Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo

Lee Kantor Podcasts

show episodes
 
Artwork

1
The Publicity Show

Elizabeth Gordon and Lee Kantor

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Monthly
 
Lee Kantor and Elizabeth Gordon interview America's top public relations leaders live from Atlanta, Georgia. Listen each week as we pull back the curtain and learn all about these unsung professionals who usually spend their in the background helping their clients get on the air.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
American Masters: Creative Spark

American Masters | PBS

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Monthly
 
How do today’s masters create their art? American Masters: Creative Spark presents narrative interviews that go in-depth with an iconic artist about the creation of a single work. Each episode offers a unique window into the world of art and the creative process of artists and cultural icons across a wide range of disciplines, from music and comedy to poetry and film. Explore more at www.pbs.org/creativespark
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
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 […]…
  continue reading
 
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. W…
  continue reading
 
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 hel…
  continue reading
 
Avi Pinsky on Making Your Financials Track Client Value Creation, Five Key Business Drivers That Never Appear on Statements, and Why Smart Service Providers Still Struggle With Business Finances (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 155) Smart service providers often run profitable businesses, even very profitable ones, but often do not understand …
  continue reading
 
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 adap…
  continue reading
 
Previewing Insurance Extravaganza 2026: Patrick O’Rourke, Colleen Huff, Kevin Henry, and Tracy Butler on the Future of the Dental Revenue Cycle (Dental Business Radio, Episode 62) Patrick O’Rourke, the host of Dental Business Radio, welcomes dental industry veterans Colleen Huff, Kevin Henry, and Tracy Butler for a preview of Insurance Extravaganza…
  continue reading
 
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 Ra…
  continue reading
 
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 advisor…
  continue reading
 
Inside MicroLife’s Micro Home Communities: Attainable, Connected Housing For Metro Atlanta (Good2Give Podcast, Episode 19) On this edition of the Good2Give Podcast, Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia president and CEO DePriest Waddy talks with Will Johnston, founder of the MicroLife Institute, about how micro homes and cottage courts are re…
  continue reading
 
How Your Money Story Shapes Your Pricing: Bill Cates on The Hidden Heist (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 154) Many expert-service pros quietly carry money worries into every pricing decision they make. They undercharge, hesitate to raise fees, or avoid looking too closely at their finances, even while they help clients make sound business dec…
  continue reading
 
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 Atla…
  continue reading
 
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, …
  continue reading
 
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…
  continue reading
 
GNFCC Strategic Leadership Visit 2025: Scottsdale and Mesa Through North Fulton Eyes (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 110) On this edition of the GNFCC 400 Insider, host Rebekah Anderson recaps the Strategic Leadership Visit 2025 to Scottsdale and Mesa, Arizona, through the eyes of two key North Fulton leaders, Chris Burnett of the City of Sandy […]…
  continue reading
 
From Federal Warden to Leadership Consultant: Darlene Drew on Building Your Practice, Pricing Mistakes, and Running a Business Through Grief (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 153) Do you want to know how to build a professional services business when you have deep expertise but no client base? Darlene Drew shares exactly how she did […]…
  continue reading
 
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 inter…
  continue reading
 
Succession Planning with Steve Fisher and Bryan Preston (Family Business Radio, Episode 70) In this episode of Family Business Radio, host Anthony Chen is joined by Steve Fisher from Strategy Partners Group and Bryan Preston from Gaelic Business Solutions for a candid conversation about the real challenges that prevent family businesses from growin…
  continue reading
 
Deb Krier on Leading During Cancer Treatment (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 152) When the leader is in treatment, the business still needs direction. On this episode of The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray welcomes Deb Krier, entrepreneur, cancer advocate, host of The Business Power Hour, and founder of TryingNotToDie.LIVE. Drawing on …
  continue reading
 
Alpharetta’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan: Why It Matters (North Fulton Voices, Episode 14) On this edition of North Fulton Voices, hosts Jack Murphy and Nancy Diamond sit down with Benjamin “Ben” Kern of MKSK Studios and Michael Woodman, Planning and Development Services Manager for the City of Alpharetta, to unpack Alpharetta’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan…
  continue reading
 
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 t…
  continue reading
 
2026 Health Insurance Reality Check, with Bill Neglia (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 911) Health insurance expert Bill Neglia of Neglia Insurance Group returns to North Fulton Business Radio with a blunt update on 2026 open enrollment. In a conversation with host John Ray, Bill notes that many exchange plans are seeing steep gross premium [……
  continue reading
 
Mike Pink, SmartPM: Cutting Construction Delays and Overruns (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 910) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray talks with Mike Pink, founder and CEO of SmartPM. Mike explains why construction projects slip on time and budget, and how tighter use of the project schedule can prevent it. He […]…
  continue reading
 
Manuja Ranasinghe of 50 Acres Tea: Wellness in a Cup (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 909) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Manuja Ranasinghe, founder of 50 Acres Tea, a premium tea brand based in Metro Atlanta. Manuja recounts his journey from Sri Lanka, which included a lengthy corporate career […]…
  continue reading
 
Artisan Design Studio, Walk Your Plans Atlanta Win GNFCC Honors (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 109) This edition of the GNFCC 400 Insider podcast features two entrepreneurs who are changing what “seeing the plan” means for homeowners and builders in our region. Ryan Williams, owner of Artisan Design Studio, shares how a small design firm can […]…
  continue reading
 
Dr. Bill Lampton on Communication and the Leap from Academia (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 151) For expert-service pros, communication is not polish; it is how work gets won. In this conversation, Dr. Bill Lampton, “The Biz Communication Guy,” shares practical habits that help professionals be understood the first time, steer tough moments,…
  continue reading
 
Performance-Based Hiring with Marc Morris, The Talmadge Group (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 908) Marc Morris, the president of The Talmadge Group, joins host John Ray to discuss effective hiring practices. Marc explains how his firm has evolved from providing direct IT placements to offering consulting, project-based staffing, and leadershi…
  continue reading
 
Meijah Lewis on Sugar Daddy Cookies, Jeff Brown on Cybersecurity (Family Business Radio, Episode 69) Family Business Radio host Anthony Chen welcomes Meijah “Mimi” Lewis of Sugar Daddy Cookies and Jeff Brown of TakTik Technologies. Mimi shares how a pandemic kitchen idea became a fast-growing cookie brand, from landing a 4,000-cookie Amazon order t…
  continue reading
 
Comedian Phoebe Robinson is a girl boss in recovery. As the creator and star of projects like 2 Dope Queens and Everything’s Trash, she’s long been one of the hardest-working voices of her generation. But in her new comedy special, I Don’t Wanna Work Anymore, Robinson takes a sharp, self-aware look at the millennial hustle-culture mentality. In thi…
  continue reading
 
Nonprofit Fundraising Made Stronger with Mark Wilkison (Good2Give Podcast, Episode 18) In this episode of The Good2Give Podcast, hosted by DePriest Waddy and underwritten by the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia, fundraising veteran Mark Wilkison, Principal and Partner at Columns Fundraising, shares timeless lessons on nonprofit fundraisin…
  continue reading
 
Jody daSilva, Leaders Team, on Breaking Growth Barriers (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 907) Early in her career, when a McDonald’s location she managed flooded with a foot of water, Jody daSilva didn’t shut it down. She fixed it, reopened it, and never looked back. That same instinct to figure things out has powered her […]…
  continue reading
 
How Randy Hain Built a Coaching Practice Rooted in Values (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 150) What does it take to build a thriving executive coaching and leadership firm that reflects your values as much as your ambition? In this episode of The Price and Value Journey podcast, host John Ray talks with Randy […]…
  continue reading
 
Protecting Dentists and Their Practices, Jack McKinney, TDIC (Dental Business Radio, Episode 61) Patrick O’Rourke welcomes Jack McKinney, Vice President of Sales and Service for The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC) and TDIC Insurance Solutions, for a practical conversation about how dentists can protect their livelihoods before problems strike. Ja…
  continue reading
 
Elevating Spaces with Ashley Sasher, Bloomin’ Blinds (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 906) From corporate marketing to becoming North Fulton’s “Shady Lady,” Ashley Sasher has built a thriving local business that helps homeowners and companies transform their spaces. As the owner of Bloomin’ Blinds, Ashley shares how her background in branding …
  continue reading
 
Parita Kuttappan on Redefining Success for Professional Women (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 905) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Parita Kuttappan, founder of Awarify Coaching. Parita works with executive women and working parents who are striving to balance ambitious careers with demanding personal liv…
  continue reading
 
Hi all! We're taking a break from our usual episodes of Creative Spark this week to share a podcast from our friends at The Peabody Awards and the Center for Media and Social Impact. Their show is called We Disrupt This Broadcast. Host Gabe Gonzalez introduces us to the brilliant, absurdist, hilarious Peabody Award-winning HBO series Fantasmas. In …
  continue reading
 
Larry Levine on Selling in a Post-Trust World (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 149) Trust is in short supply. Clients today are more skeptical than ever, which makes trust the real differentiator for professional service providers. In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray welcomes Larry Levine, best-selling author of […]…
  continue reading
 
Shawn Yates on Smarter Processes and Team Building (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 904) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Shawn Yates, founder of Predaxis Leadership Solutions. Shawn shares his unique journey from engineering and military service to coaching leaders and teams on how to optimize processes, …
  continue reading
 
Singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan says, “we need opportunities to feel connection and to feel less alone.” For her, music is the salve. The three-time Grammy Award winner is back with her tenth studio album, Better Broken. Amidst our tense collective cultural moment, McLachlan aims to create music that bridges divide. In this episode, Sarah McLachl…
  continue reading
 
Use AI, Stay Human with Alastair McDermott (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 148) AI is changing how expert-service professionals work, but it does not change what clients ultimately value. In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, host John Ray welcomes consultant, strategist, and author Alastair McDermott to discuss his book Use A.I. St…
  continue reading
 
Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer: 2-Day Walk 2025 (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 903) On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Kristen Petillo and Jason Porter from the Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer, along with Shelley Katzef from Renasant Bank, the presenting sponsor of the Georgia 2-Day Walk for Breast …
  continue reading
 
FitLife EXPO 2025 with Tracie Morse, North Atlanta FitLife (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 902) Tracie Morse, publisher and owner of North Atlanta FitLife and host of the FitLife EXPO, joined host John Ray on North Fulton Business Radio. Tracie shared her journey from hospitality and pharmaceuticals to launching a lifestyle and wellness magaz…
  continue reading
 
John Harris, Spotlight Sponsors, and Jazz Vocalist Karla Harris (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 901) What happens when business strategy meets artistic passion? In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes John Harris, founder of Spotlight Sponsors, and jazz vocalist Karla Harris. John shares how Spotlight Sponsors h…
  continue reading
 
The Neurodiversity Connection with Joy Young and Tim Yoder (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 900) Authors Joy Young and Tim Yoder joined host John Ray on North Fulton Business Radio to discuss their new book, The Neurodiversity Connection: An Educator’s Guide to Understanding Differing Neurotypes to Support Student Success. Joy and Tim explaine…
  continue reading
 
Cary Matthews, Adam Marshall, and Jonathan Bill on Guiding Family Businesses (Family Business Radio, Episode 68) On this episode of Family Business Radio, host Anthony Chen sits down with three leaders who specialize in helping family businesses grow, plan, and prepare for the future. Cary Matthews of Opal Partners Group draws on his Fortune 50 […]…
  continue reading
 
AI, Value, and Pricing with Mark Stiving, Impact Pricing (The Price and Value Journey, Episode 147) There’s a lot of noise on AI, but what are the practical implications it holds for those of us offering expertise? In this episode of The Price and Value Journey, Dr. Mark Stiving, founder of Impact Pricing, joins host […]…
  continue reading
 
AI Readiness in Health Systems, Trish Rivard, Eliciting Insights (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 899) What does it take for hospitals and health systems to be ready for artificial intelligence? Trish Rivard, founder of Eliciting Insights, joined North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray to share findings from her firm’s latest study on health…
  continue reading
 
GNFCC Local Councils: Milton’s 5th Year & Alpharetta Launch (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 110) In this episode of the GNFCC 400 Insider, host Kali Boatright, President & CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber, welcomes Jamie Bendall, Chair of the Milton Business Council, and Mary Trachian-Bradley, Chair of the new Alpharetta Business Council. Jamie …
  continue reading
 
Loading …
Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play