North Fulton Business Radio

Should Your Business Hire a Fractional VP of Sales?, with Greg Harper, SYNCHROSIS Strategic Sales Consulting (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 307) Greg Harper acts as a fractional VP of Sales for a variety of companies through his consulting firm, SYNCHROSIS Strategic Sales Consulting. Greg joins host John Ray to explain the role of a [...]

Doing Business in Roswell, with Steve Stroud, Roswell Inc. (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 306) As Executive Director of Roswell Inc., Steve Stroud is the economic development leader for the City of Roswell, GA. He joins host John Ray to discuss how Roswell businesses are faring the pandemic, how Roswell Inc. has pivoted as an [...]

African American Management History, with Dr. Leon Prieto, Clayton State University (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 305) Dr. Leon Prieto joins host John Ray to discuss his book, African American Management History. Dr. Prieto explains the concept of ubuntu and other African ways of seeing the world which influenced African American business leaders, the principal [...]

Heartbeat Leadership: Keeping People First, with Dawn Kirk, BestU4Life, LLC (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 304) Dawn Kirk discusses her new book, Heartbeat Leadership, with host John Ray, and the whys and hows of keeping people first as a core leadership principle. She also describes the six pulses of Heartbeat Leadership: priorities, preparation, people, processes, [...]

Protecting Against Cybersecurity Liability, with Ralph Pasquariello, Snellings Walters Insurance (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 303) Ralph Pasquariello of Snellings Walters Insurance joins host John Ray to discuss how cybersecurity risks have risen well beyond simple data breaches, why cybersecurity threats have risen substantially because of the pandemic, mitigating cybersecurity liability...

Why You Don't Need a Social Media Strategy, with Jennifer Koon, Michael Mackenzie Communications (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 302) Yes, you read that show title correctly. Jennifer Koon, Michael Mackenzie Communications, joins host John Ray to discuss the marketing and public relations strategies professional services providers should weigh and employ. "North Fulton Business Radio [...]

Judge Gail Tusan Washington, JAMS Inc. (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 301) Host John Ray welcomes Judge Gail Tusan Washington to discuss her long career as a Superior Court Judge, her current practice as a mediator and arbitrator, and the creative work she's able to pursue now that she is off the bench. "North Fulton [...]

Television Production in Georgia, with Chris DeBlasio, Agency 850 and 850 Entertainment (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 300) On this edition of "North Fulton Business Radio, Chris DeBlasio joined host John Ray to discuss his television and film production business and why he located in Georgia. Chris also shared the work he and his team [...]

Recruiting a Diverse Workforce, with Allison O'Kelly, Corps Team (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 299) Corps Team Founder and CEO Allison O'Kelly joins host John Ray to discuss the increased efforts companies are making to employ a diverse workforce, tips for companies seeking to widen diversity in their ranks, and much more. Allison also addresses [...]

Lauren Hisey, Lauren Hisey Consulting, Continuous Improvement Consultant & Coach (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 298) Lauren Hisey of Lauren Hisey Consulting joins host John Ray to discuss how she helps companies address revenue and expense challenges through continuous improvement consulting and coaching. "North Fulton Business Radio is produced virtually from the North Fulton studio [...]

Scott Pederson, Positive Athlete and Celebrate Positive, LLC (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 297) Scott Pederson, Positive Athlete, talks with host John Ray about how his organization recognizes high school athletes whose positive attitude and will to achieve have inspired others well beyond the field or court. "North Fulton Business Radio is produced virtually from [...]

Andy Roberts, Cresa Atlanta (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 296) Andy Roberts, Cresa Atlanta, joins host John Ray to discuss the state of office and industrial real estate in the Atlanta market. Andy also discusses how the pandemic has hastened real estate trends which were already in motion. "North Fulton Business Radio is produced virtually [...]

Trace Blackmore, Blackmore Enterprises (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 295) Trace Blackmore joins host John Ray to discuss his journey in the water treatment industry, how teaching is vital aspect of how he conducts his business, and how he gives back to his industry through his podcast, "Scaling Up!" "North Fulton Business Radio is produced [...]

Stephanie Stuckey, Stuckey's Corporation (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 294) Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey's, joined host John Ray on the show to discuss the return of Stuckey's to family ownership, her strategy in reviving this iconic brand, her passion for the "Great American Road Trip," and much more. "North Fulton Business Radio is produced [...]

Rena Youngblood, Computer Museum of America (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 293) Executive Director Rena Youngblood, Computer Museum of America, discusses the organization's founding, mission, and vision with host John Ray. "North Fulton Business Radio is produced virtually from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta. Rena Youngblood, Executive Director, Computer Museum of...

Breakthrough Strategies for Business Owners, with Jason Neu, Dichi Performance Group/ActionCOACH (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 292) Jason Neu grew up in a family of entrepreneurs, so his passion for business owners is authentic. He joins host John Ray to discuss how he helps business owners retool their marketing, get a larger share of customer [...]

Three Mistakes Leaders Make in Developing Other Leaders, with Beth Armknecht Miller, Executive Velocity (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 291) Beth Armknecht Miller of Executive Velocity joins host John Ray to discuss how leaders can increase their energy, develop other leaders, improve their succession planning process, and much more. "North Fulton Business Radio is produced [...]

2020 Women on Boards Atlanta, with Co-Chairs Neeti Dewan and Gerri Vereen (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 290) Neeti Dewan and Gerri Vereen, Co-Chairs of 2020 Women on Boards Atlanta, join host John Ray to discuss their organization's objective to increase the proporation of women on corporate boards, why it matters, and a special event [...]

"Under the Radar" Resources for Business Owners, with Paul Wilson, Jr., UGA Small Business Development Center at Georgia State University (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 289) The UGA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at GSU is a "best kept secret" asset for both established businesses and startups. Area Director Paul Wilson joins host John Ray [...]

Invest in Your Greatest Asset, with Nicole Simmons, Nicole Simmons Leadership (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 288) Through her firm, Nicole Simmons Leadership, Nicole coaches women on seizing the confidence to take a bold first step, silencing the negative voices in their heads, and advancing their professional and personal development as leaders. The host of [...]

Ryan and Daniel Pernice, RO Hospitality (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 287) Brothers Ryan and Daniel Pernice of RO Hospitality join host John Ray to discuss their three restaurant brands, Table & Main, Osteria Mattone, and Coalition Food and Beverage. Ryan and Dan discuss how their operations changed because of the pandemic, their effort to [...]

Michael Conner, ActionCOACH (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 286) Michael Conner of ActionCOACH joins host John Ray to discuss the value of having a business coach, the five key elements of a business he focuses on as he coaches business owners, success stories, and much more. "North Fulton Business Radio is produced virtually from the [...]

Gary Robinson, Panel Systems Unlimited (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 285) Gary Robinson, Panel Systems Unlimited, is a veteran of the office furniture industry and an ideal guest to join host John Ray and give a current perspective on this sector. Gary discusses work from home furniture options, sit to stand and other popular ergonomic [...]

Nick Bryant, NickPrint, Inc. (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 284) Nick Bryant, NickPrint, joins host John Ray to discuss the value of direct mail marketing and what makes it effective, direct mail success stories, and more. Nick also shares why his business has survived and thrived for well over a decade. "North Fulton Business Radio [...]

Social Media and Email Marketing That Sticks, with Ken Fehner, The Social Gloo (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 283) What makes for a great email newsletter? What's the biggest mistake you can make when you put one together? Ken Fehner, The Social Gloo, joins host John Ray to discuss the ins and outs of effective [...]