In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee interviews Jason Lockhart, co-owner and TV/film division head of Atlanta Models and Talent (AMT). Jason shares his eight-and-a-half-year journey to ownership, emphasizing patience, persistence, and positivity. He discusses Atlanta’s thriving entertainment industry, highlighting strong studio infrastructure, Georgia’s tax incentives, and growing independent productions. Jason also addresses emerging […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor speaks with Cynthia Washington, owner of Sprolls, a unique dessert business based on a 40-year-old family recipe. Cynthia transformed her grandmother’s sweet potato filling into a creative dessert by wrapping it in spring rolls, adding a special glaze and icing. After retiring, she launched the business […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee interviews Brandon Burdin, founder and CEO of MarginSignal OS. Brandon discusses how his company helps organizations uncover hidden financial leaks in customer service operations, particularly in call centers. He explains the industry-wide problem of untracked repeat customer interactions that drive up costs, and shares how MarginSignal OS […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee interviews Robert Burke, founder and CEO of Sobo. Robert discusses how Sobo’s AI-powered platform helps small and mid-sized businesses identify and solve operational, financial, and leadership challenges. The platform analyzes business data, provides actionable insights, and connects owners with vetted experts for targeted support. The conversation covers […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee interviews Kashaun Cooper, founder of the Five Stages of Yes Leadership and Development Institute. Kashaun discusses how leadership under pressure reveals true behavior, not just intentions. He explains that mental toughness can be learned by identifying “pressure entry points” and practicing new responses. The conversation covers preparing […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee interviews Chris Edwards, a Tax Partner at Bennett Thrasher. Chris discusses how his firm serves middle-market companies, especially in technology, distribution, and professional services. The conversation covers proactive tax planning, key provisions in recent tax legislation, overlooked tax credits, and strategies for preparing a business for sale. […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee interviews Daniel Popovic, author of “Where the Paw Prints Lead” and leader of PawPads. Dan shares how the loss of his Doberman, Marley, inspired his book and a growing community focused on pet grief support. The conversation explores the deep impact of pet loss on mental health, […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee interviews Elias Crum of BestBonobos, a platform helping small business owners sell their companies (valued up to $10 million) without brokers. Elias explains how BestBonobos uses AI to guide owners through valuation, document preparation, buyer identification, and due diligence. The discussion covers common pitfalls in business sales, […]

In this episode of  Atlanta Business Radio, host Lee Kantor interviews Sherry Deutschmann, founder and CEO of BrainTrust. She shares her journey from cleaning bathrooms and being a single mom to building and selling a $40M company. Deutschmann created BrainTrust to help women entrepreneurs grow successful businesses through small peer groups (“Vaults”) where members openly […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee interviews Bryan Coley, founder of REEL Experiences. Bryan shares how his program uses people’s favorite movies as a tool for personal and team development in business settings. By exploring movie themes, characters, and stories, teams gain deeper self-awareness, empathy, and connection. Bryan discusses the program’s origins, its […]