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Nashville Business Radio

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Patricia Leonard, Speaker, Coach and Author of “Hello, Self…”

September 27, 2022 23:03 - 1 Byte

Patricia Leonard, Speaker, Coach and Author of Hello, Self…(Nashville Business Radio, Episode 47) Patricia Leonard, President of Patricia Leonard & Associates and author of Hello, Self… returned to Nashville Business Radio to announce her new podcast. She shared with host Arlia Hoffman how she helps individuals and organizations find their “Runway to Success” by identifying their […] The post Patricia Leonard, Speaker, Coach and Author of <iandgt;“Hello, Self…” andlt;/iandgt; appeared first o...

Ed Fox with Tradebank Nashville

July 20, 2022 14:50 - 1 Byte

Aussie Ed Fox (AussieFox) is a lifelong entrepreneur. He started his first business at age 15, with only $80. He grew said business into a multi-million dollar enterprise, even bringing his parents into the fold. Ed loves small businesses, dad jokes, and Nashville. Ed's personality and positive attitude are larger than life and infectious. And […] The post Ed Fox with Tradebank Nashville appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Patricia Leonard, Speaker & Coach, Author of Hello, Self…

July 19, 2022 20:03 - 1 Byte

Patricia Leonard, Speaker & Coach, Author of Hello, Self…(Nashville Business Radio, Episode 45) Speaker and Coach Patricia Leonard talked with host John Ray about her unique approach to coaching and her new book, Hello, Self. She shared with John her belief that we are all more powerful than we realize to change our circumstances, and […] The post Patricia Leonard, Speaker & Coach, Author of <iandgt;Hello, Self…andlt;/iandgt; appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Julie Hullett, Julie Hullett Concierge, LLC

May 17, 2022 12:44 - 1 Byte

Julie Hullett, Julie Hullett Concierge, LLC (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 44) Julie Hullett returned to the show to share her work as a personal concierge, as well as an exciting new development in her firm’s growth. She and host John Ray talked about the variety of services she offers, from vacation planning to personal shopping, […] The post Julie Hullett, Julie Hullett Concierge, LLC appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Stuart Cooper with Provisions Group

May 05, 2022 05:00 - 1 Byte

Stuart Cooper/Provisions Group Provisions Group is a leading management consulting firm in the Nashville area. They are a Nashville Top 10 IT Consulting Firm, Top 10 Management Consulting Firm, Top 10 Staffing Firm, and Top 20 Healthcare IT Firm. Their IT consulting practice delivers a full range of technology consulting services, including data and reporting, […] The post Stuart Cooper with Provisions Group appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Sara Figal with Nashville Conflict Resolution Center

April 22, 2022 14:52 - 1 Byte

Sara Figal/Nashville Conflict Resolution Center The Nashville Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) provides lower-income Middle Tennesseans with access to justice and to conflict resolution via free and sliding-scale mediation services. This includes help with landlord-tenant issues, parenting and visitation conflicts, neighbor disputes, and school or workplace conflicts. Mediation, whether in-person or via remote conferencing, helps prevent […] The post Sara Figal with Nashville Conflict Resol...

Shana Berkeley with Corner To Corner

April 22, 2022 14:47 - 1 Byte

Shana Berkeley/Corner To Corner Corner to Corner is a community-led nonprofit co-creating meaningful economic growth with historically underestimated Nashvillians through knowledge, tools, and networks.   Nashville Business Radio is presented by The post Shana Berkeley with Corner To Corner appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Jamie Cox, Brand Strategist and Designer

March 31, 2022 21:06 - 1 Byte

Jamie Cox, Brand Strategist and Designer (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 40) With a breadth of experience in the branding and marketing space, brand strategist and designer Jamie Cox took the leap in early 2020 to open her own business. Acknowledging that the timing wasn’t ideal, Jamie discussed her journey with host John Ray and shared […] The post Jamie Cox, Brand Strategist and Designer appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Andrew Arbogast, Arbo’s Cheese Dip

February 01, 2022 16:49 - 1 Byte

Andrew Arbogast, Arbo’s Cheese Dip (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 39) Andrew Arbogast, the founder of Arbo’s Cheese Dip, shared his story of founding the company, his military service and how that has served his entrepreneurial journey, where you can find Arbo’s, and much more. Nashville Business Radio is produced virtually from the Nashville studio of Business RadioX®. Arbo’s […] The post Andrew Arbogast, Arbo’s Cheese Dip appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Brandon Esse, Meal POPs

November 22, 2021 21:42 - 1 Byte

Brandon Esse, Meal POPs (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 38) Brandon Esse, Founder and CEO of Meal POPs, shared with host John Ray how he created a business to support local restaurants, bringing them new customers at a low cost. The app also gives patrons a convenient way to save money at their favorite restaurants. Brandon […] The post Brandon Esse, Meal POPs appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Jeff Gartland, Relatient

November 19, 2021 21:10 - 1 Byte

Jeff Gartland, Relatient (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 37) Relieving the pain point of patient engagement with their healthcare provider is the focus for Relatient, especially with their recent merger with Radix Health. CEO Jeff Gartland shares how Relatient serves both patient and provider with a solution that involves scheduling, engagement, automation, and the multiple processes […] The post Jeff Gartland, Relatient appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Tammy Wolcott, LBMC W Squared

November 04, 2021 20:29 - 1 Byte

Tammy Wolcott, LBMC W Squared (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 36) Tammy Wolcott and her sister founded W Squared sixteen years ago to offer fractional business process services. Now as a part of LBMC, the firm provides an integrated financial, accounting, and procurement suite of services which cure back-office headaches and support the growth needs of […] The post Tammy Wolcott, LBMC W Squared appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Bryan Clayton, GreenPal

October 25, 2021 14:27 - 1 Byte

Bryan Clayton, GreenPal (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 35) Bryan Clayton enjoyed an accomplished entrepreneurial journey in landscaping, which included a successful exit. What he learned from that experience led to his founding GreenPal, and he joined host John Ray to share the company’s beginnings, how growth has been entirely bootstrapped, the problems the app solves […] The post Bryan Clayton, GreenPal appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Heather Locke, Hammersmith Support

October 11, 2021 17:23 - 1 Byte

Heather Locke, Hammersmith Support (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 33) With core values of customer service, transparency, and giving back, Hammersmith Support aims to be a prime mover for good in their community. Founder and Chief Support Officer Heather Locke joined host John Ray to share the way Hammersmith uniquely supports their clients through design and […] The post Heather Locke, Hammersmith Support appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Kayla Curry, Organization Impact

September 28, 2021 19:55 - 1 Byte

Kayla Curry, Organization Impact (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 32) Organization Impact CEO Kayla Curry joined host John Ray to discuss some of the challenges small and midsize businesses are facing now with turnover, hybrid work, and onboarding new employees. Kayla also discussed ways Organization Impact addresses these issues for clients, success stories, and much more. […] The post Kayla Curry, Organization Impact appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Gary Aldridge, Aldridge Valuation Advisors

September 17, 2021 13:27 - 1 Byte

Gary Aldridge, Aldridge Valuation Advisors (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 31) Through business valuation and CFO advisory services, Gary Aldridge, owner of Aldridge Valuation Advisors, works with business owners to measure and then grow the value of their business. On this episode of Nashville Business Radio, Gary and host John Ray discussed what he looks for when […] The post Gary Aldridge, Aldridge Valuation Advisors appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Brendan Kamm, Thnks

September 02, 2021 11:34 - 1 Byte

Brendan Kamm, Thnks (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 30) Whether it’s prospects, clients, employees, or coworkers, everyone loves to feel appreciated, and Thnks has created an effortless way to express gratitude. Co-Founder and CEO Brendan Kamm joined host John Ray to share how Thnks got started, the ROI of gratitude, why Thnks moved the company from […] The post Brendan Kamm, Thnks appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Scott Cantrell, Smart Solutions Media

August 27, 2021 16:33 - 1 Byte

Scott Cantrell, Smart Solutions Media (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 29) Scott Cantrell founded Smart Solutions Media in late 2019 to help consultants and other B2B services providers enhance their visibility, confidence, and authority in the marketplace. Scott joined host John Ray to discuss the biggest marketing challenges professional services providers face, why “authority marketing” is […] The post Scott Cantrell, Smart Solutions Media appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Chandria Harris, HireCultures

August 17, 2021 19:22 - 1 Byte

Chandria Harris, HireCultures (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 28) Being a first-generation college graduate, Chandria Harris worked her way through school and learned her lessons the hard way. She turned her experience into her new book, The Not So Buttoned-Up Approach. Chandria joined host John Ray to discuss her journey, her book, and how her work […] The post Chandria Harris, HireCultures appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Dennis Jackson, Worx Solutions

August 06, 2021 15:43 - 1 Byte

Dennis Jackson, Worx Solutions (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 27) Working out of spreadsheets to bridge the gap in your internal systems? Dennis Jackson, owner of Worx Solutions, can help. He joined host John Ray to discuss how his work bridges data streams, increases efficiency, improves productivity, and delivers significantly better business results. He also shared […] The post Dennis Jackson, Worx Solutions appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Karen Williams, MinTech Agency

July 27, 2021 19:23 - 1 Byte

Karen Williams, MinTech Agency (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 26) Karen Williams founded MinTech Agency to connect diverse tech talent to companies. She and host John Ray discussed why she founded MinTech, her perspective on attracting and retaining diverse talent, the benefit of sponsors vs. mentors, and new initiatives at MinTech. Nashville Business Radio is produced virtually […] The post Karen Williams, MinTech Agency appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Dean Wegner, Authentically American

July 20, 2021 15:36 - 1 Byte

Dean Wegner, Authentically American (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 25) Dean Wegner’s commitment to providing quality apparel made in the USA and creating US jobs led him to start Authentically American in 2017. Dean is passionate about making a positive impact that supports U.S. workers. Joining host John Ray, Dean shared his journey, how his military […] The post Dean Wegner, Authentically American appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Anna Palumbo, Red Triangle Interior Design

July 16, 2021 14:31 - 1 Byte

Anna Palumbo, Red Triangle Interior Design (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 24) Red Triangle Interior Design grew out of the joys of home and art in Anna Palumbo’s childhood. She uses her unique way of designing space to transform homes, backyard offices, and retail spaces. Anna joined host John Ray to share her work, success stories, […] The post Anna Palumbo, Red Triangle Interior Design appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Sarah Patton, Social Bliss Events

July 12, 2021 18:32 - 1 Byte

Sarah Patton, Social Bliss Events (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 23) As owner of Social Bliss Events, Sarah Patton orchestrates events that result in memories that last a lifetime. She joined host John Ray to share her entrepreneurial journey, why “do it yourself” event planning can be perilous, what goes into planning a successful event, the […] The post Sarah Patton, Social Bliss Events appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Ed Legum, Tennessee Business Brokers

June 29, 2021 17:36 - 1 Byte

Ed Legum, Tennessee Business Brokers (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 20) Ed Legum, a 'people, process, & profit' expert with Tennessee Business Brokers, breaks down the involved process of selling a business into understandable elements. Ed joined host John Ray to discuss when a business seller should engage a business broker, how asking prices get determined, […] The post Ed Legum, Tennessee Business Brokers appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Veronica Burns and Karen Williams, MGMTinsight

June 29, 2021 14:13 - 1 Byte

Veronica Burns and Karen Williams, MGMTinsight (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 21) The human resources side of the business presents complications for most owners, and it’s the mission of MGMTInsight to make it easier. As HR and legal professionals, co-founders Veronica Burns and Karen Williams joined host John Ray to discuss the maze of HR issues […] The post Veronica Burns and Karen Williams, MGMTinsight appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Reen Baskin, Baskin Strategies, LLC

June 28, 2021 18:12 - 1 Byte

Reen Baskin, Baskin Strategies, LLC (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 20) Reen Baskin and Baskin Strategies proved to be ahead of their time when the pandemic hit, as the need for their work–designing flexible workspace and hybrid work models–was affirmed. Reen joined host John Ray to discuss the shifts in workstyle in 2020, how businesses should […] The post Reen Baskin, Baskin Strategies, LLC appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Jeff Batts, Principle HR Solutions and Consulting, LLC

June 17, 2021 16:34 - 1 Byte

Jeff Batts, Principle HR Solutions and Consulting, LLC (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 18) Jeff Batts of Principle HR Solutions joined host John Ray to discuss his firm’s outsourced HR services for small and medium-sized businesses, the importance of maintaining a culture which attracts talent, how to handle issues such as Covid vaccinations and return to […] The post Jeff Batts, Principle HR Solutions and Consulting, LLC appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

What Dental Practices Need to Know About the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Employee Retention Credits (ERC), with Aprio Partners Justin Elanjian and Adam McDowell

June 11, 2021 12:42 - 1 Byte

What Dental Practices Need to Know About the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Employee Retention Credits (ERC), with Aprio Partners Justin Elanjian and Adam McDowell (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 18) Aprio Partners Justin Elanjian and Adam McDowell joined host John Ray to discuss how dental practices need to address the intricacies of PPP and ERC […] The post What Dental Practices Need to Know About the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Employee Retention Credits (ERC), with Apr...

Kristi Hope, Leading with Hope ILEC

June 08, 2021 23:34 - 1 Byte

Kristi Hope, Leading with Hope ILEC (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 17) Kristi Hope joined host John Ray to discuss her wide-ranging experience and how it aids her in her leadership coaching practice, how to select a leadership coach, how the pandemic has affected leaders, and much more. Nashville Business Radio is produced virtually from the Nashville studio of Business […] The post Kristi Hope, Leading with Hope ILEC appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Colton Mulligan, FoxFuel Creative

June 08, 2021 22:50 - 1 Byte

Colton Mulligan, FoxFuel Creative (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 16) Colton Mulligan joined host John Ray to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, how best friends work amicably as business partners, why storytelling is so important in building a company brand, and much more. Nashville Business Radio is produced virtually from the Nashville studio of Business RadioX®. FoxFuel Creative FoxFuel Creative produces […] The post Colton Mulligan, FoxFuel Creative appeared first on Business Radio...

Sunny Bray, Catalyst Collective

June 03, 2021 22:05 - 1 Byte

Sunny Bray, Catalyst Collective (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 15) Inspired by her faith and personal experience, Sunny Bray founded Catalyst Collective. She joined host John Ray to discuss how her firm connects non-profits and mission-driven businesses to value-enhancing services which enable these organizations to thrive. Nashville Business Radio is produced virtually from the Nashville studio […] The post Sunny Bray, Catalyst Collective appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Brian C. Adams, Excelsior Capital

May 27, 2021 19:24 - 1 Byte

Brian C. Adams, Excelsior Capital (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 14) Brian Adams of Excelsior Capital joined host John Ray to discuss the commercial estate investments his firm organizes for individuals, families, and family offices. Brian assessed the investment attractiveness of Nashville and other markets, discussed why Excelsior’s approach is much more tax friendly than larger […] The post Brian C. Adams, Excelsior Capital appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Dr. Jeff Cornwall, Massey Chair and Professor of Entrepreneurship, Belmont University

May 25, 2021 14:53 - 1 Byte

Dr. Jeff Cornwall, Massey Chair and Professor of Entrepreneurship, Belmont University (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 13) Dr. Jeff Cornwall brings both academic as well as practical, successful entrepreneurial experience to bear as he offers thoughts on how education and entrepreneurship should (or should not) intersect. In this conversation with host John Ray, he also discussed […] The post Dr. Jeff Cornwall, Massey Chair and Professor of Entrepreneurship, Belmont University appeared firs...

Aubrey Livingston, G&A Partners

May 24, 2021 20:00 - 1 Byte

Aubrey Livingston, G&A Partners (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 12) As regional sales director in Nashville for G&A Partners, Aubrey Livingston shared stories about the resiliency of Nashville businesses in the last twelve months and how G&A helps their clients respond and thrive through times of change. “Nashville Business Radio" is produced virtually from the Nashville […] The post Aubrey Livingston, G&A Partners appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Alan & Gloria Whitt, Allure Quest Travel Experience

May 11, 2021 15:58 - 1 Byte

Alan & Gloria Whitt, Allure Quest Travel Experience (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 11) After way too many months at home, are you ready to travel? Alan and Gloria Whitt of Allure Quest Travel Experience have the expertise to plan a relaxing vacation for you. They joined host John Ray to offer ideas for last minute […] The post Alan & Gloria Whitt, Allure Quest Travel Experience appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Caroline Jacobsson and Dominique Jara, SidebySide Solutions

May 11, 2021 14:15 - 1 Byte

Caroline Jacobsson and Dominique Jara, SidebySide Solutions (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 10) What’s the difference between purpose, mission, and vision? How do you find your purpose as an organization and then turn that into action? How does acting from an effective statement of purpose improve organizational effectiveness? Caroline Jacobsson and Dominique Jara, cofounders of SidebySide […] The post Caroline Jacobsson and Dominique Jara, SidebySide Solutions appeared first on Business R...

Cory Colton, Inflection Point Coaching

May 10, 2021 19:01 - 1 Byte

Cory Colton, Inflection Point Coaching (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 9) Cory Colton joined host John Ray to discuss his practice, Inflection Point Coaching, the perils of company cultures which are not aligned, why more companies will see the need to provide coaching services for their executives, why leaders need to take on a coaching mindset […] The post Cory Colton, Inflection Point Coaching appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Courtney Schand, CS Nutrition

May 07, 2021 13:34 - 1 Byte

Courtney Schand, CS Nutrition (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 8) Courtney Schand combined her training in both nutrition and coaching into a holistic approach to shifting client’s mindsets around their relationship to food and their body. She joined host John Ray to share the tools she uses from both disciplines to support her clients. “Nashville Business […] The post Courtney Schand, CS Nutrition appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Sydney Dozier, Renaissance Marketing Group

May 04, 2021 20:11 - 1 Byte

Sydney Dozier, Renaissance Marketing Group (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 6) Sydney Dozier moved to Nashville to pursue a music career but found her passion in digital marketing and social media. She joined host John Ray to share how her work at the Johnny Cash Museum led to starting her own firm, how her team crafts […] The post Sydney Dozier, Renaissance Marketing Group appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Lauren Reed, REED Public Relations

May 04, 2021 16:56 - 1 Byte

Lauren Reed, REED Public Relations (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 5) Lauren Reed, Founder of REED Public Relations, joined host John Ray to share business lessons she gained from a Mt. Kilimanjaro climb, how those lessons prepared her for the pandemic, how her firm has guided clients with crisis communications needs during the economic distress of […] The post Lauren Reed, REED Public Relations appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Craig Paxson, Visionary Results, LLC

April 27, 2021 21:10 - 1 Byte

Craig Paxson, Visionary Results, LLC (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 5) Craig Paxson used his experience as a business owner to create his propriety Visionary Results System , which shows business owners how to reduce ownership stress and increase their bottom line. He talked with host John Ray about the components of the system and how it […] The post Craig Paxson, Visionary Results, LLC appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Benjamin Papa, Enneagram Solutions, LLC

April 27, 2021 17:20 - 1 Byte

Benjamin Papa, Enneagram Solutions, LLC (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 4) Benjamin Papa joined host John Ray to share how he uses the Enneagram as a tool to increase a leader’s capacity for both self-awareness and empathy for team members. Ben also discussed how he works with teams to enhance collaboration and their overall effectiveness. “Nashville […] The post Benjamin Papa, Enneagram Solutions, LLC appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Brandi Bruns and Courtney Wheeler, Bruns Wheeler Group

April 26, 2021 22:46 - 1 Byte

Brandi Bruns and Courtney Wheeler, Bruns Wheeler Group (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 3) With extensive political and electoral experience, Brandi Bruns and Courtney Wheeler started the Bruns Wheeler Group two years ago. Their consulting work with non-profits and businesses has been rising, however, as these organizations have the same desires as electoral candidates: engaging their […] The post Brandi Bruns and Courtney Wheeler, Bruns Wheeler Group appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Lance Finley, Firehouse Design

April 13, 2021 23:22 - 1 Byte

Lance Finley, Firehouse Design (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 2) Lance Finley of Firehouse Design is a rescuer! He loves to rescue business owners from bad design and ineffective websites. He joined host John Ray to discuss the client research he conducts which results in more effective websites, why he maintains relationships with his clients after […] The post Lance Finley, Firehouse Design appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Paul Klein, Klein Consulting and “Pricing Is Positioning” Podcast

April 08, 2021 13:04 - 1 Byte

Paul Klein, Klein Consulting and “Pricing Is Positioning” Podcast (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 1) His own experience as an independent consultant led Paul Klein to build a practice in which he coaches other consultants and coaches on effective pricing strategies in their own businesses. He joined host John Ray to discuss value pricing, the inadequacies […] The post Paul Klein, Klein Consulting and “Pricing Is Positioning” Podcast appeared first on Business RadioX ®.