One Minute Interviews

Passing Down Values in the Family Business, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio Family Business Radio host Anthony Chen references a poignant scene from the movie Inception to underscore the significance of sustaining and passing down family values in the business. Anthony's commentary was taken from this episode of Family Business Radio. Family Business Radio is underwritten […] The...

Thinking Beyond the Leisure of Retirement, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio Family Business Radio host Anthony Chen urges us to think beyond the leisure of retirement and make a broad, well-conceived plan. Anthony's commentary was taken from this episode of Family Business Radio. Family Business Radio is underwritten by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network. Transcript As...

Family or Finance?, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio When you have a choice between family or finance, there's not really a choice, says host Anthony Chen. Family always comes first. Anthony's commentary was taken from this episode of Family Business Radio. Family Business Radio is underwritten by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network. Transcript As we're closing out with...

Finding Financial Happiness as a Couple, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio In this commentary from a recent Family Business Radio episode, host Anthony Chen underscores that beyond monetary concerns, understanding what constitutes happiness for couples is crucial. Anthony's commentary was taken from this episode of Family Business Radio. Family Business Radio is underwritten by Anth...

One Essential Question for Your Advisor, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio In this commentary from a recent Family Business Radio episode, host Anthony Chen shares one essential question you need to ask of any advisor you're considering working with. Anthony's commentary was taken from this episode of Family Business Radio. Family Business Radio is underwritten by Anthony […] The po...

Financial Infidelity: The Hidden Threat to Marriages (One Minute Interview, Episode 133) During her recent appearance on North Fulton Business Radio with host John Ray, Kathy Healy of Healy Wealth Management addressed a growing concern in marriages: financial infidelity. Healy noted that money consistently ranks as the primary source of conflict between married couples. She […] The post Financial...

The Value of Self-Effacing Humor, with Comedian Jeff Justice (One Minute Interview, Episode 132) During a recent interview on North Fulton Business Radio with host John Ray, comedian and humor expert Jeff Justice shared a profound insight about effective communication that many business professionals overlook. Self-effacing humor--the art of laughing at your own mistakes and missteps--creates […]...

The Best Advice I Ever Received, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio In this commentary from a recent Family Business Radio episode, host Anthony Chen shares the best advice he ever received. Anthony's commentary was taken from this episode of Family Business Radio. Family Business Radio is underwritten by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network. Transcript The most thankful ad...

Unlock Hidden Profits, with Bill McDermott, Host of ProfitSense In a commentary from a recent episode of ProfitSense, Bill McDermott, The Profitability Coach, discusses several ways to unlock hidden profits in your business. Bill's commentary was taken from this episode of ProfitSense. ProfitSense with Bill McDermott is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX® in Alp...

Being Charitable and Profitable at the Same Time, with Jason Etheridge, Logic Speak (One Minute Interview, Episode 129) Jason Etheridge: I do think it's possible to be both charitable and profitable. But you have to decide that first. You can't be profitable first and then decide to be charitable. Because we all know the more we […] The post Being Charitable and Profitable at the Same Time, with J...

The Fundamental Breakdown Between Sales and Marketing, with Sean Shannon, Strategic Growth Design (One Minute Interview, Episode 128) Sean Shannon: The fundamental breakdown between sales and marketing, as I have seen it in my time, is an understanding of the ideal customer profile. In other words, marketing oftentimes is providing leads to the sales team that […] The post The Fundamental Breakdow...

What's the Difference Between a Profitability Coach and a Part-Time CFO?, with Bill McDermott, Host of ProfitSense In a commentary from a recent episode of ProfitSense, Bill McDermott, The Profitability Coach, outlines the difference between a profitability coach and a part-time CFO, and the circumstances that necessitate hiring one or the other. Bill's commentary was […] The post What's the Diffe...

Meaning Behind the Dollars, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio In this commentary from a recent Family Business Radio episode, host Anthony Chen discusses the meaning behind the dollars. Anthony's commentary was taken from this episode of Family Business Radio. Family Business Radio is underwritten by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network. Transcript Anthony Chen: So to clos...

Financial Planner vs. Business Exit Planner: What's the Difference?, with Bill McDermott, Host of ProfitSense In a commentary from a recent episode of ProfitSense, Bill McDermott, The Profitability Coach, offers an insightful comparison between a financial planner and a business exit planner, emphasizing the significance of both for entrepreneurs. Bill's commentary was taken from this episode of P...

What is Exit Planning?, with Bill McDermott, Host of ProfitSense In this commentary from a recent episode of ProfitSense, Bill McDermott, The Profitability Coach, explains why exit planning is much more than simply selling a business. Bill's commentary was taken from this episode of ProfitSense. ProfitSense with Bill McDermott is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton Studio of Business RadioX®...

What is Profitability?, with Bill McDermott, Host of ProfitSense In this commentary from a recent episode of ProfitSense, Bill McDermott, The Profitability Coach, defines profitability and discusses the dynamics behind it. Bill's commentary was taken from this episode of ProfitSense. ProfitSense with Bill McDermott is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton Studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharet...

What Do After Loss Professionals Do?, with Rachel Donnelly, AfterLight Rachel Donnelly: One of the things that people have to do when they become an executor is put together the process of how they're going to attack it. And we come in and help them to really get organized, do an audit and inventory of […] The post What Do After Loss Professionals Do?, with Rachel Donnelly, AfterLight appeared fir...

The Current State of the M&A Market, with Don Bravaldo, Bravaldo Capital Advisors Don Bravaldo: When it costs more to buy a business, the M&A activity will slow, especially for larger transactions, which involve a lot more debt and banks being more cautious or less willing to lend into those markets. Thankfully, our marketplace of a […] The post The Current State of the M&A Market, wit...

Smart Risk Taking, with Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio In a commentary from a recent Family Business Radio episode, host Anthony Chen discusses smart risk taking for major financial decisions. Anthony's commentary was taken from this episode of Family Business Radio. Family Business Radio is underwritten by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network. Transcript Anthony Chen: Now,...

Two Lessons I've Learned After 15 Years as The Profitability Coach, with Bill McDermott, Host of ProfitSense In this commentary from a recent episode of ProfitSense, Bill talks about two lessons he's learned in his business after 15 years as The Profitability Coach. Bill's commentary was taken from this episode of ProfitSense. ProfitSense with Bill McDermott is produced by John […] The post Two Le...

The Quickest Way An Employer Can Build Trust, with Wendy Patel, HR Solutions Atlanta Wendy Patel: One of the quickest ways that a business owner can show trust is to admit their mistake, admit that they don't have all the answers. They, simply can say, Hey guys, I messed up yesterday when we did this […] The post The Quickest Way An Employer Can Build Trust, with Wendy Patel, HR Solutions Atlanta...

Strategic Planning for a Successful Business Exit, with Andrew Henry, Childs Company You obviously have the time between now and exit and then the time post-exit. Asset diversification is one of the things we talk about. Tax strategies. Again, not a practicing CPA, but I still hold on to it. So no, it's not enough […] The post Strategic Planning for a Successful Business Exit, with Andrew Henry, C...

Don't Run Your Business Without These Two Things, with Bill McDermott, Host of ProfitSense In this commentary from a recent episode of ProfitSense, Bill talks about two things you shouldn't neglect as you run your business. Bill's commentary was taken from this episode of ProfitSense. ProfitSense with Bill McDermott is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton Studio of Business RadioX® in […] The...

Challenges in Exiting a Business, with Peter Faser, The Profitability Coach Peter Faser: I think, the first challenge you always run into is valuation expectations. Having a good understanding of what recent trades are in a specific industry is vital to understanding what your company is worth. I think a tendency of business owners, because […] The post Challenges in Exiting a Business, with Peter...

The X Factor in Leadership, with Bill McDermott, Host of ProfitSense In this commentary from a recent episode of ProfitSense, Bill shares the story of a CEO he considers to have the X factor in leadership. Bill's commentary was taken from this episode of ProfitSense. ProfitSense with Bill McDermott is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton Studio of Business RadioX® in […] The post The X Factor...