Lisa Carmichael (Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio, Episode 32) Lisa Carmichael is an entrepreneur and published author specializing in assembling and facilitating mastermind groups of entrepreneurs. Lisa and host John Ray discussed how she discovered mastermind groups, how they work, why their impact on a business can be so significant, and much more. Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio […]

Lorinda Hanson, Daizy and Co. (Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio, Episode 31) Lorinda Hanson, the founder and owner of Daizy and Co., joined host John Ray to discuss her work in branding and graphic design. Lorinda left “big agency” to work directly with small business clients and loves the variety of clients she works with, including […]

Debra Axness, Webs By Deb, LLC (Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio, Episode 30) Debra Axness, owner of Webs By Deb, shared her work in website design and social media marketing for small and micro-businesses. After a successful corporate career and time on a sailboat in the Caribbean, Deb chose to serve small businesses through building and […]

Russ Simatic, G&A Partners (Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio, Episode 29) Russ Simatic, Minnesota Regional Sales Director for G&A Partners, discusses G&A’s work as a professional employer organization (PEO), “an HR toolbox” for organizations. When he owned his own business, he came to understand first-hand the value a PEO offers to alleviate vexing issues employers face […]

Kurt Altrichter, Ivory Hill (Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio, Episode 28) Kurt Altrichter, Founder and President of Ivory Hill, believes in limiting downside risk as a core principle of the investment strategy he constructs for his clients. Kurt joined host John Ray to share his perspective on market performance during the pandemic, current market conditions, why […]

Tony Chiappetta, CHIPS (Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio, Episode 27) Tony Chiappetta, President of CHIPS, discussed the military-grade technology his company offers small- and medium-sized businesses which is proven to be 100% effective from outside hacking and ransomware threats. Tony and host John Ray discussed the CHIPS story, Tony’s background, why even the smallest business is […]

Rachel Silberman, Luxjoy and Comfort (Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio, Episode 26) Rachel Silberman of Luxjoy and Comfort joined host John Ray to discuss her company’s unique gift boxes for personal, corporate, and holiday gifting. Luxjoy and Comfort offers a wide variety of themed gift boxes, such as LGBTQIA+ Pride, Gourmet Foodie, and Baby and Kids, […]

Jennifer Henderson, Henderson Search and Consulting (Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio, Episode 25) As a recruiter with a focus on the professional services sector, Jennifer Henderson, President of Henderson Search and Consulting, has a front row seat to changes in the labor market. She refers to what she’s seeing as more of a “Great Reshuffling” than […]

Sandy Hansen-Wolff, Sandy Hansen-Wolff Consulting (Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio, Episode 24) Sandy Hansen-Wolff dove unexpectedly into a leading a business after her husband’s passing, but recognizes now she chose her path and was prepared for it by life. She has evolved her coaching into what she calls an Intuitive Strategy Blueprint, and Sandy helps business […]

Jaime Taets, Keystone Group International (Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio, Episode 23) Jaime Taets, CEO and Founder of Keystone Group International, shared valuable insights into what is happening in the current business climate. For the first time ever, Jaime noted in this conversation with host John Ray, four generations are in the workforce, and she offered […]