Winning Business Radio

Travis Blais – Founder and Managing Partner of Blais Halpert Tax Partners LLP, talks about traveling, his decision to go into law and tax law in particular, and the work he does for his clients including structuring, negotiating, and drafting for tax matters in high-value business transactions - including mergers & acquisitions, cross-border investment structuring, the formation of private equity...

Dominic Grew, Founder and Owner of Elevate Business Coaching, is an expert in driving personal and business growth. He works with business owners and leaders to drive positive change - first in themselves, and then in their businesses and careers. He grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland during the tumultuous times known as "The Troubles". One of nine children, he learned a high-level of independen...

Frank Rudewicz – Attorney, Former Hartford CT, Police Detective and later Commander of the Intelligence Division, and current Managing Partner of BlumShapiro’s Forensic, Litigation and Valuation Practice, talks about his career experiences in Law Enforcement, and how that background has allowed him to perform the valuable work that he and his team perform for his clients. Winning Business Radio Ra...

Lynn Thomas is an Attorney, Author and Founder of Thomas Consulting. She has 30 years experience in customer and employee retention and a proven record selling and sustaining more than 480 long-term clients. She is skilled at inspiring others to accept change and adopt new behaviors to deliver extraordinary client experiences. We talked about her career, as well as her second book “Wow! Your Way t...

In 2016, Mark Parent, Founder and President of MAP Advisors, recognized the lack of fractional, or part-time contractual professionals available to smaller businesses and decided to create his firm to address those needs. Focusing on owner-managed businesses under $10M in annual revenues, the firm delivers COO and CFO services. Mark talks about his company, his process and the caring and results h...

Today, my guest is Tanya Osensky, Attorney at Law, and Author of Shortchanged: Height Discrimination and Strategies for Social Justice. In her career as an attorney, Tanya is regarded as a key advisor by business owners and senior executives, with a focus on strategic problem-solving. As an author, Tanya is passionate about helping people understand the unknown truth about "heightism" and its effe...

Merit Kahn, founder of Merit-Based Business, author of Myth Shift: Challenging The Truths That Sabotage Success, creator of The Merit Method: Sales Mastery Program, & writer, producer and star of the one-woman inspirational comedy show, "Book of Merit". Merit is certified in Emotional Intelligence, and a member of The National Speakers Association with the prestigious Certified Speaking Profession...

Shawn Mahoney, President of Beacons Retail, Founder and President of Beacons Collective, LLC and Member of 1% For the Planet, talks about his two businesses and how they relate. Shawn is a passionate conservationist who tells stories through his film making. He has filmed in exotic locations both above and under the water. His subjects have included underwater caves and great white sharks. Descrip...

Chris Cook, President of MEA (The Mobile Electronics Association) came on the program to share his in-depth study of CARES Act 2020 and the Paycheck Protection Program - Learn How to Access Your Share of the $2.2 Trillion. Chris provided an overview of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Stimulus Act of 2020 and the Paycheck Protection Program and how to access some of the $340 Billion in for...

Rochelle Seltzer, Creative Core Coach and Author of Live Big: A Manifesto for a Creative Life, and also a working artist. She is THE expert in equipping people to step into their power so they can build resilience and create the futures they dare to desire. Rochelle’s path to living big began when she dared to sell her successful design firm and find work that would "light her up" in bigger ways....

Steve de Mamiel, Sales Director for Velcro Companies in Australia, and author of the Amazon best seller “The Mongrel Method – Sales and Marketing for the New Breed of Buyers” tells of his discovery of a new era requiring new methods of sales and marketing. Clients today are halfway through their buying journey before even speaking with the salesperson. Steve uses anecdotes about Samuel, as well as...

Tomas Keenan, CEO and co-founder of Top Class Installations, author of UN-F*CK Your Business: Stop Business Sabotage by Getting Clear on Your Core Business Values NOW. Tom has been starting and operating small businesses since 2001. His first attempt crashed and burned, but Top Class Installations has been around since 2009 and is still growing every year. The book is geared towards those running...

Gerardo Kerik is a digital marketing, multicultural and technology leader. He is the Managing Director of a WSI practice in Atlanta, part of the largest global network of digital agencies across 80 countries. Born in Argentina and raised in Mexico. MBA, London Business School; executive education, Harvard and Stanford Business Schools. Certificate in Digital Marketing from Columbia Business School...

Jenn Rogers has spent over 19 years in the jewelry industry. We talk with Jenn about her personal and professional experiences that have led her to create a new company with a purpose: to develop a jewelry line that has spiritual meaning behind every piece. Her model is to give back from profits to Christian organizations and charities. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/...

After graduating high school in 1991, Stacey Fitzsimmons became an Army Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division, spent time as a warehouse worker, PT bartender and short order cook, later the owner of a sporting goods store, called local high school football games on the radio, became a front desk specialist in a physical therapy clinic, and took all that varied experience to co-found Account Ma...

Walker McKay - Principal and Founder of McKay Consulting Group, LLC and No BS Sales School and No BS Sales Podcast from Columbia, South Carolina. Walker talks about his sales career from banking, to commercial real estate, to sales training. Over the last 15 years, Walker has learned how to build trust with people more quickly, to get a prospects to tell him "no" or "yes" faster, and to cut out th...

Marcia Mantell - blogger, principal of Mantell Retirement Consulting, Inc., and author of What’s The Deal With Social Security for Women. She’s also a sought-after speaker for corporate and civic events and covers financial topics dealing with Baby Boomers. For nearly 25 years, Marcia Mantell has helped the country’s foremost financial services firms and advisors increase their knowledge of comple...

Megan Marini - a Talent Optimization Specialist who, as she says, “unlocks employee potential”. She is a high energy powerhouse who is passionate about her work. Megan says, “I'm honored to have the opportunity to tackle the toughest challenges. From dealing with difficult personalities, disengagement, to productivity issues. As a Certified Corporate Trainer, I apply adult learning theory to unloc...

Suzanne Schultz, CEO of Canvas Fine Arts, founded the firm in 2007 to assist visual artists with their art careers. Suzanne has grown Canvas Fine Arts from a small gallery in Acton, Massachusetts to a player on the world stage representing well over a hundred artists. With art having been exhibited locally and internationally, CFA engages corporate commissions with major players such as the Legal...

Matt McKee, owner of McKee Photography, is an acclaimed commercial photographer and photo illustrator. Based in Boston, Matt works with biotech manufacturers and health sciences companies, startups and entrepreneurs who are upset that their mother was right: you never get a second chance at a first impression. Matt talks about his personal and professional journey and how he has built his business...

Scott Hirst - Sales Director for 22 Distribution – parent company of SQL Audio and Waxedshine, talks about the family business. Scott, his brother Alex and dad Mark lead a boutique family run organization supplying the Mobile Electronics industry. SQL Audio manufactures and sells speakers and sound deadening materials, and Waxedshine manufactures and sells proprietary auto detailing products. Winn...

Jon Kowanetz, owner of Handcrafted Auto-Marine-Off Road in Chandler, AZ, as well as Handcrafted Coaching. Jon is a father of one, a lover of music, a climber of mountains, and a speaker and writer. Jon says that through some major life events, he has created true strength, balance and self-mastery. In addition to his auto sound business, Jon has embarked on the mission of helping other get past ne...

Al DeNapoli, attorney and partner with Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C. talks about his law practice and legal career in the areas of civil litigation, trials often involving contract disputes and business governance issues, as well as probate matters and litigation and family law. Al also talks about his fun new family project he is undertaking with his cousins - the DeBavino Winery in Walpole...

Gerry Sherman, Principal of Pathway Advisors, LLC, and author of “Untapped – Capturing Your Company’s True Potential” talks about what he's learned from his time in family business to today and how he uses that vast knowledge to help his clients' businesses to reach new levels of success. Winning Business Radio Radio Show is broadcast live at Monday's at 4PM ET on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part...

Brad Bestgen, managing partner at Bestgen Wealth Management, LLC - a family owned and run boutique financial planning and wealth advisory firm, talks about his career progression from working at a large financial services firm, to returning to work with his father, to transitioning the family run business to his ownership. Winning Business Radio Radio Show is broadcast live at Monday's at 4PM ET o...