North Fulton Business Radio

Dennis LaRue, LDR – Leaders Develop Relationships, on Leading by Influence Instead of Rank or Title (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 982) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Dennis LaRue, founder of LDR, Leaders Develop Relationships, to discuss leading by influence, not rank, and closing the gap between good intentions […]

Eric Alexander, Six Arrows Consulting, on Stewardship Leadership, Trust, and Coaching for Bank and Mid-Market Leadership Teams (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 981) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Eric Alexander, President of Six Arrows Consulting, to talk about stewardship leadership and the book he wrote to help finance professionals […]

Morgan Chen, Morgan Chen Productions, on Documentary-Style Video Marketing for Small Businesses and Nonprofits (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 974) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Morgan Chen, President of Morgan Chen Productions, to discuss how video storytelling can help businesses build trust with the people they serve. Morgan explains […]

Dr. Andi Simon, Simon Associates Management Consultants, on the Retirement Tsunami Threatening Business Culture (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 972) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Dr. Andi Simon, CEO of Simon Associates Management Consultants, to discuss the retirement tsunami organizations are not prepared for. Andi, a corporate anthropologist […]

Terri Lonowski, Soulful Listening®, on Deep Listening, Employee Disengagement, and the Five Elements of Soulful Listening (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 966) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Terri Lonowski, Founder of Soulful Listening®, to discuss one of the most costly and underestimated problems in business today: workplace disengagement. A […]

Darlene Drew on Trust, Accountability, Culture, and Leadership as a Federal Penitentiary Warden (North Fulton Business Radio By Invitation, Episode 965) Darlene Drew joined host John Ray and a live North Fulton Business Radio By Invitation audience for a live interview at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce to discuss what 32 years inside […]

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 […]

Paris and James Williams, Next Level Financial, on Fractional CFO Services for Commercial Real Estate Firms (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 960) 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 based in Suwanee that works specifically with commercial real […]

Marcia West, Medicare Broker, on Navigating Medicare Plans, Supplements, and Enrollment Timing (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 959) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Marcia West, an independent Medicare broker serving individuals and businesses across multiple states. Marcia helps people turning 65, approaching retirement, or already on Medicare sort through […]

Maria Fundora, Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant, on Farm-to-Table Italian Food, the Annual Block Party, and Purple Pansies (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 958) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Maria Fundora, owner of Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant in Alpharetta. With the restaurant approaching nearly 29 years of serving the […]

Kelsey Geist, Custom Human Resource Solutions (CHRS), on HR Compliance Risks, Fractional HR, and the Mistakes Small Businesses Make (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 956) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Kelsey Geist, Vice President of HR Operations at Custom Human Resource Solutions (CHRS), a fractional HR firm serving small- […]

Sri Chakravarty, ProfitAbility, on Business Valuation, Lender-Ready Financials, and Exit Planning (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 955) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Sri Chakravarty, President of ProfitAbility, a financial advisory practice based in Alpharetta that specializes in business valuations, financial projections, and business plans for small and mid-sized companies. […]

Tina McKenna, Smart Hire Solutions, on Why Small Business Owners Should Stop Doing Their Own Hiring (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 954) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Tina McKenna, owner of Smart Hire Solutions, a recruiting firm serving small and mid-size businesses across metro Atlanta and nationwide. Tina got […]

Dale Jordan, Perspectives Cyber and Technology Advisors, on Ransomware, Vendor Security, and Cyber Risk for Small Businesses and Nonprofits (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 953) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Dale Jordan, Founder and Principal of Perspectives Cyber and Technology Advisors, a North Georgia-based firm that helps small and […]

Shannon McClure, InCommunity, on Supporting Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Metro Atlanta (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 952) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Shannon McClure, Chief Development Officer at InCommunity, a nonprofit serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families across Metro Atlanta. Founded […]

Val Roskens Tews, Butterfly Copywriting, Author of The Butterfly Strategy, on LinkedIn Content Strategy and the Conversation to Content Method (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 951) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Val Roskens Tews, author of The Butterfly Strategy and founder of Butterfly Copywriting, to talk about why so many business […]

Sherry Heyl, Amplified Concepts, on Learn to Love the Rollercoaster, the PATH Framework, and Leading Change in an AI Era (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 950) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Sherry Heyl, founder and CEO of Amplified Concepts, to talk about change leadership, the human cost of fear-driven organizations, […]

Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell, LMB Law Offices PC, on Wills, Trusts, Business Succession, and the Legacy Light Path (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 949) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell, Managing Attorney at LMB Law Offices PC, to discuss estate planning, legacy, and what it actually takes to protect the […]

Ajit Kahaduwe and Kevin Moran, Retreva of Atlanta, on Cold Email Prospecting, Warm Leads, and Filling the Small Business Sales Pipeline (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 948) Ajit Kahaduwe and Kevin Moran, co-owners of Retreva of Atlanta, joined North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray to talk about one of the most persistent frustrations in small business: […]

Avery Piantedosi-Petrovski, LifeKnight, on AI-Powered Emergency Detection and Direct-to-911 Response for Senior Living and Vulnerable Workers (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 947) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Avery Piantedosi-Petrovski, Founder and CEO of LifeKnight, an AI-enhanced safety platform that detects emergencies, routes alerts to the right responders, and connects […]

Kelly Townsend, Leaders Team, on Pineapple and Profits, Leadership Alignment, Business Blind Spots, and Separating Yourself from Your Business (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 946) Kelly Townsend, with Leaders Team, joined North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray to discuss her newly released book, Pineapple and Profits: Why You Are Not Your Business and Why That Matters, co-authored […]

Joshua Kornitsky, EOS Worldwide, on the Entrepreneurial Operating System and Helping Leadership Teams Get Aligned, Accountable, and Healthy (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 945) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Joshua Kornitsky, a Professional EOS Implementer with EOS Worldwide. Joshua works with entrepreneurial leadership teams to help them get aligned […]

Arthur Spalding, TAMM Net, Inc., contract research organization, on FDA Approval, Clinical Trials, and Reimbursement for Medical Devices and Biotech (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 944) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Arthur Spalding, President of TAMM Net, Inc., a boutique contract research organization that helps biomedical inventors and companies […]

Steve Reising, Briskin, Cross & Sanford, on Business Contracts, Litigation, and Selling Your Business (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 943) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Steve Reising, Senior Attorney at Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC in Alpharetta. Steve focuses his practice on corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, franchise […]

Chelsea Kiehler and Ava Stewart-Wein, Retirement Planning Center (RPC Financial Wellness), on Employee Financial Wellness Programs and Closing the Retirement Gap (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 942) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Chelsea Kiehler, founder of RPC Financial Wellness, and Ava Stewart-Wein, Manager of Client Development, to talk about […]

Christy Krzyzaniak, ClearLedgers LLC, on Bookkeeping, Financial Clarity, and What Small Business Owners Get Wrong About Their Books (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 941) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Christy Krzyzaniak, founder and owner of ClearLedgers LLC and a Certified Bookkeeper based in Alpharetta. Christy built her firm to […]

Mary Ellen Garrett and Patsy Townsend, The Garrett Group at Merrill Lynch, on Retirement Planning, Estate Strategy, and Long-Term Care (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 940) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Mary Ellen Garrett and Patsy Townsend of The Garrett Group at Merrill Lynch. Mary Ellen, in her 41st […]

Graham Kuhn, Focus Films, on Using Authentic Storytelling and Neuroscience-Based Video to Drive Business Results (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 939) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Graham Kuhn, Owner of Focus Films. Graham brings a unique background as a classically trained singer turned video production expert, using his performance […]

Chip Webster, Unity in Service, on Rebuilding Trust and Civic Engagement Through Community Service (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 938) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Chip Webster, founder of Unity in Service. Chip is a seasoned entrepreneur, business leader, and advocate for civic engagement who spent over 25 years […]

Michelle Wilson, Wilson Legal, on Estate Planning, Love Legacy Letters, and Why DIY Wills Fail (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 937) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Michelle Wilson, Owner and Founder of Wilson Legal. Since establishing her firm in 2008, Michelle has assisted families in intentionally planning their […]

Jon Wilhoit, EOS Worldwide, on Vision, Traction, and Team Health for Growing Businesses (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 936) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Jon Wilhoit, Professional EOS Implementer at EOS Worldwide. Jon helps business owners and leadership teams strengthen their companies through the Entrepreneurial Operating System, focusing on […]

Tom Valentine, Valentine Solutions LLC, on Freight Management, Supply Chain, and Warehousing Solutions (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 935) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Tom Valentine, President of Valentine Solutions LLC. Valentine Solutions serves as a channel partner representing over 35 solution providers across supply chain, freight management, […]

Eric Togneri, What is My Biz Worth?, on Affordable Business Valuations and the "Determine, Build, Realize" Framework (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 934) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Eric Togneri, Founder and CEO of What is My Biz Worth? Eric discusses the importance of business owners knowing the […]

Kimberly Draper, Elite Tax Preparers, on IRS Tax Resolution, Strategic Tax Planning, and Payroll Tax Compliance (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 933) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Kimberly Draper, CEO of Elite Tax Preparers. Kim brings 32 years of IRS experience, including roles as a Revenue Officer and […]

Loraine DiSalvo, Morgan & DiSalvo, on Estate Planning, Business Succession, and Blended Families (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 932) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Loraine DiSalvo, partner at Morgan & DiSalvo, an Alpharetta law firm specializing in estate planning and trust administration. Loraine discusses the critical importance of proactive […]

Dale Cardwell, TrustDALE, on Consumer Fraud Prevention and Choosing Trustworthy Service Providers (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 931) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Dale Cardwell, consumer investigator and founder of TrustDALE. Dale moved to Atlanta in 1996 to work as Clark Howard's producer at WSB-TV Channel 2, where he […]

James Daniel, The Advisory Firm, on Comprehensive Financial Planning, Tax Strategies, and Planning for Retirement (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 930) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes James Daniel, owner of The Advisory Firm in Alpharetta. James discusses his journey from electrical engineer to day trader to financial planner, sharing […]

Julian Jordan, Aussie Pet Mobile of Alpharetta, on Mobile Dog Grooming, One-on-One Pet Care, and Serving North Fulton Communities (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 929) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Julian Jordan, owner of Aussie Pet Mobile of Alpharetta. Julian discusses how his mobile grooming service brings professional, […]

Shawn Lally, BizPayPros, on Avoiding Payment Processing Scams and Improving Business Cash Flow (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 928) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Shawn Lally, Founder and CEO of BizPayPros. Shawn brings over 21 years of experience in the payment processing industry, helping businesses learn about the complicated […]

Dr. Trudy Simmons, Milton Counseling & Coaching, on Trauma Recovery, Faith-Based Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Restoration, and Ironman Discipline (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 927) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Dr. Trudy Simmons, founder of Milton Counseling & Coaching. Dr. Trudy is a counselor, author, speaker, and Ironman world […]

Amy Mangan and Stephen Tradd, Robert Half, on 2026 Hiring Trends, AI Impact, Flexibility vs Compensation, and Atlanta Staffing (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 926) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Amy Mangan, Market Director, and Stephen Tradd, Regional Director, both with Robert Half, to discuss 2026 hiring trends shaping […]

Helen Panos, Dynamis Learning, on K-12 Tutoring, Executive Functioning Coaching, and Educational Advocacy (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 925) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Helen Panos, Founder and CEO of Dynamis Learning, a K-12 tutoring company serving students nationwide. Helen, who spent 25 years in Fulton County schools as […]

Sue Yeh Johnson, Yeh and Johnson Consulting, on Using AI to Decode Trust Breakdowns, Team Alignment, and Relational Intelligence (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 923) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Sue Yeh Johnson, Founder of Yeh and Johnson Consulting, to discuss Relational Intelligence (RI) and how leaders can decode […]

  John E. Hall, Jr., Hall Booth Smith, on Healthcare Litigation, AI in Medicine, and Writing Legal Thrillers (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 923) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes John E. Hall, Jr., Founding Partner at Hall Booth Smith, a full-service law firm with a national footprint and deep […]

Keith Scott, K.L. Scott & Associates (KLSA), on Modernizing Government Technology, Strategic Planning, and Citizen Experience (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 922) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Keith Scott, CEO of K.L. Scott & Associates (KLSA), a management and IT consulting firm based in Alpharetta. With over 32 years […]

Don Morron, HighlandTech, on AI Agents vs AI Assistants, Custom Business Automation, and When to Build vs Buy AI Solutions (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 921) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Don Morron, Founder and CEO of HighlandTech. HighlandTech's AI automation agency builds custom AI agents that help businesses […]

Stephanie Richards, SowGrow Public Relations, on Building B2B Visibility Through PR and AIO (Artificial Intelligence Optimization) (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 920) Stephanie Richards, founder of SowGrow Public Relations, joins North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray to discuss how B2B companies can break through growth plateaus and adapt to the rapidly changing search landscape. […]

Nesha Mason, The Drake House, and Joy Monroe, SPARC, on Attainable Housing, Working Families Experiencing Homelessness, and the Economy Hotel Evacuation (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 919) Nesha Mason, President of The Drake House in Roswell, and Joy Monroe, founder of the Single Parent Alliance and Resource Center (SPARC), join host John Ray to discuss […]