Cheers To Business

On this episode, Karen talks with Jerry Golden, Chief Administrative Officer of CNI, Coastal Neurological Institute, and OHC, Occupational Health Center. Jerry describes how his newest company Forefront Medical Management manages to efficiently streamline the business operations of multiple health clinics so that the physicians and staff can focus on the patient and their care. Plus, Jerry shares how he works closely with his team to build internal infrastructure and systems that can be scaled to provide needed services to other practices nationwide. Jerry says what he does is not "launching a space shuttle," but it sure sounds like brilliant brain surgery to us.

Key Takeaways

> Building an internal team allows you to scale operations and capabilities.

> Refining and honing your company's business and operations aspect allows your team to focus more on your clients, customer, and vendor partnerships.

> Look for outsourcing operational and technology services to lower the rising overall costs and headaches.

Resources:

Jerry Golden - LinkedIn

CNI - Coastal Neurological Institute

OHC - Occupational Health Center

Forefront Medical Management  -  Phone: (251)-255-5054

On this episode, Karen talks with JJPR founder and president Jennifer Jenkins. Jennifer shares her story of starting her PR and marketing firm, what it takes to build a good team, and her philosophies on managing her team members and a diverse client roster. Plus, she shares how JJPR has dealt with COVID-19 workplace changes and what she is seeing with her clients and the Mobile and Baldwin County business communities during this massive disruption.

Key Takeaways

Growing a team requires the 3 C's: Chemistry, Competency, and Character.

Don't be so involved in your company you can't see the big picture.

Get involved with your community, especially with your local Chamber of Commerce and Junior League.

Give back as much as you can to others, your community, and your networks.

Stay connected to your business, teams, clients, projects, community, and passions.

Resources:

Jennifer Jenkins:  Linkedin  |  Facebook 

JJPR:  Website  |  Facebook 

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DocRx is a family-oriented company dedicated to tailor operational solutions for patient health and compliance programs that increases the quality and efficiency of patient-centered care and always with the mission of the patient's health 1st. With over ten years of experience helping doctors and their patients with diagnostic testing, patient monitoring, medical supplies, compliance, wholesale pharmacy, physician dispensing billing, and more.

DocRx is your patient and health compliance solution, both under one roof. To find out how DocRx can help your hospital, pharmacy, or physicians office see all their services at docrx.com.

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On this episode, Karen talks with Christopher Ray Coleman, entrepreneur and author of The 180 Effect. Christopher's mission is to help student-athletes transition into their communities after college to leverage their personal brands and build profitable and sustainable businesses. Christopher shares his story of perseverance through life growth, his will to always innovating, and how to embrace failing forward in business and life.

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Key Takeaways:

> Share and learn from your failures.
> Failure is an important element of long term success.
> Turn nightmares into dreams.
> Focus on your legacy and results.
> If one person can do it, anyone can do it.

Resources:

Christopher Ray Coleman:  Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram

Learn More About DocRX

DocRx is a family-oriented company dedicated to tailor operational solutions for patient health and compliance programs that increases the quality and efficiency of patient-centered care and always with the mission of the patient's health 1st. With over ten years of experience helping doctors and their patients with diagnostic testing, patient monitoring, medical supplies, compliance, wholesale pharmacy, physician dispensing billing, and more.

DocRx is your patient and health compliance solution, both under one roof. To find out how DocRx can help your hospital, pharmacy, or physicians office see all their services at docrx.com.

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On this episode, Karen talks with Co-Host of The Insurance Guys Podcast and founder of Portal Insurance, the incomparable Bradley Flowers. Bradley shares his "The Power of Podcasting" business insights, and "secrets" recently featured in Paradiso Presents "Last Agent Standing" Magazine. He discusses how he uses podcasting as a marketing tool, networking tool, lead generation sales tool, and why anyone in business should have one.

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Key Takeaways

> Online and real-life lives have converged.

> Podcasting can create warm leads and networking connections.

> Podcasting is one of the best ways to expand your personal and corporate brand.

> Podcasting can sell and can be monetized.

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Learn More About DocRX

DocRx is a family-oriented company dedicated to tailor operational solutions for patient health and compliance programs that increases the quality and efficiency of patient-centered care and always with the mission of the patient's health 1st. With over ten years of experience helping doctors and their patients with diagnostic testing, patient monitoring, medical supplies, compliance, wholesale pharmacy, physician dispensing billing, and more.

DocRx is your patient and health compliance solution, both under one roof. To find out how DocRx can help your hospital, pharmacy, or physicians office see all their services at docrx.com.

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On this episode, Karen talks with Carita Koen, COO and Chief Marketing Officer for Green Magic Landscaping. Carita is a financial planner whose main job is to keep everyone accountable, focused on the company's mission, and on track for success. Today she shares Green Magic's process for finding new business and cultivating a proactive and profitable relationship with their clients and community.

Resources:

Green Magic Landscaping:  Website  |  Facebook

This episode is sponsored by: DocRX

Key Takeaways

Define a problem first to solve it.

Make sure that the developers and users of a process are speaking the same language.

Analyze a problem both internally and externally to see how all stakeholders are impacted.

Create a process to look at old problems with new angles and fresh perspectives.

Government processes should strive to be as user-friendly and intuitive as the best technology we all use.

Learn More About DocRX

DocRx is a family-oriented company dedicated to tailor operational solutions for patient health and compliance programs that increases the quality and efficiency of patient-centered care and always with the mission of the patient's health 1st. With over ten years of experience helping doctors and their patients with diagnostic testing, patient monitoring, medical supplies, compliance, wholesale pharmacy, physician dispensing billing, and more.

DocRx is your patient and health compliance solution, both under one roof. To find out how DocRx can help your hospital, pharmacy, or physicians office see all their services at docrx.com.

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On this episode, Karen talks with the Director of the Mobile, Alabama Mayor's Innovation Team (I-Team) Terrence DeShaun Smith. Terrence is a legit Mobile mover and shaker who leads a local government problem-solving think tank whose mission is to find new ways to solve perennial and entrenched government process problems. The Mobile I-Team's latest task is to design a smarter, faster, and more user-friendly process to start a new business in Mobile, Alabama. Terrence shares the details of this new initiative and how his team is fueled by hindsight, insight, and foresight to improve this maligned government and citizen interaction.

Resources:

Innovation Team Mobile:   Website  |   Facebook

This episode is sponsored by: DocRX

Key Takeaways

> Define a problem first to solve it.
> Make sure that the developers and users of a process are speaking the same language.
> Analyze a problem both internally and externally to see how all stakeholders are impacted.
> Create a process to look at old problems with new angles and fresh perspectives.
> Government processes should strive to be as user-friendly and intuitive as the best technology we all use.

Learn More About DocRX

DocRx is a family-oriented company dedicated to tailor operational solutions for patient health and compliance programs that increases the quality and efficiency of patient-centered care and always with the mission of the patient's health 1st. With over ten years of experience helping doctors and their patients with diagnostic testing, patient monitoring, medical supplies, compliance, wholesale pharmacy, physician dispensing billing, and more.

DocRx is your patient and health compliance solution, both under one roof. To find out how DocRx can help your hospital, pharmacy, or physicians office see all their services at docrx.com.

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On this episode, Karen talks with Employee Benefits Specialist at Colonial Life, Brandon Kiser. Brandon is a school friend of Karen's daughter Cadie and has some "getting started" questions for his side hustle businesses. Karen lays out some LLC and S-Corp information, and then Brandon turns the tables and interviews Karen on the sale of her CPA firm.

This episode is sponsored by: DocRX

Key Takeaways

- Develop a relationship with your banker and CPA to help you set up your company to fit your needs.

- Consider liability issues and tax implications when choosing a business formation.

- Find business mentors to help formulate your business ideas and getting started.

Resources:

Brandon Kiser - Facebook | Linkedin | Contact

Learn More About DocRX

DocRx is a family-oriented company dedicated to tailor operational solutions for patient health and compliance programs that increases the quality and efficiency of patient-centered care and always with the mission of the patient's health 1st. With over ten years of experience helping doctors and their patients with diagnostic testing, patient monitoring, medical supplies, compliance, wholesale pharmacy, physician dispensing billing, and more.

DocRx is your patient and health compliance solution, both under one roof. To find out how DocRx can help your hospital, pharmacy, or physicians office see all their services at docrx.com.

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Covid-19 looks like it is here to stay, and testing for individuals and companies is as important as ever to ensure a safe and healthy environment for our families, customers, and businesses. On this episode, Karen talks with Leitha Boutwell of Coast Diagnostics, LLC, a growing clinical testing laboratory for hospitals, urgent care centers, doctor offices, and businesses in Mobile, Alabama. Leitha fills us in on why individuals and companies need to get COVID-19 tested. She also explains the process of getting tested, the types of tests, and which ones are the most reliable. Recently, Coast Diagnostics is witnessing an increase in companies setting up Covid-19 testing programs for their employees, and they predict that trend will continue. Find out why Covid-19 testing is a smart business decision and what is the easiest and most cost-efficient way to get it done.

This episode is sponsored by: DocRX

Key Takeaways

> Coast Diagnostics is doing 2000 Covid-19 tests a day.

> Coast Diagnostics is ramping up by hiring technicians and staff, improving capabilities, and refining processes to keep up with testing demands.

> The average age of positive tests has gone done by 15 years over the last two weeks.

> Individuals that want a 24-48 hour turnaround Covid-19 Test should contact Greater Mobile Urgent Care Centers.

> Businesses looking to test their employees should contact OHC - Occupational Health Clinic at 251-434-6770.

Cheers To:

Coast Diagnostics test under strict quality control processes and follow all government requirements and report to all parties by the book. - Leitha Boutwell

Covid-19 rapid response testing is not what it sounds like, but our system and machines allow for 24-48 hour turnarounds for results, which is faster than other labs that have a backlog of testing. - Leitha Boutwell

Learn More About DocRX

DocRx is a family-oriented company dedicated to tailor operational solutions for patient health and compliance programs that increases the quality and efficiency of patient-centered care and always with the mission of the patient's health 1st. With over ten years of experience helping doctors and their patients with diagnostic testing, patient monitoring, medical supplies, compliance, wholesale pharmacy, physician dispensing billing, and more.

DocRx is your patient and health compliance solution, both under one roof. To find out how DocRx can help your hospital, pharmacy, or physicians office see all their services at DocRx.com.

With possibly another COVID-19 business shutdown and disruption right around the corner finding new ways to get old and new customers to buy your products and services has never been more critical. Especially when foot traffic has evaporated, and normal operations have been dismantled.

In this episode, Karen talks with Yelp.com expert Juliet Hart and how she and Yelp's community of 145 million monthly users, 150 million reviews, and 150 local Yelp Elites can increase awareness and sales for any company. It's time to try something new and proven to get your business seen online. Plus, let's get your profile set up correctly to get more eyeballs on your digital footprint and more sales in the books. Yelp can help!

Resources:

Juliet Hart  -  Facebook  |  email: [email protected]

@YelpMobile - Twitter

Key Takeaway

> 150 million users, 145 million reviews, and 150 Elite Mobile and Baldwin County Yelpers are online.

> Juliet is a Yelp resource that spotlights local businesses to her online and real-life community and helps local businesses leverage the power of the Yelp reviewers and influencers.

> Yelp can help more locals and traveling consumers find you, even in a time of limited store operating hours and vanishing foot traffic.

> Your company has to be as strong online as it is offline.

> Listen and read your online reviews and see if they are valid criticisms and praise.

> Respond professionally to all feedback and prove you're on top of your business's operation and reputation.

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On this episode, Karen talks with Josh Woods, the Executive Director at The Grounds and the Greater Gulf State Fair. Josh fills us in on how the Greater Gulf State Fair is planning to happen in 2020. Josh shares how The Grounds was not eligible for PPP and how he and the Jaycee's Board of Directors are not only surviving but also thriving in a post-COVID-19 world. Enjoy the show!

This week's show is presented by: Payroll Vault


Key Takeaways

The Grounds is a Not-For-Profit entity and was ineligible for PPP assistance.

The Grounds and The Greater Gulf State Fair is embracing the new world through a post-COVID-19 safety and planning process.

Josh is committed to having a fair. Mobile has never not had a fair since 1955.

Josh and The Grounds Team plan, work, and collaborate with The Jaycees Board of Directors to survive and grow even during a crisis.

Run a Not-For-Profit business like a business, not a charity.

Resources


Josh Woods  -  LinkedIn  |  Facebook

The Greater Gulf State Fair  -  Facebook  |  Website

The Grounds  -  Facebook  |  Website

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