Pro Business Channel

With more than 40 years of experience in a variety of operational roles, Don is able to offer multiple perspectives on issues impacting businesses in order to insure greater continuity and eliminate communication barriers in siloed organizations.  Successes include reducing operating costs while improving operational efficiency, building warehouse operations, and establishing key performance indicators  to maximize production activity.

Don sat down with Pro Business Channel Affiliate, Jason Smith from the Sales Synergistics Podcast to talk about his new book, 'From the Inside Out' and how his experience in the Air Force and the corporate world helped to shape it.

https://longinsightsllc.com/

Trish Miller, Founder and CEO

SwemKids

Trish has over 18 years of experience working as a corporate and public health professional. Miller is passionate about the health and wellbeing of children and works to create equitable opportunities for their development.

Originally from Virginia, she received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from The University of Virginia, a Master of Business

Administration from the College of William and Mary, and a Master of Public Health from Emory University.

Her own near drowning experience as a teenager fueled her passion to overcome cultural social norms and ensure that she and other members of her community learn how to swim. This experience led to the creation of SwemKids, a culturally relevant swimming and water safety program focused on equipping black children with the skills to have a healthy and safe relationship in and around the water

Within its first year, SwemKids plans to teach over 1000 Black children in metro Atlanta Title I public schools how to be proficient swimmers. Trish lives in Atlanta, GA with her 13 year old daughter and 12 year old son.

Trish is a 2019 Spanx Sara Blakely Foundation Resident and a 2019 Center for Civic Innovation Fellow & Resident.

She has been featured in Radiant Health Magazine, NPR, and was a 2019 TEDx Atlanta speaker.

SwemKids has been recognized by the Georgia Senate for its work to reduce the drowning rates in our communities.

Topics:

I would like to challenge the thinking around swimming is only for leisure

It's a life-saving skill

Especially for children in African-American communities.

Web Site / Social Media Links:

www.swemkids.com

https://youtu.be/z-SafV70UhQ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-p-miller-a83589a

More about Georgia Podcast

"Who's Who and What's New Georgia!"

Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads.

Show Host:

Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer

Pro Business Channel

Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME.

Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta.

With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer.

http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova

https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaPodcast.com

Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com

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Seasoned professional advising companies from Fortune 500 to start-ups on the best Human Resources and Talent acquisition solutions. Specialization in assisting organizations in need of establishing and maintaining a culture where employees thrive and therefore the company does too. Operating as a “Concierge of HR,” Jasen serves a coach and liaison between managers and the millennial work force. Because of his successes in this arena, he has been referred to by some as the “Millennial Alchemist”. Jasen is also a proud US Air Force Veteran, and attributes his foundation in relationship building, negotiations, influencing others, and complex strategies to his experience serving our country. Jasen is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experiences. That is why he volunteers his time working with at-risk individuals, and frequently speaks to students at Colleges/Universities about personal career paths, professionalism and importance of branding.

Client Roster: Hexaware technologies, Career Education Corporation, Bank of America, Adecco Group, McKesson, Eagles Healthcare, SunTrust Bank, Zycus Software, and more.

Diane Bogino Performance Strategies, Inc on the Buckhead Podcast

As an executive coach, Diane helps align behaviors with organizational goals. Using scientifically based assessment tools, coaching, and training, I work with CEOs and their executive team to build a more productive team by tapping into talent, leadership effectiveness, performance, and development.

 

Topics:

Experience

Uniqueness of the Tandem Team X-Ray Program

How understanding others behaviors & communication styles affects different parts of a business

Ideal clients

Website and/or Social Media Links

www.performstrat.com

@boginod

https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-bogino-b99232

The Buckhead Business Podcast Spotlights Industry Leaders in Buckhead and Atlanta! Brought to you in part by The Buckhead Business Association and Broadcast LIVE from the Pro Business Channel Studios.

Show Host:

Michael Moore, RainMaker & Chief Storyteller

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellbyphone

https://twitter.com/BuckhedgeCEO

For more info about the BBA visit:

http://www.BuckheadBusiness.org

Check out more episodes at:

http://www.BuckheadPodcast.com

To view photos from this show, visit:

http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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How Technology Can Improve Cash Flow on Georgia Podcast

Brad Gubler

Ascendia Advisors

Brad enjoys helping companies discover ways to reduce expenses by leveraging innovative technology so that they are better positioned to grow. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 kids. Brad originally hails from Seattle, so he loves all things outdoors and appreciates alternative music.

Topics:

Experience helping clients save money and time

Share recent research on industry trends

How technology can be used to help improve cash flow

Website and/or Social Media Links

http://ascendiaadvisors.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gublerb

More about Georgia Podcast

"Who's Who and What's New Georgia!"

Interviewing industry and thought leaders with compelling stories. In addition to the live broadcast, content is distributed across multiple syndicated platforms with more than 500,000 downloads.

Show Host:

Rich Casanova, Chief Visionary Officer

Pro Business Channel

Rich Casanova began his broadcasting career in California’s central valley at KSKS-FM. While in California he also ran a successful entertainment company whose staff and crew entertained over 100,000 people. After moving to Atlanta and selling his entertainment company, Casanova ventured into publishing as the Publisher and Franchise Owner of Coffee News, headquartered in Bangor, ME.

Later became the Founder and CCO, Chief Connection Officer, of an online platform where local business professionals register to receive a free list of the top 100 networking events in metro Atlanta.

With a name like Casanova and his gregarious personality, Rich was a natural as a music radio DJ. "I got the radio bug early in my career and often thought how great it would be if there was an opportunity to participate in a talk radio format with a pro-business perspective interviewing thought leaders from the local business community." Thus was born the Pro Business Channel where Rich is the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer.

http://www.ProBusinessChannel.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcasanova

https://twitter.com/RichCasanovaCom

Check out more episodes at: http://www.GeorgiaPodcast.com

Submit a guest request at: http://www.OnAirGuest.com

View guest photos at: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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Join Michael Flock of FLOCK Specialty Finance as he interviews Lou DiPalma, Managing Partner of Garnet Capital Advisors, LLC located in Harrison, New York.

Lou has 30 years of experience as a loan portfolio broker. Lou’s asset brokerage experience includes credit cards, installment loans, mortgage and commercial loan products. At Garnet, he manages the origination and sale efforts. Prior to Garnet, Lou was a founding member of the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Loan Sales Group where he provided loan brokerage and valuation expertise to the community bank sector.

Lou earned a master’s degree from the American Institute of Banking and a Bachelor of Science Degree from St. Lawrence University. He has written for and been widely quoted in numerous industry publications including American Banker, The Financial Times (London) and Collections & Credit Risk. He is a frequent speaker at industry-sponsored events and has chaired Source Media’s National Collection and Credit Risk Conference. 

Capital Club Radio

Hosted by: Michael Flock

Sponsored by: Flock Specialty Finance

Providing a forum for leaders in the middle market segment which has typically been undeserved by traditional banking.

Listeners gain valuable business insights and perspectives to deal with market uncertainty. Topics include: key success factors, both personal and professional, dealing with adversity, outlook for the industry and your business.

For more info about Michael Flock and Flock Specialty Finance visit:

http://www.FlockFinance.com

To listen to more episodes visit:

http://www.CapitalClubRadio.com

To nominate or submit a guest request visit:

https://www.OnAirGuest.com

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Bob Lewis and Adam Biedenbender with Closet & Storage Concepts and More Space Place on Franchise Business Radio

Interested in Franchise Ownership?

Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise.

Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.com

Mobile: 847-970-8765

Email: [email protected]

Bob Lewis, President & CEO of Closet & Storage Concepts / More Space Place, founded the company in 1987 in the Philadelphia / Southern New Jersey area. We design, manufacture, and install a wide variety of custom closet, Murphy wall bed, garage, laundry room, pantry, home office and other space-saving home furnishing products. In 2000, Closet & Storage Concepts began offering franchise opportunities in the United States and Canada. In 2013 the company acquired the More Space Place franchise system. The privately held company has 43 locations, three company-owned and 40 franchise-owned, in 18 states and is a member of the International Franchise Association. We are headquartered in West Berlin, NJ.

Topics:

State of the Home Improvement

Home furnishings industry before Covid 19 and now.

Products and services we offer and demand levels.

Our management team and experience.

Business models offered and distinctions between them.

Ideal Candidate and career experience / goals.

Why Closet & Storage Concepts / More Space Place?

Adam Biedenbender joined our company in September 2020, and brought a tremendous amount of franchise industry experience to our team. Previously, Adam served as VP Franchise Development for Primo Hoagies, and has held similar positions with Dunkin’ Brands, Re/Max International and Quizno’s. He is an International Franchise Association Certified Franchise Executive and a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers. Adam works closely with our franchise owners on real estate needs and business growth strategies, including benchmarking performance.

Company Websites:

www.closetandstorageconcepts.com

www.morespaceplace.com

 

The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership.

Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting.

Franchise Business Radio hosted by:

Pam Currie, Founder

Franchise Intellect, Inc

 

 

Made possible in part by:

Host Pamela Currie, Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.com

Also made possible in part by:

Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.city

FranServe, visit https://franserve.com/

To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.com

To view guest photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

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Michael Lamm: Stay Fighting on Capital Club Radio

Join Michael Flock of FLOCK Specialty Finance as he interviews Michael Lamm, Managing Partner and co-founder of Corporate Advisory Solutions (CAS), LLC located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Michael oversees and executes M&A engagements, investment opportunities, compliance/regulatory assessments, strategic consulting, valuation and expert witness litigation matters while also charting the firm’s corporate direction and strategic growth plan.

He and his partner, Mark Russell, have completed over 50 M&A transactions since the founding of CAS in 2013. Prior to CAS, Michael served as a Director at Kaulkin Ginsberg, an M&A strategic advisory firm specializing in the ARM industry, for 10 years where he executed over 70 M&A transactions and acted as a strategic advisor to both service providers and creditors.

Michael earned an International Studies Degree from American University. He is actively involved in leading industry associations including ACA (Council of Delegates), Institute for Collection Leadership (Board Advisor), Risk Management Association, the Association for Corporate Growth (Membership Committee), American University Alumni Association (Chapter Leader), and the Healthcare Financial Management Association. Michael is committed to giving back to the M&A advisory community by frequently speaking at industry events on M&A and valuation trends. He is also a regular contributor to industry publications where he offers analysis, posts blogs and writes articles.

Michael, his wife and two children reside in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania.

 Here is a glimpse of what Michael shared in the interview:

“We’re always playing long ball; starting out small and leading to something big.”

“I not only talk the talk, but I do the work as well.”

“Keep fighting. Keep doing what you’re doing every single day, especially these companies out there that are dealing with enormous changes…”

Capital Club Radio

Hosted by: Michael Flock

Sponsored by: Flock Specialty Finance

Providing a forum for leaders in the middle market segment which has typically been undeserved by traditional banking.

Listeners gain valuable business insights and perspectives to deal with market uncertainty. Topics include: key success factors, both personal and professional, dealing with adversity, outlook for the industry and your business.

For more info about Michael Flock and Flock Specialty Finance visit:

http://www.FlockFinance.com

To listen to more episodes visit:

http://www.CapitalClubRadio.com

To nominate or submit a guest request visit:

https://www.OnAirGuest.com

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Franworth accelerates value for franchise brands and non-profits. Learn about Franchise for Good on the Franchise Business Radio

Interested in Franchise Ownership?

Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise.

Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.com

Mobile: 847-970-8765

Email: [email protected]

Dave Keil, President and Chief Operating Officer

Franworth

Dave Keil is President and Chief Operating Officer of Franworth, a growth equity firm that partners with and accelerates the growth of emerging brands. Franworth brings over 450 years of franchising experience to its partnership with The Lash Lounge, City Row, Madison Reed, skoah, The Barre Code, Title Boxing and several affiliate brands. A four-time franchise CEO, Keil most recently led The Lash Lounge, a Franworth brand and growing franchise system offering semi-permanent eyelash extensions, in locally-owned, luxurious salons. Prior to Franworth, Keil was CEO of Pure Barre. Before that, he served as the inaugural Chairman and CEO for The Honey Baked Ham Company LLC, bringing the HoneyBaked brand and business together after 59 years of running as several separate entities. Dave was also on the global management team of Ecolab and led the integration for their $8B Nalco merger. And prior to that, he was at General Mills as president of The Häagen-Dazs Shoppe Company and director of Corporate Development. Keil received a bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan, and a MBA from the University of Kansas. Keil shares leadership insights via lessonsonpurpose.com, and he founded the non-profit company Franchise For Good.

Topics/questions:

- Tell me about how Franchise For Good came to be.

- What can franchising offer to non-profits?

- Tell me about your first partnership, did I hear that the goal was 1 million jobs created?

- How is pro football player and Quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, Drew Brees, engaged with all this?

- Tell me a little more about Franworth.

Connect with Dave:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekeil

Meg Roberts, CEO and President

The Lash Lounge

Meg Roberts joined Franworth as an Operating Partner in 2018 where she serves as CEO and President of The Lash Lounge. Meg brings a proven track record of leadership, growth and marketing expertise to The Lash Lounge. She is most proud of her franchisee relationship skills and looks forward to building a system of success and satisfaction. Meg began her career in franchising at Service Brands International where she served as the Vice President of Marketing overseeing both Molly Maid and Mr. Handyman where her primary focus was on national brand marketing and digital strategy. In 2012, Meg became the youngest President to lead the Molly Maid brand, a system of over 200 franchisees, where she built a team of Operations and Marketing experts to lead the brand into a new era of success. Meg was named to Crain’s Detroit Magazine 40 under 40 and was featured in an episode of the A&E series “Be the Boss.” She serves on The Women’s Franchise Committee, the NextGen Committee and joined the IFA Board of Directors in 2020. Prior to entering the franchising industry Meg spent eight years in marketing and television advertising with BBDO Chicago. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Arts in Marketing Research from Michigan State University.

Topics/questions:

- What did you learn about your franchisees during the COVID-19 crisis?

- What did you learn about yourself?

- What is the long-term impact of Covid on The Lash Lounge?

- What are your biggest opportunities in the next 12 months for your brand?

- Just for fun since we're in football season...

The Big Ten conference is starting football in three weeks.

HOW TO MAXIMIZE THE VALUE OF YOUR BUSINESS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC ON THE BUSINESS DEVELOPERS NETWORK

INTRO

IN THE BEGINNING OF 2020 WE WERE FIRST MADE AWARE OF A CONTAGIOUS FLU SPREADING

THROUGHOUT THE WORLD NAMED CORONAVIRUS WE FOLLOWED THE RECOMMENDED MEDICAL ADVISORY GUIDELINES AND SHELTERED IN OUR HOMES. WE WATCHED A CABLE SERIES WE ORDINARILY WOULD NOT HAVE WATCHED NAMED ‘LION KING’ AND EXPECTED TO RETURN TO NORMALCY IN A FEW WEEKS. WE HAD NO PREVIOUS POINT OF REFERNCE FOR ITS SERIOUSNESS, WEEKS TURNED INTO MONTHS, AND THE VIRUS, NOW CALLED COVID-19 HAS COMPLETELY DISRUPTED OUR LIVES AND OUR BUSINESSES.

OUR GUEST, JEFF PLANK A PRINCIPAL IN CORPORATE ADVISORY AT WARREN AVERETT, ONE OF THE TOP 40 FULL-SERVICE ADVISORY AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMS IS HERE TO DISCUSS A PRESSING ISSUE FOR ALL BUSINESSES, LARGE AND SMALL: “DO I GO, OR DO I GROW? HOW TO MAXIMIZE THE VALUE OF YOUR BUSINESS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC”?

SHOW

AS WEEKS TURNED INTO MONTHS COVID-19 HAS COMPLETELY DISRUPTED OUR LIVES AND OUR BUSINESSES. A BURNING ISSUE FOR AALL BUSINESSES IS “DO I GO, OR DO I GROW? HOW TO MAXIMIZE THE VALUE OF YOUR BUSINESS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC”? LET’S WELCOME JEFF PLANK, A PRINCIPAL IN CORPORATE ADVISORY AT WARREN AVERETT, ONE OF THE TOP 40 FULL-SERVICE ADVISORY AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMS.

JEFF’S CAREER HAS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING ADVISORY SERICES FOR PROFIT ENHANCEMENT, BUSINESS TRANSITION PLANNING, LITIGATION SUPPORT, VALUATION SERVICES AND INTERNAL CONTROL ENGAGEMENTS WITH FORTUNE 500 FIRMS AS WELL AS MID & SMALL BUSINESSES, WHICH IS SIGNIFCANT BECAUSE HE CAN RELATE TO HOW COVID-19 IS AFFECTING ENTERPRISE AND MAIN STREET BUSINESSES.

JEFF’S ACADEMIC BACKGROUND INCLUDES AN MBA FROM UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO BOOTH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PERHAPS EVEN MORE NOTABLE, HE IS A GRADUATE OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT.

JEFF BEFORE WE DISCUSS BUSINESS, BEING A GRADUATE OF WEST POINT, WHICH IS A CLOSE-KNIT ACADEMY, HAVE YOU REMAINED CLOSE TO SENIOR OFFICERS IN TODAY’S MILITARY?

JEFF, PLEASE TELL US ANYTHING ABOUT YOURSELF YOU WOULD LIKE THE LISTENERS TO KNOW AND A LITTLE MORE ABOUT THE SERVICES OF WARREN AVERET.

INTERVIEW

LET’S FOCUS ON 3 CATEGORIES OF BUSINESS:

1) ENTERPRISE COMPANIES: MAYBE SERVICE FIRMS

2) MID-SIZE FIRMS: $50-500 MILLION MANUFACTURERS

3) MAIN STREET: MOM/POP – SOLE ENTREPRENEURS – PEOPLE THAT RELY ON THE CASH FLOW OF THEIR BUSINESS FOR THEIR LIVING.

WHAT TRENDS ARE YOU SEEING IN EACH?

A) WHICH INDUSTRIES CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF CURRENT BUSINESS CLIMATE?

B) HOW CAN THEY ENHANCE THEIR REVENUE AND PROFITS?

C) WHICH ARE BEING HURT BY THE CURRENT ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES?

D) SHOULD THEY GO OR GROW?

E) IF THEY SHOULD GO, HOW DO THEY MAXIMIZE THEIR EXIT?

F) IF THEY SHOULD GROW, HOW DO THEY DO THAT?

JEFF PLANK RESPONSES:

BUSINESSES ARE IN ONE OF THESE FOUR CATEGORIES:

1) DOING WELL

2) FLOATING: UP & DOWN – NOT SURE OR CONFIDENT

3) HURTING

4) PIVOTING: FINDING NEW MARKETS – REPOSITIONING PRODUCTS FOR NEW PURPOSES REGARDLESS IF THEY ARE DOING WELL – FLOATING – HURTING OR PIVOTING, THEY ALL NEED TO DO THESE THREE BASICS REGARDLESS THERE IS A PANDEMIC OR NOT:

1) CASH FLOW: MONITOR CASH FLOW CAREFULLY – WEEKLY – DAILY FOR SMALLER BUSINESSES. FIND WAYS WHERE CAN THEY PRESERVE CASH.

2) GROWTH: DEEPEN EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS – FIND NEW MARKETS – REPOSITION PRODUCTS FOR NEW PURPOSES

3) RISK PROFILE: REFRESH YOUR BUSINESS PLAN – UNDERSTAND ITS STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES – DECIDE IF IT IS SUSTAINABLE – WARREN AVERETT OFFERS A ONE PAGE BUSINESS PLAN TEMPLATE

OUTRO

THANK YOU, JEFF. BEFORE WE LEAVE TELL US HOW LISTENERS CAN CONTACT YOU.

[email protected] / 770-393-6170 / WARRENAVERETT.COM

THANK YOU FOR LISTENING AND REMEMBER TO KEEP DEVELOPING YOUR BUSINESS

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