Up in Your Business with Kerry McCoy

Ep 0037 | 5-26-17 Kerry’s guest last week was James “Skip” Rutherford. He is a long-standing figure in Arkansas politics, working as a key adviser on Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign and later serving as president of the Clinton Foundation and as dean of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. Rutherford also led the effort to plan the William J. Clinton Presidential...

Ep 0036 | 05-19-2017 Kerry talks with Riverfest organizers DeAnna Korte and Stephen Bentley

Ep 0035 | 5-12-17 Kerry talks with restaurateur Don Dugan of Dugan's Pub, Skye Bistro and Stratton’s Market in downtown Little Rock. Dugan discusses what it takes to run a restaurant and growing a business.

In 1974, Alan Leveritt and a few friends launched the Arkansas Times, an alternative monthly magazine that provided political and cultural news to the state. Leveritt had gotten his start in the media business during his college days in the early 1970s at Little Rock University, now the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR). He founded and operated an independent student newspaper, Essence....

Ep 0033 | 4-28-17 Kerry speaks with Larry Graham who helped facilitate the donation of paintings by artist Edwin Brewer to the Dreamland Ballroom. She also spoke with preservationist Ann Ballard Bryan about art and historic preservation. Find out more at www.upyourbusiness.org.

Ep 0032 | 4-21-17 Jean Paul Francoeur President of JP Fitness built a thriving personal-training business. Kerry talks to him about how he got started in personal training and how he grew his business, sold it and is now working with a new ARP Wave technology to help people relieve pain without drugs. Find out more information and links to helpful documents at www.upyourbusiness.org.

Ep 0031 | 4-14-17 This week, Kerry talks political and social activism with ACORN founder and activist Wade Rathke. They discuss workers rights, his past as a community organizer, his work with ACORN and other community activist groups. Learn more at www.upyourbusiness.org

Ep 0030 | 4-7-17 This week on Up in Your Business, Kerry discusses Holy Week and starting a new church with Father Fred Ball of the San Damiano Catholic Ecumenical Church. To learn more visit www.upyourbusiness.org

Ep 0029 | 3-31-17 Kerry interviews attorney Joe Calhoun about intellectual property rights, copyrights, trademarks and patents for businesses and individuals. This show is packed with great information from an active attorney and expert on patent and intellectual property law. Find out more at www.upyourbusiness.org.

Kerry talks with jewelry store owner and gemologist Laura Stanley of Stanley Jewelers. Learn more and find links and resources for entrepreneurs at www.upyourbusiness.org.

Ep 0027 | 3-17-17 Kerry speaks with guests from AETN and the "Dream Land" documentary. Her guests include: DeWayne Wilbur- AETN Director of Operations, Tanisha Joe- AETN Creative Director, Gabe Mayhan- Director of Photography for Dream Land and Casey Sanders- AETN Senior Producer. Learn more at www.upyourbusiness.org

Ep 0026 | 3-10-17 Kerry visits with Lorre Parrish of Sheridan White Rock, Inc. Parrish has operated this second-generation family business with her sister for the past 14 years. They have 40 employees in the mining, sizing and processing of bag specialty aggregates that are shipped nationally. Learn more at www.upyourbusiness.org.

This week Kerry presents a round up of past guests, financial expert Barry Corkern, artist Matt McLeod and Ryan Herget founder of Chef Shuttle. Learn more and find links and resources at www.upyourbusiness.org

Ep 0023 | 2-17-17 Kerry talks workign with family in the restaurant business with the owners of At the Corner modern diner. Learn more at www.upyourbusiness.org.

Ep 0022 | 2-10-17 Kerry talks business development with Blake Norman of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC)and special guest Corey Boelkens, RaftUp boating app developer. Learn more at www.upyourbuisness.org.

Kerry interviews Georgia Mjartan of Little Rock's Our House, a local homeless shelter garnering national attention for their services and programs. To learn more visit www.upyourbusiness.org

Ep 0020 | 1-27-17 This week Kerry interviews Rich Cosgrove of the Whole Hog Cafe North Little Rock. They discuss the challenges of running a restaurant in today's marketplace. Find great resources and learn more at www.upyourbusiness.org.

Ep 0019 | 1-20-17 Kerry discusses the new album by The Wildflower Revue with the producers Kim Swink and Chris Spencer owners of This Machine Inc,, To learn more visit www.upyourbusiness.org.

Ep 0018 | 1-13-17 Guest host R.J. Martino fills in for Kerry this week with guest MMA Fighter and Gym owner Rolando (Roli) Delgado. They talk about the challenges of opening a gym and hiring issues, employment issues, balancing work and his own training with his business, working with a business partner and more. Get resources and information at www.upyourbusiness.org.

Ep 0017 | 1-6-17 Kerry discusses employment and hiring best practices with Debra Finney of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Find out more information and resources at www.upyourbusiness.org

Ep 0016 | 12-30-16 Kerry's guest today is Jack Sundell of The Root Cafe, a locally sourced restaurant in Little Rock, Arkansas. Jack discusses how he developed the idea of The Root Cafe along with information on the various grants and awards the restaurant has received since opening in 2011.

Kerry hosts a holiday show roundup for Christmas. The guests were Barry Corkern of Barry M. Corkern and Co., Inc. a professional financial adviser and artist Matt McLeod owner of Matt McLeod Fine Arts Gallery. Find resources, information and more at www.upyourbusiness.org.

Ep 0014 | 12-16-16 This week's guests are Eric Herget of HUB International and Ryan Herget of Chef Shuttle. They discuss the challenges of start ups, selling a business, working with 3rd party providers and more. Find business resources and more information at www.upyourbusiness.org.

Ep 0013 | 12-9-16 Kerry interviews young entrepreneur Maxi Dominguez who started his business while still in college and the president of Pulaski Technical College, Dr. Margaret Ellibee about how the college works with young entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams. Learn more and find resources for this episode and others at www.upyourbusiness.org.

Ep 0012 | 12-2-16 Kerry discusses family business succession, asset management, trusts and retirement savings with expert Barry Corkern. Find more resources and information at www.upyourbusiness.org.