Business Inspires

We are thrilled to host Mayor Greta Kearns of Grandview Heights, who joins us to discuss the transformative journey the city has experienced under her leadership. Since taking office in January 2020, Mayor Kearns has navigated substantial challenges, including a significant leadership transition and the global pandemic. Under her guidance, Grandview Heights has enhanced its technology and communic...

Brian John, founder of Echo and Athena , possesses a deep-seated passion for leadership, inspiration, and kindness—a trinity of values he identified as his calling from a tender age. A firm believer in the power of productivity and the significance of leaving a lasting legacy, Brian's relentless pursuit of results saw him ascend swiftly within the educational sphere. Brian's journey, spanning seve...

In this episode of Business Inspires, host Brett Johnson and co-host Katie Ellis sit down with the dynamic Yasmine Robles, owner and lead (self-proclaimed!) digital nerd of Robles Designs. Yasmine shares her journey as a solopreneur to becoming the head of a growing team at Robles Designs. She dives into the ups and downs she's faced as an entrepreneur and how personal and business challenges have...

Welcome back to Business Inspires! We asked George Cleary and George Cleary II to join us, to talk about The Cleary Company celebrating 30 years of ingenuity. They've transformed home renovations, emphasizing relationships and sustainable growth. These industry pioneers have shifted from general contracting to an all-encompassing design-build model, revolutionizing client experiences. Embracing Wo...

In this episode of Business Inspires, host Brett Johnson and cohost Katie Ellis are joined by Sierra Thomas, the owner of Touché Financial Solutions and the newly appointed Tri-Village Chamber treasurer. Sierra shares her journey from starting in pre-med to establishing Touché Financial Solutions and empowering others through financial education. She discusses the importance of a welcoming approac...

In this episode of Business Inspires, our hosts Katie Ellis and Brett Johnson are joined by Laura Oldham, the founder of Starburst Media , a web design company. Laura shares her journey from aspiring journalist to becoming a successful entrepreneur, navigating the dynamic world of digital marketing and web design. From bartending in Chicago to learning about monetizing social media, Laura's unconv...

Welcome to another episode of Business Inspires! In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Juan Alvarez , a conscious executive coach and meditation teacher. Juan shares his journey of how he discovered meditation at a young age and how it transformed his life as he navigated the challenges of becoming a CEO. Now, Juan helps business leaders become more present, peaceful, and purposefu...

Brandon Borgmann is a valuable member of the Carlisle Patchen and Murphy law firm. Brandon is an expert in estate and business succession planning, probate special needs law, and tax. He provides legal counsel to individuals, business owners, and families, helping them with estate planning, tax planning, and business succession planning. He shares insights on the importance of estate planning, dis...

Giving first-generation entrepreneurs the CLARITY and GUIDANCE to help integrate and achieve their life, business, and financial goals. That's what Gerber is all about. And we hear how this is done with our guest, Liz Damceksi, Relationship Manager at Gerber. Elizabeta. Damceski@gerberclarity.com To run a successful business, you need resources, valuable connections, and community recognition. Bus...

In the latest episode of Business Inspires, we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Eric Hutchison of Hutchison Consulting . Here are some key takeaways from our conversation: • Employee engagement and satisfaction are at the forefront of organizational psychology, and a sense of belonging is a significant predictor of employee engagement, which is essential in this labor market. • Strategic plann...

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 envision. 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 pu...

You'll get an inside look at the world of concierge medicine with pediatrician Dr. Catherine Sinclair. Learn about her innovative approach to healthcare, which puts the patient-doctor relationship at the forefront and eliminates middlemen. Discover how she creates a comfortable and welcoming environment for children in her practice, and how she's expanding her range of services to better serve fam...

Nathan Minns, the founder of Green Light Improv, helps innovators improve their entrepreneurship and communication skills with professional training using Improv comedy. The four main principles are 'yes and', 'communicate confidently', 'team over self', & 'no mistakes'. He encourages people to sign up for his March 23 workshop with the TVCP at Co-Hatch in Upper Arlington to help them overcome...

Every day, School of Rock Columbus watches its students grow from beginner musicians to confident and inspiring rock stars in their community. Browse photos, videos, posts, and more to discover why the School of Rock Columbus is more than just your local music school. Opening in February 2023 at 949 W 3RD AVE., COLUMBUS, OH 43212, find out firsthand what makes School of Rock different. Here's my c...

Since starting its flagship publication,  CityScene Magazine , in 1999, CityScene Media Group has been dedicated to producing high-quality publications with compelling content. Through our partnerships with clients across the Columbus area, we have grown to publish six community magazines, including  Dublin Life ,  Healthy New Albany ,  Pickerington ,  Tri-Village ,&n...

Telanda Sidari has 20 years of business experience with almost a decade in the franchising industry – from business ownership to sales. She has first-hand experience in the emotional stages involved when buying a business. She has the ability to help navigate you through the steps that are needed for a thorough investigation along with keeping your perspective focused on your goals.  Pri...

Lillian Zarzar is our guest and talks about how important the TVCP's Be Your Best Self event was and will be in the future. Lillian Zarzar is an international speaker, author and coach who specializes in helping you to overcome the barriers that block you from self-expression. Her purpose in starting her business was to provide access to individuals who want to improve effective communication, dev...

Lisa and Lindsey Rusch, co-owners of The Brekkie Shack, talk more about the how's and the why's of their restaurant. They strive to make tasty, health-centric, creative takes on breakfast, lunch and brunch served all day. Lindsey and Lisa Rusch are twin sisters from Columbus, Ohio who started Brekkie Shack to create a laid-back indoor-outdoor atmosphere. Brekkie Shack offers responsibly sourced cr...

Renewal Health Center offers a unified & holistic approach to healthcare by combining the expertise of like-minded practitioners working together to create a state of complete health renewal for clients. With me on this episode is Jim Krupar, PT, PRRT and AAT practitioner, Cert, MDT, and Nicole M. Black, LMT. To run a successful business, you need resources, valuable connections, and community...

Data-Driven Chiropractic. That's what Dr. Jake Coffman, Owner, Chiropractor and creator of Optimize Chiropractic specializes in. What is Data-Driven Chiropractic? It is a sub-specialty focus within the larger field of Chiropractic. Data-Driven Chiropractic developed from a specialty of Chiropractic that primarily focuses on the Cranio-Cervical Junction (CCJ). Essentially, where the head and neck m...

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, cor...

All About That Bronze brings the spray tan to you! I talk with Brandie Coleman about her new mobile spray tan business, how this idea came to her, how it works, and how she has grown as a small business owner! And by the way, this is not her full-time gig. Her day job is Treatment Coordinator at Arlington Dental Group (who you know about from a previous episode of Business Inspires !) All About Th...

My guest is Linda Pringle Evans, who is the Founder & CEO Pringle Business Consulting, LLC . As her LinkedIn profile states... I am passionate about assisting professional and entrepreneurial women to build wealth and be embolden to execute in your superpowers. My clients know that IT'S YOUR TIME! I have spent more than 30 years curating personal brands, cultivating relationships, and motivati...

My guest is Michael Fair, Jr. D.D.S. He and his wife, Dr. Hetal Vaidya, own the Arlington Dental Group practice. At Arlington Dental Group , they have assumed a new level of responsibility for their patients. They pride ourselves on Complete Health Dentistry to meet the oral wellness needs of your entire family. Dr. Fair dives a bit deeper into what they mean by Complete Health Dentistry. The mout...

Upper Arlington (OH) is developing on a fast pace. With me on this episode is Joe Henderson. He is the City's Economic Development Director. Joe has been with the City since 2015. We talk about how he got to be the City's economic development director , and highlight the numerous projects underway in Upper Arlington. To run a successful business, you need resources, valuable connections, and commu...