Better Business With Barnes podcast

Our Better Business With Barnes Podcast Series is designed to provide timely information related to business owners as well as individuals. We will discuss a variety of topics and cover an abundance of business-related issues.

Taking Care of Cleveland: Leslie Dunford of the Cleveland Foundation Leads With Balance, Empathy and Compassion 07/11/2024

Taking Care of Cleveland: Leslie Dunford of the Cleveland Foundation Leads With Balance, Empathy and Compassion In episode three of our series featuring women business leaders, we talk with Leslie Dunford of East 66th Street Services, a division of the Cleveland Foundation. Leslie describes how East 66th Street serves as an incubator for emerging community programs. She also has words of wisdom gained from her over 30-year tenure with the Foundation, and gives a peek into what the 110-year old Foundation has in store for the future. /episode/index/show/betterbusinesswithbarnes/id/32097267

Turning Pain Points into Profits with Kathi Leiden of National Conduit Supply 08/01/2023

Turning Pain Points into Profits with Kathi Leiden of National Conduit Supply In episode one of our series featuring women business owners, we sit down with Kathi Leiden of National Condut Supply. Kathi shares how, after selling her first business, she identified a gap in the market that resulted in a successful 100% female-owned company. Kathi also shares advice and tips by addressing the following questions: As a woman business owner, are there any obstacles you encountered that you overcame? Any advice for other women in business? What do you feel sets your company apart from its competitors? /episode/index/show/betterbusinesswithbarnes/id/27530040

Rising through the Ranks with Point to Point CEO Megan Kacvinsky 07/21/2023

Rising through the Ranks with Point to Point CEO Megan Kacvinsky In episode two of our series featuring women business owners, we delve into how Megan Kacvinsky moved from a client service role to CEO at Point to Point. Megan also shares her tips for success by addressing the following questions: Can you share insights that might help our listeners who have an interest in similar opportunities? What sets Point to Point apart from other firms? Are there any words of wisdom you'd like to share with our audience that helped you along the way? /episode/index/show/betterbusinesswithbarnes/id/27530460

Breaking Through Boundaries: Advice From a Female Entrepreneur 03/29/2022

Breaking Through Boundaries: Advice From a Female Entrepreneur Join us as Barnes Wendling Director Laurie Gatten chats with Stephanie Altenburger, managing partner and part-owner of KSA Global and Rejuvenate Life LLC: also known as Orange Theory Fitness and Restore Hyper Wellness. They discuss how women are taking charge and redefining their roles within the workplace. Stephanie also provides advice and insight for women emerging as leaders. /episode/index/show/betterbusinesswithbarnes/id/22534268

Dar-Tech, Inc: Establishing Continuity from One Generation to the Next 01/13/2022

Dar-Tech, Inc: Establishing Continuity from One Generation to the Next In this episode, Brett Walburn, president of Dar-Tech, Inc., shares how his company has weathered over 7 decades of economic swings. Founded in 1951, the company is now under the leadership of a third generation. In this podcast, Brett addresses the following questions: What has helped your company transition from one level of ownership to another? If you were to start all over again, is there something you would do differently? Are there any words of wisdom you would like to share that helped you along the way that listeners should strongly consider? /episode/index/show/betterbusinesswithbarnes/id/21607256

Divorce and Widowhood: Crucial Investment Planning Insights 09/23/2021

Divorce and Widowhood: Crucial Investment Planning Insights Divorce or the passing of a spouse can be the most significant life-changing events one can face, along with the added financial challenges presented after these events. In this episode, Barnes Wendling Director Mike Pappas and Client Strategist at BNY Mellon Wealth Management Amy Vegh share their investment insights for divorce and widowhood, along with addressing the following questions: What are some of the financial hardships one can face after a major life-changing event? What steps can be taken to ensure an easier transition where personal finances are involved? What options should you consider to increase income? What should you look for in a wealth manager? /episode/index/show/betterbusinesswithbarnes/id/20579972

Beyond COVID-19: Investment Planning Strategies to Implement Now 09/16/2021

Beyond COVID-19: Investment Planning Strategies to Implement Now The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on new financial stressors that are still impacting our world today. In this episode, our Director Mike Pappas talks with Mike Shebak, Senior Managing Director and Head of Institutional Consulting at Clearstead, and Dale Vernon, Principal at Bernstein Global Wealth Management. They discuss building financial security through various investment planning strategies that will last post-pandemic. Key items discussed: How has COVID-19 affected the future of investment planning? Should investors expect this stock market to continue? What are the implications of inflation on investment portfolios? How should clients think about spending relative to their portfolio size? /episode/index/show/betterbusinesswithbarnes/id/20535329

Key Investment Insights for Young Adults and Professionals 08/11/2021

Key Investment Insights for Young Adults and Professionals Listen as Barnes Wendling Director Mike Pappas and Director of Private Wealth Management with The BCJC Group of Baird, Jerry Jarzabek, CFP, CPWA, share their investment insights for college students and young professionals. Both discuss the strategies to start implementing now to secure the ultimate financial future. Key questions discussed: What types of accounts should you open? How much should you invest? Should investors pay attention to meme stocks? What are popular investment options for short-term investing? /episode/index/show/betterbusinesswithbarnes/id/20106083

Women and Investing: Owning Your Worth 08/09/2021

Women and Investing: Owning Your Worth Join us as Barnes Wendling Director Janine Iacobelli chats with Senior Wealth Strategy Associate, Emily Minnich, CFP, and Senior Vice President of Wealth Management, Damion Crannis, CFP, of UBS Financial Services. They address how women can take charge of their financial freedom through various investment strategies to own their net worth. Key Questions: What are the main reasons why women should own their worth? How can you determine your net worth? What should you do to prepare when a life-altering situation takes place? How do you build a support team for future financial plans? /episode/index/show/betterbusinesswithbarnes/id/20085551

Retirement Planning for Millennials: A Q&A Session 05/17/2021

Retirement Planning for Millennials: A Q&A Session Are you a millennial, work with millennials, or have family and friends who are millennials? This podcast will benefit you or someone you know! Tune in as our Manager, and also millennial, Cat Arida, asks Director Mike Pappas pertinent questions every millennial needs to know to prepare for retirement and learn the secret to retire with millions. Key Questions: How much should you save? When should you start saving? Is it ever too late to start saving? Pre Tax or Roth? /episode/index/show/betterbusinesswithbarnes/id/19127483

PART 2: COVID-19 Impact on Fundraising Events 03/23/2021

PART 2: COVID-19 Impact on Fundraising Events In part 1 we discussed the overall COVID-19 impact on fundraising efforts and in part 2 we will discuss the overall impact on fundraising events. Joining us again are Barnes Wendling Non-Profit Director Laurie Gatten, Director of Development and Communications at The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland Melanie Shakarian, and Director of Corporate Relations at The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland Carol Skoglund. /episode/index/show/betterbusinesswithbarnes/id/18440600

Episode 11: Part 1: COVID-19 Impact on Fundraising Efforts 02/22/2021

Episode 11: Part 1: COVID-19 Impact on Fundraising Efforts Join us as Senior Manager Lena Parks chats with Barnes Wendling Director Laurie Gatten, Director of Development and Communications at The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland Melanie Shakarian, and Director of Corporate Relations at The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland Carol Skoglund. They address how their fundraising efforts have changed and how their overall strategy changed in 2020. /episode/index/show/betterbusinesswithbarnes/id/18040298

PPP Loan Second Draw Q & A Session 02/04/2021

PPP Loan Second Draw Q & A Session Join us as Director Mike Pappas and Manager Stephen Cox host a Q & A on the PPP Loan Second Draw. They will address a variety of updates and key elements that will benefit you and your business. This podcast episode was also recorded as a live roundtable. /episode/index/show/betterbusinesswithbarnes/id/17813111

Tax Planning In a Year of Uncertainties 12/16/2020

Tax Planning In a Year of Uncertainties Join us as Tax Director Larry Friedman discusses a variety of tax changes, updates, and planning tips for 2021. He will address the following: /episode/index/show/betterbusinesswithbarnes/id/17224067

Next Generation of Leadership: Tips to Get Started 10/29/2020

Next Generation of Leadership: Tips to Get Started Director Mike Pappas discusses transitioning your business to the next generation. He provides valuable tips and shares his experiences with his clients on this transition. He will address the following: /episode/index/show/betterbusinesswithbarnes/id/16604321

PART 2: Is this the time to buy or sell a business in the COVID-19 Era? 08/19/2020

PART 2: Is this the time to buy or sell a business in the COVID-19 Era? In this Part 2 series we will further discuss if this is the right time to sell your business. /episode/index/show/betterbusinesswithbarnes/id/15676112

Is this the time to buy or sell a business in the COVID-19 Era? 08/03/2020

Is this the time to buy or sell a business in the COVID-19 Era? Join this episode as we chat with Floyd Trouten, director of our transactional services and Steve Piatak, a director in our Business Valuation services group as they discuss a variety of topics related to buying or selling your business during the COVID-19 Era. They will discuss the following: /episode/index/show/betterbusinesswithbarnes/id/15461231

Exit Planning: Creating Value Before The Exit 07/14/2020

Exit Planning: Creating Value Before The Exit In this episode Director Mike Pappas discusses how important it is to have an Exit Plan before you are ready to actually exit your business. He will discuss the importance, the key players to have involved, and the difference between succession and exit planning. Tune in for this 15 minute episode. /episode/index/show/betterbusinesswithbarnes/id/15209294

Weddings in the COVID-19 Era 06/23/2020

Weddings in the COVID-19 Era We currently live in a new reality. One industry that has drastically been affected is the wedding industry. Bride and grooms were forced to alter their original plans or completely cancel/postpone. Our Director Floyd Trouten has two daughters currently planning a wedding. In this episode he discusses the Ohio rules, gives suggestions, and addresses his experiences. /episode/index/show/betterbusinesswithbarnes/id/14934362

Rebuilding Ohio: The COVID-19 Impact on Construction 06/04/2020

Rebuilding Ohio: The COVID-19 Impact on Construction This episode dives into the COVID-19 impact on the construction industry. Our construction industry expert, Michael Essenmacher discusses the impact, the future, new protocols, and provides some advice based on his expertise. /episode/index/show/betterbusinesswithbarnes/id/14696072

Episode 1: COVID-19: Beyond all the Noise, Key Tax Updates to Focus On 05/14/2020

Episode 1: COVID-19: Beyond all the Noise, Key Tax Updates to Focus On Join us while our two tax experts discuss the COVID-19 tax updates you need to focus on and the impact on your business as well as you as an individual. /episode/index/show/betterbusinesswithbarnes/id/14272112

Episode 3: Restart Ohio: Start Smart & Safe 05/14/2020

Episode 3: Restart Ohio: Start Smart & Safe In our third episode, we will focus on the reopening of Ohio and the affect COVID-19 has had on Ohio businesses. Jeff Neuman, president and director of Barnes Wendling CPAs and Janine Iacobelli, also a director at Barnes Wendling CPAs will moderate this session. We will feature Karen Melton, the VP of Finance and HR at Kaufman Container as she addresses their challenges, strategy, and future plan. /episode/index/show/betterbusinesswithbarnes/id/14421296

PPP Loan: I Have Received My Loan, Now What? 04/30/2020

PPP Loan: I Have Received My Loan, Now What? Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic and release of the federal release programs, we have been working with our clients and guiding them through their loan questions. We have compiled some frequently asked questions and will share them in this podcast episode. Join Michael Pappas, director of our audit and assurance department as he discusses these questions and provides his answers and insights. /episode/index/show/betterbusinesswithbarnes/id/14221343

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