Steve Millard, Chairman of the Greater Akron Chamber (GAC), joins Chuck & Brittany (virtually, of course), to discuss how the GAC adjusted all plans to become “All COVID, all the time” when the chaos disrupted Akron-area businesses. Steve shares resources available to GAC business members and how local business owners can get back on track … Ep66: Supporting Akron Businesses Read More »

When the words “coronavirus” and “COVID” may have been unknown to most in February of this year, for David Charlton and his team, they were already investigating how to develop decontamination services for this unknown virus. David led his team from Rice Oil Sucks to think outside the box and quickly mobilized to establish decontamination … Ep65: Quick Development of COVID Decontamination Read More »

Stephanie Werren from Leadership Stark County joins Chuck and Brittany virtually to discuss why leaders need a continued practice of their leading strategies throughout their careers. Stephanie talks about how the LSC curriculum was developed and why business owners should support their employees investing in time out of the office to grow their individual skillset. … Ep64: Leadership Stark County Read More »

Jeff Johnson from Weaver Industries joins Chuck and Brittany (remotely) to discuss Weaver’s career services for individuals with disabilities and how they can help local businesses. Jeff also discusses his leadership through the COVID-19 crisis, which was intense for non-profits. Jeff shares wonderful insight into leadership, and spotlights the great work individuals with disabilities are … Ep63: Leading a Non-Profit Through a Crisis Read More »

Marling Engle from Metisentry is here (virtually) with us today to discuss their new project – creating a SaaS factory. Chuck & Brittany learn all there is to know about SaaS (at least in 30 minutes), and Marling discusses how technology will continue to help grow and shape companies as they come back from possible … Ep62: Building a SaaS Factory Read More »

Today, we’re joined by one of Chuck’s great friends, John Rasnick! John is sharing his expertise in building a successful franchise…on top of his own law practice! John might be the ultimate expert in time management. John shares how an idea between friends at a party turned into a successful franchising business, and what he … Ep61: Building a Franchise Read More »

Award-winning public speaker Lisa Ryan is joining Chuck & Brittany virtually this week to discuss her brainchild – Grategy. A company’s “gratitude strategy,” or Grategy, is a method of appreciating employees to increase engagement and decrease employee turnover. But how can companies appreciate employees remotely? Lisa discusses different Grategies in a COVID-19-Work-From-Home world and how … Ep59: Demonstrating Grategy Read More »

The disruption of COVID-19 is undeniable, but what type of litigation is more likely to occur as a result of the new economic environment? AGP’s Jason Bogniard is on Sliced (remotely!) to provide insight. Chuck and Brittany talk to Jason about the corporate litigation services offered by Apple Growth Partners, and what business owners should … Ep58: Corporate Litigation Post-COVID Read More »

Jasmine Dixon joins Chuck and Brittany (remotely), discussing microloans and lending options for small businesses (<20 employees and <$5M in revenue). Jasmine is a capital advisor and program manager for the Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI) in Cleveland and has been working with small business owners as an SBA lender. Jasmine talks about what … Ep57: The Benefits of Microloans Read More »

Chuck and Brittany are joined (remotely) by Matt Hochstetler, an estate and trust attorney in Canton, discussing all thing estate planning. Matt talks about how people can plan estates in multiple states (Ohio and Florida, for example), tax considerations for Ohioans looking to spend winters in Florida, the benefits of establishing a trust, and much … Ep56: Estate Planning, Trusts, and Podcasts Read More »