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Join us for a cup of coffee with Mr. Jim Sanders, owner and roastmaster of Heartwood Coffee, as he discusses the path to opening shops in Hudson and Chagrin Falls, the secrets to a perfect cup of coffee, and how Heartwood encourages us to “grow together”. Entrepreneurs and Coffee Lovers alike will love this conversation. Follow Heartwood on Instagram (@HeartwoodCoffee), Facebook (/heartwoodroastery) and sign up for the mailing list at www.heartwoodcoffee.com. Can anyone please help Molly find a root beer float without sugar? Is it possible? Molly’s second book is coming soon! Visit Apieceofmollysmind.com to purchase Blossom before they’re all gone. Are your policies and documents protecting your business or getting you sued? Check 10 areas of your business for legal risks and get instant feedback from experienced attorneys right now by taking a short quiz at www.gertsburglaw.com/business-vulnerability-quiz or bit.ly/CM6quiz. SHOW NOTES Journey plays in Willoughby; Chad to the rescue; Molly the judge and Captain Alex of Lake Erie; A better strategy for Casino night Winning the soda battle; Creating new habits; A Blossom sequel coming soon Introducing Jim and Heartwood Coffee; Feeling good about shopping local What is good coffee and reacting to caffeine; from plumber to roaster What’s in a name; Something special about coffee shops Finding the perfect location; Growing and transforming a space The recipe for a perfect coffee; The roasting process and the best beans Finding the Heartwood aesthetic and growing together

He’s back and better than ever! Dr. Dan returns to the studio to delve deeper into his work helping people heal, confronting the source of a problem, and his views on alternative medicine. Plus, we check in with Molly’s soda habit and continue the discussion on the effects of sugar. This episode is the second part of a 2-part interview: part one was posted last week as episode 93. Remember to visit the Tone of Life website at Toneoflifeohio.com and to follow Tone of Life on Facebook to stay informed of upcoming events, such as community dinners and workshops. Contact Dan directly to set up a lunch-and-learn for your business or organization. Other items mentioned in this episode: Molly is pleased with her bubly sparkling water Rob Sapp was our guest on episode 14 and episode 49. Rick Cibik was our guest on episode 29. Read about The Amazing Randi on Wikipedia. SHOW NOTES Checking in on Molly’s habit change success and feeling better; Theater reviews; Alex on depression and mood; Pop Tarts and Disney Princesses; Molly’s second book and book signing; Who brings a gun to an ice cream shop? Bringing Dan in; Continuing the discussion on sugar and aspartame Thoughts on homeopathy and regulation in medicine “Light-touch” chiropractic practice and who can be helped; Finding the heart of a problem and learned responses What is Somato-Respiratory Integration (SRI) and how to connect with your body

In a BPE first, we present to you a two-part interview with Dr. Dan Continenza, chiropractor and owner of Tone of Life in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Alex, and Molly talk with Dr. Dan about his practice, the effects of what we put in our bodies, and how he helps bodies heal themselves.  Feel better by listening to this episode and then stay tuned for the conclusion next week. Get in touch with Dan through the Tone of Life website Toneoflifeohio.com and follow Tone of Life on Facebook to stay informed of upcoming events. There are only a few Simple Summer Nights Concerts left! Visit cvcc.org or our check the events on BPE’s facebook page to see where we are next! SHOW NOTES Alex and Molly BFFs forever; Better hydration options and debating the sin of sugar; Introducing Dr. Dan; The best “how we met” story in history Getting to the bottom of the sugar debate and “The Crystal Meth of Sweeteners”; What Molly should be drinking instead Tone of Life; A tangent through music A winding route to Chiropractor’s school; Public perspectives on chiropractors What Dr. Dan does to help bodies heal; What is Cranial Sacral Therapy? The most important action to take for health benefits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcOJbFtvM5I Here's a little Umphrey's McGee for your listening pleasure. Like it? There are full concerts available on YouTube for even more Umphs love! Stop worrying if your company is vulnerable to lawsuits or liability and schedule a confidential, no-cost CM6 Vulnerability Check with Gertsburg Law Firm. Alex will walk you through the minefields in your documents and key processes and tell you how to fix them yourself. Call 440-571-7774 or e-mail [email protected] to schedule your CM6 Vulnerability Check today. Explore the full CoverMySix legal audit suite at covermysix.com.

What’s important to small business owners in Northeast Ohio? Alex gets the details from Michael Stanek, Co-Owner and CFO of Hunt Imaging, President of Cleveland Cycle Tours, Former Chairman of COSE, and member of Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee. They discuss the entrepreneurial mindset, the obstacles and lessons learned starting a business in Cleveland, and what employers need to know about Ohio’s cannabis laws. Get in touch with Michael at on LinkedIn or twitter @MichaelStanek. Find Cleveland Cycle Tours on Facebook, twitter @CleveCycleTours, or their website www.ClevelandCycleTours.com Dive deeper into what business owners should about medical marijuana in Ohio after the interview for a sneak peak at the new Cannabis in Ohio Legal Talk Series with Nick Weiss of Gertsburg Law Firm. OTHER ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Regarding the tax preference for small business owners, Mike says: “The biennial budget that moved out of conference committee and was passed by both the Ohio House and Senate and then signed by Gov. DeWine kept intact the small business tax credit.”  More information can be found on the COSE website and this Cleveland.com article: Learn more about the work of COSE Council of Smaller Enterprises at http://www.cose.org SHOW NOTES Introducing Michael E. Stanek and his many hats Expanding and evolving Hunt Imaging and the entrepreneurial drive; Security and risk in entrepreneurship; Learning from mistakes and looking to the future The people pedaling around the streets of Cleveland; The unique challenges of running a unique business Supporting local businesses with COSE – from Advocacy Committee to Chairman of the Board; The impact of small business compared to larger businesses; The needs of a small business owner              The role of Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee; The current status of cannabis and employers’ rights Stop worrying if your company is vulnerable to lawsuits or liability and schedule a confidential, no-cost CM6 Vulnerability Check with Gertsburg Law Firm. Alex will walk you through the minefields in your documents and key processes and tell you how to fix them yourself. Call 440-571-7774 or e-mail [email protected] to schedule your CM6 Vulnerability Check today. You can also check your business for legal risks instantly by taking a short Business Vulnerability Quiz at bit.ly/CM6quiz. Explore the full CoverMySix legal audit suite at covermysix.com. There are only a few Simple Summer Nights Concerts left in the series. Visit cvcc.org to find out where the next family-friendly and free concert is, or check the events listed on the BPE Facebook page.

This week we sit down with Tim Dimoff of SACS Consulting and Investigative Services, which helps companies with “High Risk” workplace issues such as violence, substance abuse, active shooters, and more. Tim tells us about securing the 2016 Republican National Convention, and then takes us back to the streets and his time on the SWAT team. What do business owners and managers call him for now? Listen to find out. Plus, the return of Jessica D. and the gang’s adventures around town will have you giggling. Visit sacsconsulting.com or timothydimoff.com to reach Tim or for more information on his services. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Jessica Debeljak was our guest on Ep 60 – The Diamond Furniture Anniversary Show Captain Fantastic, the premier Elton John Tribute Show, will dazzle you with an amazing musical extravaganza in Chagrin Falls on Saturday, November 16th, 2019. Get your tickets at www.cvcc.org/events/details/adults-night-out-fundraiser-20620 Stop worrying if your company is vulnerable to lawsuits or liability and schedule a confidential, no-cost CM6 Vulnerability Check with Gertsburg Law Firm. Alex will walk you through the minefields in your documents and key processes and tell you how to fix them yourself. Call 440-571-7774 or e-mail [email protected] to schedule your CM6 Vulnerability Check today. You can also check your business for legal risks instantly by taking a short Business Vulnerability Quiz at bit.ly/CM6quiz. Explore the full CoverMySix legal audit suite at covermysix.com. SHOW NOTES Welcome guest co-host Jessica D; Molly’s Emily settles into New York and the twins are baptized; Mixed feelings about rollercoasters; Beef in Vermillion; Phish comes to Cleveland, Elton John comes to Chagrin Falls How Jessica goes boating; Close contact with your coworkers; A different kind of party Introducing Tim Dimoff; Securing the RNC in Cleveland Tim’s journey through law enforcement; Stories from the heat of the moment Discovering the demand for HR security consultants and the services companies need; When a terminated employee could be a threat The importance of meeting people and building relationships

What does it take to be one of the top realtors in the country? Find out as Alex sits down with Mike Ferrante of Century 21 Homestar. Listen in to hear the secrets to happy clients, and satisfied employees, and what it means to be a good realtor. Get in touch with Mike at 21mike.com or his Facebook page (21MikeTeam), and check out his YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/channel/UClM-_Oh1hWz-DcbXz87Gbkw? Be sure to visit the 21 Mike booth, supporting animal rescue groups at Solon Home Days on July 27th and 28th. Details at https://www.facebook.com/events/326012041656754/ Discover the biggest legal minefields in your business. Answer 10 short questions and get instant feedback at bit.ly/CM6quiz. Don't Get Sued. Cover Your Six. Mentioned in this episode: Alex talked about “dude’s night out” in Episode 79 (Peter Balunek) Mike’s Facebook group is Cleveland, Ohio Real Estate, homes for sale/rent SHOW NOTES Realtor rankings in the nation and online; Measuring social media “clout”; Building an online community The work behind the scenes of marketing success; What worked and what didn’t Becoming a realtor – who does and who shouldn’t; What makes a good realtor The key to customer satisfaction Growth and successful leadership; Management and employee satisfaction

In this week’s episode, Alex and Molly get to know Todd Goldstein, the CEO and co-founder of LaunchHouse and discover how he is making an impact on the small business community in Northeast Ohio. Listen now to learn how LaunchHouse is helping businesses to connect, grow, and succeed, and brainstorm with us in an invention idea session. Visit LaunchHouse.com to learn more about coworking, to sign up for the newsletter, and to contact Todd for a one-week trial. You can also follow LaunchHouse on Facebook and Instagram, which is where you’ll find information about the LaunchHouse 2020 Bootstrap Bash on January 25th. Gertsburg Law Firm is proud to offer CoverMySix for Small Companies and Startups, a complete legal documentation portfolio to minimize exposure to lawsuits and investigations for newer or smaller companies. Visit covermysix.com to learn about the full CM6 audit suite. You can also check your business for legal risks instantly by taking a short Business Vulnerability Quiz at www.gertsburglaw.com/business-vulnerability-quiz. Purchase a copy of Molly’s new book, Blossom, direct from apieceofmollysmind.com. Please join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the Simple Summer Nights Concert Series, hosted by the Chagrin Valley Chamber and sponsored by Gertsburg Law Firm. We’d love to see you on Tuesdays around the Valley and on Thursdays at Triangle Park on Chagrin Falls’ Main Street. We’ll add the concerts to our facebook page, or you can view the full calendar at bit.ly/SSNConcerts. SHOW NOTES Shoutout to Christian Siriano and pride in BPE; Adventures in Nashville; Join us for free concerts all summer Introducing Todd Goldstein and LaunchHouse; Creating community at LaunchHouse, and why it works; Funding and supporting start-ups Todd’s journey from and back to Cleveland and inspiration from his grandfather; The evolution of LaunchHouse; Identifying success and setting standards; An invention idea session; How large, successful companies start; Betting on the team What lies ahead for LaunchHouse Alex's parasailing adventure in Nashville, TN. We say hello to our friends in this episode: Christian Siriano, Emily Gebler, Chelsea Whitman-Rush, John Gadd, Tunnel Vision Hoops LLC, Carlton Jackson, Davionne Gooden, and Nexus A.I.

Today we're welcoming Tim Opsitnick to the studio to talk about cybersecurity and his work with e-discovery and litigation management at TCDI. Tune in for good conversation on the important skills an entrepreneur needs, and what business owners need to know to protect themselves and their data. Get in touch with Tim through TCDI.com or on LinkedIn.  He’ll be speaking at the 2019 Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection Conference at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law on May 30-31. More information about the event is at www.law.csuohio.edu/cybersecurityconference2019 Visit apieceofmollysmind.com to get a copy of her book, Blossom. The Simple Summer Nights Concert Series kicks off June 6th. Visit the Chagrin Valley Chamber’s facebook page for details. SHOW NOTES Alex is a cover model; Blossom the book and its young illustrator; Love for mothers and daughters, but not for sunburn; Earth facts; Chicago suggestions; Introducing Tim; Working above the Playhouse Square chandelier; Tracing Tim’s roots and career; From litigator to business owner and the start of computer forensics and e-discovery; Meeting the needs of lawyers; Understanding need and using skills well; Growth from mistakes; Cybersecurity and what business owners need to know; Hackers, data, and protection; Current trends and threats to businesses and data security; A run for the Ohio House Click the images below to read the articles about Alex and about Molly’s book in the May 2019 issue of Neighbors magazine. For more information on Neighbors, contact Christi George at [email protected] or by phone at 216-526-2726. Do you wonder how vulnerable your company is to lawsuits or legal liability? Do you think about the expense, publicity, stress and distraction of litigation? Stop worrying and schedule a confidential, no-cost CM6 Vulnerability Check. If you own or lead a company that has been in business at least 3 years, has at least $1 million in annual revenues, or has at least 10 employees, we invite you to spend up to 90 minutes with the CEO of Gertsburg Law Firm, who will walk you through the minefields in your documents and key processes and tell you how to fix them yourself. Call 440-571-7774 or e-mail [email protected] to schedule your CM6 Vulnerability Check today. You’ll leave our meeting more confident and far safer than when you walked in, guaranteed.

What has our favorite branch manager been doing since her last BPE episode, besides serving the community at First National Bank? Come shoot the breeze with Alex and Stephanie Puzzo as they talk about parenting and life, as we discover an unseen side of Stephanie. You can find her on LinkedIn, or Facebook, or at the First National Bank at 8500 E Washington in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Stephanie’s first appearance on the show was episode 7 Jacob Gertsburg was our guest for episode 41 Tim Urban’s Wait but Why blog described squares of time as opportunities at waitbutwhy.com/2015/12/the-tail-end.html Funny how we always forget to take a selfie when Molly is away. Alex and Stephanie basically look like this all the time anyway. SHOW NOTES Catching up since the last visit; How to be a parent of teenagers; Looking back and measuring time; Looking ahead and reflecting; A darker side of Stephanie, and a lighter side; Positivity and non-violence; Why everyone needs a friend like her; Bringing a Palio di Siena to Chagrin; Stephanie’s perfect day, and our request for a certain video Hellos in this episode to Jesse Weisberg, Coyote in Bainbridge, and Tim Urban Do you wonder how vulnerable your company is to lawsuits or legal liability? Do you think about the expense, publicity, stress, and distraction of litigation? Stop worrying and schedule a confidential, no-cost CM6 Vulnerability Check. If you own or lead a company that has been in business at least 3 years, has at least $1 million in annual revenues, or has at least 10 employees, we invite you to spend up to 90 minutes with the CEO of Gertsburg Law Firm, who will walk you through the minefields in your documents and key processes and tell you how to fix them yourself. Call 440-571-7774 or e-mail [email protected] to schedule your CM6 Vulnerability Check today. You’ll leave our meeting more confident and far safer than when you walked in, guaranteed.

Kathryn Garvey takes us to school and tells us about bringing Safe Routes to School to Chagrin Falls, and what it’s like being the Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools Board President for the past 4 years. We talk about initiatives in the area, the joy of being a crossing guard, and issues facing today's students in this week’s Best.Podcast.Ever. Connect with Kathryn through LinkedIn or Facebook. Learn more about Safe Routes Chagrin at saferouteschagrin.com, where you can also sign up to be a volunteer crossing guard. The Grand Opening of Chagrin Falls Intermediate School will be on August 17th. Check on its progress at chagrinschools.org/Construction.aspx Visit apieceofmollysmind.com to buy Molly’s new book Blossom. Find Molly at the Blossomtime Glow on May 23rd to get your copy signed. The New Yorker Radio Hour featured our own Molly Gebler last month, and you can listen at www.wnycstudios.org/story/new-approach-dementia-care. In the program, she talks about The Lantern’s memory care program. The CEO of Lantern, Jean Makesh, was our guest on episode 78. You’ll notice Alex’s microphone sounds a bit distant a few times in this episode. You’ll still hear him, and we hope you still enjoy the listening experience. Just a heads up. SHOW NOTES Grandma Molly gets a scare and races to the Kennedy Center; Molly adds Blossom to her achievements; Culture in Cleveland; Introducing Kathryn Garvey The problem of jaywalking and bringing Safe Routes to School in Chagrin; Bringing parents on the team and strategic planning; measuring success and creating good citizens; Changing infrastructure and mapping solutions; The joy of guarding crosswalks The life of a School Board President; Pressing issues; Addressing mental health and new stressors for current students Kathryn’s magic wand; Reviewing school board progress and accessibility Stop worrying if your company is vulnerable to lawsuits or liability and schedule a confidential, no-cost CM6 Vulnerability Check with Gertsburg Law Firm. Alex will walk you through the minefields in your documents and key processes and tell you how to fix them yourself. Call 440-571-7774 or e-mail [email protected] to schedule your CM6 Vulnerability Check today. Explore the full CoverMySix legal audit suite at covermysix.com.