Podcasts about small business person

The Tennessee Small Businessperson of the year is Ben Neale of Maury County. Ben has a meat processing plant in Lynnville, TN, and a butcher shop in Spring Hill, in addition to running a beef cattle farm. Ben describes what drives him to grow his businesses & the purpose behind them.

Tadd Mick, Noelie Achen and Chris Schaffner are the owners of Tradewinds Charters in Depoe Bay. They recently won a statewide award from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The national winner of the Small Business Person of the Year award will be announced in May. Tadd Mick is the president of Tradewinds Charters, and Noelie Achen is the vice president. They’ll head to Washington D.C. next month to receive their award. Achen and Mick join us to share more about their business.

Tamara Keefe, Founder of Clementine's joins Megan Lynch to talk about Clementine's being selected as small business person of the year for Missouri by US Small Business Administration.

In this episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Joe Hashey to discuss how parents can balance career ambitions with a thriving family life. Joe, a former educator turned fitness industry leader, shares his powerful journey of recognizing the imbalance between work and family—and the life-changing steps he took to correct it. After his father's passing, Joe began rethinking his family's health, values, and long-term well-being. Despite professional success and a growing household, he found himself caught in the chaos of daily life. That realization led to the creation of The Strong Family Project, a structured approach to parenting that helps families: ✅ Define core values ✅ Build consistent routines ✅ Strengthen family bonds through daily habits and accountability Joe and Dr. Meeker break down the seven pillars of personal development, covering morning routines, family meetings, and practical strategies for divorced parents navigating co-parenting challenges. If you're looking for real-life solutions to managing work, parenting, and personal growth, this episode offers actionable advice on child development, screen time boundaries, family traditions, and fostering resilience in kids. Get expert parenting guidance from Dr. Meg Meeker—personalized coaching to help you raise strong, confident kids. Episode Highlights:

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Monday, Oct. 21, 2024  Register now for the 2024 Governor's Energy Summit, set for Oct. 29-30 in Charleston…the US SBA WV Office seeks nominations for the 2025 Small Business Week Awards…and Jobcase helps you find your dream job in Almost Heaven, #YesWV…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV DED – Former NFL star and acclaimed motivational speaker Rocky Bleier will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 Governor's Energy Summit, set for Oct. 29-30 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. The annual summit brings together industry leaders, policymakers, educators and stakeholders to deliberate and explore groundbreaking solutions to advance energy resources and efficiency in West Virginia. The event will feature two days of expert presentations and professional collaboration that will shape the trajectory of energy production in the state, laying the groundwork for West Virginia to become and remain a national energy leader. For more details or to register for the event, visit the Energy Summit page on the West Virginia Office of Energy's website. Read more: https://westvirginia.gov/rocky-bleier-to-speak-at-the-2024-governors-energy-summit/    #2 – From WV NEWS – The U.S. Small Business Administration West Virginia District Office is now accepting nominations for the 2025 National and District Small Business Week Awards, including the highly anticipated Small Business Person of the Year Award. These awards recognize outstanding small business owners and entrepreneurs who have made significant contributions to their industries and communities. Nominations must be submitted electronically through the SBA's District BOX account by 4 p.m. ET on December 5. For more information on submission guidelines, forms, and award criteria, visit the official SBA website at www.sba.gov/nsbw.   Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/business/sba-west-virginia-opens-nominations-for-2025-small-business-week-awards/article_028b2ddc-872c-11ef-80c8-734bae70865a.html   #3 – From JOBCASE – Interested in living and working in the next best thing to Heaven? Then say “yes” to a career in West Virginia! Visit Jobcase.com to learn more about the benefits of living and working in the Mountain State. You can also check out the awesome job opportunities available in the area in some of the hottest industries.  Are you an employer looking to hire in West Virginia? Start finding great talent by creating a FREE job listing at Jobcase for Employers. Learn more: https://www.jobcase.com/ru/West-Virginia   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

In this episode of 'The Valley Today,' host Janet Michael sits down with co-host Carl Knoblock, Virginia District Director for the Small Business Administration, and guests Jonathan and Rachael Worsley, owners of Waypoint House Bed and Breakfast and Presto Dinners, to discuss their businesses and strategies for expanding their reach. The discussion begins with a warm welcome, introducing the guests and providing a background on their businesses. Jonathan and Rachael share their experiences running Waypoint House Bed and Breakfast in Berryville and their prepared meal business, Presto Dinners. They emphasize the convenience of their services, offering frozen comfort food meals made from high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. As the conversation progresses, they delve into the challenges of marketing and reaching new customers. Janet and Carl provide valuable insights and suggest various strategies, including leveraging social media, email campaigns, and targeted advertising. The importance of appealing to specific demographics, such as college students, older adults, and even international travelers, is discussed in detail. Carl introduces the concept of using interns and students for market research and promotional activities, highlighting the benefits of engaging younger generations who will soon become potential customers. He also discusses the potential for expanding into new markets such as assisted living facilities, colleges, and even correctional facilities, emphasizing cost-saving opportunities for these institutions. The conversation takes an interesting turn as Carl mentions the Commonwealth of Virginia's Step Grant program, which provides funding for marketing and exporting initiatives. He encourages Jonathan and Rachael to explore this opportunity to further expand their customer base, particularly among international travelers and specific ethnic communities in the DC area. The episode wraps up with a focus on the potential for franchising Presto Dinners, with Carl advising on the importance of maintaining quality standards and following a model similar to Chick-fil-A's rigorous training and supervision of franchisees. The guests express their enthusiasm for the suggestions provided and acknowledge the importance of taking gradual steps to grow their businesses effectively. Learn more about Presto Dinners on their website: https://www.prestodinners.com/ and follow them on Facebook. Learn more about Waypoint House Bed & Breakfast on their website: https://waypointhouse.com/ and follow them on Facebook. The nomination period is still open for the SBA's Small Business Person of the Year award. Click here to learn details and find application information.

In this episode of A Mental Health Break, we're joined by Mike Bausch, owner of Andolini's Pizzeria, which has earned the prestigious title of one of the "Top 10 Pizzerias in America" according to TripAdvisor, CNN, Buzzfeed, and USA Today. Mike's extensive experience in the hospitality industry has not only earned him numerous accolades—such as Tulsa's Restaurateur of the Year and Oklahoma's Small Business Person of the Year—but also a deep understanding of the mental health challenges faced by those in high-pressure environments like restaurants.Join us as Mike shares his personal journey of managing mental health while growing a successful business. With five pizzerias, a fine dining restaurant, and two Amazon #1 Best Selling books to his name, Mike is no stranger to stress and burnout. In this episode, he opens up about how he stays grounded, the importance of mental health in the hospitality industry, and practical tips for others navigating similar struggles.Tune in for an inspiring conversation on resilience, self-care, and balancing success with well-being in a demanding field.Have a question for the host or guest? Are you looking to become a show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to get connected.CRISIS LINE: DIAL 988

The conversation today is part of an ongoing partnership with the US Small Business Administration highlighting small businesses in the Shenandoah Valley as well as offering advice and resources to all small businesses. In this episode, host Janet Michael and co-host Carl Knoblock, Virginia District Director for the SBA dive into the importance of early planning for small businesses, particularly for festive events like Black Friday and the December holidays. Janet emphasizes that small businesses often get too caught up in daily operations and miss out on early preparations, leading to missed opportunities. Carl concurs, adding that many small businesses fail to recognize the need to start preparations well in advance to attract customers during peak seasons. They discuss the tendency of small businesses to underestimate consumer behavior patterns, noting that unlike small business owners, consumers do not always wait until the last minute for holiday shopping. Carl brings up an interesting point about bus tours and the older generation, who plan their shopping trips well in advance and are a lucrative market for unique, local products. The conversation then shifts to the Virginia 250th anniversary celebrations and the various opportunities it presents for small businesses and local communities. Carl reveals that there are federal funds and grants available for businesses to develop products and events tied to the celebrations. They emphasize the importance of communities collaborating to host events that can attract tourism and boost local economies. In the latter part of the episode, Janet touches upon the significance of self-promotion for small businesses. Many business owners shy away from nominating themselves for awards or promoting their community-driven efforts, which Carl believes is a missed opportunity. He explains that recognition through awards can generate free marketing and increase business. He reminds listeners that nominations are currently open for Small Business Person of the Year on the SBA website. Click here for details. Nominees from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam will compete for the title of the National Small Business Person of the Year, SBA's signature award. One from each will be selected. Nominees must demonstrate success in business as well as contributions to their local communities. Previous award winners include Superstition Meadery, Landmark Pest Management, Maui Brewing Company, Equator Coffee & Teas, Pacifica, and Missouri Star Quilt Company. The deadline for submission is December 5, 2024, at 4pm ET. National Small Business Week is May 4-10, 2025.  They talk extensively about data collection, especially the importance of tracking customer information such as zip codes. This data can provide valuable insights into where a business's customer base is located and help in targeted marketing efforts. Carl advises small businesses to utilize interns or marketing resources to analyze this data for better decision-making. They also discuss the value of having a dedicated website for a business, separate from social media accounts. While social media can be a powerful tool, a business website provides credibility and a platform for professional engagement. Wrapping up, the episode calls for small businesses to plan their marketing strategies well in advance and utilize all available resources for effective promotion. They encourage businesses to be proactive, leverage local tourism events, and not hesitate to seek recognition for their contributions to the community. To listen to more conversations in this series, visit: https://bit.ly/ValleyTodaySBA 

Building a successful business takes grit, determination, and a commitment to your vision. For Maria Miranda, founder and creative director of Miranda Creative, that journey began in 1988 with a simple yet powerful belief: work should be about respect, creativity, and client value.In this episode of the Be a Marketer podcast, Maria and host Dave Charest pull back the curtain on 35 years of experience, sharing the lessons learned and strategies honed along the way. Maria discusses how she built a thriving agency by focusing on authentic connections, organic content, and the enduring power of email marketing. "Little effort, little impact, big effort, big impact," she shares, emphasizing the importance of meaningful engagement and a long-term perspective.Tune in to hear how Maria empowers her team, embraces a community-driven approach, and navigates the dynamic world of marketing with intention and purpose.Additional Resources:Help overview: The Email Details page in Constant ContactCreate and manage contact lists in Constant Contact Professional Services from Constant Contact Constant Contact Partner Agency DirectoryMeet Today's Guest: Maria Miranda of Miranda Creative☕ What she does: Maria is the founder and creative director of Miranda Creative, a brand management firm based in Norwich, Connecticut. For over 35 years, she has provided comprehensive marketing services to businesses. Maria was named the 2024 Small Business Person of the Year: Connecticut by the Small Business Administration. She holds a B.F.A. in graphic design/marketing from the University of Connecticut.

Today I am joined by Vera Stewart! Vera is a national-recognized TV personality, cookbook author and entrepreneur whose career in the food and hospitality industries spans four decades. She is an accomplished speaker and covers a wide variety of topics, all of which are motivational. Vera's philosophy is based on a winning attitude and passion for perfection. Launching her career in the 1980s with a cottage catering business, VeryVera, she has become a household name with ventures that included a bakery and café, and a national mail order business for her signature cakes and casseroles. She currently has the cooking and lifestyle show The VeryVera Show, the VeryVera Cookbook Series, the VeryVera Cooking Camp, and VERA, a catering, concierge and hospitality service for patrons of the Masters tournament in Augusta, Georgia.With a passion for Southern dishes passed down through generations, her manifold business endeavors have inspired people all over the nation to create memories in the kitchen. The VeryVera Show, nearing Season 13, is syndicated in 42 markets, the popular VeryVera Cooking Camp is starting its 21 st year, her first cookbook is in its fifth print and her new cookbook launched in Spring 2023. Vera's Strawberry Layer Cake made Oprah's Favorite Things list in 2009, and Vera (and her Carrot Cake) appeared on an episode of The Food Network's Throwdown with Bobby Flay... and won!Vera graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Home Economics education in 1974. Early in her career in 1997 she was named Small Business Person of the Year and is a 2010 Business Hall of Fame Laureate. In 2019 she was recognized with the ‘Bulldog 100' award, signifying the top 100 growing businesses in Georgia. Vera's WebsiteVera's InstagramApparo Academy 

Mike Switzer interviews Vickey Evans, president and CEO of CORG Management Group in Columbia, S.C.

Today I'm sitting down with Spence Sheldon. Spence is a Husband, Dad, Entrepreneur - the list goes on. He recently accomplished an Ironman AND earned the title of "2024 Small Business Person of the Year" through the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce in Bowling Green, KY. From the outside, we see the accomplishments, the wins, the accolades - but today, we're diving into the process(es) that it took to get here. Follow Spence on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/spence_sheldon/ Follow MuuvWell online - https://linktr.ee/muuvwell

Pat McDonald is joined by Darcy Carter, District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and in-studio by SBA award winner Dr. Kerry Boyle. Dr. Boyle was named 2024 Vermont Small Business Person of the Year for her business: Integrative Acupuncture.

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In this special episode of the Strength Coach Podcast, we're spotlighting Joe Hashey, the innovative force behind Synergy Athletics and the Strong Family Company. Joe's journey from a fitness entrepreneur to a family-focused mentor showcases his commitment to balancing professional success with personal fulfillment. Through his work, Joe not only revolutionized gym ownership but also ventured into family coaching with his wife Mel, advocating for stronger family bonds and values. His contributions have earned him national recognition, including the Small Business Person of the Year award, and have made him a sought-after speaker in the fitness industry. As the head business coach at the SPF Mastermind, Joe brings his wealth of experience to help gym owners navigate the challenges of business growth with a clear, fact-based approach. His philosophy extends beyond fitness, emphasizing the importance of creating impactful life experiences and fostering community connections. Joe's story is not just about fitness achievements but about inspiring others to pursue a balanced life, where professional aspirations and personal commitments harmonize to foster both business success and family happiness.If you're a gym owner seeking answers on how you can grow your gym, make more money, and have more freedom to do what you love, visit www.vincegabriele.com.

Ben Greenfield Fitness Key Takeaways Joe noticed his oldest son was struggling with communicationThey created games and activities to fill in the gaps “Popsicle stick game”:Pick out someone's name and a topic and then you have to keep eye contact and have a conversation about that topic for 60 secondsBen suggests Rhetoric, a great game to make you speak but also to get to know better your friends and family“We need to take the best practices that a lot of people put into major organizations and apply them to our family, whether it's business, sports teams, music world… Everything is well organized but for some reason, our families are just kind of like ‘Let's just let it happen and hope it works out well.'” – Joe HasheyHow do Joe and Mell involve their children? Build a habit of morning exercise“5 minutes of morning exercise doesn't make a world of physical difference but it makes a world of difference in their habits.” – Joe HasheyKeep the family workouts funModern-day young men often lack clear rites of passage, leading to confusion about their roles in societyHelp them prove to themselves they can do hard things!Joe climbed Pikes Peak with his 2 sons: Gave them a Garmin outdoor watch to signify they are now more in charge of their dayShow up on time, decide their habits, etc.They also introduced the concept of giving up some childhood items to embrace the next phase of life“What's memorable is portable.” – Joe HasheyYour kids are going to establish values, whether you help teach them or not“You need to establish core values, not just good values, but great values and the things that you really stand for, instead of just being this kind of margarine of a good life.”– Joe HasheyThey used a technique called “Kill, Keep, or Combine” to select their core values, narrowing them down to 5 or 6 that are most meaningful to their familyJoe and Mell's family meetings during Saturday or Sunday dinner:Start with gratitude (family value embodiment)Then go on with discussion topicsTough truths: A chance for everyone to say whatever they wantWeekly commitmentsComplimenting everyone for their contributions Ending meetings with handshakes and hugsThey don't want to be told what to do Kids love to be a part of the problem-solving, pointing to the kids for the solutionsAlways point to children for solutionsRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgEver found yourself pondering the decisions you'd navigate if life orchestrated an unexpected turn and reshaped your family's journey? My guests today, Joe and Mell Hashey, had their lives turned upside down in 2020, forcing them to bid farewell to their cherished "dream home" and embark on a 2,000-mile journey to an unfamiliar town, where they knew no one. This transformative experience became the catalyst for the creation of Strong Family Co. — a versatile framework any family can adopt to establish values and cultivate stress-free family leadership.  Joe Hashey earned his Master of Education from Colgate University, where he played football for a few years before four knee surgeries. He went on to become an award-winning high school social studies teacher for eight years and a local youth coach. Mell Hashey is a former social worker turned stay-at-home mom of three. In college, Joe's father passed away due to preventable health issues. Fueled by a passion for promoting health and wellness, Joe launched a local personal training company dedicated to helping busy adults live longer and healthier lives. He has been a prominent leader in his community for 15 years and was honored as the Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Person of the Year in 2018. Realizing he was dedicating more time to his business than to his family, Joe swiftly rebalanced. Now, as a business consultant for companies coast to coast, he applies those lessons to guide the most important organization in his life: his family. Together, the Hasheys penned, Strong Family Guidebook: Your Guide to Raising Confident, Independent, and Resilient Children, a practical guide full of the wisdom that transformed their family into a resilient unit. Joe and Mell emphasize the irreplaceable role parents play in their children's lives, reminding you that amidst career and financial pursuits, parenthood is earned through daily commitment. From organizing family meetings to instilling lasting principles in your children, The Strong Family Guidebook offers an operating system for your family's unique values and dynamics, fostering a resilient family, where individual strengths contribute to the collective magic that binds you together. For the full show notes, visit: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/strongfamily Episode Sponsors: Paleovalley: Go to paleovalley.com/ben to get 15% off your first order. Organifi: Go to Organifi.com/Ben for 20% off your order. Jigsaw Health: Visit JigsawAC.com and use code Greenfield10 to get 10% off on your order.  BEAM Minerals: If you want to up your mineral game, give BEAM Minerals a try. Go to beamminerals.com and use code BEN at checkout for 20% off your order. Ultimate Longevity: Head to ultimatelongevity.com/ben to get your hands on grounding mats for your mattress, pillow, blankets, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever found yourself pondering the decisions you'd navigate if life orchestrated an unexpected turn and reshaped your family's journey? My guests today, Joe and Mell Hashey, had their lives turned upside down in 2020, forcing them to bid farewell to their cherished "dream home" and embark on a 2,000-mile journey to an unfamiliar town, where they knew no one. This transformative experience became the catalyst for the creation of Strong Family Co. — a versatile framework any family can adopt to establish values and cultivate stress-free family leadership.  Joe Hashey earned his Master of Education from Colgate University, where he played football for a few years before four knee surgeries. He went on to become an award-winning high school social studies teacher for eight years and a local youth coach. Mell Hashey is a former social worker turned stay-at-home mom of three. In college, Joe's father passed away due to preventable health issues. Fueled by a passion for promoting health and wellness, Joe launched a local personal training company dedicated to helping busy adults live longer and healthier lives. He has been a prominent leader in his community for 15 years and was honored as the Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Person of the Year in 2018. Realizing he was dedicating more time to his business than to his family, Joe swiftly rebalanced. Now, as a business consultant for companies coast to coast, he applies those lessons to guide the most important organization in his life: his family. Together, the Hasheys penned, Strong Family Guidebook: Your Guide to Raising Confident, Independent, and Resilient Children, a practical guide full of the wisdom that transformed their family into a resilient unit. Joe and Mell emphasize the irreplaceable role parents play in their children's lives, reminding you that amidst career and financial pursuits, parenthood is earned through daily commitment. From organizing family meetings to instilling lasting principles in your children, The Strong Family Guidebook offers an operating system for your family's unique values and dynamics, fostering a resilient family, where individual strengths contribute to the collective magic that binds you together. For the full show notes, visit: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/strongfamily Episode Sponsors: Paleovalley: Go to paleovalley.com/ben to get 15% off your first order. Organifi: Go to Organifi.com/Ben for 20% off your order. Jigsaw Health: Visit JigsawAC.com and use code Greenfield10 to get 10% off on your order.  BEAM Minerals: If you want to up your mineral game, give BEAM Minerals a try. Go to beamminerals.com and use code BEN at checkout for 20% off your order. Ultimate Longevity: Head to ultimatelongevity.com/ben to get your hands on grounding mats for your mattress, pillow, blankets, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carolyn Delaney is the founder of Journey Enterprises, a media company focused on making recovery from addiction more visible and accessible. Carolyn's own life-altering experience created an impetus for the significant work she has done supporting individuals and families who are challenged by substance use disorder. While Carolyn encountered a lack of understanding and awareness as a young single mother in early recovery many years ago, she also found hope and encouragement through community.  As a result, Carolyn became convinced of the incredible need to combat stigma through education and storytelling. Her message of amplifying hope and providing resources earned Carolyn the title of Maine's Small Business Person of Year in 2023. Join our conversation with Carolyn Delaney today on Radio Maine.

Our conversation today for part two of a "Shop Small Saturday" edition of The Valley Today with Carl Knoblock, Virginia District Director of the Small Business Administration featured two small business owners. First, we talked with Sue Haynes, owner of Clementine Vintage about what shopping small means to her as a business owner, and how it impacts our community. We talked a bit about the products she carries and how she discovers them. Clementine Vintage is located at 148 E. King Street in Strasburg. They are open Wednesday - Saturday from noon til 6pm and on Sunday from noon til 5pm. Follow them on Facebook to learn about new products and upcoming events. In the second segment, we talked with Cristi Coryell, owner of The ButterCup in Woodstock about what shopping small means to her as a business owner and the personal struggles and successes she's experienced. The ButterCup is located at 120 S. Main Street in Woodstock. They are open on Wednesdays from 11am - 7pm, Thursdays from 11am - 6pm, Fridays from 11am - 5pm, Saturdays from 11am - 4pm, and Sundays from 11am - 3pm. Follow them on Facebook to learn about new products and upcoming events. Carl also gave details for the Small Business Person of the Year awards and talked about what they look for in the nominations. You can find more details here: https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week/small-business-person-year Applications will be accepted until December 7, 2023. 

Our conversation today for a "Shop Small Saturday" edition of The Valley Today with Carl Knoblock, Virginia District Director of the Small Business Administration featured two small business owners. First, we talked with Victoria Kidd Armstrong, owner of The Hideaway Cafe about what shopping small means to her as a business owner and the power of community. Repeatedly named Winchester's best coffeehouse, Hideaway Cafe sits as a welcome center of sorts, greeting folks visiting Winchester's beautiful Old Town pedestrian walking mall. Located at the intersection of West Cork and South Loudoun (right next to Cork Street Tavern), the café has become the community's living room. The comfortable and welcoming café is an ideal setting for grabbing a quick lunch, enjoying time with friends, settling behind a laptop to work, or holding a casual business meeting over some of the best coffee in town. In addition to offering award-winning coffees and fine teas, Hideaway offers a variety of sandwiches, pastries, breakfast goods, coffee-based cocktails, and more. Stay up to date on events by following them on Facebook. In the second segment, we talked with Christine Patrick, owner of Winchester Book Gallery about what shopping small means to her as a business owner and how the community shapes the way she operates her business and the inventory she carries. The Winchester Book Gallery is a 51-year old, independent, locally-owned bookstore serving the northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. As a cornerstone of our community, they offer new books, Local Art, Cards, Book Fairs, and Special Orders. The Book Gallery regularly hosts book signings, book clubs, and community nights. In addition, they offer everyday discounts for teachers and book clubs. The Winchester Book Gallery inspires, informs and amuses customers with compelling book selections and a diverse selection of other merchandise. Stay up to date on events by following them on Facebook. Carl also gave details for the Small Business Person of the Year awards and talked about what they look for in the nominations. You can find more details here: https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week/small-business-person-year Applications will be accepted until December 7, 2023. 

In today's episode, we have the honor of hosting Alex Hernandez, a true luminary in the federal marketplace. Alex, a former U.S. Marine Corps Captain with a specialty in logistics operations, brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to the table. As the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Hernandez Consulting & Construction, he shares invaluable advice for fellow entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of identifying a niche and understanding its demand in the market. Alex's journey showcases his dedication and determination in not only building a successful business but also giving back to the community through various leadership roles, including sitting on the Board of Directors for the Veterans Services of America, Inc. and the Tulane Alumni Association. During our conversation, Alex highlights the critical role of finding one's niche and aligning it with market needs. He encourages business owners to drive their teams forward, acknowledging the unique dynamics that come with entrepreneurship. Alex's dedication and success are evident through his company's multiple appearances in the Inc. 500/5000 list and his recognition as Louisiana's Small Business Person of the Year in 2017. Tune in to gain insights from Alex Hernandez's remarkable journey and invaluable advice for navigating the federal marketplace. 

Have you ever felt like you are less of a family now that things have changed and you are divorced? Does it feel like being a strong unit is impossible now? Well take heart and take a listen to this episode, because Mell and Joe Hashey of the Strong Family Project are here to help. Mell and Joe have built a process to help you create intention, connection and calm within your home, no matter the dynamic. This conversation got me inspired to take action for my own home, and I hope it will for you, too. You can get started today on the process by downloading the path here: https://strongfamilyproject.com/strong-family-path/ About Joe Joe has his Masters in Education from Colgate University where he played a few years of football before four knee surgeries ended that dream. He went on to be an award winning high school Social Studies teacher for 8 years and local youth coach. Joe's father passed from preventable health issues while Joe was in college. With that passion, Joe launched a local personal training company to help busy adults live longer and healthier lives. He's been a leader in the area for 15 years and was named the Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Person of the Year in 2018. He realized he was spending more time on his business than on his family and that needed re-balancing fast. Now Joe is a business consultant for companies coast to coast and he uses those lessons to guide the most important organization in his life … his family. About Mell Mell has a Masters in Social Work from New York University. After 5 years of counseling families in abusive situations, she gave birth to her second son and decided to dedicate herself to being a stay at home mom. She consistently seeks opportunities to be involved in her children's school, including volunteering weekly in her sons' classrooms and participating in the middle school Student Accountability Committee. She pours herself into being a mindfully present and intentional mother throughout the various phases of her sons' childhood. Joe and Mell's Contact Info: Instagram: @officialstrongfamilyco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongfamilyco Website: https://strongfamilyproject.com/ The Strong Family Podcast   Get the full show notes and more information here: https://mikkigardner.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2021 - 2023 Mikki Gardner Coaching

Who better to talk to about building an award-winning business than Aaron Warner, CEO of ProCircular and winner of Iowa's 2023 Small Business Person of the Year? Join us for an authentic discussion about leadership, scaling a business, and attracting & retaining talent, all while battling the all-to-common imposter syndrome plaguing CEOs worldwide.Website: Frustrated CEOSocial: LinkedIn

As a small business owner, serving your team well should be one of your top priorities. After all, a strong and motivated team is crucial for the success of any business. But how exactly can you serve your team well and create a positive work environment? To answer this question, I spoke with Donte Wilburn, the owner of Premier Auto Detailing. Donte has an inspiring story of turning his life around after a near-death experience and an eventual arrest for dealing drugs. After these life-changing events, Donte turned to Jesus and dedicated his life to serving others. This newfound faith has played a significant role in his business practices, as he strives to treat everyone he encounters with the same love and respect that he believes Jesus would show.Donte now owns several multimillion-dollar businesses, and he's known for his exceptional customer service and the way he treats his team. He's won several distinguished awards, including the Indiana Entrepreneur of the Year Award and the Small Business Person of the Year award. He's also a mentor, an associate pastor, and an author and speaker, all while running his successful businesses. His story is a testament to the power of redemption and the importance of serving others, both in business and in life. So If you're searching for valuable insights on how to cultivate a positive and supportive work culture that inspires your team to give their all, then this episode is an absolute must-listen! Specifically, this episode highlights the following themes:How Donte's life experiences shaped his business philosophyImportance of making core values alive in the organizationMaking an impact beyond profitOther Mentioned Links & ResourcesKnow more about Donte: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dontewilburnVisit Donte's websitehttps://dontewilburn.comAdd Donte on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donte.wilburn.58Learn more about Premier Auto Detailing:https://premierdetailingandwash.comGet a copy of his book, Born Hungry: You Were Made for Morehttps://www.amazon.com/Born-Hungry-Were-Made-More-ebook/dp/B0C2VWFM7QConnect via email: dwilburn@premierindiana.comLearn more about Treefrog services:https://www.treefrogmarketing.comSave $20 on your first order from InstaCarthttps://www.treefrogmarketing.com/instacart-coupon-codeJoin the Priority Pursuit Podcast Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/179106264013426 Follow Treefrog on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/treefroggersFollow or DM Victoria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorialrayburn

Our next guest was recently named our state's Small Business Person of the Year by the US Small Business Administration. She earned this award by successfully operating and growing a gift shop in the Lowcountry. Mike Switzer interviews Jennifer Megliore, owner of ArtWare in Hilton Head Island, SC.

To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! Studio Wish Salon Spa – Founder & Creator of Opportunities RY Coaching – Life & Business Coach Rowena Yeager has been a successfully driven artist behind the chair since 1987. Her career has been powered with education from Sassoon's, Redken, Wella, Pivot Point, Mantra, and Actyva. In 1995 She joined the Graham Webb National Guest Artist team and traveled for 6 years sharing Precision Cutting, training new educators how to be successful presenters, and working with distributor sales teams across the US. She has won several awards in her career, "Best Educational Presentation" by the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology for her stage work as a National Guest Artist with Graham Webb, “Small Business Person of the Year” by her Chamber of Commerce, and the PBA Spirit Award which honors the service of an outstanding member. In 2001 she opened Studio Wish Salon now located in Twinsburg, Ohio. Her and her successful team moved into a new location in October 2022 and added a spa to expand their services into luxury skincare with an emphasis on relaxation and mental health. Her salon has been named one of the top salons in the Akron Canton area and has been awarded 16 years as a "Top 200 Salon" in Salon Today Magazine. In 2002 Rowena joined PBA as a member. Known as a networking and social media guru she was voted by her peers in 2009 to represent the beauty industry on the PBA Salon/Spa Leadership Team where she served 9 years working to elevate the professionalism within the beauty industry. From 2017-2022 Rowena was appointed to the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology by Governer Kasich where she worked on cosmetology curriculum and rules committee with her fellow board members. Rowena's side business is life and business coaching. “Sharing knowledge on how to have success and experience the greatest joys in life fills my soul. If all the knowledge I have I kept to myself, it would have no value. Helping others find happiness and live their greatest journey of success without fear of failure is my purpose and passion. Create a world of kindness and love. Let's RISE! No one ever collided with the sky.”

Abdirahman Kahin owns Afro Deli & Grill which now has four locations around the metro and a fifth on the way. Today, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff came to town to award him the Small Business Person of the Year award. Abdi joined Jason to talk about the honor.

Meet Abdi Kahin.  He owns Afro Deli and Grill (4 locations) and was named The Small Business Administration's, "Small Business Person of the Year."

Martha Daniel's technology career has spanned both corporate and government sectors. Ms. Daniel served in the U.S. Navy and had a lengthy corporate career with positions ranging from mainframe programming to chief information officer. In 1992, she formed Information Management Resources, Inc. (IMRI). IMRI has a history of successfully implementing innovative technology solutions that addressed integration challenges for the emerging information technology industry. Today, under Ms. Daniel's leadership and strategic vision of “Translating business needs into technology solutions,” IMRI provides program management for over $300 million in data center operations; currently designing the public safety broadband first responder network (FirstNet); and provides cyber security governance and compliance, information assurance, and operations security solutions using the company's Cytellix Solutions. IMRI is ranked by Inc. Magazine as one of the Fastest Growing Companies in America. A published author and frequent speaker, Ms. Daniel co-authored a book entitled, On the Other Side of Midnight 2000, An Executive Guide to the Year 2000 Problem and most recently co-authored Million Dollar Conversations with 15 entrepreneur women. She is quoted as an industry spokesperson for a variety of publications and has been featured in the New York Times, Black Enterprise Magazine, and LA Times. On numerous occasions, Ms. Daniel has appeared on the “Inside OC” program on PBS, the nation's sixth-most watched public television station. Ms. Daniel has received a number of honors and awards for her business acumen and accomplishments. Most recently in 2014, she was honored by the White House as a Champion of Change, Women Veteran Leader. She was also the finalist for the Small Business Person of the Year by the Small Business Administration in 2016 and received the National Living History Maker Entrepreneur Award. She is an ordained minister and on the leadership team of First AME (Christ Our Redeemer) Church in Irvine, CA. Faith, family, and family business drive her in all she does! Visit IMRI at https://www.imri.com/ You can connect with her on her LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/marthadanielimri/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fromthehart/message

Ryan Wilson is the co-founder and CEO of The Gathering Spot, a private membership network that serves as a hub for collaboration, connections and experiences; the Chief Community Officer of Greenwood, a digital banking services platform; and a principal at A3C Conference and Festival. Ryan and his business partner opened The Gathering Spot in Atlanta in 2016, and have since expanded nationally. In 2022, The Gathering Spot was acquired by Greenwood, Inc, creating the largest fintech and community platform for Blacks and minorities with a combined community of over 1 million people. This partnership represents a historic move as one of the few black-on-black M&A transactions at scale and was recognized as one of the most influential Deals of Year in 2022 by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. A native to Atlanta, Ryan is currently an active board member of several Atlanta civic and community organizations. He has been named Small Business Person of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, one of Goldman Sach's Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, one of the country's most influential African-Americans in The Root 100 and the Ebony Power 100, one of Atlanta's 500 most powerful by Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Trend, and has received Atlanta's highest honor, The Phoenix Award. A trusted speaker, Ryan regularly moderates conversations with thought leaders and he has given many keynote presentations to notable corporations, conferences and universities. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc, The New York Times, Revolt, Black Enterprise, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Huffington Post, and USA Today among others. Ryan graduated from Georgetown University and Georgetown University Law Center where he proudly serves on the Board of Regents. He currently resides happily in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and two children. Follow Cam on Social Media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/CameronNewton/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameron1newton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamJNewton2/ Executive Producer: Cam Newton David Ricks III Produced / Directed By: David Ricks III https://www.instagram.com/david_ricksiii/ Production Manager: Ashe Kennedy Associate Producer: Briana Lawrence Camera: Jervius Pittman Joshua Dennard Vashon Revils Photography Amani Billups Location Sound / Sound Mix and Master: Troy Hermes Production Assistant: Jos Rivera Production: Iconic Saga http://bit.ly/IconicSagaInstagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Wilson is the co-founder and CEO of The Gathering Spot, a private membership network that serves as a hub for collaboration, connections and experiences; the Chief Community Officer of Greenwood, a digital banking services platform; and a principal at A3C Conference and Festival. Ryan and his business partner opened The Gathering Spot in Atlanta in 2016, and have since expanded nationally. In 2022, The Gathering Spot was acquired by Greenwood, Inc, creating the largest fintech and community platform for Blacks and minorities with a combined community of over 1 million people. This partnership represents a historic move as one of the few black-on-black M&A transactions at scale and was recognized as one of the most influential Deals of Year in 2022 by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. A native to Atlanta, Ryan is currently an active board member of several Atlanta civic and community organizations. He has been named Small Business Person of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, one of Goldman Sach's Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, one of the country's most influential African-Americans in The Root 100 and the Ebony Power 100, one of Atlanta's 500 most powerful by Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Trend, and has received Atlanta's highest honor, The Phoenix Award. A trusted speaker, Ryan regularly moderates conversations with thought leaders and he has given many keynote presentations to notable corporations, conferences and universities. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc, The New York Times, Revolt, Black Enterprise, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Huffington Post, and USA Today among others. Ryan graduated from Georgetown University and Georgetown University Law Center where he proudly serves on the Board of Regents. He currently resides happily in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and two children. Follow Cam on Social Media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/CameronNewton/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameron1newton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamJNewton2/ Executive Producer: Cam Newton David Ricks III Produced / Directed By: David Ricks III https://www.instagram.com/david_ricksiii/ Production Manager: Ashe Kennedy Associate Producer: Briana Lawrence Camera: Jervius Pittman Joshua Dennard Vashon Revils Photography Amani Billups Location Sound / Sound Mix and Master: Troy Hermes Production Assistant: Jos Rivera Production: Iconic Saga http://bit.ly/IconicSagaInstagram

Entellect is a full life-cycle Business Development boutique company that works with companies to help scale their current processes and resources. Our cadre of experts helps companies scale up by augmenting their current resources and elevating their marketplace status to make them more competitive. In addition, we offer tailored solutions to expand a company's capabilities and efficiently support enduring success. Entellect has aided dozens of businesses in understanding the federal procurement landscape, navigating the competitive terrain, and winning contracts totaling more than $150B in value. We employ government contracting thought-leaders, individuals who share their knowledge with their clients and the GovCon community at large. These thought-leaders speak at AFCEA, regional PTACs, VETS, and other venues on GovCon topics, including partnering, debriefings and protests, capture management, pipeline management, and more. Entellect supports and mentors small businesses to understand and thrive in the GovCon market and provides executive coaching support to SDVOSB, 8(a), WOSB, and other minority-owned small business leaders. We provide various services, including Capture Management, Proposal Management, Strategic Pricing, Contracts Management, Financial Management, and Business Operations Optimization. These services are critical in allowing companies to win bids in the short term and become more efficient, cost-effective firms thereafter. As President of Entellect LLC, Ms. Tan Wilson provides full-lifecycle business support to primarily small businesses. She is an experienced and successful entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in business development and program management across federal and commercial business sectors. As a supporter of the small business community, Ms. Wilson aids businesses in their strategic planning, business development, capture management, proposal management, partnership development, operations support, and leadership coaching. She brings extensive management experience in leading large project teams of diverse stakeholders, ranging from C-level executives. In addition, she was the 2021 Chair of AFCEA's Small Business Committee (SBC), Small Business Person of the Year for 2020, and has provided invaluable support to AFCEA small businesses. Ms. Wilson is also a Board Member on AFCEA International and Emeritus Chair of the SBC. Follow Tan Wilson on LinkedIn for all tips and gems about her experience in #GovCon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanwilsonpmp/ Learn more about Entellect and the work they do: entellectllc.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/support

Entellect is a full life-cycle Business Development boutique company that works with companies to help scale their current processes and resources. Our cadre of experts helps companies scale up by augmenting their current resources and elevating their marketplace status to make them more competitive. In addition, we offer tailored solutions to expand a company's capabilities and efficiently support enduring success. Entellect has aided dozens of businesses in understanding the federal procurement landscape, navigating the competitive terrain, and winning contracts totaling more than $150B in value. We employ government contracting thought-leaders, individuals who share their knowledge with their clients and the GovCon community at large. These thought-leaders speak at AFCEA, regional PTACs, VETS, and other venues on GovCon topics, including partnering, debriefings and protests, capture management, pipeline management, and more. Entellect supports and mentors small businesses to understand and thrive in the GovCon market and provides executive coaching support to SDVOSB, 8(a), WOSB, and other minority-owned small business leaders. We provide various services, including Capture Management, Proposal Management, Strategic Pricing, Contracts Management, Financial Management, and Business Operations Optimization. These services are critical in allowing companies to win bids in the short term and become more efficient, cost-effective firms thereafter. As President of Entellect LLC, Ms. Tan Wilson provides full-lifecycle business support to primarily small businesses. She is an experienced and successful entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in business development and program management across federal and commercial business sectors. As a supporter of the small business community, Ms. Wilson aids businesses in their strategic planning, business development, capture management, proposal management, partnership development, operations support, and leadership coaching. She brings extensive management experience in leading large project teams of diverse stakeholders, ranging from C-level executives. In addition, she was the 2021 Chair of AFCEA's Small Business Committee (SBC), Small Business Person of the Year for 2020, and has provided invaluable support to AFCEA small businesses. Ms. Wilson is also a Board Member on AFCEA International and Emeritus Chair of the SBC. Follow Tan Wilson on LinkedIn for all tips and gems about her experience in #GovCon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanwilsonpmp/ Learn more about Entellect and the work they do: entellectllc.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/governmentcoins/support

Randi Karpinia, CEO of Sagacity Legal, transforms entrepreneur's ideas and inventions into intellectual property assets that can lead to huge profits. With over twenty years of legal experience, Ms. Karpinia is a recognized expert in all aspects of business legal operations with a focus on intellectual property rights and management. At Sagacity Legal, she guides her clients through the legal risks they'll face now and in the future, so they can focus their time and efforts on the value, expertise, and experience they bring to their business.Ms. Karpinia's expertise is well recognized industry-wide including recently being honored as a 2021 Small Business Person of the Year Finalist by the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches and included in the WIPF – 2021 Powerful Women in IP list.Ms. Karpinia's credentials include a B.E.E, with honors, from Georgia Institute of Technology; a M.E.E. from Florida Atlantic University; and a J.D. Magna Cum Laude from Nova Southeastern University. Ms. Karpinia is admitted to practice law in Florida and before the USPTO, and is a Florida Bar Board Certified Intellectual Property Lawyer.Randi's firm, Sagacity Legal PLLC has just been named a 2022 Best of Florida “Intellectual Property Law Firm” in the Guide to Florida's annual readers' poll.Learn More: https://sagacitylegal.com/Not Legal AdviceThe information contained in this podcast is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice, nor are they intended as a source of advertising or solicitation. The material on this podcast may not reflect the most current legal developments. The content and interpretation of the law addressed herein is subject to revision. We disclaim all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all the contents of this site to the fullest extent permitted by law. Do not act or refrain from acting upon this information without seeking professional legal counsel in your own state. The information in this podcast should not be viewed as an offer to perform legal services in any jurisdiction other than those in which Sagacity Legal's attorneys are licensed to practice. No past results serve in any way as a guarantee of future results.Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-randi-karpinia-ceo-of-sagacity-legal-understanding-worldwide-patent-strategies

Randi Karpinia, CEO of Sagacity Legal, transforms entrepreneur's ideas and inventions into intellectual property assets that can lead to huge profits. With over twenty years of legal experience, Ms. Karpinia is a recognized expert in all aspects of business legal operations with a focus on intellectual property rights and management. At Sagacity Legal, she guides her clients through the legal risks they'll face now and in the future, so they can focus their time and efforts on the value, expertise, and experience they bring to their business.Ms. Karpinia's expertise is well recognized industry-wide including recently being honored as a 2021 Small Business Person of the Year Finalist by the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches and included in the WIPF – 2021 Powerful Women in IP list.Ms. Karpinia's credentials include a B.E.E, with honors, from Georgia Institute of Technology; a M.E.E. from Florida Atlantic University; and a J.D. Magna Cum Laude from Nova Southeastern University. Ms. Karpinia is admitted to practice law in Florida and before the USPTO, and is a Florida Bar Board Certified Intellectual Property Lawyer.Randi's firm, Sagacity Legal PLLC has just been named a 2022 Best of Florida “Intellectual Property Law Firm” in the Guide to Florida's annual readers' poll.Learn More: https://sagacitylegal.com/Not Legal AdviceThe information contained in this podcast is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice, nor are they intended as a source of advertising or solicitation. The material on this podcast may not reflect the most current legal developments. The content and interpretation of the law addressed herein is subject to revision. We disclaim all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all the contents of this site to the fullest extent permitted by law. Do not act or refrain from acting upon this information without seeking professional legal counsel in your own state. The information in this podcast should not be viewed as an offer to perform legal services in any jurisdiction other than those in which Sagacity Legal's attorneys are licensed to practice. No past results serve in any way as a guarantee of future results.Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-randi-karpinia-ceo-of-sagacity-legal-understanding-worldwide-patent-strategies

Anne-Marie Faiola has created a soapmaking empire with Bramble Berry, a company she founded in 1999 in a 400 square foot space. Today she is CEO, the company has more than 100 employees   With over 60,000 customers, Bramble Berry is THE place to shop online for supplies and kits as well as being a vast educational resource for people getting into the craft of soapmaking or starting their own businesses.    And one of those resources is the Bramble Berry YouTube channel where Anne-Marie posted her first video in 2009 and continues to teach viewers how to make soap, candles, skin care products and more.    Anne-Marie is the author of several soap making books and has been awarded Small Business Person of the Year from the Washington State Small Business Association, Business Woman of the Year by the Washington State Women's Business Owners Association, and a Best Boss in America by Fortune Small Business. This is such a success story and inspiration for anyone just starting out with a small space and a dream to start a business.   Today, talented soapers from all over the world are making absolutely stunning works of art out of lye and oil, largely inspired by Anne-Marie and Bramble Berry.    Bramble Berry on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/soapqueentv  Bramble Berrry website: https://www.brambleberry.com/ 

Earlier this year, the US Small Business Administration named our next guest as the South Carolina Small Business Person of the Year for 2022. Mike Switzer interviews Ann Son, owner of Holy City Linen Service in North Charleston, SC.

Randi Karpinia, CEO of Sagacity Legal, transforms entrepreneur's ideas and inventions into intellectual property assets that can lead to huge profits. With over twenty years of legal experience, Ms. Karpinia is a recognized expert in all aspects of business legal operations with a focus on intellectual property rights and management. At Sagacity Legal, she guides her clients through the legal risks they'll face now and in the future, so they can focus their time and efforts on the value, expertise, and experience they bring to their business.Ms. Karpinia's expertise is well recognized industry-wide including recently being honored as a 2021 Small Business Person of the Year Finalist by the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches and included in the WIPF – 2021 Powerful Women in IP list.Ms. Karpinia's credentials include a B.E.E, with honors, from Georgia Institute of Technology; a M.E.E. from Florida Atlantic University; and a J.D. Magna Cum Laude from Nova Southeastern University. Ms. Karpinia is admitted to practice law in Florida and before the USPTO, and is a Florida Bar Board Certified Intellectual Property Lawyer.Learn More: https://sagacitylegal.com/ Not Legal AdviceThe information contained in this podcast is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice, nor are they intended as a source of advertising or solicitation. The material on this podcast may not reflect the most current legal developments. The content and interpretation of the law addressed herein is subject to revision. We disclaim all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all the contents of this site to the fullest extent permitted by law. Do not act or refrain from acting upon this information without seeking professional legal counsel in your own state. The information in this podcast should not be viewed as an offer to perform legal services in any jurisdiction other than those in which Sagacity Legal's attorneys are licensed to practice. No past results serve in any way as a guarantee of future results.Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-randi-karpinia-ceo-of-sagacity-legal-discussing-the-best-patent-filing-strategy

Randi Karpinia, CEO of Sagacity Legal, transforms entrepreneur's ideas and inventions into intellectual property assets that can lead to huge profits. With over twenty years of legal experience, Ms. Karpinia is a recognized expert in all aspects of business legal operations with a focus on intellectual property rights and management. At Sagacity Legal, she guides her clients through the legal risks they'll face now and in the future, so they can focus their time and efforts on the value, expertise, and experience they bring to their business.Ms. Karpinia's expertise is well recognized industry-wide including recently being honored as a 2021 Small Business Person of the Year Finalist by the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches and included in the WIPF – 2021 Powerful Women in IP list.Ms. Karpinia's credentials include a B.E.E, with honors, from Georgia Institute of Technology; a M.E.E. from Florida Atlantic University; and a J.D. Magna Cum Laude from Nova Southeastern University. Ms. Karpinia is admitted to practice law in Florida and before the USPTO, and is a Florida Bar Board Certified Intellectual Property Lawyer.Learn More: https://sagacitylegal.com/ Not Legal AdviceThe information contained in this podcast is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice, nor are they intended as a source of advertising or solicitation. The material on this podcast may not reflect the most current legal developments. The content and interpretation of the law addressed herein is subject to revision. We disclaim all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all the contents of this site to the fullest extent permitted by law. Do not act or refrain from acting upon this information without seeking professional legal counsel in your own state. The information in this podcast should not be viewed as an offer to perform legal services in any jurisdiction other than those in which Sagacity Legal's attorneys are licensed to practice. No past results serve in any way as a guarantee of future results.Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-randi-karpinia-ceo-of-sagacity-legal-discussing-the-best-patent-filing-strategy

Randi Karpinia, CEO of Sagacity Legal, transforms entrepreneur's ideas and inventions into intellectual property assets that can lead to huge profits. With over twenty years of legal experience, Ms. Karpinia is a recognized expert in all aspects of business legal operations with a focus on intellectual property rights and management. At Sagacity Legal, she guides her clients through the legal risks they'll face now and in the future, so they can focus their time and efforts on the value, expertise, and experience they bring to their business.Ms. Karpinia's expertise is well recognized industry-wide including recently being honored as a 2021 Small Business Person of the Year Finalist by the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches and included in the WIPF – 2021 Powerful Women in IP list.Ms. Karpinia's credentials include a B.E.E, with honors, from Georgia Institute of Technology; a M.E.E. from Florida Atlantic University; and a J.D. Magna Cum Laude from Nova Southeastern University. Ms. Karpinia is admitted to practice law in Florida and before the USPTO, and is a Florida Bar Board Certified Intellectual Property Lawyer.Learn More: https://sagacitylegal.com/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-randi-karpinia-ceo-of-sagacity-legal-discussing-patenting-an-invention

Randi Karpinia, CEO of Sagacity Legal, transforms entrepreneur's ideas and inventions into intellectual property assets that can lead to huge profits. With over twenty years of legal experience, Ms. Karpinia is a recognized expert in all aspects of business legal operations with a focus on intellectual property rights and management. At Sagacity Legal, she guides her clients through the legal risks they'll face now and in the future, so they can focus their time and efforts on the value, expertise, and experience they bring to their business.Ms. Karpinia's expertise is well recognized industry-wide including recently being honored as a 2021 Small Business Person of the Year Finalist by the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches and included in the WIPF – 2021 Powerful Women in IP list.Ms. Karpinia's credentials include a B.E.E, with honors, from Georgia Institute of Technology; a M.E.E. from Florida Atlantic University; and a J.D. Magna Cum Laude from Nova Southeastern University. Ms. Karpinia is admitted to practice law in Florida and before the USPTO, and is a Florida Bar Board Certified Intellectual Property Lawyer.Learn More: https://sagacitylegal.com/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-randi-karpinia-ceo-of-sagacity-legal-discussing-patenting-an-invention

What is the difference between a copyright and a trademark? What about a service mark? Listen in as we go through how you can protect your intellectual property and how to avoid using someone else's property and possibly avoid legal liabilities when producing any form of content. Our guest, Randi Karpinia of Sagacity Legal walks us through knowing what the difference is between the different types of protections and how we can use those protections to keep our intellectual property ours. Randi Karpinia is the CEO of Sagacity Legal, a firm that transforms entrepreneurs' ideas and inventions into intellectual property assets that can lead to huge profits. With over twenty years of legal experience, Ms. Karpinia is a recognized expert in all aspects of business legal operations with a focus on intellectual property rights and management. At Sagacity Legal, she guides her clients through the legal risks they'll face now, and in the future, so they can focus their time and efforts on the value, expertise, and experience they bring to their business. Ms. Karpinia's expertise is well recognized industry-wide including recently being honored as a 2021 Small Business Person of the Year Finalist by the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches and included in the ‘WIPF' - 2021 Powerful Women in IP list. Ms. Karpinia is admitted to practice law in Florida, before the USPTO, and is a Florida Bar Board Certified Intellectual Property Lawyer. The information covered in the show does not constitute legal advice and is for informational use only. Connect with Randi on LinkedIn and visit her online at sagacitylegal.com #copyright #trademark #intellectualproperty

Lisa Riley is a Pinot's Palette Franchise Owner in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pinot's Palette is a painting studio and wine bar where they walk people step-by-step through a complete canvas painting for two hours while they listen to rock and pop music and drink libations.  Lisa owns all three Tulsa area Pinot's Palette franchises. The Oklahoma Small Business Association named her 2020's Small Business Person of the Year. In this episode… Imagine quitting your corporate-America job, never being an entrepreneur, and spending your life savings to buy a franchise. Then months later, someone else is about to buy the same franchise at a location 12 minutes from yours. If you let that happen, anything they do wrong will affect your business and erode your life savings.  You can't let your life savings be at the mercy of someone else's actions. And you don't have the money to afford a new location. While trying to figure a way out, you're diagnosed with cancer. How do you handle it all? Lisa Riley conquered cancer and went on to open a third location. Want to find out more about Lisa's story? Listen to this Inspired Insider Podcast episode with host Dr. Jeremy Weisz featuring Lisa Riley live from the Entrepreneurs' Organization Global Leadership Conference. They discuss Lisa's journey into entrepreneurship and owning a Pinot's Pallance franchise, her efforts to keep the business alive over the pandemic, balancing being a mom and owning a business, conquering cancer, hitting a business milestone, and more!

Thank you, Liz! It was such an honour and pleasure to have you as a guest. Sharing your personal story with us was important in helping others feel seen and not forgotten.  Thank you for creating a safe space for all and helping others find their voice.Meet Elizabeth (Miss Liz)Elizabeth Jean Olivia Gagnon is an established Best Selling International CoAuthor, International Keynote Speaker, Founder/Creator of Miss Liz Teatime and Parties, Global Peace Challenge 2020 Ambassador for Canada

Paki & Chris invite the President and Co-Owner of ALL IN AVIATION @allinaviation (Mr. Paul Sallach) @psallach to join the CIRCLE for Episode 90. 

Alex Membrillo is the founder and CEO of Cardinal Digital Marketing based in Atlanta, GA. Launched in 2009, Cardinal has become a leading digital marketing agency. They have been named to Atlanta Business Chronicle's Pacesetter List. The company has also been named multiple years to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing privately held US companies. In Addition, Cardinal has been selected by Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of the Best Places to Work in Atlanta. Alex's accolades include being named Digital Marketer of the Year by Technology Association of Atlanta (TAG), the Small Business Person of the Year, Rising Star (presented by Atlanta Business Chronicle), and was named to the inaugural list of Georgia State University's 40 Under 40 list of alumni.As a leader, Alex values people as Cardinal Digital Marketing's most important resource. Alex understands that a well-oiled machine works best when each individual part is working to its full potential. He loves meeting with peers to discuss innovative ideas and brainstorm ways to make their organization even better. He never settles on past successes; he always pushes his team to get to the next level. Alex has developed an extremely positive and collaborative work environment. Additionally, he also has a transparent leadership style, which has generated confidence from his team. Alex lives his passion, which is truly helping businesses grow. He also has the mantra that at Cardinal they are setting the industry standard for ethical digital marketing practices.More Info: Cardinal Digital MarketingSponsors: Launch Your APP: PassionIOFree Coaching Session: Masterleadership.orgSupport Our Show: Click HereSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bonnie James, the president and a founder of Advanced Reading Concepts, is a speed reading expert and dynamic presenter who won the Small Business Person of the Year by the Grandview Area Chamber of Commerce, has been listed in Business First's "Who's Who in Business Education and Training." She is sought after nationwide as a speaker and trainer for conferences, associations, schools, corporations, the government, and the military. She has helped thousands of busy people achieve their goals in education, business, and life. Bonnie says that the reason she still loves teaching speed reading is that "I love helping people reach a potential they never even knew they had." https://advancedreading.com/index.asp (Advanced Reading Concepts Speed Reading Plus) To run a successful business, you need resources, valuable connections and community recognition. Business Inspires will provide you with the tools, resources, and examples to inspire you to create the business you are envisioning. With more than 60 years as an integral part of the Grandview, Upper Arlington and Marble Cliff communities, the Tri-Village Chamber Partnership is dedicated to a singular purpose - the success of the business community. Thank you for downloading, listening and following Business Inspires, https://www.chamberpartnership.org/ (a Tri-Village Chamber Partnership podcast). This season is presented by:  https://marblecliff.org/ (Village of Marble Cliff), https://www.burgessniple.com/ (Burgess & Niple), https://www.grandviewheights.gov/ (City of Grandview Heights), https://datadrivenchiropractic.com/ (Optimize Chiropractic), and https://upperarlingtonoh.gov/ (City of Upper Arlington.) To schedule a guest appearance, or find out more about sponsoring Business Inspires, send an email to: David Polakowski, President/CEO, Tri-Village Chamber Partnership david@chamberpartnership.org Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player. HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends!   If you liked this episode, https://www.pleasereviewmypodcast.com/secpodcast (please leave us a rating and a review in iTunes. Here's how). Discover more podcasts like this at https://www.circle270media.com (Circle270Media Podcast Consultants). Copyright 2022 Tri-Village Chamber Partnership

On this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, Len sits down with Wayne Kerr to discuss how Wayne successfully built a million dollar practice in a small town from a cold start long before the days of computers, practice management software, the internet, advertising, or social media. It wasn't easy and there were many missteps.  He learned to calculate his break even point, schedule the correct number of hygiene days per week, and to never spend more than 10% of monthly collections on elective items, and to meet or exceed his daily overhead by lunchtime.   Takeaways from this episode includes:  Recognize the importance of being a community partner to build your practice Why a cash flow document tells you more about your practice than a profit and loss Technique to seat patients on time Formula for number of hygiene days/wk Calculate your break even point   Sharing forty-two years of clinical and business experience with the dental profession, Dr. Kerr earned Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry and was honored in 2011 with its presentation of the Life-Long Learning and Service Recognition Award. He is a Fellow of both the American and International Colleges of Dentistry and an Honored Fellow of the Georgia Dental Association. He has been recognized by state and local organizations as the Small Business-Person of the Year, Dentist of the Year, and Citizen and Professional of the Year.

What's the Map to a Million???For decades, Brandon Vaughn witnessed his own father's drive and dedication to owning/operating a small cleaning business. For 33 years, his father ran his small business as a single employee. In 2012, his father was diagnosed with a serious illness that prevented him from performing the physical tasks required to keep the business running. Brandon purchased the business with a promise to grow it in order to support his parents. In under 6 seasons, Brandon grew the business from zero to over 70 employees (hiring 25 employees in only 30 days), increasing revenues from $8k/mo to over $450k/mo. In 2017, he was awarded the S.B.A Small Business Person of the Year award for the state of Oregon. Today, Brandon helps thousands of small business owners systemize and scale their companies through his company CONQUER®, which provides personalized mentorship and training programs for small business owners. Brandon has started a brand new service business from scratch using resources in CONQUER® and has scaled his new service company from 0 to $100,000/mo in only 4 months. Resources Brandon Vaugh with https://automategrowsell.com/team/ (Automate Grow Sell) Tay Meroni (Marketing) with https://powerwashingpalmbeach.com/ (Pure Pressure Washing) Meaghan Likes (Finances) with https://www.bookkeepingacademyonline.com/ (Bookkeeping Academy Online), https://likesaccounting.com/ (Likes Accounting Company )& https://jefflikescleanwindows.com/ (Jeff Likes Clean Windows & Gutters) Michelle Myers (Systems) with https://www.pinkcallers.com/ (Pink Callers) Martha Woodward (People) with https://www.thepayforperformanceexpert.com/ (The Pay for Performance Expert), https://qualitydrivensoftware.com/ (Quality Driven Software) & https://www.dusting-divas.com/ (Dusting Divas)

Jenn Graham is on a mission to design a more inclusive world. An activist, designer, and civic tech entrepreneur, Jenn Graham is the Founder and CEO of Inclusivv, bringing diverse voices together for conversations that matter. Since starting Inclusivv as a social experiment in Atlanta, Jenn has built a global team and a digital platform that has already enabled thousands of conversations around the world—both in-person and virtual. Her clients range from Facebook to Coca-Cola, including beloved organizations such as The King Center, Sierra Club, and The Aspen Institute.Featured as a “2020 World-Changing Woman in Conscious Business” by Conscious Media Company, and recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as “Small Business Person of the Year – Rising Star” in 2019. Jenn's work has also been recognized by President Obama and has received numerous awards for social impact and creative community engagement. https://www.inclusivv.co/00:00 - 01:00 About Jenn Graham 01:00 - 02:00 This week's sponsor Misfit Markets! https://www.peppershock.com/offers/ 02:00 - 04:43 Rhea's Marketing Tips04:43 - 04:54 Welcome to the Marketing Expedition Podcast04:54 - 06:57 Welcome Jenn06:57 - 10:11 How a bike accident inspired Jenn10:11 - 14:56 Rebranding your business 14:56 - 17:32 What it's like to work with Jenn17:32 - 19:02 Working with TEDx Atlanta 19:02 - 24:14 How to get someone to hire your small business 24:14 - 27:18 Jenn's goals 27:18 - 30:54 Being a woman entrepreneur 30:54 - 34:05 Helpful marketing tips 34:05 - 38:23 Devouring books38:23 - 39:49 How to get ahold of Jenn - https://www.inclusivv.co/39:49 - 40:50 Thank you Jenn40:59 - 41:49 Be sure to join the https://themarketingexpedition.com/Misfits Market 40% off! Use our link to get your credit.#sustainability #ecofriendly #environment #inclusiveness #diversityandinclusion #happiness #womeninbusiness #womenempowerment #smallbusiness #entrepreneur #girlboss #bossbabe #branding #marketing #advertising #marketingstrategy #Inclusivv