Capitalist Sage

Local business chambers are important facets of any thriving community. On today's episode of The Capitalist Sage, Karl and Rico are joined by Steve Dorough, President and chief executive officer of First Community Development and founding member of the Southwest Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. Steve has years of experience working with nonprofit organizations to help them with developing their dreams and helping them transform their plans into reality. Together Karl Barham, Rico Figliolini, and Dorough discuss the value that local chambers bring to business owners and the entire community.

One aspect of real estate that is supercritical to business owners is leasing. Here to talk about the ins and outs of leasing is Mario Mireles, Principal of CLR Real Estate Management. Mario has years of experience working with landlords, tenants, negotiating, and creating leases that are win-wins for both sides. On this episode of the Capitalist Sage, Karl Barham, Rico Figliolini and Mario discuss tips for working with commercial leases, what to look out for in the fine print, and much more.

One aspect of real estate that is supercritical to business owners is leasing. Here to talk about the ins and outs of leasing is Mario Mireles, Principal of CLR Real Estate Management. Mario has years of experience working with landlords, tenants, negotiating, and creating leases that are win-wins for both sides. On this episode of the Capitalist Sage, Karl Barham, Rico Figliolini and Mario discuss tips for working with commercial leases, what to look out for in the fine print, and much more.

What does it take to be an entrepreneur? Tony Hill, Founder and Chairman of Preschool Solutions Inc. who, with his wife, have developed, own, and operate Goddard School Franchises in metro Atlanta talks about taking that huge leap into entrepreneurship and what it takes. Listen in as Hill and hosts Karl Barham and Rico Figliolini discuss getting into a business as well as the importance of wellness for you, your family, and your community. Hill shares interesting insights on planning before starting a business.

On this special episode of the Capitalist Sage, Karl and Rico are joined by Mark Collier, business consultant and faculty member with the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center. What is affectionately called the SBDC, is a great resource to the small business community. Listen in to this episode to learn more about the SBDC and just how this asset can help you build your business.

Sounds easy. Buy a franchise and you'll be trained and off you go. There's more to it than that. Cliff Bramble, founder of Hungry Hospitality, restauranteur, author of several books including, the Business Side of Restaurants, and found of Coursini - an online restaurant industry academy - shares his inside knowledge about what it takes to run a franchise.

On today's episode of The Capitalist Sage, Karl and Rico are joined by Georgia Commissioner of Labor, Mark Butler. The Department of Labor's mission is to work with both public and private partners in building the workforce system that contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity. Listen in to hear our hosts discuss what's happening in the labor market here in Georgia, some of the trends that we see going forward, and some of the resources that are available for small and large business owners in finding great talent to help their businesses and organizations prosper.

Firewood may not be the first thing you think of when talking about new and exciting business ventures. But Leroy Hite, founder, and CEO of Cutting Edge Firewood saw this industry as an interesting and challenging way to provide quality service and products to customers. Join Karl and Rico as they talk with Leroy about his experience growing and maintaining a high level of service quality in the business.of artisanal firewood.

Health Insurance, for small business owners as well as individuals, can be difficult to navigate. There are tons of options in the market and outside of it, so where do you start? Our guest on this episode of the Capitalist Sage, is Erica Dumpel, founder of CDA, Inc., an insurance solution provider that helps both individuals and small businesses. She's got over 40 years of experience in the healthcare insurance industry and she's here to share some tips and information on how to make better decisions and start asking the right questions of your insurance providers.

Partnership Gwinnett is the economic development initiative behind some of the most exciting business ventures that have started or relocated to Peachtree Corners. Brian Dorelus, project manager with Partnership Gwinnett, is our guest on today's episode of the Capitalist Sage. Join Karl, Rico, and Brian, as they discuss what exactly Partnership Gwinnett is and does for business in our community.

There's a lot more to the Brewery business than just making beer. Despite the challenges facing businesses today, Anderby Brewing and Kettlerock Brewery have found their path. Their owners, Preston Smelt and Stephen Peet (respectively) talk about the collaboration as well as the competition in this line of business. Plus, they take an in-depth look at shippers, licensing, the marketplace, solving supply chain issues, and more. Join your hosts Karl Barham and Rico Figliolini with their latest Capitalist Sage Podcast.

ASHRAE, and the engineers that make up its society, are responsible for setting the standard of building in the United States and many countries. Today's guest, Ginger Scoggins, is the current Treasurer and served as chair for the Building Headquarters Ad Hoc Committee at ASHRAE. In addition to her work there, she is also president and co-founder of Engineered Designs, Inc. In this episode, Karl and Rico talk with Ginger about the new ASHRAE Headquarters in Peachtree Corners and this society's amazing work.ASHRAE is a global professional society committed to serving humanity by advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and their allied fields.

How does an event company handle the challenge of a forced moment of pause? Lindsay Schwartz of M2EventsGroup and Tyler Scott of Music Matters Productions discuss with Karl Barham and Rico Figliolini the challenges they faced, investments made and the next level of growth during these times.

The Wesleyan Artist’s Market has been a celebration of local and national art and community creativity. With all of the changes of this past year, the volunteers and leaders of this event are innovating with how to continue to put on a great show in a virtual way. Join Karl Barham and Rico Figliolini on this very exciting episode of the Capitalist Sage as they sit down with the many wonderful organizers of this event.Resources:Website: https://artistmarket.wesleyanschool.org

Learning to run a virtual film festival with drive-in movies too, for the first time isn't easy? The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is back and better than ever! Karl Barham and Rico Figliolini are joined by Sari Earl, the vice president of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival board. For years the AJFF has been bringing great films to Metro Atlanta and on this episode listen in to explore how they're doing a film festival in a pandemic and socially distanced environment.Website: https://www.ajff.org New Website: https://ajffrecommends.org Social Media: @AJFFAtlanta Timestamp: [00:00:30] - Intro [00:03:17] - About Sari [00:07:10] - Changing Perceptions [00:13:20] - Going Virtual [00:18:09] - Ideas to Take into the Future [00:22:33] - How Films are Selected [00:24:35] - Cost of Films [00:26:53] - Getting Involved [00:27:58] - Film Recommendations [00:32:11] - Closing

On this episode of the Capitalist Sage, Karl and Rico are joined by Rudely Kelly and his son, Jayden. Rudley is a real estate investor, a realtor and an author who with the help of his son, wrote “Real Estate with my Daddy”, a children’s book that explains the ins and outs of real estate to kids. Listen in on the inspiration behind this book and hear Rudley’s expert insight into the real estate industry.

On this episode of the Capitalist Sage, Karl and Rico are joined by Brian Sulka from Provisus Partners. He’s here to share some knowledge about EOS and help you figure out the role you need to play in your business journey. Listen in to hear tips and tricks that you and your organization need to continue to grow and thrive.

How did Brightree respond successfully to the pandemic, how did they meet urgent customer needs and what initiatives did they put in place to support employees during this time? Brightree's Liz Brown joins hosts Karl Barham and Rico Figliolini to discuss this and more. Recorded socially safe in the City of Peachtree Corners, GeorgiaResources: Website: https://www.brightree.comTimestamp: [00:00:30] - Intro [00:02:27] - About Liz and Brightree [00:03:38] - Initial Response to COVID [00:05:54] - Employees Working from Home [00:08:22] - Productivity of Employees [00:10:24] - Adjustments on the Customer Side [00:14:49] - Working Through the Summer [00:18:02] - A New Hiring Process [00:20:35] - Helping Customers [00:23:15] - Leaders in Brightree [00:25:27] - Going Back to the Building [00:28:02] - Long Term Changes [00:30:11] - Closing

What to consider when starting a business. How to choose the business for you. How to consider when planning your first three years of business. In this episode of the Capitalist Sage Podcast, Karl and Rico talk with Barry Adams, founder, and owner of Peachtree Awnings and Tennessee Awnings about his experience in the business world. Barry shares some insightful tips and tricks to help any small or large business owner through their journey through entrepreneurship.

Andrew R. Cagnetta Jr., CEO of Transworld Business Advisors shares his insights on how to increase the value of your business, fatal mistakes sellers make, expansion through acquisition and franchising - and why it's important to do charity work. Cagnetta joins Karl Barham and Rico Figliolini on the Capitalist Sage podcast. Recorded socially safe from City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia

The pandemic has changed customers and their buying habits. That's without question. So how do you talk to your them now and in the next normal time? Open Window Marketing founder Lisa McGuire joins Karl Barham and Rico Figliolini to discuss brand positioning and more.

How did one pharmacy owner navigate COVID-19 and still provide access to medicine for their clients? Dr. April Hang, owner of Peachtree Pharmacy joins Karl Barham and Rico Figliolini on the Capitalist Sage.

On today’s episode of the Capitalist Sage, Karl Barham and Rico Figliolini are joined by Cliff Bramble, founder and owner of Hungry Hospitality. His extensive knowledge of both the hospitality industry and business, in general, has given him an edge during these interesting times.

Learn how one company chose to adapt and pivot their business and stay relevant, during COVD-19. In this episode of the Capitalist Sage, Karl Barham and Rico Figliolini are joined by Aysha Cooper, the owner of McKinley Caregiver Resource Center in Snellville, Georgia. In the world of Senior Healthcare, professionals are looking for answers on how to pivot in business. Aysha has found some great solutions to the problems of today.

Today on the Capitalist Sage, Karl Barham and Rico Figliolini are joined by Dr. Aristo Shyn, the owner of Link Dental Care in Peachtree Corners. Dr. Shyn has been working hard to make sure that his clients and patients, as well as his staff, remain safe during this COVID time. Listen in to hear how he has re-imagined what his dental practice does.

Calvin Murray talks about positioning his business to work in a COVID-19 environment, and how technology and rethinking his approach helped his company Egoscue of Atlanta continue on their mission to eliminate chronic pain and assist those that come to them to enjoy active living. With your hosts, Karl Barham and Rico Figlioliini recorded socially safe in Peachtree Corners.

On this brand new episode of the Capitalist Sage, Karl Barham and Rico Figliolini sit down with Lori Denton, owner of Lift Yoga and Body to talk about what business looks like in this new world. Lori has been able to figure out ways to work through the current COVID climate, listen in to find out how.

How to financially survive COVID-19 with relief loans, taking advantage of new legislation, forecasting and budgeting in the new economy. With our guest Steven Gu, with your hosts Karl Barham and Rico Figliolini.

An age-old tradition of bartering between businesses is still alive and well thanks to the Southern Barter Club and founder Laurie Sossa, our guest on today’s episode of the Capitalist Sage. Learn how your business can barter and the benefits of working with SBC. Join Rico Figliolini and Karl Barham as they chat with Laurie about how SBC works, the benefits of barter, and exactly how to make bartering a part of your business.

Frank “Tradd” Cannon, joins us to discuss what businesses can do to improve their situation right now when they reopen, and long term, from a real estate perspective. With your hosts Karl Barham and Rico Figliolini. Recorded socially safe in Peachtree Corners.

The hardest part may be imagining the world without you in it or without a healthy and capable you in it. There’s never a better time to start thinking about estate planning than right now. No matter who you are as a business owner or individual, planning for the future is an important step. In this episode, Rico Figliolini and Karl Barham are joined by Estate Planning Attorney Jim Miskell. Listen as they discuss all the details you need to know to start planning now.

As we all get accustomed to online meetings and live-streamed classes, how do we find thesame kind of IT solutions as we were used to in our business life? David Huseonica, the COO ofRojoli Services is here with all of the answers we need to fix our home office workflow. Join Karl Barham, Rico Figliolini, and David in this episode of the Capitalist Sage as they discuss the IT solutions that will help you today.

Every business is looking for answers on how to survive the changes in the world right now.Luckily Lisa Proctor, CEO of Sanford Rose Associates Lake Lanier and founding member of thePCBA, has some ideas and tips for businesses. On this episode of the Capitalist Sage, Karl Barham and Rico Figliolini video chat with Lisa to talk about all the ins-and-outs of handling business during this ever-changing time. Recorded socially safe in Peachtree Corners, GA

Summary: On this special episode of the Capitalist Sage, Karl Barham and Rico Figliolini sit down with Democrat Carolyn Bourdeaux, who is running for Congress in Georgia’s 7th District. Join them as Carolyn shares her views on healthcare, education, immigration and much more. Resources: Website: https://www.carolyn4congress.com

Summary: Today on the Capitalist Sage Podcast, Rico and Karl sit down with Actor, CEO, and entrepreneur Chris DeBlasio. CEO of Agency Eight:Fifty and experienced producer and actor, Chris shares his expertise in the areas of Digital Marketing, Product Placement, and more. Resources: Social Media: @ChrisDeBlasio Website: Agency850.com

Are you missing something in your business marketing plan? Trent Phillips, CEO and founder of Bizography is here with great tips and advice for your digital marketing plan. Join Karl Barham, Rico Figliolini, and Trent as they discuss the best tactics for your business.Resources:Website: bizography.com

Business banking and funding your business can be intimidating. Luckily we have the help of business banking expert Anita Davis - Chief Funding Matchmaker, sharing her sage advise on how to access capital and fund your business growth through SBA and alternative loans. Join Karl Barham and Rico Figliolini on the latest episode.Recorded at Atlanta Tech Park in City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Resources: Phone: (770) 365-0858 Website: Praxstra.com Linkedin: Anita Davis

You may not think much of eating your fruits and vegetables, but Matt Scott, CEO of Press, Blend, Squeeze and our guest on this episode of the Capitalist Sage has something to say about eating healthy. After prolonging his father’s life through diet and nutrition, he went on to open up his health food business to keep his community healthy too. Join Karl, Rico, and Mattas they discuss just exactly how he has worked his way into the health food business.

2019 is over and 2020 is coming fast! Join Rico Figliolini and Karl Barham as they sum up all of the greatest hits from this last year of the Capitalist Sage Podcast. Gather all of the tools you need to make 2020 the best year in business.

In this episode of the Capitalist Sage podcast, Brennen Dicker, board member of the coming Atlanta Jewish Film Festival shares with hosts Karl Barham and Rico Figliolini all the ins and outs of how this fantastic film fest got started and details about the exciting events to come in 2020.

On this episode of the Capitalist Sage, Karl and Rico sit down with the chair of the Southwest Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and Gwinnett Market President for Tandem Bank, Weare Gratwick. Weare shares everything that the Chamber of Commerce does for the community in Peachtree Corners and its surrounding areas. He also share inspiring business insight for how to get involved in the community.Resources:http://southwestgwinnettchamber.org/https://www.tandem.bank/“So between the different organizations, community organizations in particular, if you go back to when Peachtree corners became a city, and we do have all this local involvement. Whether it's communications or, volunteer opportunities or career exposure for kids, bringing business owners together. We've just seen that over the past five years, really expand, and I, I love it. I think you, by those connections you never know what you're going to accomplish.”-- Weare GratwickFor more podcasts visit https://livinginpeachtreecorners.com/

When it comes to the entertainment industry, there’s still a lot of trade secrets. Beth B. Moore ishere to explain some of the trickiest and most useful laws within the entertainment industry. Inthis episode of the Capitalist Sage, we join Rico, Karl, and Beth as they discuss entertainment law, emerging trends, the film and music industry, Georgia legislation and more.

Have you ever had a business idea, wondered what tools you needed, or wanted to know how to just start? Join Rico and Karl as they interview Erin Igleheart, program manager with the Start Me accelerator program. Erin has experience and answers to all of the questions you may have about starting a business. Resources: https://www.startmeatl.org/Social Media: StartMe

Working and owning a Beauty Industry Business has its challenges and its own ups and downs.Geoffrey Frost, our guest on today’s episode of the Capitalist Sage, has gained wisdom throughhis experience in this trade. Join Karl and Rico as they chat with Geoffrey about what it takes tohave a good team, manage your business, and ultimately keep your clients happy.'Resources:Frost Salon(770) 680-4549FrostSalon@gmail.comSocial Media: Frost.Salon

Summary: Today’s kids are learning advanced technology thanks to Mantis EDU and our special guest, Laron Walker. Join Karl and Rico as we learn how our children will fill the tech jobs of the future. Laron talks about the real-life implications of learning tech-skills young and how hands-on learning is the way to a brighter future. Resources: Mantis EDU Website: www.MantisEDU.co Twitter / Linkedin: LaronAWalker Sciberus Website: www.sciberus.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sciberus/ Phone: +1-404-478-2050

Have you ever wondered who’s in charge of designing and setting up those amazing holiday light displays? Well, this week, Karl and Rico sit down with Bill Frey - entrepreneur and owner of Illuminating Design, a local business event, holiday and specialty lighting company. Bill talks about his path into creating a business and how he found a niche in the holiday lighting market during the 2008 economic recession. Additionally, he shares about his struggles and solutions to working in a seasonal industry

In this episode of Capitalist Sage, Karl and Rico sit down with Betsy Corley Pickren, an executive leadership coach. They talk about the importance of investing in leadership, no matter the size or shape of the business, and how to develop structures that promote leadership development in all employees in the business. Betsy shares that developing leadership skills can come in many different forms, whether through one on one coaching, meeting with a group of like-minded entrepreneurs, or finding someone to hold you accountable.

On this episode, Karl and Rico sit down with Lisa Proctor and Brad Kluesner, leaders within the Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA). We discuss the benefits of joining the PCBA, how it can turn the city into a home and community, and how businesses can get involved and give back to their communities.Recorded at Atlanta Tech Park in City of Peachtree Corners, GeorgiaResourcesPeachtree Corners Business Association: https://www.peachtreecornersba.com/

Wendy Kinney, Power Generator, giving her sage advice on networking with your hosts Karl Barham and Rico Figliolini. Recorded at Atlanta Tech Park in City of Peachtree Corners, GeorgiaThree important points covered during the show:• What's the most important thing to get referrals?• How can people create credibility?• Give me a tool to help me be specific.

Lentz Pean of Food Trucks Unlimited and Grubbin' Out ATL joined co-hosts Karl Barham and Rico Figliolini to give his sage advice on mobile food events and the food truck industry.Lentz Pean is from Boston, Mass and is no stranger to business. In fact, he started running his family corner store at the age of ten. He went from Computer science major to school teacher, to police officer, then an entrepreneur. Currently, he owns Food Trucks Unlimited, a food truck fabrication company, Grubbin' Out, a local metro Atlanta Food Truck and is the Founder and a partner of My Kitchen, a local catering company.GRUBBIN’ OUTFrom food truck burgers on the go to corporate events and on-location catering, we’ve got all the ingredients to make Grubbin’ Out one of the best in the city. We also use only the freshest ingredients from local sources to bring incredibly good food and reasonable prices right to your door. https://grubbinout.com/https://www.facebook.com/GrubbinOutFOOD TRUCKS UNLIMITEDFully customized food trucks, mechanical repairs, equipment upgrades, parts, and installation. https://www.foodtrucksunlimited.com/https://www.facebook.com/pg/foodtruck...Visit http://livinginpeachtreecorners.com for more local news and podcasts.

Micole and Musa Hasan from Bread & Butter Farms join Karl Barham and Rico Figliolini to give their sage advice on the business of Organic Farming. Recorded at Atlanta Tech Park in City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia Thanks to Paul Duke STEM High School student Quinn Watch for handling the director studio work behind the camera.For more information please visit http://www.breadandbutterfarms.com/