TMA Connection

🎧 Sponsored Partner Message The Harford County Chamber of Commerce celebrates 50 years as your voice for business . Membership provides your business with the tools you need to ensure your business is advocated for , educated on key issues , and connected to the people and resources necessary to thrive and shape the county's vibrant economy. Learn more and become a member at www.harfordchamber.or...

In this high-energy and incredibly entertaining episode of The TMA Connection, Tim sits down with Natalie Johnson, the charismatic Chief Operating Officer of Inner County Outreach (ICO). Celebrating a massive 40-year legacy of deep community service across Harford, Cecil, and Baltimore counties, Natalie shares the foundational story of how her father, Dr. Nathaniel Johnson, launched the faith-base...

In this episode of the TMA Connection, Tim sits down with Pat Chambers, the digital marketing pioneer behind WebIXI and the founder of NANA, to look back at the wild West days of early technology. Spanning from his time in the Navy managing communication networks aboard a nuclear carrier to literally running lines and bringing dial-up internet accounts to Harford County Public Schools in 1996, Pat...

In this episode of the TMA Connection, Tim sits down with Laura Weinstein, Chief Development Officer of the Harford Center, to highlight an incredible local nonprofit that has been championing abilities and enriching lives right here in Harford County since 1961. Shifting from her early career intentions in therapy to spending the last two decades dedicated to supporting individuals with developme...

🎧 Sponsored Partner Message The Harford County Chamber of Commerce celebrates 50 years as your voice for business . Membership provides your business with the tools you need to ensure your business is advocated for , educated on key issues , and connected to the people and resources necessary to thrive and shape the county's vibrant economy. Learn more and become a member at www.harfordchamber.or...

In this episode of the TMA Connection, Tim sits down with Rob Keesling of BCV Commercial Real Estate to dive into the true engine behind long-term business success: the power of relationships. Moving from a 29-year corporate sales background at AT&T into the world of commercial real estate right at the onset of 2020, Rob brings an incredibly sharp perspective on navigating major career transitions...

In this episode of the TMA Connection, Tim sits down with Joe Ayler of Tar Heel Construction Group, to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, family, community, and the mindset behind building one of Harford County's most recognized brands. From cleaning up roofing job sites to running an award-winning company, Joe shares the real story behind Tar Heel's growth and the lessons learned along the...

In Episode 123 of The TMA Connection, Tim sits down with Chad Steele, Senior Vice President of Communications for the Baltimore Ravens, for an inside look at the culture, pressure, and leadership behind one of the NFL's most respected organizations. From growing up in a military family and playing Division I basketball, to working alongside legends like Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, and many more, Chad shar...

🎧 Sponsored Partner Message The Harford County Chamber of Commerce celebrates 50 years as your voice for business . Membership provides your business with the tools you need to ensure your business is advocated for , educated on key issues , and connected to the people and resources necessary to thrive and shape the county's vibrant economy. Learn more and become a member at www.harfordchamber.or...

In Episode 121 of The TMA Connection, Tim sits down with Richard Moyers of Business Profit Max for a true masterclass on what actually drives business success—and what's holding most entrepreneurs back. From military discipline to business coaching, Rich brings a unique perspective on systems, strategy, and building a business that doesn't rely on you for everything. In this episode, we cover: The...

In this special episode of The TMA Connection, Tim announces a major addition to The Markland Advantage—Kara Kaskel is officially joining the team! If you remember Kara from Episode 98, you already know the impact she's made with Sunny Way Senior Move Partners—helping families navigate one of the most emotional and overwhelming transitions: downsizing. Now, she's taking things to the next level. T...

🎧 Sponsored Partner Message The Harford County Chamber of Commerce celebrates 50 years as your voice for business . Membership provides your business with the tools you need to ensure your business is advocated for , educated on key issues , and connected to the people and resources necessary to thrive and shape the county's vibrant economy. Learn more and become a member at www.harfordchamber.or...

In this special episode of The TMA Connection, Tim takes the stage at the Harford County Chamber of Commerce to share the real story behind The Markland Advantage. This isn't just about real estate—it's about the journey. From early struggles and uncertainty to building a business that has helped hundreds of families, Tim breaks down the mindset, decisions, and turning points that changed everythi...

🎧 Sponsored Partner Message The Harford County Chamber of Commerce celebrates 50 years as your voice for business . Membership provides your business with the tools you need to ensure your business is advocated for , educated on key issues , and connected to the people and resources necessary to thrive and shape the county's vibrant economy. Learn more and become a member at www.harfordchamber.or...

What happens when the bank says no… but your business still needs to move forward? In this episode, we sit down with Maurice "Mo" Mufareh of My Commercial Capital, to break down how business owners can access funding when traditional routes fall short. From growing up in the restaurant business to navigating major business failures and ultimately finding his lane in alternative financing, Mo share...

In this episode of The TMA Connection, we sit down with young entrepreneur Nathan Konialian, who is building what could be the future of food delivery with his company, Devour Now. At just 24 years old, Nathan has already spent years in the restaurant industry—working his way up, learning operations, marketing, and management from the ground level. That experience led him to a major realization: t...

In this episode of The TMA Connection, we sit down with Joe and Ginger Dupont, owners of Window Genie, to talk about the real "magic" behind building a successful service business. Joe shares his transition from a 28-year military career into entrepreneurship, while Ginger brings a diverse background in healthcare, business ownership, and hands-on experience across multiple industries. Together, t...

In this episode of The TMA Connection, we sit down with Katie Perry, owner of Peace and Poise in Bel Air, for a raw and inspiring conversation about wellness, entrepreneurship, self-care, and what it really means to refuse to quit. Katie shares her journey from healthcare, real estate, restaurant management, and massage therapy into building her own wellness business — all while navigating life as...

🎧 Sponsored Partner Message The Harford County Chamber of Commerce celebrates 50 years as your voice for business . Membership provides your business with the tools you need to ensure your business is advocated for , educated on key issues , and connected to the people and resources necessary to thrive and shape the county's vibrant economy. Learn more and become a member at www.harfordchamber.or...

In Episode 111 of The TMA Connection, Tim sits down with entrepreneur, author, speaker, and Chairman of the Napoleon Hill Institute, David Meltzer — and the timing couldn't be more aligned. Born on 1/11 and wearing his signature 111 bracelet, David joins the show for a powerful conversation about happiness, gratitude, business, and what it truly means to live in alignment with your purpose.  Tim a...

In this episode of The TMA Connection , Tim sits down with Harry Middlebrooks , co-founder of Display Local Media , to talk about what happens when hustle meets a smart local marketing play. Harry's story is wild — he went from making subs at Subway six days after graduating high school  to helping run 27 store locations , and now he's building one of the most interesting advertising networks in t...

In Episode 109 of The TMA Connection , Tim sits down with Chris Kennedy , founder of Cadence Consulting, endurance athlete, and one of the most resilient entrepreneurs you'll meet. 🎙️ Chris opens up about the real journey behind building a business — including multiple failed ventures, starting over from nothing, and the hard lessons learned along the way. The conversation goes far beyond business...

🎧 Sponsored Partner Message The Harford County Chamber of Commerce celebrates 50 years as your voice for business . Membership provides your business with the tools you need to ensure your business is advocated for , educated on key issues , and connected to the people and resources necessary to thrive and shape the county's vibrant economy. Learn more and become a member at www.harfordchamber.or...

In this episode, we sit down with Jasmine and David Padilla , a husband-and-wife team and the owners of  Two Maids in Harford County. Both veterans, Dave and Jasmine share how their military background shaped their leadership style, discipline, and commitment to service — and how those traits translated into launching a fast-growing cleaning business from the ground up. We talk about: Why they cho...

In this episode of The TMA Connection , Tim sits down with Avery Northwood , founder of Northwood Digital Services , for a wide-ranging conversation on marketing, branding, SEO, family, faith, and what it really takes to build a business that lasts. Avery shares how growing up around small, local businesses shaped his passion for helping entrepreneurs who don't have massive marketing budgets but s...