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Episode 271- New Year – New Challenges Also Available OnSearchable Podcast Transcript Gun Lawyer — Episode Transcript Gun Lawyer — Episode 271 Transcript SUMMARY KEYWORDS Second Amendment, New Jersey, gun oppression, Bruen decision, carry permits, violent crime, John Petrolino, high capacity magazines, gun training, NRA classes, self-defense, gun laws, gun rights, gun ownership, legal battles, gun journalist. SPEAKERS Teddy Nappen, Speaker 2, Evan Nappen Evan Nappen 00:15 I’m Evan Nappen. Teddy Nappen 00:16 And I’m Teddy Nappen. Evan Nappen 00:18 And welcome to Gun Lawyer. Well, I want to thank all of my listeners and supporters, because on The Gundies Award for Podcast of the Year, I’m proud to tell you that Gun Lawyer has made the top five. And so, as one of the top five nominees, we are now in the running to see whether or not we win the Podcast of the Year. But I’m very honored to have made the top five, and I appreciate all of you that took the time to vote for Gun Lawyer. It’s a great way of getting a statement out there about what we believe in and what we fight for here. You know, our show does have a lot to do with what’s going on with New Jersey, because New Jersey is, as you know, the worst state in the country when it comes to oppression of our Second Amendment rights. And by bringing more and more attention to it, we shine that disinfectant of truth out there. So, this is important, and we want to keep up the keep the pressure. Teddy Nappen 01:44 Do you know what we should do for when we for the awards, we don’t go to accept it. We instead send a couple people who are recently released from the Gun Owner Gulag to accept the award. Yeah, like Marlon Brando sent Evan Nappen 02:00 Yeah, right. We’ll send someone from the Gulag to accept the award. I spent three months just to get out, even though I was innocent of all charges. You know, it’s just insane what New Jersey is doing. We’ll be reporting on the new laws that the Governor has yet to sign, but it appears that he will sign further oppression of our Second Amendment rights in New Jersey. And what you have to be aware of so you can protect yourself, because it is really just the extreme government action focused on attacking the Constitution. I mean, that’s what New Jersey is doing. It’s a fact. They try to contrive every conceivable angle to further deteriorate a Constitutional right. Instead of doing everything they can to Page – 1 – of 10 try to protect it, they do everything they can to try to diminish it. That’s the evil of what the New Jersey government is all about, and that’s really what it is. Evan Nappen 03:18 It is anti-rights, anti-Constitution. They are oppressors, and good people suffer. Good, law-abiding citizens suffer. This isn’t an academic exercise. Real people go to jail. Real people have their lives destroyed. Real people have their careers destroyed, their freedom taken and their families destroyed, over this garbage that New Jersey does in turning law-abiding citizens into criminals. I see it every day in the practice of New Jersey gun law. And the purpose of gun law, Gun Lawyer, of this radio show, is to bring attention to this. To help you, the listener, protect yourself from the evil oppression that is New Jersey. And they will, without any care, destroy you if they can, to promote their agenda, their agenda of destroying guns and gun owners. And this is what I see. Okay? This isn’t just hyperbole. It isn’t some made up fantasy. It is literally what I see happening to individuals as I practice in the, in this very area of New Jersey gun law. And it shows you when you have states that are following this agenda, how they destroy good people. So, you’ve got to be careful, especially in New Jersey. But do not give up. Maintain the fight. Stay vigilant. It’s critical. In the big picture, we are winning. New Jersey is going to get its head handed to it. I’m confident in the court decisions that we’ll be seeing. We will succeed. But in the meantime, it’s a battle. I want to see the least amount of casualties on our side in this battle, but it’s a battle nonetheless. Evan Nappen 05:24 And on that point recently, there was an article by one of my favorite writers, Dean Weingarten, who posted this in AmmoLand. He makes a very interesting point about what happened to the homicide rate after the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision. (https://www.ammoland.com/2025/12/what-happened-to-the- homicide-rate-after-the-supreme-courts-bruen-decision/) So, you know, we have this great Second Amendment decision in Bruen that establishes our right to self-defense outside the home and that actually finally enables the carry permits to have to be issued by the anti-gun oppression states like New Jersey that were using the trick of “justifiable need” to stop law-abiding citizens from being able to have a gun to defend themselves, and the legal barrier that the courts created knowingly to oppress rights was working. Evan Nappen 06:25 You know, we had less than 600 carry licenses. And the Bruen decision handily eliminated that, so that licenses had to be issued. Now we’re in the, you know, 60, 70, 80,000 licenses. The number is hard to pinpoint, but it’s constantly growing. And this is great that so many citizens now can be defenders instead of victims. But New Jersey, of course, embarked on trying to limit where you can use your carry. Hence, the “sensitive places”. This crazy matrix of where you can and can’t carry which is also the subject of a court challenge, and we should be seeing some great outcome there, as the, as the Appellate Court has taken on that issue again. Seeing New Jersey’s gun laws go up in flames and go to the garbage can, the garbage heap of history where they belong. Evan Nappen 07:29 But this article from Dean Weingarten about what happened to the homicide rate after the Bruen decision is really very interesting, because it’s a very interesting question. I mean, what this goes to is, Page – 2 – of 10 every time there is anything that is pro-gun rights, pro-enforcing our Constitutional rights, anything that expands our ability to exercise our rights, the anti-rights crowd, the oppressors, will shout what I call BITS, bits. Which is Blood In The Streets. There’ll be blood in the streets. You know, this is going to be the Wild West. This is going to be, you know, just the sky is falling, right? Every time, every time. And so, of course, the prediction was, if we have carry, we’re going to have blood in the streets. And it’s going to be terrible and all this mayhem. And guess what? The opposite, of course, the opposite. The opposite happened. Evan Nappen 08:31 Because as Dean points out in his article, it says. “As of the latest numbers of October 2025, the 12- month running average of violent crime has dropped 14% since June of 2022. The drop in murders is even more pronounced at 39%. The numbers are from the tools provided by the Real Time Crime Index.” How about that, folks? Murder down 39%. Violent crime down 14%. This is tracking, as you and I always knew it would, when law-abiding citizens can defend themselves. Now, of course, it’s not the only reason that violent crime and murders have gone down, but it is absolutely a contributing factor. And the antis are always quick to say. Well, if it just saves one life, we need to. Well, guess what? How many lives have now been saved by the expansion of our rights to carry and defend ourselves since the Bruen decision? Way more than one life, that’s for sure. Lots of lives, lots of lives are being saved because of Constitutional freedom being expanded and protected and preserved. So, this is important to recognize and to force our adversaries to face the fact that guns save lives. That trained law-abiding citizens are lifesavers, and that firearms are protection that is effective. Not just to that individual defending themselves or their families, but in the big picture, the statistics themselves speak to the benefit of it. Evan Nappen 10:54 Hey, I would also like to mention our good friend, John Petrolino, who does amazing journalistic work. And it’s not just me saying that. I’m happy to mention that John recently was given an award, and actually more than one from the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists. (https://bearingarms.com/camedwards/2025/12/30/petrolinos-coverage-of-new-jersey-2a-issues-earns- accolades-from-surprising-source-n1231070) They announced winners of the 2025 Excellence in Journalism Awards. And we’re talking about winners that include the New York Times, the Asbury Park Press and Politico. Evan Nappen 11:39 Well, lo and behold, there’s John Petrolino, one of the contributors for Bearing Arms and a great writer. He really has done tremendous work in New Jersey, and he won first place for “Best Coverage of State Government” for his series of articles highlighting abuses of the “shall issue” carry permit system. These very abuses of which demonstrate institutionalized racism. He documented excessive wait times and how the number of black applicants are discriminated against. And this research was, in fact, corroborated by the group Rise Against Hate, which, you know, they’re normally not a 2A group. And he won first place also for “Best Coverage of Municipal Government for his Bearing Arms story “Permit to Carry Denial Over a Driving Record?” And he’s really gotten praise here from his fellow journalists, and I think it’s great. Because not only does he deserve it, but imagine, you know, we’re talking about real journalism here, not the propaganda that the lamestream media throws at us. I mean, we’re talking Page – 3 – of 10 about real journalism that puts out a product that is otherwise not being seen, and in doing so, aids our Second Amendment rights and helps fight the oppression with the disinfectant of truth. John, congratulations on your awards. That is just really great, because when you win, we win, and it gets the message out. So, that’s a great job, and we’re proud of you. Evan Nappen 13:56 Hey, let me mention our good friends at WeShoot. WeShoot is a range in Lakewood, and they have got some great specials focused on training, including some great price drops. They are putting forward new prices to save money to get folks training. They’re doing it to make training easier and less expensive. So, they’re offering the USCCA and NRA CCW classes now at $225 down from $299. So, it’s even more affordable. This includes the New Jersey concealed carry class as well. You can get your CCARE and get your carry permit. They are great. That’s where Teddy and I got our certification from. And right there at WeShoot. They’re offering dates for both the NRA and doing your renewals for your carry permits, and they even have carry certification for seniors. They do a special seniors class. Evan Nappen 15:14 They are magnificent in their training programs that they offer. They offer also their HSI Adult CPR / AED certification course. You’ll earn a two-year certification on that. You’re learning how to perform CPR and AED, you know, defibrillator use, and handle basic first aid, respond to choking and cardiac arrest and such. So, if you want to get your training in all these areas and many others, and also just learning to shoot better, they are the place to go. WeShoot is conveniently located in Lakewood, right off the Parkway. You can go to wehootusa.com, weshootusa.com, and check out their website. Beautiful photography. They also have a great pro shop. They have lots of great guns and great deals. They will take care of you. You’ll be able to have a great place to shoot and enjoy relaxation at the range. And you’ll know that you are able to defend yourself and your loved ones should the need arise. But also go there and have some fun. Evan Nappen 16:41 Let me also tell you about our good friends at the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs. They are fighting very, very hard in a very challenging environment, and they are the key gun rights group in New Jersey. They are the NRA State Affiliate. They’re the umbrella organization of gun clubs through the state, but they also have individual members. Everybody needs to be a member of the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs. You’ll get their fantastic email alerts, and you’ll get a great newsletter. You’ll also know that you’re part of the solution fighting. They’re going to send you out things you can do real quick to make your voice heard as we continue the fight. And we’ve made a difference. The Association has made a difference. We’re still in a major battle, but the Association is there in the courts, as we speak, fighting on those key issues in the Appellate Courts. Evan Nappen 17:40 As we are talking right now, they’re there in the courts. We’re seeing some incredible results, and we’re going to see even more incredible results. I am extremely optimistic that the courts are going to really deliver for us. The truth is on our side. The law is on our side. The Supreme Court has laid out the groundwork that is all on our side. And the Association is truly on our side, working for the elimination of Page – 4 – of 10 Second Amendment oppression, especially on those key issues that affect so many of us. So, join the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs at anjrpc.org. Evan Nappen 18:33 And don’t forget to get a copy of my book, New Jersey Gun Law. It’s the bible of New Jersey gun law. Get your book today. Go to EvanNappen.com. It’s the big orange book that is the Bible of New Jersey gun law. It’s a book used by everybody, and you need to have a copy so that you can protect yourself. It is the only book out there that describes New Jersey gun law in a question and answer format so that it is actually almost understandable. How’s that? You can almost understand it from that book. Now, I tried to make it as user- friendly as I can, but New Jersey, of course, itself, is just contradictory in many of its own laws. I try to point it out in the book, when they are saying one thing and then saying another. The contradictions seem to just fly out because they just can’t pass new gun laws fast enough, and they don’t bother to make sure that they actually make sense, right? So, that’s where the book comes in. You’ll be able to know these distinctions and protect yourself. When you get the book, scan the QR code on the front cover and join, for free, my private subscriber base. You’ll get updates, and you’ll be able to access the archives for any previous updates that are there. This way the book will stay current because of that. So, go to EvanNappen.com and order your copy today. Hey, Teddy, what do you have for us today? Teddy Nappen 20:11 Well, as you know, Press Checks are always free, and I always want to see what is the Left, what is the argument they are making now? What is the push that they are trying to go for? Well, it seems they’ve gone and changed their tactics. They are now focusing in on high capacity magazines, or as what you know and everyone else knows them to be, standard capacity magazines. Because it’s just another made up term that they use. But going to The Trace to see their newest argument, I love this, by the way. “How Gun Manufacturers Swamped the Market With Large-Capacity Magazines” (https://www.thetrace.org/2025/12/large-capacity-magazine-nssf-gun-study/) Yes, that’s who is to blame for why there is such a high demand of a quote, unquote high capacity magazines. It’s the gun manufacturers. That’s who’s to blame. So, this article is by Mike Spies in The Trace. They start off with “At least 717 million devices like the one used in the Brown University mass shooting . . . ” Oh, well, there you go. Immediately. The first line. Evan Nappen 21:23 All they do is sell emotion. They’re just selling it as emotion. What about, you know. Do you know what a small, virtually, statistically irrelevant, it’s so small, the number of magazines, of a magazine that holds whatever they’re calling high capacity of that day, whatever that may be, was the reason, was the effect for that crime. Because the magazine held a certain amount of rounds. That is somehow the reason for the crime. It is a statistical irrelevancy. It is pure emotion. Teddy Nappen 22:07 I wonder how they, I wonder how they feel about in Australia, where it took, you know, two guys with a couple of bolt actions. And, you know, I think the body count was what? Double from Brown. But no, sorry, don’t talk about that. Page – 5 – of 10 Evan Nappen 22:20 Right. Teddy Nappen 22:21 Mind you they try to highlight this. Oh, man, Dad, did you know that between 1990 to 2021, the gun industry flooded the market with 717 detachable firearm magazines that held 11 rounds or more. You see, Dad, prior to 1990, there were no magazines that held over 11 rounds. Evan Nappen 22:46 That’s what it was? None. There was suddenly a flood. Teddy Nappen 22:52 A flooding, as a flooding. Then describe what the term a magazine, you know, for anyone doesn’t understand. And then tried to make the argument that not all manufacturers of gun magazines provided data to the study to stipulate the figures representing conservative estimates that military and law enforcement sales were not counted, and roughly 46% of magazines were accounted for from some 443 million, including rifle magazines that held 30 rounds or more. Evan Nappen 23:26 Okay. So, if we have millions and millions and millions of magazines that hold over 10 rounds, do you know how few isolated events, just think of how many few events? They get a ton of media coverage, but how few those events are. And even in those events, what statistical difference did it make that they had a magazine that held more than 10 rounds in commission of that crime? It is so rare and to have to this be of anything, of any real impact, of any true impact, yet it’s pure emotion there. So, oh my God, all these magazines are out there. Yeah, well, so what? So, what? They don’t make a difference. The only time it makes a difference is to the individual who needs to defend themselves. Then the issue of firepower is important in one’s own self-defense. So, when magazines are limited, the question you have to ask is, well, how many bullets is your life worth? In other words, how many bullets can you have to defend your life? Your Government has arbitrarily determined that your life is only worth 10 bullets. No more than 10, just 10. That’s all it’s worth. You’re not worth 11 bullets or 12 or anything more. That’s really what they are saying. Teddy Nappen 25:00 They also seem to stress this whole idea that magazines were only at 10 rounds until 1990, and they’re trying to make that argument. Well, thanks to again, always, when the left make their argument, use context and history, and that is how it is debunked. Right here from, I believe, you said this was a very well known writer, Dave Kopel. Evan Nappen 25:29 Absolutely. David Kopel. Page – 6 – of 10 Teddy Nappen 25:30 He wrote a brilliant article, which I highly recommend people read, “The History of Firearm Magazines and Magazine Prohibition”. (https://davekopel.org/2A/LawRev/2015/History-of-firearms-magazines-and- magazine-prohibition.pdf) Evan Nappen 25:33 Well, it must be a short history, since it only began in 1990. Teddy Nappen 25:44 No, no, let’s start with. Evan Nappen 25:46 Oh, really. Teddy Nappen 25:47 Yeah, you know, let’s go all the way back to 1580. Evan Nappen 25:51 Oh, 1580. Wow, how did they miss that? Teddy Nappen 25:55 I know. With the multi-shot guns. And then cut to the patent pending, 1718, of the Puckle Gun, shooting, you know, 23. Evan Nappen 26:05 I love the Puckle gun. Teddy Nappen 26:06 You know, it used 11 pre-loaded cylinders. And then cut over to everyone’s favorite, the Lewis and Clark air rifle, the Girandoni, that had a detachable magazine. Evan Nappen 26:20 And air guns are firearms in New Jersey. So, it would still considered a firearm. Yeah. Teddy Nappen 26:27 Yeah. So, and cut over to the Alexander Hall and Colonel Parry Porter rifles that were 15-shot rotating cylinder. But they may say, oh, it’s not detachable, though. Even though it’s well beyond the capacity, and you know this is only 1850. Cut over now to the 1866 chain pistol fed , 20 round, belt fed chain pistol. Imagine carrying that? Evan Nappen 27:00 I like that. Page – 7 – of 10 Teddy Nappen 27:01 Yeah. And then cut now to 1899 with the, or 1900 when they were commercially available, the Luger semi- automatic pistols that, you know, could use a seven or eight round magazine or a, you know, their version of a high capacity 32 drum mag. Evan Nappen 27:21 Oooh, the old snail drum mag for the Luger. Teddy Nappen 27:25 And then cut to 1927 where you could go to Auto Ordinance for a 30 round mag. Evan Nappen 27:32 Or a 50 or 100. That’s right. Teddy Nappen 27:35 In 1927, you know? Well, we’re getting, we’re getting closer. You’re getting around that time. But now to 1963, with the AR-15 rifle, with the 20 rounds, a little higher than that, to 30 round magazine capacity. Which to the point, where there was a famous (Supreme Court) case, Staples versus United States, where they were trying, where it differentiated from the AR-15 to the M 16. They tried to blend machine gun to semi auto. Evan Nappen 28:06 Well, they did that on purpose — to fool the public. It was even admitted in Josh Sugarmann’s book. He said that was the intention — to fool the public, who won’t be able to tell the difference between full auto and semi- auto. Machine guns and semi autos. It’ll fool them, because that’s what they’re about. They just want to fool the public to get their agenda through. Teddy Nappen 28:27 Because they, because the Left have this whole ideology, which is the people are stupid and we can manipulate them. Unfortunately, yeah, there’s a lot of people that aren’t read up on it and get easily tricked. They play off of emotions and that’s how they play their game. Luckily, now, thanks to the internet and people being able to do their own research. Even though they’ve, you know, censored, but we’ve fought back hard on that, people can actually see and look up and find out. Oh, yeah, wait. They just lied to me. Here’s the proof. It’s very easy now to debunk their lies, and it’s quite hilarious. Teddy Nappen 29:08 And then I love the ending to it all. I love his ending to the whole article, which is we end this story now in 1979. Jimmy Carter is president, and Gaston Glock is making curtain rods in his garage. Now, look right now. Evan Nappen 29:28 Oh, no, the Glock pistol is coming. Page – 8 – of 10 Teddy Nappen 29:30 Yeah, the Glock pistol is coming. And then all magazine which, and then all polymers. It just comes down to this. The magazines, high capacity magazines, have existed throughout history, and they will continue to exist. Because when they try to sell their argument about high capacity magazines, you know, they will forever be out there. Evan Nappen 29:59 What’s going to happen when it is just laser, and it can be endless? Just how much power. There won’t even be a capacity limit. It’ll just be limitless, essentially. Evan Nappen 30:13 I’m so. Sorry, my wife is always about the teleporter, where you won’t even need to load the mag. You’ll just point the gun and it’ll teleport the bullet into you, like. Evan Nappen 30:24 Oh, that sounds like a real accuracy improvement. Teddy Nappen 30:27 I know. So, again, technology will always progress more and more, and they will never be able to keep it. I can’t wait for the National Ray Gun Association. I think it was a Futurama joke. Evan Nappen 30:39 A National Ray Gun Association. That’s good. Evan Nappen 30:46 So, you know, one of the key things we like to do is have our listeners stay protected and not end up a GOFU. And unfortunately, GOFUs are Gun Owner Fuck Ups. They’re expensive lessons that you get to learn on the cheap. You get to learn for free, so you don’t commit the same error, the same fuck up. And so this week’s GOFU, something that, you know these come from actual cases, actual experience, actual folks that I’m representing. And it’s really a principle here today, and that is, don’t escalate the situation. Don’t be the person that initiates a problem that can be avoided. If you can avoid a conflict, you need to avoid the conflict. You cannot engage in a manner the way you used to, let’s say, before you were armed. Evan Nappen 31:56 Because you are armed, you’re essentially having to walk away. If something is just verbal, whatever, don’t escalate it. Don’t engage further. Because then what happens is you, as a gun owner, become the target of the law enforcement action, even though you weren’t the one who may have even initiated it. But if you escalated and went along with whatever this problem was that even got created or started by another person, you end up having to pay the price. I see this often where a law-abiding gun owner has an argument with somebody, and the law-abiding gun owner is in the right. The law-abiding gun owner doesn’t do anything wrong, but the other party somehow sees, notices, believes, thinks, that the gun owner has a gun, and then claims to the police that they saw the gun. You threatened them with the gun. They felt intimidated by the gun, whatever. Page – 9 – of 10 Evan Nappen 33:19 And it’s now escalated to where the gun owner gets charged with threatening, brandishing, whatever, and you just see it take off as an escalation. You need to learn to ignore all the jackasses that are out there that cause trouble, that act stupid. You have to take a different kind of attitude to ignore these people. Ignore them. Unless you are being threatened with serious bodily injury or death, where you have no other option, then ignore these people. Get away from these folks that are just trouble. Because if it comes around that you’re a gun owner, and there’s an issue, I see it. The tables turn on the gun owner all the time. Stay low key. Stay discreet. Don’t escalate. Stay away from these people that get law-abiding citizens into trouble because of the built in bias in the system against gun owners. Evan Nappen 33:42 This is Evan Nappen and Teddy Nappen reminding you that gun laws don’t protect honest citizens from criminals. They protect criminals from honest citizens. Speaker 2 34:25 Gun Lawyer is a CounterThink Media production. The music used in this broadcast was managed by Cosmo Music, New York, New York. Reach us by emailing Evan@gun.lawyer. The information and opinions in this broadcast do not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state. Page – 10 – of 10 Downloadable PDF TranscriptGun Lawyer S3 E271_Transcript About The HostEvan Nappen, Esq.Known as “America's Gun Lawyer,” Evan Nappen is above all a tireless defender of justice. Author of eight bestselling books and countless articles on firearms, knives, and weapons history and the law, a certified Firearms Instructor, and avid weapons collector and historian with a vast collection that spans almost five decades — it's no wonder he's become the trusted, go-to expert for local, industry and national media outlets. Regularly called on by radio, television and online news media for his commentary and expertise on breaking news Evan has appeared countless shows including Fox News – Judge Jeanine, CNN – Lou Dobbs, Court TV, Real Talk on WOR, It's Your Call with Lyn Doyle, Tom Gresham's Gun Talk, and Cam & Company/NRA News. As a creative arts consultant, he also lends his weapons law and historical expertise to an elite, discerning cadre of movie and television producers and directors, and novelists. He also provides expert testimony and consultations for defense attorneys across America. 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Aiysha “AJ” Johnson, CEO and Executive Director of the New Jersey Society of CPAs, says raising awareness at an earlier point in the education process is key to creating a successful pipeline in the accounting profession. The validation of that choice comes when individuals realize the many avenues a CPA can take to help any business in any industry sector grow. She also talks about work credit programs with colleges and firms on Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast.  Topics Include: 00:00:00: Episode Preview 00:02:03: Introduction to Aiysha “AJ” Johnson 00:03:17: Aiysha Johnson's Career Path 00:07:25: Overview of NJCPA 00:09:00: AJ's Role as a CEO 00:12:48: Aligning work for credit program with colleges and firms 00:17:25: Challenges of recruitment in the profession 00:19:00: Approach of pipeline task force 00:22:00: State requirements for certification 00:25:05: Bringing exposure to accounting to younger students 00:28:44: Opportunities for CPAs in other industries 00:32:38: Wrap-up and thank you DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.  

Founding Futbol is a year-long exploration of the critical moments that have led to soccer's emerging popularity in America. Before there was Beckham or Messi coming to America to play for Major League Soccer Franchises, there was Pelé and his stint with the New York Cosmos. From 1975-1977 the world's most recognized footballer spent the twilight of his career helping this country fall in love with the beautiful game.  His time playing in the North American Soccer League (NASL) provided a blueprint for what success could look like for the sport in this country. It boosted the NASL to previously unseen heights. Unfortunately, Pelé's (second) retirement also showed the continued vulnerability of America's top flight professional league. This episode explores the many layers of his time in New York and it's long-term impact on the game in the US. Our guest on this episode is Front Row Soccer editor Michael Lewis; he has covered 13 World Cups (eight men, five women), seven Olympics and 25 MLS Cups. He has written about New York City FC, New York Cosmos, the New York Red Bulls and both U.S. national teams for Newsday and has penned a soccer history column for the Guardian.com. He also was the soccer columnist for the New York Daily News for 22 years. Lewis, who has been honored by the Press Club of Long Island, New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists and United Soccer Coaches (formerly National Soccer Coaches Association of America), is the former editor of BigAppleSoccer.com. He has written nine books about the beautiful game and has published ALIVE AND KICKING The incredible but true story of the Rochester Lancers. He is also a member of four Halls of Fame, including the Eastern New York Soccer Hall and Long Island Soccer Football League Soccer Hall. Visit our website for more information: ⁠⁠FoundingFutbol.com Host: Kent Malmros Guest: Micahel Lewis (Writer) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Jo-Ann Weiner. The two return to this season's nonprofit series, and talk about the mission and meaning of Women, Words, and Wisdom.   In this episode, we discuss: Why and how Jo-Ann is giving back How her nonprofit is providing scholarships to young women How she is navigating growth along with many challenges How to start a business when you aren't sure how to What she has learned from the women helped by Women, Words, and Wisdom Jo-Ann Weiner worked for the IRS for 35 years before starting her forensic tax accounting practice in 2013. Her practice, J.L. Weiner & Associates, LLC consists of tax controversy resolution, matrimonial disputes and business litigations. Jo-Ann is a licensed Enrolled Agent, a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist, and a Certified Fraud Examiner. The tax controversy work Jo-Ann has had includes representing corporate or individual clients being audited, resolution of tax liens, levy's, offers in compromise, penalty abatement, Trust Fund Recovery Penalties, employment tax problems, amended returns, bankruptcies, installment agreements, innocent spouse relief, appeals cases, statute of limitations, collection statutes,criminal investigation representations, and civil case closings after plea agreements have been entered into. Jo-Ann currently serves as a national speaker teaching tax law and tax controversy resolution skills to other practitioners. She has also been published nationally on indirect methods of proving income. Indirect methods of proving income are used in several ways; for example, she uses it in her representation work in tax audits and she uses it in determining funds available in divorces. Jo-Ann is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and a Director on the CFE Board of Directors in Philadelphia, she is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents and the New Jersey Society of Enrolled Agents and a member of the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers. She is a Director on the Board of the NJSEA leading several initiatives for them. She serves on the Burlington County Women's Council. In addition, Jo-Ann is on the Executive Leadership Team and the Red Dress Circle for the American Heart Association. Jo-Ann is a member of NAWBO's National Advocacy Council. and a past Board Member for the National Association of Women Business Owners - SJ, NAWBO. Jo-Ann received NAACP's Frances Hooks Award in 2014 for “showing courage in promoting diversity and building bridges across cultures and was named a “Woman to Watch” by SJ Biz magazine. Recently she was named a Spotlight WOW Woman of the Week by Burlington County Women's Council. Jo-Ann has created a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation called “Women, Words, and Wisdom” which celebrates women each year with a Panel of Power Celebrating Women themed for the national Women's History Month theme. The Panel of Power showcases knowledgeable presenters who discuss challenges women face and work to overcome. Knowledge is shared and information inspires. A board of directors has now been formed with the goal of raising funds on behalf of Women, Words, and Wisdom for a scholarship to be provided to two students per year.

AJ Johnson, Geoff Brown and Calvin Harris share their unique perspectives as African-Americans who lead three of the biggest state CPA societies (respectively, the New Jersey Society of CPAs, the Illinois CPA Society, and the New York State Society of CPAs) on the major challenges facing their members, the primacy of the pipeline problem as an issue, and the role diversity can play in alleviating it -- if the profession can find a way to diversify itself.

Welcome to the Accounting Influencers Podcast, going live every Monday to 150 countries and 30,000 accounting practitioners, fintech specialists and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space.In this episode of the Accounting Influencers Podcast, Jim Bourke discusses the excitement surrounding AI and technology in the accounting profession. He highlights the impact of AI and technologies like chat GPT on the industry, emphasizing the need for accountants to embrace innovation. Jim also addresses the challenges faced by accountants, including regulatory constraints and the slow adoption of new technologies by legacy vendors. He encourages accountants to consider best-of-breed solutions and emphasizes the importance of open APIs for seamless integration between different software applications. Jim concludes by discussing the positive changes happening in the profession and the increased collaboration between legacy vendors and new technology providers.Guest BioJim is a Partner and the Managing Director of Withum's Advisory Services practice, which includes professional consultants in the areas of management consulting, cyber and information security, business advisory, transaction/M&A advisory, risk advisory and SOC services.Jim, and many of the group's members have earned the American Institute of CPAs (“AICPA”) credential, Certified Information Technology Professional (“CITP”). The CITP credential is the only credential offered by our profession to individuals who have expressed a proficiency in information technology concepts as found in an extensive body of knowledge developed by the AICPA. There are only 2,400 CITPs nationwide, with Jim being one of the first CPAs in the nation to receive the designation, and he was also elected as Chair of the AICPA's CITP Credentialing committee.Jim is a sought-after global speaker on all issues involving technology, the profession and business advisory. He has keynoted and presented at many global conferences around the world to many different industry groups. In addition, Jim is a well-respected leader in the accounting profession, having served as President of the New Jersey Society of CPA's. Jim is frequently consulted by accounting firms around the globe to assist in building out advisory practices and to help with technological challenges associated with growth and client service.◣━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━◢If you like the show, we'd truly appreciate a review on whatever platform you listen. We'd love to get to know you!Main show website. For access to every single show with full shownotes: https://accountinginfluencers.com/podcastFor announcements of published shows, tagging guest so you can build your network and offer feedback on the show: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accountinginfluencersFor videos of all podcast interviews and bonus video content: https://bit.ly/AI-youtubehttps://www.instagram.com/accinfluencershttps://twitter.com/accinfluencershttps://www.facebook.com/accountinginfluencersThanks to our sponsors:Accountex. Accountex will return to ExCeL London UK on the 10-11 May 2023. Bringing together 250+ top fintech companies and cutting-edge start-ups, visitors can browse new software and stay up to date with the latest technology, tools and ideas in accountancy and finance. Alongside the exhibition, attendees will take away actionable tips from the CPD-accredited seminar programme, led by 200+ thought...

Are you an HVAC business owner looking for ways to maximize your tax savings before the end of the year? In our latest podcast episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Mitchell Sharpe, Founding Partner of SKC & Co. CPAs, LLC, and expert in all things taxes. With over 40 years of experience as a trusted advisor, mentor, and coach for entrepreneurs, Mitchell knows a thing or two about helping business owners achieve their financial goals. He takes a holistic approach, evaluating both personal and professional goals and developing strategies to achieve them in the short and long term. And as the Founding Partner of SKC & Co. CPAs, he practices what he preaches by ensuring the company is always ahead of the curve and planning for the future. Not only is Mitchell a Certified Public Accountant and member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, but he also received his MBA in Accounting and BA in Economics from Rutgers State University. He's even spent time as a Senior Accountant at Gikow, Bierman, and Talesnick and a Staff Accountant at Price Waterhouse Coopers. And in his spare time, he coaches AAU basketball, mentors his players for college, and enjoys fishing, hiking, and reading – so you know he's a well-rounded and exciting guy. So, if you want to save on taxes for your HVAC business before the year is up, make sure to tune in to our podcast with Mitchell Sharpe. He'll share expert tips and tricks to help you outsmart the tax man, and reach your financial goals, and you'll also learn... 0:20 Introducing Mitchell Sharpe 2:37 The Inspiration Behind Mitchell's Career as a CPA 6:38 Taking the Leap into Business Ownership: The Motivation Behind Mitchell's Decision to Become an Entrepreneur 11:56 Mitchell's Holistic Approach to Working with Clients 22:44 End-of-Year Expert Strategies for HVAC Business Owners to Save on Taxes 30:04 About The Cash Balance Plan 37:45 Client Success Stories: How a Holistic Approach to Finances Improved Outcomes for Business Owners 51:36 What Does Financial Freedom Mean to Mitchell 54:35 Mindset Shifts to Overcome Mental Roadblocks to Financial Freedom 58:27 Mitchell's Final Advice + Ways to Connect With Him Don't miss out on this opportunity to get valuable insights from Mitchell – join us for our latest episode of HVAC Financial Freedom!

This April 2021 episode of the WBGO Journal recently won the Best Public Affairs category at the NJSPJ Awards in Princeton

This April 2021 episode of the WBGO Journal recently won the Best Public Affairs category at the NJSPJ Awards in Princeton

In this  episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Steven Sorkin from Corneal Associates of New Jersey. He currently serves as President of the Essex County Optometric Society and is a  member of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians. He is also a Fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society. June is also scleral lens month at Try Not To Blink! In the next 3 episodes Jimmy and Roya will be giving out a promo code to receive 15% off your next pair of scleral lenses. There is also an awesome grand prize at the end of the month! Win a free Custom Stable fitting set with a free consultation with Dr. Bauer from Valley Contax.SOURCESDr. Steven Sorkin - LinkedInDr. Steven Sorkin - Corneal Associates of New JerseyAvellino Keratoconus TestDalsey AdaptivesApplication & Removal Devices

Hi friends, this is Dr. Michael Williams and welcome back to another episode of the diversify in path podcast. This podcast explores how investing in diversity can lead to a high return of investment in pathology and laboratory medicine by learning from the knowledge and experiences of diverse voices within our field.My next guest is Dr. Valerie FitzhughDr. Fitzhugh is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She is academically productive in her specialty areas of bone and soft tissue pathology and cytopathology, having authored many peer reviewed manuscripts, book chapters, and a book (forthcoming). She is a member of the International Skeletal Society, a society of experts in musculoskeletal medicine which includes pathologists, radiologists, and orthopaedic surgeons. She is the President of the New Jersey Society of Pathologists as well as inaugural Vice-President of the Society of Black Pathologists and the Chair of the College of American Pathologists Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Dr. Fitzhugh also has interests in the recruitment, retention, and promotion of Black and other underrepresented groups in medicine to pathology as well as racial disparities in treating patients and topics within social justice.Twitter:  Valerie A. Fitzhugh, MD (@DrFNA) / Twitter

Guest Name and Bio: Dr. Peter Staats Dr. Staats was founder of the Division of Pain Medicine at Johns Hopkins University, where he was the director for 10 years. In that capacity he was the first academic anesthesiologist with surgical privileges and one of the youngest division chiefs at that University. Dr. Staats is internationally recognized for his work in developing and implementing minimally invasive and non invasive procedures for chronic pain, and other medical disorders. He is currently Chief Medical Officer of National Spine and Pain Centers, the largest network of pain physicians in the United States, Co Founder and Chief Medical Officer of electroCore the leader in non-invasive neuromodulation, a medical advisor for Survivorcorp and the Wounded Warrior Project Dr. Staats received his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor and completed his residency and fellowship training at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He was the founding chair of the American Society of Anesthesiologists task force on chronic pain, is a past President of the North American Neuromodulation Society, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, New Jersey Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and the Southern Pain Society. He is currently President of the World Institute of Pain and continues to serve as Chief Medical Officer for National Spine and Pain Centers, the largest network of pain physicians in the United States. Dr. Staats has written or co-edited 14 books and over 450 articles, abstracts, monographs, and book chapters on pain medicine in publications that include the Journal of the American Medicine Association, Pain, Anesthesiology, Lancet Neurology and the Journal of Clinical Oncology. His work has been highlighted on Good Morning America, CBS Evening News, Newsweek, and CNN. He has lectured extensively nationally and internationally. He has received numerous awards including the physician of the year and the lifetime achievement awards from the New York, New Jersey, and West Virginia branches of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, Best Doctors in America, Top Doctors, and New Jersey Top Doctor, and the lifetime achievement awards from the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience and the North American Neuromodulation society. What you will learn from this episode: 1) What is the vagus nerve and why is it important 2) How can the vagus nerve impact inflammation 3) What is the role of vagus nerve stimulation in Covid-19 4) What is wrong with current methods of pain management 5) How you can treat recurrent headaches via the vagus nerve How to learn more about our guest: www.ElectroCore.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Staats Please enjoy, share, rate and review our podcast and help us bring the message about precision health care to the world!

Dr. Staats was the founder of the Division of Pain Medicine at Johns Hopkins University, where he was the director for 10 years. Dr. Staats is internationally recognized for his work in inventing, developing, and implementing minimally invasive procedures for chronic pain, as well as neuromodulation strategies. He is currently Chief Medical Officer of National Spine and Pain Centers, the largest pain practice in the United States and also chief medical officer of electroCore which he co-founded. Dr. Staats received his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor and completed his residency and fellowship training at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is a past President of the North American Neuromodulation Society, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, New Jersey Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and the Southern Pain Society. He was the founding chair of the ASA section on interventional pain, and has served as chair of the board of examination for WIP. He is currently President of the World Institute of Pain. Dr. Staats has written or co-edited 14 books and over 450 articles, abstracts, monographs, and book chapters on pain medicine in publications that include the Journal of the American Medicine Association, Pain, Anesthesiology, Lancet Neurology and the Journal of Clinical Oncology. His work has been highlighted on Good Morning America, CBS Evening News, Newsweek, and CNN. He has received numerous awards including the lifetime achievement awards from the New York, New Jersey, and West Virginia branches of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, from American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP), the North American Neuromodulation society (NANS) and the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN). _________________Want to learn more about healing pain from my course? ❤

Mark Husik, Executive Director for the New Jersey Society of Professional Land Surveyors, talks with Curt Sumner about his background, including his work on a project initiated during the presidency of the senior President Bush, a variety of activities during his tenure with NJSPLS including the recent opening of a second surveying degree program in the state, and the circumstances related to the development of an in-state survey technician certification.

Ray Adams is the Executive Director of the Urban Low Altitude Transport Association (ULTRA), he brings over 30 years of aviation experience in air traffic management in the New York City metropolitan area in both the terminal and enroute environments. Working in some of the busiest, complex facilities in the world, he has a large base of knowledge and experience in air transport operations. Through his work with the Federal Aviation Administration, Ray has become a subject matter expert in the development and deployment of a number of aviation modernization systems, ranging from data-link communications to enhanced GPS navigation systems and traffic flow management. In addition, his over 15 years of legislative and policy experience at the federal and state level help shape the Urban Low Altitude Transport Association’s positions. He has represented the National Air Traffic Controllers Association in legislative and labor matters, serves as a Trustee of the New Jersey Society for Environmental and Economic Development and is an appointed member of the New Jersey Public Use Airports Task Force He is the founding principal of Low Altitude Operational Solutions, a consulting firm providing services to the vertical operations space. www.urbanlowaltitudetransport.org Twitter: @lowalttransport --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xeocast/support

New #TeesMe podcast episode alert: On Course For Change, A conversation with a DEI veteran Ronald Taylor ***Audio Updated*** What you will hear ************************* Disclaimer: Any remarks are of Ronald Taylor and do not represent Mizuho. - The Big 6 (not childcare) is where the money resides - A Crocodile ball retriever named Chet - Consulting + golf + cashing in…Drive for show, putt for dough - The DEI performative poster children - Certificate DEI (no checks written = no free promos) - The ERG conundrum & FUBU - Driving authentic Sponsorship - Ron is in the ACE club!!!!! Galloping Hill, NJ - The life of a 10 handicap, don’t BREATHE in my backswing - His 2 dream 4-some, golfer & celebrity - Don’t just sit by the door, drive change (if you know, you know Sam Greenlee) ABOUT Ronald Taylor is Managing Director, Head of Diversity and Inclusion @Mizuho. In this role, he leads the firm’s efforts furthering a culture that benefits from diverse life experiences, viewpoints, and expertise. Taylor is based in New York, reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer. Most recently, Taylor was a Diversity Officer with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.   He also was a Diversity/HR Consultant where he designed and implemented diversity and inclusion programs and resource networks for his clients. Taylor began his professional career with KPMG in 1998 as an audit associate in the firm's New York office working primarily in the financial services area. In 2002, Taylor joined the Workplace Solutions team as Northeast Regional manager - a newly formed role that integrated the firm's national work/life; community service; diversity, and affirmative action programs. He earned his B.S. in Management with a concentration in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts at Boston and was the recipient of the Charles Hoff Leadership Scholarship for Community involvement. Taylor is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Massachusetts and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) as well as the New Jersey Society of CPAs. Taylor recently joined the Board of Directors of Genesys Works NYC. He is also a past member of Harlem’s Reviving Baseball in Inner cities (RBI) Board of Directors and St Anthony High School's Board of Trustees. Taylor served on the National Board of Directors and is a lifetime member of the National Association of Black Accountants. What you need to know ************************** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-taylor-cpa-aa66b61/ Rory used his platform well, https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/29296644/rory-mcilroy-golf-more-racially-diverse ************************** Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google https://anchor.fm/TeesMe   #TeesMe #podcast #storiesNeedToBeTold #untoldStories #CPA #NABA #AICPA #Mizuho #KPMG #FED #Finance #DEI   #Finance #Diversity #Inclusion #DEI #Equity #Golf   #DiversityMatters #2021 #IN18 #IN18Ways #GoodTrouble #IN18Ways --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Drs. Sam Jejurikar, Salvatore Pacella, and Sam Rhee welcome special guest Dr. Shahid Aziz DMD MD FACS FAACMFS, co-founder and President of Smile Bangladesh. A 1st generation Bengali-American, Shahid has been leading a small team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to Bangladesh since 2006. To date, his teams have treated about 1100 children and adults with cleft lip and palate deformities.Dr. Aziz is a Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Rutgers University, is a Diplomat of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Aziz is also an Attending Surgeon at University Hospital (Newark, NJ), St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center, New Brunswick, NJ, and Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ. He is a graduate of the Lawrenceville School and Rutgers College. Dr. Aziz received his dental degree from Harvard University School of Dental Medicine and his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his general surgery and oral/maxillofacial surgery training at New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center. He has authored or co-authored over 50 peer reviewed journal articles and 10 book chapters.Dr. Aziz's clinical area of expertise includes facial trauma and reconstruction and orthognathic surgery. He currently serves as President-elect of the New Jersey Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Chairman of the Section of Dentistry and Oral Health of the New York Academy of Medicine, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.(Podcast and all show episodes on https://3PlasticSurgeryPodcast.com)

This episode was recorded at an exclusive event called PodMAX / Propelify where founders had an opportunity to share their stories and knowledge. Special guest host Matthew Passy of Podcast Me Anything leads the conversation down a path of insights, solutions, and collaboration. Join the us for our next event at www.podmax.co And grab your virtual seat for the next Propelify Innovation Festival on October 5-9 at www.propelify.com Christopher W. Frey Founder & President Crowd Funding NJ, Inc. Founder and President of Crowd Funding NJ, Inc. Christopher Frey has significant experience in the entrepreneurial, start-up and growth company business community. Crowd Funding NJ, Inc. (CFNJ) is New Jersey’s first authorized and registered Equity Crowdfunding Portal. CFNJ’s Portal was launched in March 2018. Now New Jersey businesses can raise up to $1 Million in funding and any New Jersey resident can invest in these offerings using the CFNJ Equity Crowdfunding Portal. This is a significant, and much needed, new source of funding for New Jersey’s entrepreneurial, start-up and growth company business community. This is also the first time that the general public has had the opportunity to invest in start-up and early growth stage high potential companies. Prior to starting CFNJ, Frey Founded and is Managing Director of CFO Solutions. Inc. a financial and business advisory firm providing growth-stage companies with outsourced CFO leadership. Specializing in high growth and turn-around situations Frey has been retained by technology start-ups and family-owned businesses, serving as CFO for more than 25 companies. Frey has raised more than $200 million in capital through his ability to create financing alternatives and collaborate with equity investors and lending institutions, which has earned him a reputation as an innovative and pro-active leader. Prior to launching CFO Solutions, Inc., Frey served as the Chief Financial Officer for KPMG Peat Marwick's manufacturing retailing & distribution (MR&D) line of business where his efforts were instrumental in spearheading the turnaround of this $900 million Audit, Tax, and Advisory business. Earlier, as Controller, Frey led the worldwide accounting and control operations of Grace Cocoa, the world's largest processor of cocoa beans and a $750 million division of W.R. Grace & Co., during its formation and significant growth through M&A activity. Frey has an MBA from Columbia University and a BS in Accounting from Lehigh University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. Frey has been the treasurer and a board member of the New Jersey Business Incubation Network (NJBIN), an editorial advisory board member of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA), and the SEC small business capital forum representative for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). As a way of giving back to this community, Frey has been an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at NJIT’s EDC Business Incubator for more than 15 years where he has advised literally hundreds of start-up and entrepreneurial companies. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erikecabral/support

Today Dr. Sean Smith joins us to discuss how governments may begin bringing centralized currency to the blockchain. Sean Stein Smith is an Assistant Professor at the City University of New York (Lehman College), serves on the Advisory Board of Wall Street Blockchain Alliance, where he also chairs the Accounting Working Group, and chairs the Emerging Technology Interest Group of the New Jersey Society of CPAs. He was an America's Future Foundation Writing Fellow during the summer of 2020. Sean has been named 40 under 40 in the accounting profession by both CPA Practice Advisor  (2017-2019), and the New York State Society of CPAs (2020) in addition to receiving the NJCPA Ovation Award for Innovation in 2019. He was a Visiting Research Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research, focusing on blockchain, cryptoassets, and the economic impact of these technologies during 2019.  His research has been quoted in dozens of scholarly and practitioner publications, and he is a regular speaker at accounting and technology conferences.  Forbes column - https://www.forbes.com/sites/seansteinsmith/#34abe02561cf Twitter - https://twitter.com/SeanSteinSmith?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sean-stein-smith-dba-cpa-63307444/ View this episode on our website here. *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. ~ Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Uptrennd today! ~ Want to learn more about cryptocurrency? Check out our educational videos today! ~ Looking to attend a cryptocurrency or blockchain event? Check out our events page! ~ Tune in on Crypto Current TV throughout the week for a 24/7 crypto stream on the latest action on crypto markets, news, and interviews with the industry’s top experts! ~ Enjoying our podcast? Please leave us a 5 star review here! ~ Stay up to date with the latest news in cryptocurrency by opting-in to our newsletter! You will receive daily emails (M-S) that are personalized and curated content specific to you and your interests, powered by artificial intelligence.  ~ We were featured as one of the Top 25 Cryptocurrency Podcasts and one of the 16 Best Cryptocurrency Podcasts in 2020. ~ Are you an accredited investor looking to invest in cryptocurrency? Check out Crescent City Capital. ~ Want to take educational courses on cryptocurrency & blockchain? Sign up for Blockchain Training Academy today! ~ Earn Interest. Receive Loans. Trade Crypto. Start Today! Learn more about how you can sign up for Blockfi  ~ Want to be on our show or know someone who should? Contact us today! ~ We hope you are enjoying our cryptocurrency and blockchain educational content! We greatly appreciate donations, which all go directly towards creating even better educational content. Thank you for your generosity! Buy us a coffee here :) BTC: 3BpSmgS8h1sNtbk6VMiVWxoftcwBxAfGxR  ETH: 0x743c0426CE838A659F56aFC4d3c10872d758EC79  LTC: MKCpf3qEVfT6yprhDhkJJcdNpqh5PZXSbx

Today, on September 11, I talk with fire science professor and disaster investigation expert Glenn Corbett.Glenn Corbett is an Associate Professor of Fire Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice where he was the former chair of the Department Of Protection Management.   He is a technical editor of Fire Engineering magazine and is a former Assistant Chief of the Waldwick, New Jersey Fire Department. And former president of the New Jersey Society of Fire Service Instructors.Corbett testified before the 9/11 Commission and the U.S. House of Representatives Science Committee regarding the emergency response and building safety issues of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. He served on the Federal Advisory Committee of the National Construction Safety Team which investigated the World Trade Center disaster as well as Station nightclub fire in West Warwick, Rhode Island. In addition, he continues to serve as the chief technical advisor to the Skyscraper Safety Campaign, a building safety advocacy group created by 9/11 family members.Corbett is a co-author of Brannigan’s Building Construction for the Fire Service, 6th Edition. In addition, he is the editor of Fire Engineering’s Handbook for Firefighter I and II.  He also has an avid interest in firefighting and history, authoring The Great Paterson Fire of 1902 and co-authoring Historic Fires of New York City.

The corona virus has caused a significant disruption for many animal shelters. Many have closed and many are on very limited hours. Clinics have closed down and while some still operate, the wait times are long. Adoptions have closed down or are by appointments only. Lost pets intakes are also closed or by appointment only. Rick Yocum is the Executive Director of the Humane Society of Manatee County in Bradenton, FL. Rick has been with the Humane Society since 2016 and comes rom New Jersey where he served as President of the New Jersey Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for seven years. Rick was a certified humane law enforcement officer who trainer other officer and investigated animal cruelty cases.

The corona virus has caused a significant disruption for many animal shelters. Many have closed and many are on very limited hours. Clinics have closed down and while some still operate, the wait times are long. Adoptions have closed down or are by appointments only. Lost pets intakes are also closed or by appointment only. Rick Yocum is the Executive Director of the Humane Society of Manatee County in Bradenton, FL. Rick has been with the Humane Society since 2016 and comes rom New Jersey where he served as President of the New Jersey Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for seven years. Rick was a certified humane law enforcement officer who trainer other officer and investigated animal cruelty cases.

CPA state society membership is not just for practicing CPAs. In fact, many offer a range of services and programs targeted specifically to aspiring CPAs, with each state offering its own unique advantages to its members. In this episode, we speak with the CEO of the New Jersey Society of CPAs, Ralph Albert Thomas, CPA, as he discusses the many benefits of becoming a state society student or candidate member. To learn more about the benefits of joining a state society, visit https://thiswaytocpa.com/education/articles/make-the-most-of-your-education/state-society-student-membership/

Kim Forrester, CPA, didn’t start out to be a trailblazer; but as the first female partner at her accounting firm, Levine Jacobs and Company, she is a role model for women coming up the ranks in accounting. She credits her success to fully understanding the needs of her clients---primarily doctors, dentists, and small businesses. GRABBING OPPORTUNITY WHEN IT COMES KNOCKING The timing of Kim’s career move to public accounting wasn’t totally planned.  Listen as she describes her work at a Fortune 100 company and what motivated her to obtain her accounting degree. “Frankly,” she says, “I was downsized out of my position.” That’s what ultimately got her to move. “The company was going public and it had to reduce its headcount.”  I bet many of us can relate to that. When Kim joined her firm, she was more “seasoned” than some of the other new accountants.  It’s all in your perspective, Kim offers. Where some might have seen a challenge, she found opportunity. If you’ve ever faced a similar career challenge, you’ll be encouraged by her story. GRANDMA AS CLASSROOM MOM While Kim was completing her degree in accounting, she was also working full time and a single mom raising her young son.  Like many women, she was fortunate to have friends and family to help her along the way with childcare and other “mom” duties.  Listen as she lovingly describes how her mom became classroom mom for Kim’s son. “WE’RE SERVICE PROVIDERS”  As like many of her clients, Kim ultimately considers herself a service provider. And she is well aware of the competition out there for accountants.  She admits that you need to distinguish yourself in the marketplace.  In this episode she shares her philosophy on how to succeed at this. GET OUT THERE AND NETWORK As her firm’s first female partner, growing her client list and the firm takes time and consistency. “You have to put yourself out there on a regular basis and meet new people,” she says.  At first, she admits, networking was tough.  She advises young accountants to just get out there and do it: it will become easier with time and practice. And in order to get the ball rolling when she meets a business owner: “It’s important to have an elevator pitch,” she says.  And it can be something as simple as, “How satisfied are you with the service provided by your current accountant?” You need to ask questions and you need to dig deep and understand the prospect’s business needs, she continues. How does Kim balance rainmaking and servicing clients?  Listen in to learn how! BEST CAREER ADVICE SHE EVER RECEIVED? Especially in accounting, she says, you have to keep organized.  She admits this can be a challenge when juggling a business, clients’ needs, family and growing an accounting practice. She shares her tips about how to stay on top of it all. WORDS OF WISDOM TO YOUNGER WOMEN  Accounting is a great career for women, Kim says, and with many men retiring from the profession, opportunities abound.  But will you like it?  If you think you might have an interest in accounting, she advises, take a course or two in bookkeeping or basic accounting. Even if it turns out you don’t want to pursue an accounting degree, you’ll still have useful skills for whatever career you chose. About Kim E. Forrester  Kim has over twenty-five years of experience and specializes in audit, business accounting and taxes (corporations, partnerships and sole proprietorships including doctors, dentists, funeral homes and wholesale distributors).  She focuses her practice by working directly with clients on the efficient organization of their accounting records in order to analyze their company’s strengths and weaknesses as well as to prepare their business filings.  Kim is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA).  Additionally, she is a Member of the Starlight Chapter of the Eastern Star organization.  Community minded, Kim has served the First Memorial Presbyterian Church of Dover in various capacities; Chime Master, Member of The Nominating Committee, the Trustee Committee and is a Teaching Assistant for their Sunday School program. To reach Kim: kforrester@ljcpa.com www.ljcpa.com    

October is Adopt-A-Shelter Dog month and we welcome Rick Yocum to talk with us about why there are so many dogs in our local shelters and why a shelter dog are such great pets. If you’ve thought of adopting a dog, you’ll want to listen in and see what you can learn and how you can help. Rick Yocum is the Executive Director of the Humane Society of Manatee County in Florida. Rick has been with the Humane Society since 2016 and comes from New Jersey where he served as president of the New Jersey Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for seven years. Rick was a certified humane law enforcement officer who trained other officers and investigated animal cruelty cases.

October is Adopt-A-Shelter Dog month and we welcome Rick Yocum to talk with us about why there are so many dogs in our local shelters and why a shelter dog are such great pets. If you’ve thought of adopting a dog, you’ll want to listen in and see what you can learn and how you can help.Rick Yocum is the Executive Director of the Humane Society of Manatee County in Florida. Rick has been with the Humane Society since 2016 and comes from New Jersey where he served as president of the New Jersey Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for seven years. Rick was a certified humane law enforcement officer who trained other officers and investigated animal cruelty cases.

Artificial intelligence. Blockchain. Cryptocurrency. RPA. Chances are, you’ve heard the terms and concepts, but what does it all mean? And what does it all mean for the accounting industry? Host Hugh Duffy talks with Dr. Sean Stein Smith, assistant professor of Accounting at Lehman College, about what is happening in this area and what you need to know. Tune in for a deep dive on how the Big Four are using these applications, how the small firm practitioner can keep pace, and how the U.S. is stacking up in this area compared to other countries. Join us for this engaging and important conversation. ! Dr. Sean Stein Smith - DBA, CPA, CMA, CGMA, CFE | Twitter Dr. Sean Stein Smith is an assistant professor of Accounting in the Economics and Business Department at Lehman College. His research includes blockchain applications, cryptoassets – including but not limited to decentralized cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and other blockchain-related applications. Additional areas of focus include robotic process automation and its impact on accounting, as well as how integrated financial reporting can change disclosure and reporting at various organizations. He has presented his work at dozens of national and international conferences, both practitioner and scholarly in nature, including the Annual Conference of the American Accounting Association on multiple occasions. Sean also serves on the Advisory Board of the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance, where he also leads the Accounting Working Group, focusing on the creation and dissemination of thought leadership connected to the blockchain and financial services space. He is also the chairperson on the New Jersey Society of CPAs Emerging Technology Interest Group, spearheading efforts and initiatives to more effectively integrate emerging technology tools into practice. Bringing this expertise to Lehman, and in addition to serving as a faculty liaison to the Freshman Year Initiative, Sean is in the process of developing a blockchain certificate project in conjunction with the School of Continuing Education and Professional Studies. Sean will be serving as the E.C. Harwood Visiting Research Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research during 2019, and has had books published, or that are in the publication process, at Taylor and Francis, Springer, and Palgrave-MacMillan.   Accounting Marketing Doesn't Suck is produced by Build Your Firm, leaders of marketing for accountants. Questions or Feedback? Email us at podcast@amds.us  

Tom Corley-  Tom Corley spent most of his career in tax and finance, beginning his tax career at Arthur Andersen. Prior to Cerefice, Tom headed the Finance Department, as CFO, of a publicly held company specializing in Homebuilding and Venture Capital investment. Tom was also a founder of McGuinness, Corley & Hodavance, a CPA firm specializing in large corporate tax compliance and consulting and prior to that held the position of Senior Tax Manager for ESSROC Materials Inc., one of the world’s largest Cement Manufacturers. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the New York State Society of CPAs, the New Jersey Society of CPAs, the Certified Financial Planning Board and is Certified by the Corporation for Long-Term Care. Tom holds a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from St. John’s University and a Masters Degree in Taxation from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Tom is a bestselling author, media personality and expert in the area of behaviors as it relates to wealth building.  Websites CEREFICE.COM  (Company Website) richhabits.net  (Personal Website) blog.richhabits.net  (Blog) Listen to another #12minconvo

Indra Cidambi, M.D., Medical Director, Center for Network Therapy, is recognized as a leading expert and pioneer in the field of Addiction Medicine. Under her leadership, the Center for Network Therapy started New Jersey's first state licensed Ambulatory (Outpatient) Detoxification program for all substances nearly three years ago. Dr. Cidambi is Board Certified in General Psychiatry and double Board Certified in Addiction Medicine (ABAM, ABPN). Dr. Cidambi is the Vice President of the New Jersey Society of Addiction Medicine. She is fluent in five languages, including Russian. “entrepreneurship is not easy. If you are following your heart you will find a way. Perseverance is probably the most important attribute to possess.”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-71Q

Kimberly Friedman, OD, FAAO, of Moorestown, New Jersey, talks about the choices she made to find balance between her career, work for the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians and her family. She also talks about how practicing and teaching yoga brings her balance in a literal sense.

January 29, 2018 Mostly cloudy with rain and snow tonight. High temperatures in the mid-40s. U.S. REP. SIRES BOYCOTTING STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS When President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union Address on Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Albio Sires of West New York will not be in attendance, NJ.com writes. "The congressman is not attending the State of the Union because many of his constituents are offended by the president's rhetoric and behavior," said Erica Daughtrey, a spokeswoman for Sires. Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross of Camden and Analilia Mejia, executive director of the New Jersey working families alliance, wrote in a guest column on NJ.com that they intended to be in the audience for Trump’s speech. NJ JOINING NY, CONNECTICUT IN LEGAL CHALLENGE TO TRUMP TAX LAW The governors of New Jersey, New York and Connecticut said they are forming a coalition to file a lawsuit over the federal tax overhaul enacted late last year, The Washington Post reports. Specifically, Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey, Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York and Gov. Dannel Malloy of Connecticut contend that the portion of the law that limits the amount of state property tax that can be deducted is unconstitutional. ARRESTS OF IMMIGRANTS SPARK PROTEST IN METUCHEN U.S. Reps. Frank Pallone of Long Branch and Bonnie Watson Coleman of Ewing Township joined hundreds of people demonstrating in Metuchen on Sunday to protest the arrest of two Indonesian immigrants after they dropped of their children at school last week, Patch.com writes. And last week Attorney General Gurbir Grewal called for a federal review of the arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers of the immigrants, Roby Sanger of Metuchen and Gunawan Liem of Franklin Park, The Record reports. Grewal says the arrests violated ICE’s policy of prohibiting enforcement action at sensitive locations. GARDEN STATE HAS HIGHEST FORECLOSURE RATE IN U.S. New Jersey’s foreclosure rate was the highest in the country for 2017, the Press of Atlantic City reports. New Jersey, which had 1.61 percent of its properties with a foreclosure filing, came in ahead of Delaware at 1.13 percent and Maryland at 0.95 percent, according to ATTOM Data Solutions, which curates a property database. Atlantic City had the highest rate of foreclosure of any metropolitan area in the country. NJ RESIDENTS NOT VERY CONCERNED ABOUT OPIOIDS, STUDY SAYS A new study says that most New Jersey residents are not very concerned about the dangers of prescription opioid drugs, myCentralJersey.com reports. The study by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey finds that only 17 percent of the survey participants were very concerned about opioid drugs and 29 percent were somewhat concerned. In the final months of his tenure, Gov. Chris Christie made opioid drugs a signature issue. NJSPCA MUST COMPLY WITH OPEN RECORDS LAW, COURT RULES The state Open Public Records Act applies to the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, even though it is a private, non-profit group, a state appeals court ruled on Friday. The ruling came in a case related to the society’s takeover of an animal shelter in Middlesex County, the New Jersey Law Journal says. But the court ruling might not apply later in the year when the society loses its law-enforcement authority.

January 9, 2018 The thaw is here! Sunny with high temperatures near 40. LAWMAKERS OK INCENTIVE PACKAGE TO LURE AMAZON A corporate-tax incentive package intended to entice Amazon to build its new headquarters in Newark won final approval in the Legislature on Monday and has been sent to Gov. Chris Christie for his signature, John Reitmeyer reports for NJ Spotlight. The governor is expected to sign the measure, which would provide per-job tax credits worth as much as $10,000 annually to any company that is willing to hire at least 30,000 employees and invest at least $3 billion in a corporate headquarters in New Jersey. Amazon, based in Seattle, is looking for a place to build a second corporate headquarters that could employ as many as 50,000 employees. 6,800 SALVADORANS IN NJ MUST LEAVE BY SEPTEMBER 2019 The ending of a humanitarian program for Salvadoran immigrants will require 6,800 people who have lived and worked legally in New Jersey for the past 17 years to leave by September 2019. The ending of the program, called Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans, affects 260,000 nationwide, Monsy Alvarado writes for The Record. Those who stay after the deadline will be considered undocumented immigrants and will be eligible for deportation. CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT REVERSES BAN ON BOOK The state Department of Corrections has lifted a ban on the book “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” at two prisons, Vanessa Romo reports for NPR. The ban was lifted after the American Civil Liberties Union sent a letter demanding that the book, which discusses the racial disparity in prisons, be available to inmates. LEGISLATURE PASSES BILL STRIPPING NJSPCA OF POLICE POWERS The Assembly passed a measure Monday that would turn over enforcement of animal cruelty laws to local police and county prosecutors and remove police powers from the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, S.P. Sullivan reports for NJ.com. The measure, which won approval in the Senate in December, goes to Gov. Chris Christie for his signature. The NJSPCA was sharply criticized in October in a report by the State Commission of Investigation, which said the society was run by “gun-carrying wannabe cops.” MAN CHARGED WITH CRASHING POLICE SUV INTO HOBOKEN TERMINAL Law-enforcement authorities have ruled out terrorism in an incident Monday in which a 46-year-old man allegedly stole an NJ Transit Police SUV and crashed it into the door of the Hoboken Terminal train station, News 12 reports. Santiago Brito-Avalos is accused of arriving at the station by train, walking into a restricted area and stealing the vehicle before crashing it into the terminal. DEATH OF BELOVED TRENTON BAT DOG MOURNED NATIONWIDE The Trenton Thunder minor-league baseball team announced on Monday the death of Derby, the dog that fetched bats at baseball games -- and media across the country have taken note. “RIP, good boy,” Matt Rosenberg wrote in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Derby, a 9-year-old golden retriever, died over the weekend after a battle with cancer. The dog began collecting bats for the Thunder as a 2-year-old in 2010, ESPN reports.

096 Fun as Business Culture URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/creating-fun-as-business-culture/   Summary Can an accounting firm actually be a fun place to work? The two concepts of “fun” and “accounting” seem to be polar opposites. On this episode, you’ll learn how one forward-thinking accounting firm has carefully created a fun business culture that allows their team members to grow and thrive. I’m thrilled to share an interview with Bill Hagaman, CEO and Managing Partner of WithumSmith+Brown. Since I’m a recovering accountant, I was very intrigued to have Bill on the show. We don’t think of an accounting firm as a place where people have fun, but as you’ll learn in this episode, they have used videos and other intriguing programs to establish a business culture that is enjoyable and growth-oriented. You’ll be inspired to start thinking of ways to boost the culture at your own workplace after hearing how Withum does it. You might even be inspired to get up and dance! Bill’s Bio: Bill is the Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of WithumSmith+Brown, PC, and has been a member of the firm’s management for over 30 years. He is a licensed certified public accountant in New Jersey, New York and Florida, as well as a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), specializing in merger and acquisition services and international business. A graduate of Richard Stockton College of New Jersey with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Bill joined Withum in 1980. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA). He has also demonstrated a leadership role in expanding the firm’s global capabilities, serving as a current executive committee member of HLB International and as the former chairman of Nexia International USA. Both are worldwide networks of independent accounting firms and business advisors. Bill has appeared on several television and radio programs discussing topics related to leadership and business management. He is frequently quoted in accounting and business publications, and has authored many articles over the years on topics ranging from fixed asset management, mergers and acquisitions and leadership within the profession.   You’ll discover:  The programs Withum uses to engage its team members. Why they use the term “team members” instead of “staff” or “employees.” What it means to “dress for the day.” How Withum uses a suggestion box to gather great ideas. The way Withum uses its annual video to differentiate themselves, increase engagement, recruit team members, and bring in new business. How Bill uses the ten elements of the “Withum Way” to create and maintain the company’s culture. The importance of repeating yourself and delivering the same message over and over again. How Bill uses the annual meeting to increase engagement and create a fun culture.   The Ten Elements of the Withum Way Think Client Centrically Possess a Vision for Growth Welcome Innovation and Change Maintain a Cooperative Attitude Demand Integrity Cultivate Open and Honest Relationships Embrace the Family Spirit Work hard/Play hard Give Back Live Life Passionately   Interview Links & Other Resources Withum.com The Withum Way Breaking Stereotypes of Accountants (Video) 2016 State of the Firm (Video) Follow Withum on Twitter Businesses That Care on C-Suite Radio iTunes - Subscribe, Rate and Review

"Technology relating to Land Surveying changes so rapidly, we are constantly upgrading to stay competitive. With the every changing business world, its necessary that we develop and expand our personal and professional knowledge, as well," says Ambrose E. Gmeiner, II, PSM, PLS, current Vice President for the New Jersey Society of Professional Land Surveyors (NJSPLS) He joins host Curt Sumner for discussion on his perspectives.

Lloyd Rosenberg, AIA is the driving force behind the phenomenal growth and success of DMR Architects. When Lloyd founded the firm in 1991, it was a three-person operation focused on designing exceptional educational spaces. Over the years, he steadily added expert talent, enabling DMR to expand its capabilities to include architectural design for the public, residential, corporate, commercial, redevelopment and healthcare market sectors. Under his guidance, the firm has expanded beyond school architecture and has grown to be a top five New Jersey architect with expanded capabilities, including sustainable architecture and cutting-edge community and urban planning. With more than 45 years experience, Lloyd is a leading architect, professionally registered in numerous states and registered in Interior Design and Professional Planning in New Jersey. He has won numerous awards for his design work, including noteworthy recognitions such as “Outstanding Concrete Design,” “School of the Year,” “Outstanding Middle School” and Special Congressional Recognition for the design of Old School #2 in Paterson, NJ, a renovation project which transformed a formerly abandoned 1871 Victorian Gothic Schoolhouse into a thriving early childhood center. As President and CEO of DMR, Lloyd has overseen more than 1,000 design and construction projects that range from capital improvements to a $350 million corporate complex. Individually, Lloyd has a diverse and impressive history in the field of design. His extensive experience encompasses projects completed throughout the United States, as well as internationally. Lloyd’s international experience includes projects in Romania, Costa Rica, China and Nigeria, such as a 500 acre University in Kaduna, Nigeria valued at more than $500 million. Lloyd is active in numerous architectural and professional organizations, including the American Institute of Architects and New Jersey Society of Architects. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey. Lloyd received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oklahoma and completed Graduate Studies at Columbia University. His commitment to the firm and its clients is evident through his accessibility and strong leadership, which has resulted in long-standing and favorable relationships with clients and staff of DMR Architects.