In this Episode, Francis Schott has seen it all. As a seasoned New Jersey restaurateur, he talks with Kelly and Brian about the financial crises, the pandemic, and the importance of financial adaptability, maintaining brand integrity, and building strong community relationships to win in the restaurant business!
In this Episode, Ramon Ray shares his wisdom on personal branding, highlighting the importance of creating your own platform and the power of networking in business.
In this episode, ADHD and executive function specialist Annika Ostrom discusses the challenges and nuances of ADHD in the workplace. With Kelly and Brian, they explore the effects of the pandemic on ADHD diagnoses, the importance of understanding and open dialogue in a workplace setting, and potential strategies for businesses to better support employees with ADHD.
In This Episode: Keisha Renee Wesley, a proud 26-year veteran of the Paterson Fire Department shared her remarkable story of channeling her passion into empowering her community with vital life-saving skills through her initiative "CPR Learning for Us." Brian also spoke with Keisha about "Justice 4 Just Us," an outlet providing crucial support to dispatchers facing PTSD.
In this Episode: Karen Kerrigan, President and CEO of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council, discusses various challenges facing small businesses, including variable costs, access to capital, and regulatory changes.
In this Episode: Laurie McCabe, Cofounder & Partner at SMB Group, discusses the growing interest of business owners in utilizing AI for their operations. She highlights that they need to proactively educate themselves about its potential applications and implications to stay competitive in an evolving landscape
In this Episode: As business owners prepare for the upcoming holidays, Brian Moran gives them 10 critical steps to take to make the most of their opportunities while avoiding costly mistakes.
In This Episode – John Lawson gives listeners an education on the basics of AI and how it will transform every business.
In This Episode – Christine Telyan, Co-founder, and CEO of UENI (pronounced You and I) has built almost 700k websites for business owners. She explains to Kelly and Brian how business owners can get their websites ready for the upcoming holiday season. GREAT tips!
In this Episode: Kelly Brozyna, NJSBDC’s State Director, gives business owners an update on all the services and programs being offered at the SBDCs throughout the state of New Jersey. Every NJ business owner should listen to this episode!
In This Episode, Michale Hitchcock, Director of Product Management, Accounting, and Tax at Intuit’s Quickbooks, joins Kelly and Brian for an in-depth discussion on how artificial intelligence is changing the way Accountants do business and how it will benefit their small business clients.
In This Episode, Scott Wells, co-owner of Bolero Snort Brewery, takes Kelly and Brian on a guided tour through the world of craft beer in New Jersey. Scott details Bolero Snort’s creative branding, unique marketing strategies, and their commitment to product variety and quality which has led to great success.
In this Episode: Kelly and Brian discuss the state of the small business market at the end of Q1, 2023 and what business owners need to do NOW to not only survive, but thrive in the current economy.
In this Episode: Rieva Lesonsky, CEO of Grow Biz Media, shares small business trends to watch out for in 2023 with a focus on the segment of women business owners.
In this Episode: Kelly and Brian welcome listeners to 2023 and share with them all the ways that the NJSBDC can help them in business this year. Listen, take notes, and then call or visit your local NJ Small Business Development Center.
In this episode, Kelly and Brian talk with serial entrepreneur, author, mentor, and college Professor Len Green from the Green Group. Len provides advice and shares incredible stories from his decades in business (he is currently involved in over 30 companies) as well as his 20+ years teaching at three different colleges and universities. This podcast is MUST listen to material as you make your plans for success in 2023. Enjoy!
In This Episode: Kelly and Brian discuss the biggest obstacles and opportunities for New Jersey business owners as we head into the holiday season and the homestretch for 2022.
In This Episode: Kelly and Brian speak with Andrew Sherman, author of “A Crisis of Disengagement” about how COVID turned America’s workforce upside down and how some companies are learning to strengthen the relationships with their employees.
In This Episode: Brian and Kelly talk to Melanie Willoughby, Executive Director of New Jersey’s Business Action Center about a new program called STEP which helps NJ small business owners tap into international markets.
In This Episode: Kelly and Brian welcome back to the podcast, Judith Sheft, Executive Director at the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology (CSIT), to discuss federal funding programs for NJ business owners.