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Jody daSilva, Leaders Team, on Breaking Growth Barriers

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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 entire career.

Now with Leaders Team, Jody helps executives do the same inside their companies: fix what’s really broken. In her conversation with host North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray, she explains why so many mid-market firms stall out: not because of weak systems or bad hires, but because of the stories leaders tell themselves.

Jody and John dig into how those hidden beliefs shape culture, create silos, and kill growth. She shares what “ontological coaching” really means, why it’s not just pep-talk psychology, and how companies transform when leaders stop managing content and start changing who they are being.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is produced by John Ray and North Fulton Business Radio, LLC, an affiliate of Business RadioX®, and is recorded inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

  • Why leadership transformation starts with who you’re being rather than what you’re doing
  • How personal stories and limiting beliefs can cap organizational growth
  • The role of ontological coaching in reshaping leadership effectiveness
  • How to recognize when a company culture or structure is holding back performance
  • Simple ways to begin dismantling silos and building alignment across teams

Topics Discussed in This Episode

00:00 Introduction to North Fulton Business Radio
01:52 Meet Jody daSilva: Leadership Insights
02:57 Jody’s Eclectic Career Journey
05:56 The Importance of Being in Business
07:32 Ontological Training and Its Impact
11:32 Transforming Company Culture
16:07 Exploring Company Silos
18:26 Identifying Symptoms of Dysfunction
21:38 Addressing Women Leaders’ Challenges
25:39 Success Stories and Transformations
27:50 Contact Information and Closing Remarks

Jody daSilva, Leaders Team

Jody daSilva, Leaders Team
Jody daSilva, Leaders Team

Jody daSilva is a senior manager and leadership consultant with more than 30 years of experience leading and advising across Fortune 500 companies and start-ups. Her career is defined by a track record of improving profitability, productivity, and organizational performance. Drawing on that experience, she now helps companies identify the unseen barriers that stall growth and performance.

Jody combines sharp business acumen with deep ontological training in the study of being and human nature to offer a distinctive approach to leadership development. Through her work with Leaders Team, she helps executives and teams uncover limiting beliefs, shift culture, and create alignment that drives sustainable results. Her clients credit her with breakthroughs that include doubling revenue, strengthening leadership teams, improving customer satisfaction, and building more cohesive, purpose-driven organizations.

Website | LinkedIn

Renasant Bank supports North Fulton Business Radio

Renasant BankRenasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions, with over $17 billion in assets and more than 180 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices throughout the region. All of Renasant’s success stems from each banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way to better understand the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter) | YouTube

Beyond Computer Solutions supports North Fulton Business Radio

Whether you’re a law firm, medical practice, or manufacturer, there’s one headline you don’t want to make: “Local Business Pays Thousands in Ransom After Cyberattack.” That’s where Beyond Computer Solutions comes in. They help organizations like yours stay out of the news and in business with managed IT and cybersecurity services designed for industries where compliance and reputation matter most.

Whether they serve as your complete IT department or simply support your internal team, they are well-versed in HIPAA, secure document access, written security policies, and other essential aspects that ensure your safety and well-being. Best of all, it starts with a complimentary security assessment.

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

With over 900 episodes and having featured over 1,400 guests, North Fulton Business Radio is the longest-running podcast in the North Fulton area, covering business in our community like no one else. We are the undisputed “Voice of Business” in North Fulton!

The show invites a diverse range of business, non-profit, and community leaders to share their significant contributions to their markets, communities, and professions. There’s no discrimination based on company size, and there’s never any “pay to play.” North Fulton Business Radio supports and celebrates businesses by sharing positive stories that traditional media ignore. Some media lean left. Some media lean right. We lean business.

John Ray, host of  North Fulton Business Radio, and Owner, Ray Business Advisors
John Ray, host of North Fulton Business Radio and Owner, Ray Business Advisors

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. John and the team at North Fulton Business Radio, LLC, an affiliate of Business RadioX®, produce the show, and it is recorded inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

You can find the complete archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and many others.

John Ray, The Generosity MindsetJohn Ray also operates his own business advisory practice. John’s services include advising solopreneurs and small professional services firms on their value, their positioning and business development, and their pricing. His clients are professionals who are selling their expertise, such as consultants, coaches, attorneys, CPAs, accountants, bookkeepers, marketing professionals, and other professional services practitioners.

John is the author of the five-star rated book, The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices, praised by readers for its practical insights on raising confidence, value, and prices.

Shawn Yates on Smarter Processes and Team Building

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Shawn Yates on Smarter Processes and Team Building, on North Fulton Business Radio with host John Ray

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, develop leadership, and build stronger organizations. He explains why small businesses should not delay putting processes in place, how Lego Serious Play helps leaders and teams uncover hidden insights, and why AI will only magnify the processes you already have, good or bad. Shawn also discusses the eight wasteful activities that leaders should watch for, how to right-size process for the stage of a business, and why building blocks today save costly rescues tomorrow.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is produced by John Ray and North Fulton Business Radio, LLC, an affiliate of Business RadioX®, and is recorded inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

  • Small businesses often delay creating processes, but putting structure in place early saves costly fixes later.
  • The eight wasteful activities from Lean methodology give leaders a practical lens for spotting inefficiency.
  • AI magnifies whatever process you already have—good or bad—so optimization must come first.
  • Lego Serious Play, a facilitation method using LEGO bricks, helps leaders and teams surface hidden insights and improve collaboration.
  • Strong delivery requires balancing three pillars: process optimization, leadership development, and team building.

Topics Discussed in This Episode

00:00 Introduction and Welcome to North Fulton Business Radio
02:05 Guest Introduction: Shawn Yates
03:08 Shawn’s Background and Career Journey
07:38 The Importance of Process in Business
14:00 Lego Serious Play: A Unique Facilitation Technique
16:51 Leadership Development and Team Building with Legos
17:26 Discovering Insights Through Lego Models
18:35 Team Building Exercises and Dynamics
20:29 Addressing Team Conflicts with Legos
20:57 Understanding Lean Methodology and Waste
21:39 Digital and Physical Waste Examples
24:09 AI and Process Optimization
26:03 Symptoms of Poor Processes
28:10 Success Stories and Measuring Improvements
29:33 Contact Information and Final Thoughts

Shawn Yates, Predaxis Leadership Solutions

Shawn Yates, Predaxis Leadership Solutions, on North Fulton Business Radio with host John Ray
Shawn Yates, Predaxis Leadership Solutions

Shawn Yates gets things out the door. His mission is to empower teams and companies to deliver products and services faster and more predictably without sacrificing quality. He focuses on three pillars: process optimization, leadership development, and team building.

With more than 25 years at global companies such as Philips and Siemens, Shawn has built leaders and teams from the ground up and turned around underperforming groups. He draws on Lean, Agile, and Six Sigma to design solutions tailored to where a team is and where it needs to go. A certified co-active leadership coach and Lego Serious Play facilitator, Shawn brings a strong people focus and creative energy to his work, engaging leaders and teams at a human level to prototype problems and solutions together.

Born in Delaware and raised in Georgia, Shawn graduated from Duluth High School in 1990 and served six years in the U.S. Air Force. He went on to help launch Care Technologies, where he was VP of Engineering for a decade before the company was acquired by Philips. After 15 years there as an internal consultant, including 12 years living in Worcester, MA, Shawn returned to Georgia and today leads Predaxis Leadership Solutions.

Website | LinkedIn

Renasant Bank supports North Fulton Business Radio

Renasant BankRenasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions, with over $17 billion in assets and more than 180 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices throughout the region. All of Renasant’s success stems from each banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way to better understand the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter) | YouTube

Beyond Computer Solutions supports North Fulton Business Radio

If you’re a law firm, medical practice, or manufacturer, there’s one headline you don’t want to make: “Local Business Pays Thousands in Ransom After Cyberattack.” That’s where Beyond Computer Solutions comes in. They help organizations like yours stay out of the news and in business with managed IT and cybersecurity services designed for industries where compliance and reputation matter most.

Whether they serve as your complete IT department or simply support your internal team, they are well-versed in HIPAA, secure document access, written security policies, and other essential aspects that ensure your safety and well-being. Best of all, it starts with a complimentary security assessment.

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

With over 900 episodes and having featured over 1,300 guests, North Fulton Business Radio is the longest-running podcast in the North Fulton area, covering business in our community like no one else. We are the undisputed “Voice of Business” in North Fulton!

The show invites a diverse range of business, non-profit, and community leaders to share their significant contributions to their market, community, and profession. There’s no discrimination based on company size, and there’s never any “pay to play.” North Fulton Business Radio supports and celebrates businesses by sharing positive stories that traditional media ignore. Some media lean left. Some media lean right. We lean business.

John Ray, host of  North Fulton Business Radio, and Owner, Ray Business Advisors
John Ray, host of North Fulton Business Radio and Owner, Ray Business Advisors

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. John and the team at North Fulton Business Radio, LLC, an affiliate of Business RadioX®, produce the show, and it is recorded inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and many others.

John Ray, The Generosity MindsetJohn Ray also operates his own business advisory practice. John’s services include advising solopreneurs and small professional services firms on their value, their positioning and business development, and their pricing. His clients are professionals who are selling their expertise, such as consultants, coaches, attorneys, CPAs, accountants, bookkeepers, marketing professionals, and other professional services practitioners.

John is the author of the five-star rated book, The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices, praised by readers for its practical insights on raising confidence, value, and prices.

Christy Hulsey on GNFCC Leadership Programs

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Christy Hulsey, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, LIVE from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit on North Fulton Business Radio with host John Ray
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Christy Hulsey, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, LIVE from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit on North Fulton Business Radio with host John Ray

Christy Hulsey, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, LIVE from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 897)

Christy Hulsey, Community Programs Coordinator at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, joined host John Ray live from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit to share her journey from building a national floral brand out of Statesboro, Georgia, to her current role empowering leaders and small businesses through Chamber programs.

Christy described her responsibilities overseeing Leadership North Fulton, Emerging Leaders, NextGen Connects, the Mentor Match program, the North Fulton Friendship Initiative, and nonprofit engagement. She explained how these programs foster connections, deepen community involvement, and create lasting impact through intentional mentorship and collaboration.

She also reflected on lessons learned from her floral business, which grew from a small rural shop to international recognition, including White House invitations. Christy emphasized the roles of authenticity, transparency, and generosity in marketing, while reminding business owners that true generosity must be paired with valuing themselves and ensuring profitability.

This interview was originally broadcast live from the 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit held on August 12, 2025, at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia. John Ray Co. and North Fulton Business Radio were the Media Sponsors for this year’s Summit.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:12 Meet Christy Halsey: Community Programs Coordinator, GNFCC
02:31 Leadership Programs Overview
04:48 Mentorship and Connections
06:35 Christy’s Business Journey
07:56 Marketing and Generosity in Business
11:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Christy Hulsey, Community Programs Coordinator, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

Christy Hulsey is the Community Programs Coordinator at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Her responsibilities include overseeing Leadership North Fulton, Emerging Leaders, NextGen Connects, the Mentor Match program, the North Fulton Friendship Initiative, and nonprofit engagement.

The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, member-driven organization comprised of over 1,400 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions, and individuals. Their service area includes Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell, and Sandy Springs. GNFCC is the leading voice on economic development, business growth, and quality of life issues in North Fulton County.

As a five-star accredited chamber, GNFCC’s vision is to be the premier organization driving member and community success across the region, and they are dedicated to pursuing this vision based on the guiding principles of advocacy, inclusivity, and operational excellence.

GNFCC promotes the interests of their members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play, and stay. They provide one voice for all local businesses to influence decision-makers, recommend legislation, and protect the valuable resources that make North Fulton a popular place to live.

For more information on GNFCC and its North Fulton County service area, follow this link or call (770) 993-8806. For more information on other GNFCC events, follow this link.

Connect with Christy: LinkedIn

Connect with GNFCC: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

2025 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit

The 2025 GNFCC BOLD Women’s Leadership Summit was held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

The mission of BOLD—Businesswomen Organizing for Leadership and Development—is to connect businesswomen to build outstanding networks and spheres of influence, to collaborate with each other and with partner organizations to develop their businesses, and to celebrate and recognize the women of North Fulton.

Website

Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC)

The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, member-driven organization comprised of over 1,400 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions, and individuals. Their service area includes Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell, and Sandy Springs. GNFCC is the leading voice on economic development, business growth, and quality of life issues in North Fulton County.

As a five-star accredited chamber, GNFCC’s vision is to be the premier organization driving member and community success across the region, and they are dedicated to pursuing this vision based on the guiding principles of advocacy, inclusivity, and operational excellence.

GNFCC promotes the interests of their members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play, and stay. They provide one voice for all local businesses to influence decision-makers, recommend legislation, and protect the valuable resources that make North Fulton a popular place to live.

For more information on GNFCC and its North Fulton County service area, follow this link or call (770) 993-8806. For more information on other GNFCC events, follow this link.

Connect with GNFCC:  Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

With over 890 episodes and having featured over 1,300 guests, North Fulton Business Radio is the longest-running podcast in the North Fulton area, covering business in our community like no one else. We are the undisputed “Voice of Business” in North Fulton!

The show invites a diverse range of business, non-profit, and community leaders to share their significant contributions to their market, community, and profession. There’s no discrimination based on company size, and there’s never any “pay to play.” North Fulton Business Radio supports and celebrates businesses by sharing positive stories that traditional media ignore. Some media lean left. Some media lean right. We lean business.

John Ray, host of  North Fulton Business Radio, and Owner, Ray Business Advisors
John Ray, host of North Fulton Business Radio and Owner, Ray Business Advisors

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. John and the team at North Fulton Business Radio, LLC, an affiliate of Business RadioX®, produce the show, and it is recorded inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and many others.

John Ray, The Generosity MindsetJohn Ray also operates his own business advisory practice. John’s services include advising solopreneurs and small professional services firms on their value, their positioning and business development, and their pricing. His clients are professionals who are selling their expertise, such as consultants, coaches, attorneys, CPAs, accountants, bookkeepers, marketing professionals, and other professional services practitioners.

John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.

Renasant Bank supports North Fulton Business Radio

Renasant BankRenasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions, with over $17 billion in assets and more than 180 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices throughout the region. All of Renasant’s success stems from each banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way to better understand the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter) | YouTube

Beyond Computer Solutions supports North Fulton Business Radio

If you’re a law firm, medical practice, or manufacturer, there’s one headline you would rather not make: “Local Business Pays Thousands in Ransom After Cyberattack.” That’s where Beyond Computer Solutions comes in. They help organizations like yours stay out of the news and in business with managed IT and cybersecurity services designed for industries where compliance and reputation matter most.

Whether they serve as your complete IT department or simply support your internal team, these professionals are well-versed in HIPAA, secure document access, written security policies, and other essential aspects that ensure your safety and well-being. Best of all, it starts with a complimentary security assessment.

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube

How Your Favorite Movies Reveal Your Leadership Style, with Bryan Coley, REEL Experiences

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How Your Favorite Movies Reveal Your Leadership Style, with Bryan Coley, REEL Experiences, on North Fulton Business Radio with host John Ray

How Your Favorite Movies Reveal Your Leadership Style, with Bryan Coley, REEL Experiences (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 877)

What if your favorite films could unlock insights about your leadership, communication style, and team dynamics? Bryan Coley, founder of Reel Experiences, joins North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray to explore how the movies we love are mirrors of our personal stories and powerful tools for team connections. With a background in film and a heart for helping people feel seen, Bryan explains how he’s worked with organizations like Chick-fil-A, Coca-Cola, and Mercedes-Benz to build trust, emotional intelligence, and collaboration through curated movie experiences. He also shares how this innovative method has transformed everything from corporate cultures to personal relationships.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is produced by John Ray and North Fulton Business Radio, LLC, an affiliate of Business RadioX®, and is recorded inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Key Takeaways from this Episode

Movies as Personal Fingerprints – Your favorite films reveal your unique “story thumbprint” and core desires. No two people have identical top 10 movie lists among 6,000+ participants.

Accelerated Team Formation – Traditional team-building can take 6 months; movie-based approach achieves results in one session. Teams develop trust, vulnerability, and collaboration faster through shared movie experiences.

The Science Behind Movie Connection – Movies trigger empathy and human emotions in ways that prepare us for an AI-dominated future. Neuroscience supports the connection between storytelling, personal revelation, and team bonding.

Corporate Applications – Successfully implemented at major companies: Chick-fil-A (150+ sessions), Coca-Cola, Home Depot, Mercedes-Benz. These applications have proven to be particularly effective during organizational change, new leadership transitions, and post-layoff recovery periods. Helps executive teams articulate company brand stories and cultural values

Beyond Entertainment Value – Combines fun with deep insight, avoiding the typical choice between engagement and learning. Addresses symptoms like low engagement, team disconnection, and difficulty with change management. Works for both movie enthusiasts and non-movie people through guided app-based selection process.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction and Welcome to North Fulton Business Radio
02:09 Introducing Bryan Coley and REEL Experiences
03:27 Bryan’s Journey: From NYU to REEL Experiences
09:09 The Power of Movies in Team Building
13:22 Movies as a Tool for Self-Discovery and Team Dynamics
18:43 The Future of Movies in a Digital Age
21:29 The Magic of Communal Movie Experiences
22:32 The Birth of REEL Experiences
24:48 How REEL Experiences Works
29:04 The Fun and Insight of Team Building
33:13 Success Stories and Impact
36:40 Expanding Beyond Corporate Teams
38:34 Closing Remarks and Gratitude

Bryan Coley, Founder and CEO, REEL Experiences

Bryan Coley, REEL Experiences
Bryan Coley, REEL Experiences

A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Bryan Coley began his career at Turner Broadcasting, where he developed and launched the first media management system for the entertainment networks.

After 12 years at Turner, he quit and started Art Within, a non-profit arts and entertainment company, where he served as the producer and artistic director of Art Within’s resident theater company, the creative team and script development process, writer/producer showcases and symposiums, and Art Within Labs, a screenwriting fellowship. Bryan has also written and directed both plays as well as a feature film, Crackerjack, which was narrated and executive produced by Jeff Foxworthy.

The creation of REEL Experiences was a fortunate result of Bryan’s 30 years of experience in storytelling. Now, Bryan is sometimes referred to as the Movie Whisperer because of his unique ability to guide Reel participants in discovering their story through their top 10 movies. To date, REEL Experiences has served leaders and teams with over 500 experiences, with such organizations as Coca-Cola, Home Depot, Mercedes-Benz, the YMCA, CDC, PepsiCo/Frito-Lay, CarMax, Georgia-Pacific, and over 145 experiences for the Chick-fil-A support center.

Bryan lives in Marietta, GA, with his wife of 30 years and has two wonderful works of art as children, Houston and Haviland.

Website | LinkedIn

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

With over 870 shows and having featured over 1,300 guests, North Fulton Business Radio is the longest-running podcast in the North Fulton area, covering business in our community like no one else. We are the undisputed “Voice of Business” in North Fulton!

The show invites a diverse range of business, non-profit, and community leaders to share their significant contributions to their market, community, and profession. There’s no discrimination based on company size, and there’s never any “pay to play.” North Fulton Business Radio supports and celebrates businesses by sharing positive stories that traditional media ignore. Some media lean left. Some media lean right. We lean business.

John Ray, host of  North Fulton Business Radio, and Owner, Ray Business Advisors
John Ray, host of  North Fulton Business Radio, and Owner, Ray Business Advisors

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. John and the team at North Fulton Business Radio, LLC, an affiliate of Business RadioX®, produce the show, and it is recorded inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and many others.

John Ray, The Generosity MindsetJohn Ray also operates his own business advisory practice. John’s services include advising solopreneurs and small professional services firms on their value, their positioning and business development, and their pricing. His clients are professionals who are selling their expertise, such as consultants, coaches, attorneys, CPAs, accountants, bookkeepers, marketing professionals, and other professional services practitioners.

John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.

Cultivating Future Leaders, with Randy Hain, Author of Practical Virtue

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Cultivating Future Leaders, with Randy Hain, Author of Practical Virtue, on North Fulton Business Radio with host John Ray

Cultivating Future Leaders, with Randy Hain, Author of Practical Virtue (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 861)

In this engaging episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes back executive coach and prolific author Randy Hain to discuss his newest book, Practical Virtue: An Actionable Guide to Help You Become a Leader Worth Following. Aimed at Gen Z and early-career professionals, the book serves as a resource for building essential leadership skills and virtues. Randy emphasizes the importance of mentorship, encouraging senior professionals to invest in the younger generation by sharing their own experiences and wisdom. The conversation covers key virtues like accountability, generosity, hard work, candor, and humility, offering practical tips and stories. Randy also introduces the “One Plus Three” project, urging mentors to guide three young professionals through the book. The episode calls for a collective effort to prepare future leaders by modeling and teaching virtuous leadership.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is produced by John Ray and North Fulton Business Radio, LLC, an affiliate of Business RadioX®, and recorded inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Randy Hain, Author of Practical Virtue: An Actionable Guide to Help You Become a Leader Worth Following

Randy Hain is the founder and president of Serviam Partners and the co-founder of the Leadership Foundry.

Practical Virtue: An Actionable Guide to Help You Become a Leader Worth FollowingWith a successful 30+ year career in senior leadership roles, corporate talent and executive search, Randy is a sought-after executive coach for senior leaders at some of the best-known companies in the U.S. and globally who are seeking candid and expert guidance on how to overcome obstacles to their success or develop new leadership skills.

Randy is a husband, father, and active community leader and serves on the boards of the causes he cares about most. Randy has earned a reputation as a creative business partner and generous thought leader through his books, articles and speaking engagements.

Randy is the award-winning author of 12 books, including the newly released Becoming a More Thoughtful Leader, and a past guest of North Fulton Business Radio.

Website | LinkedIn

Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction and Welcome to North Fulton Business Radio
00:29 Introducing Randy Hain and His New Book, Practical Virtue
02:16 The Importance of Mentoring Gen Z
07:31 Book Structure and Virtues
09:56 Deep Dive into Key Virtues
17:58 The Power of Encouragement
18:27 Understanding Candor
21:38 The Importance of Humility
23:23 Destigmatizing Mentorship
24:42 The “One Plus Three” Project
27:38 Call to Action for Mentors
32:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

With over 850 shows and having featured over 1,300 guests, North Fulton Business Radio is the longest-running podcast in the North Fulton area, covering business in our community like no one else. We are the undisputed “Voice of Business” in North Fulton!

The show invites a diverse range of business, non-profit, and community leaders to share their significant contributions to their market, community, and profession. There’s no discrimination based on company size, and there’s never any “pay to play.” North Fulton Business Radio supports and celebrates business by sharing positive business stories that traditional media ignore. Some media lean left. Some media lean right. We lean business.

John Ray, host of  North Fulton Business Radio, and Owner, Ray Business Advisors
John Ray, host of  North Fulton Business Radio, and Owner, Ray Business Advisors

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is produced by John Ray and North Fulton Business Radio, LLC, an affiliate of Business RadioX®, and recorded inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and many others.

John Ray, The Generosity MindsetJohn Ray also operates his own business advisory practice. John’s services include advising solopreneurs and small professional services firms on their value, their positioning and business development, and their pricing. His clients are professionals who are selling their expertise, such as consultants, coaches, attorneys, CPAs, accountants and bookkeepers, marketing professionals, and other professional services practitioners.

John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.

Tim Evans – Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce

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Tim Evans Greater Hall County Chamber of Commerce

 

Ever wonder why global companies consistently choose Hall County for their corporate headquarters over other communities? Why Hall County consistently outperforms projections and expectations during economic downturns?

Our secret sauce? The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce…

The Greater Hall Chamber isn’t just another business organization – it’s a powerhouse of leadership development and economic innovation that’s reshaping North Georgia’s future.

Discover why we’re known as the “talent breeding ground” for leadership across Georgia, with our unique approach to developing young professionals through hands-on experience and mentorship.

A carefully balanced economy spanning healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and education that keeps our community thriving even when others struggle. Plus, our selective approach to economic development means we attract companies that create genuine career advancement opportunities.

Listen as new President & CEO Tim Evans discusses:

🚀  How our “Alumni Association” of young leaders is transforming Georgia’s business landscape

🚀  Why global companies choose Hall County for their corporate headquarters

🚀  The innovative internship program that’s launching careers across the state

🚀  How our balanced approach to economic development creates resilience

🚀  Why we’re the community that can say “no” to the wrong opportunities

When you become a member of the Greater Hall Chamber, you don’t just join a chamber – you become part of a movement that’s shaping Georgia’s future leaders!

 

Connect with the Greater Hall Chamber:

Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce website: https://ghcc.com

 

Connect with Phil Bonelli:

https://www.facebook.com/Hopewell-Farms-GA-105614501707618/

https://www.instagram.com/hopewellfarmsga/

https://www.hopewellfarmsga.com/

 

Connect with Beau Henderson:

https://RichLifeAdvisors.com

https://www.facebook.com/RichLifeAdvisors

https://www.facebook.com/NorthGARadioX

 

Highlights of the Show:

00:02:03 – Tim Evans’ Background and Leadership Role
Tim Evans, the new President and CEO of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, discusses his experience in economic development and his transition to leading the Chamber. He highlights the interconnectedness of the Chamber with various aspects of the community.

00:05:42 – Lessons from Kit Dunlap
Tim shares insights from his work with Kit Dunlap, the former leader of the Chamber. He emphasizes the practical approach to getting things done and the importance of empowering and supporting the talented staff.

00:09:31 – Talent Development and Engagement
Tim discusses the Chamber’s role in talent development and the impact of empowering and supporting the team. He emphasizes the importance of engagement, events, and membership in the Chamber’s activities.

00:11:45 – Future Plans for the Chamber
Tim outlines his leadership approach, focusing on economic development, engagement, and support for the Chamber’s talented staff. He encourages membership and engagement for businesses in the surrounding counties.

00:15:53 – The Power of Giving and Serving
Tim emphasizes the importance of giving and serving in both life and business. He highlights the value of building relationships and good things happening as a result.

00:16:33 – Economic Development and Selectivity
Tim discusses the focus on economic development and the importance of being selective in bringing the right kind of jobs to the community. He emphasizes the need for a balanced and diverse local economy.

00:19:18 – Lifelong Learning and Career Advancement
Tim and Phil emphasize the importance of lifelong learning and gaining experience to make informed career choices. They encourage individuals, especially young people, to explore internships and work-based learning opportunities.

00:25:12 – Leadership Transition and Communication
Tim shares valuable insights from his own transition into a leadership role, emphasizing the importance of listening to staff, removing barriers, and being open to learning from the team. Effective communication and active listening are essential in leadership roles.

00:28:05 – Sales and Closing Deals in Economic Development
Tim highlights the significance of building long-term relationships and being transparent with clients in economic development. He emphasizes the value of follow-up, research, and honesty in closing deals.

00:31:43 – Lifelong Learning and Professional Development
Tim discusses the value of lifelong learning and professional development for personal and professional growth. He emphasizes the importance of staying sharp and learning new skills to avoid becoming stale.

00:32:55 – Personal Growth and Development
Tim shares his personal commitment to learning new things, such as becoming a licensed mountain bike coach to support his son’s interest in mountain biking. He highlights the enriching experience and the importance of challenging oneself.

00:34:08 – The Importance of Challenging Yourself
Tim draws parallels between the need for challenge in human life and the impact of cattle herd on grasslands. He emphasizes the necessity of challenging oneself to avoid becoming stagnant and the benefits of exercise for mental well-being.

00:35:46 – Mental Health and Exercise
Tim discusses the mental benefits of exercise and the positive impact it has on his son’s attitude and focus. He emphasizes the importance of incorporating exercise into daily routine for improved mental well-being.

00:37:36 – Discipline and Structure
Tim shares his preference for planning, discipline, and structure in both personal and professional life. He highlights the sense of freedom and satisfaction that comes from having a structured approach and getting things done consistently.

 

Empowering Youth Through Service, with Jennifer Guynn, Pebble Tossers

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Empowering Youth Through Service, with Jennifer Guynn, Pebble Tossers (Good2Give Podcast, Episode 12)

In this episode of the Good2Give Podcast, hosts Maria Walden and DePriest Waddy from the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia interview Jennifer Guynn, the founder and executive director of Pebble Tossers. Jen shares the origins and mission of Pebble Tossers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth through community service and leadership development. The discussion covers the impact of involving children in service projects, the organization’s structure, and the diverse range of cause areas they focus on, including the environment, homelessness, and social justice. They also explore potential partnerships, fundraising strategies, and upcoming events. The episode emphasizes the importance of instilling a sense of responsibility and civic engagement from a young age, as well as how community involvement can shape future leaders.

The Good2Give Podcast is presented by the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia. The show is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX®. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link.

Jennifer Guynn, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Pebble Tossers

As Co-founder and Executive Director of Pebble Tossers, Jen lives a life of service. She serves as a State Commissioner for Georgia Serves, the State Commission for Service and Volunteerism, and is Chair of the Service and Development Committee.

She is a 21/64 Certified Philanthropic Advisor, a mentor at Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, and has been named a Titan CEO as one of the 2023 Georgia Titan 100 award winners.

She is an Atlanta native, serves on various boards and committees throughout Atlanta, and is married with three adult kids and three rescue dogs (and two rescue granddogs).

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Pebble Tossers

Pebble Tossers is an organization dedicated to empowering youth through volunteerism and community service, creating meaningful pathways for young individuals to engage in impactful projects. The organization focuses on various key areas, including citizenship and social justice, where it educates youth about their role in driving change. It also addresses the needs of vulnerable communities, supports those experiencing homelessness, and promotes environmental stewardship by encouraging sustainable practices among families. Additionally, Pebble Tossers emphasizes the importance of arts and culture, global awareness, education and literacy, as well as support for the elderly and animal welfare.

Through its initiatives, Pebble Tossers provides resources for service-learning, including workshops and toolkits, while encouraging family involvement through membership options. By participating in these programs, youth not only contribute to their communities but also develop valuable leadership skills that shape them into future leaders. The organization fosters a sense of responsibility and compassion in young individuals, empowering them to make a positive difference in the world around them.

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Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction to the Good2Give Podcast
00:21 Meet Jen Guynn, Pebble Tossers
01:02 The Mission of Pebble Tossers
03:03 The Importance of Youth Service
04:59 Diverse Cause Areas and Projects
06:57 Engaging Families in Service
12:24 Operational Insights and Partnerships
22:54 Upcoming Events and Fundraising
29:51 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

The Good2Give Podcast celebrates the work of donors, nonprofits, and the causes they care about. DePriest Waddy and Maria Walden-Sullivan are the show’s hosts, and the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia is the presenting sponsor.

The Good2Give Podcast is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. You can also find the show on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many others.

At the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia, everything they do centers around one purpose: improving the world through the power of philanthropy.

On a fundamental level, they do that through managing funds held in trust, donated by individuals, organizations, and businesses. Most funds are donor-advised funds, similar to savings accounts. These funds are pooled for investment purposes, and their income is used to make grants for a wide variety of charitable purposes.

But the Foundation’s goals extend far beyond managing funds. They desire to strengthen the communities they serve in Gwinnett, Northeast Georgia, and beyond by providing leadership, addressing community needs, and assisting individuals and organizations with their charitable giving.

Connect with CFNEG:
Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

Leadership in the Hospitality Industry E51

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Leadership in the Hospitality Industry E51

In this episode of Arizona Good Business, host Thomas Barr sits down with Christin Marvin, the founder of Solutions by Christin, to discuss her inspiring journey from the restaurant industry to entrepreneurship. Christin shares her story, starting as a line cook at 15 years old and rising to managing partner in independent restaurants. After experiencing burnout, she and her husband moved to Tucson, where they redefined their lives, leading Christin to establish her own company focused on leadership development in the hospitality industry.

Thomas and Christin discuss the critical role of self-investment and her passion for supporting restaurant leaders, while also introducing her book that aims to help others avoid burnout and succeed as leaders.

Dive deeper into Christin’s journey and insights—listen to the full episode now!

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Solutions by Christin partners with independent restaurant owners and operators to address their most pressing leadership and business challenges, enabling them to focus their time and energy where it matters most.

Christin-MarvinChristin Marvin is a distinguished restaurant coach, author, speaker and host of the restaurant leadership podcast, No Hesitations. With over twenty years of experience, Christin has established herself as a preeminent authority in the field, having spent time in both fine dining and high-volume growth concepts.

As the founder of Solutions by Christin, she partners with independent restaurant owners to address their most pressing leadership and business challenges, enabling them to focus their time and energy where it matters most. Christin excels in personalized one-on-one coaching and facilitating impactful leadership workshops.

When you embark on a coaching journey with Christin, it’s not merely about coaching; it becomes a transformative adventure, breaking down barriers and propelling you to levels of success you may have never imagined possible.

Connect with Christin on LinkedIn and follow Solutions by Christin on Facebook and Instagram.

About Arizona Good Business

What is good business? What are local businesses doing to build a better Arizona?

Join Arizona Good Business to hear from local companies who are:

  • Centering purpose at the forefront of business
  • Creating social well-being for the community
  • Prioritizing sustainability and positive environmental practices
  • Growing strong company cultures through building authentic teams
  • Ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion are involved in all business decisions

Arizona Good Business features local business leaders that are redefining what it means to do good business.

About Your Host

Thomas-BarrThomas Barr is the Vice President of Business Development for  Local First Arizona, the largest coalition of local businesses in North America. He advocates for a strong local business community that contributes to building vibrancy, equity, and prosperity across the state.

A proud Arizona native and graduate of Arizona State University, Thomas leads the strategic partnerships and business development at Local First through advancing the organization’s statewide business coalition and technical assistance resources deployed to entrepreneurs.

As the Vice President of Business Development, Thomas guides the direction and execution of Local First’s key initiatives and partnerships, as well as the collaboration of 60+ staff implementing work in entrepreneurship programs and access to capital, rural and tribal community development, and local food economic development. He speaks to groups both locally and nationally, presenting the impact of Local First through demonstrating the organization’s effectiveness in building economic opportunity for more than 20 years.

Outside of Local First Arizona, Thomas has contributed his time throughout his career to many causes and organizations including the American Independent Business Alliance, Arizona Commission on the Arts, Equality Arizona, Heritage Square Foundation, Phoenix Legal Action Network, and Young Nonprofit Professionals. He currently serves on the small business advisory council for Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, as a member of the multicultural advisory board for ONE Community, and as a member of the board for Tempe Tourism.

Thomas is a 2018 Phoenix Magazine and 2020 Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree, alumni of Arizona Leading for Change, and alumni of Valley Leadership Institute’s 40th cohort.

Connect with Thomas on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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The X Factor in Leadership, with Bill McDermott, Host of ProfitSense

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The X Factor in Leadership, with Bill McDermott, The Profitability Coach

The X Factor in Leadership, with Bill McDermott, Host of ProfitSense

In this commentary from a recent episode of ProfitSense, Bill shares the story of a CEO he considers to have the X factor in leadership.

Bill’s commentary was taken from this episode of ProfitSense.

ProfitSense with Bill McDermott is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton Studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

Transcript

Bill McDermott: I want to talk a minute about the X factor in leadership. In Jim Collins’s book, Good to Great, he calls the X factor of great leadership a paradoxical blend of extreme personal humility and professional will.

I had lunch recently with someone I would consider as having the X factor of leadership. He took on a CEO position about six years ago. He had inherited an old school management philosophy with little resources invested in the professional development, business development, and collaboration of his team members.

He’s somewhat quiet and reserved, but very ambitious in his time as CEO. Thus far, he’s contributed significantly to the business and professional development of his coworkers. He’s changed the culture to one of collaboration, not only with coworkers, but clients as well. His energy is focused hourly. To create an organization of thriving coworkers determined to make their organization the best it can be and invest their time volunteering in the communities they serve.

Here are some key characteristics of top leaders, according to Collins:

  • Personal humility. These leaders are modest and unassuming and don’t seek out the limelight or public recognition. They’re focused on building and sustaining a great organization.
  • Professional will. These leaders have a fierce determination to succeed. They’re willing to do whatever it takes to make their companies great. Even if it means making tough decisions or sacrificing their own personal interests.
  • Ambition for the cause. These leaders are motivated by a larger purpose than their own personal success. They’re passionate about their work and want to make a difference in the world. With these leaders, their ambition is first for the cause for the organization and its purpose, not themselves. Their energy is channeled outward, not inward.

If you want to be a great leader, these are some good places to start.

About ProfitSense and Your Host, Bill McDermott

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