North Fulton Business Radio

Peter Rosen, HR Strategies & Solutions (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 402) With experience as both an employment attorney and a senior human resources officer for multiple companies, Peter Rosen brings a seasoned perspective to his HR consulting advisory for business and non-profit clients. Peter joined host John Ray to discuss his work at HR [...]

Chris Smith, CB Smith & Associates (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 401) Chris Smith joined host John Ray to discuss his career journey, why he started CB Smith & Associates, and how his people-first, team-oriented approach has led to both superior results for clients and an ability to attract and retain top-notch professionals to the [...]

GNFCC is Moving! – An Interview with CEO Kali Boatright, Chair Lindsey Petrini and Treasurer Jim Teel, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 400) The Greater North Fulton Chamber (GNFCC) just announced an early 2022 move to the 10000 Building at Avalon. Lindsey Petrini, GNFCC's 2021 Chair, Jim Teel, 2021 [...]

Bill Neglia, Neglia Insurance Group (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 399) What's the biggest mistake individuals make when shopping for health insurance? Bill Neglia with Neglia Insurance Group joined host John Ray to cover this and much more on North Fulton Business Radio. including group and individual health insurance, the trend for premiums in this [...]

Irene Sanders, Student Leadership Johns Creek (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 397) Where do Johns Creek-based high school students develop leadership capacity in community projects, sharpen public speaking skills through political debate moderation, assemble a personal portfolio of work, a standout LinkedIn profile, and more? It's through Student Leadership Johns Creek, and Executive Directo...

Maxwell Bentley, Bentley Media Group and Clipify (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 397) While many small business owners acknowledge that video marketing is effective, they sometimes shy away from the medium because of both cost and ease of use concerns. That's where Clipify, an app developed and founded by Maxwell Bentley of Bentley Media Group, [...]

Alina Lee, Your Ad Attorney (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 396) Alina Lee, Founder of Your Ad Attorney, raises numerous legal pitfalls which small business owners may confront with their marketing, yet most never consider. You'll be glad you listened to Alina's conversation with host John Ray, as she covered the legal risks of social [...]

LGE Community Credit Union: Linda Coyle, Lori Kee, and Jason Perez (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 395) State-of-the-art branches and superior customer service are two of the ways LGE Community Credit Union sets itself apart. Linda Coyle, Business Development Manager, Lori Kee, Manager of the Roswell Branch, and Jason Perez, Manager of the Alpharetta branch, [...]

Melanie Flores and Chris Nedza, Symtrain (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 394) Facing the twin challenges of training and retaining employees while providing consistent customer service, salon owners and real estate companies now have the technology of Symtrain to rely on. Using Symtrain ensures customer-facing personnel are well-trained and provide outstanding customer service. Melanie Flore...

Mallory Kalajian, The Tom James Company (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 393) A perfect fit and a seamless process with no supply chain issues make bespoke tailor The Tom James Company more popular than ever. Clothier Mallory Kalajian joined host John Ray to discuss their custom clothing process, what's hot right now, tips on how [...]

Alan Rosenbaum, Dream Vacations (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 392) What's happening with cruises and cruise travel right now? Are cruises safe? Are resorts a desirable alternative? Veteran travel authority Alan Rosenbaum has the experience needed in an unpredictable travel environment, and he joined host John Ray to answer these questions and much more. North Fulton [...]

Kathy French, Ameris Bank (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 391) Kathy French, Vice President of Ameris Bank at the Hembree Road branch, is a long-standing presence both at the bank and in Roswell. She and host John Ray discussed her banking career, what makes Ameris different, the personal service she and her team deliver, her [...]

Lionheart Radio (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 390) As one piece of the Lionheart Works program of The Lionheart School, Lionheart Radio is a 24/7 internet radio station staffed by Lionheart's students and young adults who are interested in radio as a vocation. Several members of the Lionheart Radio team, along with their mentor, Jimmy [...]

Leticia and Harry Hutchins, Alma Coffee (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 389) Leticia and Harry Hutchins can trace their coffee heritage back at least five generations, and they have extended the family legacy with Alma Coffee. They source their beans from Leticia's family's farm and nearby farms in Honduras, delivering freshly roasted-to-order coffee from their [...]

Hon. Gail Tusan, JAMS and The Pave Foundation (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 388) Formerly a Senior Superior Court Judge in Fulton County, Judge Gail Tusan is quite active both professionally, with her mediation/arbitrator practice, and in the community. She joined host John Ray to break down the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process, how it [...]

Roanna Rhodes, Roanna Rhodes Life Coaching (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 387) Wanting to change herself and her family dynamics, Roanna Rhodes hired a life coach, and experienced the transformational power of coaching in her own life. That experience motivated her to help other women who are experiencing stress and anxieties like what she had [...]

Chris Yadon and Tukker Penrod, The Younique Foundation (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 386) The Younique Foundation helps adult survivors of child sexual abuse navigate their healing journeys. Chris Yadon, Executive Director, and Tukker Penrod, Outreach Fundraising Coordinator in Georgia, joined host John Ray to discuss the valuable work they do in healing services for [...]

Andrew Traub, A&S Culinary Concepts (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 385) Executive Chef and Owner of A&S Culinary Concepts Andrew Traub joined host John Ray to share the mouth-watering array of programs his culinary studio offers. In addition to take-home meals and private catering, A&S Culinary also offer corporate team building and learning events like [...]

Ryan McShane, Renasant Bank, and Jimmy Hilliard, Swimtime Pools (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 384) On this edition of North Fulton Business Radio with host John Ray, Renasant business banker Ryan McShane gave an update on PPP loan forgiveness, EIDL loans, the North Fulton business climate, how he can help businesses during this time, and [...]

National Women's Equality Day 2021, with Rita Evans and Mary Ledbetter (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 383) Rita Evans and Mary Ledbetter joined host John Ray on North Fulton Business Radio to celebrate National Women's Equality Day 2021. This date is celebrated on August 26th to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to [...]

Lisa Weltsch and Ashlan Riess, Street Studio Creative (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 382) Street Studio Creative is a powerhouse of creative talent. Founder Lisa Weltsch and PR Director Ashlan Riess joined host John Ray to talk about the breadth of their services as a full-service branding and marketing agency based in Roswell serving small [...]

Sonya Howard, ActionCOACH (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 381) Business coach Sonya Howard joined John Ray to discuss her in-depth approach to coaching business owners, why they need to be willing to be coached, why she chose to work through ActionCOACH, the multiple strategies she offers, and much more. North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from [...]

Jim Kerlin, Blackwood Impact Group (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 380) Jim Kerlin with Blackwood Impact Group joined host John Ray to discuss why small and medium-sized businesses benefit from consulting, the mistakes businesses make in sales implementation, why a service mentality is vital in effective selling, and more. Jim also explained the business lessons [...]

Gregg Burkhalter, "The LinkedIn Guy" (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 379) Gregg Burkhalter, "The LinkedIn Guy," joined host John Ray to address recent developments in LinkedIn which users need to know, including why hashtags have become so important, new video meeting functionality, and more. Gregg also discussed his increased work with corporations and universities across [...]