3-2-1 PROFITS - THE PODCAST

Season 3 - Episode 2 -- 3-2-1 Say Cheese!Creative professionals are often a unique breed, loaded with ideas and a willingness to share, teach, and help others succeed. Jeff Covey and Craig Fleming of Hue 12 Studios in Dayton, Ohio are no exception.  In this episode of 3-2-1 PROFITS - THE PODCAST, your host, Gery Deer, speaks with Jeff (and Craig, off microphone) about how Hue 12 Studios began, their roles, and where the business is going. You’ll also hear some great insight on why, in the age of selfies, professional corporate photography is not only relevant, but necessary. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or someone just entering the workforce, a professional headshot can have a dramatic effect on the perceptions of others. Jeff weighs in on that as well, and Gery shares his experience with the guys following his recent branding photography session.To learn more about our guests, visit www.Hue12.com!CLICK TO LISTEN ON YOUR BROWSER OR SEARCH “3 2 1 PROFITS THE PODCAST” on your favorite podcast streaming service!This episode of 3-2-1 PROFIT$ – THE PODCAST was recorded to audio and video at the GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd. studio in Greene County, Ohio.3-2-1 PROFIT$-THE PODCAST is a Media Production of and trademarked by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd. Copyright 2021, GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., All Rights Reserved. Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth. Executive Producer and Host Gery Deer.Are you interested in starting a podcast for yourself or your business? Call us for a free consultation and let us help you get on the air!321 PROFITS - THE PODCAST is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications.©2023 All rights reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth.Directed and Hosted by Gery DeerProduction Graphic Design by Taylor Huggins Media.Promotional considerations are provided by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., our advertisers, and guests of the program.321 PROFITS - THE PODCAST is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications. ©2023 All rights reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth.Directed and Hosted by Gery DeerProduction Graphic Design by Taylor Huggins Media. Promotional considerations are provided by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., our advertisers, and guests of the program.

Season 3 - Episode 1 -- 3-2-1 Publishing Success!Attention aspiring bestselling authors! In this first episode of our third season, 3-2-1 PROFITS looks at the self-publishing industry. More specifically, we’re discussing the publishing and marketing of non-fiction work designed to help professionals gain credibility and demonstrate their expertise. Our guests are Frank Zaccari and Melissa Van Oss, creators of the Trust the Process Book Marketing Program, each multiple best-selling authors in their own right. Over 22 months, 11 consecutive titles have reached the Amazon #1 bestselling new release list in multiple categories. They’re joining host Gery Deer to talk about the right ways and the wrong ways to get your book to market and achieve the kind of success you want. Frank Zaccari is a 5-time bestselling and award-winning author. Along with his partner, Melissa Van Oss, a 3-time bestselling author, he created and executed marketing campaigns for their own books. Based on that success, they put together a program to help other writers to market and promote their work. Frank’s Amazon Author PageMelissa Van Oss is a 3-time bestselling author and co-founder of the program. She has been featured on Everyday Woman TV and Life-Altering Experiences on Roku TV, numerous podcasts, and articles in The Hollywood Times, Kent State Today, and the LA Progressive as “Top 10 Women Business Leaders to Watch Out for in 2023.”Melissa’s mission with Trust the Process is to inspire others to tell their stories and leverage that material toward greater success. Her motto, “Don’t let your book go unnoticed!” stems from her passion and desire to help authors succeed with their book launches and become bestselling authors. Melissa's Amazon Author PageYou can find both Frank and Melissa on social media and through their author pages on Amazon, listed above. Check out the first episode of Season 3 with Gery and Julie on 3-2-1 Profits the podcast and be sure to subscribe on your favorite streaming channel.  To learn more about how your business can be represented on our program, visit 321profitspodcast.com.This episode of 3-2-1 PROFIT$ – THE PODCAST was recorded to audio and video at the GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd. studio in Greene County, Ohio.3-2-1 PROFIT$-THE PODCAST is a Media Production of and trademarked by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd. Copyright 2021, GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., All Rights Reserved. Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth. Executive Producer and Host Gery Deer.Are you interested in starting a podcast for yourself or your business? Call us for a free consultation and let us help you get on the air!321 PROFITS - THE PODCAST is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications. ©2023 All rights reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth.Directed and Hosted by Gery DeerProduction Graphic Design by Taylor Huggins Media. Promotional considerations are provided by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., our advertisers, and guests of the program.

Gery Deer welcomes Holly Beard, of Parrot Promo Essentials, who joins us for 3-2-1 Profits this month all about working with family, promotions, swimming and how much she loves serving her customers. High-quality promotional products show off your company’s branding and image in a way that nothing else can and are a great way to highlight a company’s culture.  Kim Massie and her daughters, Holly Beard and Krista Guiliano, will take the time to know your company, customer base, and culture in depth so they can choose the perfect products for their clients.  Holly Beard of Parrot Promo Essentials sits down at the Galleria at the Events Connection with Gery Deer and discusses COVID-19, promo products, sales and customer service as well as books and of course, pineapple on pizza.For more information or to schedule a consultation:www.parrotpromoessentials.com or call 937-848-7668.Parrot Promo Essentials is a local promotional products company committed to the best customer service in the region. Competitive Pricing. Women Owned. Local. Family Owned.321 PROFITS - THE PODCAST is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications.  ©2022 All rights reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth.Directed and Hosted by Gery DeerProduction Graphic Design by Taylor Huggins Media.Promotional considerations are provided by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., our advertisers, and guests of the program.321 PROFITS - THE PODCAST is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications. ©2023 All rights reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth.Directed and Hosted by Gery DeerProduction Graphic Design by Taylor Huggins Media. Promotional considerations are provided by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., our advertisers, and guests of the program.

3-2-1 STAFFING!Staffing today is challenging, especially in the manufacturing and industrial arenas. Knowing how to recruit the right people is paramount to successful onboarding and retention. On this episode of 3-2-1 PROFITS - THE PODCAST, your host Gery Deer is joined by Rachel Bane, Business Development Manager at Bane Staffing in Dayton, Ohio. Bane is a woman-owned, family business founded in 1997 and dedicated to our community and focused on moving people forward. Rachel works alongside her sister, Sarah Bane-Martinez, President and Owner of the firm. Along with their expert team, working from two locations in Dayton, their goal is to bridge the gap between employer and employee to help good people find great jobs. Rachel talks with Gery about the challenges now facing employers to find qualified and dedicated workers, as well as those encountered by job seekers. So much has changed over the last couple of years for employers, HR departments, and workers, it’s much more time-consuming and costly now to fill open positions - that’s where companies like Bane come in - but all are not created equal. “What sets us apart from others in the industry is that we truly want to help people,” Rachel said.If you are looking for a new career, click here: https://banestaffing.com/Employers, check out this page for information on how Bane can help you complete your employee roster with the right candidates! Click Here: https://banestaffing.com/employers/Learn more about Bane Staffing and see the videos created for them by GLD Communications.3-2-1 PROFIT$-THE PODCAST is a Media Production of and trademarked by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd. Copyright 2022, GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., All Rights Reserved. Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth. Executive Producer and Host Gery Deer.Are you interested in starting a podcast for yourself or your business? Call us for a free consultation and let us help you get on the air!321 PROFITS - THE PODCAST is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications. ©2023 All rights reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth.Directed and Hosted by Gery DeerProduction Graphic Design by Taylor Huggins Media. Promotional considerations are provided by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., our advertisers, and guests of the program.

 So what happens when it’s time for the host to become the guest? That’s what you’ll find out in this episode of 3-2-1 Profits the Podcast as your host Gery Deer gets the tables turned on him by guest host Bob Stolz. As Gery’s company GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd.’s 25th anniversary, we thought it was time to ask Gery a few questions about how all of this started, how things have been going since Covid, and where the company is going next.Guest host Bob Stolz is a graduate of Ohio University and a broadcast veteran. He brings to the microphone, and the interviewer chair, a unique presence - and gets Gery to open up about his life and work. So check out this latest edition of 3-2-1 Profits the podcast and be sure to subscribe on your favorite streaming channel.  To learn more about how your business can be represented on our program, visit 321profitspodcast.com.This episode of 3-2-1 PROFIT$ – THE PODCAST was recorded to audio and video at the GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd. studio in Greene County, Ohio.3-2-1 PROFIT$-THE PODCAST is a Media Production of and trademarked by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd. Copyright 2021, GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., All Rights Reserved. Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth. Executive Producer and Host Gery Deer.Are you interested in starting a podcast for yourself or your business? Call us for a free consultation and let us help you get on the air!321 PROFITS - THE PODCAST is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications. ©2023 All rights reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth.Directed and Hosted by Gery DeerProduction Graphic Design by Taylor Huggins Media. Promotional considerations are provided by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., our advertisers, and guests of the program.

Milking It with Young's Jersey Dairy - Part 2 Young's Jersey Dairy is celebrating its 153rd birthday, and two representatives of the 4-generation family business have joined us for the premiere episode of our second season of 3-2-1 PROFITS - THE PODCAST!John Young and his father, Dan, sat down with your host, Gery Deer, in the company's brand new dairy store, three miles north of the village of Yellow Springs, Ohio, on U.S. 68.In this two-part series, Dan and John talk with Gery about how the family grew the business from a small farm to what can only be called a regional destination where families have been coming for generations.History of Young's Dairy(From the company's website)"Young’s history began in 1869 when relatives of the Young Family built the red barn.  Hap Young bought the 60-acre farm and house shortly after the end of World War II.  For the next 10 years, Hap and his three sons, Carl, Bob, and Bill, farmed the 60 acres, plus up to 500 additional rented acres.  They grew grain, raised hogs, and milked cows.In 1958, the Young Family decided to try to sell their Jersey milk directly to the public.  The first salesroom was a modest operation.  A 10’ by 10’ room was added to the end of the milk room.  The equipment was also modest – some glass jugs, a refrigerator, a cash drawer, and the honor system.  The customer would drive up, open the refrigerator, get his gallon of milk, leave an empty jug and the money, and drive away."Eventually, the first dairy store was built to sell milk and their famous ice cream. This fall, the family opened a massive dairy store and their plans don't stop there! Listen as Dan and John tell this history from their own family memories and experience. They give you a look at how the multi-generation management of the business works together, how they come up with new ideas and their ideas of success. In addition, you'll learn how such a company stays relevant and profitable - focusing on keeping everyone successful from the ice cream scooper and barn cleaner to their vendors and community partners.3-2-1 PROFIT$-THE PODCAST is a Media Production of and trademarked by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd.Copyright 2021, GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., All Rights Reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie BarthExecutive Producer and Host Gery DeerGraphics by Taylor HugginsAre you interested in starting a podcast for yourself or your business? Call us for a free consultation and let us help you get on the air!321 PROFITS - THE PODCAST is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications. ©2023 All rights reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth.Directed and Hosted by Gery DeerProduction Graphic Design by Taylor Huggins Media. Promotional considerations are provided by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., our advertisers, and guests of the program.

Young's Jersey Dairy is celebrating its 153rd birthday, and two representatives of the 4-generation family business have joined us for the premiere episode of our second season of 3-2-1 PROFITS - THE PODCAST!John Young and his father, Dan, sat down with your host, Gery Deer, in the company's brand new dairy store, three miles north of the village of Yellow Springs, Ohio, on U.S. 68.In this two-part series, Dan and John talk with Gery about how the family grew the business from a small farm to what can only be called a regional destination where families have been coming for generations.History of Young's Dairy(From the company's website)"Young’s history began in 1869 when relatives of the Young Family built the red barn.  Hap Young bought the 60-acre farm and house shortly after the end of World War II.  For the next 10 years, Hap and his three sons, Carl, Bob, and Bill, farmed the 60 acres, plus up to 500 additional rented acres.  They grew grain, raised hogs, and milked cows.In 1958, the Young Family decided to try to sell their Jersey milk directly to the public.  The first salesroom was a modest operation.  A 10’ by 10’ room was added to the end of the milk room.  The equipment was also modest – some glass jugs, a refrigerator, a cash drawer, and the honor system.  The customer would drive up, open the refrigerator, get his gallon of milk, leave an empty jug and the money, and drive away."Eventually, the first dairy store was built to sell milk and their famous ice cream. This fall, the family opened a massive dairy store and their plans don't stop there! Listen as Dan and John tell this history from their own family memories and experience. They give you a look at how the multi-generation management of the business works together, how they come up with new ideas and their ideas of success. In addition, you'll learn how such a company stays relevant and profitable - focusing on keeping everyone successful from the ice cream scooper and barn cleaner to their vendors and community partners.3-2-1 PROFIT$-THE PODCAST is a Media Production of and trademarked by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd.Copyright 2021, GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., All Rights Reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie BarthExecutive Producer and Host Gery DeerGraphics by Taylor HugginsAre you interested in starting a podcast for yourself or your business? Call us for a free consultation and let us help you get on the air!321 PROFITS - THE PODCAST is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications. ©2023 All rights reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth.Directed and Hosted by Gery DeerProduction Graphic Design by Taylor Huggins Media. Promotional considerations are provided by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., our advertisers, and guests of the program.

THE SAWDUST FAMILY - PART 2 OF 2If you missed part 1 of this episode click here to listen to the previous episode of 3-2-1 PROFITS - THE PODCAST. -  Gary Deer and Sons - PART 1- Sawdust Family Many people in the United States underestimate the value and significance of the family business. According to the Family Owned Business Institute at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, “There are 5.5 million family businesses in the United States.  Family-owned businesses contribute 57% of the GDP and employ 63% of the workforce (Family Enterprise USA, 2011).   That means family-owned businesses employ over 98 million people!  In addition, family businesses are responsible for 78% of all new job creation (Astrachan and Schanker, (2003) Family Business Review 16(3) 211-219).”For the 2-part season 1 finale and season 2 premiere episodes (January 2022) of 3-2-1 PROFITS - THE PODCAST, we will hear from two very different family business owners. First, a small livestock bedding company and then one of the company’s long-time customers. Both are family businesses that started out very differently from each other and have very different legacies. We’ll hear from each other about what it means to be part of a business that is more than the products and services being offered but was actually built on opportunities and challenges. Our story begins with the family of your host, Gery Deer. In 1952, Gary Deer, Sr., and his wife Lois had settled into city life in Dayton after leaving the foothills of the Appalachians in southern Ohio just a year before. In August of that year, their son was born, Gary, Jr., and Sr. had a good job with the telephone company. But, not long after, a labor strike with no pay taught him how insecure any employment could be. He soon went to work at National Cash Register (NCR), one of the largest companies in Ohio, but he was determined never to be without a job again, regardless of what happened with his employer. So, along with his work on the factory floor, he worked a number of what we would now call, “side hustles.”What began as a part-time job helping his landlord pour and finish concrete sidewalks, driveways, and garage floors, transformed into a business that would change the lives of the entire Deer family. Gary Deer, Sr., passed away on July 1, 2020, after a long fight with Parkinson’s disease. But the unusual business he built left a legacy that still benefits his family. Click here to read more about the life of Gary Deer Sr.3-2-1 PROFIT$-THE PODCAST is a Media Production of and trademarked by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd.Copyright 2021, GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., All Rights Reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie BarthExecutive Producer and Host Gery DeerGraphics by Taylor HugginsAre you interested in starting a podcast for yourself or your business? Call us for a free consultation and let us help you321 PROFITS - THE PODCAST is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications. ©2023 All rights reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth.Directed and Hosted by Gery DeerProduction Graphic Design by Taylor Huggins Media. Promotional considerations are provided by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., our advertisers, and guests of the program.

3-2-1 THE SAWDUST FAMILY -  PART 1Many people in the United States underestimate the value and significance of the family business. According to the Family Owned Business Institute at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, “There are 5.5 million family businesses in the United States.  Family-owned businesses contribute 57% of the GDP and employ 63% of the workforce (Family Enterprise USA, 2011).   That means family-owned businesses employ over 98 million people!  In addition, family businesses are responsible for 78% of all new job creation (Astrachan and Schanker, (2003) Family Business Review 16(3) 211-219).”For the 2-part season 1 finale and season 2 premiere episodes (January 2022) of 3-2-1 PROFITS - THE PODCAST, we will hear from two very different family business owners. First, a small livestock bedding company and then one of the company’s long-time customers. Both are family businesses that started out very differently from each other and have very different legacies. We’ll hear from each other about what it means to be part of a business that is more than the products and services being offered but was actually built on opportunities and challenges. Our story begins with the family of your host, Gery Deer. In 1952, Gary Deer, Sr., and his wife Lois had settled into city life in Dayton after leaving the foothills of the Appalachians in southern Ohio just a year before. In August of that year, their son was born, Gary, Jr., and Sr. had a good job with the telephone company. But, not long after, a labor strike with no pay taught him how insecure any employment could be. He soon went to work at National Cash Register (NCR), one of the largest companies in Ohio, but he was determined never to be without a job again, regardless of what happened with his employer. So, along with his work on the factory floor, he worked a number of what we would now call, “side hustles.”What began as a part-time job helping his landlord pour and finish concrete sidewalks, driveways, and garage floors, transformed into a business that would change the lives of the entire Deer family. Gary Deer, Sr., passed away on July 1, 2020, after a long fight with Parkinson’s disease. But the unusual business he built left a legacy that still benefits his family. Click here to read more about the life of Gary Deer Sr.Telling the Deer family story is our guest, Gary Deer, Jr., current owner-operator of Gary Deer & Sons in Jamestown, Ohio, and the older brother of our host, Gery Deer. In Part 1 of our two-part episode, “3-2-1 THE SAWDUST FAMILY,” Gary Jr., explains how his dad started out, some of the motivators behind the business, and how he got involved as a young boy. Don’t miss Part 2 as we hear where the business has gone, how Gery is involved, and what lies ahead for Gary Deer & Sons and the Deer family legacy. Look for it on December 28th.3-2-1 PROFIT$-THE PODCAST is a Media Production of and trademarked by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd.Copyright 2021, GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd321 PROFITS - THE PODCAST is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications. ©2023 All rights reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth.Directed and Hosted by Gery DeerProduction Graphic Design by Taylor Huggins Media. Promotional considerations are provided by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., our advertisers, and guests of the program.

If you own a business anywhere in the U.S., you’ve probably either joined or been approached to join the local chamber of commerce. Chamber membership can provide a great resource to any size or type of business - if the organization is well managed. What is a “chamber of commerce?” A chamber of commerce is a not-for-profit, regional organization of business owners, entrepreneurs, and private citizens who come together in an effort to promote the interests of their local business community. Chambers are typically run by a paid staff, led by the CEO or Executive Director with input from a board of directors. Chambers of commerce leverage their group resources to help member businesses of any size obtain affordable healthcare, discounts on member products and services, and save money on promotions and marketing. That said, every chamber is different and the overall personality, value, and effectiveness of each membership depends largely on three things: 1) the size of the region being served, 2) the size of the organization and 3) the leadership of the chamber. In this episode of 3-2-1 PROFITS - THE PODCAST, host Gery Deer has a conversation with Wendy Rodgers, President and CEO of the Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce in Greene County, Ohio. Gery talks to Wendy about her experience as the newly-minted head of her chamber and how the members have responded to the work she and Operations Manager, Chris McClure, have done to add value and grow relationships within the membership.  But that’s not all! This episode of 3-2-1 PROFITS - THE PODCAST was recorded in front of a live audience of chamber member professionals and local business owners! During the episode you’ll hear our audience’s responses to the conversation and a few of them have some questions for our guest as well! More About our Guest Before being hired to this position, Wendy Rodgers served three years on the chamber board of directors where she held positions as 2020 Board Chair and 2021 Vice Chair.  Wendy has been a licensed realtor since 2018 and is currently with Irongate Realtors in Beavercreek. Prior to that she spent almost 20 years as a certified paralegal. Wendy’s drive for community service certainly does not end at the chamber’s office door, however. In addition to her duties there, she is also president of the Beavercreek Kiwanis Club, served on the Beavercreek Zoning and Appeals Board and is involved in many other community outreach and volunteer programs.3-2-1 PROFIT$-THE PODCAST is a Media Production of and trademarked by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd. Copyright 2021, GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., All Rights Reserved. Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth. Executive Producer and Host Gery Deer.Are you interested in starting a podcast for yourself or your business? Call us for a free consultation and let us help you get on the air!321 PROFITS - THE PODCAST is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications. ©2023 All rights reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth.Directed and Hosted by Gery DeerProduction Graphic Design by Taylor Huggins Media. Promotional considerations are provided by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., our advertisers, and guests of the program.

If your business is growing, it’s changing. If it’s changing, it’s probably becoming more complex, requiring more resources - in every respect. Many business owners experience growing pains, each unique to each of them. Expanding capabilities, onboarding of new employees and customers, even a physical move to a bigger and better location are all positive sides of growth but also bring added stresses.When Chris Chitwood decided his auto detailing business in Dayton, Ohio had outgrown his home garage, he and his wife knew it was time to change - to take a chance on something bigger and better. In this episode of 3-2-1 PROFITS - THE PODCAST, your host Gery Deer talks with Chris about how he took his first steps toward growing his business, Dayton Detailing, and where it’s leading him today. Chris is certified with the International Detailing Association as a Certified Detailer and Skills Validated detailer. He is also certified for the installation of OptiCoat professional-grade ceramic coatings and paint protection film.Dayton Detailing is located at 3876 Indian Ripple Rd  Suite B  Dayton, OH 45440. You can call them for more information at (937) 409-9337, or visit their website www.daytondetailing.com3-2-1 PROFIT$-THE PODCAST is a Media Production of and trademarked by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd. Copyright 2021, GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., All Rights Reserved. Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth. Executive Producer and Host Gery Deer.321 PROFITS - THE PODCAST is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications. ©2023 All rights reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth.Directed and Hosted by Gery DeerProduction Graphic Design by Taylor Huggins Media. Promotional considerations are provided by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., our advertisers, and guests of the program.

In this episode of 3-2-1 PROFIT$ – THE PODCAST, your host Gery Deer talks with lifelong sales professional Matt Borgert.Matt Borgert is a consummate sales professional, with a skill set that starts with great listening and genuine care and understanding for those he’s working with. He was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, one of six kids and youngest of 3 boys, and so competitive by nature. His father was self-employed in the insurance business (sales skills being somewhat second nature in that regard) and he graduated with a BA in Business Management with Marketing Minor from Eastern Michigan University. By the age of 30, Matt was working in the hotel/resort and convention hospitality industry where he’d been put in charge of sales and marketing operations for a $44-million hotel company in Cleveland. Clearly, he had the sales chops for it. Over his 10 years in that role, the company was able to increase revenues to $55 million while reducing annual sales and marketing expenses from $5 million to $2.8 million.In 2000, the hotel company was sold, and Matt returned to Dayton, partly due to the change in the business and to help care for aging parents. Since then, he’s been involved in a variety of sales and marketing work from franchise recruitment to the legal field. He took the time to come by our studio and share his experience, insights, and advice about the past, present, and future of sales - a skill that, the more it changes, the more it stays the same.This episode of 3-2-1 PROFIT$ – THE PODCAST was recorded to audio and video at the GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd. studio in Greene County, Ohio.3-2-1 PROFIT$-THE PODCAST is a Media Production of and trademarked by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd. Copyright 2021, GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., All Rights Reserved. Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth. Executive Producer and Host Gery Deer.Are you interested in starting a podcast for yourself or your business? Call us for a free consultation and let us help you get on the air! 321 PROFITS - THE PODCAST is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications. ©2023 All rights reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth.Directed and Hosted by Gery DeerProduction Graphic Design by Taylor Huggins Media. Promotional considerations are provided by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., our advertisers, and guests of the program.

Season 1, Episode 7: Franchising and The Chaos WranglerFor some, the move to entrepreneurship begins with a single question: What kind of business do I want to be in? It can take some time and careful consideration to determine how your education and experience line up with a potential business option. But what if you could buy into an existing, successful business, complete with defined products and services and an established marketing platform? You can. It's called a franchise. In this episode of 3-2-1 PROFIT$ - THE PODCAST, your host Gery Deer talks with Justin and Crystal Lavadour, owners of the Middletown, Ohio, franchise of Caring Transitions. Caring Transitions is a national franchise of professionals who help wrangle the chaos of downsizing and moving. They specialize in decluttering, organizing, packing, moving, resettling, in-home estate sales and online auctions, estate clearing and preparing homes for market.Justin is a retired Lieutenant Colonel with more than 20 years of service in the United States Air Force. During his time with the military, he provided relocation services for United States and Allied military forces around the world. His specialty was organizing stressful and chaotic environments and finding solutions to complex challenges. Besides managing the movements of equipment and people throughout the world, Justin’s background is further suited to his business choice. “I’ve also moved 35 times in my life, which is a lot, even for someone in the military,” he states on their website. “When I started thinking about what I wanted to do next, I realized that Caring Transitions would be a great way to use my experience to serve something bigger than myself and make a difference.”Being successful means that you need to have a good grasp on the needs of your customers. Crystal and Justin understand the impact relocations and estate clearings can have on families. It can be traumatic, particularly when the care of an elderly family member is involved, whether you’re right-sizing, moving into assisted living or clearing out a loved one’s home. It’s hard and it’s emotional, even when you have a plan in place. But these two are perfectly suited to the task.This episode of 3-2-1 PROFIT$ - THE PODCAST was recorded to audio and video at the studios of DATV in Dayton, Ohio. 3-2-1 PROFIT$-THE PODCAST is a Media Production of and trademarked by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd. Copyright 2021, GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., All Rights Reserved. Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth. Executive Producer and Host Gery Deer.321 PROFITS - THE PODCAST is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications. ©2023 All rights reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth.Directed and Hosted by Gery DeerProduction Graphic Design by Taylor Huggins Media. Promotional considerations are provided by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., our advertisers, and guests of the program.

Peter Bowerman is a Senior Marketing Copywriter, Business Coach, and Author of, The Well-Fed Writer how-to book series. He helps companies large and small, put their best (marketing) foot forward in their written materials of all stripes, and help others follow in my footsteps. In this episode of 3-2-1 PROFIT$ - THE PODCAST, your host, Gery Deer, talks with Peter about the pitfalls and promise of being a professional, freelance commercial writer. They’ll discuss how Peter got started, how other marketing copywriters have influenced his work, and some of the challenges faced by anyone working independently, regardless of the industry. (LISTEN HERE www.321profitspodcast.com)In his discussion with Gery, Peter explained that his writing business took off because of his experience as a door-to-door salesman.  “When I launched my commercial-freelancing practice in 1994, I had no paid professional writing experience, no writing training, and no contacts,” Peter explained. “Yet, I focused on what I DID know – how to pick up the phone and make cold calls. 1000+ calls and about 4 months later, I had more work than I could handle.”As a highly-successful self-published author, Peter shares his experience, much of which was based in determination and learning the publishing business. “I had never written a book, nor had any idea how to get it published,” he said. “But over several years, I finished the book, and then, after doing a lot of research, realized that going the traditional publishing route (i.e., where you’d give up creative control, control of the timetable, the rights, and most of the profits) wasn’t for me. I decided instead to self-publish, and I’ve done FAR better than I could ever have done with a publisher.”Peter just released a new edition of The Well-Fed Writer and “companion” ebooks ...All bundles are showcased here: https://wellfedwriter.com/the-well-fed-writer-updated-edition/Well-Fed Craft, Peter’s popular self-paced course on how to actually write the mostcommonly encountered commercial-writing projects: www.wellfedcraft.com.His one-on-one coaching/mentoring services for both commercial writers and self-publishers: https://wellfedwriter.com/commercial-writing-mentoring/3-2-1 PROFIT$-THE PODCAST is a Media Production of and trademarked by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd. Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth. Executive Produced and Hosted by Gery Deer.Graphics by Taylor HugginsCopyright 2021, GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., All Rights Reserved. 321 PROFITS - THE PODCAST is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications. ©2023 All rights reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth.Directed and Hosted by Gery DeerProduction Graphic Design by Taylor Huggins Media. Promotional considerations are provided by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., our advertisers, and guests of the program.

Mark Myers has been in the mortgage loan game for thirty years. After college he went straight into banking and found success later in mortgage loans. Today, he’s a million-dollar loan officer at Union Savings Bank in Dayton, Ohio and leader of The Mark Myers Mortgage Team with hundreds of satisfied customers to his credit. But, like so many other success stories, the good life didn’t come easily. It took determination, hard work, gratitude, and the courage to face his own personal demons - and overcome them. In this episode of 3-2-1 PROFIT$ - THE PODCAST, Mark sat down with host Gery Deer to talk about the “secrets” of his success. You’ll hear how Mark sees success and the path to professional and personal satisfaction. 3-2-1 PROFIT$- THE PODCAST is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd.©2021 All rights reserved.  Produced and Edited by Julie BarthDirected and hosted by Gery DeerGraphic Design by Taylor Huggins321 PROFITS - THE PODCAST is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications. ©2023 All rights reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth.Directed and Hosted by Gery DeerProduction Graphic Design by Taylor Huggins Media. Promotional considerations are provided by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., our advertisers, and guests of the program.

Angie Hoschouer is the Manager of Development and Marketing for the historic Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum located in Dayton, Ohio.  She is a one-person department and is responsible for all fundraising activities for the Woodland Arboretum Foundation and all of the marketing at the cemetery, including press releases, newsletters, social media posts, and interviews. Additionally, she coordinates a group of 20+ volunteers scheduling guided tours and horticulture care in the cemetery and arboretum. She says the best part of her job is the research she gets to do on the residents within the gates of Woodland. Everyone has a story and she makes it my mission to find the stories of all111,000 people resting peacefully at Woodland. Gery Deer got a chance to hear many of the more famous stories of the residents at Woodlawn and also a great deal about the things Angie does as part of her unusual job.  We recorded inside the mausoleum and it was such an amazing and entertaining experience. We jumped at the chance to be in such an interesting building and surrounded by so many of the people who founded Dayton, quite literally.You can learn more about Woodlawn Cemetery, take virtual tours, and even find out how to purchase a space there by going to www.woodlawncemetery.org.  The cemetery is open 365 days a year and has many beautiful hills, valleys, trees, and paths to explore.3-2-1 PROFIT$- THE PODCAST is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd.©2021 All rights reserved.  Produced and Edited by Julie BarthDirected and hosted by Gery DeerGraphic Design by Taylor Huggins321 PROFITS - THE PODCAST is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications. ©2023 All rights reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth.Directed and Hosted by Gery DeerProduction Graphic Design by Taylor Huggins Media. Promotional considerations are provided by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., our advertisers, and guests of the program.

Dave Murray CPA is the owner of Dave Murray and Associates, an accounting firm located in Troy, Ohio.Dave is currently offering the Cash Up program that will help your business organize and increase revenue in a small group Zoom workshop.Gery Deer and Dave Murray discuss PPP loans, accounting pitfalls and other tax issues that businesses encounter.   To learn more about GLD Enterprises Communications go to http://www.gldcommunications.comDave's offices are located in Troy, Ohio and Greenville, Ohio.You can reach Dave Murray at http://www.murray-cpa.com/or call the office at 937-335-3652 or 877-335-3652 (toll free).  321 Profit$ is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd.©2021 All rights reserved.  Produced and Edited by Julie BarthDirected and hosted by Gery Deer321 PROFITS - THE PODCAST is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications. ©2023 All rights reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth.Directed and Hosted by Gery DeerProduction Graphic Design by Taylor Huggins Media. Promotional considerations are provided by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., our advertisers, and guests of the program.

Welcome to 3-2-1 PROFIT$ – The Podcast, the show that presents insights and experience from business experts.Your host is GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd. CEO, Senior Writer, and Business Coach, Gery Deer. Each hour-long episode features an interview with an expert from a wide range of business topics from startup funding to succession planning. This episode features Adam Arnold, Esq., and Samantha Hughes, Esq. from Arnold & Arnold, Ltd. - Attorneys and Advisors At Law of Dayton, Ohio.   We discuss succession plans, LLC's and how to avoid many of the pitfalls of starting a new business with the help of some pre-planning from a good business lawyer.Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth.Directed and Hosted by Gery DeerProduction Graphic Design by Taylor Huggins Media.Promotional considerations provided by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., our advertisers, and guests of the program.321 PROFITS - THE PODCAST is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications. ©2023 All rights reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth.Directed and Hosted by Gery DeerProduction Graphic Design by Taylor Huggins Media. Promotional considerations are provided by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., our advertisers, and guests of the program.

Welcome to 3-2-1 PROFIT$ – The Podcast, the show that presents insights and experience from business experts. Your host is GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd. CEO, Senior Writer, and Business Coach, Gery Deer. Each hour-long episode features an interview with an expert from a wide range of business topics from startup funding to succession planning. In this episode, our guest expert is Darrel Bender,  the Regional Director of the Miami Valley region of BNI (Business Networking International).   BNI is the world's largest referral networking organization, with more than 10,000 chapters and 275,000 members worldwide. Gery and Darrel discuss how to make the most out of your networking opportunities.Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth.Directed and Hosted by Gery DeerProduction Graphic Design by Taylor Huggins Media.Promotional considerations provided by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., our advertisers, and guests of the program.321 PROFITS - THE PODCAST is a production of GLD Enterprises Communications. ©2023 All rights reserved.Produced and Engineered by Julie Barth.Directed and Hosted by Gery DeerProduction Graphic Design by Taylor Huggins Media. Promotional considerations are provided by GLD Enterprises Communications, Ltd., our advertisers, and guests of the program.