Other People's Business

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On the final episode of Other People's Business, the hosts of NJBIA's forthcoming podcast Planet New Jersey join us to give a sneak peek at what's to come. In addition, Kate and Vinnie reflect on six years of hosting the coolest business podcast in the galaxy.

On the penultimate episode of Other People's Business, Mary Rizzuti of EisnerAmper joins us to talk about trends in compensation, resources the firm provides to help you pay your employees the right amount, and why Star Wars needs to go away for a while.

Jim Paone of Davison Eastman Munoz Paone, P.A. joins us to talk about what sets the firm apart, what to do if you ever get sued, shows that are surprisingly like Lost and, as a follow up to our last episode, the many other things you can do with anchovies when you don't want them on your pizza.

Jackie Lue Raia, of ALEXENA Consulting, drops in to tell us about her work in diversity, equity and inclusion, the uncomfortable questions she asks during her sessions and why you should drop some anchovies on your next pizza.

Our very own Chief Member Strategy Officer, Betty Boros, returns to the show to talk to us about the upcoming NJ Women Business Leaders Forum, a bowl of socks, and the benefits of her marine science background in the business world.

Cynthia Hetherington of the Hetherington Group joins us to talk about their work as cyber investigators, the many dogs they keep on campus, how much time a criminal needs to rob your house and the one report you should run on your kids ASAP.

When you have two kids to support and success is your only option, what do you do? You take out a $100,000 loan and bet on yourself to start a business. Or, at least, that's what C3Workplace Chief Visionary Officer and business growth expert Donna Miller did. Hear all about it on this week's show.

Ginny Hill, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ, joins us to talk about the 14,000 girls they're supporting, memories of camp and their latest recruitment drive.

Our Chief Government Affairs Officer Christopher Emigholz takes a break to drop into our podcast and discuss the process of getting a budget passed, some of the high (and low) lights in this one that will impact business, and what Lois Lane looks for in her superheroes.

Where do you turn when you find your marketing machine could use some extra help? We chat with Rachel Durkan of Paradigm Marketing and Design about her services, as well as her amazing staff and the incredible, edible egg.

In our podcast's season 3 premiere, Carin Hep of Delta Dental joins us to discuss what sets them apart from the competition, what you should look for when seeking out an insurance plan and her love of Star Wars.

Who says you have to leave New Jersey to vacation in style? Chris Mulvihill tells us all about the spas, pools, restaurants and yoga-aiding goats guests can enjoy at the Crystal Springs Resort. Meanwhile, Kate and Vinnie finally get around to watching the very apropos White Lotus TV show.

Barbara Farragher of Smiling Voice joins us to talk about her work as a voice actress, her weirdest audition, and the mysterious application of body glitter.

Robin Kantor of Newark Trade drops in to tell us about new trends in business cards and how important it is to have a memorable one... just as long as you don't go *too* far. Because too fancy can get annoying fast.

Mike Farragher of Career Letters joins us to talk about how he can improve your LinkedIn profile, the joy of comic books, and how to figure out what you want to be when you grow up. In addition, we discuss dating profiles, job searches and the genius of Breaking Bad.

Bill Brauner stops by to tell us about visibility options available through New Jersey Business Magazine and to discuss superfluous middle names, Kate's dreams of being setup on a blind date with British royalty, and the weird answer to one of the great audio mysteries of our show.

Jessica Filante of AT&T joins us to talk about the company's joint efforts with other tech companies to reduce one billion metric tons of emissions, the best adaptation of Anne of Green Gables, and the many mistakes of Amy Sherman Palladino.

Joshua S. Levy and Robyn Gigl are litigators for the law firms of Gibbons P.C. and GluckWalrath by day and authors by night. Tune in to this episode of our podcast to hear about their books that take us from the courtroom itself to the very depths of space and time.

Adam Farrah, president of the UCEDC, who (incidentally) wins our award for best answer to "What's the most daring thing you've ever done?" since we started asking the question, drops in to talk to us about the micro lending his organization does to help small businesses, Napoleon Dynamite and The Troubles.

Len Harris, of the Somerset County Business Partnership, drops in to tell us about how their association is encouraging the growth of Somerset County and its tourism industry, their upcoming diversity & inclusion event, Tom Hanks' career highlight "Bosom Buddies," and whether or not you can be both a morning person AND a night owl.

Have a question about your NJBIA membership or want to know how you can get more out of it? Well, you're in luck because Randy Stephens has joined our NJBIA family to make all your membership dreams come true.

Courtney A. Johnson and Kevin G. Walsh of Gibbons P.C. join us to discuss what it's like to lobby for their clients in Trenton and are subjected to our first-ever Getting to Know You lightning round.

NJBIA's Christopher Emigholz appears on Other People's Business to give us some high- and lowlights of the new state budget, the importance of internships and his thoughts on the latest volume of Stranger Things.

Rosanne DeTorres, of DeTorres and DeGeorge Family Law, joins us to talk books, divorce, and the Bible. We learn about how the pandemic changed family law and dip our toes in comparative religion before remembering that Goldbelly Nightingale ice cream sandwiches exist... so how bad could things really be?

Kate and Vinnie go it alone for the first time on this episode of Other People's Business where they discuss visibility options available to NJBIA members, whether or not sharks are as dangerous as their reputation makes them out to be, and the world we're living in now where just about anything can be cake.

Jim Mooney of Minuteman Press in Westfield joins us to talk about his journey in printing, the sudden(?) decline of Netflix, the importance of networking and the amazing feeling you get when your dreams come true.

Verus GP joins us to talk about how they help small and mid-size businesses navigate complex government relief programs, including the CARES Act, new takes on classic desserts and how morning people can work with night owls.

Jim O'Connor joins us to discuss CBIZ's 25-year commitment to providing accounting, tax and advisory services for its clients, the shows we'd love to live on, and Kate's great creative unblocking.

Frank Galindo of Lincoln Tech joins us to talk about the school and how it has helped many train for their careers in a time when people need it most, all the things that pile up in our garages, and the most positive impact our podcast has had on the world to date.

For the past year NJBIA has been airing "Minding Your Business," a TV show highlighting NJ businesses and the issues they face every day. Learn all about it, why Kate feels Taylor Swift gets a raw deal and the simple device Vinnie can't figure out how to use, in this discussion with our CCO Bob Considine.

Debbie Wolpov of MerX Payments drops by the show to talk about how her company can help you save on credit card processing costs, the extreme lengths she's gone to serve her clients, NJBIA's Women Business Leaders Council, and the shows we can't (and absolutely can) quit.

Chris Martin of SobelCo joins us to discuss his niche in supermarket accounting, the greatest concert he's ever been to, binging Encanto, and the grocery stores of the future.

Kerry Barrett returns to the show for our 100th episode in a discussion about overcoming your fears of public speaking and the importance of being a good audience member. We also discuss the way mistakes can help bring out your personality and the random nothings in our lives that somehow get turned into brilliant Curb Your Enthusiasm episodes.

Frank Ferruggia of McCarter & English joins us to talk about the firm, the case to be made for returning to in-person work, and the classic sequel Kate didn't know existed until now. Also, Vinnie plans out Kate's New Jersey retirement to avoid humidity and backyard alligators.

Joe Perez, a partner with Withum, Smith and Brown, talks to us about his 25 years at the firm, the phantom bulbs that randomly turn on in Kate's "smart" home and the show Vinnie never expected to be one of the best on TV.

On this episode of Other People's Business, we geek out over new cleaning technologies as Denise Christopher of Attention to Detail Commercial Cleaning tells us how important it was staying on top of them during the pandemic.

Greg Angelillo of Transparent Energy drops by to tell you how your business can get energy companies to compete to get you the lowest price. In addition, we discuss The Many Saints of Newark, wedding speech worst practices, and whether or not Central Jersey is real.

Randy Burrows of Wedgewood Pharmacy joins us to talk about their amazing company retention, The Squid Game, how many pets were adopted during the pandemic and by who.

Pete Floersch of PKF O'Connor Davies joins us to talk about how to avoid IRS fines and the scourge of the earth known as scalpers.

Jaclyn Withers of Wedgewood Pharmacy joins us to talk about her love of animals and how it got her a great career in animal science. And, while we're on the subject of other species, we give our thoughts on other intelligent life in the universe and whether or not any of it has dropped by.

Cora Park of Diamond Business Solutions joins us to discuss the war her company wages against cyber criminals, the PrintNightmare crisis, phishing scams, and how the first line of defense against all of them is... you. In addition, we revisit ABC's Lost and contemplate the historical accuracies of Game of Thrones.

Catherine Milone joins us to discuss the many ways you can volunteer with Junior Achievement to enrich the lives of students across New Jersey. In addition, we discuss what it's like crawling out of our caves and going back out into the world post-COVID.

Keith MacDonald of PrimePoint drops in to talk to us about how the company's payroll management system can save you time and money, the new Mighty Ducks Disney Plus show, and our struggles with this year's pollen count.

Gene Wolf, district director of SCORE NJ, drops in to talk to us about SCORE's free mentor services and volunteer opportunities, along with our favorite birthday cakes.

Katie Wittkamp joins us to talk about some of the great things NJBIA does when it's not producing the best business podcast on the Internet.

Jim Nesci, President and CEO of Blue Foundry Bank, joins us to discuss the bank's recent expansion as well as what sets them apart from their competition.

Sally Glick of SobelCo joins us to talk about the firm and making new friends at networking events. Also, we share the lessons we've learned from Star Wars about constitutional monarchies and getting old.

Mitchell Beinhaker joins Kate and Vinnie to talk about business plans, his podcast the Accidental Entrepreneur, the limitations of human memory, and bean dip. In addition, Vinnie tells us what it's like when you get hooked on your toddler's TV shows.

NJBIA President & CEO Michele Siekerka joins us to talk about a year in the pandemic and how the Association is working to help businesses through it. In addition, because the one-year anniversary of the day we went remote happens to coincide with Kate's favorite holiday, the group shares their favorite St. Patrick's Day recipes.

Lorena Mosquera of LW&H Business Solutions drops in to talk to us about making your business leaner and more efficient, including the paramount importance of repeatability through SOPs. And, speaking of repeatability, we discuss the pros and cons of paper plates and whether they can or should be reused.