Becoming a More Thoughtful Leader, with Randy Hain, Author and Executive Coach (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 812) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Randy Hain to discuss his latest book, Becoming a More Thoughtful Leader. The conversation covers several key themes of the book, including being a considera…

Taylor English: A Unique Legal Model for Client Success, with Marc Taylor and Michele Stumpe (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 811) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Marc Taylor and Michele Stumpe, partners at Taylor English, as they discuss the rapid growth and client-focused approach of their law firm. Tay…

A Journey of Resilience and Leadership, with Maggie DeCan, Author of Humbled on Purpose (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 810) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Maggie DeCan, author of Humbled on Purpose: Discovering Strength Through Vulnerability, Humor, and Grace. The episode examines Maggie’s personal j…

Georgia’s Economic Outlook, with Dr. Jerry Parrish, Metro Atlanta Chamber (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 809) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, John Ray hosts Dr. Jerry Parrish, Chief Economist at the Metro Atlanta Chamber, who discusses Georgia’s economic outlook. Dr. Parrish details recent trends, including Georgia’s impressi…

Avoiding IRS Trouble, with Kristine Stevenson, Author, How to Avoid Trouble with the IRS (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 808) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Kristine Stevenson, owner of Proverbs 16:16 LLC and author of How to Avoid Trouble with the IRS. Kristine shares her journey from struggling […]T…

Innovating Ocular Disease Diagnosis, with Shiv Garg, EyeAI (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 807) This episode of North Fulton Business Radio, hosted by John Ray, features Shiv Garg, a junior at Innovation Academy in Alpharetta and the founder of EyeAI. Shiv discusses the creation of EyeAI, a novel machine learning model for diagnosing ocular d…

PALS Summit 2024, with Mollie Lacher, Professionals of After Loss Services (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 806) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray speaks with Mollie Lacher, founder of Sunny Care Services and co-founder of the Professionals of After Loss Services (PALS). Mollie discusses the emerging field of after …

Support for Caregivers, with Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster, The Caregiver’s Journey (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 805) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan from The Caregiver’s Journey. They discuss the significant challenges faced by caregivers of loved ones with dementia, emphasi…

Empowering Business Success, with Paris and James Williams, Next Level Financial (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 804) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Paris and James Williams, co-founders of Next Level Financial, a fractional CFO firm. The discussion highlights the Williams’ journey from corporate career…

Mortgage Solutions for Homebuyers, with Geoff Smith, Assurance Financial (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 803) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Geoff Smith, Assurance Financial. Geoff shares his journey from journalism to mortgage banking and highlights Assurance Financial’s services, including in-house …

Mastering Business Communications, with Pamela DeRitis, Connect and Captivate (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 802) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, John Ray interviews Pamela DeRitis with Connect and Captivate. Pamela discusses her background in acting and how it informs her approach to corporate communications, emphasizing aut…

Exploring Concierge Medicine, with Kathleen Elmiger, PartnerMD (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 801) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Kathleen Elmiger, Membership and Business Development Officer at PartnerMD. Kathleen explains the benefits and workings of PartnerMD, a concierge medical practice based in…

Understanding Estate Planning, with Amina Bakari-Green, ABG Legal (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 800) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Amina Bakari-Green, founder of ABG Legal. Amina discusses the importance of estate planning and probate services, addressing common misconceptions about wills, trusts, an…

Healthy, Great Tasting Snacks, with Teressa Ruspi, TR Healthy Bites (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 799) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Teressa Ruspi, the founder and owner of TR Healthy Bites. Teressa shares her journey of founding her company, which offers gluten-free, protein-packed tasty snacks ai…

Navigating Mortgage Solutions, with Mark Hutchins, Good Friend Mortgage (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 798) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Mark Hutchins from Good Friend Mortgage. Mark shares insights on Good Friend Mortgage’s history, his extensive experience in the mortgage industry, and the unique a…

Embracing Ally Leadership, with Becky Berry, Becky Berry Coaching (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 797) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes leadership coach Becky Berry. Becky shares insights on ally leadership, contrasting it with mentorship and servant leadership. She discusses the importance of agency, pro…

Turning Clicks to Clients, with Justin Minick, SOS Marketing Solutions (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 796) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray speaks with Justin Minick from SOS Marketing Solutions. Justin shares his entrepreneurial journey, from starting his own CrossFit gym to successfully helping other businesses…

Faith, Networking and Eradicating Homelessness, with Ana Megrelishvili, Christian Professionals Network Worldwide (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 795) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Ana Megrelishvili from Christian Professionals Network Worldwide. Originally from the country of Georgia, Ana shares her…

Empowering Confidence Through #IAmRemarkable, with Alejandra Torchia, Equifax Inc. (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 794) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Alejandra Torchia, a Senior Vice President in Technology at Equifax and an #IAmRemarkable Gold Facilitator. Alejandra shares her journey from Buenos Ai…

Funding Research for Pancreatic Cancer, with Maria Fundora, Purple Pansies (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 793) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Maria Fundora, owner of Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant and Founder of Purple Pansies. Maria shares her personal story of losing her mother to pancreatic cancer …

Discovering the Magic of the Mind, with Mentalist Rick Silver (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 792) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Rick Silver, a mentalist, to discuss his unique career in mentalism. John and Rick delve into Rick’s background and expertise, as well as the distinctions between magic […]Th…

From Homelessness to Hope at HomeStretch, with Cheryl Carter and Brittany Phillips (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 791) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray introduces Cheryl Carter, Executive Director of HomeStretch, and Brittany Phillips, a HomeStretch client. Cheryl shares insights about HomeStretch, an organizatio…

Creating Excellence in Landscape Design, with Jason Coultas, Huckleberry Enterprises (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 790) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Jason Coultas, President of Huckleberry Enterprises. They discuss Huckleberry’s comprehensive landscape services, including commercial maintenance, H…

Building Beautiful Smiles, with Dr. Korry Tauber, STABLE Orthodontics (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 789) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Dr. Korry Tauber from STABLE Orthodontics. They discuss Dr. Tauber's journey into orthodontics, his educational background, and his passion for creating beautiful smi…

The Power of Connection, with Deborah Schwartz Griffin, Creative Connector (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 788) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Deborah Schwartz Griffin, founder of Creative Connector. The conversation delves into Deborah’s journey and expertise in strategic business development. Deborah …

Inside Poe & Company Bookstore with Owner Kate Seng (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 787) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Kate Seng, the owner and founder of Poe and Company Bookstore, located in Milton, Georgia. Celebrating its second anniversary, this full-service community bookstore offers a wide range…

Business Mastery Through Bookkeeping, with Jason Wong, FinCay LLC (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 786) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Jason Wong, the owner of FinCay LLC, a firm specializing in bookkeeping and tax services for small businesses. Jason discusses the importance of meticulous bookkeeping,…

Executive Search and Custom Software Development, with Tino Mantella, President, Retained, and CSO, Relevantz (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 785) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Tino Mantella, President and Managing Partner of Retained, and Chief Strategy Officer of Relevantz. Tino shares insights int…

History, Nature, and Community Impact at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, with Lizen Hayes, Executive Director (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 784) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Lizen Hayes, the Executive Director of Autrey Mill Nature Preserve in Johns Creek. They discuss the history of the preserve…

Delivering Quality and Care in Residential Contracting, with Karlos Cabrera, Jackets Contracting (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 783) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Karlos Cabrera from Jackets Contracting. Karlos details the comprehensive services his company offers, including remodeling projects, ren…

Harnassing the Power of Expert Bookkeeping, with Duff Tucker, BELAY Solutions (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 782) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray sits down with Duff Tucker from BELAY Solutions. Duff explains how BELAY helps businesses by providing accounting and bookkeeping services. He highlights the journey o…

Successful Innovative Education for Students with Learning Differences, with Dr. Steven Palmer, The Cottage School (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 781) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray converses with Dr. Steven Palmer, Executive Director and Head of School at The Cottage School in Roswell, GA. Celebrating its 40th…

The Odd Couple Roofing Specialists, Terry Lakritz and Christopher James, Emergency Roofing Solutions (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 780) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Terry Lakritz and Christopher James, The Odd Couple Roofing Specialists. They discuss their unique approach to roofing services, emphas…

Diagnosing and Boosting B2B Revenue, with Keith Finger, Revenue Insights (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 779) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Keith Finger, CEO and founder of Revenue Insights. The discussion centers on the intricacies of revenue generation for B2B companies. Keith, with his extensive e…

Crafting Image Makeovers, with Debora Hornbuckle, OTP Hair and Make-Up Salon (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 778) Debora Hornbuckle of OTP Hair and Make-Up Salon joins host John Ray on this episode of North Fulton Business Radio. Debora delves into the importance of personalized, holistic image enhancement for professional and personal succes…

The Path to Franchise Ownership, with Sue and Craig Derene, Franchise Connect Pro (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 777) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Sue and Craig Derene of Franchise Connect Pro. Sue and Craig discuss how they assist individuals in selecting the right franchise model based on […]The …

Mastering Time and Money for Small Business Success, with Sha Grondin and Elizabeth Rosenberg, Money Magnats (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 776) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Sha Grondin and Elizabeth Rosenberg, co-founders of Money Magnats. They discuss their mission to help small business owners o…

Bringing Healing Through Community: The Well and Feed the Well BBQ and Biscuit Barn, with Tonya and Darrin Cohen (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 775) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Tonya and Darrin Cohen about their unique ministry, The Well, and its associated supporting business, Feed the Well […]Th…

Empowering Mobility and Enhancing Lives, with Mary Block, Mobility Plus Alpharetta (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 774) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Mary Block, owner of Mobility Plus Alpharetta. Mary talks about the personal journey that inspired her to become an entrepreneur in the senior market a…

Online Writing Workshops for Aspiring Authors, with Carole Townsend, Write Advice (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 773) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Carole Townsend, the owner of Write Advice and an award-winning author. The conversation dives into Carole’s transition from in-person to online writing w…

Navigating Corporate Development and M&A Strategy with Tim Christie, CorpDev Consulting, LLC (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 772) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Tim Christie, founder of CorpDev Consulting, to introduce his expertise in corporate development and mergers and acquisitions. Tim explains h…

Why People Work, with Ercell Charles and Merle Heckman, Co-Authors of Why People Work (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 771) Ercell Charles and Merle Heckman, co-authors of Why People Work, join host John Ray on this episode of North Fulton Business Radio. Why People Work is highlighted as a profound exploration into the motivational factors be…

Empowering Leadership and Recruiting Talent in Construction, with Stephanie McGregor, SMG Talent Partners (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 770) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, hosted by John Ray, the spotlight shines on Stephanie McGregor, Managing Director at SMG Talent Partners. Stephanie shares her journey into the recruitme…

Transforming Communication in the Workplace, with Cooper Camak, Speaking Up Your Game (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 769) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, John Ray interviews Cooper Camak from Speaking Up Your Game, dedicated to enhancing workplace communication through coaching and consulting. Cooper emphasizes helping indivi…

Driving Economic Development in Roswell with Roswell Inc, with Steve Stroud and John Asbell (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 768) This episode of North Fulton Business Radio, hosted by John Ray, features an interview with Steve Stroud, Executive Director of Roswell Inc, and John Asbell, President of the Board at Roswell Inc and Manager of […]T…

Tinsley English, Author of Grit, Growth and Gumption for Women (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 767) This episode of North Fulton Business Radio features Tinsley English, an experienced operations leader and author of Grit, Growth and Gumption for Women: Three Keys to Lead Yourself and Others with Confidence. Tinsley joins host John Ray to dis…

Unlocking Incremental Innovation in Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, with Thomas Storteboom, i2e Solutions (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 766) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Thomas Storteboom, founder and CEO of i2e Solutions, on the topic of fostering innovation within small and medium-sized busin…

Elevating Business Connectivity and Community Support, with Tracy Pitcher, Comcast Business (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 765) This episode of North Fulton Business Radio with host John Ray features a comprehensive discussion with Tracy Pitcher, Senior Vice President of the Central Division of Comcast Business. Tracy delves into how Comcast…

Mitigating Cyber Liability and Technology Risk, with Craig Sekowski and Ralph Pasquariello, The Tech Collective (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 763) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Craig Sekowski and Ralph Pasquariello of The Tech Collective, a technology risk management and cyber liability consulting fi…

Personal Renewal Through Aesthetic Treatments, with Dr. Vincent Zubowicz, Thrive Medical Spa (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 762) This episode of North Fulton Business Radio, hosted by John Ray, features the Medical Director of Thrive Medical Spa, Dr. Vincent Zubowicz. Dr. Zubowicz shares insights into the spa’s services and his extensive bac…