In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Tiffany Smith of Career Bridgeway about closing Georgia’s workforce gap by connecting employers, job seekers, educational institutions, workforce organizations, and government partners. Tiffany explains how Career Bridgeway uses technology and AI to improve hiring transparency, identify skills gaps, protect job seekers from scams, and create […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Michele Bell, Founder of Running with Numbers, about helping small business owners build confidence in understanding their finances. Michele shares why business owners don’t need to become accountants to make smarter financial decisions and explains how focusing on four key financial metrics can create better […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Teresa Murphey, Founder and CEO of Hire Ventures. Teresa shares how growing businesses can simplify recruiting, strengthen their HR strategy, and build people-first organizations that scale successfully. From navigating multi-state employment laws to hiring for culture and competency, she offers practical insights for business leaders […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Chuck Griffin, Executive Director of the Athens Film Festival. Chuck shares the story behind launching an international film festival in Athens, Georgia, and discusses how the event celebrates independent filmmakers while creating meaningful connections between artists and local audiences. He also explains the challenges of […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Kelly Nelson, Founder of Mirth and Mischief Enterprises. Kelly shares how her team combines behavioral psychology, live performance, immersive storytelling, and world-class creative talent to design unforgettable experiences that entertain, educate, and build stronger human connections. She also discusses the future of immersive entertainment, upcoming […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Mark Stelzner, Founder and Managing Partner of IA, a consulting firm that helps Global 1000 organizations navigate large-scale people and business transformations. Mark shares insights from over two decades of advising major enterprises through mergers, acquisitions, organizational change, technology adoption, and workforce transformation. The conversation […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews FREiBERD, founder of We Are The BerdHaus and UNZP, about their journey from major-label artist to independent entrepreneur. FREiBERD shares how they built their own music label, developed a fashion and fragrance brand, and embraced a creator-first mindset rooted in purpose rather than fame. They […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Amy Winner, Co-Founder and CEO of Wheels Up Collective Marketing. Amy shares her experience helping startups, high-growth companies, and local businesses navigate growth through strategic marketing. The conversation explores the importance of product-market fit, the role of marketing as a growth tool rather than a […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Daniel Chilcott, CEO and Co-Founder of Flowgear, about how businesses can streamline operations by connecting the systems and applications they rely on every day. Daniel shares the evolution of Flowgear’s integration platform, the growing role of AI in workflow automation, and how organizations can eliminate […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Aaron Strand, actor, filmmaker, and podcaster. Aaron shares the journey behind his award-winning debut feature film, Withdrawal, from grassroots fundraising and micro-budget production to a self-distributed North American theater tour. He discusses the realities of independent filmmaking, the power of community-driven cinema, and the entrepreneurial […]