North Fulton Business Radio

  John E. Hall, Jr., Hall Booth Smith, on Healthcare Litigation, AI in Medicine, and Writing Legal Thrillers (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 923) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes John E. Hall, Jr., Founding Partner at Hall Booth Smith, a full-service law firm with a national footprint and deep […]

Keith Scott, K.L. Scott & Associates (KLSA), on Modernizing Government Technology, Strategic Planning, and Citizen Experience (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 922) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Keith Scott, CEO of K.L. Scott & Associates (KLSA), a management and IT consulting firm based in Alpharetta. With over 32 years […]

Don Morron, HighlandTech, on AI Agents vs AI Assistants, Custom Business Automation, and When to Build vs Buy AI Solutions (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 921) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Don Morron, Founder and CEO of HighlandTech. HighlandTech’s AI automation agency builds custom AI agents that help businesses […]

Stephanie Richards, SowGrow Public Relations, on Building B2B Visibility Through PR and AIO (Artificial Intelligence Optimization) (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 920) Stephanie Richards, founder of SowGrow Public Relations, joins North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray to discuss how B2B companies can break through growth plateaus and adapt to the rapidly changing search landscape. […]

Nesha Mason, The Drake House, and Joy Monroe, SPARC, on Attainable Housing, Working Families Experiencing Homelessness, and the Economy Hotel Evacuation (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 919) Nesha Mason, President of The Drake House in Roswell, and Joy Monroe, founder of the Single Parent Alliance and Resource Center (SPARC), join host John Ray to discuss […]

Ben Benson, Apexion Advisors, on M&A Advisory, Transaction Pitfalls, and Preparing Business Owners for Successful Exits (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 918) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Ben Benson, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Apexion Advisors, to discuss the flaws in the traditional M&A advisory model and how […]

Cecilia Rowe, The Music Studio Atlanta, on Music Education and Opening a Third Location in Johns Creek (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 917) North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray welcomes Cecilia Rowe, CEO of The Music Studio Atlanta, one of Georgia’s largest privately owned music schools, serving more than 1,500 students across Metro Atlanta. […]

Meisha Marshall, Renew Mindset Coaching, on Rebuilding Trust and Connection for Adult Children of Divorce (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 916) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Meisha Marshall, a marriage and relationship coach and the founder of Renew Mindset Coaching, where she helps couples argue less, trust more, and […]

CYBERISKIQ from the CARE-Report: Quantifying Small Business Cyber Risk with Ralph Pasquariello and Craig Sekowski (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 914) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes cyber risk specialists Ralph Pasquariello and Craig Sekowski of the CARE-Report. Ralph and Craig explain why small and mid-sized businesses are far […]

Eric Brown on AskOtto.ai and AI That Waits on Hold (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 914) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Eric Brown, CEO of InSearchX and creator of AskOtto.ai, a digital concierge that changes how people and companies connect by phone. Instead of replacing humans with bots, AskOtto.ai […] The post Eric Brown on AskOtto.ai and AI That Waits on Hold appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

GSU Student Journalist Zahra Pacheco Interviews John Ray (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 912) In this special episode of North Fulton Business Radio, the roles flip. Zahra Pacheco, a journalism student at Georgia State University and a team member of WRAS Album 88, the GSU radio station, transforms a class assignment into a live podcast interview […] The post GSU Student Journalist Zahra Pacheco Interviews John Ray appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Kriston Sellier, id8, on Branding That Customers Remember (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 912) On this edition of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Kriston Sellier, Founder and President of id8. Kriston discusses how real differentiation, rather than generic claims like quality and caring, builds enduring brands. She walks through id8's discovery process, where […] The post Kriston Sellier, id8, on Branding That Customers Remember appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

2026 Health Insurance Reality Check, with Bill Neglia (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 911) Health insurance expert Bill Neglia of Neglia Insurance Group returns to North Fulton Business Radio with a blunt update on 2026 open enrollment. In a conversation with host John Ray, Bill notes that many exchange plans are seeing steep gross premium […] The post 2026 Health Insurance Reality Check, with Bill Neglia appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Mike Pink, SmartPM: Cutting Construction Delays and Overruns (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 910) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray talks with Mike Pink, founder and CEO of SmartPM. Mike explains why construction projects slip on time and budget, and how tighter use of the project schedule can prevent it. He […] The post Mike Pink, SmartPM: Cutting Construction Delays and Overruns appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Manuja Ranasinghe of 50 Acres Tea: Wellness in a Cup (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 909) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Manuja Ranasinghe, founder of 50 Acres Tea, a premium tea brand based in Metro Atlanta. Manuja recounts his journey from Sri Lanka, which included a lengthy corporate career […] The post Manuja Ranasinghe of 50 Acres Tea: Wellness in a Cup appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Performance-Based Hiring with Marc Morris, The Talmadge Group (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 908) Marc Morris, the president of The Talmadge Group, joins host John Ray to discuss effective hiring practices. Marc explains how his firm has evolved from providing direct IT placements to offering consulting, project-based staffing, and leadership searches in executive, sales, and […] The post Performance-Based Hiring with Marc Morris, The Talmadge Group appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Jody daSilva, Leaders Team, on Breaking Growth Barriers (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 907) Early in her career, when a McDonald's location she managed flooded with a foot of water, Jody daSilva didn't shut it down. She fixed it, reopened it, and never looked back. That same instinct to figure things out has powered her […] The post Jody daSilva, Leaders Team, on Breaking Growth Barriers appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Elevating Spaces with Ashley Sasher, Bloomin’ Blinds (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 906) From corporate marketing to becoming North Fulton's “Shady Lady,” Ashley Sasher has built a thriving local business that helps homeowners and companies transform their spaces. As the owner of Bloomin' Blinds, Ashley shares how her background in branding and storytelling shaped her […] The post Elevating Spaces with Ashley Sasher, Bloomin’ Blinds appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Parita Kuttappan on Redefining Success for Professional Women (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 905) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Parita Kuttappan, founder of Awarify Coaching. Parita works with executive women and working parents who are striving to balance ambitious careers with demanding personal lives. She shares insights on how […] The post Parita Kuttappan on Redefining Success for Professional Women appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Shawn Yates on Smarter Processes and Team Building (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 903) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Shawn Yates, founder of Predaxis Leadership Solutions. Shawn shares his unique journey from engineering and military service to coaching leaders and teams on how to optimize processes, develop leadership, and […] The post Shawn Yates on Smarter Processes and Team Building appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer: 2-Day Walk 2025 (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 903) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Kristen Petillo and Jason Porter from the Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer, along with Shelley Katzef from Renasant Bank, the presenting sponsor of the Georgia 2-Day Walk for Breast […] The post Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer: 2-Day Walk 2025 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

FitLife EXPO 2025 with Tracie Morse, North Atlanta FitLife (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 902) Tracie Morse, publisher and owner of North Atlanta FitLife and host of the FitLife EXPO, joined host John Ray on North Fulton Business Radio. Tracie shared her journey from hospitality and pharmaceuticals to launching a lifestyle and wellness magazine that […] The post FitLife EXPO 2025 with Tracie Morse, North Atlanta FitLife appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

John Harris, Spotlight Sponsors, and Jazz Vocalist Karla Harris (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 901) What happens when business strategy meets artistic passion? In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes John Harris, founder of Spotlight Sponsors, and jazz vocalist Karla Harris. John shares how Spotlight Sponsors helps performing arts venues […] The post John Harris, Spotlight Sponsors, and Jazz Vocalist Karla Harris appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

The Neurodiversity Connection with Joy Young and Tim Yoder (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 900) Authors Joy Young and Tim Yoder joined host John Ray on North Fulton Business Radio to discuss their new book, The Neurodiversity Connection: An Educator's Guide to Understanding Differing Neurotypes to Support Student Success. Joy and Tim explained how neurodiversity […] The post The Neurodiversity Connection with Joy Young and Tim Yoder appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

AI Readiness in Health Systems, Trish Rivard, Eliciting Insights (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 899) What does it take for hospitals and health systems to be ready for artificial intelligence? Trish Rivard, founder of Eliciting Insights, joined North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray to share findings from her firm's latest study on health system AI […] The post AI Readiness in Health Systems, Trish Rivard, Eliciting Insights appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Maria Fundora, Purple Pansies: Fighting Pancreatic Cancer (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 898) Maria Fundora, founder of Purple Pansies and owner of Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant, joined host John Ray on North Fulton Business Radio to share her mission to fight pancreatic cancer. After losing her mother to the disease, Maria turned personal loss into […] The post Maria Fundora, Purple Pansies: Fighting Pancreatic Cancer appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Christy Hulsey, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, LIVE from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 897) Christy Hulsey, Community Programs Coordinator at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, joined host John Ray live from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit to share her journey from building a […] The post Christy Hulsey on GNFCC Leadership Programs appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Michael Cross, Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LIVE from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 896) Michael Cross, partner at Briskin, Cross & Sanford, joined host John Ray live from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit to highlight his firm's sponsorship of the event and their long-standing support for […] The post Michael Cross, Briskin, Cross & Sanford, on Women Leaders appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Beth Quinlan, Smith + Howard, LIVE from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 895) Beth Quinlan of Smith + Howard, co-chair of the BOLD Women Committee at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, joined host John Ray live from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit to share her […] The post Beth Quinlan, Smith + Howard, on Women in Leadership appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Ryan Anderson, Verizon Business Group, LIVE from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 894) Ryan Anderson, Director of Business Sales for Verizon Business Group, joined host John Ray live from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit to discuss Verizon's ongoing support for the GNFCC BOLD Committee, the Chamber generally, […] The post Ryan Anderson, Verizon, on Supporting Women in Leadership appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Parita Kuttappan, Professional Coach, LIVE from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 893) Parita Kuttappan, a certified professional coach, joined host John Ray live from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit to share insights from her keynote on energy and how we manage it. Parita explained how energy […] The post Parita Kuttappan, Professional Coach, on Energy Management appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Mercedez Jackson, Fulton County Schools, LIVE from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 892) Mercedez Jackson from the Fulton County Schools Social Services Department joined host John Ray live from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women's Leadership Summit to share her insights from her keynote address at the event on building […] The post Mercedez Jackson, Fulton County Schools, on Resilience appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Erica Tuggle of Livin on Healthy Meals for Busy Families (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 891) Feeding your family well shouldn't mean late nights in the kitchen or guilt-driven takeout. Erica Tuggle, Founder and CEO of Livin, joined North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray to explain how her company is changing the way busy families […] The post Erica Tuggle of Livin on Healthy Meals for Busy Families appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

How Luksai Helps Experts Monetize Knowledge, with Talita Meira (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 890) Talita Meira, CEO and founder of Luksai, joins host John Ray to share her powerful personal journey: from cleaning universities in Australia as a recent immigrant to building a global digital platform that helps experts monetize their knowledge. Talita discusses how […] The post How Luksai Helps Experts Monetize Knowledge, with Talita Meira appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

The Hidden Value of a Home Inspection with Austin Abernathy (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 889) Austin Abernathy, founder of Abernathy Home Inspections, joins host John Ray to explain why every homeowner--not just those buying or selling--should consider a professional home inspection. Austin shares how even brand-new, multi-million-dollar homes can hide serious problems like mold, leaks, […] The post The Hidden Value of a Home Inspection with Austin Abernathy appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

How Sync Up Bookkeeping Helps Businesses Grow (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 888) Sync Up Bookkeeping isn’t your typical firm, and Andrew Clarke isn’t your typical bookkeeper. In this episode, Andrew, the CEO of Sync Up Bookkeeping, joins host John Ray to share how he helps business owners go far beyond balancing books. With experience […] The post How Sync Up Bookkeeping Helps Businesses Grow appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Donald Farrey on Eliminating Debt and Budgeting (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 887) Donald Farrey, a CPA and a Dave Ramsey Preferred Financial Coach, joins North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray to share how he helps high-income individuals and couples get out of debt, stay on top of their money, and stop living paycheck to […] The post Donald Farrey on Eliminating Debt and Budgeting appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

How to Fix a Broken Sales Process with Dean Nolley (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 886) Many business owners know something is off in their sales, but they wait until growth stalls or declines before seeking help. By then, the problems have usually deepened. In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray sits […] The post How to Fix a Broken Sales Process with Dean Nolley appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Renée Puvvada on How to Revive a Dead Book and Sell Thousands (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 885) Most business professionals think writing a book will catapult their visibility and lead to instant credibility and clients. But what happens when the book flops? Renée Puvvada, founder and CEO of Smokin’ Hot Books, joins host John […] The post Renée Puvvada on How to Revive a Dead Book and Sell Thousands appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

How Mentorship Transforms: Five Men by Dave Schmit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 883) What happens when you reflect on the people who shaped your character, not just your career? Dave Schmit, principal of Schmit + Associates and author of Five Men: The Transformative Power of Mentorship, joins host John Ray for a moving conversation about […] The post How Mentorship Transforms:

The Transformational Work of the STAR House Foundation (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 883) In Roswell, Georgia, hundreds of children face steep challenges outside the classroom. Those challenges don't stop when the school day ends. That’s where the STAR House Foundation comes in. In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray speaks […] The post The Transformational Work of the STAR House Foundation appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Aging in Place with Dignity and Support, with Sue McCormick, Synergy Home Care (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 882) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Sue McCormick, Owner and CEO of Synergy Home Care of North Atlanta. For nearly two decades, Sue has helped clients of all ages remain […] The post Aging in Place with Dignity and Support, with Sue McCormick, Synergy Home Care appeared first on Business RadioX ®.