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Rachel Stuve, RBMS Professionals, on Avoiding Costly AI Mistakes by Getting Data, Process, and People Right First (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 991) Rachel Stuve, CEO and Founder of RBMS Professionals, returns to North Fulton Business Radio to talk with host John Ray about the AI mistakes she sees small and mid-sized businesses make and […]

Tracy Williams, Dahlia Restler, and Lashonta Flemister, Fulton County Schools Gifted Internship Program, on Mentoring High School Interns and Building a Talent Pipeline (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 990) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Tracy Williams, Dahlia Restler, and Lashonta Flemister of the Fulton County Schools Gifted Internship […]

Erik Rowen, McKibbon Places, and Brent Beecham, Market District Development, on Alpharetta District Places, Small-Shop Retail, and a New City Park in Downtown Alpharetta (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 989) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Erik Rowen, President of McKibbon Places, and Brent Beecham, CEO of Market District […]

Devika Brij-Maurice, Brij the Gap Consulting, on Leadership Development, Keeping Top Talent, and Why Top Performers Get Passed Over (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 988) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Devika Brij-Maurice, CEO and Founder of Brij the Gap Consulting. Companies hire her global leadership development firm, whose […]

Jason Moccia, OneSpring, on AI Agents for Business, Token Costs, and Answer Engine Optimization (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 987) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes back Jason Moccia, CEO of OneSpring, for a practical conversation about AI agents for business with the hype stripped away. OneSpring is an […]

Samuel “Skip” Halpern, Author of Wellsprings of Work, on Finding Meaning in Work, the Drives Beneath the Surface, and Protecting “I” from AI (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 986) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Samuel “Skip” Halpern, author of Wellsprings of Work, for a conversation about finding meaning […]

Ron Bain, Alsies of Alpharetta, on Leaving Corporate to Run an Alpharetta Ice Cream Truck Franchise with App-Based Routes and Event Catering (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 985) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Ron Bain, owner of Alsies of Alpharetta. The Alpharetta ice cream truck business serves neighborhoods, […]

Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer and Renasant Bank on the Georgia 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer 2026 (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 984) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes back Kristen Petillo, executive director, and Jason Porter, board chair, of the Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer (GAABC), along with […]

Tom Matthesen, Balentine, on the Four Blind Spots That Cost Business Owners at Exit: Profitability, People, Capital, and Succession Planning (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 983) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Tom Matthesen, Head of Business Advisory at Balentine, to discuss the blind spots that cost business owners […]

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 […]

Carolyn Polakowski, Cay Communications, on Nonprofit Fundraising Strategy, Grants, and Board Development (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 980) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Carolyn Polakowski, president and CEO of Cay Communications, LLC, a nonprofit consulting firm that works with organizations across Georgia on program development, board training, grant writing, […]

Andrew Brummer, Executive Coach and AI Architect, on Leading CEOs Through Trust and Change (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 979) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes back Andrew Brummer, known as The Business Polygraph, for an update on his work as COO of Industry Technologies (Armada), founder and CEO of […]

Maria Fundora, Purple Pansies, on Pancreatic Cancer Support, Early Detection, and the Pillars of Hope Gala (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 978) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes back Maria Fundora, owner of Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant in Alpharetta and founder of Purple Pansies. Maria founded the nonprofit in 2008, […]

Angelique Liles, Aspire Professional Development, on Delegating Without Micromanaging and Becoming a Hero Maker (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 977) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Angelique Liles, founder of Aspire Professional Development and author of Stick Figure Leadership: Turning Complex Concepts into Simple, Actionable Leadership. Angelique spent eighteen years […]

Katie Wagner, KWSM, on Brand Journalism and Lead Generation Content AI Can’t Replicate (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 976) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Katie Wagner, founder of KWSM, a digital marketing agency built almost entirely by former journalists. After 15 years as a television anchor, Katie watched audiences […]

Dr. Keith Haney, Becoming Bridge Builders, on Leading Church and Nonprofit Change When You Haven’t Been Trained for the Job (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 975) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Dr. Keith Haney, a leadership consultant, speaker, and workshop leader who hosts the Becoming Bridge Builders podcast and […]

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 […]

Ronnie Belizaire, HKS Atlanta, on Why Good Design Isn’t Expensive and the Business Case for Great Workplaces (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 973) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Ronnie Belizaire, who stepped into the role of Managing Office Director at HKS Atlanta just days before the interview. The […]

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 […]

Erick Murray, Healy Wealth Management, on NIL Contracts and Financial Planning for Student Athletes (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 971) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Erick Murray, an advisor with Healy Wealth Management, to discuss NIL contracts and the financial planning challenges facing student athletes who suddenly find […]

Stevie Knight, Knight Leadership and Professional Development, on Relationship-Centered Leadership and the Invisible Skill (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 970) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Stevie Knight, CEO of Knight Leadership and Professional Development. Stevie spent 29 years with the Florida Department of Corrections and the Federal Bureau […]

Tony Chiappetta, CHIPS Cyber Defense Solutions, on AI Cyberattacks and Staying “Left of Boom” with AppGuard (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 969) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Tony Chiappetta, President of CHIPS Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC, to discuss the rise of AI cyberattacks. Tony explains how artificial intelligence […]

Colin Williams, Advu Media, on Making TV Ads Affordable for Small Business (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 968) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Colin Williams, founder and managing partner of Advu Media, an Atlanta-based ad tech agency. Colin explains how programmatic media buying has changed the economics of […]

Scott Jordan, Pinnacle Financial Partners, on Commercial Banking, Community Service, and the GNFCC 2026 Citizen of the Year Award (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 967) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Scott Jordan, Area Executive, North Metro Atlanta, at Pinnacle Financial Partners, for a wide-ranging conversation about banking, community, and […]

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 […]

Julio Gonzalez, Opticution, on Fractional COO Services and Helping Mid-Sized Businesses Scale (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 961) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Julio Gonzalez, founder of Opticution, a fractional COO and execution consulting firm based in Hollywood, Florida. Julio works with mid-sized companies in professional services, manufacturing, and […]

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 […]

Randy Hain, Serviam Partners, on A Different Take, Curiosity, Assumptions, Mission Statements, and Moving from Surviving to Thriving (North Fulton Business Radio By Invitation, Episode 957) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio By Invitation, host John Ray welcomes executive coach and author Randy Hain, founder and president of Serviam Partners, for a live recorded conversation […]

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 […]