Lisa-Ruth Karnes, Cobb Community Foundation, on Vital Signs, Community Data, and Workforce Housing in Cobb County (North Fulton Voices, Episode 20) On this edition of North Fulton Voices, Jack Murphy and Kathy Swahn of the North Fulton Improvement Network sit down with Lisa-Ruth Karnes, Director of Programs at the Cobb Community Foundation, to discuss Vital Signs, […]

Marina Byezhanova, Brand of a Leader, on Identity Loss and the Emotional Cost of a Successful Business Exit (The Exit Exchange, Episode 29) In this episode of The Exit Exchange, host John Ray welcomes Marina Byezhanova, Co-Founder of Brand of a Leader and newly minted master’s graduate from Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business, to […]

Stephen Wilson, WSI Wilson Group, on AI-Driven Search, Getting Recommended Over Ranked, and Search Everywhere Optimization (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 964) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes back Stephen Wilson, Co-Owner and Digital Marketing Strategist at WSI Wilson Group, to talk about one of the most significant shifts in […]

Robert Mixon, Level Five Associates, on All-In Adaptive Leadership, the Big Six Principles, and Building Cultures of Commitment (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 963) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Major General (Ret.) Robert Mixon, owner of Level Five Associates, to discuss what he calls All-In Adaptive Leadership and how […]

Tyler Salat, Rapid Pro Pressure Washing, on Soft Washing, Exterior Cleaning, and Building a Business at Age 18 (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 962) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Tyler Salat, founder and CEO of Rapid Pro Pressure Washing, serving Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, and surrounding areas. Rapid […]

Dr. Sarai Camacho, Luma Health and Chiropractic, Todd Sheppard, Inspired Mortgage Brokers, and Rebecca Brizi, R G Brizi Consulting, on Chiropractic Care, Mortgage Options for Self-Employed Borrowers, and Family Business Succession Planning (Family Business Radio, Episode 77) On this episode of Family Business Radio, host Anthony Chen welcomes three guests who each built their own practice […]

Employee Ownership as a Practical Exit Path, with Megan Gordon, Project Equity (The Exit Exchange, Episode 28) In this episode of The Exit Exchange, host John Ray welcomes Megan Gordon, Senior Manager of Business Engagement and Partnerships at Project Equity, to discuss employee ownership as a succession option that more business owners and their advisors should […]

Melanie Couchman, Sandy Springs Together, on Housing Affordability, School Closures, Employer Retention, and What North Fulton Cities Can Learn (North Fulton Voices, Episode 19) What happens to a city when the workers who keep it running can no longer afford to live there? Sandy Springs is showing us what happens. In this episode of North […]

Julio Gonzalez, Opticution, on Fractional COO Services and Helping Mid-Sized Businesses Scale (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 961) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Julio Gonzalez, founder of Opticution, a fractional COO and execution consulting firm based in Hollywood, Florida. Julio works with mid-sized companies in professional services, manufacturing, and […]

Inside the GNFCC 2026 DC Fly-In: North Fulton Advocacy, GA 400 Mobility, Workforce, and Regional Growth (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 114) Kali Boatright, President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, recaps the Chamber’s 2026 DC Fly-In with Judge Gardner, Chair of Government Affairs for GNFCC and Director of Regional Operations with […]