After a few weeks break, we are joined by President/CEO at Downtown Memphis Commission, Paul Young. Paul talks about different downtown projects from 100 North Main to the river front. An awesome listen from an awesome Memphian. For video options, click the link below. https://youtu.be/pYrOkK1HEUs For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Memphis Downtown Commission: https://downtownmemphis.com/

Breaking News! Memphis broadcast legend Joe Birch of WMC-TV Action News 5 joins the show! Joe talks about how he got started in Memphis, a story he never tells on the air, and all of the different mayors he's had while living in Memphis. For video options, click the link below. https://youtu.be/xkBZrZMBucg For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Action News 5: https://www.actionnews5.com/

Memphis becoming Nashville? That's the goal of our next guest as Ted Townsend of the Greater Memphis Chamber joins the show. Ted talks about how important the Ford site is going to be for the city, working with Former UofM President David Rudd, and what could be next for Memphis! For video options, click the link below. https://youtu.be/RRhv8aya6YM For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Greater Memphis Chamber: https://memphischamber.com/

Need to get back to work? Denise is the woman that can help! Denise owns Worksite Consultants that can test employees to make sure they are physically capable of handling their job. One of the most fun people you'll ever meet, Denise was a great interview in this shorter episode! For video options, click the link below. https://youtu.be/n02CksS7_yw For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/

It's Opening Weekend! We have President/General Manager of the Memphis Redbirds, Craig Unger, to talk about what fans can expect for the upcoming season! As President/Owner of 901 FC, Craig also explains the difference in running a professional soccer team, and what the idea of relegation in American sports could bring. For video options, click the links below. https://youtu.be/YTC0gVlm1iU For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Memphis Redbirds: https://www.milb.com/memphis 901 FC: https://www.memphis901fc.com/

What differentiates a smart phone from a regular phone? How does artificial intelligence work? University of Memphis Professor Dr. Anthony Olney breaks all of that down on this week's episode! Anyone interested in how technology is developing needs to make sure to listen to this episode! https://youtu.be/cgmwAGT2HUk For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ University of Memphis: https://www.memphis.edu/

Showtime! Executive Producer of Theatre Memphis joins today's show! Debbie talks to us about why community theater is so important, how to participate, and what drives her to the stage. For video options, click the link below. https://youtu.be/Eu_6Ys_5hRc For more Ask Alan! The Podcast, click right here! https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/ Theatre Memphis: https://theatrememphis.org/