Business Episodes

Curtis May joined our show today to discuss his approach to helping investors really lay out a plan and execute it well. He describes himself as a 'defensive coordinator' for wealth planning and he explains it incredibly well. He helps people set goals, find a path to achieve them, then execute each step. When a business owner or their team can relax about their financial health, other parts of their life can also improve. This concept is so important to grasp and made for a great episode. Find ...

Amy Eiges is a health coach and reformed chronic dieter who is passionate about helping others recover from the diet-binge-gain-shame cycle she struggled with for years. Since discovering ketogenic and low-carb lifestyle, she has lost over 200 pounds and has both reversed pre-diabetes and resolved lifelong depression. “When I was just starting out, facing 200 pounds to lose seemed insurmountable, and the idea I would ever be where I am now was unfathomable. Know this: I am not extraordinary. I j...

The 2nd Annual Healthy Team Healthy Business Wellness Summit is just around the corner on Jan 16, 2025. Have you registered yet? Our inaugural event in 2024 was a great success and this year we have strived make it even better. Our lineup of speakers and the topics we're covering will not be found in any events like this in our region. We have world renowned experts in topics from body mechanics, ancestral health, sensory development, mineral analysis, yoga, and more. Also a curated lunch menu t...

As a college student and son of parents in the medical professions, Luka saw what the COVID-19 situation did to the front-line providers of care in terms of getting supplies on time, of good quality and definitely at a fair price. He built a supply chain marketplace to help facilitate this and it caught on. Now he and his team have built Grapevine into a marketplace not just for times of crisis, but in day to day operations of medical facilities. We discussed the genesis of Grapevine, where it i...

We always enjoy the opportunity to talk business and health and this episode was full of both topics! Sylvia Tabor healed herself from some significant health issues (physical and mental) using the carnviore diet and couldn't find a portable, shelf stable food to help her continue her journey. Using her mechanical engineering background, personal drive, and perseverance, she created what is now her brand Carnivore Snax. From growing a company, moving across the country, nearly losing it all, Syl...

The Muscle Maven, Ashleigh Van Houten joined us for a really fun talk about all things wellness as a mom, entrepreneur, podcaster, author and coach. We touched on all of those topics during our show and we got some great insight from Ashleigh on her journey to where she is today. Our listeners will gain some good knowledge on taking your time post-partum, learning to allow yourself to eat enough food (especially protein), and building in time for yourself. We got to briefly talk about her books ...

Happy Whole You is a holistic healing service operated by Dr. Anna Marie Frank. Her vast experience overcoming her own mental health and other issues drove her pursuit of learning, earning her PhD in Natural Medicine. She has two centers, one in Raleigh, NC and one in Bakersfield, CA. She talked about her approach to looking at 'mindset' rather than mental health and integrating bio-feedback with her assessments to really get a good feel for everything that's going on with her patients. Dr. Fran...

Zack Tlili joined us for an inspiring episode today. His story of overcoming loss, poverty, self motivation and then business and life success is really one folks need to hear. Zack lost both parents when he was just 10yrs old, found himself in another country, sometimes stealing food to survive, to now being an author, motivational speaker, and operating one of the most successful Ford Auto dealerships in the US!! He shares his faith, his tips for leaders, his daily habits and more. Learn more...

We really wanted to know more about the nuts and bolts of buying and selling a business and we covered that today with guest Justin Marriott of Marriott & Company based out of Richmond, VA. Justin and his team help businesses sell through a process which gets the job done but also at the best possible value for the sellers. Justin talked to us about his process, preparing the presentation to potential buyers, getting the business ready, what owner need to do and so much more. This was a differen...

Kevin McKannan is an attorney specializing in business law and estate planning. His practice includes business structure, succession planning, general business legal advice and also real estate law. Kevin actually talks with his clients about their health, making sure they understand the stresses of owning and operating a business and the importance of being healthy to withstand that stress. He has a system in place to cover all of the necessary questions an entrepreneur needs to answer for long...

Scott Dolly joined us today to talk about his unique approach to healing the body. Scott runs a cash-based private practice from his home and is not restricted by insurance policies or payments in his approach. He talked about how he looks at diagnosing, treating, preventing all manner of physical issues his clients may present with when they come to him. His next project is a video series showing the patterns and corrections he focuses on in his work so people can heal themselves. His passion f...

Ann and John Fox of Fox Urban Farms joined us today to share their new hydroponic produce growing operation located in Winchester, VA. With a background in convenience stores and food service, the Fox's were suited for this next venture and found urban agriculture to be their next business. After spending time finding a location, checking local regulations, getting the infrastructure going, they planted the first seeds in Dec 2022!! They sell anything from micro greens to edible flowers, herbs, ...

Sharon Farinholt is a mother of 7, realtor, author, marathon runner, former small business owner and a fellow podcaster. She's a busy lady but made time for us today to talk about all of the above!! We got to ask Sharon about keeping herself healthy while juggling a busy home and business life. She talked about routine, scheduling, calendars and using community to achieve all of her goals. Mindset and grit were also part of this wide-ranging conversation. Her great book is linked below as well a...

We welcomed Christine Kriz to our show today to discuss the offerings of her Small Business Development Center at Laurel Ridge Community College. There are SBDC's across the country and they provide free resources for new or existing businesses in a variety of aspects from startup, structure, marketing, funding, social media, etc. We really unpacked alot in this episode, we even talked about a dog poop analysis company!!! Christine leads a dynamic and talented team and her years of expertise in ...

We're really excited to share this discussion about direct primary care (similar to concierge care) and our great guest Kelly Botta. Kelly is a PA and left her traditional medicine job after growing more and more frustrated with the inefficiencies and ineffectiveness of the legacy medical system and wanting to find ways to spend more quality time with her young daughters and her husband. Charting after the kids were in bed just to keep up wasn't cutting it. So she found dire...

We've been wanting to talk about mental health on this podcast and today's guest really opened up that world for us. Joan Monahan has over 2 decades of experience in counseling and her approach using humor and a very laid back style are great for her clients. She was able to discuss clues managers can look for, how to start dialogue, and some common mental health issues she has seen in her practice and how things have changed over time. Joan was a superb guest and has so muc...

We're joined today by Shawn Rider who is a local crossfit gym owner and also an educator on personal financial wellness. Shawn has explored many avenues of personal wealth management while growing his business, planning for his family and helping his employees. He mentors high school age folks about financial health and is definitely having an impact. We discuss how to talk to your team about financial health, what are common pitfalls people face, what advice should we NOT l...