Interviews

Just last year, Atlanta was named the number two Metro Area for Economic Growth Potential by Business Facilities Magazine. Here to discuss what the city is getting right and the future of its many industries is Tom Cunningham, senior vice president, and chief economist for the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. Tom joined the Chamber in July 2015 following...

According to Gallup research, millennial employment turnover is over three times the rate of other generations, costing the U.S. economy a staggering $30.5 billion annually. If your small business has experienced similar issues with the younger generations, then you need to hear from our next guest, Ryan Jenkins. Ryan is a millennial and generation Z expert who has spent...

On today’s show, we have a Silicon Valley icon who needs no introduction, Guy Kawasaki. Guy has been a titan of the tech world ever since joining Apple’s original Macintosh team in the 1980s as one of their top marketing evangelists. He is also the author of 13 best-selling business books including The Art of the Start 2.0 and...

You work hard to grow and expand your business, but at some point, your company is likely to hit a wall. If your business has reached a point where it seems like no matter what you do, you aren’t reaching the next level of growth, then it might be time to consider a business coach. Our next guest, Dr....

Whether you’ve been in business for years, or are just starting out, your small business has to be built on a solid legal foundation, and that means taking the necessary steps to protect yourself and your brand for the years to come. While this side of the business can seem overwhelming, our guest today will lend some advice to set...

Today we are joined by Larry Williams and Kyle Tothill. Larry is the President and CEO of the Technology Association of Georgia or TAG, and Kyle is partner and managing director of eHire as well as the Chair of The Summit event hosted by TAG which is Georgia’s largest annual technology showcase. Today, we’ll learn more about what we...

 On this episode of The Atlanta Small Business Show, LaSonya Berry, CEO of McPherson Berry and Associates joins ASBN's Bridget Fitzpatrick to share the importance of training in your small business and how proper training empowers your employees and the culture in your workplace. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT:  BRIDGET: Hello everyone, and welcome into the Atlanta Small Business Show, I'm Bridget Fitzpatrick. We are very excited...

With so many customers now exclusively shopping online, many business owners are trying to figure out how to take those customers from behind the computer, into the store. Joining ASBN today is digital marketing consultant, Shane Barker. Shane has been featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine for his impressive digital marketing strategy, and is also a regular contributor for...

No man or woman is an island, and the bigger your business becomes, the more it will rely on the collaborative efforts with other groups of people. From delegating important tasks to employees to working with quality vendors to building trusting relationships with investors, ensuring positive and successful professional commitments is necessary in order for your business to thrive. Joining...

Owning your own business is a big undertaking, but with hard work, you can be rewarded ten-fold. If you’re not interested in creating a startup from scratch, then a franchise might be the right choice for you. With a proven business model, brand recognition, and high success rates, a franchise is a good option for financial stability while still...