Top 3

On this week of Top 3, Marcia O'Connor is joined by Sally Derstine, Co-Founder and President of Delaware Valley Family Business Center who has advised family-owned businesses for over 32 years. Sally shares how her team helps family-owned businesses transition from one generation to the next, solve leadership and family issues, and more. If you are a family-owned business, this is an episode f...

On this episode of Top 3, Marcia O'Connor is joined by Neil Cooper, Executive Partner at Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC. Neil shares his entrepreneurial itch, how he used his strengths to build his team, what he wishes he had done sooner as an entrepreneur, and his view on AI on the legal side of the house...secrets are revealed!

On this episode of Top 3, Marcia is joined by Marci Schankweiler, Esq., CEO & Founder of For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation. Marci founded For Pete's Sake in 2000, uniting families through respite and giving them a community to grow with, lean on, and learn from forever. It's all about stewardship. Marci and her team's work is incredibly impactful, providing families fac...

On this episode of Top 3, Marcia O'Connor is joined by Shana Steigerwalt, Founder & President of Modern Driven Media a digital marketing agency focusing on social media, paid media, SEO, and growth digital solutions. Starting in 2015, Shaina shares how she started her company, what she wishes she had known sooner, and advice she would give to other entrepreneurs to help their growth path.

On this episode of Top 3, Marcia O'Connor is joined by Brian Lipstein, CEO & Founder of Henry A. Davidsen. Brian created Henry A. Davidsen 18 years ago and wanted to build a brand that was bigger than himself. Brian and his team help individuals feel more comfortable about themselves by offering the finest in custom-tailored clothing, casual wear, accessories, and image consulting for prof...

In this episode of Top 3, Marcia O’Connor is joined by Renee Rhinehart, the founder of Party Host Helpers and Events by Renee. Renee's story reflects her determination and adaptability in the face of challenges. Starting with her dream of becoming a wedding planner in high school, Renee eventually founded Events by Renee in 2007. Recognizing the need for additional event staffing, she launched...

In this episode of Top 3, Marcia O'Connor, CEO of The O'Connor Group, welcomes Kristin Smedley of Thriving Blind Academy to discuss her journey. Kristin shares her experience of raising blind children and founding Thriving Blind Academy. Despite initial devastation, she learned to focus on possibilities rather than limitations. Through her children’s successes, she realized the importance...

Steph McClure, an HR Partner at The O’Connor Group, recently had a compelling conversation with Leslie Slingsby, of Mission Kids, on the Top 3 podcast. The focus was on Mission Kids, a nonprofit dedicated to aiding child abuse victims. Mission Kids provides vital services: forensic interviewing, therapy, and family advocacy, aiding victims of different ages. Leslie outlined the pivotal role of adv...

Marcia O'Connor is back with another installment of the Top 3 Podcast. In this episode, Marcia speaks with Ashley Carroll, the Chief Operating Officer at Momentum Accounting. Ashley shares her entrepreneurial journey and reveals her mission to transform the world of accounting.  Ashley emphasizes the importance of connecting with your team members, empowering them to have a say in decision-mak...

In this episode of "Top Three”, Marcia O'Connor, CEO and founder of The O'Connor Group, sat down with Theresa Stockdale, the founder of Stockdale Consulting, to delve into the world of virtual communication and confidence building. Based in Pennsylvania, Stockdale Consulting focuses on helping professionals present themselves authentically and confidently in virtual meetings, a skill...

In this episode of Top 3, Marcia O'Connor, CEO of the O'Connor Group, had a conversation with Chris Schalleur, CEO of Christo IT, a seasoned expert in the IT world with 24 years of experience. They discussed various aspects of entrepreneurship, including Chris's journey into the IT field, lessons learned from his father's entrepreneurial background, and the importance of core value...

In the latest episode of "Top Three", Marcia O'Connor introduces Mike Jamgochian, a CPA with his own firm specializing in proactive accounting and consulting. Mike shares his journey from working at a large national firm to starting his own practice. He discusses the importance of proactive accounting, emphasizing the need for entrepreneurs to stay ahead of financial matters rather t...

In this episode of Top 3, Marcia O'Connor introduces Jason Roy, a partner at Prime Benefit Solutions, who discusses the secrets and mistakes of entrepreneurs in the realm of employee benefits. This episode highlights their conversation on strategies for acquiring and retaining talented employees through benefit offerings. Roy shares his journey and his transition into the insurance business, p...

In this episode of Top 3, Marcia O'Connor, the CEO and founder of The O'Connor Group, speaks with her friend Deborah Moses, who recently sold her business and is now working with a new technology consulting group. They discuss Deborah's transition from being a CEO for 20 years to her new role as VP of Sales. Deborah reflects on the challenges of making decisions within a team structure...

In this episode of Top 3, Marcia O’Connor is joined by Regina Hess. Regina's story is one of courage, determination, and resilience as she embarked on her journey as an independent financial planner. After working in the financial industry for over 25 years, Regina became disillusioned with the pressure to prioritize profits over clients' best interests. She decided to break free from the...

In this episode of "Top 3" host Marcia O'Connor welcomes her dear friend and CEO of Monarch Staffing, Laura Kasper. With over 21 years of experience in the industry, Laura shares her entrepreneurial journey and the valuable lessons she has learned along the way. Laura opens up about her decision to start her own company in 2001 after feeling the need for a change. She discusses the c...

In this episode of Top 3, CEO and founder of the O'Connor Group, Marcia O'Connor, interviews Ian Meierdiercks, founder of IM Wealth Partners. She starts by asking Meierdiercks about his entrepreneurial background, to which he explains that his family has a history of entrepreneurship. His grandfather started a marina that eventually became a Viking Yachts dealer, and his mother's mothe...

In this episode of Top 3, Marcia O'Connor interviewed Elise Lupin, the CEO of Elysium Marketing Group, a full-service marketing agency specializing in food and franchise, among other industries. Lupin shared her journey as an entrepreneur, including her successes and failures. The discussion revolved around how the pandemic affected her business and how she coped with the challenges. Lupin sha...

In this episode of Top 3 with Marcia O'Connor, she interviews Mike Longo Jr, CEO of 7 Oil, a family-owned business. They discuss the unique challenges of running a family business, including the pressure to succeed and the difficulty of passing the business down to future generations. Mike also discusses the importance of learning from mistakes as an entrepreneur. He mentions the possibility o...

On this episode of the Top 3 podcast “Mental Health in the Workplace”, Marcia O’Connor is joined by Meghan Freeman. Meghan is the founder of Abundant Life Partners and is a licensed clinical social worker. In this episode, Meghan shares her background and her journey to becoming the founder of Abundant Life Partners. After attending Washington and Lee University for Psychology and Philosophy and s...

Marcia is joined by CEO and Founder of Today Is A Good Day, Martha Sharkey! Martha shares her and her families story and how it lead to her starting Today Is A Good Day!

Marcia O'Connor is joined by fellow entrepreneur Adam Butt! They talk about how to manage a business. Sometimes that means changing your outlook as an entrepreneur. All that and much more!

Have you ever wondered how entrepreneurs and CEOs celebrate Christmas? Do they take time off or are they working through the holiday season? Are they taking extended vacations this time of year? We can't speak for all CEOs and entrepreneurs but Marcia gives us the inside scoop on what her holidays are looking like this year in our Christmas Special episode!

Marcia O'Connor is joined by fellow entrepreneur Kim Cunningham! They talk about how to embrace change as a business owner. From changing your companies name to finding a partner and then taking the business solo. All that and much more!

Marcia O'Connor announces her new program to help assist women growing their business! Shadow Her aims to help women grow their business with help from Marcia as well as other successful entrepreneurs and speakers!