The DMV (Washington, DC | Maryland | Virginia) Business Show

Join Tatiana Nchotu, the CEO and Owner of Braids That Speak, a hair studio that provides beautiful and low-maintenance styles for black women with locks and other protective styles with locations in Maryland, Georgia, Texas, and more coming soon! Tatiana shares her journey as an entrepreneur, from learning the basics of hair braiding at a young age in her home country of Cameroon to becoming a successful master braider and creator of Belle Microlocs™. Listen in as Tatiana discusses her passion for helping women look and feel their best, overcoming challenges as a Black woman in the industry, and her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Don't miss this insightful and inspiring episode!

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Join Brian Athey, President and CEO of Congressional Capital with headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia! They are a real estate lending company that provides short-term loans for house flips, renovation projects, small condominium projects, and commercial projects. In this fascinating interview, Brian shares his journey from law school to becoming a real estate developer and hard money lender. He discusses how his company has helped borrowers and investors, and how it has evolved since he started it. Brian emphasizes the importance of honesty, transparency, hard work, and good ideas in business, as well as the need to pick a partner who complements one's skills. He also talks about his plans for the future, including building high-quality voucher products and working with health providers to bring quality healthcare to under served communities. Don't miss this insightful discussion on entrepreneurship, real estate, and healthcare!

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Join Dr. Amir Rashidian, Owner and Founder of Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Center in Frederick, Maryland! He is a chiropractor, entrepreneur, lecturer, and author of two wellness books, and shares his journey of becoming stress-proof and his formula for using stress as fuel for success. Discover how he overcame challenges of growing up in Iran during the 1979 revolution and how his father's car accident led to his interest in chiropractic medicine. Learn about his 10-step formula for reducing stress through chiropractic care and optimizing the nervous system. Dr. Rashidian also shares his insights on starting and growing a successful business while staying true to core values and adapting to changes. Don't miss this inspiring interview that will leave you feeling motivated and ready to take on any challenge!

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Join Chris Adams, the Founder and CEO of SharpRank with headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland as he shares the story of his company! SharpRank offers independent auditing, evaluation, and ratings for betting content and predictions, similar to Morningstar or Moody's in the financial world. Chris discusses the importance of accurate and complete data and how his company fills the gap in the market. He also talks about his background growing up on a construction site and how it taught him the value of taking calculated risks. Tune in to learn more about SharpRank and its unique services making them a leader in their field!

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Join Nick Conrad, Founder of the Twilight Golf Association, discusses how he started the company to help golfers find and join leagues easily. He faced difficulties finding like-minded people to play golf with when he moved to Maryland, which led him to start organizing his own golf outings. He worked with golf courses to promote and support the business, and it grew over time. Twilight Golf Association was later acquired by Golf Genius Software, which has allowed them to maintain their staff and creative decision-making while growing the business. Conrad shares his advice for starting a business, emphasizing the importance of testing and taking necessary steps early on, such as filing taxes and doing payroll. He is excited about expanding his business's mission and innovating the golfer experience through technology.

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Tune in to hear from Jonathan Fischbeck, Founder and CEO of EstateSpace with headquarters out of Great Falls, Virginia! He shares his journey of creating a cloud-based software platform to handle the lifestyle management of your physical estate. Discover how Jonathan's background in real estate construction led him to create a game-changing platform that offers property management, inventorying, maintenance coordination services, and much more. Learn about the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, the importance of customer service, building inclusive teams, and offering useful services to clients. Don't miss this insightful conversation on the future of real estate technology!

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Looking for ways to create a positive and nurturing environment for your children? Then you won't want to miss this episode! Join us as we sit down with parenting coach Celia Kibler⁠, Founder and Owner of ⁠Pumped Up Parenting⁠ in Maryland to discuss her innovative approach to parenting! From Pumped Up Parenting to Fun Fit and the International Day of Calm, Celia shares her various initiatives aimed at promoting cooperation, respect, and fun for children. She offers actionable steps for parents to raise happy toddlers and stop yelling at their kids, stressing the importance of being specific and breaking tasks down into manageable steps. Plus, Celia discusses her coaching services and how she uses technology to help parents raise self-reliant, confident, and contributing members of society. Tune in and discover the secrets to creating a happy, healthy, and harmonious home!

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Join Amanda Coleman-Phelps, Owner and CEO of Nelson Coleman Jewelers with headquarters in Towson, Maryland and a location in Frederick, Maryland too! She shares her insights on running a family business, using EOS, and the power of effective communication and teamwork. Discover the history and offerings of the company, from bridal and estate jewelry to repairs and precious metal sales. Learn how Amanda prioritizes creating a positive work culture and giving back to the community through the Chris Coleman Enrichment Program. Don't miss out on this fascinating interview with a successful entrepreneur!

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In this week's episode we have Arun Mallikarjunan, CEO and Co-Founder of Symbiosis in Washington, DC!  They are revolutionizing how healthcare providers  open, manage, and grow their own private practice without all the  hassle.  Arun is originally from India and came to the United States in  2003 to work on a software project in Denver, Colorado and has been here  since.  It is interesting how his first venture into entrepreneurship  was how he started a company within another company and what he learned  from that experience.  He shares about a 6 month sabbatical he and his  wife Subha who is also the COO and Co-Founder of Symbiosis did traveling in Central and South America, Africa, and India and the  fascinating people they met along their journey and how the trip changed  him as a person - guess where is the place he had the most fun?  The  origins of Symbiosis came about  from his wife Subha wanting to start her own medical practice and  finding out all of the work needed to open and operate a clinic, there  had to be a better way.  Arun mentions how you have to have perseverance  and when someone says no or they have no interest you have to continue  moving forward and build a bigger pipeline of people interested.  Do not  lose sight of the end goal and continue to focus on the next step!

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Join us for a fascinating conversation with Jeff Shi, Founder and CEO of Insurtech Groups with headquarters in Ashland, Virginia!  He shares his personal journey from China to the DMV area and his experience building a successful insurance business. Jeff discusses how Insurtech is modernizing the traditional insurance industry by leveraging third-party technologies and their own, and the methods they use to attract customers, including a focus on serving the Latin population. We explore the different quadrants involved in building a successful business, the importance of knowing where one is headed in entrepreneurship, and the challenges and opportunities in the insurance industry. Don't miss this episode for valuable insights on entrepreneurship and business growth!

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