Podcast

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Gamers, Geeks and Wrestlers with Tommy Wetjen

In this episode, guest-host Johnny Gwin talks with Tommy Wetjen about how he built Gamers N Geeks, the Gulf Coast’s largest gaming store specializing in card games, board games, dice games, miniatures, and video games. Tommy also shares how he has…Read More…

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Selling Childhood Memories with Scotty White

In this episode, guest host Johnny Gwin talks with Scotty White about how he takes another step in building his business empire of Geekdom with his new Scotty’s Toy Shopspecializing in action figures and other pop culture collectibles. Scotty is not…Read More…

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The 411 for 401(k) Plans with Crystal Sears

Business owners and employees leave money on the table year after year by not having the right retirement plan in place. In this episode, Karen talks with the Mobile, Alabama employer, employee, and personal retirement plan TPA specialist Crystal Sears…Read More…

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Learning A Trade and Giving Back with Trey Byrum

On this episode, Karen talks with Trey Byrum, owner of the Alabama Pipe Welders Academy and Scottsman Tools in Mobile, Alabama, about the importance of learning a trade, creating a product, having faith, and giving back to your community. Trey details how his welding…Read More…

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Close The Backdoor and Keep Your Customers with Bradley Flowers

The most valuable resource for any business is their customers, and while new customers are essential, acquiring new ones can cost as much as 7 times more than retaining a customer you already have. On this episode, guest host Johnny…Read More…

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Reckless Abandon and Wild Dreaming with Musician Eric Erdman

On this episode, guest host Johnny Gwin talks with singer/songwriter, music producer, session guitarist, and professional music businessman Eric Erdman about creating a career where he is the brand, product, factory, and the skilled labor. Eric demystifies the rock star mythos with…Read More…

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Getting Started with Crypto and Mooning with Scott Tindle

Everyone is talking about Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and alt-coins. What the heck is this mass hype, and are you missing out if you are already not in “crypto”? On this episode, guest host Johnny Gwin talks with Mobile’s serial entrepreneur, Scott Tindle, about…Read More…

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Grooming Your Customers with Bridgette Jerkins

In this episode, Karen talks with the bold and dynamic Bridgette Jerkins of Royal Barbers located in Mobile, Alabama. She explains her unique style of training and guiding her customers’ behaviors and expectations to benefit their experience and her bottom line. Bridgette…Read More…

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Cheers To Dr. Gia Wiggins

On this episode, Karen and show producer Johnny Gwin have picked out the strongest and most brilliant moments of the most listened to guest of Cheers To Business, Dr. Gia Wiggins of Morale Resources. Gia is not just just an HR expert she…Read More…

CFOCSI EP131 Cheers to the Side Hustle
Cheers To The Side Hustle

 On this special installment of The Best of Cheers To Business, Karen and show producer Johnny Gwin have gone thru two and half seasons to find some of the finest moments from one of their favorite things to talk…Read More…

CFOCSI EP130 Cheers to Sales
Cheers To Sales

On this very special first-ever best off episode, Karen and show producer Johnny Gwin have picked the best moments (so far) from the show talking about and giving insights on sales. Some of our brilliant guests share their knowledge on…Read More…

CFOCSI EP 129 Marketing is an investment not an expense
Marketing Is An Investment Not An Expense

On this episode, Karen talks all things marketing with Sarah Bumgarner, Marketing Director at Saad Healthcare Hospice. Sarah shares her marketing experience and insights from inside a company and from an outside agency perspective. She and Karen discuss the importance of CFOs,…Read More…

CFOCSI EP 128 What Johnny Gwin Learned on the Golf Course
What Johnny Gwin Learned On The Golf Course

On this episode. Karen talks with Cheers To Business podcast producer Johnny Gwin about his newfound interest in a Fixed vs. Growth Mindset. A Fixed Mindset sees an overall intelligence, talent, or skill to be a fixed entity – something that…Read More…

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Powerlift Your Business with Christopher Ray Coleman

On this episode, Karen talks with author and entrepreneur advocate Christoper Ray Coleman. Chris gives his insights on the how he doesn’t look at business and decisions as good or bad but in terms of healthy or unhealthy. Chris stresses the…Read More…

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Cam Marston Interviews Karen: The Takeover Show

On this special episode, the host of the radio show What’s Working with Cam Marston, Cam Marston, and he takes over the Cheers To Business microphones to have an in-depth interview and conversation with Karen Simmons. Karen shares about her childhood, somethings…Read More…

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What’s Generational Insights with Cam Marston

On this episode, Karen talks with Cam Marston, President of Generational Insights and host of the radio show and podcast What’s Working with Cam Marston. Cam Marston is the leading expert and speaker on the impact of generational change and its impact on the…Read More…

CFOCSI EP124 The Employee Retention Tax Credit Whisperer
The Employee Retention Tax Credit Whisperer

On this episode, Karen talks with Tricia Petteys, COO/Co-founder of Payroll Vault Franchising, about the Employee Retention Tax Credit and how it can help your small business financially impacted by COVID-19. Overshadowed by the PPP loan program, the lesser-known and used Employee Retention…Read More…

CFOCSI EP123 More with Brandon Maye
More With Brandon Maye

The last Cheers episode with Brandon Maye was so good that Karen asked him back to share more of his story from the football field to the business field. On this episode, Brandon talks more about his transition and lessons learned from…Read More…

CFOCSI EP 122 Gameplans & Building Legacy with Brandon Maye
Gameplans & Building Legacy with Brandon Maye

On this episode, we hear the ups and downs of Brandon Maye’s life journey from the football field to the field of business. A top high school recruit from a tough neighborhood, Brandon signed with Clemson University and eventually transferred…Read More…

CFO CSI EP 121 Bring Your Authentic Self with Sherrica Hunt
Bring Your Authentic Self with Sherrica Hunt

On this episode, Karen talks with Sherrica Hunt, the Director of Institutional Advancement at Bishop State Community College. Sherrica shares her career journey from Mobile, AL to literally around the world and back to Bishop State, where she says she has found…Read More…

CFOCSI Ep120 Rebuilding Serda Brewing with John Serda
Rebuilding Serda Brewing with John Serda

On this episode, Karen talks to John Serda, owner of Serda Brewing. John talks about coming to grip with having to admit that his beer brands were not working with his market and audience. With tap room sales falling, retail production stopped,…Read More…

CFO CSI EP 119 SAVING MARDI GRAS WITH MOBILE PORCH PARADE
Saving Mardi Gras with Mobile Porch Parade

When no one is going to let the good times roll with Mobile’s month-long and city-wide Mardi Gras celebration, it’s more than just a city missing a great party. Not having Mardi Gras, and especially all the parades, means millions…Read More…

CFOCSI EP118 Healthy Business Recipes For Surviving COVID
Healthy Business Recipes for Surviving COVID

Last November, Karen talked with FOY Superfoods owner Liz Garza about the origins of Mobile, Alabama’s first and only Juicery and Fresh Eats Restaurant, how she is managing her 2 locations during COVID, and how she and her husband kept the store…Read More…

CFO CSI EP117 The PPE PIVOT with DOCRX
The PPE PIVOT with DOCRX

Karen has been screaming from the rooftops, “calm down during this COVID crisis. look around,  and see if there is some opportunity for your business in this chaos!” On this episode, Karen talks with Ashley Smith, the Vice President of Wholesale…Read More…

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COVID Vaccines and Business Survival with Dr. Darren Waters

On this episode, Karen talks with Dr. Darren Waters, owner and Medical Director of Greater Mobile Urgent Care. Dr. Waters discusses the challenges and opportunities that presented themselves to his Urgent Care practices when the COVID virus and lockdowns disrupted his…Read More…

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FRCA and PPP Forgiveness with Dr. Gia Wiggins

On this episode, Karen and Dr. Gia Wiggins of Morale Resource, LLC, have a serious talk about what they know, as of today, about the FRCA (Family First Corona Response Act), PPP forgiveness, and creating an official company telecommuting policy for your employees and…Read More…