Nashville Business Radio

In this episode of Nashville Business Radio, Lee interviews Richard Burroughs IV, CEO and CTO of EVOLVE, a software company specializing in design and fabrication tools for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) contractors. Richard shares his background in building construction and how he joined EVOLVE in 2020. He explains how EVOLVE helps contractors design buildings […]

In this episode of Nashville Business Radio, Lee Kantor speaks with Mike McArdle, Regional Senior Vice President of Comcast, about the Comcast RISE program. This initiative supports small businesses, particularly in underserved communities, by providing technology upgrades, educational resources, and monetary grants. McArdle discusses the program’s origins during the COVID-19 pandemic, eligibility criteria, and the […]

Alane Boyd is the Co-Founder of Workday Ninja, a systems and operations growth strategy agency that utilizes AI and automation to improve efficiency for its clients. She has been in the tech industry for two decades and has had two successful SaaS exits. Connect with Alane on LinkedIn and Instagram. What You’ll Learn in This […]

Ann Hatcher is a Senior Consultant at Thrivence, based in Nashville, with more than 25 years’ experience in all areas of human capital. Ann joins Thrivence from the Chief HR Officer role at Wellpath, a $2B private-equity backed healthcare company contracting with state and local governments. At Wellpath, Ann built a scalable HR function to […]

Jason Burchard is a co-founder at RootNote where they’re using data to help digital creators build better businesses. Prior to jumping into the complex world of creator data, he co-founded one of the first equity-based investment firms that invests directly into creators, worked at a seed stage social impact venture capital firm in London, and consulted […]

Culture Shift Team founding partner, Robert Lawrence Wilson, leads CST’s Diversity, Inclusion and Equity division. With more than 15 years of experience in diversity management, multicultural marketing, customer experience strategy, and leadership development, Robert develops comprehensive strategy and training for corporations, non-profit organizations, higher education, and government agencies. In addition to overall inclusion strategy, Robert […]

Angie Bretag serves as director of Motive’s Emerging Sales division, helping to connect emerging and mid-market brands with Motive’s industry leading platform and AI-powered solutions. She has been with Motive since 2020 and is based in Nashville, TN. Prior to joining Motive Angie served in senior sales positions with Glassdoor and Careerbuilder. The transportation industry […]

Patricia Leonard, Speaker, Coach and Author of Hello, Self…(Nashville Business Radio, Episode 47) Patricia Leonard, President of Patricia Leonard & Associates and author of Hello, Self… returned to Nashville Business Radio to announce her new podcast. She shared with host Arlia Hoffman how she helps individuals and organizations find their “Runway to Success” by identifying their […]

Aussie Ed Fox (AussieFox) is a lifelong entrepreneur. He started his first business at age 15, with only $80. He grew said business into a multi-million dollar enterprise, even bringing his parents into the fold. Ed loves small businesses, dad jokes, and Nashville. Ed’s personality and positive attitude are larger than life and infectious. And […]

Patricia Leonard, Speaker & Coach, Author of Hello, Self…(Nashville Business Radio, Episode 45) Speaker and Coach Patricia Leonard talked with host John Ray about her unique approach to coaching and her new book, Hello, Self. She shared with John her belief that we are all more powerful than we realize to change our circumstances, and […]

Stuart Cooper/Provisions Group Provisions Group is a leading management consulting firm in the Nashville area. They are a Nashville Top 10 IT Consulting Firm, Top 10 Management Consulting Firm, Top 10 Staffing Firm, and Top 20 Healthcare IT Firm. Their IT consulting practice delivers a full range of technology consulting services, including data and reporting, […]

Sara Figal/Nashville Conflict Resolution Center  The Nashville Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) provides lower-income Middle Tennesseans with access to justice and to conflict resolution via free and sliding-scale mediation services. This includes help with landlord-tenant issues, parenting and visitation conflicts, neighbor disputes, and school or workplace conflicts. Mediation, whether in-person or via remote conferencing, helps prevent […]

Shana Berkeley/Corner To Corner Corner to Corner is a community-led nonprofit co-creating meaningful economic growth with historically underestimated Nashvillians through knowledge, tools, and networks.   Nashville Business Radio is presented by

Jamie Cox, Brand Strategist and Designer (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 40) With a breadth of experience in the branding and marketing space, brand strategist and designer Jamie Cox took the leap in early 2020 to open her own business. Acknowledging that the timing wasn’t ideal, Jamie discussed her journey with host John Ray and shared […]

Andrew Arbogast, Arbo’s Cheese Dip (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 39) Andrew Arbogast, the founder of Arbo’s Cheese Dip, shared his story of founding the company, his military service and how that has served his entrepreneurial journey, where you can find Arbo’s, and much more. Nashville Business Radio is produced virtually from the Nashville studio of Business RadioX®. Arbo’s […]

Brandon Esse, Meal POPs (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 38) Brandon Esse, Founder and CEO of Meal POPs, shared with host John Ray how he created a business to support local restaurants, bringing them new customers at a low cost. The app also gives patrons a convenient way to save money at their favorite restaurants. Brandon […]

Jeff Gartland, Relatient (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 37) Relieving the pain point of patient engagement with their healthcare provider is the focus for Relatient, especially with their recent merger with Radix Health. CEO Jeff Gartland shares how Relatient serves both patient and provider with a solution that involves scheduling, engagement, automation, and the multiple processes […]

Tammy Wolcott, LBMC W Squared (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 36) Tammy Wolcott and her sister founded W Squared sixteen years ago to offer fractional business process services. Now as a part of LBMC, the firm provides an integrated financial, accounting, and procurement suite of services which cure back-office headaches and support the growth needs of […]

Bryan Clayton, GreenPal (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 35) Bryan Clayton enjoyed an accomplished entrepreneurial journey in landscaping, which included a successful exit. What he learned from that experience led to his founding GreenPal, and he joined host John Ray to share the company’s beginnings, how growth has been entirely bootstrapped, the problems the app solves […]

Julie Hullett, Julie Hullett Concierge, LLC (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 34) Recognizing that time is a precious resource, Julie Hullett’s mission is to give clients their time back to do what is important to them while Julie handles the details. From vacation planning to personal shopping, whether work or family tasks, Julie offers customized personal […]

Heather Locke, Hammersmith Support (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 33) With core values of customer service, transparency, and giving back, Hammersmith Support aims to be a prime mover for good in their community.  Founder and Chief Support Officer Heather Locke joined host John Ray to share the way Hammersmith uniquely supports their clients through design and […]

Kayla Curry, Organization Impact (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 32) Organization Impact CEO Kayla Curry joined host John Ray to discuss some of the challenges small and midsize businesses are facing now with turnover, hybrid work, and onboarding new employees. Kayla also discussed ways Organization Impact addresses these issues for clients, success stories, and much more. […]

Gary Aldridge, Aldridge Valuation Advisors (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 31) Through business valuation and CFO advisory services, Gary Aldridge, owner of Aldridge Valuation Advisors, works with business owners to measure and then grow the value of their business. On this episode of Nashville Business Radio, Gary and host John Ray discussed what he looks for when […]

Brendan Kamm, Thnks (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 30) Whether it’s prospects, clients, employees, or coworkers, everyone loves to feel appreciated, and Thnks has created an effortless way to express gratitude. Co-Founder and CEO Brendan Kamm joined host John Ray to share how Thnks got started, the ROI of gratitude, why Thnks moved the company from […]

Scott Cantrell, Smart Solutions Media (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 29) Scott Cantrell founded Smart Solutions Media in late 2019 to help consultants and other B2B services providers enhance their visibility, confidence, and authority in the marketplace. Scott joined host John Ray to discuss the biggest marketing challenges professional services providers face, why “authority marketing” is […]

Chandria Harris, HireCultures (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 28) Being a first-generation college graduate, Chandria Harris worked her way through school and learned her lessons the hard way. She turned her experience into her new book, The Not So Buttoned-Up Approach. Chandria joined host John Ray to discuss her journey, her book, and how her work […]

Dennis Jackson, Worx Solutions (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 27) Working out of spreadsheets to bridge the gap in your internal systems? Dennis Jackson, owner of Worx Solutions, can help. He joined host John Ray to discuss how his work bridges data streams, increases efficiency, improves productivity, and delivers significantly better business results. He also shared […]

Karen Williams, MinTech Agency (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 26) Karen Williams founded MinTech Agency to connect diverse tech talent to companies. She and host John Ray discussed why she founded MinTech, her perspective on attracting and retaining diverse talent, the benefit of sponsors vs. mentors, and new initiatives at MinTech. Nashville Business Radio is produced virtually […]

Dean Wegner, Authentically American (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 25) Dean Wegner’s commitment to providing quality apparel made in the USA and creating US jobs led him to start Authentically American in 2017. Dean is passionate about making a positive impact that supports U.S. workers. Joining host John Ray, Dean shared his journey, how his military […]

Anna Palumbo, Red Triangle Interior Design (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 24) Red Triangle Interior Design grew out of the joys of home and art in Anna Palumbo’s childhood. She uses her unique way of designing space to transform homes, backyard offices, and retail spaces. Anna joined host John Ray to share her work, success stories, […]

Sarah Patton, Social Bliss Events (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 23) As owner of Social Bliss Events, Sarah Patton orchestrates events that result in memories that last a lifetime. She joined host John Ray to share her entrepreneurial journey, why “do it yourself” event planning can be perilous, what goes into planning a successful event, the […]

Ed Legum, Tennessee Business Brokers (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 20) Ed Legum, a ‘people, process, & profit’ expert with Tennessee Business Brokers, breaks down the involved process of selling a business into understandable elements.  Ed joined host John Ray to discuss when a business seller should engage a business broker, how asking prices get determined, […]

Veronica Burns and Karen Williams, MGMTinsight (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 21) The human resources side of the business presents complications for most owners, and it’s the mission of MGMTInsight to make it easier. As HR and legal professionals, co-founders Veronica Burns and Karen Williams joined host John Ray to discuss the maze of HR issues […]

Reen Baskin, Baskin Strategies, LLC (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 20) Reen Baskin and Baskin Strategies proved to be ahead of their time when the pandemic hit, as the need for their work–designing flexible workspace and hybrid work models–was affirmed. Reen joined host John Ray to discuss the shifts in workstyle in 2020, how businesses should […]

Jeff Batts, Principle HR Solutions and Consulting, LLC (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 18) Jeff Batts of Principle HR Solutions joined host John Ray to discuss his firm’s outsourced HR services for small and medium-sized businesses, the importance of maintaining a culture which attracts talent, how to handle issues such as Covid vaccinations and return to […]

What Dental Practices Need to Know About the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Employee Retention Credits (ERC), with Aprio Partners Justin Elanjian and Adam McDowell (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 18) Aprio Partners Justin Elanjian and Adam McDowell joined host John Ray to discuss how dental practices need to address the intricacies of PPP and ERC […]

Kristi Hope, Leading with Hope ILEC (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 17) Kristi Hope joined host John Ray to discuss her wide-ranging experience and how it aids her in her leadership coaching practice, how to select a leadership coach, how the pandemic has affected leaders, and much more. Nashville Business Radio is produced virtually from the Nashville studio of Business […]

Colton Mulligan, FoxFuel Creative (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 16) Colton Mulligan joined host John Ray to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, how best friends work amicably as business partners, why storytelling is so important in building a company brand, and much more.  Nashville Business Radio is produced virtually from the Nashville studio of Business RadioX®. FoxFuel Creative FoxFuel Creative produces […]

Sunny Bray, Catalyst Collective (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 15) Inspired by her faith and personal experience, Sunny Bray founded Catalyst Collective. She joined host John Ray to discuss how her firm connects non-profits and mission-driven businesses to value-enhancing services which enable these organizations to thrive.  Nashville Business Radio is produced virtually from the Nashville studio […]

Brian C. Adams, Excelsior Capital (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 14) Brian Adams of Excelsior Capital joined host John Ray to discuss the commercial estate investments his firm organizes for individuals, families, and family offices. Brian assessed the investment attractiveness of Nashville and other markets, discussed why Excelsior’s approach is much more tax friendly than larger […]

Dr. Jeff Cornwall, Massey Chair and Professor of Entrepreneurship, Belmont University (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 13) Dr. Jeff Cornwall brings both academic as well as practical, successful entrepreneurial experience to bear as he offers thoughts on how education and entrepreneurship should (or should not) intersect. In this conversation with host John Ray, he also discussed […]

Aubrey Livingston, G&A Partners (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 12) As regional sales director in Nashville for G&A Partners, Aubrey Livingston shared stories about the resiliency of Nashville businesses in the last twelve months and how G&A helps their clients respond and thrive through times of change.  “Nashville Business Radio” is produced virtually from the Nashville […]

Alan & Gloria Whitt, Allure Quest Travel Experience (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 11) After way too many months at home, are you ready to travel? Alan and Gloria Whitt of Allure Quest Travel Experience have the expertise to plan a relaxing vacation for you. They joined host John Ray to offer ideas for last minute […]

Caroline Jacobsson and Dominique Jara, SidebySide Solutions (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 10) What’s the difference between purpose, mission, and vision? How do you find your purpose as an organization and then turn that into action? How does acting from an effective statement of purpose improve organizational effectiveness? Caroline Jacobsson and Dominique Jara, cofounders of SidebySide […]

Cory Colton, Inflection Point Coaching (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 9) Cory Colton joined host John Ray to discuss his practice, Inflection Point Coaching, the perils of company cultures which are not aligned, why more companies will see the need to provide coaching services for their executives, why leaders need to take on a coaching mindset […]

Courtney Schand, CS Nutrition (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 8) Courtney Schand combined her training in both nutrition and coaching into a holistic approach to shifting client’s mindsets around their relationship to food and their body. She joined host John Ray to share the tools she uses from both disciplines to support her clients. “Nashville Business […]

Sydney Dozier, Renaissance Marketing Group (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 6) Sydney Dozier moved to Nashville to pursue a music career but found her passion in digital marketing and social media. She joined host John Ray to share how her work at the Johnny Cash Museum led to starting her own firm, how her team crafts […]

Lauren Reed, REED Public Relations (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 5) Lauren Reed, Founder of REED Public Relations, joined host John Ray to share business lessons she gained from a Mt. Kilimanjaro climb, how those lessons prepared her for the pandemic, how her firm has guided clients with crisis communications needs during the economic distress of […]

Craig Paxson, Visionary Results, LLC (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 5) Craig Paxson used his experience as a business owner to create his propriety Visionary Results System™, which shows business owners how to reduce ownership stress and increase their bottom line. He talked with host John Ray about the components of the system and how it […]

Benjamin Papa, Enneagram Solutions, LLC (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 4) Benjamin Papa joined host John Ray to share how he uses the Enneagram as a tool to increase a leader’s capacity for both self-awareness and empathy for team members. Ben also discussed how he works with teams to enhance collaboration and their overall effectiveness. “Nashville […]