Dale Cardwell, TrustDALE, on Consumer Fraud Prevention and Choosing Trustworthy Service Providers (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 931) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Dale Cardwell, consumer investigator and founder of TrustDALE. Dale moved to Atlanta in 1996 to work as Clark Howard’s producer at WSB-TV Channel 2, where he […]

James Daniel, The Advisory Firm, on Comprehensive Financial Planning, Tax Strategies, and Planning for Retirement (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 930) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes James Daniel, owner of The Advisory Firm in Alpharetta. James discusses his journey from electrical engineer to day trader to financial planner, sharing […]

Julian Jordan, Aussie Pet Mobile of Alpharetta, on Mobile Dog Grooming, One-on-One Pet Care, and Serving North Fulton Communities (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 929) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Julian Jordan, owner of Aussie Pet Mobile of Alpharetta. Julian discusses how his mobile grooming service brings professional, […]

Shawn Lally, BizPayPros, on Avoiding Payment Processing Scams and Improving Business Cash Flow (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 928) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Shawn Lally, Founder and CEO of BizPayPros. Shawn brings over 21 years of experience in the payment processing industry, helping businesses learn about the complicated […]

Dr. Trudy Simmons, Milton Counseling & Coaching, on Trauma Recovery, Faith-Based Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Restoration, and Ironman Discipline (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 927) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Dr. Trudy Simmons, founder of Milton Counseling & Coaching. Dr. Trudy is a counselor, author, speaker, and Ironman world […]

Amy Mangan and Stephen Tradd, Robert Half, on 2026 Hiring Trends, AI Impact, Flexibility vs Compensation, and Atlanta Staffing (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 926) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Amy Mangan, Market Director, and Stephen Tradd, Regional Director, both with Robert Half, to discuss 2026 hiring trends shaping […]

Helen Panos, Dynamis Learning, on K-12 Tutoring, Executive Function Coaching, and Educational Advocacy (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 925) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Helen Panos, Founder and CEO of Dynamis Learning, a K-12 tutoring company serving students nationwide. Helen, who spent 25 years in Fulton County schools as […]

Sue Yeh Johnson, Yeh and Johnson Consulting, on Using AI to Decode Trust Breakdowns, Team Alignment, and Relational Intelligence (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 924) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Sue Yeh Johnson, Founder of Yeh and Johnson Consulting, to discuss Relational Intelligence (RI) and how leaders can decode […]

  John E. Hall, Jr., Hall Booth Smith, on Healthcare Litigation, AI in Medicine, and Writing Legal Thrillers (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 923) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes John E. Hall, Jr., Founding Partner at Hall Booth Smith, a full-service law firm with a national footprint and deep […]

Keith Scott, K.L. Scott & Associates (KLSA), on Modernizing Government Technology, Strategic Planning, and Citizen Experience (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 922) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Keith Scott, CEO of K.L. Scott & Associates (KLSA), a management and IT consulting firm based in Alpharetta. With over 32 years […]

Don Morron, HighlandTech, on AI Agents vs AI Assistants, Custom Business Automation, and When to Build vs Buy AI Solutions (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 921) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Don Morron, Founder and CEO of HighlandTech. HighlandTech’s AI automation agency builds custom AI agents that help businesses […]

Stephanie Richards, SowGrow Public Relations, on Building B2B Visibility Through PR and AIO (Artificial Intelligence Optimization) (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 920) Stephanie Richards, founder of SowGrow Public Relations, joins North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray to discuss how B2B companies can break through growth plateaus and adapt to the rapidly changing search landscape. […]

Nesha Mason, The Drake House, and Joy Monroe, SPARC, on Attainable Housing, Working Families Experiencing Homelessness, and the Economy Hotel Evacuation (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 919) Nesha Mason, President of The Drake House in Roswell, and Joy Monroe, founder of the Single Parent Alliance and Resource Center (SPARC), join host John Ray to discuss […]

Ben Benson, Apexion Advisors, on M&A Advisory, Transaction Pitfalls, and Preparing Business Owners for Successful Exits (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 918) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Ben Benson, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Apexion Advisors, to discuss the flaws in the traditional M&A advisory model and how […]

Cecilia Rowe, The Music Studio Atlanta, on Music Education and Opening a Third Location in Johns Creek (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 917) North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray welcomes Cecilia Rowe, CEO of The Music Studio Atlanta, one of Georgia’s largest privately owned music schools, serving more than 1,500 students across Metro Atlanta. […]

Meisha Marshall, Renew Mindset Coaching, on Rebuilding Trust and Connection for Adult Children of Divorce (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 916) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Meisha Marshall, a marriage and relationship coach and the founder of Renew Mindset Coaching, where she helps couples argue less, trust more, and […]

CYBERISKIQ from the CARE-Report: Quantifying Small Business Cyber Risk with Ralph Pasquariello and Craig Sekowski (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 915) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes cyber risk specialists Ralph Pasquariello and Craig Sekowski of the CARE-Report. Ralph and Craig explain why small and mid-sized businesses are far […]

Eric Brown on AskOtto.ai and AI That Waits on Hold (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 914) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Eric Brown, CEO of InSearchX and creator of AskOtto.ai, a digital concierge that changes how people and companies connect by phone. Instead of replacing humans with bots, AskOtto.ai […]

GSU Student Journalist Zahra Pacheco Interviews John Ray (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 913) In this special episode of North Fulton Business Radio, the roles flip. Zahra Pacheco, a journalism student at Georgia State University and a team member of WRAS Album 88, the GSU radio station, transforms a class assignment into a live podcast interview […]

Kriston Sellier, id8, on Branding That Customers Remember (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 912) On this edition of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Kriston Sellier, Founder and President of id8. Kriston discusses how real differentiation, rather than generic claims like quality and caring, builds enduring brands. She walks through id8’s discovery process, where […]