Business Sense (BS) with Brad

On this episode Ryan Bartlett talks to Milligan University business strategy students. He answers questions regarding the impacts of proposed tariffs, True Classic Tee's recent $850 million valuation, meeting Simon Sinek, and the AI skills students will need in the near future.Host Website: https://businesssenseconsultingjc.com/

On this episode I welcome Matthew Albritton, MBA, founder of Valor Financial Planning, to discuss what customers should look for in a financial advisor. We discuss Registered Investment Advisors (RIA) vs Broker-Dealers, family financial planning, and more!

On this episode I interview David Isaacs, owner of Isaac's Pools and Spas, who has annual employee turnover of around 11% in a 50% turnover industry. We discuss his strategy and how Herzberg's Two Factor Theory can be applied in today's labor environment.

On this episode I welcome Jennifer Sweet, owner of Jeremiah Cafe, located in Johnson City, Tennessee. Jeremiah Cafe's mission is "to create an inclusive environment for the autistic in our community." We talk about the mission, business formation and type (LLC vs Nonprofit), obstacles and opportunities.

Note: The business hours changed from the video, Saturday is 8am-4pm (not 7am).

Host Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-ward-dba-lssbb-b6a3751a2/

Book Page: https://www.amazon.com/Motivated-Worker-Managers-Improving-Satisfaction/dp/1476680213

On this episode I welcome Andrew Ervin, Generative AI Manager at Eastman Chemical Company. We talk how it is being used in industry, what software and coding students should be learning, and dive into both the philosophical and practical aspects of AI moving forward.

On this episode I interview City Commissioner Joe Wise, who was previously interviewed in 2022 by Yahoo Finance regarding Johnson City's emerging housing market, and local Realtor Rachel Smith. We discuss housing affordability, politics, infrastructure, jobs, and more!

On this episode I speak with Dr. Mark Cawman, professor and certified quality manager, about Six Sigma projects that failed and lessons learned. He also describes the impact AI will have on Six Sigma related jobs.

On the episode I welcome Dr. Lori Mills, Professor of Psychology, to talk about the problems and uses of personality testing for career advancement. Should employers use them to help in recruiting and promoting? Should students use them to find their dream career/degree? The Big Five, Myers Briggs, Enneagram, DiSC, and Holland's Interest inventories will be explored.

On this episode True Class Tees CEO Ryan Bartlett talks to a Business Strategy class about building community, the power of story, and business expansion.