North Fulton Business Radio

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 […]